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Mentors and Protégée (M A P ) is a group of gay
w om en w ho share an interest
in D /S. age-play, clothing
fetishes or B /D / S/M .
m en 18 and older M e e ts every second Thursday m
Willamette Valley: Recovery
C orvalhs (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to
Eugene S A A is a 12-step fellow shp for those w ho
P O B o x 231. Foster. O R 9 7 3 4 5 ) (11/02)
are suffering from adefctive sexual behaviors Sexual
Parents, Families and FHonds of Lesbian« and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
orientation is not an issu e (541-342 5582
www eugenesaa com.) (11 /02)
Potlucks and d iscu ssio n s are
held on third Saturdays.
(PO Box 14931. Portland. O R
97 29 3X 11 10 2)
Lesbian Naturalist
Network form ing for w om en
cacy m Salem (7-9 pm third W ednesday First United
seriously interested in the nat
Methodist Church. 600 State St . Salem Mailing
address: P O Box 121. Gates. O P 97346
5 0 3 2 9 2 9668 or 503 897-252 4) ( 1 1/02)
ural history of birds, plants
Parents, Families and Friands of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
Metro: Arts & Music
what w e see. (Beth
cacy m Eugene. (6 4 5 -8 4 5 pm third M ondays First
Bridges Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and
Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd A v e . Eugene
541 -302-4422.) (1 1 /02)
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity while
building bridges and prom oting understanding with the
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides Inform a
greater public H on ors and strives for diversity m its
tion. training, netw orking and advocacy to m ake sch o o ls
safe and fair for all. regardle ss o f sexual orientation or
gender identity. (5 4 1 -2 4 2 -2 7 4 6 X 1 1/02)
and anim als to go out birding.
botanizing, tracking, etc. and
to explore the m eaning of
m em bers, m usic and audiences. (503-242-1675.
bndgesvocatensembleQyahoo com.
http://com mumtyoregonlivecom /cc/bndges) (11 /02)
Portland Gay M en's Chorus is open to singers,
5 0 3 2 2 6 7 9 1 9 ) (5/03)
Lesbians Enjoying
Nature and Science
(LEN S) is a fun-loving group
o f w om en w ho enjoy exploring
all aspe cts of the environ
ment Activities include bird
watching, nature walks,
archaeology, cam ping,
support m em bers and volunteers. See kin g an individual
kayaking, star gazing and an
to fill the role of M u sic Librarian (503-226-2588
occasional "le ctu re .'
N o experience necessary.
www.pdxgmc.org.) (11/02)
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudition com m unity
Metro: Anti-violence
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Lea the rwo men's Supper
Club is a social group for
choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers and
volunteers. (503-241-8994 www pkhoir.org.) (11/02)
(6 4 5 -8 3 0 pm second
Thursday planning meeting
503-617-1989 or
kxs_ k_ cunmngham0uhc com.)
Bradley-Angle House provries em ergency shelter for
Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men
( 11 / 02 )
female-identified dom estic violence survivors and a support
w ho are artists, w nters or m usicians or w ho pursue
group for wom en tattered by women. A lso provides indi
som e creative activity. M onthly pothicks on the second
Lulu's Persy Playhouse is
vidual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders
Friday. (C a rl503-284 2971. ) ( 1 1/02)
who have experienced emotional, physical o r sexual abuse
Portland Opera presents Elixir of Love Nov. 2-9
a social group for self-identifp
ing wom en who are into S/M .
Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the
month. (503-231 3992 Iululist0excite.com.
Free, confidential and safe. (An 503-232-7805. ) ( 1 1/02)
gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets for socials and d is
cu ssio n s of topics of mutual interest. M e e ts second and
fourth M ondays. (7 3 0 pm May-September. 7 pm
Clackam as Woman's Services offers shelter, sup
Metro: General
www spiretech com/-awntie/lulu htm )( 11/02)
port and resource referral to su rvivors of dom estic and
sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans fnerxJy.
Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
M en's FilmTalk m eets regularly to d isc u ss films.
a nonprofit voice and com m unity for O regon A sian and
(filmtalk0aracnet.com.) (11 /02)
Urban Upstarts is an activity and social club for pro
Mom 2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for fam ilies
fessional gay men betw een their late 2 0 s and earty 4 0 s
Portland has m ore to offer than clubs, and w e can prove
W heelchair acce ssib le TTD. relay calls and collect calls
accepted (Office: 503-722-2366 Crisis Line:
503654-2288.) (11/02)
Pacific Islander lesbians, bisexuals and gay men
Activities include potlucks, recreational outings,
retreats, cultural events and w orkshops. Safe environ
Family Center Outreach Office, a program of
ment to m eet and connect with other A sia n s and Pacific
Volunteers of Am erica located in South e ast Portland,
Islanders. (PO Box 826. Portland. O R 97207
offers support grou ps and drop-m se rvice s to w om en
503-299-0120 aplg_pdx&yahoo.com . ) (11 /02)
and children w ho are su rvivors o f dom estic violence.
(Samantha 503-771 -5503.)(11 /02)
Bad G irls is a social and educational organization with
(including dads). H ave fun and m ake connections and
friendships with other great families! (Flora
503-284-0216 or Jaquekne 503-282-0565.) (5/03)
Mount Hood Queer netw orks professionally and
socially (503-701-8302.)( 11/02)
an em phasis on safe, san e and consensual B / D / S/ M
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
Portland Women's Crisis Lins offers services for vic
am ong self-identified w om en W orkshops, d iscu ssio n s
organization for c ro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals
tim s/survivors of dom estic vnolence and sexual assault. 24-
and social events. W om en of all orientations and prefer
M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928.
hour crisis hotline with interpretation services for non-
en ce s can connect and a sk questions during the
English speakers. Advocacy for those Wing restram ng
Kinky
Woman's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second
Portland. O R 97208. 503-6462802
www nwgwpdx.org.) (11/02)
orders in Multnom ah County. Support groups for
Tuesday (PO Box 17254. Portland. O R 97217-0254
vctxns/survivors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult
503-972-2233 contact0pdxbadgir1s.net.)(5/03)
survivors of childhood sexual abuse All service are free
and confidential. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 )(\ 1 /02)
Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender
inclusive social, support and education network.
Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a
Metro: Mental Health
polyam ory interest group M e e tin gs are every first
M o n d a y (7:30 pm. 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 S E
Halioa Counseling offers H IV counseling, m edication
12th Ave. Laury 503 28 5-484 8) (11 /02)
O RG A N (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
social d u b for gay men w ho e n p y being nude. M onthly
potlucks and events. G u e sts are invited to attend two
events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box 3152.
Portland. O R 97293-3152 organ_info0organ-pdxorg.
w ww organ-pdx org) (11/02)
Over 45 Gay M en's Support Group is a social
group to d isc u ss com m on life issu e s and m ake new
m anagem ent and a d d itio n treatment to the lesbian,
Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
fnends W e are looking for new m em bers for our
gay. tx and trans com m unities. A n O regon Health Plan
private and professional, in W ashington, O regon and
bi w eekly m eetings m inner Southeast Portland.
and Ryan W hite Program provider. (525 N E Oregon St..
southern British Colum bia. D inner m eetings in Portland
(Gregory 503-232-8392) (11 /02)
*220. Portland. O R 97232. 503-674- 7777.) (11/02)
area (503-228-6675 cashyers0yahoo com.
Meaningful Journeys is a support/therapy group for
www.geocities.com /casflyers.)(11/02)
trans w om en looking for connection and community.
C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho w ere
Facilitated by Beth Richm an, L C S W (503-754-6145
bethnchmanksvrOword.ober1in.edu.) (5/03)
bom o r raised fem ale but w ho don t identify a s totally
Support group for gay men led by experienced
bom female o r m tersexed and w ho are unsure of their
ga y therapist W illiam D ou glas. M A Peaceful, rustic
setting. (5 03-2921069 kamdougOaol.com.) (11 /02)
fem ale (FTM , butch, boy. etc ). This includes people
gender or w ho are considering changing identity, gu ys
w ho are exploring possibilities for mner/outer gender,
A
Pinochle Group m eets at H o b o 's w eekly for friend
izes the Portland Bi D ay rally (503-775-9717.
pba0txportland org wwwtxportlandorg.) (11/02)
(503-471-1515.) (11/02)
attend Social every fourth w eekend (503 2 8 3 6 4 3 3
portlandbiwomen0aol com.) (1 1 /02)
Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
afternoon. S ig n up on the email list at
organization dedicated to fostering a positive com m unity
www. technodyke. com /dykenight.
ties in general and S/M /leather/fetish in particular
(dykemghtportland0yahoocom .) (5/03)
(503-727-3148 wwwpdxleatheraHiance org.) (11/02)
Lunch Bunch plays h o st to A lco h o lics A non ym ous
50-r lesbian social group for wom en m eets on the
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
m eetings for g a ys arid le sbian s but is open to every
third Saturday of the m onth (4-7 pm. 503642-3360 or
for potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather
one. (Noon daily. I pm Sundays Metropolitan
503-286-3575 ) ( 1 1 /02)
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o
S A A is a 12-step program for those suffering from addic
tive sexual behaviors. A n y gender and sexual orientation is
welcom e (503-4525961 wwwportlandsaa org.) (5/03)
Brian S03-287-8651.)(1 1/02)
Funny I adlai Tea and Poaay Society is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck
on the se co n d Saturday of each month. E-mail new slet
Metro: Sexual
ter is free on request (503-760-0816
HatapsOao! co m ) (11 /02)
B J u lk m a k M n K ^ i i u n k u
&
f ln n c r f m a n f C T il
M u n n o n u n v o w i v y i M i a v b
iu i u v p i i u iiv h i
Gay Man'« Draining Group m eets on the fourth
Program offers H IV and S T D testing by appointment
Saturday of the month; m odels and gu ys w ho like to
draw are w elcom e to call for m ore inform ation (Ptvlhp
M onday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-m
b a sis A lso offers hepatitis A and B testing, treatment,
vaccinations and com m unity education for gay and bi
men (Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 5 0 3 2 4 8 3 7 0 0 )
( 11 / 02 )
W o m e n s p a o e provides a 24 hour hot Sne and shelter
for wom en, m en and cM d ren w ho have been abused
phyaicaly. se xu aly o r e m obon aly S p a n ish speaking
avertable Plays host to a lesbian and bi w om en s sup
port group (C risis. 900-281-2800 S u s n e s s
541-485-8232.H \1/02)
arwil0hevanet. com.) (11 /02)
yahoo com. www.geocities.com /swimpdxX1U02)
D ollar Pizza in Beaverton, sp o n so r riding clm ics and
take day !nps. (5 pm second Sunday 6940 S W Hall
Blvd jenotwh0aol.com.) (11 /02)
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange meet 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 jvr0pcez com .)(1 1/02)
Metro: Physical Recreation
for safe, sane and co nsensual alternative adult sexuali
dues, no form al organization, no officers o r board, just
BiNet Oregon is a statew ide organization that
Trillium M orris Dancers w elcom es all orientations
and gend ers to join in a vigo ro u s and celebratory
English dance tradition, practicing w eekly for informal
503-234 4594 m om s0eastsidew ebsites com.
www eastsidewebsitescom /m orhs.) (11 /02)
Southern Oregon: Social
AbdHI-ENis Lambda Community Centsr plays host to
ly m unches and an annual gathering. (503-622-1178.
www.bmetor.org.) (11 /02)
own equipm ent and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for
their skid and fitness level. AH skill levels welcom e.
(Tam 1 503659-2782. n ccl 1270hotmak com.
www.geocitites.com/nccl 127/forestpdx.) (11/02)
The
Gay Women's GoM Group w elcom es aH levels
of players. (503 380 1020 pgw gg0yahoocom .)
( 11 / 02 )
Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for
The
equestrian activities in the Pacific Northw est. (Denise
503 654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav0rdrop.eom.)
( 11 / 02 )
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of w om en w ho
es. (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228 5 0 3 2 8 6 4 6 1 3
love gardens and gardening They exchange plants,
Portland State University Queers and Allies
offers educational and social program m ing and support
seeds, advice and encouragem ent while having a good
time. C all or e-mail for a copy of the new sletter and
inform ation about upcom ing events (Kathe
Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e sex couples
ization in the state of O regon M eetings are the first two
Memorial Center. 1825 S W Broadway. Portland. O R
97201 503 725 5681 queersandalhes0m ailpdxedu
www queersanda/kes pdx ed u ) (11 /02)
out_dancmg0yahoo com ) ( 11 /02)
at Ankeny Street Studio C la sse s for Afferent dance
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bow ling
Association is m its 25th se a so n ' M e e ts S u n d a y s at
The
Rose CHy D iscussion Chib the largest open pan
H o fyw oo d Lan e s D rop-m s w elcom e anytim e (3 3 0
sexual/altematrve sexuality club in the Northw est, is
pm 4030 N E Halsey S t Mailing address P O Box
80002. Portland. O R 97208-1002 50 3 -2 9 3 0 4 3 8
bow lpdx0aolcom w w w pdxbcw lcom 7(11/0 2)
safe, sane and co nsensual M onthly m eetings, w ork
sh o p s and new sletter (503-972-1869
rcdcOtelepnrtcom www icd co rg .H 1 1/02)
W hether yo u 're a running novice or a se ason e d
marathoner.
Together Works a confidential group for lesbians.
Physical Recreation
The O llT d oor Group is a fnendly. inclusive bunch
o f E ugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating,
m ushroom hunting, skiing, hot spnngm g and just
w eekend cam ping. (Kim 541-484-2147 kim s0efn.org.
www outdoorgroup. org. ) ( 1 1/02)
Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday
541 484 6 2 59 or Sadie 541-485-3282 ) (11/00)
The
Eugene GLBT Tennis Group ge ts together
w eekends to play for fun and exercise O pen to a l ages
and s k il levels (kfranken80yahoo.com .) (1 1/02)
5 0 3 9 0 9 2 0 0 2 lgcoregoo0aolcom .) (11/02)
styles start the first Friday and first Su n day of each
open to a l orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
Willamette Valley:
m orning in Eugene (9 am 15th and Agate Hank
ing together for social, educational and cultural pu rpos
or 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimers0yahoo com
www geocities.com/pdxpnmetimers.) (1 1/02)
Bhd . Ashland Making address: PO Box 927. Ashland. O R
97520. 541-4886990 wwwabdeiks org.) (11/02)
about any other activity you can dream up. O cca sio n al
(3 6 0 8 9 6 6 6 6 5 fu rry0aracnetcom X1 1/02)
mature gay men and those w ho appreciate them, com
social events and groups C a l for schedule. (717 Siskiyou
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women. Participants are responsible for providing their
leather socialization for the past 15 years
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
t-shirts. N ew com ers w elcom e' (7:15-8:30 pm.
a s well a s am ong others in the sexual m inorities com
munity W e play host to num erous social events, m onth
month. A lso a m onthly dance social (503-2365129
and thud Friday o f each m onth at G a il's D irty D u ck
(9 pm-mdmght. 439 N W Third A ve 503224-8446
pdx8altydg0aol co m ) (11/02)
participate in the opening and closing events, you must be
part of Team Oregon, (www teamoregonusa com .)d 1/02)
encourages netw orking withm the bisexual com m unity
to attend activities and m eetings (441A Smith
Leather N ight and Rad Hanky Social is the fust
G am es Nov. 2-9. 2002, m Sydney. Australia. If you want to
503-4525680. www adventuregroup org.) (11/02)
oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fundraising organ
and place (503-246-5939 efrarmlevi9aolcom ) ( 1 1/02)
Team Oregon organizes athletes to participate in the Gay
sum m er perform ances (6:30 pm Monday.
cam pus and beyond N o n -P S U students also welcom e
call for m eeting time
Pups and im prove your health and techniques. Practices
all w om en w ho like to ride W e meet m onthly at Silve r
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the
Jew ish Gay Man'« Group
coached w orkouts for a l skid levels. C om e swim with the
are at the Grant High Sch ool pool. (Megan at gbay2140
503-287-7447.) ( 11/02)
w w w ro se co u rto rg X I 1/02)
www rosetownramblers. com. 7(11/02)
Swim Team for the gay and lesbian community offers
Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for
and referral se rvice s for people of all orientations
Tackles issu e s pertinent to the queer com m unity on
M o n d a ys o f each month (www poisonwaters com or
Willamette Valley: Health
tion (6:30-830 pm second Fnday. Art 503-642-2479 or
square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus lev
els. (PO Box 5352. Portland. O R 97228-5352
7439 N Charleston S t $3.) (5/03)
political events for bi and bi-friendly people and organ
any age. race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to
Friend« is a w eekly support and d iscu ssio n group for
informal settings on a m onthly b a sis for social interac
Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian
and rafting. (PO Box 2201. Portland. O R 97208-2201
Portland Bisexual Alliance sp o n so rs social and
mg o r have transitioned. W e w elcom e significant others
and m em bers of all sexual orientations M onthly social
African Am erican gay and bi men. (5-7 pm W ednesdays
gay men Irving in W ashington C ounty to get together in
(5 03-450-9999. w w w portlandgaysoftball.com.) (11/02)
Women's Recreational Basketball Night is every
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
( 11 / 02 )
Washington County Mon Talk is an opportunity for
sion and a w om en's division and are affiliated with the
N orth Am erican G ay Am ateur Athletic Alliance
M o n d a y at Jam es John School. B n n g light and dark
sion group for tx and questioning w om en W om en of
Community Church of Portland. 2400 N E Broadway )
3 Fnends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm. 201 S E 12th Ave.) ( 11/02)
in the Portland m etropolitan area, offers an open divi
Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out
Portland Bisexual Woman is a support and d isc u s
Metro: Recovery
Young Man's Codes Tali is every W ednesday at
Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball
league for the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity and fnends
do o rs group, organizes a variety of activities and social
events including hiking, skim g. m ountain biking, cam ping
som etim es a s guys, as wed a s gu ys w ho are transition
503-294-7440o r 503294-7401. ext. 20173(11/02)
info0pdxgaynet.eom. www pdxgaynet.com.) (5/03)
Ave. 5 0 3 -7 7 6 5 0 2 4 )0 1 / 0 2 )
503-760- 1248X11/02)
those w ho are not transitioning but identify alw ays or
W ednesday even ings (17 S W Second Ave
it. (PO Box 2372. Portland. O R 97217. 503-285-1414.
Potter's House M inistries offers dancing every
third Saturday of the m onth (7-10 pm 3830 S E 62nd
ly gam es. (6 pm Sunday 120 N W Third Ave. George
T f f v W ot u r s s r o r r o n ia n o u o u n M iin y v s n w r
ples and gro u p s in a safe, confidential and supportive
environm ent. A lso offers a Lesbian Support G roup on
October Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 S E Cow ls St..
McMinnville. Don 503-434-6266.) ( 11/02)
(503-819-4626. www.portlandfrontrunners.org.) (1 1/02)
Portland Frontrunners w elcom e gay.
lesbian, bi and h e n s people of at abilities and interests
Willamette Valley: Social
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Su n d a ys at
Unitarian U m ve rsalst C ongregation of Salem . 5090
C e n te r S '. N E (541-754-4144 confkience0aolcom
www.conHuencechorus.org.) ( 11 /02)
Eugene Leebian/G ay/Bisexual 20s/30s
So cial C lub e n joys a w eekly gam e m ght and
The
brunch e very S u n d a y at B ra il's (Brian
541 4 8 5-343 7 ) ( 11/02)
The Lesbian Connection (T LQ m eets once a month
for potlucks and other various fun activities »i Eugene
A l mremen welcome. (Bonnie 5 4 1 6 8 3 2 7 9 3 )(1 1/02)