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the themes 'Equality is a Family Value' and 'Peace is a Family
V alue' (503-228-3892. www LMFamily org )
MANIFEST (formerly Q-LAND). a nonprofit men s wellness
m 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 Internet access (5-9 pm Tuesday (testing only],
4-IOpm Wednesday-Saturday. 928 SW Stark St.. 503-445-7699
cityguys®cascadeaids.org.)
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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
wwworegonsafeschools.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
^ 503-285-4848.)
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 lgcpdx.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 4731. Portland. OR
97208 503 516 2498 )
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 info@pridenw.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. (4115 N Mississippi
Ave. www pdxqcenter org. 503 234.7837. info@pdxqcenter.
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
(503-224-8881 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-130 pm llll SW Second Ave.
•1526 503-823-0027.)
VETERANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS is a Portland-based
group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual sup
port social activities and assistance in accessing veterans
services (503-242-3585 groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.)
Political
BASIC RIGHTS OREGON (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 40625. Portland
OR 97240 503-222-6151 www basicrights org )
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. (503-224-8200’ www stonewalloregon org )
OLD LESBIANS ORGANIZING 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 )
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 503-240 4462
rwpdx@igc org.)
Professional
THE NEXT LEVEL, a networking group for businesspeople
to make friends and build relationships meets twice a month
around Portland (Jake 503-475-3788 jake@rosecitym*g com )
O R EG O N 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. (503-246-2073
oregonglc@care2.com. www geocities com/oregonglc )
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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 wwwtradeswomen.net.)
O U T 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
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 ift members
(503-280-7222. info@paba.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 503-341-3208 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 M UCH. 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 24"’ Ave.. in the Board Room. (7:30-8:30
pm. contact Anthony G. at 503-729-3102)
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 (pdxgayfilm@yahoo.com )
PORTLAND GAY MEN'S CHORUS is open to singers, sup
port members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc.
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 Christ. (6:30-8:30
pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-727-3306 portland-
lesbianchoir@hotmail.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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OUTREACH
JEWISH GAY MEN S G R O UP-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 33I-IIII.)
LESBIAN GARDEN CLUB welcomes women at all levels of
experience and offers two plant exchanges and four social
events annually with additional spontaneous tours. A small
fee is requested for membership, which includes a quarterly
printed calendar and an invitation to join a private Yahoo
group. (Lorinda 503-909-2002 www.lgcpdx.org.)
LESBIANS WITH DEGREES is a social group that was
started for degreed women but no degree is necessary 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 PLAYHOUSE is a social group for self-
identifying 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 for conversation on second and fourth Thursdays.
(50 3-777-1376.)
ROSE CITY GAY FREEDOM MARCHING BAND performs
once a year during Portland Pride Drums and horns and
flags, oh my! (www.rcgfb.org.)
NIGHT IN BLACK LEATHER and THE LEATHER DUCK
CLUB are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail's
Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave
503-224-8446. orleatherfrat@yahoo.com.)
ROSE CITY SWING is a traditional 16-piece big band per
forming everything from classic dance standards to contem
porary swing. Membership by audition, (www rosecityswing
org.)
OREGON MEN ENJOYING NATURISM is a social orga
nization for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering
second Saturday of every month, (omenpdx@omenpdx.org.
www.omenpdx.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. (503-242-4244 www satorichorus.org.)
PDX.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.)
General
PDX GAY BO ARD GAMERS meets monthly in Northwest
Portland to play everything from old-time gems (Life.
Monopoly) to new classics (Settlers of Catan. Puerto Rico).
Bring your favorite game along! (11:30 am-5 pm first Sunday.
bruntl234@gmail.com )
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. 4115 N Mississippi Ave . daddiesandpapas@gmail.
com.)
ASIAN 8 PACIFIC ISLANDER LESBIANS AND GAYi> 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 connect with other API. (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR
97232. aplg_pdx@yahoo.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 4th Thursday of the month at the Q Center
(4115 N Mississippi Ave). For more information call Brett 503-
310-4723 or Terry 503-697-7004 or visit www thedadsgroup
com.
THE GAY PINOCHLE G R O U P 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.)
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 pdxbadgirls.net)
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.FG@gmail.com. 503-232-7676 www
grovenet org/WesternWashingtonCounty/pflag/index.html)
PODER LATINO is a nonprofit social community voice
group for gay. lesbian, bi and trans people that reaches out
to Latinos and Latinos 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 or
Audencio 503-261-5463.)
BO OKW O M EN is a lesbian discussion group that meets
monthly to share stories, favorite authors, top 10 lists and
opinions and reviews of the assigned book. (503-684-0305
mikkata@comcast.net.)
PORTLAND LEATHER ALLIANCE is one of the largest
pansexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M. leather and fetish lifestyle
organizations in the Northwest. Regular social and educa
tional opportunities, including KinkFest. Leather Ball and Fall
Vendors Fair (www pdxleatheralliance.org.)
LATE AWAKENINGS, a support group for lesbians who
came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center (7 pm third
Tuesday 4115 N Mississippi Ave. 503-227-0605 )
BO RDER RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB provides social
opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motor
cycle touring and promotes education on safe and legal
machinery. (503-281-4488. brmcprez@yahoo.com.)
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 Greene'y 503-223-9511.)
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 ww w g e o c itie s .
c o m /casflK ers.)
NORTHWEST GENDER ALLIANCE is a monthly social and
support group for individuals desiring to explore and express
another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928
503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx com www nwgapdx.com.)
CHARGED* is a free monthly club night for HIV* men. on
third Tuesdays, hosted by Zora Phoenix at CC Slaughters in
Portland. (219 NW Davis St.. 503-248-9135)
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.)
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.
rej2433@yahoo.com )
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. (503-4l7-79</l
www umtyprojectoregon.org)
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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 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 503-284-2971.)
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, (filmtalk@verizon.net.)
A COMMON BOND is a social support network for former or
questioning Jehovah s Witnesses who are queer (acbport-
land@webtv.net.)
COQSURE is a social group for people who were assigned
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. (503-471-1515.
groups yahoo com/group/coqsure )
F AG PDX (FEMME AFFINITY G R O U P PORTLAND) a
radical activist and social group open to self-identified
femmes of all genders seeks to create solidarity among
femmes, promote femme visibility and combat femmephobia
in the community at large (www notsorry org/fagpdx.)
50* LESBIAN SOCIAL G R O U P 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 6 WA is a social and discus
sion group for female-to-male trans men. (groupsyahoo
com/g roup/FTM.Pac ificNW)
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 W HO 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 G R O U P forming Gather with other lesbian
researchers to trace your family tree and tackle 'brickwall'
female ancestors, (famhistnw@aol.com.)
HAPPY OURS PRODUCTIONS is a grassroots group dedi
cated 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. (503.764 9351.
www happyoursproductions.com.)
IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN ROSE C O U R T OF OREGON
is the oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising
organization in the state of Oregon Meetings are the first two
Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt.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. plm@direcway.com.)
PORTLAND LESBIAN BO OK CLUB gathers monthly
to chat about a chosen book or to attend selected
events.
(6:30
pm
third
Tuesday,
groupsyahoo.
com/group/portlandlesbianbookclub)
PORTLAND LESBIAN NETWORK organizes brewpub visits,
golf events, hiking, kayaking, cycling. Scrabble games and
movie nights and keeps you aware of what s going on in the
area (PDXLesbianNetwork-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.)
PORTLAND M ETRO 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 occa
sions. (PO Box 5884. Portland. OR 97228. 360-254-1718 or
503-286-4613. pdxprimetimers@yahoo com www geocities,
com/pdxprimetimers.)
RAINBOW EASTENDERS is a group of active senior gay
men who meet at Rainbow Vista in Gresham to socialize,
travel and attend outings, including holiday parties, ocean
cruises and dining out. Come make some new friends (II
am third Saturday 1350 W Powell Blvd 503-667-5575 ian@
rainbowvista c o m )
ROSE CITY DISCUSSION CLUB the largest and oldest
open pansexual/alternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is
open to all orientations fetishes and lifestyles that are safe
sane qnd 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 activi
ties (thesapphosocialclub@yahoo com.)
SOYBOYS VEGETARIAN MEN S G R O U P 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.)
TUESDAY TW ILIGHT TASTINGS meets for casual tast
ings of fine wines and inspired food at West Cafe (6-8 pm
third Tuesday 1201 SW Jefferson St RSVP to 503-784-4807 or
503-227-8189.)
W OM EN OF THE RIVERS, the Portland/Vancouver 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 MacTarnahan s Taproom (6 30 pm sec
ond Thursday 2730 NW 31st Ave www womenoftherivers org )