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)
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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
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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)