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July 2.2004 ’ jlMt Mt 31 Continued from Page 30 Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobttty, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logos Road, Milwaukie 503-786-4829.) (7 /04) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Clune (5:30- 7.30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. 503-846-4734.)(l/04) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to human dignity and preventing HIV by budding communi ty in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education. COMMUNITY Metro: General Deaf & Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non profit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-231-0921 TTY, 503-235-0840 voice dhor@deafvision.net. www.deafvision.net/dhor) (7/04) Elder Resource Alliance (ERA) is a group of senior advocates and service providers committed to improving service delivery to queer elders. Activities include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreation al activities, information and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday. 1737 NW 26th Ave Eileen 503 224 2640 or Paul 503-988-3620.) (7/04) outreach, social and support services Free and anony mous HIV testing by appointment. (3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City. OR 97367. 541-994-5597 canoftice@earthlink net. www.coastaMsnetwork homestead.com.) (7/04) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Washington: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Harney, Malheur. Baker. GiHiam, Grant, Union, Wallowa, Wheeler. Umatife and Morrow coun ties. (541-889-3119 or 866-248-8369. eocii@eocil.org. www.eoci.org.) (1/04) Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing Off site testing also available. (200 SE Third St.. Pendleton John R. 541-278-5432 ) (7/04) lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224 8881 www sharepdx org) (7/05) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to dis cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-130 pm. Call 503-823-0027 for date and location.) (7/04) TechnoDyke.com, the online publication and commu nity for queer women and allies, accepts applications for writers to cover a broad range of subjects. Send queries and samples to articles@technodyke net Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event pro motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod ing, graphics, etc.) write pdx@technodyke net. (7/04) ed by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity and worth in all people Equity has distributed more than $1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon (503-231-5759 www equityfoundationorg.)(l/04) The Trans Resource Centre a program of Outside In. houses the Identity Project, peer- and community- driven counseling, referrals to sliding-scale and free therapists. HIV and hepatitis C testing and prevention, needle exchange and additional resources for trans folk and their partners, fnends and families. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895) (7/04) It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave. Portland. OR 97213. 503-280-8080 ) (7/04) group of queer military veterans and fnends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503-242 3585 fdixon@hevanetcom www gayveterans.org) (7/04) KBOO-FM's Out Loud features local guests, news and announcements second and fourth Tuesdays This Way Out is a national queer show that airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90 7 FM Portland. 91.9 FM Hood River, 100 7 FM Willamette Valley www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) (1/04) Metro: Political Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found Lesbian Community Project is a membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our fnends and allies Sliding-scale membership is open to all women who love women Call about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave 4253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605.) (7/04) Love Makes a Family is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting gay, lesbian, bi and trans families Provides advocacy, education and refer rals regarding schools, same-sex marnage. adoption, parenting and more The Portland metro and Clark County Families with Kids Groups enjoy discussion and play time for queer parents/caregivers and their chil dren. The Middle School Transition Project provides education to younger students. (503-228-3892 www Imfamilyorg.) (7/04) Metropolitan Community Church of Portland speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving speeches, running effective meetings and doing toasts (12:30 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-330-2706 www mccportland com) (1/04) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bnng $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am 4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988 3027.) (1/04) Queer fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com www.peaceveterans.org.) (7/05) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communi ties for families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschoois org.) (1/04) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights Monthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open range time (www portland pmkpistols org.) (7/04) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL CIO that lets union members rally support for gay lesbian tx and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503757 8907) (7/04) Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St BA Coyne 541-772-1777.)G/04) Choices is a free, confidential support program for people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems. Talk to others with similar issues in a caring, nonjudgmental environ ment. Individual and group sessions and case manage ment available (Catherine 360 759-3436.) (1/04) Clark County Health Department offers free HV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd.. Vancouver 360-397-8098.) The HIV and AIDS Case Management members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way. 503-357 2442 fgpflag@aol com. )(7/05) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct sup port services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503 335-6591.) (7/04) Immigration Equality provides support and information to queer immigrants and their partners and works to change discriminatory U.S immigration laws. (503-471-1568. Igirtfpdx@hotmail.com www.Igirtf org.) (7/04) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In. (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave. »255 503-227-0605.) (7/04) people who have been adversely affected by rebgxxi or those who feel confused nr disillusioned in their search for personal spntuality (7-9 pm first Thursday 1236 SW Salmon St. 503819-5160.)(l/04) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of Irving with mul tiple sclerosis. (630-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-2239511.) (7/04) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desmng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 503 5338787 nwga@nwgapdx.com www .nwgapdx.com.) (1104) Portland Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes at to its grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discnmination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151 www basic nghts org) monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-232-7676 wwwphagpdxorg)(l/04) • Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a new informal support group for lesbians in the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansy@comcastnet) (7/04) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the social disease of ageism (1 pm second Wednesday 503 286 3575.) (7/05) Radical Women .ire active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org.) (7/04) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228 7219.) (7/04) Central Oregon: Community Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends Metro: Professional business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171 stopper@prodigy net.) (7/04) of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance ts conhden bal (7 pm 541 298 8383) (1/04) Cowfitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B mmunization for needle exchange cus tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals. HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 htnth Ave., Longview 360-414-5599) (7/04) The Washington State Department of Health HfV/AIDS Hotline 800-272-2437. (7/04) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care Registered nurse and Spanish language available. Free oral swab rtV testing for gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $10 or a free bottle of lube when you return for your cation and advocacy. (541 488-1142 or 541-512-0326) (7/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Willamette Valley: Community Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and allies (541-485 9953 family_values_pnde@hotmail.com) (7/04) Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday m Corvallis (7 pm. 1165 Monroe Ave 541 752-2491.)(! 104) Men's Discussion Group for all gay. bi or questioning men every first and third Thursday xi Salem Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem. (2350 State St. Timothy 503-581 3296) (1/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy in Salem (7 9 pm third Wednesday First Congregational Church 700 Manon St NE Mailing address: PO Box 121, Gates. OR 97346 503-897 2524) (7/04) j/ Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy in Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational Church 1050 E 23rd Ave 541 302 4422.) (7/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Team provides information, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regard less of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242 2746) (1/04) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memonal Church in Oregon City (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St 503-998-1450 www clackamaspfiag org) (7/05) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. Valley AIDS Information Network 24-hour hot line provides HfV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals English hot line. English and Spanish matends. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (PO Box 971, Corva&s, OR 97339. 541- 752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (7/04) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of third Monday of the month in Bend for support, educa tion and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting: 630pm meet mg All People s United Church of Christ. 2330 NE Division St 541 -317-2334.) (7/04) Brother to Brother >s a support and advocacy orgam zation for African American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland metro area Sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program (Stephan Herrera 503-417 7991 sherrera@brotobropdx org www brotobropdx org.) (7/04) confidential HIV testing 6 8 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month as well as other client shwss and a thrift store. (2350 State St Testing 503-581-3296. client services/thrift store 503-371-4455.) (7/04) Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, edu Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro Metro: Support LifeLine AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem offers free and beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville, pro vides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special events and workshops, weekends or longer stays (Affing address: PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429 Cory or Rae 5418432565) (7/04) Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335-8200 www tradeswomen net.) (7/04) HIV Positive Social/Activities Group connects you with others who understand and share your experi ence A group-fed organization for various fun events and support (Jonathan 541-3425088 chentsvs3@fAvaBance. org) (7 /04) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic, Gays (PFLAG)—Central Oregon meets on the tect the nghts and interests of gay, lesbian, tx and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@ care2.com www geocities com/oregonglc) (7/04) results (1966 Garden Ave . Eugene 541 342-5088. msm@htvaAance.org) (7 /04) community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill-Elhs Lambda Community Center, Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-488-6990 wwwchrysalis4tg com) (7/04) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Coastal Oregon: Community Queer Men's Group meets weekly at University of Oregon's Erb Memonal Union in Eugene Confidential and supportive (5 pm Sunday Suite 34, 1222 E 13th Ave Michael lgbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu) (7/04) Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) publishes a newsletter for the queer community of the central Oregon coast with a calendar of events m Uncoin and Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, mowe nights, discussion groups and more (54 1 994-5597 www coastaiardsnetwork homestead com.) (7/04) North Coast Pride Network is a human dxjnrty organization serving the queer community of the Columbia Pacific Region Gertrude s Wilde monthly social mixer is every third Monday at Café Unontown (5 30-9 30 pm 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 503338-0161 ncpn@paciher com) (7/04) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay lesbian, bi and trans individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St Ashland MaAnq address PO Box 927, Ashland OR 97520 541 488 6990 www abdellis org ) (7/04) ton. produces Portland s Pnde festival and parade every Father's Day weekend (503-295-9788 mfo@pndenw org www pndenw org) (7/05) bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7 9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503-236-8339 www thedadsgroup com ) (7/04) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Chrysalis ; rovides support and educatrm for people (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community involved and interested m the southern Oregon trans Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run organiza Program assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS to access community and health services. (9 am-noon and 1-4 pm Monday-Friday 360693-4219) (7/04) Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian Toastmasters is dedicated to developing public Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay. Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is xi session in Erb Memonal Union for information and socializing (6 pm Wednesday Suite 34. 1222 E 13th Ave Michael lgbtqa0gladstone uoregon edu ) (7/04) Marjorie steps through the martini glass in Artattack Theater's The Tale of the Allergist's Wife *•
