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AUGUST 20 2010 ¿JI OREGON S LE S BIAN/GAY/B l/TRAN S/QU E E R NEWSMAGAZINE H ji] OUTREACH » COMPLETE HEALTH. YOUTH. SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS ONLINE AT JUSTOUT.COM second Tuesday. (503-972-2233 www pdxbadgirls.net ) pm. contact Anthony G at 503-729-3102) 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 mikkata@comcast.net.) 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 lOam-Noon. third Saturday of each month 4115 N Mississippi Ave daddiesandpapas@gmail com ) BORDER RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motor cycle touring and camping (503-325-2204. brmcprez® borderriders.com.) CASCADE FLYERS are gay lesbian and bi aviators, both pri vate and professional, in Washington, Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area (503-701- 7922. casflyers@yahoo.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.. 503-248-9135) 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.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.) SCUBA into September with RUBY RED FLIPPERS If you’ve ever dreamed o f exploring the deep, dark treasures o f the oceans, Class fees run $335 for nonmembers, $300 for members. lakes, rivers and more, Portland-based Annual membership dues in R R F Ruby Red Flippers is your best bet to support Pride booth activities, ongoing 50* LESBIAN SOCIAL GROUP for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 971-216-1173. sutaytig@aol.com.) set it in motion. Acting as a one-stop club events and provide operating funds. resource for all your educational SC U B A R R F offers two levels o f membership— FTM PACIFIC NW OR 6 WA is a social and discus sion group for female-to-male trans men. (groups.yahoo. com/group/FTM.PacificNW.) needs, Ruby Red Flippers provides wa one for couples, priced at $40, and one ter-curious LG BTQ ^and straight folks for individuals, at $25 per year. If you’re the opportunity to connect for diving ad a paid member of RRF, you can take ad ventures in the Northwest and beyond. vantage of discounts on classes, club dives 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 GUYS GARDENING is a member supported organization focused on growing, harvesting and storing food crops. Contact Tom Winterrowd. 503-263-2696. or gayguysgardening@yahoo.com. 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 "brickwall" female ancestors, (famhistnw@aol.com.) The organization enjoys a far-reaching and dive weekends at the Yellow House membership and runs the gamut of div in Hoodsport, W ash., where the group ing experiences, from certification classes holds many of its Open W ater Certifica all the way through opportunities to go tion dives. on advanced diving trips outside o f our For more information on how to get GET OFF MY AXE! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of Dungeons 6 Dragons, d20. etc. We play various PG-13 campaigns as suits us. sharing laughs and kicking kobolds as we go. Dust off your geek armor and join us! (LynneMe2@gmail.com) region. In fact, R R F will be holding its your flippers wet, contact R R F by email at Summer Open W ater Certification course secretary@rubyredflippers.org or visit them Friday, September 3-Sunday, September on the web at rubyredflippers.org 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.) 5 at M t. Scott Pool (5 5 3 0 SE 72nd Ave.). IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN ROSE COURT 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.) JEWISH GAY MEN S GROUP-please call for meeting time and place (503-246-5939 efraimlevi@aol.com.) KESHET is a social connection group for queer Jews and ♦heir spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, whether Jewish or not. It meets monthly for potluck dinners and special events. (Ira Forleiter. iraf@spiritone com, or visit wwwgayjewishportland.com.) LAVENDER WOMYN is a lesbian social group with chapters in Portland. Salem. Eugene. Corvallis-Albany. Rogue Valley, and Grants Pass. They organize several events throughout the year including potlucks. BBQ's. bowling, bunco, game night, and more (Visit lavenderwomyn.com or email Kim at support@lavenderwomyn com for more information.) 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 Igcpdx 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 ) 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.) OREGON COAST GROUP WINDANSEA is a new group embarking on the journey of bringing the LGBT community at the Oregon Coast together to support our precious com munity. Let's get together and figure out how to enhance our coastal lives together, and let's have fun! (Contact Jsea at jsea@lavenderwomyn com or call 503-475-8015 ) OREGON MEN ENJOYING NATURISM is a social organiza tion for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering second Saturday of every month. (omenpdx@omenpdx org www omenpdxorg.) 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) 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 bruntl234@gmail.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 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.) PORTLAND LEATHERMEN 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, jus* leather socialization for the past 21 years. (360-896-6665. TuckerWalter@gmail 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.) We are women who dig dirt! Members of the PORTLAND LESBIAN GARDEN CLUB enjoy all things green from the latest perennial or vegetable finds to yard design and container planting We focus not on meetings, but on garden and nursery tours, plant/ seed exchanges, and holiday parties All ages and levels of expertise are welcome, and for $10 a year you can have access to our entire website: www Igcpdx org Give us a call at 503- 909-2002 with your contact information to become a member 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 well as younger men who enjoy their com pany 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 — Ryan J. Prado 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.com.) 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, (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.) SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming social and educational gathering for gay. lesbians, bisexuals, trans. and queer Latinos (6:30-8:30pm. Educate Ya. 200 NE 20th Ave Suite-10, somos.info@gmail.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. (veggieguys@aol com.) TUESDAY TWILIGHT TASTINGS meets for casual tastings 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 seminars, rider training and organized and pickup rides Monthly meetings will be announced: find us on Facebook or contact Kristie at kwcg@ aol.com for more information, (www womenoftherivers org ) »COMMUNITY 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 www clackamaspflag com ) LATE AWAKENINGS a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly a* Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday 4115 N Mississippi Ave 503 227-0605 ) CO-DEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS-GAYS AND LESBIANS WHO LOVE TOO 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 24th Ave.. in the Board Room (7:30-8 30 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 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 FOREST GROVE PFLAG (PARENTS. FAMILIES. AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support meetings a* 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) GLBTQI DISABILITY GROUP brings together the GLBTQI community with physical disabilities of all types and friends, for activities such as movie-going music, eating out and exploring Portland Come meet others like yourself, connect with old friends and make new friends! (For information. 503- 213-3801 or pdxglbtqidisabled@comcast net) 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. (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 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx 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. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 www pflagpdx org ) POSITIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATION (PSA) supports all persons (LGBTQ and Straight) that have been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the Pacific Northwest The PSA maintains a comprehensive web site that people can visit to help newly diagnosed persons get help and support The PSA is also seeking volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program (www positive-support.org) QUEERZONE identifies and meets the needs of queer homeless youth by providing advocacy, safety, support resources, referral and a safe place for them to socialize and get the help they need (6-8 pm Monday New Avenues for Youth. 812 SW 10th Ave 6-8 pm Tuesday. Outside In. 1132 SW 13th Ave 4-11 pm Saturday, Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center, 2100 SE Belmont St.) SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS (SIA) meets each Wednesday at 6 p m at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and older Newcomers are wel come! (909 NW 24th St.) TRANSACTIVE EDUCATION 6 ADVOCACY has estab lished 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. family@transactiveonline org.) TRANZ GUYS GROUP 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 tranzguys@gmail com: tranzguyspdx 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 (5 0 3-417-7991 www umtyprojectoregon org ) VETERANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS is a non-profit Veterans Organization that promotes the full recognition and equal protection of active reserve and Veteran members of the U S Armed Forces VFHR advocates for gays lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the U S. Military VFHR opposes all forms of discrimination and promotes patriotism. (971-235- 7432. vfhr.org or Facebook "Veterans for Human Rights") 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 basicnghts 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 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 WOMEN are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (6 30 pm second and fourth Monday 819 -N Killingsworth St 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc org )
