Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 7, 2005)
34 JU*t OMI » October 7.2005 Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12 Step program for those suffenng 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 spmtual solution. (7-8 prii Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor 503-452-5961. www portlandsaa org.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an H EA.I TH 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 503232 7805. ext 3 emilyg&bradleyangle org.) Center Against Raps 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 7222366 ) 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 SOCIAL Metro: Arts & Music Creative Connaction (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 503284 2971.) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc. org.) Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonauditioned community choir that welcomes singers, supportive members and volunteers. (503-453-4117. www.phhoir.org.) Roos City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual faf and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swmg band and a marching band with flag corps Come join us! (503-790-2170. info@rcgfb.org www.rogfb.org) Satori Man's Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual orientation or musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals No audition necessary. (503-299-4454 www satonchorus org) Metro: General Asian * Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit community voice for gay. lesbian and bi Aslan and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events. Fnendly environment to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232 apig_pdx@yahoo com.) Bad Girts 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 wwwpdxbadgirts net) Cascode Flyer» are gay. lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington, Oregon and southern British Columbia Dinner meetings in Portland area. (503 7017922 caa8yera@yahoo.com www.geocities com/casfiyers) translation available (503 235 5333 or 888-235-5333 wwwpwcl org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual rmnonties 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 minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or expenenced in addressing their special needs. (www.gayyogaportland.com bart@stonewalschooi org.) 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 2238822 mfo@qlandorg www.qland.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 wwwasap tx org.) Metro: Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers Metro: Sexual 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 1230 4 30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St . Sixth Floor. 503-988 3700.) Best-selling author K. M. Soehnlein reads Oct. 20 at Powell’s on Hawthorne. 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-friendly 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 minonties community a safe place to find friendship. Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your famfy tree and tackle 'brickwaH" female ancestors i/am/us tnwOaol.com.) newsletter and information about upcoming events (Peggy 503-909-2002. Igc@splritone.com.) LeMans with Degrees is a social group for intelectual women and those who want to meet them. (Lam 503-233-3557. Join hstservat LesbianswDegreee-subscribeQyahoogmups. com.) Lulu's Perry Ptayhouss is a social group for self-identifying women who are into S/M. Play parties are held on the second Saturday of the month. (503231 3992. dykedad@comcast.net www.Mapervypiayhou8e.org) Maa Onor 40 is a smel, social 8ipporth« group that meets second and fourth Thursdays. <503- 777-1376) organization for socri third Sum The Gay Woman*» Golf Group welcomes a* levels of players, (www.tudgirizcom.) Lambda Literary Award winner Alex Sanchez reads Oct. 8 at Central Library and Oct 10 at Powell’s on Hawthorne. (503-347-5817. portiandbwomen@comcast.net. www.portlandxwomenfreeservers.com.) Portland Leather Alliance « 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.pdxleatheraBiance.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 pim@direcway com.) Portland Metro Primo Timor» 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 503-2864613 or 360-693-5506 pdxpnmetimers@yahoocom www geocities.com/pdxprimettmers.) Rataridere Motorcycle Club meets weekly at the Roxy Ride your Mce or just come meet the group. Everyone welcome. (10 am Sunday 1121 SW Stark St www pdx-rrmc.com.) Race Chy Discussion Chib, the largest open pansexual/altemative sexuality dub in the Northwest, is open to aH orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, workshops and newsletter (503 972 1869 rcdcQteleport com www redeorg) C apture to a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (femate-to-mate. genderqueer, drag king, etc.) First Sunday meetings are open to partners and famdes of any configuration. (503-471-1515 gmupeyahoo com/group/cogsure) 90« leebiaa aeria l group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4 7 pm 503642 3360 or 5032883575.) Soyboy» Vegetarian Men*» Group is a fun. social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan kfestyte A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Friday. (veggteguysGao/cornJ FomZfem social group forming for feminine singles between 30 and 50 (fam2fempdx@vahoo com) Women of the Rivers. the. Portland/Vancouver chapter of the Women on Wheel» Motorcycle Chib, meets monthly at Omer's, sponsors riding FTM Pacific MW OR 1 WA is a social and discussion group for femate-to-male trans men igroups.yahoo com/group/FTM_PactficNW ) Funny Ladies a social group for mce lesbians 35 and older as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month (503639 7488 Hatapaffyahoo com) Podor Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group for gay. lesbian, bl and trans people that readies out to Latinos and Latfaae by organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention Meets every other Monday at Outside In (6-30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo 5039978615 or Audenoo 503-261 5463.) Portland Manual Women is a discussion, social and support group for bi and questioning women. Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5 30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) 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 skS levels welcome. (Dawn and Tami 503-659-2782. nccl 127@yahoo.com. www.geocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.) 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 503226 7079. ext. 14.) The Lesbian Gordon Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardenfag They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person's dunking (6-730pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 5032238822. ext. 1. www al anonportlandoregon org.) Amazon Dragon« Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to join Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat teem. Be part of the fan and fitness with this dynamic group (wwwamawndragons.org.) Jewish Gay fifion a Group— —please caH for meeting time and place. (503-246-5939. efmtmlevi0aol.eom.) (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy exploring all aspects df 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. hnsnews@yahoo.com.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a 12 step group of and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 972082201. www.adventuregroup.org.) Imperial flovaretan Roaa Court of Oreooa is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund- raising organization tn the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month. (www.rosecourt.org.) Leather Night and Rad Hanky Social are the first and third Friday of each month at Gad's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-mdntght 439 NW Third Ave 503-224-8446. eariWeatherdgarboy.com.) recovery and clean-and-sober activities Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.) clinics and takes day tops (7:15 pm second Thursday. 9848 N Whitaker Road. www.hevanet.com/chama/wow.) Metro: Physical Recreation Adventare Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross country Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities m the Pacific Northwest. (Dense 503654 3865 Lynn 503 7772339. ketrav@rdrop.com.) National Gay Basketball League is forming a chapter m Portland to represent Oregon in the 2006 Gay Games, (www.ngba.ua/porttand/pdx.htm) 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 (503-2385129. out_dancing@yahoo.com. home.att.net/~outdancmg.) Willamette Valley: Health Charm« a nonprofit counseling center affiliated with Peart Program and Gallery in Dallas, has certified professionals specializing in adoption, couples, sexual abuse, dream work and eating disorders. (Michelle Cox 503-831-0618.) Womanapaca provides a confidential shelter for adults and children who have been abused physically, sexually or emotionally; a 24-hour hot Ime; 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 ) free, subsequent times are $3. Phase join us! (8am-noon. 503 5168329 leamportiandtennts@yahoo.com.) Southern Oregon: Social Abdill-EHfe Lambda Community Center plays host to social events and groups CaS for schedule (Suite 112. 208 Oak St, Ashland Mailing address: PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541-4886990. www.abdeUis.org) Douglas County HIV R eso urc e Cantor hosts Gay Men's Movie Night every second Friday and a Gay Potluck every last Friday in Roseburg. (7 pm movie. 88 pm potluck. 832 Highland St. 541-4462761.) Washington: Social . Social Group for Slngi* Lesbian» in the Vancouver area hosts movies, rfirwig out. camping trips, concerts and more. (360-6666227. rammyhewt@aol.com J Willamette Valley: Physical Recreation Frontrunner» and Walkar» is a queer fitness and social group m Eugene that meets every Saturday mommg (9 am. 15th and Agate Sadie 541-683-2692 or Hank 541-484-6259.) OutKayaklng Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, nvers and bays of Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington (www outkayaking org ) Eugene's GLBT Toonto 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 rivers and promotes safe boating (paccoastboatdub&comcast net.) Willamette Valley: Social Portland Avalanche rugby team is always seeking new players for practices Mondays and Wednesdays Aug. 29Nov. 12 at East Delta Park. (6:30-8:30 pm. 10737 N Union Court. 503-715-3122 www.evaiancherugby.org.) Porifamd Gary A Loabton Community Bovribig Asaockrtion is in its 28th 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. pdxbowt@comcast.net. www pcbcbowl com.) Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Porttanti Frontnmnor» welcomes gay, lesbian, bl and trans people of at abtoties and interests (Gary Mo@portlani^mntrunners. org. www.portlandhontrunners.org.) Roeetown Ra«ubler» Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub. dances al mainstream and plus levels (PO Box 5352. Portland. OR 97228^352 www rosetownramblers.com) Ruby Red FMpper». a group of gay and lesbian scuba dhrera m the Portland area, teadies new recruits and takes dves in Tacoma. Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters (rubyred@ppers@yahoocom www mbymcStppers org) Team Orogori. the umbrella sports group coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 m Montreal and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to participate. (503 7383292 www teamoregon2006.org ) Teem Teiuiie meets Sundays at University of Portland All levels of play welcome First time is Capitol Forum is a gay/iesbian nonprofit social service organization serving the mid-Wiflamette Valley. (503363-0006. PO Box 663. Salem. OR 973080663. www.s^emcf org.) CoaRuoaom The WMamatto VaNey Mixed GALA Chore» rehearses Sundays at Unitarian UniverssAst Congregation of Satan. (4-6:30 pm 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364 2370. confluence@aol.com. www.confluencechorue.otg.) Eugan»*» GLBT Movto Mgbt group gets together every Thursday to view and discuss queer films (7pm. kfrankenMyahoocom.) Family Vataaa meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and afies (541-4869953 famHy_values_pnde@hotmad. com) Lmmadar Womyn is a warm and frierxfiy lesbian group with chapters tn Salem. Eugene and Portland for support, fun and friendship Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag footbal. etc. (Km 5O3-58151O2. www lavendenvon^n com) Marianbarry B a t a a meets monthly in Sal»m for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the gey/lesbian/bt experience. (Cary 5033636036. manonberrysalon9aoi.oom.) The FaNourehip Group, a gay men's activity group in the greater Satan-Keizer area, holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and special events (salend8towshipgroup@yahoo com www fellowshipgroup.org > Together Work« is a confidential group m McMinnviBe for queers and thek 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 4346266)
