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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