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30 J u s t s u t ; September 20.2002 out wwwgeocitites.com/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (11 /02) » The Gey Women's Goff Group welcomes all levels of players. (503-380-1020 pgwggQyahoocom .HI1/02) Rainbow Rascal« is open to ail gay and lesbian par ents of similar age children (toddler to 7 years) in the Salem area to get together for fun and support (Kim Olsen 503-581-5102 www rambowrascals o rg ) (11/02) Mentors and Protege* (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231 Foster. OR 97345 )1 11/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy in Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United Methodist Church. 600 State S t . Salem Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 292 9668 or 503 897 2524 7(11/02) The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kelravQrdrop com 7 Willamette Valley: Recovery ( 11 / 02 ) Eugene SAA is a 12 step fellowship for those who are suf- fenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Sexual orientation is not an issue (541-3425582 www eugenesaa com.7(11/02) SOCIAL Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time. Call or e-mail for a copy of the newsletter and inform ation about upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-2002 IgcoregonQaol com.) (11/02) I Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes fo r different dance styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday of each month. Also a monthly dance social. (503-236-5129. outdancmgQyahoo.com) (11/02) Metro: Arts & Music Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy in Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Mondays First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave . Eugene 541 302 4422.) (11/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa tion, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242 2746 7(11 /02) support members and volunteers Seeking an individual to fill the role of Music Libranan. (503-226 2588 www, pdxgmc. org. 7(11/02) The Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling Association is in its 25th season! Meets Sundays at Hollywood Lanes Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3 30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438. bowlpdx&aol.com. www pdxbowt.com.) (11/02) The Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudition commu nity choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers (503-241 8994 www ptchar org.) ( 11/02) Real Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Fnday (Cart 503 284 2971 7(11 /02) W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcome gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests. (503-819-4626 www portlandfrontnjnners.org) (1 1/02) Potter's House Ministries offers dancing every third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd Ave. 503-775 5024.7(11/02) Metro: General HEALTH I Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women (An 503 232 7805 7(11 /02) Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit voice and community for Oregon Asian and Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men A ctivities include potlucks, recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and workshops Safe environ ment to meet and connect with other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 826. Portland. OR 97207. 503299-0120 aplg_pdxQyahoo. com 7(11/02) inclusive social, support and education network. Activities include dances, potlucks, field tnps and a polyamory interest group. M eetings are every first Monday (7 3 0 pm 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503 285 4848 7 01 /02) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of private and professional, m Washington, Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland area (503 228 6675 casffyersQyahoo com www geocities.com/casffyersX11/02) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers services for vie tims/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault 24- hour cnsis hotline with interpretation services for non- English speakers Advocacy for those filing restraining orders m Multnomah County Support groups for victims/survivors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual atxise AH service are free and confidential (503-235-5333 or 888-2355333 ) (11/02) Bradley-Angle House provides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An 503-232-7805 ) (\ 1/02) Metro: Mental Health Helios Counseling offers HIV+ counseling, medica tion management and addiction treatm ent to the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities. An Oregon Health Plan and Ryan W hite Program provider (525 NE Oregon St.. »220. Portland. OR 97232 503-674-7777X11/02) Gay but not happy? Depression7 Relationship prob lems7 Jom our support group for gay men led by expen enced gay therapist William Douglas. M A. Peaceful, rus tic setting (503 2921069 hamdougQaol com 7(11 /02) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on Wednesday evenings ( 17 SW Second Ave 503-294 7440o r 503-294 7401. ext 2 0 /7 .7 (1 1 /0 2 ) Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at noon daily and 1 pm Sundays for gays and lesbians but is open to everyone (Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway7 ( 11 / 02 ) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointm ent Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, fust -served walk m basis Also offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatm ent, vaccinations and com m unity education fo r gay and bi men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503-248 3700 ) ( 11 / 02 ) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter for women, men and children who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking available Plays host to a lesbian and bi women s sup port group (Cnsis 900-281 2800 Business 541-4858232X 11/02) square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 www rosetownramblers. com. 7(11/02) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and b aviators, both COQSliRE is a social group for people who were bom or raised female but who don't identify as totally female (FTM. butch, boy. etc.) This includes people bom female or mtersexed and who are unsure of their gender or who are considenng changing identity, guys who are explonng possibilities for inner/outer gender, those who are not transitioning but identify always or sometimes as guys, as well as guys who are transition ing or have transitioned. We welcome significant others and members of all sexual orientations M onthly social (503-471-1515.) (11/02) 50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503-642 3360 or 503-286 3 5 7 5 )0 1 /0 2 ) Friends is a weekly support and discussion group for African American gay and bi men (5-7 pm Wednesdays Brian 503 2878651 7(11/02) Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday of each month E mail newslet ter is free on request. (503-760-0816 8atapsQaol.com.) (1 1 /0 2 ) Gay Men's Drawing Group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month; models and guys who like to draw are welcome to call fo r more information. (Phillip 503 287 7447.7(11/02) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fundraising orga nization m the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (wwwpcxsonwaters.com or w w w ro s e c o u rto rg J d 1/02) Jewish Gay Men's Group— call for meeting time Metro: Recovery Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly Wheelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (Office 503-722-2366 Cnsis Line 503 654 2288 7(11/02) Volunteers of Amenca located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-in services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence (Samantha 503 7 7 1 55 0 3 X 1 1/02) Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and tx community and fnends in the Portland m etropolitan area, offers an open divi sion and a women's division and are affiliated with the North Amencan Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance (503-450-9999. wwwportlandgaysoftballcom .HI1/02) and place (503-246 5939 efraimleviQaol com 7(11/02) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first and third Fnday of each month at Gail's D irty Duck (9 pm midnight. 439 N W Third Ave 503-224 8446 pdxsaltydgQaol com. 7 (11 /0 2 ) Leatherwomen's Supper Club is a social group for women who share an interest in D /S . age-play, clothing fetishes or B /D /S /M Potlucks and discussions are held on third Sa'urdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR 97293 7(11/02) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun loving group of women who en|Oy explonng all aspects of the environment A ctivities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing, an occasional "lecture" and a monthly pfen ning potluck No experience necessary (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting 503-617-1989 katcQwsi-or com 7(11 /02) You've raced for the cure, now visit Up Close in Pink, an art project exploring expressions of people affected by breast cancer, through Sept. 27 at Portland State University's White Gallery (including dads) Have fun and make connections and fnendships with other great fam ilies1 (Flora 503-284-0216 or Jaquehne 503-282-0565 ) ( 1 1 /0 2 ) Mount Hood Quoor networks professionally and socially (503 701 8302 ) 0 1 /0 2 ) Northwest Candor Alliance is a social and support organization for cross dressers and transsexuals. Monthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802 www teleport com/-nwga.)(11/02) ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club for gay men who enjoy being nude Monthly potlucks and events. Guests are minted to attend two events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152 organ infoQorgan pdx org www organ-pdx org) (11 /02) Over 45 Gay Men's Support Group is a social group to discuss common life issues and make new fnends We are looking for new members for our b i weekly meetings in inner Southeast Portland. (Gregory. 503 232 8392 7(11/02) A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for fnendly games (6 pm Sunday 120 N W Third Ave George 503 760-1248 ) (11/02) Portland Bisexual Alliance sponsors social and political events for bi and bi fnendly people and organ izes the Portland Bi Day rally (503 775-9717. pbaQbiportland org www biport land org.) ( I I /027 Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus sion group for bi and questioning women Women of any age, race, ability or cultural ongm are encouraged to attend Social every fourth weekend. (503-283-6433 portlandbiwomenQaol com 7(11 /02) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostenng a positive community for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali ties in general and S /M /leather/fetisb in particular (503-727-3148 www pdxleatheralhance org 7(11/02) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. (360 896-6665 furryQaracnet com.) (11/02) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-286-4613 or 36 0 2541718 pdxpnmetimersQyahoo com www geocities com/pdxpnmetimers 7(11/02) Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self- Portland State University Queers and Allies identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month (503231 3992 lukilistQexcitecom. www spiretech com/-awntie/lulu htm. 7(11 /02) offers educational and social programming and support and referral services for people of all orientations Tackles issues pertinent to the queer community on campus and beyond Non PSU students also welcome to attend activities and meetings (441A Smith Memonal Center. 1825 SW Broadway Portland. OR 97201 503-725 5681 queersandalkesQmalpdx edu www queersandalhes pdx e d u ) (11 /02) Men's Film Talk meets regularly to discuss films. (filmtalkQaracnet com 7(11 / 02 ) Mom2Mom is an alcohol free social group for families Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pan- sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual M onthly meetings, w ork shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869 rcdicQteleport.com. www rcdc.org.) (11 /0 2 ) Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, gays, bisexuals and friends, meets fo r socials and dis cussions of topics of mutual interest. M eets second and fourth Mondays. (7 3 0 pm May-September. 7 pm October-Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St.. McMinnville Don 503-434 6266.7(11/02) Young Men's Coffee Talk is every Wednesday at 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave.7 ( 11 / 02 ) Washington County Men Talk is an opportunity for gay men living in W ashington County to get together in informal settings on a monthly basis for social interac tion (6 3 0 -8 3 0 pm second Fnday. Art 503 642-2479 or arwilQhevanet. com 7 (11/02) Westside Lesbians at Play enjoy happenings on the west side of town: potlucks. kayaking, talking, lots o f laughter and more. Anybody play backgammon7 (Louise 503-643 3 2 0 9 X 1 1/02) Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for all women who like to ride We meet monthly at Silver Dollar Pizza in Beaverton, sponsor nding clinics and take day trips (5 pm second Sunday. 6940 SW Hall Blvd ienorwhQaol.com.7 (11 /02) Swim Team for the gay and lesbian community offers coached workouts for all skill levels. Come swim with the Pups and improve your health and techniques. Practices are at the Grant High School pool (Megan at gbay214Qyahoo.com www geocities com/swimpdx.) (11/02) Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in the Gay Games Nov. 2-9. 2002, in Sydney. Australia. If you want lo participate in the opening and closing events, you must be part o f Team Oregon (www teamoregonusa.com) (11 /0 2 ) Trillium Morris Dancers welcomes aH orientations and genders to join in a vigorous and celebratory English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal summer performances (6 30 pm Monday 503-234-4594 momsQeastsidewebsites.com. www eastsidewebsites.com/moms.) (11 /02) Southern Oregon- Social Abdill-Ellis Community Center plays host to social events and groups Call for schedule. (717 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland. OR Mating address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 5414886990 wwwabdellis org.) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The OUTdoor Group is a fnendly. inclusive bunch o f Eugene people who go biking, hiking, skating, mushroom hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any other a ctivity you can dream up. Occasional weekend camping (Kim 541-484-2147 kimsQefn.org www.outdoorgroup.org. 7 (11 /0 2 ) Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange meet Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday morning in Eugene (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank 541 ■484 6259 or Sadie 541-485-3282X11 /02) first Saturday of the month. Let's break bread together, share cooking tips and good food, and meet new fnends. (Jeanette or Monica 503-591 1823. ¡vrOpceicom. 7(11/02) The Eugene GLBT Tennis Group gets together weekends to play for fun and exercise. Open to aH ages and skill levels. (kfranken8Qyahoo.com.)(11/02) Metro: Physical Recreation Willamette Valley Social Adventure Group Portland's gay and lesbian outdoors group, organizes a variety of activities and social events including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and raft ing (Malmg address PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201. 503-452-5680 www adventuregroup org.7 Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses 4-6:30 pm Sundays at ( 11 / 02 ) BiNet Oregon is a statewide organization that encourages networking within the bisexual community as well as among others in the sexual minonties com munity. We play host to numerous social events, month ly munches and an annual gathenng. (503-622 1178 www bmetor org ) (11/02) Cycling Lesbians in Portland (CLIPS) meets twice monthly for bicycle ndes followed by coffee/breakfast All ndmg levels welcome (503-254-6971.) (1 1/02) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outmgs appropriate for their skill and fitness level AH skid levels welcome (Tarn 503659-2782 ncc 1 l27Qhotmail com Unitarian Umversalist Congregation of Salem. 5090 Center St. NE. (541-754-4144 conffuenceQaotcom www conffuencechonjs.org.) (11 /0 2 ) The Eugene Leebian/Gay/Bisexual 20s/30s Social Club enjoys a weekly game night and brunch every Sunday at Brail's (Brian 541-485-3437.) (1 1/02) The Lesbian Connection (TLC) meets once a month fo r potlucks and other vanous fun activities in Eugene All women welcome (Bonnie 541-683-2793 7 ( 11 / 02 ) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the les bian. gay or bi experience (Cary 503-363-6036 manonberrysalonQaol.com .7 (11 /02) Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in the Gay Games Nov 2-9, 2002. m Sydney. Australia If you want to participate in the opening and closing events, you must be part o f Team Oregon (www teamoregonusa com ) (11/02)