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outreach
HEALTH
mg. nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star
gazing and an occasional 'le c tu re " N o experience neces­
(645-830 pm second Thursday planning meeting.
503617-1989 or ¡otsXcunnmgham@uhc.com.)O/03)
sary.
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-
identifying w om en w ho are into S / M Play parties are
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
held on the second Saturday of the month.
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples
(503231 3992 luluhst@excite com
www speetech.com/-awntie/hkj.htm.) (7/03)
and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environ­
Metro: Anti-violence
ment A lso offers a Lesbian Support G roup on Thursday
Bradley-Angle H o u m provides em ergency shelter for
evenings
(17 SW Second Ave 503 294 7440) (7/03)
woman identified domestic violence survivors and a support
Mom2Mom is an alcohol-free social group for fam ilies
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
Free, confidential and safe
(Francie 503 232 7805 1(7/03)
C la c k a m a s W o m a n 's S e r v ic e s offers shelter, su p ­
port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly W heelchair
accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted
503 7222366 Cnsisbne 503654 2288)0/03)
(Office
Family Canter Outreach Office, a program of
Volunteers of Am erica located in South e ast Portland,
(including dads). H ave fun and m ake connections and
Metro: Recovery
Lunch B u n ch plays host to A lcoholics A nonym ous
m eetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every
one (Noon daily. I pm Sunday Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway) (7/03)
S e x A d d ic ts A n o n ym o u s is a 12 step program for
for victim s/su rvivors of dom estic violence and sexual
assau lt 24 hour c risis hotline w ith interpretation se r
vice s for non-English sp e a k e rs A d v o ca c y for th ose fit
m g restraining ord e rs in M ultnom ah C o u n ty Su ppo rt
gro u p s for victim s/su rvivors of violence, rape/sexual
assau lt and adult su rvivo rs of childhood sexual ab u se
(503 235 5333 or
A ll se rvice are free and confidential
888 235 53331(7/03)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi­
(503 452 5961 w w w porttandsaa org.) (7/03)
zation In which gay male natunsts/nudists may enjoy the
cam araderie of like-m inded gay men m a safe, w hole­
som e environm ent Potluck social third Su n day of every
Metro: Sexual
(omenpdx@yahoo.com.
wwwgeocities.eom//omenpdx/.) (7/3)
The M ultnom ah C ounty Health Departm ent
O RG AN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
month
S T D Program offers testing and treatment for sexual
social club for gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly
ly transm itted d ise ase s, H IV testing and hepatitis A and
potlucks and events G u e sts are invited to attend two
B vaccinations B y appointment or on a first com e, first
events before deciding on m em bership
served walk in 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
S A F E (Stop A b u s« for Everyone) t/ovides
(PO
Box 951. Tualatin. OR 97062 w ww safe4all org) (7/04)
Portland. OR 97208. 503-646-2802
www nwgwpdx.org.) (7/03)
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A ny
(PO Box 3152,
Portland. OR 97293 3152 organjnfo@organ-pdx.org.
www organ-pdx.org) (7/03)
Buck Braden's
look at New
Orleans shows
June 26-July 27
at Talisman
Gallery
Pinochle Group m vites others to play cards
Su n days at H obo s (6 pm. 120 NW Thud Ave Mike
503 203 8426)( 7/03)
A gay
Portland Bisexual Allianca sp o n so rs social and
reso u rce s for sexual m m onties w ho fall through the
cracks of traditional dom estic violence se rvice s
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
organization for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals.
M onthly open m eetings and socials (PO Box 4928.
gender and sexual onentation is w elcom e
and children w ho are survivors of dom estic violence
P ortla n d W o m e n 's C r is is L in e offe rs se rv ice s
(Flora
503 284-0216 or Jaquelme 503 282 0565.) (7/03)
friendships with other great fam ilies!
offers support groups and drop-in se rvice s to w om en
(Samantha 503 771 5503) (7/03)
Men's FilmTaik m eets regularly to d isc u ss film s
(filmtalkParacnet com.) (7/03)
Willamette Valley: Health
political events for bi and bi-fnendly people and organ­
W omenspace provides a 24 hour hot Ime and shelter for
izes the Portland Bi D ay rally (503-775-9717.
pba@biportfand.org. www.biportland.org.) (7/03)
503-4525680. wwwacfventuregroup org) (7/03)
women, men and children who have been abused physical
ly. sexually or emotionally Spanish speaking available
Portland Bisexual Woman Is a support and discussion
Plays host to a lesbian and bi women s support group
group for bi and questioning women W om en of any age,
(Cnsis 800281 2800 Business 541 485 8232) (7/03)
M e a n in gfu l Jo u rn e ys is a support/therapy group for
race, ability or cultural ongm are encouraged to attend.
Topic discussion m eetings second and fourth Fnday of
trans w om en looking for connection and com m unity
every month
Metro: Mental Health
Facilitated by Beth Richm an, L C S W
(503 754 6145
bethnchmanlcsw@word oberlm edu J (7/03)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Su p p o rt gro u p for gay m en kid by expenenced
Eugene S A A is a 12 step fellowship for those who are suf
gay therapist W illiam D ouglas. M A Peaceful, rustic
fenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onentation is
(503 292 1069 liamdoug&aol com ) (7/03)
setting
not an issue
(541 342 5582 www eugenesaa com ) (7/03)
(portlandjiwornen@attbi.com 7(7/04)
SOCIAL
(7 30 pm 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE
12th Ave. Laury 503-285 4848 )0/03)
M on day
Metro: Arts & Music
C a s c a d e F ly e r * are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both
Bridges Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and
private and professional, in W ashington. O regon and
insptre the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity while
southern Bntish Colum bia. D inner m eetings in Portland
building bridges and prom oting understanding with the
area.
greater public. H onors and strive s for diversity m its
m em bers, m usic and audiences. (5 03-242-1675
bndgesvocalensemble@yahoo. com.
http //community, oregonkve. com/cc/bndges 7 (7/03)
Gay M en's Draw ing Group se e k s those w ho like
to draw o r m odel M e e ts every se co n d and fourth
Thursday of the month.
(Phihp 503 287-7447.) (7/03)
Portland Gay M en's Chorus is open to singers,
support m em bers and volunteers Se e k in g an individual
to fill the role of M u sic librarian
(503-226-2588
wwwpdxgmc org.) (7/03)
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudition com m unity
choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers and
plchoir.org or
portlandlesbianchoirPhotmall.com) (7/03)
volunteers, (www
Real Connection is a social gathenng 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
The
(Cart 503-284 297 U (7/03)
Rose City Gay Freedom Band provides an artis­
tic outlet to all gay people and supportive friends of varying
musical s k i levels Perform s a vanety of styles from classi­
cal to contemporary m annual and special event concerts
(503-790-2170. mfo@rcgfb.org www rcgfb org.) (7/03)
(503-228-6675. casflyersffyahoocom.
www geoclties com/casffyers) (7/03)
organization dedicated to fostering a positive com m unity
equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill
for safe, sane and co nsensual alternative adult sexuali­
ties in general and S/M /leather/fetish m particular.
and fitness level. All skill levels welcome.
(503-727-3148 www pdxleatheralliance.org.) (7/03)
fem aie This includes people bom fem ale or m tersexed
and w ho are unsure of their gender o r w ho are co n sid ­
ering changing identity, g u y s w ho are exploring possibili­
ties for m ner/outer gender, those vrfio are not transi­
tioning but identify alw ays o r som etim es a s guys, as
well as gu ys w ho are transitioning or have transitioned
W e w elcom e significant others and m em bers of all se x­
ual orientations. M onthly social. (503-471-15/5.7 (7/03)
Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Su n day
afternoon Sign up on the e mail list at
.
w ww technodyke.com /dykem ght
50+ lesbian social group for w om en m eets on the
(4- 7 pm 503 6423360 or
503-286-3575.) (7/03)
F r ie n d s is a w eekly support and d iscu ssio n group for
(5-7 pm Wednesday.
Brian 503-287-865 1.7(7/03)
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a pottuck
(503-7600816
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is
Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
for gay, lesbian and bi
A sian and Pacific Islander O e g o rn a n s Activities include
potlucks. recreational outings, retreats, cultural events
and w orksh o p s Sa fe environm ent to meet and connect
with other A sia n s and Pacific Islan d e rs
(PO Box 12661.
Portland. OR 97232 aplgjjdx@yahoc co m .)(7/03)
Bed Girls is a social and educational organization with
an em phasis on safe, san e and co n se n su al 8 / D / S / M
am ong se lf identified wom en. W o rksh o p s, d iscu ssio n s
the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-rasing
organization xi the state of O regon. M eetings are the
first two M o n d a ys of each month.
(www
poisonwaters.com or www.rosecourt org) (7/03)
Jewish Gay M on's Group -ca d for m eeting time
(503 246-5939 efrarmlevi@aol.com.) (7/03)
and place
offers educational and social program m ing and support
and referral se rvice s for people of all orientations
Tackles issu e s pertinent to the queer com m unity on
cam pus and beyond. N o n -P S U students also welcom e
to attend activities and m eetings (441A Smith
Memorial Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR
97201 503-725-5681 queersandattm$@mail pdx.edu
www queersandaHtes pdx edu 7(7/03)
Rose City D iscussion Club, the largest open pan-
sexual/altem ative sexuality club in the Northw est, is
(503-972-1869.
rcdc@tefeport com www rede org 7 (7/03)
sh o p s and newsletter.
Together Works a confidential group for lesbians,
Lesbian Gordon Club is a group of women who love
gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice
and encouragement while having a good time. Call or e-mai
for a copy of the newsletter and Information about opcoming
events
(Kathe 503-909-2002. lgcoregon@aol com) 0/03)
start the first Fnday and first Sunday o f each month. A lso
a monthly dance social (503-236-5129
out_dancing@yahoo.com) (7/03)
The
Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcom es gay and les­
bian sailboat and powerboat owners to cm ise the WHamette
Rrver. Columbia River and Multnomah Channel Prom otes
good fellowship and safe boating.
(503-345-8523
pcydub@oarthlnk.net) (7/03)
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bo «ding
Association is in its 25th se aso n ! M e e ts Su n d a ys at
H ollyw ood Lan e s Drop-m s w elcom e anytim e (330 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address: PO Box 80002.
Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-293-0438.
bowlpdx@aol com. www pdxbowi.com.) (7/03)
The
Portland Frontrunners w elcom e gay,
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)
Rose City Softball Association is an adult softball
league for the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity » id fnenda
m the Portland m etropolitan area O ffe rs an open divi­
sion and a w om en's division and is affiliated with the
host to num erous so a sl events, monthly m unches and an
and to explore the m eaning o f what we se e
(Beth
503226-7919)0/03)
Bisexual C ommunity Forum « an age- and gender
lu h lim Enjoying Mature in d S d tn c t (LENS) <6
inclusive social support and education network.
a fun loving group of w om en « 4 » enjoy exploring a l
Activities include dances, potlucks. Held trips and a
aspects of the enw onm ent. Actuates include bird wetch-
The OUTdoor 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 up. O ccasion al w eekend
cam ping (Kim 541-484-2147 kims@efn org
www. outdoorgroup. org.) (7/03)
Frontrunner and Walkers go out every Saturday
(9 am. 15th and Agate. Hank
541-484 6259 or Sadie 541485-3282 7(7/03)
m orning in Eugene.
The
Eugene G L B T Tennis G roup g e ts togeth e r
a q e s an d skill le v e ls
(kfranken8@yahoo com.)
(7 / 0 3 )
Willamette Valley: Social
The Capitol Forum is a sexual rmnority social service
organization serving the m id-W illam ette Va#ey.
(503-363-0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663.
wwwsatemcforq.) (7/3)
Unitarian U n iv e r s a l C ongregation of Salem , 5090
Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus lev­
(PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228 5352
www rosetownramblers com.) (7/03)
els
Ski Out is a group of Portland-area ga y men, lesbians
se rio u sly interested m the natural history of turds, plants
and anim als to go out bkdlnq. botanizing, tracking, etc
Physical Recreation
(503-552-4769 wwwportlandgaysoftball.com.) (7/03)
and supportive friends w ho meet for downhill ski and
BINet Oregon is a statewide organization that encour­
Willamette Valley:
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed
G A LA Chorus reh e arse s 4-6 3 0 pm Su n d a ys at
second Sunday 6940 SW HaH
Btvd ¡enorwh@aol com ) (7/03)
ages networtong within the bnexuat com m unity a s w el as
am ong others In the sexual rrxnoritles commurvfy W e play
Abdilt-EHis Lambda Community Center plays host to
social events and groups. C a l for schedule. (717 Siskiyou
Bfvd. Ashland. Making address. PO Box927. Ashland. OR
97520. 541-488-6990 wwwabdellis org.) (7/03)
North Am encan G ay Am ateur Athletic Alliance.
Dollar Pizza m Beaverton, sp o n so r ndm g clinics and
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
(541-312-8881. 7(7/03)
(503-819-4626. www porbandfrontnjnners.org.) (7 703)
(9 pm-mdmght 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224 8446.
pdxsattydg@aol com.) (7/03)
A oeer facAtated
for gay and bi men in central O regon.
w e e k e n d s to play for fun and e xe rc ise . O p e n to all
lesbian, bi and trans people of aS abilities and interests
take day trips (5 pm
(541-317-8457.)
Social group
Ankeny Street Studio C la sse s for different dance styles
(7:30 pm May-Seplember, 7 pm
October-April. First Baptist Church. 125 S F Cowls St.,
McMinnville Don 503-434-6266) (7/03)
What Am I Doing Here is a social group for gay
wom en age s 40-55 (pennypd@thefreesite.com.
www whatamidoinghere no-fnlls.net or ) (7/04)
ities. including potlucks. dances and drum m ing circles.
Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples at
marathoner.
Young Men's Coffee Talk is every W ednesday at
3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9pm 201 SE 12th Ave.) (7/Q3)
Lesbian Network of Central Oregon w el­
Southern Oregon: Social
The
W hether yo u 're a running novice o r a se aso n e d
(PO Box 2372. Portland. OR 97217. 503-285■ 1414
info@pdxqaynet com www pdxgaynet com 7(7/03)
The
co m e s all lesbian, bi and trans w om en for m onthly activ­
(7/03)
cu ssio n s of topics of mutual interest. M e e ts second
it.
Central Oregon: Social
M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties.
gays, bisexuals and friends, m eets for socials and d is­
Urban Upstarts :s an activity and social club for pro­
(6:30 pm Monday.
503234-4594. morns@eastsidewebsites com.
www eastsidewebsites com/moms.) (7/03)
sum m er perform ances.
Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for
equestrian activities in the Pacific N orthw est. (Denise
503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339 ketrav@rdrop com.)
The
Women on Wheels (WOW) « a m otorcycle club for
Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for wom en
(503-622 1178 w ww bmetororg.) (7/03)
Portland State University Queers and Allies
Gay Women's Goff Group w elcom es ail levels of
players, (www turfg 1 ri 2 .com) (7/03)
The
all w om en w ho like to ride W e meet m onthly at Silver
(POBox 17254. Portland. OR 97217 0254
503-972-2233 contactOpdxbadgids net) (7/03)
annual gathering
(PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-286-4613
or 360-254-1718. pdxprimetimers@yahoo com.
www geoaties. com/pdxprimetimers.) (7/03)
503-659-2782. ncct t27@hotmaH com,
wwwgeocitilescom/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/03)
Leather Night and Red Hanky Social is the first
Lesbian Discussion A Social Group
for women of any age meets first and third Wednesdays to
talk about changng topes (630-8 pm 900 MW Sixth Ave
*253 5032270605 nghtoniesbosPyahoo com) (7/03)
Tuesday
mature gay m en and those w ho appreciate them, com ­
(Tam
and third Fnday of each m onth at G ad 's Dirty D uck
and social events W om en of a l orientations and prefer­
e n ce s can connect and ask q u e stion s d u m g the Kinky
Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
fessional gay men betw een their late 2 0 s and early 40s.
Portland has m ore to offer than clubs, and w e can prove
ffetaps@aol com ) (7/03)
a nonprofit com m unity voice
(360-896-6665 furry@aracnet.com.) (7/03)
and fourth M o n d a ys
on the second Saturday of each month. E mail new slet­
Metro: General
dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just
leather socialization for the past 15 years.
safe, sane and co nsensual M onthly m eetings, w ork­
third Saturday of the month.
ter is free on request
lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o
open to all onentations, fetishes » id lifestyles that are
(dykemghtportland@yahoo.com.) (7/03)
African Am erican gay and bi men.
for potluck and socializing. M eet m en into a leather
es
bom or raised female but w ho d o n 't identify a s tota&y
(Eileen
503-762-4742 www amatondragons org.) 0/03)
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
women. Participants are responsible for providing ther own
ing together for social, educational and cultural pu rpos­
C O Q S U R E is a social group for people w ho w ere
2003 W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun.
Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexual, nonprofit
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
polyam ory Interest group M e etings are every first
The Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com peti­
tive dragon boat racing d u b Recruiting new m em bers in
and gend ers to join in a vigo ro u s and celebratory
English dance tradition, practicing w eekly for informal
C enter S t N E (5 4 1 754-4 I 44
www
confhence@aol com.
confhjencechoms.org.) (7/03)
Eugene Lesbian /G ay/Bisexual 2O s/30s
So cial C lu b e n joys a w eekly gam e m ght and
brunch e ve ry S u n d a y at B ra il's (Brian
541 485-3437)17/03)
The
snow board trips to M ount H ood every other weekend.
Eugene s
(www skiout.org.) (7/03)
and d isc u sse s G L B T film
Gay Movie Group gets together to view
(7 pm Thursday
kfranken8@yahoo com.) (7/03)
a potluck the first Saturday o f every month for wom en
Swim Team for the gay and lesbian community offers
w ho love to cook, eat meet new friends and share
coached workouts for all s k i levels. Com e swim with the
The Lesbian Connection (TLC) m eets once a month
Pups and improve your health and techniques
for potlucks and other various fun activities in Eugene A l
Practices are at the Grant High School pool (Megan
gbay214@yahoo com www geocktes com/swimpdx) (7/03)
wom en w elcom e
Team Tennis m eets 8 am -noon Su n d ay at University
ballroom dance le sso n s,
great food.
(503-356-9552 prr@pc<u com 7(7/04)
Metro: Physical Recreation
Adventure Group. Portland a gay and lesbian out­
do o rs group, organizes a vanety of activities and social
events ind ucing hiking, skiing, m ouitain biking, cam ping
and rafting.
(PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97206-2201
of Portland First time w free, then $3 for subsequent
(503- 7359058 or 503-282 7210.
rvyscottvwaOys/hoo com 7 (7/03)
play
(Bonne 541683-2793 )0/03)
Lesbian Dance Club of Eugene leeches ongoing
(susetynd@yahoo.com.) 0/03)
Marion berry Salon m eets m onthly in Salem for
potlucks and d iscu ssio n of b o o k s touching on the
(Cary 503-363-6036
manonbefTysaktn@aol.com.) 0/03)
gay/lesbian/bi experience
Trillium Morris Dancers w elcom es all onentations