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« 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
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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)