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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 7, 2009)
WA2 AU G UST 7. 2009 WWW. JUSTOUT C O M »COMPLETE YOUTH. SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT JUSTOUT.COM. ~ , fourth Tuesdays This Way Out the international queer show airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays (b pm 907 FM Portland. 919 FM Hood River. 100 7 FM Willamette Valley www kboo fm kboooutloudftyahoo com) RADICAL W OM EN are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday. 819 N Killingsworth St 503-290-9962 rwpdx0igc.org) LOVE MAKES A FAMILY. INC. is an international organi zation that provides a public voice for queer families We educate and advocate for family equality, social justice and peace Your membership supports parents and their chil dren. works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples Come volunteer at our two booths at the Oregon State Fair with the themes 'Equality is a Family Value" and 'Peace is a Family Value ' (503-228-3892 www LMFamily org.) Professional THE NEXT LEVEL, a networking group for businesspeople to make friends and build relationships, meets twice a month around Portland (Jake 503-975-3788 jakeGrosecitymtg. com.) MANIFEST (formerly Q-LANDl. a nonprofit men's wellness community, empowers men to pursue their wellness passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, medita tion. healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and referrals. We manifest wellness and love through community. (503-223-8822. ext I. www manifestpdx. org.) MEN'S WELLNESS CENTER is a space dedicated to the health and wellness of gay/bi/trans men offering a variety of health and social events, discussion groups, workshops. HIV/ STD testing, free condoms and lube, risk reduction counsel ing. WiFi and Interne* access. (5-9 pm Tuesday (testing only). 9-IOpm Wednesday-Saturday. 928 SW Stark St.. 503-995-7699. cityguysfccascadeaids org.) Queer-friendly NORTHWEST VETERANS FOR PEACE meets Sundays at Tully's. (II am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp® teleport com www peaceveterans.org ) THE OREGON SAFE SCHOOLS AND CO M M UNITY COALITION seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschools.org) POLYAMORY CIRCLE is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, extended families and intentional com munities Everyone is welcome (7 pm third Monday Laury 503-285-9898.) THE PORTLAND LESBIAN GARDEN CLUB welcomes women at all levels of gardening experience and offers a spring and fall plant exchange and four social events annually A nominal fee is requested for membership, which includes an invitation to join a private Yahoo chat group Reach them at 503-909-2002 (Lorinda) or at Igcpdx org PRIDE AT WORK O R EG O N 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, which is held every Father's Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788. infoGpridenw org www pridenw org.) Q CENTER, a non-profit organization, is Portland's LGBTQ Community Resource Center We re an organization whose mission it is to foster wellness and connectivity to Portland's Lesbian. Gay. Bisexual. Trans, and Questioning popula tions There are dozens of events and groups that meet here some with a focus on specific topics (like coming out or gender identity) and others aimed at fun (like sing-along piano cabarets or craft nights). Many of these options are free-of-charge and run by volunteers In addition to our pro grammatic offerings we are also a safe and friendly place to spend an afternoon or evening With our monthly art exhibits, extensive library collection, pool table, and Resource Wall, there s always something to see when you stop in. Q Center is also a rental property that affords great physical space and visibility to people and other organizations. (9115 N Mississippi Ave. www pdxqcenter org. 503.2397837. info0pdxqcenter org) SENIOR HOUSING AND RETIREMENT ENTERPRISES (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee (503-229-8881 www sharepdx org ) 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 llll SW Second Ave •1526 503-823-0027) * VETERANS FOR HUM AN RIGHTS is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual sup port. social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503-292-3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr.) Political BASIC RIGHTS O R EG O N (BRO). the states largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature educates the public and works to end discrimi nation through election activities. (PO Box 90625. Portland. OR 97290 503-222-6151 www basicrights org.) OREGON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (OEA) Gay. Lesbian. Bisexual and Transgender Caucus Is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-296-2073. oregonglc0care2 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. (1719 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen net.) O U T 8 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.com.) PORTLAND AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (PABA). an organization made up of businesses and individual 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 info0paba 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 503-391-3208 w w w .c la c k a m a s p fla g . com ) CO -DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS-GAYS AND LESBIANS W HO LOVE TO O MUCH. Are you addicted to relationships or people with problems? Do you take more than 50% of the blame, guilt or responsibility in any relationship? Come join us in a journey of hope and recovery on Mondays, at the Alano Club. 909 NW 29m Ave.. in the Board Room. (7:30-8:30 pm. contact Anthony G. at 503-729-3102) DADDIES AND PAPAS a social and support network for queer men raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates for kids, parenting tips and resources at Q Center. Membership is open to active, aspiring and retiring fathers and their children {New time: 3-5 p.m.. third Saturday of each month 9115 N Mississippi Ave . daddiesandpapas0gmail. com.) THE DADS G R O U P is a social support group for gay. bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm the 9th Thursday of the month at the Q Center (9115 N Mississippi Ave). For more information call Brett 503- 310-9723 or Terry 503-697-7009 or visit www thedadsgroup com. FOREST GROVE PFLAG (PARENTS. FAMILIES. AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support meetings at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm. third Tuesday monthly. 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG0gmail.com 503-232-7676 www grovenetorg/WesternWashingtonCounty/pflag/index.html) LATE AWAKENINGS, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday 9115 N Mississippi Ave 503-227-0605 ) MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP G R O U P for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) NORTHWEST GENDER ALLIANCE is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 9928. Portland. OR 97208-9928 503-533-8787. nwga0nwgapdx com www nwgapdx com ) PORTLAND PARENTS. FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings a* First United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 www pflagpdx 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 Counseling is also available for adolescents 13-17 who have both substance abuse and depression, as well as for adolescents 15-22 who use metham- phetamine. All of our programs are part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free of charge. (503-293-1065 www.ori.org/cfar/portland.) HI OUTREACH ers. Foreign language translation is available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www.pwcl.org.) SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE CENTER promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advo cacy and education. Services include a 29-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-690-5311. Business: 503-389-0980. www sarcoregon.org.) DUAL DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets a* Live and Let Live Club (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-222-6968.) STOP ABUSE FOR EVERYONE (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services. (16869 SW 65th Ave #2I2. Lake Oswego OR 97035-7865 503-853-8686. www safe9all.org) EXTENDED FAMILY hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings a* Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (5.30 pm daily. 2900 NE Broadway 503-281-8868.) General HIV* AA MEETING at Rosewood Apartments invites those in recovery who are either infected or affected by the disease (7 pm Monday and Thursday. 9810 NE Sandy B lvd) LUNCH BUNCH hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (Noon daily. I pm Sunday. 2900 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 ) LIVE AND LET LIVE CLUB offers the sexual minorities com munity a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean- and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-6091) MAN2MAN RECOVERY G R O U P 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 orientation (6-7:30 pm Wednesday. 9225 NE Tillamook St SIO a meeting. Mike Binks 503-790-0573.) P O Z FOR THE CAUSE, a 12-step recovery group for anyone infected or affected by HIV or Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffering associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood House. (7-8:15 pm Mondays. 9810 NE Sandy Blvd. Tom 0 503-916-9693 and Fred 0 503-805-5895.) RAINBOW RECOVERY AL-ANON is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1299 NE 39th Ave. 503-223-8822. ext. I. www al-anonportlandoregon org.) SEX ADDICTS ANONYMOUS is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive 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 29th Ave . Second Floor. 503-952-5961. www.portlandsaa.org.) RUSH HO UR REPRIEVE is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 50 3-772-5213 ) SUNDAY OVER THE RAINBOW, a 12-step Al-Anon group primarily for the sexual minorities community, 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 Firs* Unitarian Church of Portland. (5:15-6:30 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 community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (50 3-23 0-9 659 ) 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.szego0cascadiabhc o rg ) MANIFEST is a Portland area non-profit men's wellness community that empowers men to pursue their wellness visions 8 passions together in more than 90 events 6 classes each month, including yoga, cycling, hiking. Tai Chi. healing touch. Sex 8 Intimacy Group. Work 6 Abundance Group, etc. (503-223-8822 xl or www manifestpdx.org.) MEN'S TANTRIC YOGA offers body/mind/spirit health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connec tion 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 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.) PLANNED PARENTHOOD of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproduc tive 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 bart0stonewallschool. org.) SELF-INJECTION M EDICATION SUPPORT G R O U P provides a monthly education and support group for people taking any medication that requires self injection (Fuzeon. Insulin. Interferon. Vitamin BI2. Testosterone) or those who are considering taking those medications. Providers, care givers and support people are also welcome. Group meets the fourth Tuesdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m at Our House at 2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97219. (For informa tion or to RSVP contact Julee Graven. RN Partnership Project Nurse Case Manager at 503-720-6939 or 503-913-6389 www ohsu.edu/partnership.) Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at PEOPLE'S FO O D C O -O P . (Noon-3 pm. third Saturdays 3029 SE 21st Ave ) Sexual »SOCIAL THE M ULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STD PREVENTION PROGRAM offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. HIV testing. Hepatitis C and syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insur ance plans accepted: sliding-scale fee Se habla espahol (9 am-9:30 pm Monday-Friday except 11:00-9:30 pm Wednesday 926 SW Stark St Sixth Floor 503-988-3700 ) Arts 8 Music Anti-Violence TRANZ GUYS G R O U P is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/guys. intersex. gender- queer. questioning. FtM. etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out. 'passing.' hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday 69 SE Taylor St. rej293 30yahoo co m ) 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 emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Contact us to learn more about sup port 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. rnelissaa0bradleyangle.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 quality of life through social change justice and equality. (503-917-7991. www unityprojectoregon 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.) »HEALTH DEM OCRATIC 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 candi dates (503-229-8200 www stonewalloregon org ) Recovery CLACKAMAS WOMEN'S SERVICES offers shelter support and resource referral to survivors of aomestic and sexual violence Lesbian bi and trans friendly Wheelchair acces sible TTD relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-659-2288 Business: 503-722-2366) OLD LESBIANS O RG ANIZING FOR CHANGE (OLOC). pro vides 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 503-286-3575 ) AL-ANON GLBT IN THE COUVE a 12-step recovery fellow ship 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.) PORTLAND W OMEN'S CRISIS LINE offers free and confi dential 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 a program for sex work CONFLUENCE: THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY MIXED GALA CHORUS rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalis* Congregation of Salem. (9-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE 50 3-369-2370 confluence0aol.com. www confluencechorus org.) CREATIVE CO NNECTIO N (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musi cians 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 503-289-2971) FILM DISCUSSION G R O U P 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. (filmtalk0verizon net.) FOREIGN FILM G R O U P meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion (pdxgayfilm0yahoo,com.) PORTLAND GAY MEN'S CHORUS is open to singers sup port members and volunteers (503-226-2588 wwwpdxgmc org.) PORTLAND LESBIAN CHOIR a nonaudition community chorus, encourages women who love to sing in har mony-regardless of musical experience age race or sexual orientation-to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and fun. led by director Casey Moffett-Chaney Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Chris* (6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday. 2991 NE Ainsworth S*. 503-727-3306 portland- Iesbianchoir0hotmail.com www plchoir.org ) PORTLAND GAY SYMPHONIC BAND always welcomes new members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high school (www portlandgaysym- phonicband org.) 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