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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 2004)
3 2 j U S t O U t - august 6.2004 A peer-faciteted outreach Lesbians Enjoying Nate«» and Science (LEN S) ment A lso offers a Sexual M inonties W om en Support Support G roup on W ednesdays B r a d le y - A n g le H o u s e provides em ergency shelter (1111 S W 10th Ave. 503-294 7440) (7/05) is a fun-loving gro u p of w om en w ho enjoy exploring all a sp e cts o f the environm ent A ctivities include bird watching, nature w alks archaeology, cam ping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional “lecture." N o experience (6:45-830 pm second Thursday planning meeting. Ann Richmond 503287-7124 >(7/04) n e ce ssa ry for w om an-identified dom estic violence su rvivors and a The support group for w om en battered by w om en A lso pro vid e s individual support and advocacy for queer youth of aH gend ers w ho have experienced em otional, physical or sexual ab u se Free, confidential and safe (Kamron kamrong0bradkyangle org.) (7/05) C la c k a m a s W o m e n 's S e r v ic e s offers shelter sup a group of w om en w ho se ed s, advice » id encouragem ent while having a go o d E x te n d e d F a m ily h o sts queer-friendly A lcoholics A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity C hurch port and resource referral to survivors of dom estic and Lesbian Gardan C h ib « love g « d e n s and gardening They exchange plants, Metro: Recovery of Portland Social Group (6306 pm 800 NW Sixth Ave »253.503227-0635. rightonksboo0yahoo.com.)0/05) G roup on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Metro: Anti-violence & talk about changing topics. and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environ HEALTH Lesbian Discussion for women of any age m eets first « id third W ednesdays to (5.30 pm daty 2400 NE Broadway) (7/04) L u n c h B u n c h hosts queer-friendly Altoholics Anonym ous time. C e S o r e-m aii for a co p y o f the new sletter and (Kathe 503-9092002. Igdfapiritone com.) (7/04) inform atipn about upcom ing events. Lesbian Naturalist Network form ing for w om en se rio u sly in te re st«) m the natural h isto ry o f birds, plants sexual violence Lesbian, tx and trans fnendfy W heelchair m eetings at Metropolitan Comm unity Church of Portland accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted (Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway ) (7/04) and anim als to g o out btrding, botanizing, tracking, etc. L iv e a n d L e t L iv e C lu b h o sts daily 12-step meet 503-2267919.) (7/04) (Office 503-7222366 Crisis Line: 503-654-2288)0/05) P o r t la n d W o m e n 's C r i s i s L in e operates a 24-hour in gs and m onthly clean-and-sober activities for the c n sis intervention hotline for su rvivors of dom estic and queer recovery com m unity sexual violence and provides inform ation and referrals (2940A SE Belmont St 503-2386091) (7/04) for shelter, counseling, support grou ps and com m unity R a in b o w R e c o v e r y is an A l-Anon group with a queer education Foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or 888235-5333 w ww unitedway-pdx org/family/pdxwomen html3 (7/04) focus for those seeking to recover from the effects of som eone e lse 's dnnking M e e ts w eekly at Bethlehem Lutheran C hurch S t o p A b u s e fo r E v e r y o n e ( S A F E ) provides (6 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave ) (7/04) reso u rce s for sexual m inonties w ho fall through the cracks of traditional dom estic violence services 951. Tualatin. OR 97062 www (PO Box S e x A d d ic t « A n o n y m o u s is a 12-step program for th ose suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors A n y safe4al org.) (7/05) gender and sexual orientation is w elcom e (503-4525961 (Beth L e s b ia n s w it h D e g r e e s is a social group for m telec- tual w om en » id those w ho w ant to meet them. (Car 503307-8982 or Lm 5032333557. Join hataerv at LedAanswDegrw$-8ihscri)e@yehoo9roup$.com3 (7/05) L a w ia & C ta rfc C o t t a g e 's U a R a d S e x u a H B a s to a student-run queer-straight aftanee open to m em bers o f larger Portland com m unity, especi80y students (us@kkark.edu www.kkrk.edu/~is.) (7 /G4) the L u lu 's P a r v y P t s y h o M Q is Metro: Health T h e T r ia n g le P r o je c t at A S A P Treatment S e rvice s P la n n e d P a r e n t h o o d o f th e program specifically for the queer com m unity Safe, C o lu m b ia / W illa m e t te provides confidential and respectful, confidential and effective sin ce 1986 affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including (503-224-0075. is O re g o n 's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment a social gro u p for setf- asaptx.org.) (7/05) M a s O tw r 4 0 is a am al, so c ie ty supportive group that and third Th ursdays (50324657953(1/05) N o rt h w e s t Gender A N a n c e tests, annual exam s and con d om s Sliding-fees, insur open m eetings and socials. Metro: Sexual Beaverton. Salm on Creek. Salem , B en d and Vancouver. W ash (800-230-7526 w w w ppcworg.) (7/05) P o r t la n d G L B T Q Y o g a A llia n c e , a group of teach Oregon Man Enjoying Naturism zation for gay m ale natunsts/nudisto. Potkick social S T D P r o g r a m offers testing and treatm ent for sexual third Su n d ay o f every m onth ly transm itted d ise ase s. H IV testing and hepatitis A and e rs from various traditions and studios, helps sexual B vaccinations B y appointm ent or walk-in M o st insur mmonty and H IV-positive people find yoga c la sse s that ance plans accepted: sliding-scale fee S e habla are specifically w elcom ing and/or experienced in address (9 am-4 30 pm Monday-Fnday except 12 30- 4 30pm Wednesday 426 S W Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503-988-3700) (T/05) ing their special needs (www gayyogaportiand com bart@stonewallschool.org.) (7/05) español Q u e e r L o v e A c t io n N e t w o r k f o r D is c o v e r y ( Q L A N D ) is an independent, non-profit netw ork of artists and activists prom oting queer m en's w ellness (PO Box 3152. Portiand. OR 97293 3152 organ mfo@organ-pdx org w w w organ pdx org) (7/04) even ts before deciding on m em bership. invites w om en older th » i 3 0 Willamette Valley: Health intim acy and w ellness into existing social venues W o m e n s p a c e provides a confidential shelter for M onthly M e n Touching W ith Heart event adults and children w ho have been ab used physically, (503-223-8822 mfo@qland org sexually or em otionally; a 24-hour hot line, and a drop-in C o m e play card s and m eet the gan g N ew players advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence alw ays welcom e. www. gland org J (7/05) to m eet for m ovies, dinners, gam es, cam ping, etc Sp a n ish speaking available H o sts a lesbian and bi (Cnsis: 800-281-2800 Business 541-485-8232 ) (7/05) w om e n 's support group Metro: Mental Health P o r t la n d G L B T S u p p o r t G r o u p helps people deal Willamette Valley: Recovery (Jerry 503-666-8059 portlandglbtsupport@yahoogroups.com.) (7/04) E u g e n e S e x A d d ic t s A n o n y m o u s is a 12-step fel low ship for those w ho are suffenng from addictive se xu Y W C A o f G re a te r P o r tla n d C o u n s e lin g C e n te r al behaviors Sexual onentation is not an Issu e offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples (541-342-5582 V ocal Ensemble Kinky Women’s Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second (503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgtds net > (7/04) Tuesday inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual com m unity w hile Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian b u lkin g b o d ge s and prom oting understanding with the vate and professional, in W ashington O regon and southern greater p u b ic H o n o rs and strive s for diversity m its British Columbia. Dinner m eetings in Portland area m em bers, m usk: and audiences (503-233-9554 and bi aviators, both pri Coqsnro is a social gro u p for people w ho w ere is open to singers. a ssig n e d a fem ale se x at birth but identify otherw ise support m em bers and volunteers (S03226258& (fem rie-to-m ale. genderqueer. drag king, e t c ) First Su n d ay m eetings a re open to partners « id fam ilies of Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned com m u nity choir that w elcom es sin ge rs, supportive m em bers (portlarxBesbanchoBQhotmail com www.plchoir.org >(7/05) Creative Connectio« ‘formerly Real Connection) is so a a l gathering lor gay men w ho am artists, writers or noon S ig n up on the e-mad let at www technodyke com/ dykemght (dybmghtportkndQyahoc.comJO/W) m usicians o r who pursue som e creative activity 5 0 * lesbian Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; su p p ort*# personal cm- third Satu rday o f the m onth atM ty for rxw coe and professionals alike M onthly podupks 503286-3575)0/04) on the second Friday r7pm Carl 503284-29713(7/05) R o w City Gay Freedom Band is a perform ance group for queers and supportive friends of varying m usi cal s k i levels with annual fed and spring concerts S u b gro u p s m dude the R o se Crty S w in g band and a m arching band with flag corps. C o m e p in u s 1 (503-790-2170 mfoQmglborg wwwrtglborgJ(V05) FBm Feted»« (Fourth Saturday is a social gro u p fo r lesbians 3 5 and older They m eet for a potluck o n the se co n d Satu rday o f each m onth E-m ail n e w s (fatapaOaol com.) (7/04) t ow roign R o m Coort o f O r e gen is the and PBcrfc Isiand ers Activihee w idude potlucks, recre- aUcnai outings and cultural events Fnendfy environm ent OK) Box 12661 Portland OR 97232 <*3gjxh0yahooccm 3(7m to meet and connect with other A PI. M o n d a ys o f each Jmriok Gey M ooli G ro u p d e n se c a l for meeting tone and ptece (5032465939 ehrtmkrtOeol com >(7/05) le e M e r Nlglrt end Red Hooky B e e M are the first and third Friday of eech m onth at G a d 's D irty D u ck i9pm-mdnght 439 NW Third Ave. 5032246446 du@in0paa6Br.com ) (7/05) Tavern ^ a ^ n p h e - of O regon. M e e tin gs are the first two month, (www rooecourtorg.) (7/04) dragon boat racing club. Recruiting new m em bers in The (ESen www. 3rnazondragons org) (7/04) FO REST Group outings are cooperative adven turias for wom en. Participants are respon sbte for provid ing their ow n equipm ent and choosing outings appropri ate for their s k i and fitness level AH s k i levels w elcom e lifestyle « id keep abreast o f leather happenings N o dues, no form al organization, n o officers or board, just leather socialization fo r the p ast 21 ye ars (360-8966665. plm0dnecway com.) (7/05) a social gro u p for ing together for social, educational 8nd cultural p u rp o s (PO Box 5884. Portland OR 97226 503-2864613 or 360-693-5506. pdxpnmebmers@yahoo com www geoatms com/pdxpnrnemers.) f?/ (B ) es nonqueer com m unity on cam pus « id beyond. A b o helps with support and referral services for people o f e i orienta tions N o n -P S U students are w elcom e to attend activities (44IASmthMemonalCenter. 1825 S W Broadway. 503-725-56$ 1 queersandttie$@ma4.pdx.edu. www queersanda6e8.pdx.edu.) (7/04) « id m e e tin gs the largest open pan- open to aB orientations, fe tishes and M e styie s that are (503-972-1869 rcdcOtbkport com www.rcdc.org >(7/04) S o y b e y s V e g e ta ria n M e n 's G ro u p * a km. social gath ering for gay end bi men who are interested m a healthy veg- etarian or vegan kfestyte A variety of activates and monfofy (vegghguysiSao! com. > (7 / 0 3 B w ew h y Le s b ia n s for trendy, cerebral, sw anky wom en over 21 to meet Ike-m inded tedM duals for drinks, food and (First and third Sunday Join tstserv at swmtkykstoansjxbaihecrhe&vahcvpoupecom.) (7/05) Douglas County M V Resource Cantor h o sts G a y M e n 's M o v ie N ight every se co n d Friday and a G ay (7 pm movie. 5-8 pm potluck. 832 Highland St 541-440-27613 (7/05) Potluck every last Friday in R ose bu rg. and Tard 5036592782 ncct l27@yahoo.com. www.geodttec com/nec 1127/fom$tpdxJ (7/05) The Gay Women's Goff Group w elcom es aB levels of players, (www. turfgirkcom.) (7/04) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Lesbian Equestrian Group gete together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kekav@rdrop com3 (7/05) social gro u p in Eugene that m eets every Saturday m orn Out Dancing leeches dancing for sam e-sex couples at in g Ankeny Street Stud». G a sse s for Afferent dance styles start the fir st Friday o f each month country, swing, tengo. (503-2365129. out_dancing@yahoo.com. home.ati.net/-outdancing.) (7/05) cha-cha. etc C a l for schedule OutKayaking Northwest Is Portland's ga y and le s bian se a kayak group exploring the lakes, nve rs and b a ys of the area, (www outkayakmgnw.com.) (7/Û4) Portland Avalanche Rugby Football Club >s for qay m en interested b i te rra n g to play o r helping on the sidelines, (www.avalanchetvgby com ) (7/04) Pacific Coast Yacht Club w elcom es Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitn e ss and (9am. 15th and Agate. Dam 541-3461481 or Sade 541683-26923 (7/05) GLBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday (Noon West 20th Avenue and Poti S tre e t 541-687-9689 kfranken80yahoo com.) (7/04) E u ge n e 's a id Sunday, w eather perm itting OUTdoor Group is a friendly, inclusive bunch of Eugene people who go hiking, hiking, skating, mushroom hunting, ski ing, hex sprtng»g and just abait any other activity you can dream up. Occasional weekend camping. (Kim 541-484-2147. kmK0ein.org. www outdoorgmup org.) (7/041 gay and le s Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum (wwwpcycluborg.) (7/05) Portiand Gay and Losbian Bonding Association is in its 26th se a so n ' M e e © is a gay/teabian nonprofit social se rv ice organization se rvB ig the m id-W ttem ette VaSey. Su n d a ys at (3 30pm. 4030 NE Halsey St (vlatlmg address: PO Box 80002. Portland. OR 97208-1002 503-722-0438. bowlpdx0aol.com w w w pdxbowi.com3 (7/04) (503-363-0006. PO Box 663, Salem. OR 973080663. www sSemcf.org) (7/(¡Si ' H ollyw ood Lanes. D ro p -in s w elcom e anytim e W hether y o u 're a running novice or e se aso n e d marathoner. Portland Frontrunners w elcom es gay. Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed G ALA Chorus reh e a rse s S u n d a ys at Unitarian U rw er3a8st C on gre gation of Sale m (4-630 pm. 5090 Center St. NE 503-3642370 conffuenceOad com. www.confk 1 encechom 3 .org.) (7/04) Gay M ovie Night g ro t# ge ts together to (7 pm Thursday kfranken80yahoo com.) (7/04) lesbian, bi » id trans peopte of aB ab ê tie s and » te re s© Eugene'3 (Gary info0portlandfronlrutmers.org w ww portiandfrmlrunners.org >(7/045 view and d isc u ss queer films. R o m CHy Softball A ssociation is an adult 3o«tba8 and trims com m unity W e L a v e n d e r W tm y n is a warm and friendly lesbian group league for the gay. lesbian, t» » Salem for support, fun and frtendshp G am e nigh©, offer « 1 open division (co-ed) and a w om en s division are affiliated with the N orth Am encan Gay Am ateur Athletic Alliance. (503-552-4769. w w w portiandgaysoftiiai.com www nagaa.org >(7/04) tx*vf»g, bm becuee. bunco, cam ping, dag foofeaB. etc. We Rosstown Hnreblars Portland's ga y « id lesbian square dance ciub, dan ce s at m ainstream and plus tev- (POBox 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 wwwmsetownrambkr3.com.) 0 / 0 4 ) ete Re an da Abo at Portland offers social d a n d n g da sa - es. m dw fing cued w altz and tw o-step m rounds. S in g le s (Patty 5 03234 7868. Bob 503-231-5135 pattyfreneh57@hotma4 com3 (7/04) and co u p le s w elcom e. T o m ta m is m eets S u n d a y s at U niversity of Portiand. AB levels o f ptey welcom e. F irst time te free, subsequent tim es are $ 3 P le ase join us! 0 am-noon. 503-5168329 teamporttandtenm0yahoo.com3 (7/05) (Kan 503-581-5102. wwwlmmderwotnyn oom3(7l(SS) Losbian Deuce d e b of Eugene teaches ongoing (ausetyodOyShoo com.) <7/04) baBroom dance le sso n s Lesbian Bowing O rd o m eets in the C o r v a is area to eat. chat and w o k on projects o f aB kinds. (Diane 541-513-27543 (7/04) B B s r is s f is r iq j S a lo t t m eets m onthly » Sale m for pottecks and d sc u ssio n of b o o k s touching on the (Cery 503-3636636 manonbertyeekmOad com) (7/05) gay/tesben/bi experience. R o ln b o w K e n n e l C t e b offers a chance to get together w ith other ge y m en and le sbian s and their d o g s iri Eugene (Bennie 5 4 1 6 8 3 -2 7 9 3 3 (7 / 0 4 ) 8 a k m F o io w n M g C r e e p is open to gay men » t h e qreeter Satem area Potted© first Saturday, city w a fe go o d conversation, twice monthly. (sskm ktiow shpgm up 0yB hoo.com >(7/04) Central Oregon: Social group for foy and M mum d W om en on Wheefe. is s m otorcycle club fe ra l women S o c ia l w ho Ik e to ride. W e meet monthly at Jubriz. sponsor nrJng M onthly dinners, annual barbecue and hofctey parties (5 pm second Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Way. www heveneicom/chama/wowJ (1/04) (541-312-8881 d r ie s and take dey trips (Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland Mating address. PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520. 541-488-6990 www.abdeSrs.org.) (1/W) (Daw n Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating. for potluck and socializing M e e t m en into a leather Southern Oregon: Social A b d W M B s L a e r it d s C o a m m o ft y C a n t e r plays W Sam ette River. Colum bia River and M ultnom ah m eet every se co n d Saturday W o m ia e f M e M e e t *, the Portiand/Vanccuver chapter LaeWgay Gorga meets the second Monday of every h o st to social e ven ts and gro u p s Cad fo r schedule is a lesbian-focused com petitive Portland Leather Men potted© on the last Friday. > ( 7 / 04 ) Amazon Dragons bian satfooat and pow erboat ow n ers to cru ise the Rose CHy D iscussion Club ( 541 - 317 - 845 ? organ ize s a variety o f activities (wwwpdxkatheraUiance org.) (7/05) sh o p s and new sletter oldest gey, lesbian, bi and bane soctal/fund-rasing organ- a nonprofit com m unity v o c e for gay. lesbian end bi A sia n Leather Ball, land auctions and Fall V e n d ors Fair safe, san e and consensual. M o n th ly m eetings, w ork Fwroy L jh S m T oo and Posey Society letter is free on request pansexual, nonprofit B / D / S/ M . leather and fetish sexual/aftem ative sexuakty club in the N orthw est is for sin gle lesbians 3 5 and older w ho ration in the state S S s / M c ib I f o ^ ^ ^ d ^ w (4-7pm. 503-642-3360 or 503 774-6116 > (7/04) h o p o r io i Metro: General s o d a ! g r o u p for w om en m eets on the enjoy w atching m ovies is one o f the largest offers educational and social program m ing to queer and Seturdey night and a coffeehouse every other Sunday after 8 Portland Leather Alliance Portland State University Queers end Affies (503-471-1515. group&.yohoo.com/gmipi'coqsum >(7/05) any configuration Dyke M gbt Portland takes over a bar every other end volunteers. race, abifcty or cultural origsi are encouraged to attend (7-9 pm. 2130 NE Broadway pcxtknkrwomen@comcast.net www portlendbiwomen freeserverscomJQ/OS) m ature gay m en and those w ho appreciate them com Portland Gay M en's Chorus w w w pdxgmc org.) (VTA) (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave Mike 503641-72243(7/05) Portland Metro Prime Timers is (5Q3-701-7922. casflyeraQyahoo com. wwwgeooties com/casffym) (7/05) brKlgesvocakndem bl60yalm .com . community om gonlrve.com /cc/bndgea.) (7/04) m eets S u n d a ys at H o b o s and educational opportunities, including KinkFest, e n ce s can connect end a sk que stion s during the se e k s to em pow er and Pinochle Group lifestyle organizations in the N o rth w est Regular social eugenesaa com) (7/04) events and parties W om en of all orientations and prefer Metro: Arts & Music Bridges w ww s is on safety and education W orksh ops, d iscu ssio n s, SOCIAL The g a y Friday of tie month at Cyberccino C afe W om en of « iy age. tured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe envi ronm ent (groups, msn. com/pdxgourme tchicks.) (7/04) Portland Bisexual Women is a d scu ssio n group for tx and questioning women that m eets every second and fourth ing with mental health issu e s such a s depression, anxi ety and post-traum atic stre ss disorder Lightly struc a social efub for gay men w ho enjoy being nude. M onthly and H IV / ST D prevention by infusing the values of fun. women for m onthly activities, drumming c sd e s. isK kxkn g potlucks, d a n ce s and (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 www.adrenturegroup.org) (7/04) 5032826744 potlucks and events. G u e sts are Invited to attend two PDX Gourmet Chicks Adventure Group aB lesbian, bi and trans month et UnSsd Church of Christ in The Dales. Visitors to the area welcome. (7.306i30 pm. 11l£f¥&>St. 541-2963819 or S416Q629S13 ( 7 / 04 ) Metro: Physical Recreation 2 0 0 4 W o rk hard, m eet new peopte and have fun. (omenpdx@yahoo com. www geocites com//nmenpdx.) £7/05) Oregon Regional Gay and Naked (O R G A N ) is new friendo and share culinary (5033369629 ¡ayveer0comcasLne43 (7/05) m ountain bating. is a social organi The M u lt n o m a h C o u n t y H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t n(.>iQo den tours, croee-country and dow nhill akgng. rafting and (PO Bto 4928. Portiand, OF? 97208. 503-533-8787. www.nwgapdkcom) (7/04) ance w elcom ed S e habla espariol Health centers in ------ K xra M e year round, including hiking, w alking, m useum end ga r is a social and support organization for cro ss-d re sse rs and transsexuals M onthly ■ »- w ho love to cook, meet tracts (503231-3992 kMetOexcitecom. wwwapaetech.com/--awntie/kiu.htm.) (7/05) m eets first 4/6 ___ A . a potluck the first Satu rd a y of every m onth for w om en deobfym g wxxnen w ho are into S / M Ptey parties are S T D testing and treatment. 20-m inute anonym ous H IV Sou th e ast and N ortheast Portland, G resham , tA ff.,, WOfOww W H O v/wOfli held on the se co n d Satu rday o f the month. w w w portlandsaa org.) (7/05) www and to explore the m e»*tng o f w hat w e se e X7/04) » central O regon Together Works is a confidential group in M cM m n vd e for qu e e rs and th a t friends to get together for social e ven ts and d e c u ssto n s o f top ics o f m utual interest M e e ts se co n d and fourth M o n d a ys at F rst Baptist C h u rch (7 pm 125 S£Cow k Si Don 5034346288) (7/05)
