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32 JUStjOUt OCTOBER 19, 2007 out reach AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and trtP Ryan White CARE Act 18 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-731 4029 or 800 805-2313 www healthoregon org) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV pre vention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels Spamsh-language assistance available ¡Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-24371 Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people living with HIV 1503-963-8102) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for appointment or walk in testing times /Oregon City 503-655-8471 Sandy 503-722-6660 Molalla 503-723-2944 82ndAvenue 503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382.) COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.JUSTOUT.COM The Risk Reduction Zone a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counseling, referrals; and support groups in a nonckmcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895 ) Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Center Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun (7-8 pm Tuesday 2901 E Burnside St Terry 503-253-2292 ) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobikty, medications or drucyalcohoLmental health support. (Business 503-786-4829 Volunteers 503-234-0175 www ourhouseofportland org/programs/swanhouse) Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, compan ion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services (503-349-4699 www ourhouseofportland org/programs/ todscorner) Washington County Health Department provides free needle free HIV test ing services for gay and bi men at community health dimes in Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St. Tigard 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway 503-846-4965 ) COMMUNITY Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccina tions to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. 15-6:30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd 360-397-8098 ) General Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla español We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. 1503-397-4651 or 800-244 4870) Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop com munications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromp tu speaking and running effective meetings (4-5:30 pm Sunday 1945 NW Quimby St 503-330-2706 www babble-ontm org.j Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime IMara 503-460-3822) Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for program^ services, events and community resources (503-517-8880 TTY/voice mfo@dhor.org wwwdhororg.) Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699 www ourhouseofportland org/programs/estherspantry) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext 235 wwwohsu edu/ partnership/fureon html) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alter native views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@comcast.net) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name Some walk in testing Sliding scale fee Se habla español; other interpretation by appointment. (9 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St , Sixth Floor 503-988-37751 HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invit ed to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822 ) The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social events, discussions and other outings. (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339, ext 555. thelmk@cascadeaids. org) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource develop ment Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recre ational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday Fnendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordmator@yahoo. com.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people Equity has distributed more than $2 8 million in grants and scholar ships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation.org.I KBOO-FM s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays This Way Out. the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays (6 pm 90.7 FM Portland, 91 9 FM Hood River, 100 7 FM Willamette Valley www kboofm. kboooutloud@yahoo. com ) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our allies Sliding-scale membership is open to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave It 253 Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228 503-227-0605 www lesbian communitypro)ect. org.) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a pub lic voice for queer-headed families Your membership supports parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples. (503-228-3892 wwwlmfamilyorg.) Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups, free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, community building, social events and free high speed WiFi access for gay and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play. (928 SW Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids org ) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in per son and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988-3027.) Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd 503-988-3030 ) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nvwp@teleport.com www peace veterans.org.) OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counsel ing, addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case man agement, same day visits and online chart access Appointments are available regardless of insurance. (503-494-8562.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792. www oregonsafeschools org.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175. www ourhouseofportland org.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their fami lies and those at nsk Programs include Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners, HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed; and Positive Living Senes, a seven-week self management senes to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide tools to manage emotional changes Se habla español (Intake Line 503-517-3590 SHOP Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700 HIV 101: 503-230-1202 Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 www ohsu.edu/partnership ) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area Need volunteers from all walks of life (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988 3030, ext 25703. wwwhivportland.org.) The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include employment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext 203 www cascadeaids org) -*- talk is a five week program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly (Josh 503-223-5907 iferrer@cascadeaids org) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alterna tive health care, nutntion classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901E Burnside St 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest 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<<cqland org www q landorg.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington (1650 NW Naito Parkway If 185 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org www reg org) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. IPO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208. 503-516-2498.) Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pnde Festival, which will be held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year's theme is "Keep Portland Queer." (503-295-9788 mfo@pridenworg wwwpndenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland's queer community (1-5 pm Sunday, 4-8 pm Monday-Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St 503-234-7837 mfo@pdxqcenter.org wwwpdxqcenter org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224-8881 wwwsharepdx org.) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with repre sentatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer Communi ty and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave If 1526. 503-823-0027.) The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change; Genderblendz, a gathering for trans women who are exploring/living within the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area (Genderblendz: 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave Clinic: 503-535-3828. ID Pro/ect: 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdx.org.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer war veterans and friends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in access ing veterans services (503-242-3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr ) Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state’s largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151 wwwbasicrights org.) Democratic Party of Oregon s GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and' gives the sexual minorities community access to elected officials and candi dates. (503-224-8200 glbtvodpo.org www dpoorg/caucus/glbt) Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center (7 pm sec ond Monday 69 SE Taylor St Aaron 503-715-7343) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday. 819 N Killmgsworth St 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc org.) Professional The Next Level the Portland area's first networking group specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesspeople— meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday 5200 SW Macadam Ave Jake 503-768-4248 /ake@rosecitymtgcom) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com www geocities com/oregonglc.) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meet ing info. (1714 NE Alberta St 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen net.) Womyn Made Network meets at Old Wives' Tales to connect, educate and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their supporters (4 30-6 pm second arid fourth Wednesday 1300 E Bumside St. Anne 503-768-4248 anne@rosecitymtg com.) Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program. (503-417-7991 mfo@brotobropdxorg wwwbrotobropdx org.) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PELAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memonal Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450. www clackamaspflag.org.) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays. (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004 www thedadsgroup. com.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minon- ties who fallJhrough the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (16869 SW 65th Ave. If212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865 319-441-1010 wwwsafe4allorg) General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities. (503-784-5813. r e stego@cascadiabhc org ) CityGuys. part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed and stay healthy by offering information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and risk-reduction counseling. (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids org ) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/WHIamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-mmute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and con doms Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed Se habla espariol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820 wwwppcw.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 spe cial needs, (wwwgayyogaportland com. bart@stonewallschool org) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD pre vention 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. info@qland org wwwq la nd org.) Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at People's Food Co-op. (Noon-3pm third Saturday 3029 SE 21st Ave ) 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 / Recovery Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357-2442 fgpflag@aol.com) Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment Part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065 www on org/cfar/portland.) Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a sup port and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration, (pdx frot@mac.com wwwman2manalliance.org.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focus ing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Fnday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468 ) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503-335-6591.) Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 ) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center (7 pm first Tuesday 69 SE Taylor St If255. 503-227-0605.) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdxcom. www nwgapdx com.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. (7pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx org.) Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all self identified queer individuals and families who are considering or actively trying to conceive. (7 pm last Monday. 69 SE Taylor St Yona 971-234-9591 queerttcpdx@gmail.com.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228-7219 ) Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/ guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and relationships/ sexuality (6-8 pm third Sunday 69 SE Taylor St rei2433@yahoo.com.) Views offers free peer counsehn^support for gay and lesbian older adults You are not alone Group and individual support available. (Quince 503-489-2230.) HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman identified domestic violence survivors Individual support and advocacy are avail able for any queer person who has experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities community's diverse needs Free, confidential and safe (Crisis 503-281-2442 Business: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@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: 541-754-0110or 800-927-0197 Business: 541-758-0219J Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support and resource refer ral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accept ed. (Crisis: 503-654-2288 Business: 503-722-2366 ) 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, recovery and clean and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-6091J Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual and questioning men to explore their relationship with drugs and alcohol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center. Newcomers should arnve a half-hour early for ori entation. (6-7:30pm Wednesday. 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting Mike Bmks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. www sccpdx.org.) On Q Recovery Group invites lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning people to explore their relationship with drugs and alcohol, past or present, at Q Center. Newcomers should arrive a half-hour early for orientation. (5:15-6:45 pm Monday 69 SE Taylor St. SlOameetmg Mike Bmks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. wwwsccpdx.org.) Pos for the Cause, an HIV-positive gay men’s Alcoholics Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rectory at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. (730-8:45 pm Monday 2408 SE 16thAve Jim 503-708-2603.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12 step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person’s drinking. (6:15-7 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-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213 ) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual onentation is welcome Weekly gay and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 24th Ave . Second Floor 503-452-5961 www.portlandsaa org.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addic tion (503-230-9654.) Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. HIV testing apd hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in Most insurance plans accept ed; sliding-scale fee Se habla espariol (9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Fnday except 12 30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.) SOCIAL Arts & Music Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for sur vivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-hour cnsis interven tion hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups. Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 wwwpwcl 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 confluence chorus.org) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, com munity education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311 Business: 503-384-0480 www.sarcoregon 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 cre ativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday (7 pm Carl 503-284-2971.)