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outreach
Metro: Recovery
HEALTH
Extended Family hosts queer fnendly A lcoholics
Metro: Anti-violence
Anonym ous m eetings at M etropolitan C om m unity
B radley-Angle House provides em ergency she lte r
fo r woman id e n tifie d dom estic violence survivors and a
Church o f Portland (5 30 pm Monday Saturday
2400 NE Broadway 7 (7 /0 4 )
support group fo r w om en b a tte re d by w om en A lso
Lunch Bunch ho sts queer fnendly A lcoholics
provides individual support and advocacy fo r queer
Anonym ous m eetings at M etropolitan C om m unity
youth o f all genders who have expenenced em otional,
C hurch o f Portland (Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 NE
physical o r sexual abuse Free, con fid ential and safe
(Kamron kamrong6bradleyangle o rg 7 (7 /0 4 )
Broadway 7 (7 /0 4 )
Live and Let Live C lub hosts daily 12-step meet
Clackamas Woman's Services o ffe rs shelter, sup­
mgs and m onthly clean and sober a ctivitie s fo r the
po rt and re source re ferral to survivors o f dom estic and
queer recovery com m unity (2940A SE Belmont St
sexual violence, Lesbian, bi and trans fnendly
503 238 6091 > 0 /0 4 )
W heelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and co lle ct calls
sta r gazing and an occasional 'le c tu re .' No experience
necessary. (6 45-8 30 pm second Thursday planning
meeting Ann Richmond 503 287-7124.) (7 /0 4 )
Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group fo r self
identifying wom en w ho are in to S /M Play parties are
held on the second Saturday o f the month
(503231-3992 Iululist6excite.com .
wvnw.spiretech.com /-awntie/lulu.htm .) (7 /0 4 )
Men Over 40 is a sm all social group that m eets a lte r­
nate Thursday evenings. (503-246-5795 or
503-281-1684 7 (7 /0 4 )
N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support
organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals.
M onthly open m eetings and socials. (PO Box 4928.
Portland. OR 97208 503-646-2802
w w w nwgwpdx org .7 (7 /0 4 )
Oregon Men Enjoying N aturism is a social organi­
zation fo r gay male na tunsts/nudists Potluck social
third Sunday o f every month (omenpdx6yahoo.com.
accepted (O ffice 503 722 2366 Crisis Line
Rainbow Recovery is an Al Anon group w ith a queer
www.geocites com //om enpdx/) (7 /0 4 )
503 654-2288 ) (7 /0 4 )
focus fo r those seeking to recover from the effects of
ORGAN (Oregon Regional Gay and Naked) is a
som eone else's dnnking M eets w eekly at Bethlehem
P ortland Women's C risis Line operates a 24 hour
Lutheran Church (6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th A ve 7
cnsis intervention hotline fo r survivors o f dom estic and
(7 /0 4 )
sexual violence and provides inform ation and re ferrals
social club fo r gay men who enjoy being nude M onthly
po tkicks and events. G uests are invited to attend tw o
events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box 3152.
fo r shelter, counseling, support groups and com m unity
Sex A ddicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
Portland, OR 97293-3152 organjnfo6organ pdx.org.
education Foreign language tra nslation available
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any
www organ-pdx org) (7 /0 4 )
(503 235 5333 o r 888 235 5333.
w w w unitedway pdx org/fam ily/pdxwom en h tm l ) (7 /0 4 )
gender and sexual onentation is welcom e
(503 452 5961 www portlandsaa o rg ) (7 /0 4 )
resources fo r sexual m inonties w ho fall through the
Box 951. Tualatin. OR 97062. w w w safe4all org 7 (7 /0 4 )
Metro: Health
Pinochle Group invites others to play cards
50 3 -2 0 3 -8 4 2 6 )0 /0 4 )
SAFE (S top Abuse fo r Everyone) provides
cracks o f tra ditio nal dom estic violence services (PO
A gay
Sundays at H obo's. (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave Mike
Metro: Sexual
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus­
sion group fo r bi and questioning women W om en o f
Multnomah C ounty Health Departm ent
STD Program o ffe rs testing and treatm ent fo r sexual
any age, race, ab ility o r cultural origin are encouraged to
ly transm itted diseases. HIV testing and hepatitis A and
Fridays (missmehss736neUero.net ) (7 /0 4 )
B vaccinations By appointm ent or w alk in M ost insur
Portland Leather Men m eet every second Saturday
The
attend Topic discussion m eetings second and fourth
ance plans accepted, sliding scale fee Se habla
Portland GLBTQ Yoga A lliance a group o f teach­
for potluck and socializing M eet men into a leather
espanol (9 am-5 pm Monday Friday except I -5 pm
ers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
life style and keep abreast o f leather happenings. No
Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St
503 9 8 8 3 7 0 0 ) ( 7 /0 4 )
dues, no form al organization, no o ffice rs or board, ju st
m inonty and H IV-positive people find yoga classes that
are specifically welcom ing a n d /o r expenenced in address
mg the ir special needs (w w w gayyogaportland com
bart6stonewallschool org 7 (7 /0 4 )
(360-8966665 plm 6direcway.com 7 (7 /0 4 )
Willamette Valley: Health
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
Metro: Mental Health
wom en and children w ho have been abused physically,
sexually or em otionally; a 24-hour hot line, and a drop in
Portland GLBT Support Group helps people dealing
leather socialization fo r the past 20 years.
advocacy center fo r any victim o f dom estic violence
Portland M etro Prim e Timers is a social group fo r
m ature gay men and those who appreciate them , com ­
ing together fo r social, educational and cultural purpos­
es i PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503 286 4613
or 3 6 0-25 4- 1718. pdxphm etimers6yahoo com
wwwgeocities.com /pdxpnm etim ers.) (7 /0 4 )
w ith mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and
Spanish speaking available H osts to a lesbian and bi
Portland State U niversity Queers and Allies
post traum atic stress disorder Lightly structured activities,
w om en's support group (Cnsis 800 281 2800
offers educational and social programming to queer and
group chats and e mail o ffe r a safe environm ent (Jerry
Business: 541 485 8 2 3 2 7 (7 /0 4 )
nonqueer com m unity on campus and beyond. A lso helps
503 6668059 portlandglbtsupport(fyahoogroups com )
w ith support and referral services fo r people o f all orienta­
(7 /0 4 )
tions Non-PSU students are welcom e to attend activities
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
and meetings (441A Smith Memonal Center. 1825 SW
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and
groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment.
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene SAA is a 12 step fellow ship fo r those who are
H ollyw ood Lanes Drop-m s w elcom e anytim e. (3 .3 0 pm.
4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 80002,
Portland. OR 97208 1002. 503-722-0438
bowlpdx6aol.com. wwwpdxbowl com 7 (7 /0 4 )
suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Sexual onenta
Rosa C ity D iscussion Club the largest open pan
Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on
tion is not an issue (5 4 1 342 5582
sexual/alternative sexuality club in the N orthw est, is
Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503294 7440)0 /0 4 )
www eugenesaa com ) (7 /0 4 )
open to all onentations. fetishes and life style s that are
safe, sane and consensual M onthly m eetings, w o rk­
SOCIAL
assigned a fem ale sex at birth but id e n tify otherw ise
(fem ale-to-m ale. genderqueer, drag king. e tc .). F irst
Metro: Arts & Music
Sunday m eetings are open to partners and fam ilies o f
Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to em power and inspire
the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while building
bridges and prom oting understanding with the greater public.
Honors and strives for ckversrty in its members, music and
any configuration. (503-471-1515.
groups yahoo.com /group/coqsure.) (7 /0 4 )
Dyke Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after­
audiences (503 233-9554 bridgesvocalensemble6
noon Sign up on the e-mail list at www.technodyke.com /
yahoo.com community, oregonkve com /cc/bndges ) (7 /04)
dykenight. (dykenghtportlarxj&yahoo com.) (7/04)
Film Fatales is lo r single lesbians olde r than 30 who
50* lesbian social group fo r wom en m eets on the
enjoy w atching m ovies M eets fou rth S aturday o f every
third S aturday o f the m onth. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or
m onth. (360-694-4163. 7 (7 /0 4 )
503-286 3575.) (VTA)
rcdc6teleport.com . www.rcdc.org.) (T104)
lesbian, b and trans people o f all a b ilitie s and interests.
What Am I Doing Hero is a social group fo r les­
bians ages 40 to 55 (pennyjill@ thefreesite com.
chapter o f W om en on W heels, is a m otorcycle club for
all women who like to nde W e m eet m onthly at Jubitz.
swimpdxQyahoo com w w w geoaties.com /sw im pdx 7
sponsor nding clinics and take day trip s (5 pm second
(7 /0 4 )
Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Way.
www. hevanet com /cham a/wow.) (7 /0 4 )
The
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
mty W e o ffe r an open division (co-ed) and a w om en's
Sadie 541 683-2692.) (7 /0 4 )
a potluck the firs t Saturday o f every m onth fo r wom en
division W e are a ffilia ted w ith the N orth Am encan Gay
Eugene's
Am ateur A th le tic A lliance. (503-552-4769.
and Sunday, w eather perm itting, at R oosevelt M iddle
wwwportlandgaysoftball com www nagaa org 7 (7 /0 4 )
S chool tennis co u rts (Noon E 24th A ve. and Amazon
Rosetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesban
Pkwy. kfranken86yahoo com 7 (7 /0 4 )
on the second S aturday o f each m onth E-mail new slet
te r is fre e on request (flataps6aol co m 7 (7 /0 4 )
Gay M editation G roup is a casual, nonreltgtous
Adventure Group P ortland's gay and lesban o u t­
doors group, organizes a vanety o f activitie s year round,
including hiking, w alking, museum and garden tours,
who are a rtis ts , w nte rs o r m usicians o r w ho pursue
Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt of Oregon is the
som e cre ative a ctivity M o n th ly p o tk ic k s on the second
oldest gay. lesbian, b and trans social/fund-raising organi­
Fnday (Cad 503 284 2971.) (7704)
zation m the state o f O regon M eetings are the firs t two
M ondays of each m onth, (w w w rosecourt org.) (7 /0 4 )
Jew ish Gay Men's Group— ra il for m eeting tim e
and place (503 246-5939 efraim levi6aol com.) (7 /0 4 )
and third Fnday o f each m onth at G ail's D irty D uck
P ortland A ll levels o f play w elcom e F irst tim e is free.
(8.30 am-noon 503- 735-9058 o r 503-282- 7210.
rayscottvwa@yahoo com .) (7 /0 4 )
Gay Tennis Group m eets every S aturday
FOREST Group outings are cooperative adventures
fo r women P articipants are responsible fo r providing
Central Oregon: Social
th e ir own equipm ent and choosing outings appropriate
gay and b i men in central O regon
800 N W Sixth A
‘ ve »253 503227-0605
nghtonlesbos@yahoo.com.) (7 /0 4 )
The
Lesbian Garden C lub is a group o f wom en who
Bad G irts is a social and educational leather and
tim e. C all o r e-m ail fo r a copy o f the ne w sletter and
inform ation about upcom ing events (Kathe
Gay Woman's G olf Group w elcom es all levels
o f players (w w w turfgidz.com.) (7 /0 4 )
Lasbian Equestrian Group gets together for
equestrian a ctivitie s in the P acific N orthw est (Dense
and to explore the m eaning o f w hat w e see (B eth
503 22 6 7 9 1 9 ) (7 /0 4 )
Lesbians Enjoying N ature and Science (LENS)
southern B ritish C okim ba D inner m eetings m P ortland
is a fun-loving group o f w om en w ho enjoy exploring all
area. (503-701-7922 c a s flye rs6 ya h o o co m
w w w geocities.com /casflym .) (7 /0 4 )
aspects o f the environm ent. A ctivitie s include bad
wetchm g. nature w alks, archaeology, cam ping, kayaking.
U niversalist C ongregation o f Salem (4 -6 3 0 pm 5090
Lesbian N etw ork o f C entral Oregon w el
(5 4 1 -3 1 7 6 4 5 7 )0 /0 4 )
Eugene s
Gay M ovie N ight group ge ts tog ethe r to
view and discuss G LBT film s. (7 pm Thursdays
kfranken86yahoo.com .) (7 /0 4 )
Lavender Womyn is a warm and fnendty lesbian
group m Salem fo r support, fun and friendship Gam e
nights, bow ling, barbecues, bunco, cam ping, flag fo o t­
ball, e tc. (Kim 503-581-5102.
www levenderwomyn com 7 (7 /0 4 )
Lesbian Dance C lub of Eugene teaches ongoing
(7 / 04)
e ve ry m onth a t U n ite d C h u rch o f C h n s t in The
(7 /0 4 )
D alle s. V is ito rs to th e area w elcom e
Lesbian N a tu ra list N etw ork form ing fo r women
and anim als to go out b n k n g . botanizing, tracking, etc.
C onfluence: The W illam ette Valley M ixed
GALA C horus rehearses Sundays at U nitarian
ballroom dance lesson s (suselynd6yahoo.com .)
Out Dancing teaches dancing lo r sam e-sex couples
Tuesday. (503-972-2233 w w w pdxbadgats n e t ) (7 /0 4 )
(503-363-0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663.
www salemcf.org. 7 (7 /0 4 )
Lesbigay G orge m e e ts th e seco nd M o nday o f
at Ankeny S tree t S tudio. C lasses fo r different dance
Women's Welcoming M unch at 7 pm every second
C apitol Forum is a g a y/le sb a n no n p ro fit social
service organization serving the m id-W illam ette V alley
503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kekav6rdrop com.)
5 03-909-2002 IgcQspmtone com ) (7 /0 4 )
seriously interested m the natural h isto ry o f b rd s . plants
The
com es aH lesba n, b and trans wom en fo r m onthly actrv
ities. including potlucks. dances and drum m ing circles.
The
Willamette Valley: Social
The
Center St NE 503-364-2370, confluence6aol.com .
www.confluencechom s.org) (7 /0 4 )
(Eileen 503-762-4742 www amazondragons org 1 (7 /0 4 )
w w w geoatites.com /nccl 127/forestpdx.) (7 /0 4 )
seeds, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a good
private and professional, m W ashington. O regon and
tive dragon boat racing dub R ecruiting new m embers m
Team Tennis m eets Sundays at U niversity o f
(Dawn and Tami 503 659-2782 ncc 11276hotmail.com.
Portland. OR 97232 a p Ig jxtxG ya h o o com ) (7 /0 4 )
Cascade Flyers are gay lesba n and b i aviato rs, both
Amazon Dragons is a lesbian focused com peti­
W ednesdays to talk about changing topics (6:30-8 pm
love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants,
K inky
503 452 5680 w w w adventuregroup org 7 (7 /0 4 )
The
M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and holiday parties.
(541-312-8881 7 (7 /0 4 )
to m eet and connect w ith o th e r API (P O Box 12661,
ences can connect and ask questions during the
b kin g (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201
and couples w elcom e (Patty 503-234 7868. Bob
503-231-5135 pattyfrench57@ hotm ailcom 7 (7 /0 4 )
Social group fo r
The
events and parties W om en o f ail orientations and p re fe r­
cross-country and dow nhill skiing, ra ftin g and m ountain
RoundsAbout Portland o ffe rs social dancing class
es. including cued w altz and tw o-step in rounds Singles
Group fo r wom en o f any age m eets firs t and third
Lesbian Discussion t Social
ational outings and cultural events Fnendly environm ent
sis on safety and education. W orkshops, discussions,
irig (9 am. 15th and Agate Davis 541-345-1481 or
els. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352
www.rosetownram blerscom ) (7 /0 4 )
fo r th e ir skill and fitness level A ll skill levels w elcom e
A peer facilita ted
B /D /S /M club fo r self iden tified wom en w ith an em pha­
Metro: Physical Recreation
2004 W ork hard, m eet new people, and have fun
Leather N ight and Red Hanky Social is the firs t
(9 pm midnight. 439 N W Third Ave 503 224 8446.
pdxsaltydg&aolcom .) (7 /0 4 )
and P acific Islanders. A ctivitie s include po tkicks. re cre­
social group in Eugene that m eets every S aturday mom
square dance club, dances at m ainstream and plus lev
5 0 3 -9 9 7 6 3 1 9 )0 /0 4 )
a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian and bi Asian
541 484-2147 kims@efn.org www outdoorgroup org.)
(7 /0 4 )
F rontrunner and W alkers is a queer fitn e ss and
Rose C ity S oftball A ssociation is an adult
softball league fo r the gay. lesban. b and trans commu
and socialize (7 3 0 pm Tuesdays. Dean Sidwell
Asian ( P acific Islander Lesbians and Gays is
The OUTdoor Group is a fnendy, inclusive bunch of
skid levels Com e sw im w ith the Pups and im prove your
w w w plchoir. org.) (7 /0 4 )
Metro: General
Portland Upstream is a swim team fo r the gay and
health and techniques P ractices are noon Sundays at
C olum bia Pool (7701 N Chatauqua Blvd.
group fo r gay and bi m en to meet, m editate together
w w w rc g fb o rg ) (7 /0 4 )
Physical Recreation
Woman o f the Rivers the P ortland/V ancouver
n ity ch o ir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers
and volunteers !portlandlesbianchotr6hotm ail com
cial event concerts. (503 790-2170 m b 6 rcg fb o rg
(503819-4626. www portlandfrontm nners org ) (7 /0 4 )
Eugene people who go bking, hiking, skating, mushroom
great food (503-356-9552 ¡vr@pcez com .) (7 /0 4 )
o f varying m usical skill levels P erform s a varie ty o f
styles from classical to contem porary in annual and spe­
Willamette Valley:
hunting, skiing, hot spnnqmg and just about any other activi­
ty you can dream up Occasional weekend camping (Kim
group fo r lesbians 35 and older. They m eet fo r a potluck
a rtis tic o u tle t to all GLBT people and supportive friends
(6 30 pm dessert potluck, 7 pm movie 832 Highland St
541-440-2761. 7 (7 /0 4 )
www. whatamidomghere no foils. net. 7 (7 /0 4 )
support m em bers and volunteers (503-226-2588
w w w pdxgmc org.) (7 /0 4 )
Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band provides an
Gay M en’s M ovie N ight is every second Fnday at
the D ouglas C ounty HIV R esource C enter m R oseburg.
lesbian com m unity that o ffe rs coached w orko uts fo r all
who love to cook. eat. m eet new friends and share
The
P ortland Frontrunners w elcom e gay.
m arathoner.
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey S ociety is a social
Real C onnection is a social gathering fo r gay men
W hether you 're a running novice o r a seasoned
shops and ne w sletter (503-972-1869
P ortland Gay Men's C horus is open to singers,
P ortland Lesbian C hoir is a nonauditioned com m u­
The Portland Gay and Lesbian B ow ling
A ssociation is in its 26th season! M eets Sundays at
Broadway 503-725-5681 queersandallies6mailpdx.edu.
www.queersandaKtes.pdx edu J (7 /0 4 )
Also offers a Sexual Minonties Women Support Group on
COQSURE is a social group fo r people who w ere
Amber Martin of House of Cunt shares her many bizarre personas with us
again in the revival of the Drammy-winning H i!
(7.30-8 30 pm 111 E F ifth S t 541-298-3879 o r
541-506-2951 lesbrgaygorgeQ charter. net. 7 (7 /0 4 )
Lesbian Sewing C ircle m eets m th e C orva llis area
to eat. chat and w ork on pro je cts o f a ll kinds. (Diane
styles start the firs t Fnday o f each m onth A lso a
5 4 1 -5 1 3 -2 7 5 4 )0 /0 4 )
m onthly dance social. (5 03-236-5129
M a rio n b e rry S alon m e ets m o n th ly in S alem fo r
ou tdan cm g 6 ya h o o .co m ) (7 /0 4 )
The
P acific Coast Yacht C lub w elcom es gay and
Southern Oregon: Social
p o tlu c k s and d is c u s s io n o f b o o ks to u c h in g on th e
g a y /le s b a n /b i e xp e rie n ce (C a ry 5 0 3 -3 6 3 -6 0 3 6
m a n o n b e rry s a lo o 6 a o l.c o m .) (7 /0 4 )
lesban saJboat and pow erboat ow ners to cruise the
A bdill E lis Lambda Community Center plays ho6t to
W illam ette River. C olum ba R iver and M ultnom ah
social events and groups C al for schedule (717 Siskiyou
C hannel Prom otes good fellow ship and safe boating.
Blvd Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR
tog ethe r w ith oth er gay men and lesbians and th e ir
(503 345-8523 pcydubO earthbnk n e t) (7 /0 4 )
97520 541-4886990 www sM ehs org.) (7 /04)
dogs m Eugene (B on ne 5 4 1 ^8 3 -2 7 9 3 7 (7 /0 4 )
The Rainbow Kennel C hib o ffe rs a chance to get