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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 2005)
HEALTH Metro: Anti-violence Bradley Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman-identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women. Also provides individual support and advocacy for queer youth of all genders who have expenenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse Free, confidential and safe. (Kamron kamrongfyradleyangle org.) (7/05) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups. (Crisis 541-754-0110or 800-927-0197 Business 541-758-0219) (7/05) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box 951. Tualatin. OP 97062 wwwsafe4all org.) (7/05) minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com bart&stonewallschool org) • Queer Love Action Network for Discovery Metro: Health Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment. 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms Sliding-fees, insur ance welcomed. Se habla espariol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham, Beaverton. Salmon Creek. Salem, Bend and Vancouver. Wash (800-230-7526 www.ppcw org.) (7/05) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teach ers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual (QLAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men s health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822 infofyqland org www qland org.) (7/05) Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440 )11 /05) Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (530 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868)11705) Metro: Mental Health Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 )11/05) YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, cou ples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women meetings and monthly clean-and-sober activities for the queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St 503-238-6091) 11705) support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted (Crisis 503 654-2288 Business 503-722 2366 ) 11105) www Meilis org.) (7/05) Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts Gay Men's Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg. (7 pm movie. 5-8 pm potluck 832 Highland St 541-44Q-2761.) (7/05) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503-226-2588. www.pdxgmcorg.) (7/05) Corbin (Michael Laurance) wraps Cali (Karan Kendrick) in a raiment of sheets in Naomi Wallace's Things of Dry Hours through Feb. 5 at Newmark Theatre Jewish Gay Men’s Group please call for meeting Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social time and place. (503246-5939 efmmlevt@aol.com.) and support group for bi and questioning women (503-3475817 portlandbiwomenfyomcest net wwwportlandbiwomeniree8ervers.com 7 (7/057 Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity Noncommercial. nonjudgmental. supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday (7 pm Carl 503-284-2971. 7(7/05) Keshet Portland is a potluck group for Jewish mem bers of the sexual minorities community end their part ners. spouses and supporters Its purpose is to help build bridges with the larger Jewish community. Monthly social, religious and cultural events. (David 503-226-7079. ext. 14)17/05) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first group for queers and supportive friends of varying musi cal skill levels with annual fall and spring concerts. Subgroups indude the Rose City Swing band arid a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! (503-790-2170 mfofycgfb org wwwrcgfb.org.) (7/05) and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-rmdnight 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446 dustmfyaafler com.) (7/05) A peer facilitated Lesbian Discussion & Social Group for women of any age meets first and third Wednesdays to talk about changing topics (6-30-8 pm 800 NW Sixth Ave. 4253. 503-2270605 rightonles- bos@yahoo.com) (7/05) Asian A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is B/D/S/M dub for self-identified women with an empha sis on safety and education Workshops, discussions, events and parties. Women of all orientations can con nect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503-972-2233 www pdxbadgrrts.net.) d ¡05) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both pnvate and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern Bntlsh Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area. (503-701 7922 casftyersfyahoo com. www geocities com/casflyers >(7/05) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exptonng all aspects of the environment. Activities include turd watchmg, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional * lecture.* No experience necessary. (6:45-8.30pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laurie 503-977-2903 or Vicki lucybirdsongfyyahoo.com. > (7/05) The Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time. Call or e-matl for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events (Peggy 503-909-2002 Igcfypmtone com.) 17/OS) Lesbians with Degrees a a social group for intei- tectual women and those who want to meet them darn 503-233-3557. Join istserv at LesbianswDegmes subscribefyahoogroups.com.) (7/05) Christian gay and lesbian singles Bible study/social group forming for those in their 30s Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self and 40s interested in builring and strengthening reb tionships (fohn316pdxfyahoo com 7(7/05) identifying women who are mto S/M. Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. 1503-231-3992. Iuiukstfyxcite.com • Coqsure is a 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 groups yahoo com/group 'ccqsune.) (7/05) 50* lesbian social group for women meets on the third Satunfey of the month (4-7 pm 503-642-3360 or 503286-3575.) 0/05) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans sooel/fund-raisirig organi zation in the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt org) (7/05) The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk in Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee Se habla español. (9 am-4 30 pm Monday-Friday except 1230-4 30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503-988-3700)17/05) Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups. Call for schedule. (Suite 112. 208 Oak St . Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520. 541 -488-6990. members, music and audiences. (503233-9554 bridgesvocalensemblefyahoo.com community.oregonlive.com/cc/bridges > (7/05) Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and Metro: Sexual Southern Oregon: Social Bridges Vocal Ensemble seeks to empower and inspire the gay. lesbian and bisexual community while building bridges and promoting understanding with the greater public Honors and strives for diversity m its a nonprofit community voice for gey. lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recre ational outings and cultural events. Friendy environment to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box 12661, Portland. OP 97232 apig.pdxfyahoo com.) (7/05) is Oregon'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) 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 Hosts a lesbian and bi women's support group (Crisis: 800-281-2800 Business 541-485-8232 )17/05) Metro, Arts & Music Metro: General The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services Womenspace provides a confidential shelter for SOCIAL community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members arid volunteers (503-453-4117. www.pkhoir.org.) (7/05) those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome Weekly gay- and lesbian-fnendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24 th Ave. Second Floor 503-452-5961. wwwportlandsaaorg) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Health Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups. Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available. (503-235-5333 or 888 235-5333 www pwcl org) (7/05) Portland Lesbian Choir Is a nonauditoned Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for www spiretech.com/~awntie/lt4u htm.) (7/05) Mon Over 40 ,s a smell, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays (503-246-5795)17/05) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organi zation for gay male naturists/nudrsts Potluck social third Sunday of every month, (omenpdxfyehoc com. www geocites com//omenpdx) (7/05) The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobos Come play cards and meet the gang New players always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Thad Ave Mike 503-64I- 7224.) (7/05) Portland Leather Affiance « one of the largest pansexud, nonprofit B/D/S/M. leather and fetish lifestyle organizations m the Northwest. Regular social and educational opportunities, inching KinkFest. Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Faw. (www.pdxleathera&anceorg.) (7/05) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather happenings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the past 21 years. (360-896-6665. plmfyiirecway.com.) (7/05) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, com- ing together for social, educational and cultural purpos es (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 503-286-4613 or 360-693-5506 pdxpdmetimersfyahoo com. www.geociOes.com/pdxpnmetimers.) (7/05) Rose City Discussion Club the largest open pan- sexual/alternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, work shops and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdcfyteleport com. www rcdc.org.) (7/05) Come paddle with the Amazons and work hard, make new friends and have fun. New members welcome (EHen 503-282-6744. www amazondragons org. J (1 /OS) The Forest Group outings ara «xiperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate far their ski# and fitness level All skill levels welcome. (Dawn and Tam 503-659-2782 nccl 127fyikioo.com. www.geoclties.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.) (1/05) The Gay Woman's Golf Group welcomes a# levels of players, (www.turfgirtz.com.) 17/05) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities h the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339. ke/kavfyrdrop com.) (7/06) Out Dancing teaches danong for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Stuck). Classes for different dance styles start the first Fnday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule (503-236-5129 out_dancingfyahoo.com home art net/ -outdancing ) (7/05) OutKayaking Northwest is Portland's yay and lesbian sea kayak group exploring the areas lakes, rivers and bays. (503231 2632. www outkayakingmv.com.) (7/05) Pacific Coast Yacht Club welcomes gay and lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to cruise the Willamette River, Columbia River and Multnomah Channel. Promotes good fellowship and safe boating (www pcyctub org.) (7/05) Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activi Portland Gay A Lesbian Community Bowling Association s tn its 27th season? Meets Sundays at ties and monthly potlucks on the last Fnday. < ve^egtrys@aci/ com.) (7/05) Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ms welcome anytime. (3.30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Marling address PO Box 42034. Portland. OR97242 503-7220438 pdxbovdfyomcast.net www pdxbowf.com) 11/05) Women on Wheels Motorcycle Club meets monthly at Elmers, sponsors riding clinics and takes day trips. (7. 15 pm second Thursday 9848 N Whitaker Road wwwhevanet.com/chama/wow.)(7/05) Women Who Cook and Recipe Exchange holds a potluck the first Saturday of every month for women who love to cook, meet new friends and share cutaary ideas and treats (503-330-9629 jayveerfyximcast.net 7(7/05) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, mdudmg hiking, walking, cross-country and downhiS skiing, rafting and mountain biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201. www.adventuregroup org) (7/05) Ama ion Dragons Paddling Club is Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team, providing community, fit ness and physical strength through competitive racing Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners VTelcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests (Gary mfofyortiandfrontrunners.org www pordarxfimntrunners org.) (7/05) Rosetown Ramblers Portlands gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352 www. rosetownramblers, com >17/05) Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to participate. (503736-3292. www.teamoregon2006 org.) (7/05) Washington: Social Social Group for Single Lesbians in the Vancouver area hosts moves, dining out, camping tops and more. (360-666-6227 tammyheartfyaot.com. > (7/05) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morn ing (9 am 15th and Agate Davis 541-345-1481 or Sadie 541-6832692 )11/05) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon West 20th Avenue and Polk Street kfranken8fyahoo.com. 7(7/05) Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum is a gay/lesban nonprofit social serv ice organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley (503363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem OR 97308-0663 www salemcf org.ill t05) Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalis! Congregation of Salem. (4 6 30 pm 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confluence&aol.com. www con6uencechorus.org.) (7/05) Eugene's GLBT Movie Night group gets together eveiy Thursday to view and discuss GLBT films (7 pm. kfrankMfyahoo com.) (7/057 Family Values meets monthly to provide a social sup port network created by and for queer youth, families aid a&es <541-4859953 family, vaiues_pride@hotrrmil.com) Lavender Womyn is a warm end fnemiy lesbian group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flaq foot ball. etc. (Kim 503-581-5102. www.lavnnderwomyncom.) (7/05) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for pottuaks and discussion of books touching on the gay/lesbian/bi experience (Cary 503-363 6036 marionbenysaionfyaolcom.)n/05) The Fellowship Group a <gay men's activity group in the greater Salem-Keizer area, holds monthly potlucks, city wafiuj. hikes, movie nights and special events (s^emfeHowshipgroiipfyahoo com www. fekowshipgroup org) (7/05) Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of a confidential group in McMinnville for queers and their friends to get together for socmi events and discussions of topics of mutual Portland. A# levels of play welcome. First time is free, subsequent times are $3. Please join us1 (8 am noon 503-516-8329 teamportlandtennrsfyahoo.com.) 17/05) interest. Meets second and fourth Mondays at First Baptist Church. (7 pm. 125 SE Cowls St Don 503434-6266/(1/05) Together Works