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.
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‘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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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