odotoflf ia. 2002
ongoing, free and facilitated S p o n so re d by C a sca d e
bian and gay com m unity and those w ho support our
A ID S Project Q u e st (6 3 0 -8 3 0 pm M onday
aim s and p u rpose s M onthly events and gatherings
(503 2 4 1 2222 www pabacom .) (11/02)
Suite M I0 0 , 1410 Mam S t , Vancouver. W ash
503 493 0288.) (11/02)
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Southwest Washington Health District offers
free H IV testing for gay and bi m en N o needles u se d 1
Metro: Support
(5-6 30 pm every Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Btvd
Vancouver 360-397 8098 )1 5/03)
The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s
Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offering net
w orking and direct services to lesbians with cancer and
other kfe-threatenmg conditions (503-335-6591.)(1 1/02)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HTV
H IV Alliance o f Lane County provides education,
Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who
cam e out later in life, m eets m onthly at O utside In
prevention, client se rvice s and health care. R egistered
Please arrive a little early (7 pm hrst Tuesday
nurse and Sp an ish language assistan ce available H IV
1 1 3 2 S W 13th Ave 4255. 503-227-0605 7(11 /02)
testing 5-8 pm T u esdays— get $ 5 and a free bottle of
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task
Force (LGIRTF) provides support and inform ation to
lube. (1966 Garden A ve , Eugene 541-342-5088.
htvallQhrvalliance org.) ( 1 1 /02)
gay and lesbian im m igrants and their partners and w orks
HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects
to change disenm inatory U S
you with others w ho understand and share your expen-
(503-471-1568 P O B o x 12526 Portland. O R 97212.
IgirtfpdxOhotmail com www Igirtf org.)(1 1/02)
ence. A group-led organization for various fun events
and support (Curtis or Jonathan 541-342-5088
prev I@hivalliance org.) (11 /02)
im m igration law s
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians
and gay men m eets to share inform ation and provide
Life Line A ID S Project provides se rvice s and pre
support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul
vention education for H IV / A ID S in Salem and the
tipie scle rosis. (6 30 -8 pm third W ednesday Astnda
W illam ette Valley (Suite J-20, 3896 Beverly A ve N E
503-223-9511.) (11/02)
503-371-4455.) (11/02)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a m onthly social
Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S
Aw areness Program (H AA P) is inm ate-based and
and support group for individuals desiring to explore and
e xpre ss another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. O R
97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapxix.org.
www.nwgwpdx.org.) (11/02)
provides peer education, information, referrals and su p
port to all inm ates regardle ss of H IV status or sexual
orientation. M a n y program s are dependent on com m uni
ty volunteers (H A A P/O SP Activities Dept.. 2605 State
St . Salem. O R 97310 503-378-4207 ) (11/02)
Central Oregon: Community
Positive Connection of Yamhill County provides
Mid-Colum bia Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) m eets on the
advocacy, referrals and monthly m eetings providing a social
and support environment to residents in Yamhill County.
The Brody Theater gate scary through Nov. 2
fourth W ednesday o f the m onth in The D alles for sup
The m eetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month
at a confidential location f5G 3-554-070f.)(11/02)
Rainbow Health Resource Center m C orvallis
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found
ed by the ga y and lesbian com m unity to prom ote dignity
offers free, anonym ous H IV testing and counseling
and worth m all people. Equity has distributed m ore than
$1 million m grants to program s throughout O regon.
3-8 pm every M on day by appointm ent A lso support
group for gay men living with HIV. (500 M adison A ve
(503-231 -5759. www equityfoundation. o r g ) ( 1 1 /02)
44. 541-766-6242) (11102)
h'e M y Pleasure offers a w ide array of se rvice s to
Valley A ID S Information Network s 24 hour hot
line provides H IV / A ID S. hepatitis and S T D information,
support and referrals. English hot line; English and
the com m unity including books, gifts, w orkshops, a
resource bulletin board, free hou sin g listings and a free
lesbian dating service. (3106 N E 64th Ave.. Portland.
O R 97213 503-280-8080) (11 /02)
Sp an ish materials. S p e a k e rs for schools, recovery and
adult groups (Benton County and Albany:
Lesbian Community Project is a 17-year-old multi-
5 4 1 752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (11 /02)
issue, multiracial, membership organization that buW s com
munity and organizes for justice am ong lesbians and our
fnends and allies Sliding-scale membership is open to any
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
Bad Girls is a social and educational B / D / S/ M organi
zation for self identified w om en with an em phasis on
one who supports lesbian leadership m our community. Call
for information about events, classes, support groups.
C ounty offices. (8 am-4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 S E
Hawthorne B M 503-988-3027 7(11 /02)
The Names Project provides acce ss and training for
organizations to display the A ID S Mem orial Q uit (PO Box
5423. Portland. O R 97228. 503-7972881) (11/02)
Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm s enthu
siast to celebrate their 2nd Am endm ent rights. M onthly
Intersei Initiative Portland is a netw ork of
activists and allies raising aw areness and challenging
D o m in I o
(503-288-3191. ipdxQsutvtvorprofect org.) (11/02)
Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon m eets on the tfxrd
Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated
M onday of the month for support, education and advoca
cy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 6 3 0 pm meeting All People s
UCC. 2330 N E Division St.. Bend 541-317-2334 )( 5/03)
to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi w om en and
trans dykes. (503-309-5777.) (11/02)
O M Lesbians Organising for Change (OLOC)
(www portland. pinkpistols org) (11/02)
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
C IO that lets union m em bers rally support for gay. le s
bian. bi and trans issu e s and lets the queer com m unity
support w orkplace rights and respect on the job.
(PO Box 4731. Portland. O R 97208 503-757-8907
pndeatworkoregon@yahoo. com. 7(11 /02)
for lesbians 6 0 and older interested m changing the
Coastal Oregon: Community
North Coast Pride Network is a volunteer human
503 2 8 6-357 5) (11/02)
dxjmty organization serving the sexual im nonties com m u
Radical Women are active m the struggle against big
otry and exploitation (7 pm second W ednesday 819 N
nity m the Colum bia Pacific Regw n Publishes a newslet
KHIingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc org.)(11/02)
Pride Northwest Inc., a com pletely volunteer effort,
Rural Organizing Project is a network of human
nities. (800 N W Sixth Ave. 4255 Mailing address: P O Box
organizes and produces com m unity forum s and the
dignity grou ps taking action at the local and state level
5931. Portland. O R 97228. 503-227-0605.) (1 1/02)
annual Portland Pride celebration. (503 295 9788
pndenorthwest&usa net wwwpndenw o rg )it 1 /02)
(P O B o x 1350. Scappoose. O R 97056 503-543-8417.
ofhce@rop.org www rop org.) (11/02)
Love M akes a Family Inc is a nonprofit agency
Cniwili&e ««< 1 CT■Inn m
n il
r a re n o , ram
iiies ana m a n a s or I Lesoums « ana
social d ise ase of ageism . ( I pm second W ednesday
Conversations Projects, newsletters and volunteer opportu
w orking for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. tx
tial. (7 pm 541 298-8383.) (11/02)
social and medical concealm ent of intersex existence.
m unch 4 pm Sundays, followed by open range time.
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate o f the AFL-
port. inform ation and advocacy Attendance is confiden
ter. m aintains a resource office and sp o n so rs G et rude's
W ide, a m onthly social mixer, the third M onday of each
month (139 Ninth St 48. Astona Mailing address:
P O B o x 1317. Astoria. O R 97103 Monday social
5 30-9 pm at Café Umontown, 2 3 1 W Marine Drive,
Astona 5 0 33 38 016 1. ncpn@paciher com) (11/02)
and trans fam ilies W e provide advocacy, education and
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
(S H A R D is laying the groundw ork for future gay and
to The Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7
pm every second Tuesday w here kinky or questioning
referrals regarding schools, sam e-sex m arriage, adop
lesbian senior housing m the Portland area (6-8 pm last
Metro: Professional
tion. parenting and more. (11/02)
Tuesday Friendly House. 1737 N W 26th Ave.
503-286-3575) (U / 02)
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
social se rvice s center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans
bu sin e ss ow ners. (Deborah 503-777-7171
individuals (717 Siskiyou Btvd . Ashland Mailing
stopper@prodigy net.) (11 /02)
address P O Box 927. Ashland. O R 97520.
541-488-6990 www abdellis org.) (11/02)
safe, sane and co n se n su al w om an-to-wom an B /D / S/M .
W orkshops, d isc u ssio n s and social even ts P lays host
w om en of all orientations and preferences can connect
Families with Kids Groups enjoy pizza dinners and
and ask questions (PO Box 17254. Portland. O R
separate discu ssion /play time for L G B T parents/care-
97217-0254 contactffpdxbadgirlsnet) (5/03)
give rs and their children Portland metro: 6-8 pm every
Deds Support Group, a program o f Lo ve M a k e s a
N E 14th A ve W ashington County: 6-8 pm every fourth
Family, m eets first and third Tuesdays at A ugustana
Lutheran Church. For gay. tx o r trans men w ho parent
biological or adopted children (7 pm 2710 N E 14th
se co n d M o n d a y at A u gustana Lutheran Church. 271 0
Tuesday at C om m unity C hurch of C e dar Hills. 11695
Sh e n ff's O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to d is
c u ss and resolve issu e s betw een the queer com m unity
and law enforcem ent agencies. (Noon-1 30 pm Call
S W Park W ay Vancouver: 6-8 pm every third M onday
503823-0546 for date and location.)
Ave 503 228 3 8 9 2 )( 11/02)
at C h ild re n 's H om e Society. 3 0 9 W 12th Ave.
(503 228-3892 lmfamily@lmfamily org ) ( 1 1/02)
Deef t Hearing Out Reach (DH O R) is a new non
M en's Talk m eets every m onth for d iscu ssio n and
profit dedicated to building com m unity am ong deaf and
activities for Portlanders w ho w ould like to strengthen
hearing queers and allies through social, educational
our se n se of com m unity (7 pm fourth W ednesday First
and com m unity reso u rce s in an inclusive environm ent
Congregational United Church. 1126 S W Park Ave
503 247-7139 pdxgaym en@ aolcom .)(1 1/02)
W e offer queer Am erican S ig n Language c la sse s and
sp o n so r m onthly queer deaf events (503 235-0840
queerasl@yahoo com.) ( 1 1 /02)
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets monthly
with representatives from the Multnom ah C ounty
Multnomah County Domestic
Partnership, bong $ 6 0 cash to the Multnom ah
To register your
THE B O YS N E X T D O O R byM arcA dto
Orsgon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is an organization for educators that w orks to pro
Southern Oregon: Community
Abdiil-EHis Lambda Community Center is a
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Chrysalis provides support and education for people
tect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans
involved and interested m the southern O regon trans
teachers and students (503-246-2073 oregonglc@
care2com w w w geocitiescom /oregonglcXI1 /02)
com m unity (7 pm second Saturday Abdul-Elks Lambda
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group
Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Bfvd Ashland
Mailing address P O Box 1793. Klamath Falls. O R
97601 541-488-6990 www chrysaks4tg.com .) (1 1/02)
Metro: Political
dedicated to prom oting su c c e ss for w om en in the
trades through education, leadersfxp and m entor oppor
P fifin g
Basic Rights Orsgon. the sta te 's largest g ra ss
tunities Child care provided; everyone is w elcom e
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support,
roots L G B T rights political organization, lobbies legisla
(6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building.
800 N E Oregon St 503 94 3-222 8) (11 /02)
education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland
ture. educates the public and w orks to end discrim ina
tion through election activities. (PO Box 40625.
Portland. O R 97240 503-222-6151.
www basic nghts org 7(11 /02)
Portland Area Business Association (PABA ) is
a professional netw orking organization serving the le s
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First United Methodist Church. 175 N Mam S t Making
address P O Box 13. Ashland. O R 97520
541-488 1142 or 541-512-0326 .7(11 /02)