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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 2005)
32 Just Olii • august L 20Û5 (www gayyogaportland com bart@stonewallschool 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 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 Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226 2588 wwwpdxgmc 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, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284 2971.) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive fnends of varying musical skill levels with annual fall and spnng concerts Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching bend with flag corps. Come join us! (503-790-2170. info@rcgfb.org. www.rcgfb.org.) Metro: General Asian t Pacific Wander Lesbians and Gaye 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_pdxQyahoo.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. (503972-2233 wwwpdxbadgirtsnet.) Cascade Flyers are gay, lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington. Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area (503-701-7922 casffyersQyahoo com. www geocities com/cas flyers ) Clackamas County social group forming for single gay women 35 and older (ccchicks05@yahoocom) 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 4 71-1515 groups yahoo com/group/coqsure) 50* lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month (4-7pm 5036423360 or 503-286-3575.) FTM Pacific NW OR A WA is a social and discussion group for female to male trans men. (groups yahoo com/group/FTM PacificNW) translation available (503 235 5333 or 888-235 5333 www pwclorg.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides 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 bright 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-minute 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 minonty and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund- raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month. (www.rosecourt.org.) * Jewish Gay Men's Group— please call for meeting time and place. (503-246-5939 efraimlevi&aol. com.) Keshet 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. (David503-226-7079. ext. 14) Leather Night and Rod 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. eari@leathercigarboy.com) Lssbisns Enjoying Nature and Sciatica (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explonng aH aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeology, camping, kayaking, star gazing and an occasional ’lecture ' No experience necessary. (6 45-830pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laune 503-977-2903. lensnewsQyahoo.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 lgcOspirttone.com.) Leeblame with Degrees is a social group for intellectual women and those who went to meet them. (Lani 503-233-3557 Join kstserv at LesbianswDegrees-subschbeOyahoogroups.com.) Lulu's Penry Pl ayho u se 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. dykedadQcomcast.net. www.luluspervyplayhouse. org.) Men Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays. (503-777-1376.) RMves enjoying iwM»ui^9in is a social organization for gay male naturists/nudists Potluck social third Sunday of every month (omenpdxQyahoo com www geocites. com//omenpdx) POX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and their significant others, fnends. families and allies (groups yahoo com/group/PDX_, FTM) POX 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 Hobo s Come play cards and meet the gang New players always welcome (6 pm 120 NW Third Ave Mike 503-641 7224 ) Funny Ladies a social group for nice lesbians 35 and older as well as their fnends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month (503-639-7488 flatapsQyahoocom.) 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 503-261-5463.) Genealogy group forming Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle “bnckwair female ancestors (famhistn wQaol com.) Portland Bisexual Women is a discussion, social and support group for tx and questioning women (503-347-5817 portlandbrwomenQcomcast net 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.qland.org.) Metro: Mental Health 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 ) Metro: Recovery Extended Family hosts queer fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (530 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 ) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities Meeting • space available for 12 step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238 6091) Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a 12 step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person’s drinking (6-7 30 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 503 223 8822 ext 1. www al-anonportlandoregon org) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (5 30 pm Monday Fnday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503 772 5213) Sex Addicts Irina Rivkin performs her gutsy vocal world-folk originals Anonymous is a 12 step program for those suffering Aug. 5 at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and walk in Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale sexual onentation is welcome Weekly gay- and fee Se habla espanol (9 am-4 30 pm Monday- lesbian-fnendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Friday except 12.30-4 30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7 8 pm Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503-988-3700) Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave. Second Floor 503-452 5961 www portlandsaa 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: 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 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 (Crisis: 800-281 2800. Business: 541-485 8232.) www.portlandbiwomen freeservers. com.) Southern Oregon: Social 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 pdxleatheralliance.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.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.) 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 plmQdirecway.com.) Washington: Social Portland Metro Prime Timer« 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 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com www geocities.com/pdxpnmetimers .) Social Group for Single Lesbians in the Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out, camping trips, concerts and more. (360-666-6227 rainmyheart@aol.com.) 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-rrmc.com.) Roue City Discussion Club, the largest open pansexual/altemative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter. (503-972 1869. rcdcQteleport.com. www.rcdc.org.) Soyboys Vegetarian Men’s Group is a fun, social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested m a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Friday. (veggieguysOaol.com.) Women of the Rivers, the Portiand/Vancouver chapter of the Women oa Wheels Motorcycle Chib, meets monthly at Elmer's, sponsors ridfog clinics and takes day trips (7:15 pm second Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Roed. www.hevanet.com/chama/wow.) 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) Amaron Dragons Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to pin Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team Be part of the fun and fitness with this dynamic group. (wwwamazondragons.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 nccl 127@yahoo com wwwgeocities.com/nccl 127/forestpdx.) The Gey Women's GoH Group welcomes all levels of players (www turfgiriz com ) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503654-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kelravQrdrop. com.) National Gay Basketball League is forming a chapter in Portland to represent Oregon m the 2006 Gay Games (wwwngbaus/portland/pdxhtm) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Ashland's ArtAttack Theater hits the road with Great Highway through Aug. 8. 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 ) different dance styles start the first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (503-236-5129. out_dancingQyahoo.com. home.att net/~outdancing) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. (Noon. West 20th Avenue and Polk Street. kfranken8Oyahoo.com.) OutKayaking Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. (www.outkayaking.org.) Willamette Valley: Social Pacific Coast Boating Club provides opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for fun on local rivers and promotes safe Portland Gay A Lesbian Community Bowling Aoeodation to in its 27th season! Meets Sundays at Holywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box 42034, Portland. OR 97242 503-722-0438 pdxbowfQcomcast.net. www pdxbowl com.) Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-WHIamette Valley. (5033630006. POBox663. Salem. OR 973080663 www.saiemcf.org) GALA Chorau rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universakst Congregation of Satan. (4-630 pm. 5090 Center St. NE 503-364-2370 confiuenceQao! com. www.con8uencechonis.org.) Eugene’s GLBT Movie Night group gets together every Thursday to view and discuss queer films. (7pm kfranken8@yahoo 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 infoOportlandfrontrunners.org. www.portlandfrontrunners, org.) Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and allies. (541-485 9953. family _ values^ prideOhotmail 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) 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.) Ruby Rod Flippers a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma. Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters (rubyredflippersQyahoo com www ruby red flippers org.) Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games 2006 m Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to participate (503-736-3292 www.teamoregon2006.org.) Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland AH levels of play welcome First time is free, subsequent times are $3. Please join us! (Barn-noon 503 5168329 teamportlandtennis&yahoo com.) Marionbenry Salon meets monthly in Salem for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the gay/lesbian/bi experience (Cary 503-363 6036 marionberrysalonQaol. 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. (7pm 125 SE Cowls St Don 503-434 6266)
