OREGON S QAY/LESBIAN/B1/TRANS NEWSMAGAZINE ________________________________________
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OUTREACH
» COMPLETE HEALTH. YOUTH SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS ONLINE AT JUSTOUT.COM
the fourth Tuesdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m at Our House
at 2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214. (For information or
to RSVP contact Julee Graven. RN Partnership Project Nurse
Case Manager at 503-720-6939 or 503-413-6389 wwwohsu.
edu/partnership.)
PEOPLE'S FOOD CO-OP: Every third Saturday, enjoy the
relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment. (Noon-3
pm. third Saturdays. 3029 SE 21st Ave.)
»SOCIAL
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senring the sexual minorities communft/. All listings are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to
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listings to: Just Out (attn: Outreach). P.O. Box 14400. Portland. OR 97293-0400; Fax submissions to 503-
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/our announcement and include contact information.
PDX NETRIPPERS is Portland s queer soccer organization
with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices
for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeck-
hamQgmail.com. www myspace.com/netrippers)
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 confluenceQaoi com www.confluencechorus
org.)
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.)
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
and consensual Monthly meetings, social, workshops and
newsletter (rcdcOteleport.com www rcdc.org.)
GENEALOGY GROUP forming Gather with other lesbian
researchers to trace your family tree and tackle 'brickwall*
female ancestors. (famhistnwWaol.com.)
SAPPHO SOCIAL CLUB is a group of women 40 years and
older building community through social and cultural activi
ties. (thesapphosocialclubQyahoo.com.)
HAPF*Y 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 (50 3 764 9 351.
www happyoursproductions 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. (veggieguysQaol.com.)
FOREIGN FILM GROUP meets every second and fourth
Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a
group discussion. (pdxgayfilmOyahoo.com.)
PORTLAND GAY MEN S CHORUS is open to singers, support
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 Kirsten Hart and assistant director Anya
Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church
of Christ. (6:45-8:45 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St.
portlandlesbianchoirWhotmail.com www p1choir.org.)
PORTLAND GAY SYMPHONIC BAND always welcomes new
members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not
played since high school, (www.portlandgaysymphonicband.
org.)
ROSE CITY GAY FREEDOM MARCHING BAND performs
once a year during Portland Pride. Drums and horns and flags,
oh my! (www rcgfb.org.)
ROSE CITY SWING is a traditional 16-piece big band perform
ing everything from classic dance standards to contemporary
swing. Membership by audition, (www rosecityswing.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 nec
essary. (503-242-4244 www satorichorus.org.)
General
ASIAN 8 PACIFIC ISLANDER LESBIANS AND GAYS is a
nonprofit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian and
Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks. recreational out
ings and cultural events Friendly environment to meet and
connect with other API (PO Box 12661. Portland. OR 97232.
aplg.pdxWyahoo.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 pdxbadgirls n e t)
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 (503-684-0305
mikkataWcomcast net.)
BORDER RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB provides social
opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motorcycle
touring and promotes education on safe and legal machinery
(503-281-4488 brmcprezWyahoo co m )
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 casflyersWyahoo com. www geocities.com/casflyers)
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.. 503-248-4135)
A COMMON BOND is a social support network for former or
questioning Jehovah s Witnesses who are queer (acbport-
landWwebtv.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 A G. PDX (FEMME AFFINITY GROUP PORTLAND), a radi
cal 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 GROUP for women meets on the third
Saturday of the month (4-7 pm 503-642-33 60 or 971-216-1173.
sutaytigWaol com.)
FTM PACIFIC NW OR 8 WA is a social and discus
sion group for female-to-male trans men (groupsyahoo
com/group/FTM_PaclficNW)
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 (flatapsWyahoo co m )
GAY GUYS GARDENING Is a member supported organiza
IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN ROSE COURT OF OREGON is the
oldest gay. lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising organiza
tion 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. efraimleviWaol.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-subscribeW
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. dykedadiW
comcast.net. www luluspervyplayhouse.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.
orleatherfratWyahoo com.)
OREGON MEN ENJOYING NATURISM is a social organiza
tion for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering second
Saturday of every month. (omenpdxWomenpdx org www
omenpdx.org.)
PDX.FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and
their significant others, friends, families and allies, (groups
yahoo, com/g roup/PDX_FTM.)
PDX GAY BOARD 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.
bruntl234Wgmail.com.)
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 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 )
PORTLAND LEATHER ALUANCE 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.)
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. plmQdirecway.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/portlandlesbianbookclub )
PDX LESBIAN NETWORK invites all women to join us in our
activities We host monthly card, games, pool and bowling
nights. Beerpub visits, all outdoors activities.hiking. kayak
ing. backpacking, snowshoeing skiing snowboarding, cross
country skiing, monthly bookclub. Women who love football
etc etc. We also have an annual Camp Out for members in
Summer and parcipate in the Hood to Coast relay This is a
Network, so if you want to host an event please feel free to do
so All skill levels are welcome Please find us on Facebook
and request to become a member: rules do apply
PORTLAND METRO PRIME TIMERS meets monthly on fourth
Sundays Established in 1980 as a social group for older Gay
men as weH as younger men who enjoy their company Activities
include potluck meals, picnics, dinners out Bingo celebrations
of special holiday occasions Check out our website web
me com/byron w/pdxpt Contact: 360-254-1718 or 503-286-4613
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
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 BOWUNG LEAGUE is recruiting for fun games
Friday nights September through April (infoQpdxpridebowl
com.)
Arts 8 Music
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. (filmtalkOverizon.net.)
223-8822 xl or www.manifestpdx org )
OUT DANCING teaches dancing for same-sex couples at
Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start^
the first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha.
etc Call for schedule (503-236-5129 danielQoutdancing info
www outdancing.info.)
dining out. Come make some new friends. (II am third Saturday
1350 W Powell Blvd. 503-667-5575. ianQrainbowvista.com.)
tion focused on growing, harvesting and storing food crops
Contact Tom Winterrowd. 503-263-2696. or gayguysgarden-
ingWyahoo.com.
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CREATIVE CONNECTION (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.)
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TUESDAY TWILIGHT 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.)
WOMEN 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 semi
nars. rider training and organized and pickup rides Monthly
meetings at MacTarnahans Taproom. (6:30 pm second
Thursday. 2730 NW 31st Ave www womenoftherivers.org.)
»COMMUNITY
Youth
PORTLAND GAY BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION welcomes all
skill levels, (groups yahoo com/group/PortlandGayBasketball
Association.)
PORTLAND GAY 8 LESBIAN BOWUNG 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. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing
address: PO Box 42034. Portland. OR 97232. 503-693-6261
pdxbowlQyahoo com www pdxbowl.com.)
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 in fo ^
portlandfrontrunners.org www.portlandfrontrunners org.)
PORTLAND RIPTIDES, a new queer master s swimming team,
seeks interested members. (portlandriptidesQgmail 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. (membershipQ
rosecitysoftball org. www rosecitysoftball 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.)
CHILDREN OF LESBIANS AND GAYS EVERYWHERE
(COLAGE) is the only international organization specifi
cally supporting young people with sexual minority parents.
(colageQlmfamily.org wwwcolage org.)
RUBY RED FUPPERS. a group of gay and lesbian scuba div^
ers in the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives
in Tacoma. Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters
(rubyredflippersQyahoo com www rubyredflippers org )
GAY. LESBIAN AND STRAIGHT EDUCATION NETWORK
(GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every school
community is valued and respected regardless of sexual ori
entation or gender identity/expression. (12700 SW North Dakota
St.. Suite 180 *129. Tigard. OR 97223. 503-525-1177. glsenQ
glsenoregon.org wwwglsenoregon org.)
SHE ROCKS, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians
18 and older, organizes year-round climbing and training
events chosen according 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.)
HOUSE OF MOCHA (MEN OF COLOR HEALTHY 6
AWARE) is a group of gay/bi/same-gender-loving men of
color between 16 and 25 who want to engage in activities,
socials and community events among their peers (Kourtni
503-417-7991 www brotobropdx.org)
PRIDE PROJECT brings together Washington County queer
and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social
events. Also information, referral and advocacy services in
Washington County. (Mo 50 3-260-5792. mkennyQcascadiabhc.
org. www.myspace com/39241130.)
SEXUAL MINORITY YOUTH RESOURCE CENTER
(SMYRC) offers support, recreation, counseling and referral
to gay. lesbian, bi and trans kids 23 and younger Drop-in
computer access, pool tables and an informal place to hang
out. Weekly trans. leadership and art support group meetings.
(4-9 pm Wednesday. 4-11 pm Friday 30 24 NE Martin Luther King
Jr Blvd.. 503-872-9664 www smyrc.org )
TRANSACTIVE EDUCATION 6 ADVOCACY ha? established
a 'Parent Access to Gender Expression Support' (PAGES) group
for parents and family members of gender non-conforming
and transgender children and youth age 18 and younger
PAGES provides an opportunity for parents and family of
trans youth to share their experiences with one another in a
secure and supportive setting PAGES group meetings are free
to participating family members and caregivers Childcare is
available if needed (7-9 pm. second Monday of every month
For information and to register. 503-927-7052. familyQtransac-
tiveonline.org)
Physical Recreation
TEAM TENNIS meets Sundays at University of Portland All
levels welcome and the first time is free (8 am-noon www
teamportland-tennis.org.)
Political
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BASIC RIGHTS OREGON (BRO). the states largest
grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the
Legislature educates the public and works to end discrimina
tion through election activities. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR
97240. 503-222-6151 www basicrights org )
DEMOCRATIC 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 (503-224-6200 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 WOMEN 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 rwpdxQigc
org)
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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 jakeQrosecitymtg com.)
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.)
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 (503-246-2073
oregonglcOcare2 com www geocities.com/oregonglc )
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.)
OREGON TRADESWOMEN promotes the success of women
in the trades and educates girls and women about construe1*"
tion careers Contact for meeting info (1714 NE Alberta St
503-335-8200 www tradeswomen n e t)
FITS BOWLING invites you to come join this fgn. friendly,
alternative league at AMF Pro 300 Lanes (7 pm Friday. 3031 SE
Powell Blvd. 503-234-0237.)
OUT 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.)
THE FOREST GROUP an outdoor activities social group
welcomes lesbians of all ages and skill levels to hike snowshoe.
ski. kayak, camp and more (forestgrouppdxQyahoocom.)
GAY MEN'S WALKING GROUP invites gay bi and question
ing men to stroll in various neighborhoods around Portland
for fun. friendship and exercise (10 am Saturday Tom
503-984 4549 )
GAY WOMEN'S GOLF GROUP welcomes all levels of play
ers. (www.turfgirlz.com.)
LESBIAN EQUESTRIAN GROUP gets together for equestrian
activities in the Pacific Northwest (Denise 503-654-3865 Lynn
503-777-2339 kelravOrdrop c o m )
MANIFEST is a Portland area non-profit men s wellness com
munity that empowers men to pursue their wellness visions
6 passions together in more than 40 events 6 classes each
month, including yoga, cycling hiking. Tai Chi. healing touch.
Sex 6 Intimacy Group Work 6 Abundance Group etc. (503-
PORTLAND AREA BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (PABA) an
organization made up of businesses and individual profes
sionals in the Portland/Vancouver area recognizes fhe
rewards and challenges of being in the business world and
seeks to support and promote the efforts of its members
(503-280 7222 infoOpabacom wwwpaba com )
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Support
CLACKAMAS COUNTY PARENTS. FAMIUES A N l^
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 wwwclackamaspflig com )
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.)