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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 18, 2003)
34 J " * * • « * ’ aprii IB. 2003 55 x S fr \ « a fun-loving group of w om en w ho enjoy exploring at outreach asp e cts o f the environm ent Activities Include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, cam ping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional ‘ lecture ' N o experience (6458 30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. 503-617-1989 or lois_ltcunninghemCuhc.com.) (7/03) necessary. Metro: Anti-violence offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environ identifying wom en w ho are into S/M . Play parties are ment A lso offers a Lesbian Support G roup on Thursday held on the second Saturday of the month evenings (17 SW Second Ave 503 294 7440) (7/03) Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter for group for women battered by women A lso provides individ ual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse (Francie 503 232 7805) (7/03) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, sup (503-231-3992. lululistCexcite com www spiretech com/-awnbe/luhi htm.) (7/03) Metro: Recovery (including dads). H ave fun and m ake connections and m eetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every one (Noon daily, I pm Sunday Metropolitan Community friendships with other great fa n n ie s' (Flora 503-284-0216 or Jaquelme 503-282-0565.) (7/03) Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway ) (7/03) S a x Addicts Anonym ous is a 12 step program for organization for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals. accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any M onthly open m eetings and socials gender and sexual orientation is w elcom e Portland. OR 97208 503 646 2802 www nwgwpdx. org.) (7/03) Family Center Outreach Office a proqram 'of Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support (503 452 5961 www portlandsaa org.) (7/03) (PO Box 4928. Volunteers of Am enca located in Southeast Portland, Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social orgam offers support grou ps and drop in services to w om en zation in which gay male natunsts/nudists may enjoy the and children w ho are survivors of dom estic violence (Samantha 503 771-5503) (7/03) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers services for victim s/survivors of dom estic violence and sexual assault 24- hour cnsis hotline with interpretation services for non English speakers A dvocacy for those filing restraining orders m Multnomah County Support groups for vic- tims/survrvors of violence, rape/sexual assault and adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse All service are free and confidential (503 2355333 or 888 235 5333) (7/03) Metro: Sexual cam araderie of like-m inded gay men in a safe, w hole The Multnomah County Health Department every month. som e environm ent Potluck social third Sunday of S T D Program offers testing and treatment for sexual ly transm itted d ise ase s. H IV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations B y appointment or on a first-com e, first- served walk m b a sis M o st insurance plans accepted, (9 am 5 pm Monday Fnday except I 5 pm Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 503 988 3700) (7/03) sliding-scale fee S e habla espanol. (omenpdxCyahoo.com. wwwgeocities.com//omenpdx/.H7/3) O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a social chi) Tor gay men w ho (PO Box 3152. Portland. OR 97293-3152 organ_mfoCorgan pdx org www organ pdx.org) (7/03) mem bership. A Su n d ays at H obo s. Womenspace provides a 24 hour hot line and shelter for women, men and children who have been abused physical ly, sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking, available Plays host to a lesbian and bi w om en's support group Metro: Mental Health (Cnsis 800281 2800 Business 541 485 8232) (7/03) Meaningful Journey« is a support/therapy group for (503-754 6145 belhnchmanlcswCword oberlm edu) (7/03) Willamette Valley: Recovery Support group for gay men led by expenenced Eugene S A A is a 12 step fellowship for those who are suf fenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual orientation is (503-292 1069 hamdougCaolcom) (7/03) tive dragon boat racing dub. Recruiting new m em bers In Trillium M orris Dancers w elcom es aB orientations 2003. W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun. and gend ers to join in a vigo ro u s and celebratory English dance tradition, practicing w eekly for informal Portland Bisexual Alliance sp o n so rs social and political events for bi and b-fnendly people and organ BiNet Oregon is a statewide organization that encour izes the Portland Bi D ay raBy (503-775-9717 pbaCbiportland org www txportland org.) (7/03) am ong others m the sexual mmonties community. W e play Portland Bisexual Women is a support and d is host to num erous social everts, monthly m unches and an annual gathering. (503-622-1178. www binetor.org.) (7/03) of any age. race, ability o r cultural origin are e n co u r gay therapist W illiam D ou glas. M A Peaceful, rustic setting gay Pinochle Group Invites others to play cards (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503-203-8426.) (7/03) cu ssio n group for bi and questioning w om en W om en trans wom en looking for connection and com m unity Facilitated by Beth Richm an, L C S W 5 jjp r are invited to attend two events before deciding on resources for sexual m m onties w ho fall through the Willamette Valley: Health o enjoy being nude. M onthly potlucks and events. G u e sts S A F E (Stop A b u s* for Everyone) provides cracks of traditional dom estic violence services (PO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 www safe4all org) (7/03) not an issue (5413425582 www eugenesaa com ) (7/03) aged to attend Topic d isc u ssio n m eetings se co n d and fourth Friday of e very month. (503-283-6433. portlandbiwomenCaol com ) (7/03) Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com m unity (Eileen 503-762-4742 wwwama 20 ndragons.org.)(7 /03) ages networking within the bisexual community as w ei a s Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for w om en Participants are responsible for p r o v in g their ow n equipm ent and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level All skill levels w elcom e (Tami 503-659-2782. nccl l27Chotmail com, wwwgeodtites.com/ncd 127/forestpdx.) (7/03) private and professional, in W ashington. O regon and ties in general and S/M /leather/fetish m particular. Gay Women's GoH Group w elcom es all levels o f players, (ww w turfgirli com.) (7/03) southern British Colum bia. D inner m eetings m Portland (503 727-3148 wwwpdxteatheralTiance.org.) (7/03) The for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuali SOCIAL White Bird presents the boundlessly energetic Netherlands Dance Theatre il on April 23 at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for fam ilies Lunch Bunch plays host to Alcoholics Anonym ous port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly W heelchair 503 7222366 Cnsisbne 503 654 2288 H 7/03) s Men's FilmTafk m eets regularly to d iscu ss film s ifilmtalkCaracnet.com.) (7/03) woman identified dom estic violence survivors and a support (Office A Y W C A of Greater Portland Counseling Center HEALTH Free, confidential and safe \ area (503228-6675 casffyersCyahoo com. com/casHyers.) (7 /03) for potluck and socializing. M eet men into a leather Lasbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northw est. (Derv$e 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 kelravCrdrop.com.) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday www. geoaties The (6 30 pm Monday. 503-234-4594. momsCeastsidewebsites.com. sum m er perform ances www.eastsKlewebsites.com/moms.) (7/03) Central Oregon: Social The Lasbian Network of Central Oregon w el com es all lesbian, bi and trans w om en for m onthly activ ities. including potlucks. dances and drum m ing circles. (541-317-8457.) Social group for gay and bi man m central O regon M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties (541-312-8881.)(7/03) Metro: Arts & Music C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho w ere Bfestyte and keep abreast of leather happenings N o (7/03) Bridges Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and bom o r raised female but w ho don't identify a s totaBy The inspire the gay, lesbian and bisexual com m unity while building bridges and prom oting understanding with the female This includes people bom female o r intersexed dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 15 years. love gardens and gardening They exchange plants, and w ho are unsure of their gender or w ho are consid (360896-6665 furryCarecnet.com.) (7/03) h o st to so cial e ve n ts and gro u ps. C a l for schedule. seed s, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a go o d greater public H o n o rs and strive s for diversity m its ering changing identity, gu ys w ho are exploring possibili time CaB or e-mail for a copy of the new sletter and (503-242-1675. bndgesvocalensembleCyahoo com. http //community.oregonkve.com/cc/brldges ) (7 /03) ties for inner/outer gender, those w ho are not transi Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com mformation about upcom ing events. (717 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland. Mailing address. PO Box 927, Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990. www.abdellis.org.) (7 /03) m em bers, m usic and audiences Gay M an's Draw ing Group se e k s those w ho like to draw o r model. M e e ts every second and fourth Thursday o f the month. (Philip 503-287-7447.) (7/03) Portland Gay M an's Chorus is open to singers, support m em bers and volunteers See kin g an individual to fill the role of M u sic Lforanan (503 226-2588 w ww pdxgmc. org )(7 / 0 3 ) Portland Las M an Choir is a nonaudition com m unity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers end volunteers (503-241-8994 wwwplchoKorg)(7/03) R sal Connection is a social gathering for ga y men w ho are artists, w riters o r m usicians or w ho pursue som e em otive activity. M onthly po llo cks on the second Friday The tioning but identify alw ays Of som etim es a s guys, as well a s gu ys w ho are transitioning o r have transitioned. W e w elcom e significant others and m em bers of afl sex ual orientations. M onthly social. (503-471-1515)0/03) Dyfcu Night Portland takes over a bar every other Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday afternoon. S ign up on the e-mail list at www.technodyke.com /dykemght (dykenrghtportlandCyahoocom) (7/03) 9 0 + lu s b ia n s o c ia l g r o u p 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) F rta n d s is a w eekly support and d iscu ssio n group for African Am erican gay and b men. (5-7 pm Wednesday Bnan 503-287865 1.1(7/03) Rosa City Gay Freedom Band provid es an artistic outlet to at ga y people and supportive friends of varying m usical skM levels Perform s a vanety o f styles group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck on the second Saturday o f each month E m ai new slet ter is free on request. (503-760-0816 8atapsCaol.com.) (7/03) (503-790-2170. mfoCrcg/borg. w ww regfb org.) 1 7/03) Imperial Sovereign Rote Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesban. b and trans soed/fond-raisin g first two M o n d a ys of each month. (wwwpoisonwaterscom or w w w rosecourt.org.) (7/03) Metro: General Jewish Gay Man'a Group- - call for m eeting time (503-246-5939 efraimlevCad com.) (7/03) and place. a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian and bi Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first A sia n and Pacific Islander O re go n ian s Activities include and third Friday o f each m onth at G a il's D irty Duck. potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events (9 pm mrdnight 439 NW Third Ave 503-224 8446 pdxsaltydgCad com.) (7/03) and w orksh o p s S a fe environm ent to meet and connect (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232 aplgj3dxCyahoo.com.) (7/03) with other A sia n s and Pacific Islanders Bad G irls is a social and educational organization with Leather-women's Supper Club « a social group for w om en w ho share an Interest m D /S. age-play, clothing fetishes o r B / D / S/ M . Potlucks and d iscu ssio n s are an em phasis on safe san e and co n se n su al B D S M held on third Satu rdays am ong self-identified w om en W o rksh o p s, d iscu ssio n s 97293H 7/03) (PO Box 14931. Portland, OR <PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 97217-0254 503-9722233 contactCpdxbadgrds net) (7/03) Tuesday Blaosuul Community Forum is an age- and gender A peer facilitated cam pus and beyond. N o n -P S U students also w elcom e to attend activities and m eetings (441A Smith W iam e tte River, Colum bia River and Multnom ah Memorial Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR 97201 503-725-5681. queersandaKesCmatlpdx edu www.queersandaHies.pdxedu)(7/03) (503-3458523. pcydubCearthknk net.)( 7/03) (503-972-1869. rcdcCteteport com www rcdc.org.) (7/03) IM ie th e r yo u 're a running novice o r a se aso n e d sh op s and newsletter. gays, b se xu a ls and fnends. m eets for socials and d is cu ssio n s of topics o f mutual interest. M e e ts second and fourth M o n days (7:30 pm May-September. 7 pm OctoberApnI. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St., McMtnnviHe Don 503-434-6266) (7/03) Urban Upstarts is an activity and social club for pro Rose City SoftbeN Association is an adult 3oftbeD fessional gay men between their late 2 0 s and early 40s. league for the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity and friends Portland has m ore to offer then clubs, and w e can prove n the Portland m etropolitan area. O ffe rs an open divi (PO Box 2372. Portland. OR 97217. 503-285-1414 infoCpdxgaynet com wwwpdxgaynel com ) (7/03) sion and a w om en's civision and is affiliated with the it. Young Men's Coffee Talk is every W ednesday at 3 Fnends C offeehouse. (7-9 pm 201 SE 12th Ave ) (7/03) Lesbian D iscussion A Social Group for w om en of any age m eets first and third W e dn e sdays to talk about changing topics (630-8 pm 800 NW Sixth Ave »255 503227-0605 rightonlesbosCyahoo com ) (7/03) (503-552 4769 wwwportlandgaysoftha» com) (7/03) Rosa town Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub. dances at m ainstream and plus lev (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 www rosetownramblers. com.) (7/03) all wom en w ho Bke to ride W e meet m onthly at Silve r DoSer Pizza in Beaverton, sp o n so r ndtng clm ics Bnd second Sunday 6940 SW Ha» Bfvd /enorwhCaol com H I 103) Ski Out is a group of Portland-area gay men. lesbians and supportive fnends w ho meet for downfuB ski and snow board trips to M ount H ood every other w eekend, (www about org ) (7/03) Swim Team for the gay and lesban community offers Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503 285-4848) (7/03) and to explore the m eaning of whet we see. 503-226-7919 ) (7703) (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 503452-5680 www adventuregroup.org.) (7/03) Caacada Lesbians Enjoying Nature and S cience (LEN S) The (Beth North Am erican G ay Am ateur Athletic Alliance els Women on Wheels (WOW) is a m otorcycle club for and rafting Arne son Oregon« a a lesbian-focused com peti Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The O U Tdoor Group is a friendly, in clu sive bunch o f E u ge n e pe o p le w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m u sh room hunting, skiing, hot sp rin gin g and just about any o th e r activity yo u can dream up. (Kim 541-484-2147. kimsCefn.org w w w outdoorgroup.org.) (7/03) O c c a sio n a l w e e ke n d cam ping. Frontrunner and Welkers g o out every Saturday (9 am. 15th and Agate Hank 541-484-6259 or Sadie 541-485-3282.) (7/03) m orning m Eugene The Eugene G LBT Tennis Group ge ts together w eekends to play for fun and exercise. O pen to aS age s and skill levels. (kfranken8Cyahoo.com.) (7/03) Portland Frontrunnsra w elcom e gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of afl abilities and interests. (503-819 4626. vwvw portlandfrontrunners.org.) (7/03) Potter's House M inistries offers dancing every third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd Ave. 503- 775-5024 ) (7/03) do o rs group, organizes a vanety o f activities and social events includm g hiking skiing, m ountain bklng. cam ping aviators, both Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating. sate, sane and consensual M onthly m eetings, w ork open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for wom en gey. lesbian and b Pacific Coast Yacht Club w elcom es gay and The Portland Gay and Lasbian Bowfing Association is in its 25th se a so n 1 M e e ts Su n d ays at H ollyw ood Lanes. D rop-ins w elcom e anytim e (330 pm 4030 NE Halsey St. Mating address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438. bowtpdxCaol.com. www pdxbowl.com ) (7/03) se rio u sly interested m the natural history of bate, plants and anim als to go out brdm g. botanizing tracking, etc F ly o r * are out_ dancmgCyahoo com) (7/03) The Activities include dances, potlucks. field tnpe and a M onday. (7.30 pm . style s start the first Fnday and first Su n day of each month. A lso a m onthly dance social (503-236-5129 lesbian saifooet and pow erboat ow ners to cruise the Inclusive social, support and education netw ork poiyem ory interest group M e e tin gs are every first at A nkeny Street Studio. C la sse s for different dance Tackles issu e s pertinent to the queer com m unity on Rose City Discuseiofi Club, the largest open pan- A bd ili-Ellis Lam bda Com munity Canter plays Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples and referral se rvice s for people of all orientations take day trips (5 pm and social events W om en of all orientations and prefer en ce s can connect and ask q uestions during the Kinky Woman's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second (Kathe 503-909-2002. lgcoregonCaol.com.)( 7/03) marathoner. organization m the state of O regon M eetings are the Aslan l Pacific Islander le sb ian s and Gays is Portland State University Queers and Allies offers educational and social program m ing and support Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, from classical to contem porary in annual and sp e cu l event concerts (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-286-4613 or 3 6 0 2 5 4 1 718. pdxpnme timers Cyahoo com www geoaties.com/pdxpnmehmers) (7/03) es sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the Northw est, is F u n n y L a d la s T a a a n d P o e e y S o c ie t y is a social (Cad 503-284-2971.) Cl703) ing together for social, educational and cultural pu rpos Lasbian Garden Club is a group of w om en w ho Southern Oregon: Social Willamette Valley: Social The Capitol Forum is a sexual m m onty social service organization serving the m id-W illam ette Valley (503-363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem. OR 973080663. www salemcf org H 7/3 ) Confluancai The Willamette Valley Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses 4-6 3 0 pm Su n d a ys at Unitarian U rw erse kst C ongregation of Salem . 5090 (541-754-4144 confluencnCaol com wwwconHuencechows.org.) (7/03) C enter St. NE. Eugene Lasbian/Gay/Bisaxual 20s/30s Social Club enjoys a w eekly gam e mght and brunch every Su n d ay at B rail's (Bnan 541 -485-3437.) (7 /03) The Gay Movie Group ge ts together to view (7 pm Thursday. kfrankenSCyahoo com.) (7/03) E u ge n e 's and d isc u sse s G L B T fNm The Lasbian Connection (TLC) m eets once a m onth for po tlu cks and other variou s fun activities in coached workouts for all s k i levels Com e swim with the Eugene. All w om en w elcom e Pups and improve your health and techniques. Practices are at the Grant High School pool (Megan gbay2!4C yahoo com www geocities com/swimpdx.) (7/03) (7/03) (Bonnie 541 -683-2793) Lasbian Dance Club of Eugene teaches ongoing (susefyndCyahoocom.) (7/03) bell room dance le sso n s. Taam Tennis m eets 8 am -noon Su n d ay at University Marion berry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem for of Portland First time is free, then $ 3 for subsequent potlucks and d iscu ssio n of b o o k s touching on the (503-735-9058o r503282-7210 rayscottvwaCyehoo com ) (7/03) gsy/lesb ian /b experience play (Cary 503-363-6036 manonberrysalonCaol com ) (7/03)
