O R E G O N S LE SB IAN/GAY/BI/TRAN S/Q UE E R NEW SM AG AZINE
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Women of all orientations can connect and ask questions
during the Kink/ Women's Welcoming Munch at 7 pm ever/
second Tuesday (503-972-2233. www pdxbadgirls n e t)
BOOKWOMEN is a lesbian discussion group that meets
monthl/ to share stories, favorite authors, top 10 lists and
opinions and reviews of the assigned book (503-689-0305
mikkata@comcast.net.)
BO RDER RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB provides social
opportunities for ga/ men interested in recreational motor-
c/cle touring and camping. (503-325-2209. brmcprez@
borderriders com.)
CHARGED* is a free monthl/ club night for HIV* men. on
third Tuesda/s. hosted b/ Zora Phoenix at CC Slaughters in
Portland (219 NW Davis St.. 503-298-9135)
COQSURE is a social group for people who were assigned
a female sex at birth but identif/ otherwise (female-to-
male. genderqueer. drag king, etc.) First Sunda/ meetings
are open to partners and families of an/ configuration.
(503-971-1515 groups yahoo com/group/coqsure.)
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 visibility and combat femmephobia in the
communit/at large (wwwnotsorry.org/fagpdx.)
50* LESBIAN SOCIAL GROUP for women meets on the third
Saturda/ of the month (9-7 pm. 503-692-3360 or 971-216-1173.
sutaytig@aol com.)
FTM PACIFIC NW OR 8 WA is a social and discussion
group for female-to-male trans men (groups./ahoo
com/group/FTM_PacificNW.)
FUNNY LADIES, a social group for nice lesbians 35 and older
as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the
second Saturda/ 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 ga/gu/sgarden-
ing@yahoo.com,
GAY MEN WHO HAVE LOST THEIR PARTNERS meets at the West
Cafe to provide an opportunit/ for conversation and social­
izing. The death need not have occurred recently (7:30 pm
second W ednesday 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.)
GENEALOGY GROUP forming. Gather with other lesbian
researchers to trace /our famil/ tree and tackle "brickwall"
female ancestors. (famhistnw@aol com.)
GET OFF MY AXEI is a lesbian RPG gam ing group in the
tradition of Dungeons 6 Dragons. d20. etc. We pla/ various
PG-13 cam paigns as suits us. sharing laughs and kicking
kobolds as we go. Dust off /our geek armor and join us!
(LynneMe2@gmail.com)
Happ/ Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to
building the visibility communit/ participation and collective
leadership of lesbian women of color through a wide variet/
of social, networking, consciousness-raising and action-
oriented activities, events and projects. (503.769.9351. www
happyoursproductions.com.)
IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN ROSE COURT OF OREGON is the oldest
g a y lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising organization
in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Monda/s of
each month, (www rosecourt org.)
JEWISH GAY MEN'S GROUP-please call for meeting time and
place (503-296-5939. efraimlevi@aol com.)
T H E Y E A R IN
Outreach
As established education issues reared
their collective heads and new ones
prompted fresh ideas, 2010 saw a renewed
focus on community outreach. Response to
national news o f teenage LGBTQ_suicide,
the need for increased transgender aware­
ness, same-sex parenting support and
community resources for senior members
of the L G B T Q com m unity all contributed
to a boon in providing information to those
who need it.
The Sexual and Gender Minority
Youth Resource Center continued its ex­
cellent programming as a safe, welcoming
space for LGBTQ_youth in the Portland
metro area. Through its Bridge 13 training
program—which offers strategies for inter­
rupting bullying and problematic language
and behaviors, among other de-escalating
tactics— SMYRC stood on the forefront of
local youth activism following an alarming
number of suicides among the nation’s
L G B T Q jo u th .
Another vocal presence, TransActive
Education and Advocacy lobbied for edu­
cation and awareness statewide and beyond
for transgender and gender non-conform­
ing rights. Executive Director Jenn Burleton
called out the LGBTQ_community in No­
vember, following the Q_Center’s “W e are
H ere” Youth Forum, in an effort to bolster
support for earlier childhood education for
gender non-conforming expression and
for g a y lesbian, bi and trans people that reaches out to
Latinos and Latinos by organizing events and retreats and
advocating HIV prevention. Meets ever/ 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 pan-
sexual. nonprofit B/D/S/M. leather and fetish lifestyle orga­
nizations in the Northwest. Regular social and educational
opportunities, including KinkFest. Leather Ball and Fall
Vendors Fair (www pdxleatheralliance.org )
KESHET Is a social connection group for queer Jews and
their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends,
\ PORTLAND LEATHERMEN meet ever/ second Saturday for
whether Jewish or not. It meets monthl/ for potluck dinners
potluck and socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle
and special events. (Ira Forleiter. iraf@spiritone.com. or visit
and keep abreast of leather happenings. No dues, no
www gayjewishportland.com)
formal organization, no officers or board, just leather social­
LAVENDER WOMYN is a lesbian social group with chapters
ization for the past 21 /ears. (360-896-6665 TuckerWalter®
in Portland. Salem. Eugene. Corvallis-Albany Rogue Valle/,
gmail.com.)
and Grants Pass. The/ organize several events throughout
PORTLAND LESBIAN BOOK CLUB gathers monthly
the /ear including potlucks. B B Q s. bowling, bunco, game
to chat about a chosen book or to attend selected
night, and more. (Visit lavenderwom/n com or email Kim at
events.
(6:30
pm
third
Tuesday
groups/ahoo.
support@lavenderwomyn.com for more information.)
com/group/portlandlesbianbookclub.)
LESBIAN HORROR MOVIE FANS meet at various Portland
We are women who dig dirt! Members of the PORTLAND
theaters to watch movies together Contact kawfeelover®
LESBIAN GARDEN CLUB enjoy all things green, from the latest
yahoo com for more information
perennial or vegetable finds to yard design and container
LESBIANS WITH DEGREES is a social group that was started
planting We focus not on meetings, but on garden and
for degreed women, but no degree is necessary Just come
nursery tours, plant/seed exchanges, and holiday parties All
and join the fun! Pool parties. Scrabble and more (Lani
ages and levels of expertise are welcome, and for $10 a year
503-233-3557 Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe®
you can have access to our entire website www Igcpdx org
yahoogroups com.)
Give us a call at 503-909-2002 with your contact information
OREGON COAST GROUP WINDANSEA is a new group
to become a member
embarking on the journe/ of bringing the LGBT com­
PDX LESBIAN NETWORK invites all women to join us in our
munit/ at the Oregon Coast together to support our pre­
activities We host monthly card, games, pool and bowling
cious community Lets get together and figure out how
nights. Beerpub visits, all outdoors activities.hiking. kayak­
to enhance our coastal lives together, and let's have fun!
ing. backpacking, snowshoeing. skiing, snowboarding, cross
(Commonwind@/a hoo.com)
country skiing, monthly bookclub. Women who love football
OREGON MEN ENJOYING NATURISM is a social organization
for ga/ male naturists/nudists Social gathering second
Saturda/ of ever/ month. (omenpdx@omenpdx org www
o m e n p d yorg)
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 CM 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 gam e along! (11:30 am-5 pm first Sunday
bruntl239@gmail.com.)
THE GAY PINOCHLE GROUP meets Sundays at Hobo's. Come
play cards and meet the gan g New players always welcome
(6 pm 120 NW Third Ave Mike 503-641-7224 )
PODER LATINO is a nonprofit social community voice group
etc etc We also have an annual Cam p 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 I960 as a social group for older
G ay men as well as younger men who enjoy their Compaq/
Activitfts include potluck meals, picnics, dinners out. Bingo,
celebrations of special holiday occasions Check out our
website webme.com/byron w/pdxpt Contact 360-259-1718
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 dining out. Come make some new friends (H
perception awareness. The organization’s
tireless efforts prompted Mayor Sam Ad­
ams to proclaim the week of December 5-11
as Transgender Child Awareness Week.
W ith marriage equality and family de­
bates as hot a topic as ever, same-sex par­
enting resources also entered the spotlight.
Q_ Center groups and classes such as
Daddies and Papas and The M om’s
Group provided support to same-sex par­
ents. Meanwhile, adoption, surrogacy and
reproductive medicine resources including
Northwest Surrogacy Center, Open
Adoptions & Family Services in Eugene
and Oregon Reproductive Medicine
helped answer tough questions for hopeful
nurturers.
Outreach for the elder LG B TQ com m u­
nity flourished with May’s annual Gay &
Grey Senior Resource Fair, which sought
to develop affordable housing options for
LGBTQ_seniors, among other services. Just
prior to that, the Elder Resource Alliance
(ERA) partnered with Volunteers Involved
for the Emotional W ell-Being o f Seniors
(VIEWS) to forge a weekly group meeting
designated for senior LGBTQcitizens.
Services for the queer community con­
tinue to thrive through the new year. Visit
these Outreach pages often to find out
who’s new on the block.
— Ryan J. Prado
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 gather­
ing for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy veg­
etarian or vegan lifestyle A variety of activities and monthly
potlucks on the las* Saturday (veggieguys@aol.com.)
TUESDAY TWILIGHT TASTINGS meets for casual tastings of
fine wines and inspired food at Wes* 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, encour­
ages 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
CLA CK AM A S CO U NTY PARENTS. FA M IU ES A N D
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 www clackam aspflag com )
LATE AWAKENINGS o support group for lesbians who cam e
out later in life, meet» monthly at Q Center (7 pm third
Tuesday. 4(15 N Mississippi Ave 503-227-0605 )
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CENTRAL C m CONCERN'S WOMEN'S HOMELESS VETERANS
REINTEGRATION PROGRAM provides employment a n d hous­
ing services to female Veterans in the Portland area who are
homeless or in transition Resume building, job search skids
and general case management can help you in your quest
for self-sufficiency* (2 NW 2nd Ave 503-226-7387)
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.)
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. FAMIUES. 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 wwwgrovenet
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 sup­
port 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. FAMIUES 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 main­
tains 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 home­
less 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.)
TRANS-FEM strives to engage and unite anyone on the
trans-feminine spectrum through community building,
social events, and activism Meetings at Q Center every
third Tuesday from 7-9 p m for fun. discussion, and support
around what it means to be on the trans-fern side of things
(Flora ivy@gmail.com or AJFauna@gmail.com)
TRANSACTIVE EDUCATION 8 ADVOCACY has established
a "Parent Access to Gender Expression Support" (PAGES)
group for parents and family members of gender non-con­
forming 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. sec­
ond Monday of every month For information and to register
503-927-7052. family@transactiveonline o r g )
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. genderqueer
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, bisex­
ual and transgender people friends and family dedicated
to empowering and improving their quality of life through
social change, justice and equality (503-417-7991 www
unityprojectoregon 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-
74 3 2. vfhr org or Facebook "Veterans for Human Rights")
VIEWS. Volunteers Involved for the Emotional Well-being
of Seniors, and ERA provide a weekly peer support group
for LGBTQ older adults at Friendly House Contact Quince
potter (503) 261-6181
Political
RADICAL WOMEN are dtttve in the struggle against bigotry
arfef exploitation Call us to get Involved' (6 30 pm second
and fourth Monday 819 N Killingsworth St 503-240-9962
rwpdx@igc o rg )