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Swan House is a specialized adult foster care hcnre
serwig tow-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need
assistance with personal can», mobility, medications or
drug/atcohol meritai health support (4764 SE Logos
Road. Mwte 503- 7864829.) (7/04)
Washington County Health Department provides
free needle-free FfiV testing services for gay and bi men
at Beaverton Community Health Ckrtc. (5:30 7:30 pm
Monday 12550SWSecondSt.503-8464734) (7/M)
Fautify Resource Cooter m Reedsport offers free
I-8V testing every last Thursday of the month (36 pm
5 S3. John Way. 541440-2761 7 (7/05)
South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center
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free HIV testing every second Thursday of the month
(36 pm. 1610 Thompson Road 541-440-2761) (770S)
Southern Coe* Specialty Clinic tn Bandon offers
free HV testing every fourth Saturday of the month.
(lOam-lpm. 913 SE 11th St 541440-2761X7/05)
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to
human dignity and preventing HIV by building com
munity in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through
education, outreach, social and support services.
Free and anonymous HIV testing by appointment
(3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City, OS
97367 541 994-5597 canofficed>earthhnk net
www.coastalaidsnetwork.homestead.com.) (7/04)
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
Babble-On Toastmasters is dedicated to developing
public speaking, communication and leadership skills,
including giving speeches, running effective meetings and
doing toasts Meets Sundays at Metropolitan Community
Church of Portland. (9 am 2400 NE Broadway
503-330-2706. http //babbleon freetoasthost com.) (7/05)
Deaf & Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to building community among deaf and
hearing queers and allies Visit our Web site for programs,
services, events and community resources (503-517-8880
TTY/voice. mfo&dhaorg wwwdhor org ) (7/05)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organiza
tions and individuals working to enhance the lives of
older members of the sexual minorities community
through education, advocacy, outreach and resource
development Activities include sensitivity training, hous
ing directory, recreational activities, information and
assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th
Ave Kevin 503-224-2640 ) (7/05)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded
by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the
dignity and worth of all people Equity has distributed more
than $1 75 miHion m grants and scholarships throughout
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living
provides support services to people Irving with
HiV/AIOS in Harney. Malheur, Baker. Gilliam. Grant
Union. Wdtema. Wheeier. UmatSa and Morrow coun
ties. (5418893119 or 866 2488369 eod&eociorg
www.eodl.org.) (7/04)
motion and testing Off-sHe testing also available (200 SE
Third St, Pendeton John R. 541-2785432.) GK^)
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
for lesbians 60 and older interested m changing the
social disease of ageism ( 1 pm second Wednesday
503 2863575 ) (7 705)
Lesbian Community Project builds community and
otry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (7 pm sec
ond Wednesday 819 N Kilhngsworth St 5032404462
rwpdxOrgcorg.) (7/05)
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 port land pinkpistols org) (7/Ml
jieople with fW and hepatitis C who have substance
abuse and/or mental health problems. Talk to others
with simitar issues m a canng, nonjudgmental enwon-
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education.
Outreach Services of S al e m offers free and confi
dential HIV testing 68 pm on the fourth Thursday of
each month as well as other cient services and a thrift
store. (2350 State St Testing 503581-3296 dent
services/thrift store 503-371 4455.) (7/04)
Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hot
line provides HIV/ADS. hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals. English hot toe. English and
Spanish matenato. Speakers for schools recovery and
adult groups. (AO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339
541-752 6322 or 8005882437) (7!M)
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based
group of GLBT war veterans and friends offering mutual
support, social activities and assistance in accessing
veterans services (5032423585
groups.yahoo com/group/vfhr) (7/05)
KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs
show, featunng local guests and announcements, airs
second and fourth Tuesdays This Way Out the inter
national queer show, 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.) (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 oregonsafeschools org.) (7/05)
The Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS
Hotline offers invaluable information and provides refer
rals to various services (800-272-2437.) G/M)
LifeLine AIDS Project Pmmwtioe and
The Trans/ldentity Resource Centre a service of
Outside In. provides arts programming, peer education
and counseling, refenrals. community outreach, HIV,
Hepatitis C and STD testing and prevention, needle
exchange and additional resources for trans folk and
people in gender transition (11 am-6 pm Tuesday
Thursday 1030 SW 13th Ave 503 535 3895 ) (7105)
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state s largest grass
roots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the
Legislature, educates the public and works to end discnmi-
nation through election activities (P0 Box 40625. Portland.
OR97240 503-2226151 wwwbasicnghtsorg.)G/M)
Queer fnendy Northwest Veterans for Peace meets
Sundays at Tully s Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway
nwvpQteieport com wwwpeaceveterans org.) (7105)
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Cowlitz County Health Department offers free
hepatitis A and B immunization for needte exchange cus
tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals fflV
testing and condoms. (24 pm Tuesday and Thursday.
1952 Ninth Ave . Longview 360-414-55997(7/04)
HIV Positive Social/Activities Group connects you
with others who understand and share your experience
A group-fed orgamztfoon for various fun events and support
(Jonathan 5413425088 dentsvsSQhwdfonce org) (7/04)
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 m tasks ranging from event pro
motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod
ing. graphcs. etc.) wnte pdx@technodyke.net. (7/04)
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 ) (7/05)
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 Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
503 988 3027.) G/M)
free FSV testing every fourth Fnday d the month on tie
southern Oregon coast (Brookings: 35 pm. 425 Mr)
Beach Road Gold Beach &8 pm, 94235 Moore St Port
Orford: Noon-2 pm. 1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761)
testing for gay and bi men No needles used1 (56:30 pm
Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver
360-397-8098.) The HIV and AIDS Case Management
Program assists individuals living with HIV/AOS to
access community and health services. (9 am-noon and
14 pm Monday-Friday 360-6934219 )G/Ml
TechnoDyke.com rhe online publication and commu
Metro: Political
nization that provides a public voice for lesbian, gay. bi
and trans headed families Your membership supports
queer parents and their children, works for safe schools
and encourages equal rights for all couples
(503-228-3892 www Imfam4y org 7(7/05)
free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV-
positive support group second and fourth Thursdays in
Roseburg (11 am-12:30pm support group. 832
Highland St. 541-440-2761.)(7705)
darti County Health Department offers free HIV
pievention, client services and heatih care Registered
nurse and Spanish language available Free oral swab
HIV testfog for men 5-8 pm Tuesdays- get $10 ora
free bottle of lube when you return for your results.
(1966 Garden Ave, Eugene 541-3425088
msniffhivatance.ory )G/Q5)
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets monthly
with representatives from the Multnomah County
Sheriffs Office and the Portland Police Bureau to dis
cuss and resolve issues between the queer community
and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1 30 pm CaU
503 823-0027 for date and location) (7/04)
It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to
Love Makes a Family, Inc. is an international orga
Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers
ment Individual and group sessions and case manage
ment available (Catherine 360-759-3436) (7/05)
Choices ® a free, confidential support program for
Umatifa County Health Department offers free infer
Oregon (503231-5759 www equityfoundation org.) (7705)
organizes for justice among lesbians and our 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)0/075)
HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays m
Medford. <6 pm. 1501 W Mam St. 8W Coyne
541-772-17777(7/05)
Curry County Pubkc Health Department offers
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
Radical Women are active m the struggle against big
There's so much more going on in Ashland than Shakespeare...ArtAttack Theater presents Closer through Sept. 6
United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way 503-3572442 fgpfiagOaol com.) (7/05)
Hambleton Project offers networking and drect sup
port services to lesbians wrth cancer and other life
threatening conditions (503-335-6591.)(7/05)
Immigration Equality provtoes support and information
Metro: Professional
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171
stopperQprodrgy net 7(7/04)
Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Caucus 6 an organization for educators that works to pro
tect the nghts and riterests of gay. lesbian bt and trans
teachers and students (503 2462073 oregongicQ
care2com www geocrties com/oregonglc) (7/M)
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of
women m the trades and educates girls and women
about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm
third Thursdays (1714 NE Aberta St 503 3358200
www tradeswomen net) (7/05)
Metro: Support
Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy or
ganizabon for Afncan American gay and bisexual men
and their famAes Irving in the Portland metro area that
sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program
(503-417 7991 mfoObrotobropdx org.
www bmtobropdx org ) ( 7/05)
Clackamas County Parents, Families and
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets
CIO that lets union members rally support for gay lesbian
b< and trans issues and lets the queer community support
workplace rights and respect on the job (AO Box 4731.
Portland. OR 97206 503 757 8907)(7/M)
every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church m
Oregon City (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St 503-998 1450
www dackamaspHag org) (7/05)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay
Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run organiza
tion. produces Portland's Pride 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
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
Forest Grove Parents. Families and Friends of
(SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a
committee (503 224 8881 www sharepdx org.) (7/05)
members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove
dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednes
days (Mike or Don 503 236 8339
www thedadsgroup com ) (7/04)
to queer immigrants and ther partners and works to change
drscnmratory U S immxyatno laws (503-4711568
lgrtfpdxQhcitmai.com wwwkyrtforglG/M)
ond Monday of the month at Tnmty Episcopal Church in
Bend for support, education and advocacy (6 pm
socializing. 6 30 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St
541-317-2334.) (770S)
Coastal Oregon: Community
Willamette Valley: Community
Family Values meets monthly to pnwxie a social support
network created by and for queer ^ruth. famées and aies
(5414859953 farrdy vafoes pndeQhotma4com )(7/M)
Gay & Bisexuri Mee s Group meets every
Wednesday in Corvafcs (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
541-752 2491 ) (7704)
Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who
came out later n We. meets monthly at Outside In
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255
503^2276605) (710IS)
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) publishes a
newsletter for the queer community of the central
Oregon coast with a calendar of events in Lincoln and
Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie
nights, discussion groups and more (541 994-5597
www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com ) (7/M)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians
North Coast Pride Network s a human dignity
and gay men meets to share information and provide
support m dealing wrth the challenges of living wrth mul
tipie sclerosis (6 30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa
organization serving the queer community of the
Columbia Pacific Region Gertrude's Wilde monthly
social mixer is every third Monday at Café Uniontown
(5 30-9 30 pm 231 W Manne Drive. Astona
503-338-0161 ncpn&pacifiercom) (7 /04)
Congregational Church m Salem to provide support,
education and advocacy (79 pm 700 Manon St NE
Mailing address: PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346
5038972524 or 5033939668 ) (7/05)
Southern Oregon: Community
Gays (PFLAG) meets every thrd Monday at Frst
Congregational Church n Eugene to provide support,
education and advocacy (645645 pm 1050 E 23rd
Ave 5413024422) (7/M)
Greeney 503 223-9511) (7/05)
Northwest (ix*n dx* r ^Ulianee is a monthly social
and support group for individuate desmng to explore and
express another gender (AO Sax 4928. Portland. OR
972064928 503-533-8787 nwgaQnwgapdx com
www nwgapdx com ) (7/05)
Korn3fi<J r'arffnes, r amnios ano rrwnos ot
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes aft to its
monthly meetings at Frst United Methodist Church
(7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St
503232 7676 www pdagpdx org )(7/05)
TransFamilies s a support group for the famrty and
fnends of transgender people Meets at Frst
Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW
Park Ave 503228-7219)(7/04)
Central Oregon: Community
Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) reefs on the
fourth Wednesday of the month m The Dales for sup
port. information and advocacy Attendance is conhden
tiai (7 pm 541 2988383) (7/06)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)-Central Oregon meets every sec
Men's Discussion Group for al gay. br or question
ing men every first and third Thursday »1 Salem
Sponsored by Lifekne AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem (2350 State St Timothy
503 581 3296) (7104)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) meets every thrd Wednesday at Frst
Parent*, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a
social services center serving gay lesbian bi arid trans
individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St. Ashland Mailing
address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520
541 4886990 www abdellis org ) (7/OS)
Chrysalis provides support and education for people
involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans
community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill Ellis Lambda
Community Center. Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland
Mailing address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls OR
97601 541 488 6990 www chrysalis4tgcom )(7/M)
Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic,
beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville pro
vxies a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special
events and workshops weekends or longer stays
(Mailing address PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429
Cory or Rae 541 643 2565) (7/M)
Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support
education and advocacy (54 1 488 1142 or
541 51203261(7/05)
Parents, Families and Friend* of Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa
tion. training, networkng and advocacy to make schools
safe and far for al. regardfess ol sexual orientation or
gender identity (541 2422746 ) (7/M)
Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change aims
to create a queer and progressive community center n
Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events n
Eugene/Spnngfield (wwwqcenterorg)(7/05)
Queer Men's Group meets weekfy at University of
Oregon 's Erb Memorial Urxon m Eugene Confidential
and supportive (5 pm Sunday Suite 34. 1222 E 13th
Ave Michael IgbtqaOt^adstone uoregon edu ) (7/04)
University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay. Bisexual,
Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly whfe
term is *i sessnn <i Erb Memonal Urxon for nformation
and sociakzvig (6 pm Wednesday Suite 34. 1222 E
13th Ave Michaei IgbtqaQgiBdstone uoregnn edu
Igbt uoregon edu ) (7 /05)