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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 19, 2003)
• Se p te m b e r 1 9 .2 0 0 3 Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (L E N S ) outreach is a fun bvm g group of wom en w ho e n p y exploring gazing and an occasional "lecture " N o experience nec (6 45830 pm second Thursday planning meet ing 503617 1969 kxs_ k_ cunoinghamQuhc com >17/04) e ssary Metro: Recovery HEALTH al aspects of the environment Activities include bird watch n g. nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayakng. afar Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self identi Metro: Anti-violence Lunch Bunch plays host to A lcoholics Anonym ous fying women who are into S / M Play parties are held on the m eetings for gay men and lesbians but is open to every second Saturday of the month (50323 1 3992 k k k stQ B red le yA n gle H o u m provides em ergency shelter one excite com lor wom an identified dom estic violence survivors and a (Noon daily. I pm Sunday Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway) support group for w om en battered by w om en A lso pro (7/03) M an 's FllmTalk m eets regularly to d iscu ss films (NmtBlkQaracnet com.) (7/03) www speetech com/-awntie/lulu.htm) (7/04) vides indM dual support and advocacy for queer youth of Rainbow Recovery is an A l A non m eeting at all genders w ho have experienced em otional, physical or M etropolitan Com m unity C hurch with a G L B T focus for M om 2M om is an alcohol free social group for fam ilies those seeking to recover from the effects of problem (including dads) H ave fun and m ake connections and sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Francie 503 232 7805 1(7/03) dnnking of a relative or friend (6 pm Thursday 2400 NE (Flora 503284-0216 or Jaquekne 503 282-0565) (7/03) fnendsN ps with other great families! Clackam as W om an's Services offers shelter sup Broadway 7(7/04) port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and Sex A ddicts Anonym ous is a 12 step program for Northwest Gander Alliance is a social and support sexual violence Lesbian. t> and trans friendly those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A ny organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly W heelchair acce ssib le TTD relay calls and collect calls gender and sexual orientation is w elcom e open m eetings and socials (Office 503 722 2366 Cnsis Line 503 654 2288 X 7 103) (503 452 5961 wwwporttandsaa org) (7/03) accepted O regon M an Enjoying Naturism is a social organi Fam ily Canter Outreach Office a program of Volunteers of Am erica located m Southeast Portland, offers support gro u p s and drop in se rvice s to w om en and children w ho are survivors of dom estic violence (Samantha 503 771 5503) (7/03) (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208. 5035452802 www nwgwpdx org) (7/03) zation m which gay male natunsts/nudists may en)oy the cam araderie o f Ik e m inded gay men m a safe, whole Metro: Sexual som e environment. Potluck social third Sunday of every Multnom ah County Health Department S T D Program offers testing and treatment for sexual The (omenpdxQyahoocom. wwwgeoaties.eom//omenpdx/.) (7/03) month O R G A N (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a Portland W om en's C risis Line operates a 24-hour ly transm itted d ise ase s. H IV testing and hepatitis A and c n sis intervention hotline for survivors of dom estic and B vaccinations B y appointm ent or on a first com e, first social club fof gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals for shelter, counseling, support grou ps and com m unity served walk in b a sis M o st insurance plans accepted potlucks and events G u e sts are invited to attend two (9 am 5 pm Monday Enday except 1-5 pm Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark Si 503 988 3700) (7/03) events before deciding on m em bership education Foreign language translation available (503-235 5333 or 888 235-5333 www unitedway pdx org/family/pdxwomen html )(7 /04) sliding scale fee S e habla espanol cracks of traditional dom estic violence se rvice s (PO Box 951. Tualatin. OR 97062 w ww sa(e4atl org) (7/04) Su n days at H obo s Willamette Valley: Health W om enspace provides a 24 hour hot line and shelter for wom en, men and children w ho have been abused physically, sexually or em otionally Sp an ish speaking Metro: Mental Health M eaningful Journeys is a support/therapy group for (Cnsis 800 281 2800 Business 541 485 8232 XT/03) port group (503-754 6145 bethnchmanlcswQword obertin edu.) (7/03) YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center Willamette Valley: Recovery offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples E u g a n c S A A is a 12-ste p fellow ship for th ose w ho and groups m a safe, confidential arid supportive environ are suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual ment A lso offers a Lesbian Support G roup on Thursday orientation is not an issu e evenings (17 SW Second Ave 503294 7440)0103) SOCIAL (541 342 5582 www eugenesaa com ) (7/03) (730 pm 3 Fnends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Laury 503285-4848X7103) M on day (PO Box2201. Portland. O R 97208-2201 503-452-5680 www.adventuregioup.org.) (7/04) bking. The tive dragon boat racing d u b Recruiting new m em bers in Social group for 2003. W ork hard, meet new people, and have fun. M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties. (Eileen 503-762-4742 w ww ama/ondragons ory.) (7/03) (541-3128881.) (7/03) (503-775-9717 pbaQbiportland.org. www biportland.org.) (7/03) izes the Portland Bi D ay ra#y Am azon Dragon» is a lesbian focused com peti Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discussion group for bi and questioning women W om en of any age. women. Participants are responsible race, abikty or cultural orxyn are encouraged to attend. own equipm ent and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for Topic discussion m eetings second and fourth Friday of every month IportiarxtxwomenQcomcast net) 0/04) their skill and fitness level All skill levels welcom e. Portland Leather Alliance is a pansexuai. nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a positive com m unity for safe, sane and consensual alternative adult sexuak ties In general and S/M /leather/fetish m particular. (Tami 503-659-2782. nccl 127@hotmail com, wwwgeocitiles com/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/03) Gay W om an's Goff Group w elcom es all levels of players (www turfgidz.com.) (7/03) The The Portland Leather M an meet every second Saturday equestnan activities m the Pacific N orthw est (Denise 5 0 3 6 5 4 -3 8 6 5 Lynn 503-777-2339. kefravQrdrop.com .) for potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather (7/04) dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 20 years. at Ankeny Street Studio C la sse s for different dance both private and professional, in W ashington, O regon (360896-6665 plmQdrecway.com.) (7/04) styles start the first Friday of each month A lso a Brid ges Vocal Ensem ble se e k s to em pow er and and southern B ritish C olum bia D inner m eetings in inspire the gey, lesbian and bisexual com m unity while Portland area (503-233-9554 bndgesvocaleosembleQytihoo.com. communty.oregonltve com/cc/bndges.) (7/04) m em bers, m usic and audiences C O Q SU R E is a social group for people w ho w ere bom o r raised fem ale but w ho don't identify a s totally female. This includes people bom fem ale or m tersexed and w ho are unsure of their gender or w ho are consid FUm Fatales is for single lesbians older than 30 w ho erm g changing identity, g u y s w ho are explonng p o ssiW i eryoy w atch **) m ovies. M e e ts fourth Saturday of every ties for inner/outer gender, those w ho are not transi m onth (360-694-4163.) (7/04) tioning but identify alw ays o r som etim es a s guys, as Portland Gay M en’s C ho ru s 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 www.pdxgmc.org.) (7/03) (503-226-2588 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 all se x ual orientations. M onthly social. (503-47 1-1515.) 0/03) D y k e N ig h t P o rtla n d takes over a bar every other Portland Lesbian C hoir Is a nonaudrtioned com m u Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after nity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers noon. Sign up on the e-marl list at wvwv technodyke com/ dykemght (dykenghtportlandQyahoo com) (7/04) (potdandlesbianchoirQhotmail.com. wwwpkhoir.org.) (7/04) and volunteers Real Connection is a social gathering for gay men w ho are artists, w riters or m usicians o r w ho pursue som e creative activity M onthly potlucks on the second 50+ lacblan social group for w om en m eets on the third Saturday o f the month. (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or 503 286 3575)( 7/03) lesbian saifooat and pow eiboat ow ners to cruise the Portland State University Queer» and Alii»« offers educational and social program m ing and support and refenal services 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 w elcom e (441A Smith Memorial Center. 1825 SW Broadway. Portland. OR 97201 503-7255681 queersandalkesQmalpdx edu www queersandaHies pdx edu) (7/03) to attend activities and m eetings musical skd levels. Perform s a variety of styles from ebss*- group for lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck cal to contemporary in annual and special event concerts on the second Saturday of each month. E-med new slet (503790-2170 mhQrtglb.org wwwrcglborgJ (7/04) ter Is free on request (flatapsQaol.com.) (7/04) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of O regon Is Metro: General Aelon I Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gaya is for gay. lesbian and bi A slan a nonprofit com m unity voice and Pacific Islanders Activities indude potlucks, recre ational outings and a itu ra l events Friendly environm ent (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232 aplg_pdxQyahoo com .7(7/04) to meet and cdhnect with other API. Bad G M e is a social and educational leather and B / D / S/ M d u b for self identified w om en with an em pha s is on safety and education W orkshops, d iscu ssio n s, events and parties W om en of a l orientations and prefer en ce s can connect and ask questions during the Kinky W om an's Welcom ing M unch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503972-2233 www pdxbadgtrtanet )(V04) BM at Oregon s a statew ide organisation that encourages netw orking w KNn the bisexual com m unity the oldest gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fund rosin g organization m the state of O regon M e e tin gs are the first tw o M o n d a ys of each month (w w w potsonwaters com or www rosecourt org.) (7/03) Jew ish Gay M e n 's Group- « ill for m eeting time (5032455939 efratmleviQaol com 7(7/03) and place. Leather N ight and Red Hanky So cial Is the first and third Fndey of each m onth at G a il's D irty Duck. (9 pm-mrdnght 439 NW Thud Ave 503-224 8446 pdxsahydgQaol.com.) (7/04) A peer facitated Lesbian Dhcueafon 1 Social Group for wom en of any age m eets first and third W ednesdays to tak about changing topics. (6308pm 800 NW Sixth Ave. »253 503227-0605. nghtonksbosQyahoocom.) (7/04) The lesbian Cardaa Chib Is »group of women who love a s w e l a s am ong others In the sexual mmortbes com gardens and garderxng They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement w hle having a good tm e C a l or e-mal m unity W e play h o st to num erous social events, m onth ly m unches and an annual gathering. (503622-1178. fix a copy of the newaletter and information about upcoming events (Kathe 5039092002 IgcongonOaol com) (7/04) www bmetor org ) (7/03) Blaaaual Cnm m aaAy Forum is an age- and gender- Indusrve so c ia l support and education netw ork La ah Ian Naturalist Network form ing for w om en se rio u sly interested xi the natural history o f bads, plants and anim als to g o out be d n g. botaraang. tracking, etc Activities m ciude dances, potlucks. field tripe and a and to explore the m eaning o f what we see. pofyam ory interest group. M e e tin gs are every first 503226 7919.) (7104) (Beth Channel Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating. (503345-8523 pcydubQearthhnk.net ) (7/04) Portland Gay and Lasbian Bow ling Association is m its 26th season! M e e ts Su n d ays at Hollyw ood Lanes D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208 1002. 503 722-0438 bowipdxQaoi com. www pdxbow1.com.) (7/04) The W hether yo u 're a running novice or a se ason e d marathoner, Portland Frontrunners w elcom e gay. Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The O U T d oor G roup is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people w ho g o biking, hiking, skating, m ushroom hunting, skiing, hot spnngm g and |ust about any other activity you can dream up. O cca sio n al w eekend cam ping (Kim 541-484-2147 kimsQefn org www.outdoorgroup.org.) (7/03) Frontrunner and W alkers go out every Saturday (9 am. 15th and Agate. Hank 541 4846259 or Sadie 541-485 3282.) (7/03) m orning m Eugene lesbian, bi and trans people of a l abilities and interests sexual/attem ative sexuality club in the Northw est, is (503-819-4626 www porttandfrontrunners org) (7/03) Eugene’s open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are Portland Upstream is a swim team for the gay and les and Sunday, w eather permitting, at Roosevett M iddle safe, sane and consensual M onthly m eetings, w ork <503972-1869 rcdcQtelepod com www rcdc.org.) (7/04) sh o p s and newsletter. cu ssio n s of topics of mutual interest M e e ts second and fourth M ondays. (730 pm May September. 7 pm Roe* City Gay Freedom Band provides an artiste W illam ette River, Colum bia River and M ultnom ah Rosa City D iscu ssio n Chib the largest open pan Funny Ladiaa Taa and Poaay Society is a social The AbtfiH-ENia Lambda Community Canter plays host to social events and groups. C a l for schedule (717 Siskiyou Bhd.. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520. 5414886990. w w w .a6oyfe.org.ja/03) Pacific C oast Yacht Club w elcom es gay and The (POBox 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503 286 4613 or 360-254 1718. pdxpnmeUmersQyahoo com www geociUeeconu'pdxpnrnetimers) (7/04) es outlet to aU G LBT people and supportive friends of varying African Am erican gay and bi men. (7 30-8 30 pm. H IE Fifth St 541-298-3879 or 541 -5062951 testxgaygorgeQcharternet) (7/04) the area welcome. mature gay men and those w ho appreciate them, com Together Works, a confidential group for lesbians, (Cad 503-284-2971.) (7/03) (503-236-5129 out_dancingQyahoo. com) (7/04) m onthly dance social ing together for social, educational and culture! pu rp o s Friends is a w eekly support and d iscu ssio n group for (5 7 pm Wednesday. Bnan 503-287 8651) (7/03) Friday Leabigay Gorge meets the second M onday of every month at United Church of Christ in The Dalles Visitors to Southern Oregon: Social Bfestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o C ascade Flyer» are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, greeter public. H o n o rs and strive s for diversity m its Eastern Oregon: Social Lasbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for (503 727-3148 www.pdxlea1heraltiance.org.) (7/03) Portland Metro Prim e Timers is a social group for gay and bi men in central O regon Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for for providing their Metro: Arts & Music building bridges end prom oting u n d e rstan d s^ with the ities. including potlucks, dances and drum m ing circles. (541-3178457) (7/04) political events for tx and bi fnenrfiy people and organ Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples (503-701 7922 casffyersQyahoo.com. wwwgeociUes.com/casfiyers ) (7/04) com es all lesbian, bi and trans w om en for m onthly activ Portland Bisexual Alliance sp o n so rs social and available R a y s host to a lesbian and bi w om en s su p trans w om en looking for connection and com m unity Facilitated by Beth Richm an, L C S W Pinochle Group invites others to play cards (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave Mike 503 2038426X7/03) A gay S A F E (Stop A buse for Everyone) provides resources for sexual m inontles w ho fall through the (PO Box 315? Portland, OR 97293 3152 organ^ mfoQorganpdx.org. www organ-pdx.org) (7/03) gays, bisexuals and fnends. m eets for socials and d is Oclober-April. First Baptist Church. 125 SE Cowls St, McMinnville. Don 503-434 6266) (7/03) Urban Upstarts s an activity and social dub for profes stood gay men between their late 20s and eariy 40s. Portland has more to offer than dubs, and we can prove it. (PO Box 2372. Portland. OR 97217 503-285 1414 ema»Q uibanupstarts.com or www urbanupstarts com.) (7/04) Young M an's Coffee Talk is every W ednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse (7-9 pm. 201 SE 12th Ave.) (7/03) bian community that offers coached workouts for a l skill levels Com e swim with the Pups and improve your health Gay Tennis Group m eets every Saturday (Noon E 24th Ave. and Amazon Pkwy. kfranken8Qyahoo com ) (7/04) Sch o o l tennis courts and techniques Practices are noon Sundays at Colum bia (7701 N Chatauqua Btvd. swimpdxQyahoo com. wwwgeocities.com/swimpdx) (7/04) Pool Potter's H ouse M inistries offers dancing every third Saturday of the month. (7-10 pm. 3830 SE 62nd Ave 503- 775 5024) (7/03) Rosa City Soft bail Association is an adult softball league for the gay. lesbian and bi com m unity and fnends in the Portland m etropolitan area O ffers an open (ivi- sion and a w om en's division and is affiliated with the North Am erican G ay Am ateur Athletic Alliance (503552-4769 www portlandgaysoftball com ) (7/03) Rosstow n Ram blers Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub. donees at m ainstream and plus lev Willamette Valley: Social The Capitol Forum is a sexual m inority social service organization serving the m id-W illam ette Valley (503-363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663 www salemcf. org.) (7 /03) Confluence: The Willamette Valloy M ixed G A L A C horus rehearses Su n d a ys at Unitarian Um versaliet C ongregation of Salem (4-630 pm 5090 Center St NE 503364-2370. confiuenceQaol com www confhencechorus org 7(7/04) Eugene La»bian/G ay/Bi»axuai 20» / 3 0* S o c ia l C lu b enjoys a w eekly gam e night and brunch e very S u n d a y at B ra il's. (Bnan 5 4 1 -485-343 7.7 (7 /03) The What Am I Doing Haro ts a social group for les (pennypHOtheheesite com www whatamidomghere no-fnHs nef J (7 / 0 4 ) els. b e n s a g e s 4 0 to 55. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 www roselownramblers com ) (7/03) Woman on Whaais (WOW) is a motorcycle club for a l es. including cued waltz and tw o-step m rounds. Sin gle s wom en who Ik e to ride. W e meet monthly at Jubitz, spon and couples w elcom e sor firing d ik e s and take day trips (5 pm (Patty 503-234 7868. Bob 503231-5135 pattyfrench57Qhotmail com ) (7/04) view and d isc u ss G L B T films. (7 pm kfranken8QyBhoo.com.) (7/04) S k i Out is a group of Portlond-aree gay men, lesbians The Lesbian Connection (T L Q m eets once a month Woman Who C ook and Recipe Exchange holds and supportive fnends w ho meet for downhill ski and a potluck the first Saturday of every month for wom en snow board trips to M ount H ood every other weekend. w ho love to cook. eat. meet new friends and share (wwwskioutorg.) (7/03) second Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Way. / enorwhQaol.com H 7/04) greet food (503-356-9552 jvrQpcez.com.) (7/04) Metro: Physical Recreation RoundsAbout Portland offers social dancing class Team Tennis m eets Su n d a ys at U niversity of nctudfog hiking, walking, m useum and garden tours, c ro ss country and d o w n h i skiing, rafting and mountain Gay M ovie N ight group ge ts together to Thursdays for potlucks and other various fun activities n Eugene. A l wom en welcom e. (Bonnie 5 4 1 683-2793 ) (7/03) Lasbian Dance C lub of Eugene teaches o ngoing (suselyndQyahoo com.) ballroom dance le sso n s. Portland. A l levels of play w elcom e First time is free am (8:30 am-noon 503 735-9058 or 503-282-7210. rayscottvwaQyahoo. com) (7/04) to eat. chat and w ork on projects o f all kinds Adventure Group. Portland's gay and lesbian out do o rs grtxp . organizes a variety o f activities year round, E u ge n e 's Lesbian Sew ing C ircle m eets in the C orvallis area (Diane 541-513-2754.) 0/04) M arion berry Salo n m eets m onthly In Salem for Central Oregon: Social The Lasbian Network of Central O regon wet- potlucks and d iscu ssio n of b o o k s toocfxng on the (Cary 503-3636036 manonberrysalonQaol.com.) (7/04) gay/lestxan/bi experience.
