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MARCH 21, 2008 Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, fol lowed by a group discussion. (pdxgayfilm@yahoo. com.) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, sup port members and volunteers. 1503-226-2588. www pdxgmc.org.) Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community women's chorus, encourages women of any musical skill level to participate in its 21st season of singing, skin building and socializing, led by interim direc tor Casey Moffett-Chaney. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Christ. 16:30-8:30 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-727-3306. portkmdlesbianchoir@hotmail.com. www.plchox.org.) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual fall and spring concerts. Sub groups include the Rose City Swing band and a march ing band with flag corps. Come join us! 1503-790-2170. info@rcgfb.org. www.rcgfb.org.! Satori Men's Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual orientation or musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals. No audition necessary. 1503-2424244. www.sator- ichorus.org.) General Asian it Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a non profit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders. Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events. Friendly envi ronment to meet and connect with other API. (PO Box 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 during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. ¡503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgiris.net.) Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to share stories, favorite authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book. 1503-684-0305. mikkata@comcast.net :) Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and promotes education on safe and legal machinery. 1503-281-4488. brmcprez@ yahoo.com.) 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@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 as signed a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderqueer, drag king, etc.). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration. (503471-1515. groups.yahoo. com/group/coqsure.) Dungeon Men PDX hosts a men's S/M party every other month in a Portland dungeon. Masters and nov ices always welcome. (503-281-2076. bighnboy@ aracnet.com.) FAG. PDX (Femme Affinity Group Portland), a radical activist and social group open to self-identi fied femmes of all genders, seeks to create solidarity among femmes, promote femme visibility and combat femmephobia in the community at large, (www.not- sorry.org/fagpdx.) 50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 971-216-1173. sutaytig@aol.com.) FTM Pacific NW OR b WA is a social and discussion 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 Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conversa tion and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201SW Jef ferson St. 503-701-9376) Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle "brick- wafl' female ancestors, (famhistnw@aol.com.) Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedi cated to building the visibility, community participa tion and collective leadership of lesbian women of color through a wide variety of social, networking, consciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and projects, (wwwhappyoursproductions com.) Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the old est gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raismg orga nization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month (www rosecourt org.) Jewish Gay Men's Group—please call for meeting 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 > monthly for potluck dinners and special events. (David 503-226-7079, ext. 14, or Mike 503-331-1111.) 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 that was started for degreed women, but no degree is nec essary. Just come and join the fun! Pool parties, Scrabble and more. (Lani 503-233-3557 Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@yahoogroups. com.) Lulu's Pervy Hayhouse is a social group for self-iden tifying 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.) Night in Black Leather and The Leather Duck Club are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail's Dirty Duck Tavern. 19 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446. orieatherfrat@yahoo.com.) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organiza tion for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering second Saturday of every month. (omenpdx@omen- pdx.org. www.omenpdx.org.) POX 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.) 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.) 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 orAudencio 503-261-5463.) Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pan- sexual, 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. (www.pdxleatherafliance. 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. pkn@direcway.com.) Portland Lesbian Book Club gathers monthly to chat about a chosen book or to attend selected events. (6:30 pm third Tuesday, groups.yahoo.com/group/ portlandlesbianbookclubj Portland Lesbian Network organizes brewpub visits, golf events, hiking, kayaking, cycling, Scrabble games and movie nights and keeps you aware of what's go ing on in the area. (PDXLesbianNetwork-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com.) Portland Metro Prime Timers was established as a social group for older gay men as well as younger men who enjoy their company. Meetings include potluck meals, dining out, bingo and celebrations of special occasions. (PO Box 5884, Portland, OR 97228. 360-254-1718 or 503-286-4613. pdxprimetimers@ya- hoo.com. www.geocities.com/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. www.pdx-rrmc.com.) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest open pansexuaValtemative sexuality club in the North west, is open to all onentations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings, social, workshops and newsletter. (rcdc@teleport. com. www.rcdc.org.) Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through social and cultural 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 PortlanrWancouver chapter of Women on Wheels Motorcycle International, encourages women who love to ride to gather for good times, support and growth in the sport through social meetings, professional seminars, rider training and organized and pickup rides. Monthly meetings at MacTamahan's Taproom. (6:30 pm second Thursday. 2730 NW 31st Ave. www.womenoftherivers.org.) Physical Recreation Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking. (POBox 2201, Portland, OR 97208-2201. www.adventure- group.org.) Amazon Dragons Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to join Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the fun and fitness with this dynamic group, (www amazondragons.org.) Fits Bowling invites you to come join this fun, friendly, alternative league at AMF Pro 300 Lanes. (7 pm Friday. 3031SE Powell Blvd. 503-234-0237.) 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 skill levels welcome. (503-772-1860. imnoregon@comcast.net. www. geocities.com/ncc 1127/forestpdx'l Gay Men's Walking Group invites gay, bi and ques tioning men to stroll in various neighborhoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exercise. (10 am Satur day. Tom 503-98445491 JUStpUt 35 How Dry I Am * Sober dyke no longer craves wild sex. What to do? D ear M s . B ehavior : I hooked up with Tina last summer, when I was drinking a lot, still hurting from my last re lationship and just looking for recreational sex. We started out having great sex (everywhere!) and both continued hooking up with others. During the past couple of months, 1 have stopped drink ing and am trying to “cultivate self-esteem,” as my Alco holics Anonymous sponsor suggests, which for me involves desiring a stable relationship instead of acting on all of my sexual impulses. It turns out that Tina is a good person and that I’d like to be with her. She wants us to commit to our relationship but also to be “sexually wild.” Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of play ers. (www.turfgiriz.com.) The problem is that, for me, commitment and wild sex don’t go together, especially without alcohol. 1 don’t know Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for eques trian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503^654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@rdrop. com.) how to explain to Tina that I’m no longer into tying her up or having a lesbian sex toy party or doing it in public places. I’m afraid that Tina will think I’m boring or that I Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month: coun try, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (503-236-5129. out_dancing@yahoo.com. hornead, net/-outdancing.) misrepresented myself. I also fear that maybe I am boring when 1 don’t drink. How can I explain that I’m not the wild woman that she thinks I am? Can our relationship still work? Out Kayaking, Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, nvers and bays of north west Oregon and southwest Washington, (www. outkayaking.org.) D ear L iar L iar P ants on F ire : PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games Friday nights September through April. (info@ pdxpridebowLcom.) PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organiza tion with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrim mages, practices for all levels and regional tourna ments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail.com. www myspace. com/netrippers.l BY MERYL COHN —Liar Liar Pants on Fire Your switch in behavior from Party Whore/Bondage Woman to Demure Girlfriend might be confusing at first, particularly since it’s not what Tina signed up for when she first started dating you. It might take her some time to understand that shucking your panties at the Stop & Shop or the public library is actually related to tossing back too many vodka tonics. There’s no way to know if she’ll accept the fact that your slutty behavior is more about booze than it is about her. At the same time, it’s too soon to tell how you’ll feel once you’re sober for a while. Some Portland Gay b Lesbian Bowling Association cel ebrates 30 years with its 2007-08 season. Meets Sundays from Labor Day through Memorial Day at Hol lywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box 42034, Portland, OR 97232.503-693-6261. pdxbowl@yahoo. com. www.pdxbowl.com.) people assume that they can’t sing or dance or meet new people at parties without the benevo lent assistance of alcohol, but often, after a period of sobriety, they find that they can do all those things and more. Your relationship is far from doomed. Take it slowly. Hopefully, you’ll soon discover an Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels. (groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandGay- BasketballAssociation.) you’ll at least have an opportunity to work on your communication skills as you explain to Tina Whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner, Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and inter ests. (Gary info@portlandfrontrunners.org. www portlandfrontrunners.org.) the ninth hole. Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest sports organization for the gay and lesbian community. With open and women's divisions at all levels, RCSA plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. membership@rosecitysoftball. org. www.rosecitysottball.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 Pa cific Northwest waters, (rubyredflippers@yahoo.com. www.rubyredflippers.org.) She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for les bians 18 and older, organizes year-round climbing and training events chosen according to skill level. Month ly meetings are held at Bagdad Pub. (6:30-7:30pm second Thursday. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd, www sherocks. wetpaint, com.) Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinat ing efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to participate. (503- 736-3292 www teamoregon2006.org.) Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Port land. All levels of play welcome. First time is free, subsequent times are $7. Please join us! (8 am-noon. 503-788-8192. teamport1andtennis@yahoo.com.) unknown talent for fucking like an uninhibited monkey when you’re stone-cold sober. If not, why you’d rather cuddle on the couch than participate in the local lesbian golf team’s orgy on D ear M s . B ehavior : I’ve been reading your column for many years, and I’m a big fan of your witty responses. Lately, I’ve noticed that many of your letters are about issues that could pertain to anyone, even straight readers. Frankly, I’d continue to read your column even if I had to pick up Car and Driver or Good Housekeeping, but here’s my question: Do you think we still need gay and lesbian newspapers and advice columns? If we’re all about getting the same rights as straight people, such as mar riage, why should I read the gay newspaper that carries the column? (1 don’t mean this an insult; I think it’s a good newspaper, but I wonder about why we need gay newspapers at all.) And, while we’re on the topic, why doesn’t your column appear in a mainstream paper? —Tony D ear T ony : Ten or 15 years ago, Rosie and Ellen were in with the mothballs and we didn’t have The L Word or Will & Grace or Queer as Folk or the Logo television channel. Gay people who needed answers to their everyday questions had nowhere to turn. It was from this drought that Ms. Behavior’s column was born. Some issues still remain specific to gay and lesbian culture; Abigail Van Buren and Miss Manners probably don’t know much about felching or ecstasy or why les bians like to watch gay-boy pom, so Ms. Behavior does still have her special niche. Of course, it doesn’t mean that Ms. Behavior couldn’t write about straight relationship issues and hetero muff-diving or blowjobs for GQ and Sassy, but no one has asked yet. Anyway, most queers aren’t Martians. Hopefully, it’s not too surprising that our issues aren’t dramatically different from those of our straight brethren. But when will there stop being a need for gay and lesbian newspapers? Maybe when main 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 the next scheduled expiration date Listings are automatically deleted upon expiration To ensure uninterrupted listing, please submit updated information at least a month prior to the expiration date Complete listings are available online at www justout com. Send listings to: Just Out (attn: Calendar), P O Box 14400, Portland OR 97293 0400, Fax submissions to 503 236-1257 or e-mail justout <i justout.com. Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone. Please type your announcements and include full contact information. stream newspapers consistently and reliably cover issues of concern to queer readers. Perhaps when we have equal rights for marriage and health care and don’t have to worry about getting harassed or bashed just for being queer. If straight people ever catch up and improve their taste in music, fashion and theater, perhaps we will no longer need our own publications. Until then, here we are. M eryl C ohn is the author of Do What I Say: Ms. Behavior’s Guide to Gay and Lesbian Etiquette. Signed copies are available directly from the author. Send questions or correspondence to msbehavior@aol. com.
