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M entors and Protdgds (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 ) (7/0 3 )
Out 'n ' About Youth meet every Thursday in Corvallis
(7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 754 39061(7/03)
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f 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 503 897-25241 (7/0 3 )
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f 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 44221(7/03)
Parents. Fam ilies and Friends o f 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 (541 242-27461 (7/03)
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for
female identified domestic violence survivors and a support
group for women battered by women Also provides inch
vidual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders
who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse
Free, confidential and safe (An 503 232-78051(7/03)
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair
accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted
(Ofhce 503-7222366 CnsisLme 503 654 2288)( 7/03)
available Plays host to a lesbian and bi women s sup
port group (Costs 800281 2800 Business
541 485 82321 (7/03)
. Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene SAA is a 12-step fellow ship fo r those who
are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual
orientation is not an issue (541 342 5582
www eugenesaa com 1 (7 /0 3 )
SOCIAL
Metro: Arts & Music
B ridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while
building bndges and promoting understanding with the
greater public Honors and strives for diversity in its
members, music and audiences (503-242-1675
bndgesvocalensemble&yahoo com.
http //community oregonhve com/cc/bndges 1 (7/03)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers,
support members and volunteers Seeking an individual
to fill the role of Music Libranan (503-226 2588
www pdxgmc org 1 (7/03)
choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and
volunteers (503 241 8994 www plchoir org 1 (7/03)
Jew ish Gay Men's Group- call for meeting time
and place (503 246 5939 efraimlevi@aol com ) (7/03)
Real C onnection 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 (Carl 503 284 29711(7/03)
and third Fnday of each month at
(Samantha 503 771 55031 (7/03)
Portland Women's C risis Line offers services for
vKtim s/survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
24- hour cnsis hotline with interpretation services for non
English speakers Advocacy for those filing restraining
orders in Multnomah County Support groups for vie
tims/survivors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult
survivors of childhood sexual abuse All service are free
and confidential (503 2355333 or 888235 53331 (7/03)
Metro: Mental Health
H elios C ounseling offers HIV counseling, medication
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 .
0220. Portland. OR 97232 503-674 77771(7/03)
M eaningful Journeys is a support/therapy group for
trans women looking for connection and community
Facilitated by Beth Richman. LCSW (503 754-6145
bethnchmanlcswGword oberhn edu 1 (7/03)
S upport group fo r gay men led by expenenced
gay therapist W illiam Douglas. M A Peaceful, rustic
setting (503-292 1069 hamdougQao! com 1 (7/0 3 )
YWCA o f G reater P ortland C ounseling C enter
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou
pies and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive
environment Also offers a Lesbian Support Group on
Wednesday evenings ( 17 SW Second Ave
503 294 7440 or 503 294 7401. ext 20171(7/03)
Metro: Recovery
Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every
one (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 1 (7/03)
Sax Addicts Anonymous s a 12-step program for
those suffering from additive sexual behaviors Any gender
and sexual orientation is welcome, but first time gay people
might want to check out the Gay Baginnars meetings at
6 30 pm Fridays (Aiano Club. Second Floor 909 NW 24th
St 503-4525961 www portlandsaa org 1(7/03)
The Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers testing and treatment fix sexually trans
nutted diseases H V and hepatitis A and B By appointment
or on a first-come, first-served walk in basis Most msur
ance plans accepted, skring-scale fee Se habla espanol
(9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday except 1 5 pm Wednesday
Sixth Floor 426 SW Stark St 503 9883 7001 (7/03)
Woman«pace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter
for women, men and children who have been abused
physicaty sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking
(9 pm-midmght 439 NW Third Ave 503 224 8446
pdxsaltydg@aol com 1(7/03)
Metro: General
Lesbian N aturalist N etw ork forming for women
seriously interested in the natural history of turds, plants
and animals to go out txrding. botanizing, tracking, etc
and to explore the meaning of what we see (Beth
503 226-7919)( 7/03)
Asian A P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
a nonprofit community voice for gay. lesbian and bi
Asian and Pacific Islander Oregonians Activities include
potlucks, recreational outings, retreats, cultural events
and workshops Safe environment to meet and connect
with other Asians and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 12661.
Portland. OR 97232 aplg_pdx@yahoo com ) (7/03)
Bad G iris is a social and educational organization with
an emphasis on safe, sane and consensual B /D /S /M
among self identified women W orkshops, discussions
and social events Women of all onentations and prefer
ences can connect and ask questions dunng the Kinky
Woman'« W elcom ing M unch at 7 pm every second
Tuesday (PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 97217 0254
503 972 2233 contact@pdxbadgirls net 1 (7/03)
972931(7/03)
Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is
a fun loving group of women who enpy explonng all
aspects of the environment Activities include bird watch
ing. nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star
gazing and an occasional "lecture ' No experience neces
sary (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting
503-617-1989 or bts_k_cunnngham@uhccom)(7/03)
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self
identifying women who are into S /M Ptay parties are
held on the second Saturday of the month
(503 231 3992 lululist&excite com
www spiretech.com/-awntie/lulu htm.) (7/03)
Bisexual Com m unity Forum is an age and gender
Men's FilmTalk meets regularly to discuss films
(hlmtalk@aracnet com 1 (7/03)
inclusive social, support and education network
Activities include dances, potlucks. field tnps and a
pdyam ory interest group Meetings are every first
Monday (7 30 pm 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE
12th Ave Laury 503 285 48481 (7/03)
Mom2Mom is an alcohol free social group for families
(including dads) Have fun and make connections and
fnendships with other great families1 (Flora
Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
M ount Hood Queer networks professionally and
socially (503-701 8302.)( 7/03)
private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and
southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland
area (503 228 6675 cashyers&yahoo com
www geocities com/casflyers 1 (7/03)
COQSURE is a social group for people who were
bom or raised female but who don t identify as totally
female This includes people bom female or intersexed
and who are unsure of their gender or who are consid-
enng changing identity, guys who are explonng possibili
ties for m ner/outer gender, those who are not transi
tionmg but identify always or sometimes as guys, as
well as guys who are transitioning or have transitioned
We welcome significant others and members of all sex
ual onentations M onthly social (503 471-15151(7/03)
Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after
noon Sign up on the email list at www technodyke com/
dykernght (dykenghtportland&yahoo com 1(7/03)
5 0 * le s b ia n s o c ia l g ro u p for women meets on the
third Saturday of the month (4 7 pm 5036423360 or
503 286 3575K 7/03)
Friends is a weekly support and discussion group for
African American gay and tx men (5-7 pm Wednesday
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey S ociety is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck
503284 0216 or Jaquelme 503 282 05651(7/03)
503 654 3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@rdrop.com 1
or 360-254-1718 pdxpnmetimers&yahoo com.
www geocities.com/pdxpnmetimers 1 (7/03)
(7/03)
Portland State U niversity Queers and A llie s
offers educational and social programming and support
and referral services for people of all onentations
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 queersandallies&mailpdx edu
www. queersandalhes pdx edu 1 (7/03)
Rose C ity D iscussion Club, the largest open pan
sexual/altematrve sexuality club in the Northwest, is
open to all onentations. fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, sane and consensual M onthly meetings, work
shops and newsletter (503-972-1869
rcdc&teleport com www rcdc org 1(7/03)
Together W orks a confidential group for lesbians,
gays, bisexuals and friends, meets for socials and dis
cussions of topics o f mutual interest M eets second and
fourth Mondays (7 30 pm May September. 7 pm
October-Apnl First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St..
McMinnville Don 503-434 6266.1(7/03)
Urban U pstarts is an activity and social club for.pro-
fessional gay men between their late 20s and early 40s
Portland has more to offer than clubs, and we can prove
it (PO Box 2372. Portland. OR 97217. 503-285 1414
mfo&pdxgaynetcom wwwpdxgaynetcom 1 (7/0 3 )
Young Men's Coffee Talk is every Wednesday at
3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave. 1(7/03)
W ashington County Men Talk is an opportunity lor
gay men living in W ashington County to get together on
a monthly basis for informal social interaction
The Lesbian Garden C lub 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 9092002. lgcoregon@aol com.) (7/03)
O ut Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples
at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for different dance
styles start the first Fnday and first Sunday of each
month Also a monthly dance social (503-236-5129
out_ dancmg@yahoocom) (7/03)
The P ortland Gay and Lesbian B ow ling
A ssociation is in its 25th season' M eets 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
bow!pdx@aol com www pdxbowl com 1 (7/03)
W hether you're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. P ortland Frontrunners welcome gay.
lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests
(503-819 4626. www portlandfrontrunners org 1 (7/03)
P o tte r's House M in istrie s offers dancing every
third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm 3830 SE 62nd
Ave 503-775-5024)( 7/03)
Rose C ity S o ftb a ll A ssociation is an adult softball
league for the gay. lesbian and bi 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 American Gay Amateur Athletic Alliance
(503-450 9999 www portlandgaysoftball com 1 (7/03)
Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev
els (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228 5352
www rosetownramblers. com. 1 (7/03)
organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly
open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
97208 503-6462802 www nwgwpdx org 1 (7/03)
Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for
all women who like to nde We meet m onthly at Silver
Dollar Pizza in Beaverton sponsor nding clinics and
take day tnps (5 pm second Sunday 6940 SW Hall
Blvd ¡enorwh@aol com.) (7/03)
Swim Team for the gay and lesbian community offers
coached workouts for aH skill levels Come swim with the
Pups and improve your health and techniques Practices are
at the Grant High School pool (Megan at
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange meet
social club for gay men who enjoy being nude Monthly
potlucks and events Guests are invited to attend two
events before deciding on membership (PO Box 3152.
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 ytQpcei com ) (7/03)
Portland s Team Tennis meets 8 am-noon Sundays at
University of Portland. First time is free, then $3 for
subsequent play (Ray 360-576 0590
rayscottvw@yahoocom) (7/03)
Metro: Physical Recreation
T rilliu m M orris D ancers welcomes all orientations
and genders to join in a vigorous and celebratory .
English dance tradition, practicing weekly for informal
summer performances (630 pm Monday
N orthw est Gender Alliance is a social and support
Portland. OR 97293 3152 organjnfo@organ pdx org
www organ pdx org1 (7/03)
A Pinochle Group meets at Hobo's weekly for friend
ly games (6 pm Sunday 120 NW Third Ave George
503 760-1248 17/03)
Portland Bisexual A lliance sponsors social and
political events for bi and bifnendly people and organ
izes the Portland Bi Day rally (503-775-9717
pbaGbiportland org www biportland org 1 (7/03)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
sion group for bi and questioning women Women of
any age. race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to
attend Topic discussion meetings second and fourth
Fnday of every month (503 283-6433
portlandbiwomenGaol com 1 (7/03)
Portland Leather A lliance >s a pansexual. nonprofit
organization dedicated to fostenng a positive community
for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali
ties m general and S /M /leather/fetish in particular
(503- 727 3148 www pdxleatheralhance org 1 (7/03)
Gay M en's D raw ing Group meets on the fourth
P ortland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
Saturday o f the month, models and guys who like to
draw are welcome to call for more information (Phillip
503-287 744 71 (7/03)
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
(360896 6665 furryOaracnet com 1 (7/03)
the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund raising
organization m the state o f Oregon Meetings are the
first two Mondays o f each month
(www pcxsorrwaters com or www rosecourt org 1 (7/03)
es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-286 4613
(630-830 pm second Fnday Art 503-642-2479 or
arwil&hevanet com 1 (7/03)
on the second Saturday of each month E mail newslet
ter is free on request (503 760-0816
flataps@aol com 1 (7/03)
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f Oregon is
Willamette Valley: Health
Gail s Dirty Duck.
Leatherwom en'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 Saturdays (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR
Bnan 503 287 86511(7/03)
Metro: Sexual
Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social is the first
The Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band provides an artis
tic outlet to all gay people and supportive friends of varying
musical skill levels Performs a variety of styles from classi
cal to contemporary in annual and special event concerts
(503-790-2170 mfo&rcgfb org www regfb o rg .)(7/03)
Fam ily C enter O utreach O ffice a program of
Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland,
offers support groups and drop in services to women
and children who are survivors of domestic violence
Gay artist Mike Walsh's Works: Fragments of the Material Age is on permanent display at the brand new Eugene Public Library
Portland Lesbian C hoir is a nonaudition community
Portland M etro Prim e Timers is a social group for
mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos
A dventure G roup Portland s gay and lesbian
outdoors group, organizes a vanety o f a ctivitie s and
social events including hiking, skiing, m ountain biking,
camping and rafting (PO Box 2201.
Portland. OR 97208 2201 503 452 5680
www adventuregroup. org 1 (7 /0 3 )
The Amaxon Dragons is a lesbian focused competi
tive dragon boat racing club Recanting new members in
2003 W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun
(Eihen 503-762 4 742 www amazondragons org 1
BINet Oregon >s a statewide organization that
encourages networking withm the bisexual community
as well as among others m the sexual m inonties com
munity We play host to numerous social events, month
ly munches and an annual gathenng (503622 1178
www bmetor org 1 (7/03)
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women Participants are responsible for providing their
gbay2!4@yahoocom www geocitiescom/swimpdx 1(7/03)
503 234 4594 moms@eastsidewebsites com
www eastsidewebs/tes com/moms 1 (7/03)
Women's R ecreational B asketball N ight is every
Monday at James John School Bnng light and dark
T-shirts Newcomers welcome' (7:15-8 30 pm 7439 N
Charleston St. $3 )0 /0 3 )
Central Oregon: Social
The Lesbian N etw ork o f C entral Oregon wel
comes all lesbian, bi and trans women for monthly activ
ities, including potlucks. dances and drumming circles
M ight start a cancer support group (541-317 8457.)
Social group for gay and bi men in Central Oregon
M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties
(541-312 88811(7/03)
own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for
their ski# and fitness level A# skill levels welcome
(Tarn 503 659 2782 ncc I !27@hotmail com
www geocitites com/ncc 1127/forestpdx 1 (7/0 3 )
The Gay Women's Goff Group welcomes a# levels of
players (503380-1020 pgwggOyahoo com.) (7/03)
The Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for
equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest (Denise
Southern Oregon Social
A bdill-E llis Lambda Community Center plays
host to social events and groups C al for schedule (717
Siskryou Blvd. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927.
Ashland. OR 97520 5414886990 www abdeks org 1
(7/03)