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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 1, 2002)
I HIV/AIDS Support Group for men and women is ongoing, free and facilitated. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest. (6 3 0 -8 3 0 pm Monday Suite MtOO, 1410 Main St., Vancouver, Wash. 503-493-0288.) (11 /02) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARD is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. (503-286-3575.) (5/03) Southwest Washington Health District offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6:30 pm every Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver 360-397-8098.) (5/03) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to dis cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1:30pm. Call 503-823-0546 fo r date and location.) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse and Spanish language assistance available HIV testing 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $5 and a free bottle of lube. (1966 Garden Ave., Eugene. 541-342-5088. hivalt@hivalliance.org.) (11/02) Basic Rights Oregon the state's largest grassroots LGBT nghts political organization, lobbies legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625, Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151. www.basicrights.org.) (11/02) Intersex Initiative Portland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealment of intersex existence. (503-288-3191. ipdx@survivorproject org.) (11/02) LifeLine AIDS Project provides services and pre vention education for HIV/AIDS in Salem and the Willamette Valley. (Suite J-20, 3896 Beverly Ave. NE. 503-371-4455.) ( 11/02) Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes. (503-309-5777,7(11/02) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the social disease of ageism. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575.) (11/02) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate-based and provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation. Many programs are dependent on communi ty volunteers. (HAAP/OSP Activities Dept., 2605 State St.. Salem, OR 97310. 503-378-4207.) (11/02) Radical Women are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N KiHingsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc.org.) (11/02) Positive Connection of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings providing a social and support environment to residents in Yamhill County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential location. (503-554-0701.)(11/02) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level. (PO Box 1350, Scappoose. OR 97056. 503-543-8417. office@rop.org. www.rop.org.) (1 1/02) Rainbow Health Resource Center in Corvallis offers free, anonymous HIV testing and counseling 3-8 pm every Monday by appointment. Also support group for gay men living with HIV. (500 Madison Ave. 44. 541-766-6242.) (11/02) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners. (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopper@prodigynet.) (11 /02) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot line; English and Spanish materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (Benton County and Albany: 541-752-6322 o r 800-588-2437.) (11 /02) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro tect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073. oregongt@ care2.com. www.geocities.com/oregonglc.) (\ 1/02) Metro: General Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor tunities. Child care provided; everyone is welcome. (6 pm third Thursday. Room 120, State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St. 503-943-2228.) (11 /02) Deaf ft Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a new nonprofit dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies through social, educational and community resources in an inclusive environment. We offer queer Amencan Sign Language classes and sponsor monthly queer deaf events. (503-235-0840 queerasl@yahoo.com.) (11/02) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found ed by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity and worth in all people. Equity has distributed more than $1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation.org.) (11/02) It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th A v e , Portland, OR 97213. 503-280-8080 ) (11/02) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges o f living with mul tiple sclerosis. (6.30-8pm third Wednesday Astnda 503-223-9511.) (11/02) Northwest Gender Alliance s a monthly social and support group for individuals desinng to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx.org www nwgwpdx. org.) (11/02) Metro: Political HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects you with others who understand and share your experi ence. A group-led organization for vanous fun events and support. (Curtis o r Jonathan 541-342-5088 prev 1 @hivalliance. org.) ( 11 /02) Dads Support Group, a program of Love Makes a Family, meets first and third Tuesdays at Augustana Lutheran Church. For gay, bi or trans men who parent biological or adopted children. (7 pm. 2710 NE 14th Ave 503-228-3892.)(11/02) Igirtfpdx@hotmail com. www Igirtf org. 7(11 /02) Lesbian Community Project is a 17-year old multi issue, multiracial, membership organization that builds com munity and organizes for justice among lesbians and our friends and allies. Sliding-scale membership is open to any one who supports lesbian leadership in our community. Call for information about events, classes, support groups, Conversations Projects, newsletters and volunteer opportu nities. (800 NW Sixth Ave. 4255 Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228. 503-227-0605.) (11/02) Love Makes a Family Inc is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay, bi and trans families. We provide advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adop tion, parenting and more. (11/02) Families with Kids Groups enjoy pizza dinners and separate discussion/play time for LGBT parents/care- givers and their children Portland metro: 6-8 pm every second Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave. Washington County: 6-8 pm every fourth Tuesday at Community Church of Cedar Hills, 11695 SW Park Way. Vancouver: 6-8 pm every third Monday at Children's Home Society, 309 W 12th Ave. (503-228-3892. Imfamily@lmfamily.org.) (11 /02) Men's Talk meets every month for discussion and activities for Portlanders who would like to strengthen THE BOYS NEXT DOOR our sense of community. (7 pm fourth Wednesday. First Congregational United Church, 1126 S W Park Ave. 503-247-7139. pdxgaymen@aol.com.) (11/02) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, bring $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am-4.45 pm Monday-Fhday. 501 SE Hawthorne Btvd. 503-988-3027.) (1 1/02) The Names Project provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memonal Quilt. (PO Box 5423, Portland, OR 97228. 503-797-2881 .)(\\ 102) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearms enthu siast to celebrate their 2nd Amendment rights. Monthly munch 4 pm Sundays, followed by open range time. (www portland.pinkpistols.org) (11/02) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL- CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. les bian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208. 503-757-8907 prideatworkoregon@yahoo.com.) (11 /02) Pride Northwest Inc. a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pride celebration. (503-295-9788 pridenorthwest@usa.net www pridenw org.) (11/02) Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the les bian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes. Monthly events and gatherings. (503-241-2222. www.paba.com.) (11/02) Metro: Support The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng net working and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591.) ( 1 1/02) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In. Please arrive a little early (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 S W 13th Ave 4255 503-227-0605.) (11/02) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discriminatory U.S. immigration laws. (503-471-1568 P O B ox 12526 Portland. OR 97212. Central Oregon: Community Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port, information and advocacy. Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm 541-298-8383X 11/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)—Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month for support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting: 6 30 pm meeting A ll People 's UCC, 2330 NE Division St , Bend. 541-317-2334.7(5/03) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast Pride Network is a volunteer human dignity organization serving the sexual minorities commu nity in the Columbia Pacific Region. Publishes a newslet ter, maintains a resource office and sponsors Getrude's Wilde, a monthly social mixer, the third Monday o f each month, (139 Ninth St 48, Astona. Mailing address: PO Box 1317, Astoria, OR 97103. Monday social: 5:30-9 pm at Café Uniontown, 231 W Manne Dnve, Astoria. 503-338-0161. ncpn@pacifier.com) ( 11/02) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay, lesbian, bi and trans individuals. (717 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Mailing address: PO Box 927, Ashland, OR 97520. 541 -488-6990. www.abdellis org.) (11/02) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community. (7 pm second Saturday. Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center, 771 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland. Mailing address: PO Box 1793, Klamath Falls. OR 97601. 541-488-6990 www.chrysalis4tg.com.) (11/02) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy. (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United Methodist Church, 175 N Main St. Mailing address: PO Box 13, Ashland, OR 97520 541-488-1142 o r 541-512-0326.)(U /02) Willamette Valley: Community AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral for sexual minorities and allies in Benton and Linn counties. (PO Box 1828, Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-8157.)(U /02) Lane Community College Queer-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for aH people to meet and discuss issues dealing with queer-straight interactions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater Eugene area. Offers the interactive workshop "Challenging, Learning About and Undermining Heterosexism " (4 pm Tuesday Room 222, Building 1, 4000 E 30th Ave. 541-463-5331. gaystnaightalliance@msn com.) (11/02) Rainbow Rascals is open to all 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 w w w rambowrascals org ) ( \ 1/02) by Marc Acito # 11 # q \ v \ / MVU ? o c z ( 3 )
