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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 2005)
Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spintual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave . Second Floor. 503-452 5961. www portlandsaa org.) expenenced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.org.) 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 women who have expenenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Free, confidential and safe (Crisis 503-281 2442 Business 503-232 7805. ext. 3. emilyg@bradleyangleorg.) 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 (Cristo. 541-754 0110 or 800 927 0197. Business: 541 758-0219.) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, 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) 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 SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers (503226-2588 www.pdxgmc.org.) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453-4117. www.plchoir.org.) Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, wnters 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.) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skiU levels with annual fall and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! (503-790-2170 info@rcgfb.org. www.rcgfb.org.) Metro: General Asian & Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit community voice for gay. lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events Fnendly environment to meet and connect with other API. (POBox 12661. Portland. OR 97232 aplg_pdx@yahoo. com.) Bad Giris 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 all orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday (503-972 2233 www. pdxbadgiris. net.) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area. (503 701-7922. casflyers&yahoo. com www.geocities.com/casfiyers.) 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.) resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (PO Box 951. Tualatin. OR 97062 www safe4all org.) 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 offering information, referrals and safer-sex supplies Look for staff and volunteers out and about in bnght yellow T-shirts! (503-223-5907. cityguys@cascadeaids org ) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment. 20-mmute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espanol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham. Beaverton. Salmon Creek. Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (800-230-7526. www.ppcw.org.) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or are the first two Mondays of each month. (www rosecourt, org.) Jewish Gay Men’s Group— please call for meeting time and place. (503-24&5939 . efraimlevi0aol. com.) Keshot Portland is a potluck group for Jewish members of the sexual minorities community and their partners, 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.) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave. 503 224 8446 eariQleathercigarboy com ) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun loving group of women who enjoy exploring all asDects of the environment. Activities include bir i watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, <ayaking, star gazing and an occasional "lecture." No experience necessary. (6.458:30pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laurie 503-977-2903 or Vicki lucybirdsong0yahoo.com.) 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-mail for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events (Peggy 503-909-2002. Igc0spiritone.com.) Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for intellectual women- and those who want to meet them. (Lani 503-233-3557. Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@yahoogroups com) Lulu's Pervy 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. Iululist@excite.com. www spiretech. com/~awntie/lulu.htm.) Men 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 Potluck social third Sunday of every month. (omenpdx@yahoo. com. www geocites. com//omenpdx) PDX Lesbo 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 Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q LAND) 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 mfo@qland org www gland org.) 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.asaptx.org.) Metro: Mental Health Metro: Sexual YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center 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 espanol. (9 am-430 pm Monday- Friday except 12 30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.) Willamette Valley: Health Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868 ) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868) meetings and monthly clean-and-sober activities for the queer recovery community. (2940A SE Belmont St 503 238 6091.) Live and Let Live Club hosts daily 12-step Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Hobo's. Come play cards and meet the gang. New players always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave Mike 503 641-7224.) clinics and takes day trips. (7:15 pm second Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Road. www. hevanet com/chama/wow.) Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group for gay. lesbian, bi and trans people that reaches out to Latinos and Latinas by organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention Meets every other Monday at Outside In. (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo 503-997-8615 or Audencio 503-2615463.) Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social and support group for bi and questioning women (503 347 5817 portlandbiwomen0comcast.net. www.portlandbiwomen free servers,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, ¿nd auctions and Fall Vendors Fair, (www.pdxleatheralliance.org.) 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 plm0direcway.com.) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, coming together for social, educational and cultural purposes. (PO Box 5884. Portland, OR 97228 503-286-4613 or 360-693 5506. pdxprimetimers@yahoo. com. www. geocities, com/pdxprimetimers.) Rainriders Motorcycle Club meets weekly at the Roxy Ride your bike or just come meet the group. Everyone welcome. (10 am Sunday. 1121 SW Stark St. www.pdx-irmc.com.) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest open pansexual/altemative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all onentations. fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter. (503-972-1869. rcdc0teleport.com. www.rcdc org.) 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 activities and monthly potlucks on the last Friday, (veggieguys@aol.com.) Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancoirver chapter of the Women on Wheels Motorcycle Club meets monthly at Elmer's, sponsors riding 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/coqsure) Metro: Physical Recreation 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) Amazon Dragons Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to join Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the firn and fitness with this dynamic group. (www. amazondragons. org.) The Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome (Dawn and Tami 503-659 2782. ncc11270yahoo.com. www.geocities.com/ncd 127/forestpdx.) Queer photographer Sam McKenzie is on display through May 28 at Sixth Street Gallery. Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-EIHs Lambda Community Canter 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.abdeUis org.) Douglas County HIV Resource Cantor hosts Gay Men’s Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay Potluck eveiy last Friday in Roseburg (7 pm movie, 5-8 pm potluck. 832 Highland St. 541440-2761.) Washington: Social Soda! Group for Single Lesbians in the Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out. camping trips and more. (360-6666227 rammyheart@aol com.) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-7772339. kelrav@rdrop. com.) Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morning. (9 am. 15th and Agate. Sadie 541-683-2692 or Hank 541 484-6259.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha. etc Call for schedule. (503 236-5129. out_dancing@yahoo.com. home, att net/-outdancing.) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon West 20th Avenue and Polk Street. kfranken8@yahoo. com.) OutKayaking Northwest is Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group exploring the area's lakes, rivers and bays (503-231 2632 www. outkayakingnw. com.) Pacific Coast Boating Club provides opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for fun on local rivers and promotes safe boaring, (paccoastboatclub@comcast.net.) Portland Gay & Lesbian Community Bowling Association is in its 27th season! Meets Sundays at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome anytime (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 42034. Portland. OR 97242. 503-722-0438. pdxbowl0comcast.net. www pdxbowl. com.) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests. (Gary info0portlandfrontrunners org. www. portlandfrontrunners, org.) 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 (503 736-3292 www.teamoregon2006 org) Genealogy group forming Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle "brickwall- female ancestors (femhistnw0aol. com.) (8am-noon. 503-516-8329. teamportlandtennis@yahoo com.) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Ruby Rod Slippers a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma. Hoods Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredfhppers&yahoo com ) Funny Ladles, 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 month (503-639-7488 flatapsOyahoocom) 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: 800-2812800. Business 541,485-8232.) The Gay Women’s Golf Group welcomes all levels of players, (www.turfgiriz.com.) Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228-5352. . www rosetownramblers, com.) 50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7pm 503 6423360 or 503-286-3575.) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans sociai/fund- raismg organization m the state of Oregon Meetings Double Your Pleasure with Flava Kelly and DJ Anjali May 22 at Crush. Charms, a nonprofit counseling center affiliated with Pearl Program and Gallery in Dallas, has certified professionals specializing in adoption, couples, sexual abuse, dream work and eating disorders. (Michelle Cox 503-831-0618.) Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland All levels of play welcome First time is free, subsequent times are $3 Please join us! Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the rmd-Willamette Valley (503-363 0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663. www.salemcforg.) Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Umversalist Congregation of Salem. (4 6:30 pm 5090 Center St.NE 503-364-2370. confluence0aol com. www conf/uencechorus. org.) Eugene's GLBT Movie Night group gets together every Thursday to view and discuss queer films. (7 pm. kfranken8@yahoo.com.) Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and allies. (541 485 9953. family_ values_pride@hotmail. com.) Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian group in Salem for support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, campitg, flag football, etc. (Kim 503 581 5102. . www. lavenderwomyn com.) Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem for jxitlucks and discussion of books touching on the gay/lesbian/bi experience. (Cary 503 363-6036. marionberrysalon@aol com.) . The Fellowship Group a gay men’s activity group in the greater Salem Keizer area, holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and special events, (salemfellowshipgroup0yehoo.com. www fellowshipgroup 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 503434 6266 )
