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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 2004)
3 2 J U S t O U t * October 1 . 2ÛÛ4 outreach HEALTH 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 A lso 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@bradleyangle org) (7/05) C la c k a m a s W o m e n '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 fnendly Wheelchair accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted (Office 503-722 2366 Cnsis Line 503-654 2288) (7/05) P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C r is is L in e offers free and con fidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, coun seling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www pwcl org J (7/05) S to p A b u s e fo r E v e ry o n e (S A F E ) provides resources for sexual mmonties who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services. (PO Box 951, Tualatin, OB 97062 www safe4all org.) (7/05) Metro: Health P la n n e d P a re n th o o d o f the C o lu m b ia / W illam e tte provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including ST D testing and treatment. 20-minute anonym ous H IV tests, annual exam s and condom s Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed S e habla español Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton. Salmon Creek. Salem, Bend and Vancouver, W ash (800-230-7526 www ppcw org X 7/05) P o rtla n d G L B T Q Y o g a A llia n c e , a group of teach ers from vanous 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 (www gayyogaportland corn. bart@stonewallschool org.) (7/05) Q u e e r L o v e A c tio n N e tw o rk fo r D isc o v e ry (Q -L A N D ) is an independent, non-profit network of artists and activists promoting queer m en's wellness and H IV/STD prevention by infusing the values of fun, intimacy and wellness into existing social venues Monthly M en Touching With Heart event (503-223-8822 info@qland org www qlandorg ) (7/05) Metro: Mental Health P o rtla n d G L B T S u p p o rt G ro u p helps people deal ing with mental health issues such as depression, anxi- SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and ety and post-traumatic stress disorder Lightly structured activities, group chats and e-mail offer a safe environ ment (Jerry 503-666 8059 glbtsupportpdx&att net.) (7/05) Y W C A o f G re a te r P o rtla n d C o u n s e lin g C e n te r offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment A lso offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on W ednesdays ( lilt S W 10th Ave 503294 7440) (7/05) Metro: Recovery E xte n d e d F a m ily hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonym ous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281 8868) ( 7/05) L u n c h B u n c h hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonym ous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868 ) (7/05) L iv e a n d Le 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.) (7705) S e x A d d ic ts A n o n y m o u s is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual onentation is welcome (503-452 5961 wwwportlandsaa org.) (7/05) Lulu's Penry Playhouse & a social group for 3 etf-identifying women who are into S/M . Play parties are held on the second Saturday of foe month (503-231-3992 blu&stQexute com www sptretedn.com/~awntm/iuh.htmJOl06 ) Man Over 40 s a small. 3oaafly supportive group that meet3 second and fourth Thursdays '503-246-5795) (7/05) O re g o n M e n E n jo y in g N a tu rism is a social organization for gay male natunsts/ nudists Potluck social third Sunday of every month, (omenpdxfy'ahoo.com. www.geoutes.eom//omenpdx) (7/05) The gey P in o c h le G ro u p meets Sundays 8 t H obos Com e piay cards and meet the gang New players always welcome. (6 pm. 120 NW TNrd Ave Mrke 503-641-7224 >(7/05) P o rtla n d B is e x u a l W o m e n is a discussion group for bi and questioning women that meete every second and fourth Fnday of the month at Cyberccm o Cafe. W om en of any age. race, ability or cultural ongin are encouraged to attend (7-9 pm. 2130 NE Broadway. portlarvJbavomenfkomcast.net www porttm&Hwomen freeserverscom) (7/05) Portland Leather Alliance is one of foe largest pansexusl. nonprofit B/D/S/M , leather and fetish lifestyle organizations in foe Northwest, Regular social and educational opportunities, including KinkFest. Leafoer 8 aS, kind auctions and Fa# Vendors Far. I ‘wwwpdxleattierailiance.org.) (77(6) Portland Leather Men meet every second T h e T ria n g le P ro je c t at A S A P Treatment Services is O regon'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) Saturday for potluck and socializing M eet men into 8 leather lifestyle and keep abreast ot leather happenings N o dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 2 1 years: (360-8966665 plmmrecway.com.HV05 ) Metro: Sexual social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural purposes. I Portland M etro Prim e Tim ers is a 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 S T D P ro g ra m offers testing and treatment for sexual ly transmitted diseases, H IV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk-in M ost insur ance plans accepted, sliding-scale fee S e habla español. (9 am-4 30 pm Monday Fnday except 1230- 4 30 pm Wednesday. 426 S W Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Health W o m e n sp a c e provides a confidential shelter for adults 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 H osts a lesbian and bi wom en's support group. (Cnsis 800-281-2800 Business 541-485-8232 ) (7705) Cateada F ly e r* are gay. lesbian and bt aviators, both pri vate » id professional, m Washington. Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area (503701-7922 casfiyers9ydhoo.com. wwwgeoatm com/casfiyem ) (7 70S) (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-2864613 or 360-693-5506. pdxprtmetimers@yahoocom. www geouttes com/pdxprtmetimers) (7/05) Rose City D iscussion Club the largest open pansexual/alternative sexuality efub m I the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, w orkshops and newsletter. (503-972-1869 rcdc@tc-leport. com. www rede org) (7/05) Soyfooys Vegetarian M an's Group is a fun, social gathering for gay and bi men who ara interested m a healthy vegetarian or vegan ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northwest Children's Theater and Sch o o l prom iso s a hare-raising fo o d time at B u n n ic u la lifestyle A variety of activitrea and monthly potlucks on foe last Friday (veggteguys@ad.com.) (7/05) O u tK a y a k in g Northwest is Portland's gay and les bian sea kayak group exploring foe area's lakes, rivers and bays. (503-231-2632. www.outkayaklngnw.com.) (7/05) Woman ot the Rivers foe Portiand/Vancouver Pacific C o m ! Yacht Club welcom es gay a id les bian sailboat and powerboat owners to cruise foe W iam ette River, Columbia River and Multnomah Channel Prom otes good fellowship » id safe boating. (www.pcydub.org) (7/05) C o q sw re ki s social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderqueer. drag king, etc.). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration (503-471-1515. grotrps.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) (7/05) chapter of W om en on W heels, is a motorcycle d ub for a# women who like to ride, ft m eets monthly S Jubitz, sponsors ndktg clinics and takes day trips (5 pm Portland Gay M en's Chorus is open to singers. support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588. www.pdxgmcorg.) (7/05) 5 0 4 le sb ia n s o c ia l g r o u p for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7pm. 503-642-3360 or a potluck foe first Saturday of every month for women who love to cook, meet new friends and share culinary ideas and treats <503-330-9629. Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonsuditioned commu nity choir tfet welcomes angers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453-4117 wwwpfchcxr org ) (7/05) Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue som e creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental, supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday (7pm. Carl 503-284-2971) (7m R o s e C ity G a y F re e d o m B a n d s a performance group f a queers end supportive fnends of varying musi cal s k i le w is with annual fa# and spring concerts Subgroups include the R o se City Sw ing band and a marching band with flag corps Com e jom us! (503-790-2170. mfo@rcgfborg. www rogfb.org.)(VOS) Metro: General Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit community voice for g ay lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks. recre ational ouhngs and cultural events. Friencfly environment to meet snd connect with other API. (POBox 12661. Portland. O R 97232 apfg_pdxVyahoo.com.) (7/05) Bad Girts * a social and educational leather and 8 /D /S/M chi) for self-identified women with an empha sis on safety and education W orkshops, discussions, events and parties W om en of a# orientations can con nect and ask questions during the K hrtry W o m a n ’« Welcoming M ooch at 7 pm every second Tuesday 3 03972-2233 www.pdxbadgvis.neU d / 05 ) Im p e ria l S o v e re ig n R o se C o u rt o f O re g o n is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans soctal/fund-raising organi zation m the state of Oregon Meetings ara the first two Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt.org.) (7/05) J e w is h G a y M e n 's G ro u p — please cal for meeting time and place (503-2465939 6haMedQad.com.) (7/05) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are die first and third Fnday of each month at G ail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midmght. 439 NW Third Ave. 5 03-224-3446 dustm@paciñercom.)(7/05) A peer-facilitated L e sb ia n D isc u ssio n A S o c ia l G ro u p for women of any age meets first and thrd Wednesdays to talk about changing topics.* (6-30-8 pm. 800 NW Sa fo Ave. 4253 503-227-O m nghtonlesbos&yahx comJ (7/05) L e s b ia n s E n jo y in g N a tu re a n d S c ie n c e (L E N S ) Í 3 a fun loving group of women who enjoy exploring an aspects of the environment Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional 'lecture " N o experience necessary (645-8:30 pm second Thursday planning meeting Laurie 503-977-2903 or Vicki bcybtrdsong9yahco.com.) (7705) The Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who tove gardens and gardening They exchange plants seeds, advice and encouragement white having a good time Cat or e-mail for a copy of foe newsletter and information about upcoming events (Annie 503-9092002 lgc@^mtonecom.)O/0S) L a s b ia m w ith P a g r e a s is a social group for intel lectual women and those who want to meet them (Lant 503-233-3557. Jom feiserv at LestrniswDegnees subscnbeQyehoogmups com.) (7/05) (503-236-5129 Out_dancmy9yahoo.com home aft net/-outdancing.H7/Q5) Sw anky Lesbians is for trendy, cerebral, swanky women 2 t or better to meet Ike-m inded individuals for drmks. food and good conversation. First and third Sundays. (Jom listserv at swankyksbtans. pdx subscrtbeQyahoogroups com ) (7/05) inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while build- ing bridges and promoting understanding with the great® public. Honors and strives for diversity in its members music and audiences (503-233-9554. bndgesvocaknaem- Wetfyafw.com. community oregodbe. com/crJbndges.) (7/05) 503-286-3575) (7705) swing, tango, cha-cha. etc. C a l fix schedule second Sunday 10310 N Vancouver Way wwwhevanet.com/chama/wowJU/05) Woman Who C ook and Recipe Exchange holds ¡ayveerQcomcast net.) (7705) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group organizes a venety of activities yea- round. including hiking, walking, cross-country and down- Ivl skiing, rafting a id mountain biking (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 wwwadventuregrouporg) (7/05) A m a z o n D r a g o n s P a d d lin g C lu b i* Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team, providing communi ty. fitness and physical strength through competitive racing Com e peddle with the Am azons and work had, meke new friends end have fun. New members wel com e (Ellen 503-2826744 www amaaondragons.org ) (7/05) The Forest Group outings 8 re cooperative adven tures for women Participants are responsible for pro viding their own equipment and choosing outings appropnate for their ski# and fitness level. All skill lev els welcome (Dawn and Tami 503659-2782. nccl I279yahoo com www geocitres com/nccl 127/forestpdx) (7/05) The Gay Women's G olf Group welcomes a# levels of players, (www torfgtrtz com.) (7 70S) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities si foe Pacific Northwest (Denise Portland G ay A Lesbian Com m unity Bow ling A ssociation is m its 27th season! M e e ts Sund ays at HoSywood Lanes D rop-ins welcome anytime. (3:30 pm 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address PO Box 42034. Portland, O B 97242 503-722-0438. pdxbowl@comcast.net. www.pdxbowl.com.) (7/05) I Willamette Valley: physical Recreation > and W alkers is a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday mom- I mg. (9am ISthandAgate Daw s541-3461481 or Sadie 541683-2692X7705) Eugene's G LBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday a id Sunday, weather permitting (Noon West 20th Avenue and Polk Street, kfmken8@yahoo.com.) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Social W hether yo u 're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner, Portland Frontrunners w elcom es gay. iesbian. bi and trans people of all abilities and interests (Gary mfo@portlandfrontrunners.org. www portlanclhmtrwners.org.) (7 70S) Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit soda! serv ice organization serving foe mid-WtSametie Valley (5 03-363-0006 PO Box663. Salem. O R 97308-0663 www.sdemcf org.) (7/05) Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gey and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus lev els. (PO Box 5352. Portland. O B 97228-5352 www.rosetownrambter3.com.) (7/05) Confluence: The Willamette Vaiiey Mixed G A LA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitanan Universaiist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confbence&aot com. www confbenoechofus. org.) (7/05) Team T e n n is meets Sundays at University of Portland. AH levels of play welcome First time ts free, subsequent tim es are $3 Please jom u s ' (8 am-noon Eugene’s GLBT Movie Night group gets together every Thursday to view and disaiss GLBT films. (7 pm. 503-516-8329 teamportlandtenms@ydmo.com) (7/05) Southern Oregon: Social Abdili-Eliis Lambda Community Center piays host to social events and groups C a 8 for schedule (Suite 112, 208 Oak St., Ashland. Maàng address P O B o x927. Ashland. O R 97520. 541-488-6990 www abdefos org ) (7/05) D ouglas County H IV Resource Center hosts G ay M en s M ovie Night every second fnday and a G ay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg (7 pm movre. 5 8 pm potluck. 832 Highland St. 541-440-2761)177075) 503-654-3865 Lym 503-777-2339 kdrav9rdnop.com.) (VOS) O u t P o n c in g teaches dancing fix sam e-sex couples at Ankeny Street Stw fio Classes for efifferent dance styles start the first Friday of each month country. Vancouver area hosts movies, (fining o u t camping l and more. (3606666227. mmmyfmrtQad com 7 (7/05) Washington: Social in foe kfmken8@yahoo.com HV0S) Lavender Womyn s a warm and frierxfiy lesbian group in Salem for support, fun and friendship (¿m e nights bowfing, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag food»#, etc (Kin 503-581-5102 www lavenderwornyn com) (7/05> fi4a rto n brrry fioioii meets monthly ki Salem for potlucks and discussion of books toodiing on the gay/Sesban/bi experience (Cary 503-363-6036 marionberrysabnQaol. com.) (7/05) The Fellow ship Group, a gay men’s activity group m the greeter Saiem-Ketzer area, holds month ly potlucks. city walks hikes, movie nights and spe cial events (sdemfefowdnpgrvupQyahoo com. www iekrwshfpgroup org.) (7/05) Together W orks is a confidential group in McMmrtvie for queers and foe* friends to get together for soct» events and discussions of topics of mutual interest. Meets second and fourth Mondays at First Baptict Church. (7 pm 125SECowfsSt Don 503-434 6266X77051
