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17.2003 30 fying women who outreach HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Uutst@ excite com. www aprretech.com/ ~awnneAiki.htm.) (7/03) d iscu ss film s offers slidm g fee scale counseling for individuals, cou (7/03) sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (An des and interests (5038194626. wwwportlantfmntnjnnersorg) am P o t t o r ’s H o u m l ü i i l i ü l ê i ples and grou ps m a safe, confidential and supportive Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social environm ent A lso offers a Lesbian Support G roup on group for fam ilies (inducing dads) (17 S W Second 4 v e 503 294 7440 or 503 294 7401. ext 2017)0/03) H ave fun and m ake connections and offers dancing every third Saturday (7-10 pm 3830 SE 62ndAm. 503 -7 7 5 -5 0 2 4 7(7/03) o f the m onth frie n d sh p s with other great fam ées! Roee City Softball Association (Flora 503-284-0216 or JaQueine 503282-0565) (7/03) is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity » id Metro: Recovery Mount Hood Quoor netw orks pro area, offers Lunch Bunch plays host to A lcoholics Anonym ous fessionally and socially. w om e n 's division and are affSated support group for w om en battered by w om en A lso pro all genders w ho have experienced emotional, physical or bian. bi and trans people of a l a b i M an's FltmTaJk m eets regularly to (fUmtaMaiacnet com ) Y W C A of Creator Portland Counseling Cantor for female identified dom estic violence survivors and a vides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunner» w elcom e gay, les the month (5 03-2313992 W e dn e sday even ings B ra d le y A n g l* H o u m provides em ergency shelter W hether you 're a running norice o ra are n to S / M Play par Use are held on the second Saturday of friends in the Portland m etropolitan an open division and a m eetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every (503701 8302.7(7/03) one (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway) Northwest Candor Affiance is a social and support organization for cross- (503-450-9999. w ww (7/03) dre sse rs and transsexuals M onthly open portlandgaysoftball.com.) (7/03) W heelchair accessib le TTD. relay calls and collect calls Sex A ddicts Anonym ous is a 12 step program for m eetings and socials. (Office 503-7222366 Cnsis Line 503654 2288)0/03) those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any 503232 7805)0/03) Clackam as W om an's Se rvice s offers shelter, su p port and resource referral to su rvivors of dom estic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly accepted Fam ily Center Outreach Office a program of gender and sexual orientation is welcom e (503-452 5961 www portlandsaa org) (7/03) Volunteers of Am erica located in Southeast Portland, (Samantha 503 771 5503 ) 0/03) Portland W om en's C risis Line offers services for (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 503646-2802 www nwgwpdx. org ./(7/03) Roaatown Ramblers Portland's ga y and lesbian square dance club, dan ce s at m ainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352. www.rosetownramblers.com.) (7/03) O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social club for gay men who en py being nude Monthly potlucks offers support groups and drop in services to wom en and children w ho are survivors of dom estic violence with the N orth Am erican G ay Am ateur Athletic Alliance. Metro: Sexual and events G uests are invited to attend Sw im T u r n for the gay and lesbian two events before deciding on member The Multnom ah County Health Department S T D Program offers testing and treatment for sexual com m unity offers coached w orkouts for all skill levels. C o m e sw im wtth the (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 972933152 organ^nfoQorgan pdx org www otgarepdx.org) (7/03) ship P u p s and im prove your health and victim s/survivors of dom estic violence and sexual assault 24 hour cn sis hotline with interpretation services for non ly transm itted d ise ase s. H IV testing and hepatitis A and English speakers A dvocacy for those Wing restraining served walk in b a sis M o st insurance plans accepted, A orders in Multnom ah County Support groups for vie (9 am-5 pm Monday Fnday except I 5 pm Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 503 988 3700) (7/03) w eekly for fnendty gam es Pinochle Group m eets at H o b o 's (6 pm Sunday. 120 NW ftml Am George 503 760- I248.1T/03) H igh Sch o o l pool. (Megan at gbay214@yahoo.com. wwwgeocities.com/swimpdx) (7 /03) Portland's Portland B iu x u a l Alliance spon noon S u n d a y s at U niversity of so rs social and political events for bi and bi fnendy people and organizes the subsequent play tims/survTvors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse A l service are free and confidential sliding-scale fee S e habla espanol (503-235 5333 or 8882355333) (7/03) Metro: Mental Health Willamette Valley: Health Portland B i D ay rally W om enspace provides a 24 hour hot Ime and shelter H elios C ounseling offers H IV counseling, m edication for wom en, men and children w ho have been abused m anagem ent and addiction treatment to the lesbian, physically, sexually or em otionally Sp an ish speaking gay. bi and trans com m unities A n O regon Health Plan available Plays host to a lesbian and tx w om en s sup (525 NE Oregon S t . »220. Portland. OP 97232 503 674 7777 )( 7/03) and Ftyan W hite Program provider (Cnsis 800-281 2800 Business 541 485-8232 ) (7/03) port group (503-754 6145 bethnchmanlcsw@word obedm edu) (7/03) Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugons S A A is a 12 step fellow ship for those who Support group for gay men led by experienced are suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual gay therapist W illiam D ou glas. M A Peaceful, rustic orientation is not an issu e setting (503 292 1069 hamdoug@aol com ) (7/03) (Ray 360-576-0590 rayscottvw@yahoo.com.) (7/03) pba@txponlandorg. www txportland org.) (7/03) orientations and genders to jo« in a rigor Portland Bisexual Women is a su p o u s and celebratory English dance tradi Trillium Morris Dancers welcom es all port and d iscu ssio n group for bi » id tion, practicing weekly for informal sum questioning w om en W om en of any age. mer performances. (630 pm Monday 5032344594. are encour m orrisGeastadBwebsrfes.com . wwweastsidewefesites.com /m ofrisJ (7/03) aged to attend. Topic d iscu ssio n m eet trans w om en looking for connection and com m unity (541 342 5582 T urn Tennis m eets 8 am- Portland. First time is free, then $ 3 for (503 775-9717. race, ability o r cultural origin Meaningful Journeys is a support/therapy group for Facilitated by Beth Richm an. L C S W techniques. Practices are at the G rant 8 vaccinations B y appointm ent or on a first-com e, first ings second and fourth Friday of every m onth (503-2836433 pordandxwomen@aol com .7(7/03) W oman's Recreational Basketball Night is every M o n d a y at Jam es John Sch o ol. B ring light and dark T-shirts. > is a pan- (7.15-8 30 pm. 7439 N Charleston St. $3.7(7/03) N ew com ers w elcom e! sexual. nonprofit organization d e fe a te d www eugenesaa com ) (7/03) to fostenng a positive com m unity for C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho w ere adult sexualities in general and S/M /leather/fetish in particular safe, sane and co nsensual alternative SOCIAL bom o r raised female but w ho d o n 't identify a s totafly fem ale This includes people bom female o r m tersexed (503727-3148. www pdxleatherath3nce.org.) (7/03) Metro: A rts & Music and w ho are unsure o f their gender or w ho are consid ering changing identity, g u y s w ho are exploring p o sa M i B r M g H V o cal Ensem ble s e e k s to e m po w e r ties for inner/outer gender, those w ho are not transi an d in sp ire the gay. le sb ia n a n d b ise xu a l com m u n ity w hile b u M in g b rid g e s an d p ro m o tin g u n d e rsta n d in g tioning but identify alw ays or som etim es a s guys, as w ith the gre a te r pub lic H o n o rs an d striv e s fo r W e w elcom e significant others and m em bers of all se x d iv e rsity in Its m e m be rs, m u sic an d au d ie n ce s. ual orientations M onthly social. (503-242-1675 bndgesvocalenaembie&yahoo com. http://commumty.oregonlive.com/cc/bridges) Dyka Night Portland takes w a r a bar every other 0/03) Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after noon. Sign up on the e-mail list at www.technodyke.com/ Portland M etro P rime Timers is a social group for (7 / 0 3 ) Portland Gay M an's Chorus is open to singers, support m em bers and volunteers Se e k in g an Individual to fill the role o f M u sic Librarian (503-226 -25 88 w ww pdxgmc org) (7/03) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudition com m unity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers and volunteers (503-2418994 wwwpkhoir.org.) (7/03) Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men w ho are artists, w nters or m usicians or w ho pursue som e creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second Fnday (Carf The 503-284 2971.) (7/03) Rote City Gay Freedom Band provides an artis tic outlet to a# gay people and supportive friends of varying m usical sldl levels Perform s a variety of styles from classi cal to contem porary in annual and sp e e d event concerts (503- 790-2170 infoQrtglborg www.itglb.org.) (7/03) well a s gu ys w ho are transitioning o r have transitioned. dykervght. (503-471-1515.) (7/03) (dykenghtportland@yshoo.com.)O/03) Portland Lu th e r Man meet every ing. M eet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast first Saturday o f the m onth Let s break bread together, of leather happenings N o dues, no form al organization, share cooking tips and go o d food, and meet new no officers or board. Just leather socialization for the friends. (Jeanette or Monica 503-591-1823. jvr@pcez com ) (7/03) past 15 years. (360-8968665 furryOarbcnet.com.) mature ga y m en and those who appreciate them, com Metro: Physical Recreation ing together for social, educational and cultural pu rpos Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out Friends Portland State University Queers and A lliu pm Wednesday Brian 503-287-8651. 7 (7/03) Funny Ladiet Tea and Posay Society is a social on the se co n d Saturday of each month E-mail newstet ter is free on request (503 760-0816 llataps@aol. com.) (7/03) Gay M an 's Draw ing Group m eets on the second and third Th ursdays of the month. Looking for draw ers and m odels (PO Box 5 884. Portland. OR 97228 503-2864613 or 360-254 1718. pdxpnmetimers&yahoo com www geocriies.com/pdxpnmetimers) (7/03) offers educational and social program m ing and support and referral se rvice s for people o f all orientations group for lesbians 35 and older. They meet for a potfuck (Phtkp 503-287 7447.) (7/03) do o rs group, organizes a variety of activities and social events « d u d k ig hiking, skiing, m ountain biking, cam ping (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201. 503452-5680 www.admnturegroup.org.) (7/03) and rafting Tackles issu e s pertinent to the queer com m unity on cam pus and beyond N o n -P SU students also w elcom e The (441A Smith Memonat Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR 97201. 503-725-5681 queersandahiesOmailpdx edu www queersandaMespdx edu.) (7/03) 2003. W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun. (Eihen 503-7624742 wwwamaaondragons org ) Rosa City D iscussion Chib, the largest open pan- The OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m ush host to num erous social events, monthly m unches and an room hunting, skiing, hot spnngm g and just about any annual gathering. (5 03622-1178. other activity you can dream up. O ccasion al w eekend www binetor.org.) (7/03) sexual/attem ative sexuality d u b « the Northw est, is are Forest Group outings a re cooperative adventures for are responsible for providkig their w om en Participants the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising sh o p s and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdc@teleport.com. www redc.org.) (7/03) ow n equipm ent and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level Ail ski# levels w elcom e (ww w poisonwaters com a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian and bt Jew ish G a y M a n 's G ro u fX — call for m eeting time and place. (5 03246-5939 efmmlevrifaol com ) (7/03) cu ssm n s of topics o f mutual interest. M e e ts second and fourth M o n d a ys (7:30 pm May-September. 7 pm Gay Woman's Goff Group w elcom es a# levels of players. (503380-1020. pgwgg@yahoo.com.) (7/03) and w orkshops. Sa fe environm ent to meet and connect Lu th e r Night and Rad Hanky Social is the first The (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232. apig_pdx@yahoo com ) (7/03) and third Friday o f each m onth at G ad 's D irty D u ck October April. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St, McMinnville Don 503434-6266) (7703) Bad Girls is a social and educational organization with (9 pm-midnight 439 NW Third Am. 503-224-8446 pdxaaltydgOaolcom.) (7/03) an em phasis on safe, san e and co n se n su al B / D / S/ M Leadiereromen1» Supper Club is a social grotp for am ong self-identified w om en W o rksh o p s, d isc u ssio n s women who share an Interest in D/S. age play, dothmg fetish and social events W om en of a l orientations and prefer e s or B/D/S/M Potlucks end dneussions am held on third en ce s can connect and ask q u e stion s during the Kinky Woman's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every se co n d Tuesday (PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 97217/3254. 503972-2233. contactOpdxbadgiria.net.) (7/03) Saturdays (P O fla t Bisexual C ommunity Forum « an age- and gender- 14931. Portbnd. OR 97293)0105) Lesb ian Naturalist Netw ork form ing for w om en se rio u sly interested in the natural history o f birds, plants and anim als to go out txrdmg, botanizing, tracking, etc. and to explore the m eaning of what w e se e (Beth Togothor Works, a confidential group for lesbians, (Tam 503-6592782 ncc 1127@hcitmail com www geocitites.com/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/03) gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets for socials and d s - Urban U pstarts is an activity an d so c ia l clu b for p ro fe ssio n a l g a y m en betw een their late 2 0 s and (7/03) (PO Box 2372. Portland. OR 97217 503-285 1414 lnfo@pdxgaynet com. www pdxgaynet.com) (7/03) w e can p ro ve it The Lesbian Garden Chib is a group o f w om en w ho Washington County M u Talk is an opportunity for Out Dancing teaches dencm g for sam e-sex couples gay men bring m W ashington C ounty to get together on at Ankeny Street Studio. C la sse s for different dance a m onthly b a sis for informal social «teraction (6 30-8 30 pm second Friday Art 503-6422479 or arw4@hemnet c o m ) (7/03) m onth A lso a m onthly dance social Woman on Whoolt (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for The Lesbian Dance Club of Eugena teaches ongoing (suse/ynd@yahoo com ) (7/03) ballroom dance le sso n s. (503 236-5129 Unitarian Um vereafist C ongregation o f Salem . 509 0 (541-7544144 confluence@aolcom www.conlhjencechorus.ofg.) (7 /03) Eugene Lesbian/Gay/BIsexual 20*/30» Social Club enjoys a w eekly gam e night and brunch every Su n day at Brad's. (Brian 54) 485-3437.) 0/03) The out_ dancing@yahoo com) (7/03) The Laahian Connection (T LO m eets once a month w m e n welcom e ing. nature walks archaeology, camping, kayakng. star all w om en w ho kke to ride W e meet m onthly at Silver Portland Gay and LasMan Bowling Association is « Its 25th se a so n 1 M e e ts Su n d a ys at D o la r Pizza m Beaverton, sp o n so r ndxig d k iic s and H ollyw ood Lan e s D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3.30 pm. vate and professional, fi W ashington, O regon and southern ga zn g and an occasional 'le ctu re .' N o experience neces sary (6 46-8 30 pm second Thursday plannmg meeting. British Cotum ba Dinner meebnga in Portland area. 503617-1969 or kxa_ k_cumngham@i»K com.) (7/03) second Sunday 6940 SW Hal Btvd jenorwh@aoi com.)(T/03) (5032288675 cathyersOyahoc com WWW geocites.com/casriyera) (7/03) Lulu's Psrvy ffayhouee s a soewi group for self-identi Woman Who Cook and Recipe Exchange meet 4030 NE Halsey St Maàng address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 972081002. 503293-0438 bov4pdx@aolcom. www pdxbowl com ) (7/03) take day trips (5 pm Willamette Valley: Social C e n te r S t N E 503 226- 7 9 (9 X 7 / 0 3 ) and bi aviators, both pri (kfrankeo8@yahoo com.) (7/03) (Kathe 5039032002. lgcoregon@aol.com ) ( 7/03) «form ation about up co m n g events. Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is Cos coda Ffyare are gay. le sb a n and s k i levels time C a l or e-mail for a copy of the new sletter and Young Mon’t C o ffu Talk is every W ednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Am ) (7/03) Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a potyam ory interest group M e e tin g s are every first a fun-loving tyoup of wom en vdio eryoy exploring a l aspects of the environment Activities include turd watch Eugena GLBT Tennis Group ge ts together w eekends to play for fun and exercise. O pen to a# ages Confluence! The Willamette Valley Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Su n d a ys at seed s, advice and encouragem ent while having a good inclusive social, support and education network. (130 pm 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 5032854848)0/03) Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday am 15th and Agate Hank 5414846259 or Sadie 541485-3282) (7/03) m orning In Eugene. (9 love gard ens and gardening They exchange plants, styles start the first Friday and first Su n day of each M onday (Kim 541484-2147 kims@efnorg www.outdoorgroup.org.) (7/03) cam ping The The Losbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northw est. (Dense 503654 3865 Lynn 503 7772339 kelrav@rdrop com l early 4 0 s Portland h a s m ore to o ffe r than d u b s, and Willamette Valley: am ong others « the sexual minorities community. W e play Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is with other A sia n s and Pacific Island ers AbcM-EMs Lambda Community Contar plays host to social events and groups. C a l for schedule. (717 Siskiyou B M . Ashland Mating address: PO Box 927. Ashland OR 97520. 5 414886990. wwwabdeHs.org.)0/03) Physical Recreation Metro: General potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events Southern Oregon Social BiNet Oregon is a statewide organization that encour organization « the state of O regon M e e tin gs are the A sian and Pacific islander O re go n ian s Activities include gay and M men in Central O regon. M on th ly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties. ages networiung within the bisexual community a s we# as safe, sane and consensual M onthly m eetings, w ork or w ww rosecourt.org.) (7/03) S o c ia l group for (541-317-8457.) Am nion Dragons is a lesbian-focused com peti to attend activities and m eetings open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that potlucks, dances and drum m ing circles. M igh t start a cancer support group. tive dragon boat racing club. Recruiting new m em bers in Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is first tw o M o n d a ys of each m onth w om en for m onthly activities, including (541-3126881) (1/03) es. African Am erican gay and bi men. (5-7 LasM an Network of Central Oregon w elcom es all lesbian, tx and trans The second Saturday for pottuck and socializ 50* lesbian social group for w om en m eets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-286-3575.) (7/03) is a w eekly support and d iscu ssio n group for Central Oregon: Social Mika Walsh'« Ungkat (Morningt The Stolen Children) Australian Series is part of Jacobs Gallary's Beck by Popular Deinand for potlucks and other various fun activities « Eugene A l (Bonnie 5416832793 ) (7/03) Marionborry Salon m eets m onthly « Salem for potlucks and d sc u ssio n of b o o k s touching on the le s (Cary 503 3636036 manonberrysaionOaol com.) (7/03) bian. gay. bi experience