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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 2007)
JANUARY 5, 2007 Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual fall and spnng con certs. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! 1503-790-2170. info@rcgfb org wwwrcgfb org.) Satori Men's Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual onentation or musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals. No audition necessary. (503-299-4454 www satorichorus org) 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. Friendly environment to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box 12661, Portland, OP 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 dur ing the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503-972-2233. www pdxbadgirls net. I Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recre ational motorcycle touring and promotes educa tion on safe and legal machinery. (503-281-4488 brmcprer@yahoo com.) Cascade Flyers are gay, lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington, Oregon and southern Bntish Columbia. Dinner meet ings in Portland area (503-701-7922. casflyers @yahoo. com. www geocities, com/casflyers.) A Common Bond is a social support network for former or questioning Jehovah's Witnesses who are queer, (acbportland@webtv.net.) Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify other wise (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. I Dungeon Men PDX hosts a men's S/M party every other month in a Portland dungeon. Masters and novices always welcome. (503-281-2076. bighnboy@aracnet. com.) F.A.G. PDX (Femme Affinity Group Portland), I a radical activist and social group open to self identified femmes of all genders, seeks to create solidarity among femmes, promote femme visibil ity and combat femmephobia in the community at large, (www notsorry.org/fagpdx) 50 + lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 503-288-1870 sutaytig@aol.com.) FTM Pacific NW OR & WA is a social and discus sion group for female-to-male trans men. (groups, yahoo. com/group/FTM PacificNW) 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 month. (flataps@yahoo com.) Gay Men's Garden Club meets at a different garden every month to enjoy the diversity of plant matenals that Portland offers the avid gardener. Meet others, share ideas, trade plants, show off your garden, and have some fun outdoors! (11 am-1 pm first Sunday 503-347-5477. rogermosser@comcast net.) Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conver sation and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.) Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle "bnckwalT female ancestors, (famhistnw@aol.com.) 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, (wwwrosecourt org.) Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call for meet ing time and place (503-246-5939 efraimlevi@ aol.com) Keshet is a social connection group for queer Jews and their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, whether Jewish or not. It meets month ly for potluck dinners and special events. (David 503-226-7079, ext 14, or Mike 503-331-1111.) Lesbians Enjoying Nature and Science (LENS) is a fun-loving group of women who enjoy explor ing all aspects of the environment. Activities include bird watching, nature walks, archaeolo gy, camping, kayaking, star gazing and an I occasional "lecture." No experience necessary (lensnews@yahoo. com) 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 for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Linda 503-909-2002.) Lesbians with Degrees is a social group for intel lectual women and those who want to meet them. (Lam 503-233-3557. Join listserv at Lesbiansw Degrees-subscnbe@yahoogroups com J 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.) Men Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays (503-777-1376.) Monamorous bi group forming for women in their 40s who are single and professionally employed (monogids06@yahoo. com.) Night in Black Leather and The Leatfior Duck Club are the first and third Fnday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midnight 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446 orleatherfrat@yahoo com ) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organ ization for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gath ering second Saturday of every month, (omen- pdx@omenpdx.org wwwomenpdx.org:) 16 and older to join Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the fun and fitness with this dynamic group (wwwamatondrag ons org.) XXX-Ray Vision The Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsi ble for providing their own equipment and choos ing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (503-772-1860. imnoregon@comcast net. www.geocities com/ ncc 1127/forestpdx.) Are there things my best friend should know before signing up for a gay porno? Gay Men’s Walking Group invites gay, bi and questioning men to stroll in various neighbor hoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exercise. (7pm Wednesday Tom 503-984-4549.) Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players (wwwturfgirlz com.) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@rdrop. com.) Net Rippers is a gay men's indoor soccer team that's just starting up in Portland, (bendoverbeck ham@gmail. com www myspace com/netrippers) PDX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and their significant others, friends, families and allies, (groups.yahoo.com/group/ PDX FTM ) 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) 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.) Outkayaking Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, nvers and bays of north west Oregon and southwest Washington. I www outkayaking org) 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.) Portland Gay b Lesbian Community Bowling Association is in its 28th 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 pdxbowl@comcast net. www. pdxbowl. com.) 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.) 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 and Fall Vendors Fair. (wwwpdxleatheralliance org.) Portland Leather Men meet every second Saturday for potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of leather hap penings. No dues, no formal organization, no offi cers or board, just leather socialization for the past 21 years. (360-896-6665 plm@direcwaycom) Portland Lesbian Book Club gathers monthly to chat about a chosen book or to attend selected events. (6:30pm third Tuesday groups yahoo com/ group/portlandlesbianbookclub.) Portland Lesbian Network organizes brewpub vis its, golf events, hiking, kayaking, cycling, Scrabble games and movie nights and keeps you aware of what's going on in the area. (PDXLesbianNetwork- subscribe@yahoogroups. 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. wwwgeocitiescom/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. wwwpdx-rrmc.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 rcdc@teleport.com. www.rcdc.ofp.) Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through social and cul tural activities. (thesapphosocialclub@yahoo com) 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 Saturday, (veggieguys@aol.com.) Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancouver chap ter of the Women on Wheels Motorcycle Club, meets monthly at Elmer's, sponsors nding clinics and takes day trips. (7:15 pm second Thursday 9848 N Whitaker Road www womenoftherivers org.) Physical Recreation Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross coun try and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking (PO Box 2201, Portland, OR 97208-2201 www adventuregroup org) Amazon Dragons Paddling Club invites women Just Out is published on the first and third Friday of every month The deadline for submissions is 14 days prior To publication OutReach listings of up to 50 words are provided free of charge to organizations and groups specifically serving the sexual minorities community All listings are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receipt by deadline Listings expire once a year (in July), and submissions run from the date received until justiout.ss Portland Gay Basketball Association practices at Tubman Middle School. All skill levels wel come! (7:30-9:30 pm Monday 2231 N Flint Ave pdxgayhoops@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 mfo@portlandfrontrunners.org wwwportlandfrontrunners org.) 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.) Ruby Red 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, (rubyredflip pers@yahoo.tom www rubyredflippers org.) Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome. First time is free, subsequent times are $7 Please join us! (8 am-noon 503-788-8192. teamportlandtennis @yahoo.com.) YOUTH Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) is the only international organization specifically supporting young people with sexual minority parents. (colage@lmfamilyorg www.colage org) Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. (12700 SW North Dakota St., Suite 180 * 129, Tigard, OR 97223. 503-525-1177 glsen@glsenoregon. org. www glsenoregon. org.) House of MOCHA (Men of Color Healthy & Aware) is a group of gay/bi/same-gender-loving men of color between 16 and 25 who want to engage in activities, socials and community events among their peers. (Kourtni 503-417-7991. www.brotobropdx org.) Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can t qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as nee dle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800 www outsidein. org) Pride Project brings together Washington County queer and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social events Also information, referral and advocacy services in Washington County. (Austin 503-260-5792 austin@pndeproiect.org) Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) offers support, recreation, counseling and referral to gay, lesbian, bi and trans kids 23 and younger Drop-in computer access, pool tables and an informal place to hang out. Weekly trans, lead ership and art support group meetings (4-9 pm Wednesday, 4-11 pm Friday 2100 SE Belmont St 503-872-9664 www smyrc org I the next scheduled expiration date Listings are automatically deleted upon expiration To ensure uninterrupted listing, please submit updated information at least a month pn or to the expiration date Complete listings are available online at www justout com Send listings to Just Out lattn Calendar), PO Box 14400, Portland, OR 97293 0400 Fax submissions to 503 236 1257 or e-mail justoutm justout com Submissions can nit be accepted over the phone Please type your announcements and include full contact information D ear M s . B ehavior : My best friend, Rod, is about to sign up to be in a gay pom movie. Are there things he should know before signing on the dotted line? 1 told him to think about it, but he is too impulsive and wants the money. Some of his friends have done it, so it seems harmless and fun to him. It doesn’t seem harmless to me. 1 don’t want to see him rush into something that he might later regret. What do you think? —Rod’s Conservative Friend Ms. Behavior D ear R od ’ s C onservative F riend : BY MERYL COHN There are a lot of things Rod should know before agreeing to be in a pom video, but it’s unlikely that he’ll hear them because at the moment he undoubtedly thinks that fucking and sucking on celluloid (or the digi tal equivalent) is extremely glamorous, especially since his friends have done it and their penises probably kxik huge on a large screen. There aren’t any legal protections for people who act in low-budget porno videos. Rod should read his contract, which will undoubtedly be designed to protect only the produc er and his interests. If Rod has any questions, he should bring them to a lawyer so that he knows what rights he’s giving away. Unfortunately, the issues that worry you (and Ms. Behavior) probably don’t actually concern R<xl. For example, R<xl probably isn’t thinking about how a little on-film fisting might affect a future career in politics, media or education. He probably figures that very few people will see his video. This isn’t tme; in fact, Rixl should assume that the video will potentially be available to everyone he knows and will ever know in the future. Pom videos have no expiration date and never really go out of circulation. If Rod or anyone else in the video ever becomes famous for any reason at all, the video could resurface at any point in the future. And from now on, anytime a date says, “1 can’t figure out how I know you,” Rod will wonder if it’s from Starbucks or from the golden shower scene in the movie. D ear M s . B ehavior : I work in a laid-back environment with a mixture of straight and gay people. I’m out at work, and no one cares. Mindy, one of the hyper PR lesbians here, walks in every morning with her big buck et of coffee and her doughnuts and says as she passes my desk, “Good morning, Faggy!’’ You don’t see me responding rudely, even though it would be easy, because she has one of those weird lesbian hairstyles—long in the back and short on top—and she has no fashion sense. She actually wears big old rainbow shawls and Timberland boots to work. Maybe she thinks that calling me “Faggy” is cute and just teeming with camaraderie. But here’s a news flash: Homosexual professional gentlemen do not like being called FAGGY! I want to tell her as much, but I’m wondering what to say. Can you write me a script? —Bill D ear B ill : You’re probably tempted to start with something like: “Listen up, you annoying, carpet munching, mullet-wearing lezzie. Why don’t you go back to the wixxls and chant in a circle with your sisters and spare the rest of us.” But really, Bill, that would not be very loving or compassionate, and it reeks of a certain kind of internalized homophobia, the same way it does when she calls you “Faggy.” So, you could try something gentle like: “Mindy, I appreciate your trying to establish that we’re on the same ream, but couldn’t we just do that with a covert glance or a secret curtsy? Or might we flash our pinkie rings at each other, like queers did in the 1950s, back in the days when sexual orientation was private?” Of course, Mindy is probably trying to be out and proud and she might not have any sense of humor at all, so your playful suggestion of something clandestine will probably stimulate her political feelings regarding being closeted and cause her a big, hairy cri sis. So why not stick to something safer like, “Mindy, it bugs me when you call me ’Faggy,’ so please don’t do it.” If it turns out that Mindy really needs a sense of camaraderie based on your shared queemess, maybe you can offer to let her call you a private nickname that is based on a secret language between the two of you. So when she passes by with her doughnuts and says, “Good morning, Monkey,” only you and she will know that “Gixxl morning” really means “You're very hunky,” and “Monkey” means “Scxlomizer.” © MERYL C ohn is the author of Do What 1 Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette. Signed copies are available directly from the author. Send questions or correspondence to msbehavii ir@aol.com.
