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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