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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
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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)
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