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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 2003)
30 J v a t M f t • le b ru a ry 2 1 . 2 0 0 3 outreach HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bradley Angle House provides em ergency shelter for woman-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women A lso provides mdivid ual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (France 503232 7805 1(7/03) Clackam as Woman's Services offers shelter, sup port and resource referral to su rvivors of dom estic and sexual violence Lesbian bi and trans fnendly W heelchair accessib le TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (Office 503 722 2366 C risis Line 503 654 2288)17/03) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of Am enca located in Southeast Portland, offers support grou ps and drop-in se rvice s to wom en and children w ho are survivors of dom estic violence (Samantha 5 0 3 7 / 1 5503.) (7/03) Portland Women's C risis Line offers services for YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center Metro: Arts & Music Bridge* Vocal EnaemMe se e k s to em pow er and H ood every other weekend. (www.shout org ) (7/3) Swim Team for the gay « id -am he/kAj htm ) (7/03) lesbian community offers coached workouts for af s k i Com e swim with the Pups and improve your health and techniques Practices are at Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free the Grant H gh School pod. social group for fam ilies (including Metro: Recovery dads) H ave fun and Lunch Bunch plays host to A lcoholics Anonym ous m ake connections and friendships with m eetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every one (Noon daily , I pm Sunday Metropolitan Community (Megan al gbay214ffyahoo.com. wwv geocities com/swmpdx) (7/03) other greet fam ilies 1 Tennis m eets 8 am- Church of Portland. 2400 N E Broadway) (7/03) (Flora 503-284 0216 or Jaquekne 503-282-0565.) noon Su n d ay at U niversity Sax Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for (7/03) of Portland. First time is those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A ny gender and sexual onentation is welcom e (503 452-5961 www portlandsaa o rg ) (7/03) free, then $ 3 for su b se Mount Hood Queer net quent play. (503-735-9058 or w orks professionally « id 503-282-7210. rayscottvwaff yahoo, com.) socially. (5 03701-8302.) (7/03) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department ST D Program offers testing and treatment for sexual The B vaccinations B y appointm ent or on a first-com e, first- served walk m b a sis M o st insurance plans accepted, sliding-scale fee S e habla espanol (9 am-5 pm support organization for and genders to join in a vigo ro u s and celebratory M onthly open m eetings and English dance tradition, socials (PO Bex 4928 Portland. practicing w eekly for informal O R 97208 503 646-2802. www.rrwgwpdx org ) (7/03) sum m er perform ances. ( 6 3 0 pm Monday. Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization 503-234-4594 morrisffeastsidewebsttescom in which gay male natunsts/nud- www. eastsidewebsites. com/ morris.) ( 7/03) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a 24-hour hot line and shelter w holesom e environm ent Potluck for women, men and children w ho have been abused physically, sexually or em otionally Sp an ish speaking social third Sunday of every month 541 485 82321(7/03) Trillium Morris Dancsrs w elcom es all orientations c ro ss dressera and transsexuals ¡sts m ay enjoy the cam araderie of like-m inded gay men in a safe, available Plays host to a lesbian and tx w om en's su p port group (C nsis 800 281 2800 Business (7/03) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and “Chasing the Sun” is part of Kirsten Francis’ color-reductive woodblock series Personal Mythology at Brian Mark! Fine Art e v e ry M o n d a y at J a m e s D ollar Pizza m Beaverton, sp o n so r riding dim es and Jo h n Sc h o o l. B rin g light an d dark T-shirts. take day trips (5 pm second Sunday 6940 S W Ha/f N e w co m e rs w elcom e I (7 1 5 -8 3 0 pm O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a B M . jenorwhffaol.com.) (7/03) Charleston St. $ 3 .) (7 /03) Metro: Physical Recreation Central Oregon: Social social club for gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly Willamette Valley: Recovery Eugene S A A is a 12-step fellow ship for th ose w ho are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onentation is not an issu e (541-342-5582 w w w eu gen esaacom ) (7/03) events before deciding on m em bership (PO Box 3152. Portland. O R 97293-3152 organjnfofforgan-pdx.org. www.organpdx.org) (7/03) • Portland Bisexual Alliance sp o n so rs social and political events lor bi and bt-fnendy people and organ izes the Porttand Bi D ay ra#y (503-775-9717 pbaffbrportland.org wwwhportiand org.) (7/03) C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho w ere bom o r raised female but w ho d o n 't identify a s totally Portland Bisexual Woman is a support and d iscu s sion group for bt and questioning w om en W om en of any age, race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to female. This includes people bom female or intersexed attend. Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings second and fourth and w ho are unsure of their gender or w ho are consid Friday of every m onth (503-283-6433 ering changing identity, gu ys w ho are explonng posstbiii portlandbiwomenffaol.com.) (7/03) ties for inner/outer gender, those w ho are not transi tioning but identify alw ays or som etim es a s guys, as Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit well as gu ys w ho are transitioning or have transitioned. organization dedicated to fostering a positive com m unity greater public. H o n o rs and strive s for diversity m its W e w elcom e significant others and m em bers of all se x for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali (503-242-1675. bndgesvocalensemble&yahoo. com. http//community.oregonlive.com/cc/bndges H7/03) ual orientations M onthly social. (503-471-1515.)(7/03) D yk* Night Portland takes over a bar every other ties in general and S/M /leather/fetish in particular. (503- 727-3148 www pdx1eatheralliance.org) (7/03) Portland Leather Mon meet every second Saturday Portland Gay M an'* Chorus is open to singers, Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Su n day afternoon Sign up on the e-mail list at for potluck and socializing. M eet m en into a leather support m em bers and volunteers S e e k in g an individual www. technodyke com /dykenight lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. N o (dykenightportlandffyahoo com.) (7/03) dues, no form al organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the pest 15 years (503-226-2588 Portland La*M an Choir is a nonaudrtkm com m unity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers and volunteers. (503-241-8994. www.pkhok org) (7/03) Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men w ho are artists, w riters or m usicians or w ho pursue som e creative activity M onthly pottucks on the second Friday The (Carl 503-284-2971. 7(7/03) Ro*a City Gay Freedom Band provides an artistic outlet to all gay people and supportive fnends of varying m usical sk i* levels Perform s a variety of styles from classical to contem porary in annual and special (503-790-2170 mfoffrcgfborg. w*w rcgfb.org.) (7/03) event concerts 90« lesbian social group for w om en m eets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 5 03-642-3360 or 5032883575.) (7/03) (360-8968665 furryffaracnet.com.) (7/03) Portland M etro Prim# Timer» is a social group for mature gay m en and those w ho appreciate them, com Adventure Group. Portland's g a y and lesbian out The d o o rs group, organ ize s a vanety o f activities and social w elcom es all lesbian, bi and trans w om en for m onthly activities, including potlucks, d a n ce s and drum m ing cam ping and rafting. (PO Box 2201. Portland. O R circles. M ight start a can ce r supp ort group. 97208-2201 503-452-5680 vrww.adventuregroup.org.) (7/03) (5 41 -31 7-84 57) So cial group for The Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com peti tive dragon boat racing dub. Recruiting new m em bers in BINet Oregon is a statew ide organization that encourages netw orking within the bisexual com m unity 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 ly m unches and an annual gathering. (503622-1178. www.binetor.org.) (7/03) ow n equipm ent and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcom e. (Tam 50 36 59 -27 82 n ccl l27ffhotmail com www geocitites.com /nccl 127/forestpdx.) (7/03) The Gay Women's GoH Group w elcom es all levels of players (503-380-1020. pgwggffyaboo.com .) (7/03) The Brian 503-287-8651.) (7/03) or 360-254 1718 pdxpnmetimers&yahoo com. www geocities com/pdxprimetimers) (7/03) equestrian activities m the Pacific Northw est. (Denise Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social group for lesbians 3 5 and older, th e y meet for a potluck Portland State University Queers and Allies on the se co n d Saturday of each month E-mail new slet offers educational and social program m ing and support The ter is free on request (5037 6 0 -0 8 1 6 . 8atapsffaol.com.) (7/03) and referral se rvice s for people of all orientations Tackles issu e s pertinent to the queer com m unity on love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragem ent while having a good Gay M en's Draining Group m eets on the second cam pus and beyond. N o n -P S U students also welcom e and third Thursdays of the month. Looking for draw ers to attend activities and m eetings. (441A Smith tune C all or e-mail for a copy of the new sletter and inform ation about upcom ing events (Kathe the oldest gey. lesbian, bi and trans sociel/fund-raising Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-Ellls Lambda Community Canter plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule (717 Siskiyou B M . Ashland. Mailing address • P O Box 927. Ashland. O R 97520. 541-488-6990. www.abdeHis.org.) (7/03) Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos Memorial Center. 1825 S W Broadway. Portland. O R 97201 503-725-5681. queersandaHiesffmail pdx.edu. www.queersandalliespdxedu) (7/03) (541-312 8 8 8 1 ) (7/03) (Eileen 503-762-4742. www.amazondragons.org.) e s (P O B o x 5884. Portland. O R 97228 5 0 3 2 8 6 4 6 1 3 (PMtp 503-287-7447J n / 03) gay and bi men in Central O regon M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties. 2003. W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun. Friend* is a w eekly support and dtecussion group for and m odels Lesbian Network of Central Oregon even ts including hiking, skiing, m ountain biking, African Am erican gay and tx men. (5-7 pm W ednesday Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is Metro: General 7439 N pottucks and events G u e sts are minted to attend two building b o d ge s and prom oting understanding with the to fiH the role of M u sic Ubrarian. wwwpdxgmc org ) (7/03) W om en's Recreational B asketball N ight is (omenpdxffyahoo com. www.geocities.com//omenpdx/.) (7/3) Inspire the gay, lesbian and bisexual com m unity while m em bers, m usic and audiences. Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for 503654-3865 Lynn 503777-2339. kekavffrdrop.com.) (7/03) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The OUT door Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people w ho go biking, hiking, skating, m ush room hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about any other activity you can dream 14 ). O ccasional w eekend cam ping (Kim 541-484-2147 kimsffefn org www.outdoorgroup.org.) (7/03) Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday m orning in Eugene. (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank Lesbian Garden Club is a group of w om en w ho 54 1-484 82 59 or Sadie 541-485-3282 ) (7/03) The Eugans GLBT Tsnnis Group ge ts together w eekends to play for fun and exercise. O pen to aU age s and skill levels, (kfranken8ffyahoo.com.) (7/03) 503 909-2002 lgcoregonffaol.com .)( 7/03) Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples at Ankeny Street Stu d io C la sse s for Afferent dance Willamette Valley: Social organization m the state of O re go n M e e tin gs are the Rosa City Discussion Club the largest open pan- Asian A Pacific Islander LosM ans and Gay* is first two M o n d a ys of each m onth sexual/alternative sexuality club in the Northw est, is month A lso a m onthly dance social. (503-236-5129. vice organization serving the m id-W illam ette Valley. a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian and bi (wwwpoisonwaters com or w w w rosecourt.org.) (7/03) open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that « e outdanclngffyahoo.com ) (7/03) (5 0 3 3 6 3 8 0 0 6 P O Box 663. Salem. O R 97 30 80 663 safe, sane and consensual. M onthly m eetings, w ork sh o p s and new sletter (503-972-1869 The Portland Gay and Laabian Bow ling Association is in its 25th season! M e e ts Su n d a ys at www.salemcforg .1(7/3) Hollyw ood Lanes D rop-ins w elcom e anytim e (3 3 0 pm. Confluence! The Willamette Valley Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 30 pm Su n d ays at 4030 N E H alsey St Mating address: P O Box 80002. Portland. O R 97208 1002 503-293-0438 bowtpdxffaoi com. www.pdxbowl.com.) (7/03) C e n te r St. NE. (5 41-754-4144 conftuenceffaol.com. W hether yo u 're a running novice or a se ason e d marathoner, Portland Frontrunnars w elcom e gay, The Eugene Leebian/Gay/Bleexual 20s/30s So cial C lub enjoys a w e e kly gam e night and lesbian, bi and trans people of at abilities and Interests brunch every S u n d a y at B rail s (Brian 541 48 5 3437.) ( 7/03) A sian and Pacific Islander O regonians. Activities include pottucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events and w orkshops. Sa fe environm ent to meet and connect Jewish Gay M en's Group— -call for m eeting time and place. (503246-5939 efratmlevtffaol com.) (7/03) rcdcffteleport com www redcorg ) (7/03) with other A sia n s and Pacific Islanders (PO Box 12661. Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first Togothar Works a confidential group for lesbians, Portland. O R 97232 aplg_pdxffyahoo c o m ) (7/03) and third Friday o f each m onth at G a il's Dirty Duck. gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets for socials and A s- Bad Girl* is a so c a l and educational organization with (9 pm-midnght 439 NW Third A v e 5 03-224 8446 pdxsaltydgffaol com.) (7/03) and fourth M o n d a ys (7 X pm M ay September, 7 pm an em phasis on safe, sane and co n se n su al B D S M • snow board trips to M ount (503231-3992 lukjistffexdte com. wwwspimtech.com/ (filmtalkffaracnet.com.) (7/03) setting (503 292 1069 hamdougffaol co m ) (7/03) SOCIAL Saturday of the month. 503 294 7440 or 503 294 7401. ext 2 0 / 7 7 (7 / 0 3 ) 888 23 5-533 3) (7/03) Support group for gay men led by experienced gay therapist W illiam D ouglas, M A Peaceful, rustic bians and supportive fnends w ho m eet for d o w n h l ski and Men’s FllmTalk m eets Monday Friday except 1 5 pm W ednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 5 0 3 9 8 8 3 7 0 0 ) (7/03) bethnchmanlcswffword oberlm e d u ) (7/03) parties are held on the second regularly to d isc u ss films grou ps for victim s/survivors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse All service are free and confidential (503-235-5333 or Meaningful Journey« is a support/therapy group for trans w om en looking for connection and com m unity Facilitated by Beth Richm an, L C S W (503-754 6145 Portland-area gay men, le s wom en mho are into S/M . Play W ednesday evenings ( 17 S W Second Ave ly transm itted diseases. H IV testing and hepatitis A and Halios Counseling offers H IV counseling, m edication m anagem ent and addiction treatment to the lesbian, gay. tx and trans com m unities A n O regon Health Plan and Ryan W hite Program provider (525 N E Oregon S t . 0220. Portland. O R 97232 5 0 3 674 7 7 7 7 1(7/03) Ski Out is a group of so c a l group for setf-identifying offers sliding fee scale counseling lor individuals, cou ples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environm ent A lso offers a Lesbian Support G roup on victim s/survivors of dom estic violence and sexual assault 24- hour c n sis hotline with interpretation se rv ices for non English speakers A dvocacy for those filing restraining orders in Multnom ah C o u n ty Support Metro: Mental Health Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a cu ssio n s of topics of mutual interest. M e e ts second am ong 8 elf-identified w om en W o rksh o p s, d iscu ssio n s Leetherwomen's Supper Club <s a social group for and social events W om en of a* orientations and prefer en ce s can connect and ask questions during the Kinky wom en w ho share an Interest m D / S. age play, clothing October April First Baptist Church. 125 S E Cow ls St.. McMmnvHle Don 503 4348266.) (7/03) fetishes or B / D / S/ M . Pottucks and d iscu ssio n s are Urban Upstarts is an activity and social club for pro Woman'* Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second held on third Satu rdays Tuesday (P O B o x 17254. Portland. O R 9 7 21 70 254 97293) (7103) Portland has m ore to offer than clubs, and w e can prove Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for w om en 4. (P O Box 2372. Portland. O R 97217 503285-1414 503 972-2233 contactOpdxbadglrls n e t) (7/03) Biaaiual Community Forum is an age- and gender (PO Box 14931. Portland. OR «tdusive social, support and education network. seriously interested in the natural history of birds, plants and anim als to g o out birding. botanizing, tracking, etc Activities Include dances, poducks. A rid trips and a and to explore the m eaning of what we se e pd yom ory interest group M e e tin gs are every first 503226 7919.) (7/03) (7 30 pm 3 Friend» Coffeehouse, 201 SE 12th Axe. Laury 5032854848.) (7/03) M on day (Beth Lesbian* Enjoying Nature and Bdenco (LENS) Is fessional gay men between their late 2 0 s and early 4 0 s infoffpdxgaynet.com. www pdxgaynet co m ) (7/03) Young M on's Coffso Talk Is every W ednesday at 3 Fnends C offeehouse (7-9 pm X I S E 12th Ave.) (7/03) Washington County Mon Talk « an opportunity for styles start the first Friday and first Su n d ay of each The (5 03-819-4626. w ww portlandfrontnjnners.org.) (7/03) Potter'a Houso M inistries offers dancing every Capitol Forum Is a sexual m inonty social se r Unitarian U m versakst C ongregation o f Salem . 5090 w ww con8uencechorus.org.) (7/03) third Saturday of the m onth (7-10 pm. 3 8 3 0 S E 62nd The Gey Movie Group ge ts together to view and d isc u sse s G L B T film (7 pm Thursday Ave 5 0 3 7765024J (7/03) kfrankeriS&yahoo com ) (7/03) R ose CHy Softb all Aaaoclation is an adult The Lesbian Connection (TLC) m eets once a softball league for the gay. le sbian and bi com m unity m onth for potlucks and other various fun activities in and friends in the Portland m etropolitan area offe rs Eugene A i w om en w elcom e (Bonnie 541 683 2 7 9 3 ) (7/03) an o p e n d ivisio n and a w om en s d ivisio n and are affil iated w ith the N o rth A m erican G a y A m ate u r A thletic Lesbian Dane# Club of Eugene teaches ongoing a fun-loving group o f wom en w ho enjoy exploring a l gay men tvtng n W ashington C ounty to get together on aspects o f the environment Activities include b id watch a m onthly b a sis for Informal social interaction. private and professional, m W ashington. O re go n and ing. nature walks, archaeology, cam png. kayaking, star southern British Colum txa. D inner m eetings in Portland gBZing and an occasional 'le c t in . " N o experience neces- (6 X 8 X pm second Friday. Art 50 3842-2479 or arwtfffhevanet co m ) (7/03) Ro as town Rambler« Portland's gay and lesbian Marion berry Salon m eets m onthly m Salem for square dance dub. dances at m ainstream and plus lev- potlucks and d a cu ssio n of b o o k s tou ch n g on the Woman on Wtmole (WOW) is a m otorcycle d u b for e ls (PO Box 5352. Portland. O R 97 22 8 5 3 5 2 lesbian, gey, bi experience (Cary 503-363-6036 a l w om en w ho ik e to ride W e meet m onthly at SA rer www .roaetownrafnblers com .) (7/03) m edonbenysabnffaofcom ) (7/03) Cascade Flyer* are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both area w w w (503228667S casffyersffyahoo com gexxfhes com/c*s(lyers) (7/03) sa ty. (6 45-8 X pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503817-1989 or Im Xcunnm oham ffuhc com )(7/03) A lliance (503-450 9 9 9 9 w w w portlandgaysoftbaH c o m ) (7 / 0 3 ) ballroom dance le sso n s (susafyndffyahoo com.) (7/03)
