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32 1 JUStOUt JANUARY 18, 2008 out reach AIDS b HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insur ance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. 18 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313. www healthoregon. org.) 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 nonclinical setting. 11030 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. 17-8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV preven tion, 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 800-777-2437.) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. /Business: 503-786-4829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175 www ourhouseofportland, org/programs/swanhouse) 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 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944. Formore information call 503-742-5382.) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics 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.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. 15-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701EFourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV test ing, 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.) 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. /Mara 503-460-3822.1 Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. 1503-349-4699. www.ourhouse ofportland.org/programs/estherspantry.) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or care giving 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. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.) Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for serv ices. /503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscomer.) COMMUNITY General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communi cations and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speak ing and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706. www.babble-ontm.org.) Deaf ft Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. 1503-517-8880 TTY/voice, info@dhor.org. www.dhor.org.) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals work ing to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities commu nity through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. 13:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@yahoo. com.) Oid 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 II pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) CityGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at Cascade AIOS Project, strives to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed and stay healthy by offenng information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and risk-reduction counseling. /503-223-5907. cityguys@cascadeaids.org.) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! /7 pm second Wednesday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc.org.) Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hor mones. 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.) Professional Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treat ment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding- fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla español. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and i Vancouver, Wash. 1888-875-7820. www.ppcw.org.) Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various traditions rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes 1503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com. www.geocities.com/oregonglc.) that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs. Iwww.gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.org.) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and edu 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. 15:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday. 5200 SW Macadam Ave Jake 503-768-4248. ¡ake@rosedtymtg.com.) cates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meeting info. ¡1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200. www.tradeswomen.net.) Womyn Made Network creates a referral and reference base for profession al lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their supporters. 14:30-6 pm fourth Wednesday. Anne 503-768-4248. anne@rosecitymtg.com.) Support Brother to Brother is a community of black and African-American same gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, friends and fam ily dedicated to empowering and improving their quality of life through social change, justice and equality. 1503-417-7991 info@brotobropdx.org. www. brotobropdx. org.) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. 17-9pm. 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.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD preven tion 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. www.qland.org.) Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at People's Food Co-op. /Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE 21st Ave.) Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale coun seling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and support ive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. 11111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.) Recovery Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship of families and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (7-8:15 pm Wednesday. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.) Health, Education, AIDS liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. 1503-227-2339. bwport@comcast.net.) 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 scholarships throughout Oregon. 1503-231-5759. www.equityfoundation.org.) 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 appoint ment. 19 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.) 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. 16 pm. 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley. www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, show ers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire any time. 19 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) 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. 1800 NW Sixth Ave. #253. Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228.503-227-0605. www.lesbiancommunitYproiect.org.) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. /503-335-6591.) 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. #255. 503-227-0605.) Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples. 1503-228-3892. www.lmfamHy.org.) 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 mul tiple sclerosis. 16:30-8 pm third Wednesday. Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) 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.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individ uals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928. 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities. Meeting space avail able for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. /11 am. 935 NE Broadway, nwvp@teleport.com. www.peaceveterans.org.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. ¡7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-232-7676. www.pflagpdx.org.) 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.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. 11126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) 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 arrive a half-hour early for orientation. 16-7:30 pm Wednesday. 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting. Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. www.sccpdx.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.) 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 merVguys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and relationships/sexuality. 16-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rej2433@yahoo.com.) 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, discus sions and other outings. (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339, ext. 555. thelink@cascadeaids. org.) Men’s Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups, free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, community build ing, social events and free high-speed WiFi access for gay and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play. 1928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699. cityguys@cascadeaids.org.) 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.) OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addic tion treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case management, same- day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insurance. 1503-494-8562.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIOS. Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. 1503-234-0175. www.ourhouseofportland.org.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIOS, their families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management; Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed. 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. 120 NE 10th Ave , Second Floor. 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030, ext. 25703. www.hivportland.org.) 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.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management series for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emotional changes. /Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices. 18 am- 4:45 pm Monday-Friday. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-988-3027.) Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year's theme is "Keep Portland Queer." 1503-295-9788. info@pridenw.org. www.pridenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection with in Portland's queer community. /1-5 pm Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 pm Wednesday. 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdxqcenter. org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the ground work for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. /503-224-8881. www.sharepdx.org.) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representa tives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. /Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave. #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 POX, a list of medical and non medical professionals in the Portland area. /Genderblendz: 6-7:30pm firstand third Monday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. Clinic: 503-535-3828. ID Project: 971-544-1574. www.resourcespdx.org.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in access ing veterans services. (503-242-3585. groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.) +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 ses sions start monthly. /Josh 503-223-5907. jferrer@cascadeaids.org.) Political Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition 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. 12901E Bumside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights politi cal organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 503-222-6151. www.basicrights.org.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD preven tion 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. 1503-223-8822. info@qland.org. www.qland.org.) Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to elected officials and candidates. /503-224-8200. www.stonewalloregon.org.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tri als of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. 11650 NW Naito Parkway #185.503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup@reg.org. www.reg.org.) 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 second Monday. 69 SE Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343.) 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. 17 pm third Tuesday. 2032 College Way. 503-357-2442. fgpflag@aol.com.) Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration. Ipdx_frot@mac. com. www. man2manalliance. org.) Views offers free peer counseling/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 women-identrfied domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have expenenced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Contact us to leam more about support groups and new "healthy relationships" workshops. Free, confidential and safe. /Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program: 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: 541-754-0110 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; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sex ual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex workers. Foreign language translation is available. /503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sex ual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24- hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. /Crisis: 503-640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480. www.sarcoregon.org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services. /16869 SW65th Ave. #212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865. 503-853 8686 www.safe4all.org.) General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides educa tion around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our com munities. /503-784-5813. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc.org.) 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 federal ly funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. /503-243-1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portiand.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live and Let Live Club. 17-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.) 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. 17:30-8:45 pm Monday. 2408 SE 16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning peo ple 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 addic tive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation 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 com munity. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. /503-230-9654.) 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 walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; slid ing-scale fee. Se habla español. /9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30- 4:30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.) SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The 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.) 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.) Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share your perspec tive regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current films. Monthly activ ities include group outings to see films. Ifilmtalk@verizon.net.) Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion. Ipdx gayfilm@yahoo.com.) Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volun teers. 1503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc.org.)
