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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 2005)
30 Just Mit • august 19. 2005 outreach (www gayyogaportland com. bart@stonewallschool org) translation available (503 235 5333 or 888235-5333 www pwclorg ) Metro: Anti-violence 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.) Bradley-Angie 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 experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse m their relationships Free, confidential and safe (Crisis 503-281 2442 Business 503-232 7805. ext 3. em4yg@bradeyangle 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@cascadeax)s org) Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence xi Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24 hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups (Costs: 541 754-0110 or 800-9270197 Business 541-7580219.) 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@qlandorg www gland org ) Metro: Mental Health YWCA of Creator Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups m a safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Mmonties Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294-7440) 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 503-2818868 ) 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 dnnking (6-730 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 5032238822. ext. 1. www alanonportlandoregon org ) Metro: Recovery Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (5.30 pm Monday Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Sea Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24-hour cnsis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and foreign language Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc. org.) (8am-noon. 503-516-8329. teamportlandtennisOyahoo. com. ) Southern Oregon: Social Jewish Gay Men's Group— please call for meeting time and place. (503 246-5939 efraimlevi@aol. com.) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453-4117. www.plchoir.org.) 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. (David 503 226-7079, ext. 14.) 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.) Leather Night and Red Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each month at Gall's Dirty Duck Tavern (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave 503 224 8446. earl@leathercigarboy com.) Take a peek behind the scenes of Oregon Ballet Theatre during OBT Exposed! Aug. 29-Sept. 3 in the South Park Blocks behind Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. www.portlandbiwomenfreeservers.com.) www.geocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.) 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 BaU, kind auctions and Fall Vendors Fair. (www.pdxleatheraHianceorg.) The Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players, (www turfgirlz.com.) Rosa City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annuel fall and spring concerts Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with flag corps. Come |oin us1 (503 790-2170 info@rcgfb.org www.rcgfb org.) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) 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. (645-8 30pm second Thursday planning meeting. Laurie 503-977-2903 lensnews@yahoo com.) Metro: General 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 lgc@spintone.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 360693-5506 pdxpnmetimers@yahoo com. www geocities, com/pdxprimetimers.) 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-subscnbe@yahoogroups 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. wwypdx-rrmc 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 dykedadi@comcast.net. www.luluspervyplayhouse.org.) 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. rcdc@teleport.com. www.rcdc.org.) 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 Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API (POBox 12661. Portland. OR 97232 aplg pdx&yahoo com.) Bad Girls 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 dunng the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503-972-2233 www pdxbadgirts net) Mon Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays (503-777-1376) 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 casflyers@yahoocom www.geocities.com/casHyers) Clackamas Comity social group forming for singlegay women 35 and older .. fccdwcfe05fiyah4x?.comJ r 9 " ■ --V ■ > who toro , */- ■C p y oro is a sbcid group for assigned a female sex at btjth i 'fprcale-tO male, genderqueer. C Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay male naturists/nudists. Potluck social third Sunday of every month. fqmenpdxOyahoo com. wwwgeocttes.eom//omenpdx.) ■ POX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and their significant others, jnends. .tendto andafe^ r- ' ' < iT ' The Multnomah County Health Dep a rt m ent 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-4 30 pm Monday Friday except 12 30-4.30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St . Sixth Floor 503 988-3700.) 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.) 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.) Metro: Arts & Music Metro: Sexual 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.) 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 expenenced in addressing their special needs. SOCIAL Tho 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.) Willamette Valley: Health 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.) 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) for those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome Weekly gay and lesbian friendly meeting at Aiano Club focuses on Steps 1 -2 3 and the spiritual solution. (78 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave.. Second Floor 503-452 5961. wwwportiandsaa 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 plm@direcway.com) Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancouver chapter of the. Momea on Wheels Motorcycle Ch*. meets monthly at EKner's. sponsors riding a-i National Gay Basketball League is forming a chapter in Portland to represent Oregon m the 2006 Gay Games. (www.ngba.us/portland/pdx htm.) t. Douglas County HIV Resource Center 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. 541-440-2761) Washington: Social Social Group for Single Lesbians m the Vancouver area hosts movies, dining out. camping trips, concerts and more (360-6666227 rainmyheart&aol com.) Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation 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 ouLdancing@yahoo.com home. att. net/-outdancing.) Frontrunners and Walkers is a queer fitness and social group in Eugene that meets eveiy Saturday morning. (9 am 15th and Agate. Sadie 541 -683-2692 or Hank 541 -484-6259.) OutKayaking Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. (www. outkayaking org.) Eugene's GLBT Tennis Group meets every Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting (Noon. West 20th Avenue and Polk Street kfranken8@yahoo. com.) Pacific Coast Boating Club provides opportunities for gay and lesbian boaters to come together for fun on local nvers and promotes safe boating, (paccoastboatclub@comcast.net.) Willamette Valley: Social Portland Avalancha rugby team is always seeking new players for practices Mondays and Wednesdays Aug. 29-Nov. 12 at East Delta Park. (6:30-830 pm. 10737 N Union Court. 503-715-3122. wwwavalancherugby.org) Portland Gay & Lesbian Community Bowling Association is in its 27th season1 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. pdxbowi@comcast.net. www pdxbowl com.) Soyboys Vegetarian Men'a Group is a fun. social gathenng 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@aolcom.) iroyVPDilCFTMM Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503 654-3865 Lynn 503 777-2339 kelrav@rdrop. com.) 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.) Whether ¡pure a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Fi un b u m to rs wslcomee gay, lesbian. bl and trans peopfe of all abihes and interests. ZGe^/n/c4^rtíwj0^WHrc/vier.s.Cv¿A. \ ' wwwportlandfrOttnrnners.org) 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.salemcf.org.) Confluence: Tho Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist 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 abet. 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