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outreach
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
n e ce ssa ry (6.45 8 3 0 pm second Thursday planning
meeting. Ann Richmond 503-287-7124.) (7/04)
The
Lesbian Garden Club is a group of w om en w ho
love gard ens and gardening. They exchange plants,
Support G roup on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma
Survivor Support G roup on W e dn e sdays (1111 S W
10th Ave 503-294 7440 ) (7/04)
Bradley-Angle House provides em ergency shelter for
seed s, advice and encouragem ent while having a go o d
time. C all o r e-mail for a cop y o f the new sletter and
inform ation about upcom ing events. (Kathe
503-909-2002 lgc6spintone.com .) (7/04)
Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for wom en
se rio u sly interested in the natural history of birds, plants
woman identified dom estic violence survivors and a sup­
port group for wom en battered by wom en A lso provides
Metro: Recovery
individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all gen­
ders who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual
Extended Family h o sts queer fnendly A lcoholics
A non ym ous m eetings at M etropolitan Com m unity
abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron
kam iong&bradeyangleorg) (7/04)
C hurch o f Portland (5.30 pm daily 2400 N E
Lesbians with Degrees 3 a social group for inteSec-
Broadw ay) (7 / 04)
tual w om en and those w ho want to meet them. M eets
Clackam as Woman's Services offers shelter, sup­
Lunch Bunch ho sts queer friendly A lcoholics
first » id third Saturdays at Dm gos. (6 3 0 pm 4612 S E
port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and
A non ym ous m eetings at M etropolitan Com m unity
sexual violence Lesbian, tx and trans fnendly W heelchair
C hurch of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 N E
Hawthorne Btvd 503-307-8982. Jo b Sstserv at
Lesbansw OegreessubscrtbeOyahoogm ups com.) (7/04)
accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted
Broadw ay) (7/04)
Lewis A Clark College's United Sexualities is a
student-run queer-straight alliance open to m em bers of
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates a 24-hour cn-
Live and Let Live Club h o sts daily 12-step meet
in gs and m onthly clean-and-sober activities for the
foe l» g e i Portland community, especially students.
sis intervention hotline for survivors of dom estic and sexual
queer recovery com m unity (2940A S E Belmont St.
(us6kdcark.edu www tíarked u / ~u s) (7/04)
violence and provides information and referrals for shelter,
503-238-6091.)( 7/04)
Lulu’s Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-
Foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or
Rainbow Recovery is an A l-Anon group with a queer
identifying w om en w ho are into S / M Play parties are
888-235-5333 www unitedway
pdx.org/family/pdxwomen html) (7/04)
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of
held on foe second Saturday of the month
som eone e lse ’s dnnking M e e ts w eekly at Bethlehem
(503-231-3992. Iukihst6excite.com
www.spiretech.com/-awntie/káj.htm) (7/04)
and anim als to go out birding. botanizing, tracking, etc.
(Office 503 7222366 Crisis Line 503 654 2288.) (7/04)
counseling, support groups and community education
Lutheran Church. (6 pm Thursday 1244 N E 39th Ave.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach
rmnonty and HIV-positive people find yoga cla sse s that
are specifically w elcom ing and/or experienced in address
ing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com
bart@stonewallschool o rg ) (7/04)
Queer Love Action Network and Directory
(Q-LAND), a H IV /ST D prevention and wellness activist
organization, meets at Ainsworth United Church of Chnst to
Men Over 40 is a sm aB social group that m eets alter­
biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland. O R 97208-2201.
Lesbigay Gorge meets the second Monday of every
nate Thursday evenings. (503-24& 5795.) (7/04)
503-452-5680 www adventuregroup o rg ) (7/04)
month at United Church of C hnst in The Dalles Visitors to
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A ny
Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support
Amazon Dragons is a lesbian-focused com petitive
gender and sexual orientation is welcom e.
organization for cro ss-d re sse rs » id transsexuals.
dragon boat racing club Recruiting new m em bers in
(503-452 5 9 6 1 www portlandsaa org ) (7/04)
M onthly open m eetings and socials. (P O B ox 4928,
200 4 W ork h » d . m eet new people and have fun (Ellen
Portland. O R 97208 503-533-8787.
www.nwgapdx.com.) (7/04)
503-2828744 www am azondragons.org.) (7/04)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi­
Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for
wom en. Participants are responsible for providing their
zation for gay m ale naturists/nuefasts. Potluck social
ow n equipm ent and ch o o sin g outings appropriate for
third Su n d ay of every m onth ( omenpdx&yahoo.com
the» s k i and fatness level. All skiB levels welcom e
ly transm itted diseases, H IV testing and hepatitis A and
www.geocitescom//omenpdx/.) (7/04)
B vaccinations B y appointment or walk-in. M o st insur­
Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (O RG A N ) is a
(Dawn and Tam 503859-2782. ncc11276hotm ail com.
w w w geocititescom /nccl 127/hrestpdx.) (7/04)
Metro: Sexual
The Multnomah County Health Department
ST D Program offers testing and treatment for sexual­
ance plans accepted, sliding-scale fee S e habla espanol
social d u b for ga y m en w ho enjoy being nude M onthly
The
(9 am-5 pm Mpnday Fnday except 1-5 pm W ednesday
Sixth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 503 9 8 8 3 7 0 0 ) (7/04)
potlucks and events G u e sts are invited to attend two
o f players, (www 1uifgli1z.com.) (7/04)
and third Tuesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-281-2076
bart&stonewallschoolorg wwwqland org.) (7/04)
Metro: Mental Health
Portland GLBT Support Group helps people deal
ing with mental health issu e s such a s depression, anxi­
ety and post traumatic stre ss disorder Lightly struc­
Willamette Valley: Health
PD X Women Riders share a love of m otorcycling.
Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for
All w om en, bike types and skill levels w elcom e L e t's all
get out and ride together! (viragovyxyn6yahoo com
wom en and children w ho have been abused physically,
sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in
YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
groups yahoo com/group/'pdxwomenriders.) (7/04)
advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence
PDX Gourmet Chicks invites w om en over 30 meet
Sp an ish speaking available H o sts to a lesbian and tx
for m ovies, dinners, gam es, cam ping, etc
w om en's support group (Crisis 80 0 2 8 1 2800
(http.//groups msn.com/pdxgourmetchicks.) (7/04)
ples and grou ps in a safe, confidential and supportive
al behaviors Sexual onentation is not an issu e
attend. Topic d iscu ssio n m eetings second and fourth
environm ent A lso offers a Sexual M inorities W om en
(541-342-5582 www eugenesaa com.) (7/04)
Fridays, (portlandbiwomen6comcast.net.) (7/04)
SOCIAL
C o q s u r « is a social group for people w ho w ere
assign e d a fem ale sex at birth but identify otherw ise
(female-to-mate, genderqueer, drag king, e tc ). First
Metro: Arts & Music
Bridge« Vocal Ensemble se e k s to em pow er and
inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity while
Su n day m eetings are open to partners and fam ilies of
any configuration. (503-471 1515.
groups.yahoo com/group/coqsure.) (7/04)
building bridges and prom oting understanding with the
Dyke Night P o r t la n d takes over a bar every other
greater public. H on ors and strive s for diversity in its
m em bers, m u se and audiences (503-233-9554
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday
afternoon S ig n up on the e-mail list at
bndgesvocalensem ble6yahoo.com
community, oregontive com /cc/bndges) (7/04)
w ww .technodyke.com /dykenigfit
idykervghtportland&yahoocom.) (7/04)
lifestyle and keep abreast o f leather happenings N o
dues, no form al organization, no officers o r board, just
leather socialization for the past 2 0 years.
(360-896-6665 ptmkkiirecway.txrni.) (7/04)
Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for
mature ga y men and th ose w ho appreciate them, com ­
ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos­
es, (PO Box 5884. Portland. O R 97228. 503-2864613
or 360-254-1718. pdxprimettmer$6yahoo com.
www.gecxJhes.com/pdxphmetiniers )(7104)
wwwpdxgmc.org) (7/04)
503-2863575.) 0 / 0 4 )
offers educational and social program m ing to queer » id
F ilm F a t a le s for single lesbians 3 5 and older w ho
helps w ith support and referral se rvice s for people of at!
Portland Lesbian Choir is
a nonauditioned com m u­
nity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers
(portiandlesbianchoirfihotmeil com
wwwpkhotrorg.)(7/04)
and volunteers
(Fourth Saturday.
503-774-6116.) ( 7/04)
F u n n y L a d le « T e a a a d P o e e y S o c ie t y is a social
Real Connection is
a social gathering for gay men
w ho are artists, w riters o r m ustaans o r w ho pursue
som e creative activity M onthly potlucks o n the second
Friday (Cad 503-284-2971J O /04)
group fo r lesbians 35 and older They meet for a potluck
on the se co n d Saturday o f each month. E-mail new slet­
ter is free on request.
(8ataps6aol.com.) ( 7/04)
G a y M e d it a t io n G r o u p is a casual, nonrefagious
Roeo City Gey Freedom Band
provides an artistic
outlet to queers and supportive friends of varying m usi­
cal s k i levels Perform s a variety of style s from classical
group for gay end bt m en to meet, meditate together
(730 pm Tuesdays Dean Sidweh
503-997-63193(7/04)
and socialize.
to contem porary in annual and sp e ca l event concerts.
(503-790-2170. ¡nfo6rcgfb.org www rcgfb.org) (7/04)
G a y M e n '» W r it e r « ' G r o u p is for faction and non-
faction w riters w ho create for publication or for pleasure
(Howard503-235-7018 rgardens6easystreet.com.)
Im p e r ia l S o v e r e ig n fio e e C o u r t o f O r e g o n is the
Metro: General
oldest gay, lesbian, bi and trans socnl/fund-raising organi­
Asian t Pacific b lander Lesbians and Gays Is
a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian and bi A sian
and Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks. recre­
ational ou txigs and cultural events. Fnerxfy environm ent
Box 12661.
Portland. O R 97232 aplg_pdx6yahoo m m . ) (7/04)
to m eet and connect with other A P I (P O
Bad Gbfe a
a social and educabonal leather and
B / D / S / M club for seff-dentifaed w om en with an em pha­
s is on safety and education W o rk sh o p s d sc u ssio n s.
zation in the state o f Oregon. M e etings am the first two
1825 SW Broadway 503725-5681
queersandaXes&mail.pdx edu.
www queersandahie8.pdx.edu.) (7/04)
Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating
Portland Gay and Lesbian Bowling
Association is in its 26th season! M e e ts Su n d ays at
largest open pan-
sh o p s and new sletter (503-972-1869.
rcdcúteleport com www nxk org.) (7/04)
Soyboys
is a fun, social gethenng for gay and bi men
w ho are interested in a healthy vegetan»! o r vegan
of activities and m onthly potlucks
(veggieguys6aol com ) (7/04)
lifestyle. A variety
on
the Portland/Vancouver
chapter of W om en on W heels, is a m otorcycle club for
Sadie 541-683-2692.) (7/04)
E u ge n e 's
GLBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon. W e st 20th
Avenue and Polk Street 541887-9689
kfranken86yahoocom .) (7/04)
OUT door Group is a fnendly. inclusive bunch of
Eugene people w ho go biking, hiking, skating, m ushroom
hunting, skiing, hot springing and just about » iy other
activity you can dream up O ccasional w eekend camping.
(Kim 541-484-2147 km s6efn.org
www.outdoorgrouporg.) (7/04)
H ollyw ood Lan e s D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. (3 3 0 pm.
4030 N E Halsey S t Mailing a d á e ss P O Box 80002.
Portland. O R 97208-1002 503-722-0438
bowlpdx6aol.com. w w w pdxbowl.com.) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Social
W hether y o u 're a ninning novice o r a se ason e d
Capitol Forum is a gay/tesben nonprofit social se rv­
marathoner,
Portland Frontrunner* w elcom e gay.
www.portiandfrontrunners.org) (7/04)
Portland Upstream is a
swim team for the gay and les-
ice organization serving foe m id-W illam ette Valley.
(5 03 363 00 06 . P O Box 663. Salem. O R 97308-0663.
www.saleincf.org.) (7/04)
Conflusnce; Tbs Willamette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus rehearses Su n d ays at Unitarian
bian community that offers coached w orkouts for a l skill
U rw ersaBst C ongregation of Salem (4 8 :3 0 pm 5090
levels. Com e swim with the Pups and im prove your health
Center S i NE. 503-364-2370 cmfiuence6zKJ.com.
and techniques Practices are noon Sundays at Colum bia
www.confiuencechonis.orgJ (7/04)
Pbot. (7701N Chatauqua 8 M . swimpdx6yahoo.com.
E u ge n e 's Gay Movie Night group ge ts together to
view and d isc u ss queer films. (7 pm Thursday
R o m City Softball A ssociation
open to aB orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are
safe, san e and consensual. M onthly m eetings, w ork­
Woman of tbn Rivers
bian satooat » id pow erboat ow ners to cruise the
www.geocities.com/swimpdx.) (7/04)
sexuel/aftem ative sexuality d u b in the Northw est, is
the last Fndey.
Pacific Coast Yacht Club w elcom es gay and le s­
sod a! group in Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn­
ing. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Davis 541-345-1481 or
is an adult soft-
ball league for the gay, lesbian, bi an d trans com m uni­
ty W e offer an o pe n division (co-ed ) and a w om e n 's
d ivisio n W e are affiliated with foe N orth Am erican
G a y A m ateur A thletic A lSance (503852-4769.
w w w portlandgaysoftbaS.com www.nagao.org.)
(7 /04)
Ronulown Ramblar*. Portland's gay and lesbian
square dance club, dan ce s at m ainstream and plus lev
OR 97228-5352
wwwro9etownranbiers.com.) (7/04)
kfranken86yahoo.com.) (7/04)
Lovoudoz Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian
group In Sale m for support, fun and friendship G am e
nights, bowfinq. barbecues, bunco, cam ping, Rag foot­
ball. etc. (Kim 5 0 35 81 510 2.
www.iavenderwomyn com. ) (7/04)
Losbten Danes Club of Eug«M teaches o n go in g
ball room dance le sso n s. (su selynd 6yah oo com )
(7/04)
e ls (P O Box 5352. Portland.
Rounds About Purttand offers
social dancing d o s s ­
es, including cued waltz and tw o-step m rounds Sin gle s
LesbkMi Sowing Circfe m eets
in foe C o r v a is area
to e a t d ie t and vrork on projects o f ah kinds. (Diane
5 4 1 3 13-2754 ) (7/04)
T um i Tenuis m eets Su n d a ys
gay/Tesbw Vbi experience. (Cary 503-3636036.
manonberrysalon6aol.com.) (7/04)
and third Friday of each m onth at G a l's Dirty D u ck
Womsit Who Cook and Rsclps Exchangs
(9 pm-mdrughi. 439 NW Third Ave.
503-224-8446 dunbn6pactfiercom.) (7/04)
(8 3 0 am-noon 503-735-9058 or 5 0 32 82 - 7210.
rayscottvwa6yahoo.com.) (7/04)
Rotebow K o b m I Club offers a chance to get
together with other gay m en and lesbians and their
w om en w ho love to cook, eat. m eet new frie n d s and
call for m eeting time
(503-246 5939 efrwmfev&aol com ) (7/04)
L e o t b o r N ig h t and R « d H o u fcy B n c b i are foe fast
Tavern.
W ednesdays to talk about changng topics ( 6 3 0 8 pm.
and bi aviators, both pm
orientations. N o n -P S U students are w elcom e to attend
activities » id m eetings. (441A Smith Memorial Center.
Rose City Dtscuseton Ctub, the
g a y men interested in learning to play o r helping on foe
sidelines, (wwwavatancherugby com .) (7/04)
Frontrunner and Walkers is a queer fatness and
Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Way
www.hevenet com/dhama/wow ) (7/04)
J e w is h G a y M e n *« G r o u p
and place.
en ce s can connect and a sk questions during the lO n lty
Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every se co n d
Ceecads Flyers are gay. lesbian
Physical Recreation
Murtoubsrry Butou m eets m onthly in Salem for
potlucks and d iscu ssio n of bo o ks touching on foe
(www tosecourt.org.) (7/04)
A peer facJtated L « « h b o D b a u w io n l B n c b i
wwwpdxbedgtds net 1(7/04)
m onthly dance social. (503-236-5129.
out_dancing6yahoo.com ) (7/04)
5 0 3 2 3 1 6 1 3 5 pattyfrench576hotm04.com ,7(7/04)
M o n d a ys o f each month
events and parties W om en of at orientations and prefer­
Tuesday (503 972-2233
Portland State University Queers and Allies
nonqueer com m unity o n cam pus and beyond A lso
enjoy w atching m ovies.
Willamette Valley:
(Cary mfo6portlandfrontrurmers org.
third Saturday of the m onth
(4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or
style s start the first Friday o f each month. A lso a
lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests
Portland Gay Mao’« Chorus is open to singers.
support m em bers a x ) volunteers (503-226-2588.
50+ lesbian so cia l gro u p for w om en m eets on the
Out Dancing teaclies dancing for sam e-sex couples
at A nkeny Stree t Stuck). C la sse s for different dance
(503-345-8523. pcyclub6earthlink net.) (7/04)
for potluck and socializing. M eet men mto a leather
(7/04)
(7/04)
W illam ette River, Colum bia Rrver and Multnom ah
Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday
G ro u p for wom en of any age m eets first and thrd
Jdtxtz,
(5 pm second
a i w om en w ho like to ride W e meet m onthly at
sp o n so r nding clin e s and take day trips
h o ld s a potluck the feet Satu rd a y o f e very m onth for
sh are great food.
at U niversity of
Portland All levels o f play w elcom e First time is free
d o gs in Eugene.
Central Oregon: Social
800 NW Sixth Ave 9253 503227-0605
nghtoNesbosOyahoo.com) Cl /04)
and couples welcom e. (Patty 503234-7968. Bob
(503356-9552 ¡vrQpcez com.)
(7/04)
Metro: Physical Recreation
S o c ia l group for guy m d bi men m central O regon
M onthly (fanners annual barbecue and hofaday parties
(541-312-8881 7 0 / 0 4 )
vate and professional, n W aahngton O regon and southern
L e s b ia n * E n t e r in g N a t u re a n d S c t e n c e ( L I N S )
Adventure Group.
British C d u n i» D h n e r m eetings in Portland area.
is a fun-loving group o f w om en w ho enjoy exploring nil
at lesbian, bt and trans w om en for m ontN y activities,
(503-7017922 casfiym6yahoo com
a sp e c ts o f foe environm ent Activities include turd
d o o rs group, organizes a variety of activities year round,
including hiking, walking, m useum and garden tours,
w w w geoo6ea.com/caallym.) (7/04)
watching, nature w e bs, archaeology, cam png. kayaking.
cro ss-co u n try and d o w n M i skiing, rafting and m ountaxi
(5 4 1 -3 1 7 8 4 5 7 ) (7/04)
Portland's gay and lesbian out­
(717
Siskiyou Btvd . Ashland Mailing address • P O Box 927.
Ashland, O R 97520 541-4888990 wwwabdehis.org )
(6:30 pm dessert potluck. 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St.
541-440-2761.)( 7/04)
50 3854-3865 Lyrm 503777-2339. kelrav6rdrop.com.)
Portland Avalanche Rugby Football Club is for
sion group for bi and questioning w om en W om en of
any age. race, ability o r cultural origin » e encouraged to
Abdill-Ettls Lambda Community Center plays
host to social events and groups Call for schedule
the D ou glas C o u n ty H IV R e source C enter m Roseburg.
b a ys of the area, (ww w outkayakingnw com 7(7/04)
Eugene S«x Addicts Anonymous s a 12-step fel­
low ship for those w ho are suffenng from addictive se xu ­
offers sliding fee scale counseling foe individuals, cou ­
Southern Oregon: Social
equestrian activities in foe Pacific Northw est. (Denise
bian se a kayak group exploring the lakes, rivers and
Portland Bisexual Women is a support and d iscu s­
541 298-3879 or 541-506-2951
\estxgaygorge6charter nef.)(7/04)
Gay M en's Movie Night is every second Fnday at
Pinochle Group invites others to play cards
50 3-203 -8 42 6)( 7/04)
the area welcome. (7.308.30pm. I l l EFifth St.
Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts together for
Su n d a ys at H obo's. (6 pm 120 N W Third Ave. Mike
A gay
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Gay Women’s Golf Group w elcom es all levels
OutKayaking Northwest is Portland's gay and le s­
Business 541 -485-8232.) (7/04)
tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi­
ronm ent (Jerry 503-6668059
portlandglbtsupport&yahoogroups com.) (7/04)
events before deciding on m em bership. (PO Box 3152.
Portland. O R 972933152. organ_info6organ-pdx.org.
www.organ-pdx.org) (7/04)
plan how to encourage queer men to get their needs for fun.
health and intimacy met in life-affirming ways. (7-9 pm first
Gay director Matthew B. Zrebski stages the docudrame landscape with stick figures
through M ay 8 at Stark Raving Theatre
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for
Metro: Health
e rs from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
50 3-226 -7 91 9)( 7/04)
(7/04)
resources for sexual minorities w ho fall through the
cracks of traditional dom estic violence services (PO Box
951. Tualatin. O B 97062 www safe4all org.) (I/ 04 )
aixl to explore the m eaning of what w e see. (Beth
Lesbian Nstworfc of Control Oregon w elcom es
including potlucks, dances and drum m ing circles
(Bonnie 5 4 1 8 8 3 2 7 9 3 .) (7/04)
Bstem FsBouraldg Group is open to gay m en w foe
greater Salem area Potlucks first Saturday, city wafes
twice m onthly (salem felowahipgroup6yahoocom )
(1/ 04)
Together Works is
a confidential grot*) in
M cM innviBe for queers and fo e * friends to get together
for social events and ife c u sa o n s of to p e s of mutual
interest M e e ts second and fourth M o n d a ys at First
Baptist C hurch (7 pm. 125 S E Cow ls St D on
5 0 3 4 3 4 -6 2 6 6 ) (7/04)