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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 2009)
,r<38 WW JUSTOUT COM MAY I 2009 OUTREACH continued from page 37 1503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschools org) Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond monogamy Discussions include open relationships extended families and inten tional communities Everyone is welcome 17 pm third Monday Laury 503-285-98981 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 (PO Box 9731 Portland OR 97208 503-516-2998) Pride Northwest a volunteer run 50l(c)3 nonprofit organization seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival held June 13-19. 2009 (503-295-9788 infoGpridenw org www pridenw org) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland s queer com munity (1-5 pm Sunday Tuesday and Thursday 9-8 pm Wednesday 9115 N Mississippi Ave 503-239-7837 mfoGpdxqcenter org www pdxqcenter org) to* 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 (503-229-8881 www sharepdxorg:) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives 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-I:30 pm. Illi SW Second Ave '1528 503-823-0027) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503-292-3585 groups yahoo.com/group/vfhr) * Political • network for queer men raising children in the Portland area offers play dates for kids parent ing tips and resources at Q Center Membership is open to active, aspiring and retiring fathers and their children (IQ am-noon third Saturday 9115 N Mississippi Ave daddiesandpapasGgmail com) 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 503-238-8339 or Terry 503-897-7009 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 Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357-2992 fgpflagGaol com) Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center Upm third Tuesday 9115 N Mississippi Ave 503-227-0805) 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 (830-8 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 (POBox 9928. Portland. OR 97208-9928 503-533-8787 nwgaGnwgapdx com 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 SWJefferson St 503-232-7878 www pflagpdx org) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1128 SW Park Ave 503-228-7219 ) 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 (POBox 90825. Portland. OR 97290 503-222-8151 www basicrights org.) Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discus sion 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 89 SE Taylor St rej2933Gyahoo.com) Democratic Party of Oregon $ 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 (503-229-8200 www stonewalloregon.org) Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and African-American same-gender-loving, gay lesbian, bisexual and transgender people, friends and family dedicated to empowering and improving their qual ity of life through social change, justice and equality (503-917-7991 www umtyprojectoregon org.) 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 (I pm second Wednesday 503-288-3575) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (8:30 pm second and fourth Monday 819 N Killingsworth St 503-290-9982. rwpdxGigc org.) Professional The Next Level a networking group for business people to make friends and build relationships, meets twice a month around Portland (Jake 503-975-3788 jakeGrosecitymtg com ) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay. Lesbian. Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organiza tion for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian bi and trans teachers and students (503-298-2073 oregonglcGcare2 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 meeting info (1719 NE Alberta St 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen net ) Out 6 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 collectrvex com ) Portland Area Business Association (PABA) an organization made up of businesses and indi vidual professionals in the Portland/Vancouver area recognizes the rewards and challenges of being in the business world and seeks to support and promote the efforts of its members (503-280-7222 infoGpaba com www paba com) Support Clackamas County Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St 503-998-1950 www clackamaspflag org) Daddies and Papas a social and support »HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have experienced emotiondl. physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Contact us to learn more about support groups and new ‘healthy relationships' workshops Free, confidential and safe (Crisis: 503-281-2992 Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program 503-232-7805 ext 3 melissaaGbradleyangle org) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 29-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital* advocacy, safety planning and support groups (Crisis 591-759-0110 or 800-927-0197 Business 591-758-0219.) Clackamas Women's Senrices offers shelter, sup port and resource referral to survivors of domes tic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair accessible TTD. relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-859-2288 Business 503-722-23881 Portland Women s Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence: operates a "29-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter counseling and support groups: provides sexual assault advocates: and offers o 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 justicd by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services include a 29-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups community education and volunteer opportunities (Crisis 503-890-5311. Business 503-389-0980 www sarcoregon org) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence ser vices (18889 SW 85th Ave *212 Lake Oswego OR 97035-7885 503-853-8888 WWW.safe9aH.org.) General Breathe Free the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities. (503-789-5813 r e szegoGcascadiabhc org) Men's Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spirit health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others Two classes weekly (www joega com) 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 hous ing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV positive and younger than 23 Need volunteers of dll ages (10 am-8 pm Monday-Friday 1132 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3800 www outsidein org) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment. 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms Sliding-fees insurance welcomed Se habla espahol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland Gresham. Beaverton Salmon Creek. Salem. Bend and Vancouver Wash (888-875-7820 www ppcw 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 experienced in addressing their special needs (www gayyogaportland com bartGstone- wal I school 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 counseling for individu als. couples and groups in o safe, confidential and supportive environment Also offers o Sexual Minorities Womens Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays (Illi SW 10th Ave 503-299-7990.) Recovery Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve a 12-step recovery fel lowship 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) one another in recovering from the effects of another person s drinking (815-7 pm Thursday 1299 NE 39th Ave 503-223-8822. ext I. www al-anonportlandoregon org) Rush Hour Reprieve is on 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 solu tion (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW 29th Ave Second Floor 503-952-5981 wwwportlandsaa org) Sunday Over the Rainbow a 12-step Al-Anon group primarily for the sexual minorities commu nity. helps family and friends of those addicted to alcohol or drugs on their own path to health and recovery Meets in the Channing Room at First Unitarian Church of Portland (5:15-8:30 pm Sunday 1011 SW 12th Ave) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon s only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer commu nity Safe respectful confidential and effective since 1986 Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction (503-230-9859) 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: sliding-scale fee Se habla espahol. (9 am-9:30 pm Monday- Friday except 12 30-9 30 pm Wednesday 928 SW Stark St . Sixth Floor 503-988-3700 ) »SOCIAL Physical Recreation Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross country and downhill skiing, rafting and mountain biking (PO Box 2201. Portland. OR 97208-2201 www adventuregroup 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 3031 SE Powell Blvd 503-239-0237) The Forest Group an outdoor activities social group, welcomes lesbians of all ages and skill levels to hike snowshoe, ski. kayak, camp and more (forestgrouppdxGyahoocom.) Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for parents of drug-abus ing 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. (503-293-1085 wwwori.org/cfar/ portland) Gay Men s Walking Group invites gay. bi and questioning men to stroll in various neighbor hoods around Portland for fun. friendship and exercise (10 am Saturday Tom 503-989-9599) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support pro gram 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 503-222-8988 ) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503-859-3885 Lynn 503-777-2339 kel- ravGrdropcom) Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (5:30 pm daily. 2900 NE Broadway 503-281-8888) HIV» AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments invites those in recovery who are either infected or affected by the disease (7pm Monday and Thursday 9810 NE Sandy Blvd.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2900 NE Broadway 503-281-8888.) Gay Women's Golf Group welcomes all levels of players, (www turfgirlz.com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio Classes for dif ferent dance styles start the first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha. etc Call for schedule (503-238-5129 damelGoutdancing info www outdancing info.) Outkayaking Portland s gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington (www outkayaking org) PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games Friday nights September through April (in foGpdxpridebowl com) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship recov ery and clean-and-sober activities Meeting space available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-8091) PDX NetRippers is Portland s queer soccer orga nization with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments (Kyle bendoverbeckhamGgmail com. www myspacecom/netrippers.) Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay bisexual and questioning men to explore their relationship with drugs alcohol and compulsive behaviors past or present Newcomers should call first to schedule an onentation (8-730 pmWednesday 9225 NE Tillamook St SI0 a meeting Mike Binks 503-790-0573 ) Portland Gay 8 Lesbian Bowling Association cel ebrates 30 years with its 2007-08 season. Meets Sundays from Labor Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl Drop-ins welcome anytime (3:30 pm 9030 NE Halsey St Mailing address PO Box 92039. Portland. OR 97232 503-893-8281 pdxbowIGyahoo com www pdxbowl com.) Poz for the Cause a 12-step recovery group for anyone infected or affected by HIV who has a desire to stop the suffering associated with alco- hol and drug abuse meets at Rosewood Center (7-815 pm Monday and Thursday 9810 NE Sandy Blvd Tom 503-918-9893.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels (groups yahoo com/group/Portlan dGayBasketballAssociation.) Whether you re a running novice or a seasoned marathoner. Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay. lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests (Gary infoGportlandfrontrunners org www portlandfrontrunners org ) Portland Riptides a new queer master s swim ming team, seeks interested members (portland- nptidesGgmail com) Rose City Softball Association is Oregon s largest queer sports organization All levels of play are offered in both women s and open slow pitch divisions, from beginner to advanced, in a safe friendly environment (membershipGrosecitysoft- ballorg www rosecitysoftball org.) Rosetown Ramblers Portland s gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels (POBox 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 Cdnal and other Pacific Northwest waters (rubyredflip- persGyahoo com www rubyredflippers org.) She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians 18 and older, organizes year-round climbing and training events chosen accord ing to skill level Monthly meetings are held at Bagdad Pub (6:30-7:30 pm second Thursday 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd www sherocks wetpaint com) Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland All levels welcome, and the first time is free (8 am-noon www teamportland-tennis org) General Asian 8 Pacific Islander Lesbidns and Gays is a nonprofit community voice for gay lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks, recreational outings and cultural events. Friendly environment to meet and con nect with other API (PO Box 12881. Portland. OR 97232. apIg.pdxGyahoo com) Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and B/ D/S/M club for self-identified women with an empha sis 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 wwwpdxbadgirisnet.) 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. (503-689-0305. mikkataGcomcastnet.) Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recre ational motorcycle touring and promotes educa tion on safe and legal machinery. (503-281-9988 brmcprezGyahoo. 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 casfly- ersGyahoo.com www geocities com/casflyers ) A Common Bond is a social support network for former or questioning Jehovah's Witnesses who are queer (acbportlandGwebtv net) Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify oth erwise (female-to-male. genderqueer, drag king etc ). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration (503-971-1515 groups yahoo com/group/coqs ure.) F.A.G. PDX (Femme Affinity Group Portland) a radical activist and social group open to self identified femmes of all genders, seeks to create solidarity among femmes, promote femme visibil ity and combat femmephobia in the community at large (www notsorry.org/fagpdx) 50« lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (9-7pm 503-692-3360 or 97I-2I6-II73 sutaytigGaol com.) FTM Pacific NW OR 6 WA is a social and dis cussion group for female-to-male trans men (groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM.PacificNiX/'.) 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 (flatapsGyahoocom.) Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conversation and socializing The death need not have occurred recently (7:30 pm second Wednesday 1201 SW Jefferson St 503-701-9376 ) Genealogy group forming Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle ‘brickwair female ancestors (famhistnwGaol com) Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of lesbian women of color through a wide variety of social, networking consciousness-raising and action- oriented activities events and projects (www happyoursproductions. com) Jewish Gay Men's Group-please call for meeting time and place (503-296-5939 efraimleviGaol com.) OutReach listings of up to 50 words are provided free of charge to organizations and groups specifically se .ing the sexual minorities copimunity All listings are subject to editing and inclusion is subject to space limitations relevance and receipt by deadline The deadline for submissions is 19 days prior to publication. 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 uninterupted listing please submit updated information at least a month prior to the expiration date Send listings to Just Out (attn Calendar) P 0 Box 19900 Portland OR 97293-0900 Fax submissions to 503-236-1257 or e-mail justoutfljustout com Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcements and include full contact information
