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64 lUStlOUt g/NOVEMBER 21, 2008 COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT JUSTOUT.COM. out reach and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext 203 www cascadeaids org J AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescrip tion drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon De partment of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8am-5pm Monday-Friday 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313. www healthoregon org) , Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels. Spamsh-language assis tance available. (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.) CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing nig'its at The Escape and Steam, provides free risk reduction counseling, condoms and lube; and offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening at the Men's Wellness Center 15-9 pm Tuesday [HIV/STD] and Sat urday [HIV only]. 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699. cityguys@ cascadeaids.org.) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and con fidential 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: 503-723-29i44 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944. For more infor mation call 503-742-5382.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Van couver, Wash. 15-6:30 pm Thursday 3701E Fourth Plain Blvd 360-397-8098.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and con fidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla espahol. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational matenals 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 deliv ered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. IMara 503-460-3822.) 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. /9am-4:45pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4 45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775 ) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facili ties, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire any time. /9am-3pm Monday-Friday. 2941NE 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. thelink@cascadeaids.org.) Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men s wellness com munity, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by empower ing men to pursue their wellness passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and re ferrals. (503-223-8822, ext. 1. www.manife^tpdx.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.) J OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regard less of insurance. (503494-8562.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and hous ing 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 ourhouseof portland org.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/ AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management; Supporting Healthy Options for Preven tion (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, pro viding 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 de cision-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 www hivportland.org.) Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Protect. Topics include employment parenting, health, women's self-image 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 Minonties Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440J the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and sup Positive Living Series is a seven-week self management se The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to port group for individuals desmng to explore and express ries for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in another gender. (POBox 4928, Portland, OR 972084928. create safe schools and communities for families, educators taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.) daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emo and students statewide. (503-260-5792. www.oregonsafe- tional changes /Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. wwwohsu. j schools.org.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and edu/partnership/fureon.html.) Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks explonng options Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First +talk is a five week program for people living with HIV de beyond monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, | United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW signed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status extended families and intentional communities. Everyone is ! Jefferson St 503-232-7676 www.pflagpdx.org.) and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly (Josh welcome. (7 pm third Monday. Laury 503-285-4848.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends 503-223-5907 iferrer@cascadeaids.org.) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and rec Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that reational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to and respect on the job. /POBox 4731, Portland, OR 97208. meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but iden living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer 503-516-2498.) tifying as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, 12901E Bumside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.) Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organiza FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming The Research b Education Group provides access to HIV/ AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (2311 NW Northrup St. *105.503-229-8428.) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD preven tion programs; Internet resources; peer counseling, referrals; and support groups in a nonclimcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) tion, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Fes tival, which is held every Father's Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788 mfo@pridenw.org www.pndenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a con nection within 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. wwwpdxqcenterorgj Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is lay mg the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. /503-224-8881. at Quest Center. Meet other nice guys, share information j wwwsharepdx.org.) and have fun. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Bumside St. Terry The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays 503-253-2292.) with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low- income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with per sonal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. /Business: 503-786-4829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www ourhouseofportland org/programs/swanhousej Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people witl^HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for sennces.'/503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner.) Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care Washington County Health Department offers free HIV items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. testing for guys who have sex with other guys at community 1503-349-4699. wwwourhouseofportland.org/programs/es- therspantry.) ' health clinics. No appointment needed. Results in 20 min utes. Se habla espahol. /Beaverton: 5:30-7:30pm Monday, Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, us 12550SW Second St. Hillsboro: 4-5:30 pm Tuesday and ing or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced 9-11 am Friday, 266 W Mam St.) patients, nurses and social workers 15:30-7 pm second Wednes day. 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Juha 503-230-1202, COMMUNITY ext. 235 www ohsu.edu/partnership/tureon.html.) Health, Education. AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@ comcast.net.) Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sun days at Tully's Coffee. (11am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@ teleport.com. wwwpeaceveterans.org.) General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running ef fective meetings. 14-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706 www.babble-ontm.org.) Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and* freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at Red and Black Cafe. Everyone is welcome. (7:30pm first Monday 400 SE 12th Ave Laury 503-285-4848.) Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (OHOR) is a nonprofit organiza tion dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. Idhorpdx@gmail.com. dhorpdx.blogspot.com.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed rela tionships who agree to co-create children should be given the same rights as heterosexual couples, (wwwmyspace. com/doublerainbowfoundation J Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and in dividuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensi tivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. /3:304:30 pm first Wednesday Fnendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@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 $3 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. /503-231-5759. www equityfoundation.org.) Getting Bi PDX is a women's group that meets for discussion, coffee and planning social events. Iwww.gettingbipdx.com.) 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 kboo. fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) 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.) Manifest (formerly Q-LANO), a nonprofit men's wellness com munity, empowers men to pursue their wellness passions to gether through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, mfor mation and referrals. We manifest wellness and love through community. (503-223-8822, ext 1. www manifestpdx org ) Men's Wellness Center is a space dedicated to the health and wellness of gay/bi men offering a variety of fun social events, discussion groups, workshops, HIV/STD testing, free condoms and lube, risk reduction counseling, WiFi and Inter net access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only], 4-10 pm Wednes day-Saturday 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699 cityguys@ cascadeaids org) Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. /Noon-1:30pm 1111 SW Second Ave. *1526. 503-823-0027.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer war veterans and fnends offering mutual support, so cial activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503-242-3585. groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.) 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. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.) Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) HEALTH HIV+ AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments invites those in recovery who are either infected or affected by the disease. (7 pm Monday and Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd.) Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for womqn- identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have expe rienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relation ships. Contact us to learn 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.orgJ Political 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: 503-722-2366.) Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candi dates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities commu nity access to elected officials and candidates. 1503-224-8200. wwwstonewalloregon.org.) 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 sexual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex work ers. Foreign language translation is available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.orgj Radical Women are active in the struggle agamst bigotry and exploitation. Cal us to get involved! (6:30pm second and fourth Monday. 819N Killingsworth St 503-2404462 rwpdx@tgc.rxgj Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free coun seling 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.ori org/cfar/portland.) Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and African Amencan same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans gender people, friends and family dedicated to empowenng and improving their quality of life through social change, justice and equality (503417-7991. www.umtyproiectoregon.org.) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discnmination through election activities. /POBox 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 503-222-6151. www.basicrights.org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides les bians 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.) 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. (7-8:15pm Wednes day. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.) out, ■passing," hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rej2433@yahoo.com.) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survi vors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton coun ties 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.) Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organiza tion 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.) Recovery Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868J Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities commu nity 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 ques tioning men to explore their relationship with drugs and alco hol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center. Newcom ers should arrive a half-hour early for orientation. /6-7:30 pm Wednesday 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting. Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. www.sccpdx.org.) Poz for the Cause, a 12-step recovery group for anyone in fected or affected by HIV who has a desire to stop the suffering associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood Center. (7-8:15 pm Monday and Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd. Tom 503-916-9693.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recover ing from the effects of another person’s dnnking. (6:15-7pm 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. 503-772-5213J 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, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311. Business 503-384-0480. wwwsarcoregon.org.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suf fering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sex ual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. 17-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor 503452-5961. www.portlandsaa.org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minonties who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services. (16869SW65th Ave. 4212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865. 503-853-8686 www.safe4all.org.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Or egon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program spe cifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (503-230-9654J General Professional The Next Level, a networking group for businesspeople to make friends and build relationships, meets twice a month around Portland. /Jake 503475-3788. jake@rosecitymtg.com.) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisex ual 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 construc tion careers. Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200. www.tradeswomen.netj Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, a collaborative network of local companies, serves as a resource to Oregon and Southwest Washington corporate employee resource groups in their efforts to advance workplace equality (oepdx.collectivex.comj Portland Area Business Association (PABA), an organiza tion made up of businesses and individual professionals in the Portland/Vancouver area, recognizes the rewards and chal lenges of being in the business world and seeks to support and promote the efforts of its members. /503-280-7222. info@ paba.com. wwwpaba.com.) Support Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbi ans and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkin son Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450. www.clackamaspflagorgj 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.) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357-2442. fgpflag@aol.com.) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center 17 pm third Tuesday 69 SE Taylor St 503-227-0605J Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with 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.srego@cascadiabhc.org.) Sexual Men's Tantric Yoga offers body/mmd/spirit health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others. Two classes weekly, (www.joega.comj 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 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 out- sidein.org.) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-mmute anony mous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espahol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salm on Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820. www.ppcw.orgj Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from vari ous traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-posi tive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs (www. gayyogaportland, com bart@stonewallschool org. I 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 Beat the Blues, a peer-led depression support group, helps men brainstorm actions and seek support for sustaining ef forts to move toward their wellness vision and overcome chal lenges. (6-8 pm first and third Sunday S5-S20 donation. RSVP to 503-223-8822, ext. 1, or www.manifestpdx.org/calendar.) Samaritan Counseling Centers has seven offices in the Port land metro area with queer-identified therapists on staff who specialize in individual, couples, family and group counseling for the sexual minorities community. It also offers queer-spe cific relationship enhancement classes and substance abuse recovery groups. /503-281-3318 www sccpdx.orgJ The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appoint ment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espahol. (9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:30pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700J | SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. 14-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370 conflu- ence@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, non|udg- mental; supporting personal creativity for novices and profes sionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971J Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current films Monthly activities include group outings to see films. Ifilmtalk@veriron.net.) Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion. Ipdxgayfilm@yahoo.comj Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support mem bers and volunteers. /503-226-2588. www.pdxgmc.orgj Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community chorus, encourages women who love to sing in harmony— regardless of musical experience, age, race or sexual orientation—to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and fun, led by direc tor Casey Moffett-Chaney Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Chnst. (6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-727-3306 portlandlesbianchoiriaihotmail com. www.pkhotr org.)
