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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 19, 2004)
32 jU S t O U t » a o v e m b e í 19 l 20Q 4 outreach HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bradley Angle House provides em ergency shelter and reproductive health care, including S T D testing and Lunch Bunch h o sts queer-fnendly A lcoholics treatment, 20-m inute anonym ous H IV tests, annual A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity exam s and condom s Sliding-fees, insurance w elcom ed C hurch of Portland S e habla espanol Health centers m Southeast and Northeast Portland, G resham , Beaverton. Salm on for wom an identified dom estic violence survivors and a support group for wom en battered by wom en A lso Creek, Salem Bend and Vancouver, W ash provides individual support and advocacy for queer Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach youth of all genders w ho have expenenced emotional, e rs from various traditions and studios, helps sexual physical o r sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe (Kamron kamrongQbradleyangleorg.)( 7/05) m inonty and H IV-positive people find yoga c la sse s that (800230-7526 www .ppcw.org.) (7/05) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence se rve s survivors of dom estic and sexual violence in (www Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24 hour hot line, (7/05) confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q LAND) is an independent, non-profit netw ork of gayyogaportlandcom bartQstonewallschool org.) (Cnsis 541-754 0110 or 800-927-0197 Business 541 758-0219)17/05) artists and activists prom oting queer m en's w ellness Clackam as Women's Services offers shelter, and H IV / ST D prevention by infusing the values of fun, support and resource referral to survivors of dom estic intim acy and w ellness into existing social venues M onthly M en Touching W ith Heart event and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly W heelchair accessib le TTD, relay calls and collect calls (503-223-8822 mfo&qland org www qland.org.) (7/05) (Cnsis; 503-654 2288 Business; 503 722 2366 ) (7/05) accepted. Live and Let Live Club h o sts daily 12-step m eetings and m onthly clean-and-sober activities for the queer recovery com m unity are specifically w elcom ing and/or experienced in addressing their special needs planning and support groups. (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503 281 8868 ) (7/05) (2940A SE Belmont St. 503-238-6091) (7/05) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step program for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. A ny gender and sexual orientation is welcom e W eekly gay- and lesbian-friendly m eeting at A lano C lub fo cu se s (7-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th A ve. Second Floor 503-452-5961 wwwportlandsaa.org.) (7/05) on S te p s I -2-3 and the spintual solution. The Triangle Project at A S A P Treatment Se rvice s is O re go n 's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer com m unity Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 (503-224-0075. wwwasaptx org.) (7/05) Metro: Sexual Multnomah County Health Department ST D Program offers testing and treatment for sexu The Portland Women's C risis Line offers free and Metro: Mental Health confidential services for survivors of dom estic and sexual violence It operates a 24-hour c n sis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups Sexual assault YW CA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou advocates and foreign language translation available ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environm ent. A lso offers a Sexual M inorities W om en (503 2355333 or 888 2355333 www pwclorg.) (7/05) Support G roup on Th ursdays and an FtM Trauma Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides Survivor Support G roup on W ednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503 294 7440.) (7/05) resources for sexual minorities w ho fall through the cracks of traditional dom estic violence services (PO Box 951, Tualatm. OB 97062 www safe4all org.) (7/05) Metro: Health and B vaccinations B y appointment or walk-in M o st insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. S e habla espanol (9 am-4 30 pm Monday Fnday except 12:30- 4 30 pm Wednesday 426 SWStark St.. Sixth Floor. 503 988 3700.) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Health Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for Metro: Recovery adults and children w ho have been abused physically, Extended Family h o sts queer fnendly A lcoholics sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot line; and a drop-m advocacy center for any victim of dom estic violence A nonym ous m eetings at Metropolitan Com m unity Planned Parenthood of the Colum bia/ Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual ally transm itted d iseases. H IV testing and hepatitis A (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Bmadway 503-281 8868) (7/05) C hurch of Portland Sp an ish speaking available H o sts a lesbian and bi (Crisis; 800-281 2800. Business: 541 485-8232) (7105) w om en's support group B r u c e W e b e r , t h e g a y p h o t o g r a p h e r r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a ll o f t h o s e h o m o e r o t ic C a lv in K le in a d s , c e le b r a t e s h is g o ld e n r e t r ie v e r s in A Le tte r to True N o v . 2 6 - 2 9 a t G u ild T h e a t r e 50* lesbian social group for w om en SOCIAL third Saturday of the m onth. m eets on the (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-286-3575.) (7105) Metro: Arts & Music Bitdgw Vocal Ensemble se e k s Im p e ria l to em pow er and inspire the gay, lesbian and bisexual com m unity while tanking bridges and prom oting understanding with the (503-233-9554. bridqesvocalensembleQyahoo com. comrnurtty.oregonlive.com/cc/brldges.) (7/OS) m em bers, m use end audiences. Gay M an's Chorus is support m em bers and volunteers wwwpdxgmcorg.) (7/05) Portland Lesbian Choir 13 a time a id place (www.rosecourt.org.) cafl for m eeting (5032465939 efraonlesnQtJolcom.) C7/05) open to singers, nonauditloned com m u (505453-4117 www.ptdm org ) (7/05) is is a pottuck group for Jew ish (David 503226-7079. ext. 14JO/OS) or m u ae e n x o r w ho pursue som e creative activity Tavern. Raaa City Gay Freedom Band (9 pm-midrtght 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446 dusttn0pacOer.com.) ( 7/05) A peer-facilitated Lesbian Discussion l Social Group for w om en o f any age m eets first and third (7 pm. Cad 505284-2971 7(7/05) W ednesdays to talk about changing topics. is a perform ance group for queers and supportive friends ' varying (6.30-8 pm. 800 NW Sixth Ave 0253 503227-0605 nghtonlesbos0yahoo.eom.) (7 /05) Su bgro u ps include the Flose C ity Sw in g band and a m arching bend with flag co rp s C om e join us! Lesbians Enjoying Naturo and Science (LENS) (505790-2170 tnhQrcgfb.org. wwwrcgfborg.)(7/05) aspe cts of the environm ent Activities include bird is a fun-loving group of w om en w ho enjoy explonng all watching, nature walks, archaeology, cam ping, kayaking, sta rga zin g and an occasional ’lecture." N o experience necessary. (6:45-830 pm second Thursday planning Asian l Pacific W ander Lesbians and Gays « a nonprofit com m unity voice for gay. lesbian a id bi A sia n and Pacific Iskanders Activities include potlucks. recreational outings and cultural events. Frienify environm ent to meet and connect with other A P I (PO Box 12661 Portland. OH 97232. Bad G irls is a meeting. Laune 503977-2903 or Vicki kicybirdsong0ytOoo.com.) (7/05) The Lesbian Garden Chib is a group o f w om en w ho love gardens and gardening. They exchange ptants. seed s, advice and encouragem ent w hile having a go o d inform ation about upcom ing events so o e l and educational leather and (Peggy Lesbians with Degrees is dtsctiasions, events and parties W om en of at intellectual w om en and those w ho want to meet them ITlC» W awW y Bfriim nn't B W • • m I i n slim s tfcm n ti 7 pm every second Tuesday at fH (5039722233 w ww pdihadglris.net) (7 70S) BM e stady/social group form ing for and le d sa n C hristians m th e * 3 0 s and 4 0 s interested a social group for (Lam 503-2333557. Join istserv at LesbianewDegrees-subscribe0yahoogroups.com) (7 m (505701 7922 mdfyers0yahoo.com C e ^ a u e s is a social group for people w ho w ere a ssign e d a fem ale se x at birth but identtfy otherw ise Su n d ay m eetings are open to partners and farm leB o f (503471 IS IS grxxpayahoo oom/gnurv'oogsure.) (7/05) any configuration » id more. (360-666-6227 rammyheat0aol.comJ (7/05) (Dense 503654-3865. Lynn 503777 2339 kakav0tdrop.com.) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation (7/05) Frontrunners and Walkers is Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples social group in Eugene that m eets every Saturday together for m orning (9 am. 15th and Agate. Davis 541-345-1481 or Sarte 541-683-2692.) (7/05) E u ge n e 's GLBT Tennis Group m eets every Saturday ere! Sunday, w eather permitting. (Noon (503-236-5129 outdanang0yahoo.com home.attnet/-outdancing.) (7/05) OutKayaidng Northwest is a queer fltQess and Portland's gay and W est 20th Avenue and Polk Street kfranken80yehoo.com ) (7/05) lesbian sea kayak group exploring the area s lakes Rose City Discussion Club toe largest open pansexual/altem ative sexuality d u b in the Northw est, (503-2312632. www. outkayakingnw com.) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Social are safe, sane and co nsensual M onthly m eetings, Pacific Coast Yacht Cteb w elcom es gay m l C a p K o l F o ru m is a gay/lesban nonprofit sod a! (503-972-1869. rcdc0teleport.com w ww rcdc.org.) (7/05) lesbian sailboat and pow erboat ow ners to cruise toe W illam ette River. Colum bia River and Multnom ah service organization serving the m id-W ilam ette Valley rivers and beys is open to afl orientations, fetishes a id lifestyles that Soyb oys t/egetartun M b s s Grou^ is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi m en w ho are interested in a Channel. Prom otes go o d fellow ship and safe boating (503-363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem. OB 97308-0663 wwwsalemcf.org.) (7/05) (www.pcydub.org.) (7/05) r n n fln a n fm K n I f IH r.xn.m fW i Wa | U u i H w r l u o n n u e n c « } T i w w m a m q g iB v a t ie y m i x m healthy vegetarian o r vegan lifestyle. A variety erf activities and m onthly potlucks on toe last Fnday. Portland Gay A Lesbian Community Bowling Association is in its 27th season! M e e ts Su n d ays at (veggieguys0aol.com.) (7/06) (330 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mating address- PO Box 42034. Portland. OB 97242 5 0 3 -722-0438. pdxbowl0comcast.net w w w pdxbowl.com.) (7705) H oSyw ood Lanes D rop-ins w elcom e anytime. is for trendy, cerebral, sw anky w om en 21 o r better to m eet like-m inded individuals for drinks, food and go o d c o n v e rs io n First and third (Jon istserv at swanl^lesbians j>dx-$ubscribe0yahoogmuos.com.) W hether yo u 're a nam ing novice o r a se ason e d (7/06) lesbian, bi and trans people of at abáfies and interests. Sundays. marathoner, toe ffortland/Vancouver Portland Frontrunners w elcom es gay. (Gary mtoOportlandfrontrunners org wwwportlandfmntnjrmen.org.H7/05) G A L A C h o r u s rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Unw ersakst C ongregation erf Salem . Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 confhjence0aoi.com. www.confkiencechonis.org.) (7/(B) E u g e n e 's G L B T M o v ie N ig h t group ge ts together every Thursday to view and d isc u ss G L B T Sm s. (7 pm. kfranken80yahoo com ) (7/05) F a m ily V a lu e s m eets m onthly to provide a social support netw ork created by and for queer youth, 485-9953. family, valuesjjrideQbotmail com 1(7/05) fam ilies and allies. (541 aH w om en w ho kke to ride It m eets m onthly at Jubitz. n O w W v w r i m ^ W iW r p i ■ ofw w Kis sp o n so rs riding ckrtes and takes day trips square dance dub, dances at m ainstream and plus L a v e n d e r W o x iy n is a warm and fnervSy lesbian (5 pm second Sunday. 10310 N Vancouver Way hevenet.com/chama/wow ) (7/05) levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OB 8 7 2 28-5352 www. roaetownramders com.)(1/05) group in Salem for support, fun www t Team Oregon, the *vSv®n um brela spo rts group coordinating and friendship. Gam e nights, bowfing, barbecues, bunco, cam ping, flag football, etc 06m 503581-5102 www lavenderwomyn com ) (7/05) * efforts for O utgam es 200 6 s i M ontreal and G ay G am es k v e to cook, meet new friends and share cufeiary ideas 200 6 si Chicago, holds m onthly m eetings for fhoee M a r f cw ba r r y B a iu n m eets m onthly in Salem for are held on d ie second Saturday of the month. and treats w anting to p e c u la t e (503-736-3292 w w w Ieamoregon2006 org) ( 7/05) gay/testw n/bi experience. (C a ry 503-363-6036. Caacad i Flyers are gay. area Vancouver area h o sts m ovies, dining out, cam ping trips equestnan activities in toe Pacific Northw est. swing, tango, cha-cha. etc. C all for schedule (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 5032864613 or 360-6935506 pdxprimetimers0yahoo com. www geocities.com/pdxprimetiners K 7/Q 5) Social Group for Single Lesbians in the (www.turfgirta.com.) (7/05) at Ankeny Street Studio. C la sse s for afferent dance styles start the first Friday of each month: country, pu rp o se s Washington: Social pottuck toe first Saturday o f every month for w om en w ho M a n O v e r 4 0 is a smafi, ao cw iy supportive group lesbian and bi aviators, both social group for mature ga y m en and th ose w ho appreciate them, com ing together for social, educational and cultural (7 pm movie. 5 8 pm pottuck. 832 highland St 541-440276130/05) Pbtluck every last Friday in Roseburg. seif identifying w om en w ho are into S/ M . Play parties (¡ohn3l6pdKQyahoo.com )a/0S) prwete and profeasw nal, in W aahm gton. O regon and southern British Cotorrtxa. D inner m eetings in Portland Portland Metro Prime Timers is a o f players, Lesbian Equestrian Group ge ts lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings N o women w«w> v o o k fiWMi Fiectpe cxcniH Q t social group for (503-231-3992. kAAstQexcite com www. spietech comZ-awntte/Tulu. htm.) (7/05) in spintual grow th and agape fellow ship The G a y W o m a n 's G o H G ro u p w elcom es all levels meet every second Saturday chapter of W om en on W heels. Is a m otorcycle d u b for Lute's Psrtry Playhouse is a single gay Portland Leather Man Woman ol tha Mwara 503909-2002 Igc0spiritone.com.) (7/05) B / D / S/ M d u b for self-identified w om en with an em phasis o n safety and education. W orkshops, orientations can connect and a sk questions during and fitness level A il s k i levels mid Tank 503-658-2782. ncc1l270yahoo com www geocttiescom/ncc 1127/forestpdx.) (7/05) appropriate for their skiff and educational opportunities, including Km kFest, Leather Ba8, kind auctions a id Fafl V end ors Fair (wwwpdxtealhem&ance org) (7/05) Swanky La shin s time C a l o r e mail for a cop y o f the new sletter and apigjK t0yehoo.com K 7 / 0 5 ) welcom e. (Daw n w orksh ops snd new sletter inuaKal s k i levels with annual faH and spring concerts. Metro: General lifestyle.organizations in the N orthw est Regular social leather socialization for the past 2 f years. (360-896-6665. ptmQdirecway com ) (7/05) M onthly social, religious and cultural events cooperative adventures for wom en. Participants me responsible for provkfing their ow n equipm ent and choosing outings is one of the largest pansexual. nonprofit 8 / D / S/ M . leather and fetish dues, no form al organization, no officers o r board, just Leather Night and Rod Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each m onth at G a l's Dirty D uck potlucks on the second Friday The Forest Group outings are Portland Leather Alliance partners. sp o u se s and supporters Its purpose is to a social gathenng for gay m en w ho are artists, w riters Noncom m ercial, nonjudgm ental supporting personal creativity for n ovice s and professionals alike. M onthly w elcom e (503-347-S817. portlanrtxwomen0comcast.net www portlamfbtwomen freeservers com.) (7/05) m em bers o f the sexual m inorities com m unity and then- help buSd bridges with the larger Jew ish com m unity Douglas County HIV Resource Center h o sts G a y M e n 's M o vie fifight every second Fnd3y 3nd a G ay (Ellen 503282-6744 www.ammndragons.org.) (7/05) a d iscu ssio n , so e e l for pottuck and socializing. M eet men into a leather Keshet Portland (503-226-258$. Creative Connection (form eriy Ftesi Connection) first two M o n d a ys of each month, Jewish Gay M en's Group— please nity choir that w elcom es singers, supportive m em bers and volunteers. the eldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans soctel/fund-raising organisation m the state of O regon M e etings are the (7/05) greater public H on ors and strive s for diversity m its P o r t la n d Sovereign Rosa Coart of Oregon is Portend Bisexual Women is and support group for bi and questioning wom en. that m eets se co n d end fourth Thursdays O r u g a n M a n E n ja y te f N u te rte w Is a soda! organization for gay m ale naturists/nudtets. Pottuck social (omenpdx0yahoo com www geocaee.eom//omenpdx) (7/05) third Su n day o f every month. H obos. C o m e play ca rd s and m eet toe gang. N ew players alw ays welcom e. (6pm. 120 NW Hard A ve Ktke 503641 722 4.K 7/ 06) Metro: Physical Recreation A d v a u t e m G r o u p organizes a variety o f actM b e s year round, inducing htong. walking, c ro ss country and (5032465796 ) (7/05) The (5033309629 jayveer0comcast.net.) (1/05) dow n M I sktmg. raffing and m ountain M ong. Teem Tenate m eets Su n d ays at U niversity of Portland AH levels o f ptey welcom e. First te n é is free, subsequent tim es are $3. Ple ase join us! (8 am-noon potkicka and tfccusston erf b o o k s totxtomg on the manorbecryartonOaotcom) (7/(B) T h e F a io w a h ip G ro u p , a gay m en's activity group in the greater Satem -Keizer area, holds m onthly potiucka. city w afts, hftes. m ovie nights and specW events (salemfe8owshHpgroup0yahoo.com (PC Box www fehvrabpgnoup org) (7/06) 2201. Portland OF) 97208-2201 wvm.advenMtgnup.org.) (7/05) Southern Oregon: Social k w i u u D r a g o n s R a d W h it C t e b is Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat teem, providing community, host to social e v e rts and groups. C a l for schedule for social events and te scu ssw n s of topics of mutual (Suite 112. 206 Oak St. Ashland. MtAnq address PO Box 927. Aahland. OB 97520 541-488-6990 www.abdeISs org.) (7/05) interest M e e ts se co n d and fourth M o n d a ys at First fitness and physical strength through com petitive racing. C om e paddte with toe A m azons and w ork hard, m ake new friends and have fun. N ew m em bers T og e th e r W a r t s is a confidential group in M c M m n v ie for queers and their friends to get together (7 pm. 125 S E Cowls S t Don 503434-6266.) (7/05) Baptist C hurch
