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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 2005)
32 JUSt QUt • iuly 1.2005 www.ppcw.org.) 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 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&bradleyangle org.) 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 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 fnendly 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. SOCIAL 888235 5333 www pwcl.org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual mmonties 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.) please call for meeting time and place (503 246 5939 efraimlevi@aol.com.) is a social gathering foe 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) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill 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 A Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonpiofit 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.pdxbadgir1s.net) Cascade Flyers are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia Dinner meetings m Portland area (503-701-7922 casflyers@yahoo.com. www geocities.com/casflyers) Clackamas County social group forming for single gay women 35 and older. (ccchicks05@yahoo com.) Coqsure is a s. <cial 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) 50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503 642-3360 or 503 286 3575.) Funny Ladies 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 montfr (503-639- 7488 flataps@yahoo com.) Genealogy group forming Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle "bnckwaH" female ancestors (famhistnw@aol com) rir ic 8 1 itipvTinl I Ct FiO-Hf I LzvUf w Ui ItJ the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund raising organization in the state of Oregon Meetings Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5 30 pm daily 2400 NE Broadway 503-281 8868) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway 503281 8868.) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for recovery and clean-and-sober activities Meeting space available for 12 step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503 238-6091) 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering f(om the effects of another person's dnnking (6-7:30 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-223 8822. ext. 1. www alanonportlandoregon. org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday Fnday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503 772 5213.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12- step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender 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 fun and fitness with this dynamic group. (www.amazondragons.drg.) 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 2 782 nccl 127@yahoo.com. www.geocities.com/ nccl 127/forestpdx ) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midmght 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446. ear1@leathercigarboy. com.) The Gay Women's GoW Group welcomes all levels of players. (www. turfgiriz. com.) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving Lesbian Equestrian Group gets group of women who enjoy exploring together for equestrian activities in the Ubergay Cabaret revives its acclaimed pop drag opera all aspects of the environment Pacific Northwest (Denise Jack’s Off the Beanstalk July 9 at Bossanova Ballroom. Activities include bird watching, nature 503-654-3865 Lynn 503-777 2339 walks, archaeology, camping, kelrav@rdrop.com.) kayaking, star gazing and an Out Dancing teaches dancing for occasional "lecture." No experience necessary. Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes (6 45-8.30 pm second Thursday planning meeting pansexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M, leather and fetish for different dance styles start the first Friday of Laurie 503-977-2903 lensnews@yahoo com) lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Regular each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha. etc. Call social and educational opportunities, including The Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women for schedule (503-236-5129 KinkFest. Leather Ball, kind auctions and Fall who love gardens and gardening They exchange out danctng@yahoo. com. Vendors Fair, (www pdxleatheralliance.org.) plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while home.att net/~outdancing) having a good time. Call or e mail for a copy of the Portland Leather Men meet every second OutKayaking Portland's gay and lesbian sea Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men mto newsletter and information about upcoming events kayak group, explores the lakes, nvers and bays of (Peggy 503-909 2002 lgc@spiritone com) a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington happenings No dues, no formal organization, no Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for (www outkayaking. org.) officers or board, just leather socialization for the intellectual women and those who want to meet past 21 years (360-896-6665 plm&direcway com ) Pacific Coast Boating Club provides them. (Lani 503-233-3557 Join Itstserv at opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@yahoogroups com.) Portland Metro Prime Timers is a social group together for fun on local nvers and promotes safe for mature gay men and those who appreciate them, Lulu's Pervy Playhouse is a social group for boating. (paccoastboatclub@comcast net.) coming together for social, educational and cultural self identifying women who are into S/M Play Portland Gay * Lesbian Community purposes (PO Box 5884, Portland. OR 97228 parties are held on the second Saturday of the 503-286-4613 or 360693 5506 Bowling Association is in its 27th season' month (503-231-3992. dykedadi@comcast.net pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com. Meets Sundays at Hollywood Bowl Drop ms www luluspervyplayhouae. org.) www geocities, com/pdxprimetimers.) welcome anytime (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St Mon Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group Mailing address: PO Box 42034. Portland. OR Rainriders Motorcycle Club meets weekly at that meets second and fourth Thursdays 97242 503-722 0438. pdxbowl@comcast net the Roxy Ride your bike or just come meet the (503-777-1376.) wwwpdxbowl.com.) group Everyone welcome (10 am Sunday Oregon Mon Enjoying Naturism is a social 1121 SW Stark St www pdx-rrmc com.) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned organization for gay male naturists/nudists Potluck marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcomes Rose City Discussion Club. the largest open social third Sunday of every month gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and pansexual/altemative sexuality club in the (omenpdx@yahoo. com interests. (Gary info@portlandfrontrunneis.org Northwest, is open to all orientations fetishes and wwwgeocites.eom//omenpdx) www portlandfrontrunners org ) lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual PDX Lesbo Nerds invite interesting, intelligent Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter Rosetown Ramblers Portland's gay and lesbian women 35. and older to socialize while playing board (503-972-1869 rcdc&teleport com www rcdc.org.) square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus games like Scrabble and Spades levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228 5352 Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun. (games groups yahoo com/group/PdxLesboNerds) www rosetownramblers com) social gathenng for gay and bi men who are The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle Ruby Red Flippers a group of gay and lesbian Hobo's Come play cards and meet the gang New A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the scuba divers m the Portland area, teaches new players always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave last Friday (veggieguys&aolcom.) recruits and takes dives tn Tacoma. Hood Canal and Mike 503-641 7224 ) other Pacific Northwest waters Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancouver (rubyredfhppers&yahoo com Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community chapter of the Women on Wheels Motorcycle www rubyredflippers org) voice group for gay. lesbian, bi and trans people that Club meets monthly at Elmer's, sponsors riding reaches out to Latinos and Latinas by organizing Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group clinics and takes day tnps (715 pm second events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention Thursday 9848 N Whitaker Road coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal Meets every other Monday at Outside In. (6 30 pm. www hevanet com/chama/wow ) and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly 1030 SW 13th Ave Hugo 5039978615 or meetings for those wanting to participate Audencio 503-261 5463 ) (503- 736 3292 www teamoregon2006 org ) social and support group for bi and questioning women (¿03-3475817. portlandbiwomen@comcast net www portlandbrwomen freeservers com.) 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: Sexual 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 espariol. (9 am-4 30 pm Monday- Fnday except 1230-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SkV Stark St, Sixth Floor 503-988 3700.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a Kashet Portland is a potluck group for Jewish members of the sexual minonties 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.) Portland Bieexual Woman is a discussion, and sexual onentation 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) The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Metro: Recovery Metro: Mental Health are the first two Mondays of each month (www.rosecourt.org.) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) 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 www.qland.org.) 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 Jewish Gay Men's Group Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453-4117. www plchoir.org.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides Metro: Arts & Music support members and volunteers. (503 226 2588 www pdxgmc. org.) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance a group of teachers from vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual 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.) individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Tfiursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503 294 7440) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross country and downhill skiing, rafting arid mountain biking (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208 2201 Teem Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome. First time is free, subsequent times are $3 Please join us' (Bamnoon 503516-8329 teamportlandtennis@yahoo com.) Willamette Valley: Health 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.) 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. (Cnsis: 800-281-2800 Business 541-485-8232.) Southern Oregon: Social 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 4886990 www. abdellis org) 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. 541 440-2761.) Washington: Social Social Group for Single Lesbians in the Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out. camping trips, concerts and more (360 666-6227 rammyheart@aol. com.) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that meets every Saturday morning (9 am 15th and Agate. Sadie 541683-2692 or Hank 541 484-8259.) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon Wesf 20th Avenue and Polk Street. kfranken8@yahoo com.) Willamette Valley: Social Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-Willamette Valley. (503 363 0006 PO Box 663. Salem. OR 97308-0663. www satemcf org.) 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 confluence@aol com. www confluencechorus 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_pnde@hotmailcom.) Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian group with chapters in Salem. Eugene and Portland for support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag football, etc (Kim 503-581-5102 www lavenderwomyn.com.) Marionberry Salon meets monthly m Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the gay/lesban/bi experience (Cary 503 363 6036 manonberrysalon@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 (salemfellowshipgroup@yahoo.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 503-434 6266 ) >