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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 2005)
32 aprii 1.2QQ5 outreach Metro: Anti-violence provides individual support and advocacy for women who have expenenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Free, confidential and safe (Emily emilyg&bradleyangle org.) Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence for woman identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women. Also serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24 hour hot line. HEALTH confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 8009270197 Business 541 758-0219 ) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, tn and trans friendy Wheelchair accessible. TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted (Cnsis: 503 654 2288 Business 503 722-2366 ) Portland Women's Crisis Lino 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 wwwpwcl org.) 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 www safe4allorg) Metro: Health CityGuys part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland queer men keep informed and stay healthy by offenng information, referrals and safer-sex supplies. Look for staff and volunteers out and about in bnght yellow T-shirts! (503223 5907 cityguys&cascadeaids org.) 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, insurance welcomed Se habla español. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (800-230-7526 wwwppcw.org.) time. Call or e-mail for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events (Peggy 503 909-2002 lgc@spiritone.com.) Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for intellectual women and those who want to meet them (Lam 503-233-3557. Join Ostserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscnbe@yahoogroups com) Lulu's Penry Playhouse is a social group for self identifying women who are Into S/M. Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month (503 231-3992. Iuluist9excite.com. www.spiretech.com/~awntie/lulu.htm.) Mon Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays. (503-777-1376.) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay male naturists/nudists. PotldEk social third Sunday of every month. (omenpdx@yahoo.com. www geocites.com//omenpdx) A man despairs at the death that surrounds him in Portland Center Stage's world premiere production of O Lovely Glowworm, or Scenes of Great Beauty through April 24. Metro: Arts & Music Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503-2262588 www.pdxgmc org.) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503 453-4117 www. plchoirorg.) 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 Cart 503-284-2971.) Roee CRy Gay Freedom Band Is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual faH and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing bend and a marching bend with flag corps. Come join usf (503790-2170. nfo@ivgfb.org www rcgfb.org.) Metro: General Aaten t Pacific lateader Leabteae and Gaye is a nonprofit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events. Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API. (POBox 12661, Portland. OR 97232 apig_pdx@yahoo.c0mJ Bad GMa is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M club for self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions, events and parties Women of ail orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kteky Woman's Weteamteg Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday (5039722233. www.pdxbadgida.net) Caocada Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern British Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland area (503701 7922 cas6yers@yahoocom www geoc.ities.com/casflyers) _ Christian gay and lesbian singles Bible study/social group forming for those in their 30s and 40s interested in building and strengthening relationships, (john316pdx@yahoo.com.) Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-mate, genderqueer, drag king. etc.). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration (503-471-1515 groups yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) 50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-286-3575.) Funny Ladtea, a social group for nice lesbians 35 and older as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each mon (503639 7488 Hataps@yahoo com.) Imperial Sovereign Roee Court Of Oro the oldest gey. lesbian, bi and trans social/fum organization in the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (www rosecourt org.) JamM Gay Men’s Group—please call for meeting time and place. (503 246-5939 efrairr4eM9aol.com) Kaehet Parttead is a potluck group for Jewish members of the sexual minorities community and their partners, spouses and supporters. Its purpose is to help bmld bridges with the larger Jewish community Monthly social, religious and cultural events. (David 503-2287079. ext 14.) Leather Mght and Red Hanky Bedel are the first and third Friday of each month at Gall's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9pm-mdnight 439 bM Third Ave 5032248446 eart@leathercigarbaycom.) is a fun- loving group of women who enjoy exploring all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional "lecture ' No experience necessary. (6:45-8.30 pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laune 503977 2903 or Vide lucyb<rdsong@yahoc com) The Leetotea Garden CM is a group of women who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good PDX Les bo Nerds invite interesting, intelligent women 35 and older to socialize while playing board games like Scrabble and Spades. (games.groups.yahoo.com/group/PdxLesboNerds ) The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobos. Come play cards and meet the gang New players always welcome. (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503641 7224.). Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social and support group for bi and questioning women. (503 347 5817. portlandbiwomen@corncast net. wwwportlandbiwomen freeservers.com.) Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pansexual, nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Regular social and educational opportunities, including KinkFest, Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Fair. (www pdxleatheraOance org.) Portland Leather Mon meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather Kfestyte and keep abreast of leather happenings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or board, just leather socialization for the pest 21 years. (360596-6565 pkn9tfrecvey.com.) Rorttead Motov Prime Timers Is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, coming together for social, educational and cultural purposes. (RO Box 5884, Portland. OR 97228. 500286-4613 or 360-6935506 pdxptimetimersOyahoo.com. www geodties.com/pdxprtmetimers) Roee City Diecuaetew CM, the largest open pansexual/alternative sexuality club in the Northwest is open to all orientations, fetishes and Mas tyies that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings. and newehrtter. (503972-1869. com wwwtvdc.org.) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, www qland.org.) Metro: Sexual Metro: Mental Health offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503 294-7440) 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-430 pm Monday Friday except 12 30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.) Metro: Recovery Willamette Valley: Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Charms, a nonprofit counseling center affiliated with Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868) Pearl Program and Gallery in Dallas, has certified professionals specializing in adoption, couples, sexual abuse, dream work and eating disorders. (Michelle Cox 503831 0618.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway. 503-2818868 ) meetings and monthly clean and-sober activities for the queer recovery community (2940A SE Belmont St. 503 238-6091.) Womenspace 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. Hosts a lesbian and bi women's support group. (Crisis: 800-281-2800 Business: 541-485-8232) Metro: Physical Recreation Southern Oregon: Social Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking. (PO Box 2201. Portland, OR 97208-2201 www. adventuregroup. org.) 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. www.abdellts org.) Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12 step Amazon Dragons Paddling CM is Portland's only ’out lesbian dragon boat team, providing community. fitness and physical strength through competitive racing. Come paddle with the Amazons and work hard, make new friends and have fun. New members ’ welcome (Ellen 503-2826744 www.amazondragons.org.) ------ Douglas County HIV Resource Center hosts Gay Men s Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay Poduck every last Friday in Roseburg (7 pm movie. 5-8 pm potluck. 832 Highland St 541-440-2761J Washington: Social The Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women Participants are responsible for provking their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (Dawn and Tam 503659-2782 ncc1127@yahoocom. wwwgeocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.) Social Group for Single Lesbians in the Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out, camping trips and more. (3606666227 rammyheart@aolcom.) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation The Gay Woman's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players, (www.turfgirtz.com.) Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise _ _ morning. (9 am. 15th and Agate Davis 541-345-1481 503-654 3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@rdropcom.) or Sadie 541 683-2692.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance states start the first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (503236-5129 out_dancingOyahoo.com. home.att. net/~outdancmg.) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon. West 20th Avenue and Polk Street kfranken8@yahoo.com) Willamette Valley: Social OutKayaidng iterthweet is Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group explonng the area's lakes, rivers and bays. (503-231-2632. www.outkayakingnw.com.) Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley. (503363-0006. POBox 663, Salem. OR97308-0663. www.salemcf.orgJ Pacific Coast Yacht CM welcomes gey and lesbian sailboat and powerboat owners to cruise the Willamette River, Columbia River and Multnomah Channel Promotes good fellowship and safe boating. (www.pcydub.org.) -. Confluence: The WHtainetfte Volley Mixed GALA Chants rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503364 2370 confhience@aol.com. www.confluencechorus.org) Portl® il Gey A Lesbien Community Bowileti Aaaoctetten is in Its 27th season! Meets Sundays at Holywood Bowl Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Haisey St. Mailing address; PO Box 42034. Portland. OR97242 503-7220438. pdxbowl@comca8t.net wwwpdxbowl.com.) Eugene's GUT Movie Night group gets together every Thursday to view and discuss GLBT films. (7 pm. kfranken8@yahoo.com.) Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and ekes. (541-485-9953 famJy_values_pride9hotmail.com) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner, Portion^ Frootnmaero welcomes gey. lesbian, bl and trans of al abMes and intereats www.portlandmntninnen.otg.) Raaaamsm Raaaktera. Portland's gey and lesbian square dance dub, dances at mainstream and plus levels. (POBox5352. Portland. OR97228-5352 Raby Red8lppere.agroupof geyandtesbien scuba divers tn the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives h Tacome. Hoods Cartel and other Pacific Northwest waters. (mbyrednppamOyahoo.comJ takes day tripe. (7:15 pm second Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Road www.hevanet.com/chama/wow) Team Orogoa. the umbrete worts group cooalnating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gey Games 2006 m Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to partfcipete (503736-3292. www.teemoregon2008.org) Women Wba Cook and Recipe Ixehaafo holds a potluck the first Saturday of every month for women who love to cook, meet naw friends and share culinary ideas and treats. (503330-9629 jeyveer@comcast.net) Team Itoaate meets Sundays st University of Porttend. Al levtos of play welcome. First time is free, subsequent times are $3. Pisase join us! (5 wn-noon. 5035168329. teemportlandtenni9@yahoo com J Women of the Rivers, the Porttand/Vancower chapter of the Woman aa Whaate Mataeeycte CM meets monthly at Elmer’s, sponsors iking clinics and The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services 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 asaptxorg.) 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 mfo@qlandorg. wwwrosetownramblers.com) Boybays Vegetarian Mrote Group is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested m a healthy vegetarian or vegan Kfestyte. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the test Friday (veggieguya@eol.com.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 step program for 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 (78 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave. Second Floor 503-452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or expenenced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com bart@stonewallschool.org.) . Lavender Wataya is a warm and friendy lesbian group In Salem for support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag football etc.'OOm 503581-5102. www ¡avenderwomyn.com.) Marteabarry Batea meets monthly in Sdem for potlucks and dtecussion of books touching an the gay/lesbian/bi experience (Cary503363-6036 morionberrysaknOad.com) The Fefiawehip Group, a gay men's activity group in the greater Setem-Keizer area, holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and special events (satemMowsltjpgrDupfliatoo.com. — www. feHowshpgrvup.org.) Together Works is a confidential group in McMinnville for queers and their friends to get together for social events and discussions of topics of mutual interest Meets second and fourth Mondays at First Baptist Church. (7 pm. 125 SE Cowls St Don 5034346266)
