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outreach
Metro: Anti-violence
B ra d le y A n g le H o u se provides emergency shelter
for woman-identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women Also pro­
vides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of
all genders who have experienced emotional, physical or
sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron
kamrong&bradleyangleorg.) (7/04)
Metro: Recovery
E xte n d e d F a m ily hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church
of Portland (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway) (7/04)
Lunch B unch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
(Noon dairy. I pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway ) (7/04)
L iv e a n d L e t L iv e C lu b hosts daily 12-step meet­
ings and monthly clean-and-sober activities for the
queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St
503-238-6091.) (7/04)
P o rtla n d W o m an 's C ris is L in a operates a 24-hour
cnsis intervention hotline for survivors of domestic and
sexual violence and provides information and referrals
fo r shelter, counseling, support groups and community
education Foreign language translation available
R ainbow R ecovery is an Al-Anon group with a queer
focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of some­
one else's drinking Meets weekly at Bethlehem Lutheran
Church (6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave ) (7/04)
(503-235 5333 or 888-235-5333
www unitedway pdx org/family/pdxwomen htmi) (7/04)
S to p A b u se fo r E ve ryo n e (S A F E ) provides
resources for sexual minonties who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box
951. Tualatin. OR97062 w w w safe4a»org.) (7/05)
S ex A d d ic ts A n o n ym o u s is a 12-step program for
those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any
gender and sexual orientation is welcome.
(503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) (7/04)
T he T ria n g le P ro je c t at ASAP Treatment Services
is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment
program specifically for the queer community Safe,
respectful, confidential and effective since 1986
(503-224-0075 www asaptx org) (7/05)
Metro: Health
P la n n e d P a re n th o o d o f th e
C o lu m b ia /W illa m a tte provides confidential and
affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including
STD testing and treatm ent. 20-minute anonymous HIV
tests, annual exams and condoms Sliding-fees, insur­
ance welcomed Se habla español Health centers in
Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham.
Beaverton, Salmon Creek. Salem. Bend and Vancouver.
Wash (800-230-7526. w w w ppcw org ) (7/05)
The M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t
STD P ro g ra m offers testing and treatm ent for sexual­
ly transm itted diseases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and
B vaccinations By appointment or walk in M ost insur­
ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee Se habla
espanol. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday except 1-5 pm
Wednesday Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St
503-988-3700) (7/04)
Q u e er Love A c tio n N e tw o rk fo r D is c o v e ry
(Q LA N D ) seeks to stop HIV, STDs and other epidemics
disproportionately affecting men who love men by assur­
ing values of fun, love, affirmation and wellness are
expressed in abundance in existing queer men's social
venues Monthly matchmaking party and men's dance jam
(503-223-8822 mfo&qland org www gland org.) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Health
W o m enspace provides a confidential shelter for
women and children who have been abused physically,
sexually or emotionally, a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-in
advocacy center for any victim of domestic violence
Spanish speaking available Hosts to a lesbian and bi
women s support group (Crisis 800-281-2800
Business 541 485-8232) (7/04)
Metro: Mental Health
P o rtla n d G LB T S u p p o rt G ro u p helps people deal­
ing with mental health issues such as depression, anxi­
ety and post-traum atic stress disorder Lightly struc­
tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi­
ronment (Jerry 503-666-8059
portlandglbtsupportQyahoogroups com) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Recovery
Eugene Sex A d d ic ts A n o n y m o u s s a 12-step fel­
lowship for those who are suffenng from addictive sexu­
al behaviors Sexual orientation is not an issue
(541-342-5582 www eugenesaa com.) (7/04)
V
B rid g e t Vocal Ensemble ceeks to empower and
inspire the gay, lesbian and bisexual community whSe build­
ing bridges and promoting under stanrfrig with die gr eater
pubic Honors and strives for diversity in its membere.
music and audiences. (503-233-9554 bridgesvocalensem-
Netfyahoocom. community omgnnlrve cvm/cc/bndges.)
(7/04)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to sogers,
support members and volunteers (503-226-2588
www pdxgmc.org.) (7 /04)
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudttioned commu­
nity choir that welcomes singers, supportive m em ber
and volunteers (portlanctesbianchoirPhatmeH com.
ww wpkfm ory) (7/04)
Creative Connection (form erly Real Connection) is
a social gathering fo r gay men who are artists w riters
or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. •
Noncommercial, nonjudgmental. supporting personal
creativity for novices and professionals afike M onthly
podueks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Cad
503-284-2971) (7/0 5 )
Rose CMy Gay Freedom Band provides an artistic
outlet to queers and supportive friends of varying musi­
cal s k i levels. Performs a venety o f styles from ctesmcal
to contemporary m annual and spec«! event concerts.
(503- 790-2170. nb&rcgfb org www rcgfb org ) (7 /04)
Metro: General
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Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Sciooca
(LENS) is a fuo-tovirig group o f women who
enjoy exploring ail aspects erf the environment
Activities include bud watching, nature walks
achaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing and
o i occasional 'le cture * No experience neces­
sary (645-830 pm second Thursday planning
RoundsAbout Portland offers socai danc­
ing desses, incteding cued waltz and two-step
in rounds. Singles and couples welcome.
(Patty 503-234-7868. Bob 503231-5135.
paityfnynch579f)otmfnl.com.i (7/04)
Team Tennis meets Sundays a t University of
The Lesbian Garde« Club is a group of
women who love gardens and gardening They
exchange plants, seeds, advrie and encourage­
ment wisie having a good time. C a i o r e-m af for
a copy o f the newsletter and «form ation about
upcoming events. (Kathe 503-909-2002
lgc9tipxitom.com.) (7/04)
Portland. A 8 levels of ptey welcome. First time
is free, subsequent tunes a e $3. Ptease ja n
us! (8am-noon 503-5164329.
teamportendtennts&yahoo comJ (7/05)
Lesbian Natoradst Network forming for
women senousfy interested m the natural history
o f birds, plants a id animate to go out furring,
botanizing, tracking, etc, and to explore the
meaning o f what we see, (Beth 503226-7919)
(7/0 4 )
Central Oregon: Social
Lesbians with Degress is a a x e l group for
intefiectuai women and those who want to meet
them (Cat 5033074982 or L b N 5032333557.
welcomes ad ieebfoi, bi and trans women for
m onthly activities, « d u rin g potiucks. dances
and drumming circles. (541-3174457.) (7/04)
Jom htaerv at LesbianswDegrem-aubscobeR
yahoagrotjpa.com.) (7/0 5 )
Lesbigay Gmga meets the second Monday of
every month a» United O urch of C M st in The
Lewis A d ark Colleges United
Sexualities te a student-run q u e e r-s tra it
D a te . Visitors to the aree welcome.
a&ance open to members o f the larger Portland
community. especeSy students (us9kdcark.edu.
www/clarkedu/~us.)Cim
Social group for g a y » id b i a n m central
Oregon M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and
holiday parties (541-312-8881H im )
1 xrfhifif« utetworti of Central Oregon
(730430pm. 111E Fifth St 541-298-3879 or
541-506-2951. hsbigaygotge9charter neU(7l04 )
W riter, producer and rock V roll historian Shelley
Goldstein joins three other funny girls for ArtAttaick
Theater's S o lo Festival
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Lulu's Pervy Playhouse ¡a a social group for
self-identifying women who a e into S /M Ptey
parties a e held on the second Saturday o f the month.
(503-231-3992 hMst9excitecom.
www ^pmsfech. comZ-awnhe/luki. him) (7/04)
Metro: Sexual
P o rtla n d G LB T Q Yoga A llia n c e a group of teach­
ers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
mmonty and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that
are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in address­
ing their special needs (ww w gayyogaportlandcom.
bart9stonewallschool org) (7/04)
Metro: Arts & Music
> Ramblers. Portland s gay and tes-
ben square dance club, (fences at mamstream o r i
plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR
972235352 «vvw.rx 19 etovxvambmrs.com.) (7/04)
meeting Arm Richmond503-287-7l24.)(V04)
C la cka m a s W o m an 's S e rv ic e s offers shelter, sup­
port and resource referral to survivors of domestic and
sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly
Whaetchaii accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls
accepted (Office 503-7222366 CnsisLine
503-654 2288 ) (7/0 4 )
SOCIAL
www pordandqavsoftbtä.com
www. nagea org.) (7/04)
»253. 503-227-0605
nghtodeabos9yehoo.com 7(7/04)
YW CA o f G rea te r P o rtla n d C ounseling C enter
offers string fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and
groups n a safe, confidential and supportive environment
Also offers a Sexual Minonties Women Support Group on
Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on
Wednesdays (1111SW 10th Ave 503-294 7440) (7/04)
HEALTH
We are afhkated w ith die North American Gay
Am ateur A thletic Alliance (503552-4769.
A peer-faciktated Lesbian Discussion A
Social Group for women of ary age meets
fust and tbm i Wednesdays to talk about chang­
ing topics. (6.30-8 pm 800 NW Sixth Ave.
sis on safety a id education W orkshops discussions,
events and pedes Women of r f orientations a id prefer­
ences can connect and ask questions during the Kinky
Women's Welcoming Mooch at 7 pm every second
Tuesday (503-972-2233. www pdxbadgiris.net.) (7/04)
Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi evetora, both
private end professional « Washington. Oregon a id
southern British Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland
ares (503-701-7922. caafyers&yahoo com
www.geocfties.com /casflyers.) (7/04)
Coqsaro is a social group fo r people who were
a t •'ed a female sex at birth but identify otherwise
(female-ro-maie, genderqueer. drag king, etc.). First
Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of
any configuration. (503-471-1515.
groups yahoo com/grotp/coqsure.) (7/0 4 )
Dyka Night Portland takes over a bar every other
Saturday night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after­
noon Sign up on the e-maii list at www.teehnodyke com/
dykemght (dykemghtportendOyahoo com ) 7 /04)
50* lesbian social group for women meet 3 on the
third Saturday o f the month. (4-7pm. 5 03-642-3360 or
503 286-3575.) Cl704)
Film Fatales fo r angle lesbians 35 and older who
enjoy watching movies. (Fourth Saturday
503-774-61 1 6 /(7 /0 4 )
i Over 40 is a smaS, socially supportive group that
meets first « id third Thursdays. (503-2435795.)n/0S)
Northwest Gender Affiance is a social and support
organization fo r cross-dressers and transsexuals.
M onthly open meetings and sociate. (PO Box 4928.
Portland. OR 97208 503-5336787.
www rrwgapdx com.) (7/04)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi­
zation for gay male natunsts/nudists Potiuck social
third Sunday o f every month (omenpdx9yahoo.com
wwwgeocites.eom//omenpdx.) (7/04)
Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (ORGAN) is a
soaaf club fo r gay men who enjoy bang pud«. M onthly
pottucks and events. Guests are invited to attend two
events before deciding on membership. (PO Box 3152.
I iiipnn.il kovrrfiign Rose Court of Oregon s the
oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans aociai/fundraieing organi­
zation xi the state of Oregon M eetings are the first two
Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt org) (7/04)
Sunday. 10310 N Vancouver Way.
wwwhevanel.com/chama/wow.) (7/0 4 )
Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds
a potiuck the firs t Saturday of every month fo r women
who love to cook, est, meet new friends a rri share
great food (503356-9552 jvr9pcez.com.) (7704)
Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities
i te a lesbian-focused com petitive
dragon boat racing dub Recruiting new members in
2004. W ork h a d . meet new people and have fun. (Elen
5032824744 www amazondragons.org.) (7/04)
PDX Gourmet Chicks invites women older than 30
to meet fo r movies, dinners, games, camping, etc.
(groups mn.com/pdxgourmetcNcks.) (7/04)
The FOWEST Group outings a e cooperative adventures
for women Participants a e responsible for providing their
own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for then-
skill and Stress level AS s k i levels welcome. (Dawn and
The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobos
Conte play ca d s and meet the gang New players
always welcome. (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave Mike
503-641-7224.) (7/05)
Portland Bisexual Women is a support a d discus­
sion group for bi and questioning women. Women of
any age. race, ability or cultural origin are encouraged to
attend. Topic dscusston meetings second and fourth
Fndays (porttancSxworrm9comcast.net )(7 /0 4 )
Portland Leather Affiance is one o f the largest
pansexual. nonprofit B /D /S /M . leather and fetish
lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Regula social
and educations! opportunities, mdudmq KinkFest.
Leather Beil, Kinky Fall Vendors Fair and more
(www.pdxteatherakance org.) (7/05)
Portland Leather Mon meet every second Saturday
fo r potiuck and socializing M eet men « to a leather
lifestyle and keep abreast o f leather happenings. No
dues, no formal organization, no officers o r board, ju st
leather sociafaation for the past 20 years
(360496-6665 ptmOdrecway com .) (7/0 4 )
Portland Metro Prime Timer« is a social group for
mature gay men o r i those who appreciate them, com ­
ing together fo r social, educational a d cultural purpos­
es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228 503-2834613
or 360-693-5506 pdxpnmetimers9ydioo.com
www. geocities com/pdxprtmetenm ) (7 70S)
offers educational and social programming to queer and
nonqueer community on campus and beyond Also
helps w ith .support and referral services for people of aft
orientations Non-PSU students are welcome to attend
activities and meetings (441A Smith Memorial Center.
1825 SW Broadway 503-725-5681.
queer$andaties9maS.pdx.edu.
www gueersanddtes.pdk.edu.) (7/04)
Roee City Dtacusskm Club, the Largest open pan-
Leather Night and R a d Hanky Social are the firs t
sexual/altem atfve sexuality dub « the Northwest, is
open to all orientation«, fetishes and Bfestytes that a e
3 afe, sane and consensual M onthly meetings, w ork­
shops and newsletter (503972-1869
Portend, OR 97232. jplg_pdxQyahoo.com )C!704)
and third Friday o f each month at Gad's D irty Duck
Tavern. (9 pm-mldnight. 439 NW Third Aim
503-224-8446 duste9pec4ercom.) (7/0 4 )
S a y b o y is a fun. soctai gathering fo r gay and bi men
mho are interested « a healthy vegetarian or vegan
rcdc9tekport.com www rcdc.org.HT704)
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plays host to social events and groups Cad fo r sched­
ule (Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland. Mailing address:
PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541 4884990
wwwahdetisorg.) (7/0 4 )
Gay Moa's Movie Night is every second Friday at
the Douglas County F 8 V Resource C e n t« « Roseburg
(630 pm dessert potiuck. 7 pm movie. 832 Highland St.
541 -440-2761.) (7/0 4 )
Willamette Valley:
Physical Recreation
Metro: Physical Recreation
POX Women Riders share a love of motoreycSng.
All women, bike types a id ska levels welcome. Let's &8
get out and ride together! OrragovyxynQyahoo. com
groups.yahoo.com/grotpv'pdxwomenriders) (7/04)
Jewish Gay Han’t Group call fo r meeting time
and place. (503-246-5939. afcsm tevrfkof com.) (7/04)
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chapter o f Women on W heels, is a m otorcycle dub fo r
ail women who like to ride. We meet monthfy at Jubitz,
sponsor ridmg chocs and fake day trips (5 pm second
Portland. OR 972933152 organ_info9organ-pdx.org
www.organ-pdx.org 1(7/04)
a nonprofit community voice for gay. tesben and bi Asian
and Pacific Wanders. A ctivities include potkieks. recre­
ational outinga a rri cultural events Fnerehy environment
to meet and connect with other API (PO Box 12661
Bad Girt««; a social and educakonaf ieetoer and
B/D/S/M dub for seif-riennfied women with an empha-
Women of the Rhrsrs. the Porttend/Vencouver
year round, «eluding Wring. waSgng, museum a rri g o -
den tours, cross-country and d o w n h i skiing, rafting and
mountain Wring. (PO Box 2201, Portland, OR
97208-2201 www adventuregrouporg.) (7/04)
Portland State University Queer» and AWo«
Funny Ladies Tea and Posey Society is a social
group for te 3 biana 35 and older They meet fo r a potiuck
on the second Saturday of each month E-maS news­
letter is free on request, (flataps&aol com.) (7/04)
lifestyle A variety of activities and m onthly potiucks
the last Friday (veggteguys9aol.com) WOO
Southern Oregon: Social
Frontrunner and Walkers ¡3 a queer fitness and
social group « Eugene that meets every Saturday morn­
ing (9 am 15th and Agate Davts 541 -345-1481 or
Sadie 541-6832692.) H704)
Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday
and Sunday, weather perm itting (Noon. W est 20th
Avenue and Polk S treet 541687-9689
kfranken89yahoo com ) (7/04)
OUTdoor Group a a fnendy. «cfesive bunch of
Eugene people who go bikmg. hiking, skating, mushroom
hunting, skiing hot springing a rri just about any other
activity you can dream up Occasional weekend camping
(Kim 541-484-2147 krris9efn.org.
www.outdoorgroup org) (7/04)
Tam 503659-2782. reel 1279hotrmd.com JQ/W)
The Gay Woman'» Golf Group welcomes el) levels
of players. (www Iwfgub com.) (1704 )
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian
activities « the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503654-3865
Lym 503 777-2339. kekav9rdtopoam.)QM)
Out Dancing teaches dancing fo r same-sex couples
at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes fo r different dance
styles start the first Friday of each month. Ateo a
m onthly dance soda). (503-236-5129.
ouLdancmgOyehoo com) (7/04)
Out Kayaking Northwest is Portland's gay and les-
b io i see kayak group exploring the lakes, rivers and
bays of the area, (www outkayakaignw.com.) (7704)
Portland Avalancha Rugby Football Club is for
gay men interested « teeming to play or helping on die
sidelines (www.avalanchenigby com.) (7/04)
Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcomes gay and les­
bian sefcoat and powerboat owners to cruise the
W illam ette Rrrec Columbia River and Multnomah
Channel. Promote« good fellowship and safe boetmg
(www peydub org) (7/05>
Portland Gay and Lasbiavt OcnaHny
Association is in its 26th season! M eets Sundays at
Hollywood Lanes. Drop-ins -welcome anytime (3 30 pm.
4030 h£ Halsey S t Mating address: PO Box 80002.
Portend, OR 97208-1002 5037220438
bowlpdx9ad com. www.pdxbowl com.) 0/04)
Whether you 're a running novice or a seasoned
marathoner. Portland Frontrunner» welcome «gay.
lesbian, bi and trans people of all aWrttes and « terest 3
«"Gory nfo9portendhontmnnerscrg.
wwwportendfrontnjnnersorg)(7/04)
Portland U p stre a m « a «wm teem for die gay and les-
txen commtxxty that offers coached workouts for 38 s k i
levels Come swim with the Pups and improve your health
and 'echnques Practices « a noon Sundays * Columbie
Pool (7701 NChatauqua Bfvd swrmpdxOythoo com.
warw geodTbts com/swvnpdx) (7/04) t
R ons C ity B »R haB A s t a c ln d s « is an adult softball
league fo r the gsy. lesbian, bi and tra n t community We
off» a, opsntbtee« i « h *> arri a woaw » dvwm
Willamette Valley: Social
Capital Forum Is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social serv­
ice organization serving the mid-W illamette Valley
(503363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem. OR 973030663
www salemcl org.) (7/04)
Confluence« The Willamette Valley Mixed
GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unrtown
Universalist Congregation of Saiem (4-6:30 pm, 5090
Center St. NE. 503364-2370 confhjence9ad.com.
www confluencechorus org.) (7/0 4 )
Eugene's Gay Movie Night group gets together to
view and discuss queer Mms (7 pm Thursday
kfrankm89yahoo.com ) (7,04)
Lavender Womyn s a warm and friencky lesbian
group « Saiem fo r support, fun and friendship Game
nights, bow ing, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag fo o t­
ball. etc (Km 503-581-5102
www.lavenderwomyn com.) (7/0 4 )
Lesbian Donee Club of Eugene teaches ongoing
ballroom dance tessons (susafynd9yahoo.com) 0704)
Lesbian Sewing Circle meets in the Corvafts area
to eat, chat and work on projects o f all kinds. (Diane
541-5132754)0704)
Marionberry Salon meets monthfy « Steem for
potiucks and discussion o f books touching on the
gay/lesbran/f» experience (Cary 5033634036.
manorbenyadon9aot.com ) (7/04)
Rainbow Kennel Club offers a choice to get
•ogether with other gay m o i end le d x a is and their
doge « Eugene. (Bonne 5414832793.) (7/04)
Salem Fellowship Group is open to gay men « the
greater Salem area. Pofiucte first Saturday, ctty w sfe
twice monthly (ademfeAjwshipgroii&yahoo com ) (7/04)
Together Works s a confident«! group n
McMinnvüte fo r queers and th e * friends to get together
for social events and déçussions o f topics of mutual
interact. M eets second and fourth Mondays at First
Baptist Church (7 pm 125 SE Cowls St. Don