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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 2011)
OREGON S LESBIAN/GAY/BI/TRANS/QUEER NEWSMAGAZINE JANUARY 7 2011 OUTREACH » C O M P L E T E H EA LTH . Y O U T H . S P IR ITU A L ITY A N D N O N -M E T R O LISTIN G S O N L IN E AT J U S T O U T .C O M lesbian, bi and trans people that reaches out to Latinos and Latinas 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 educational 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, just 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.) The Portland Lesbian Garden Club enjoys 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.lgcpdx.org. Give us a call at 503-909- 2002 with your contact information to become a member. PDX Lesbian Network hosts monthly card, games, pool and bowl ing nights, brewpub visits, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, snowshoe- ing, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, monthly bookclub, etc. We also have an annual campout 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. Please find us on Facebook and request to become a member 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 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 503-2864613. 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. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd. 503-667-5575. ian@rainbowvista.com.) Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who desire monogamy ($25/week. Call 503-348-0405 for pre-screening, relationshipgardening, com) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest open pansexual/ alternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all onentations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. (rcdc@ teleport.com. www.rcdc.org.) Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through social and cultural activities, (thesap- phosocialclub@yahoo.com.) SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming social and educa tional gathenng for GLBTQ 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 503-7844807 or 503-227-8189.) Women of the Rivers, the PortlandA/ancouver 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 Find us on Facebook or contact Knstie at kwcg@aol. com for more information, (www womenofthenvers.org.) Physical Recreation The 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.) 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) Gay Men’s Walking Group invites gay, bi and questioning men to stroll in various neighborhoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exercise. (10 am Saturday. Tom 503-9844549.) Turf Girlz Golf Group www.turfgirlz.com Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@rdrop.com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. Classes for different dance styles start each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule (503-236- 5129. ouLdancing@yahoo.com. home.att.net/~outdancing.) OutKayaking. Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores the lakes, rivers and bays of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, (wwwoutkayakmg.org.) PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games Fnday nights September through April (info@pdxpridebowl com.) PDX NetRippers is Portlands queer soccer organization with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail com. wwwmyspace.com/netrippers.) Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from Labor Day through Memonal 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. pdxbowl@ yahoo.com. www.pdxbowl.com.) Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels (groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.) Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people Youth Services Portland metros L G B T Q y o u th community is fortunate to have plentiful resources, support groups, social clubs and educational programs offered in the region. Through a passionate network of nonprofit organizations, empowered youth activists and a com mitment to providing safe spaces, outreach and leadership skill training, the organiza tions that follow have put in the hours and dollars to help the youth community realize that they are not alone— and that it does get better. — Ryan J. Prado SMYRC The Trevor Project PSU QRC Sexual & Gender Minority Youth Resource Center 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488- 7386) ortrevorproject.org Portland State University’s Queer Resource Center 503-872-9664 + smyrc.org The Trevor Project is a national 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. 503-725-9742 or qrc.pdx.edu SMYRC creates safety and support for LGBTQ youth in Oregon through youth empowerment, community building, education and direct services. The Pride Project 503-260-5792 + prideproject.org The Pride Project is a program for LGBTQ youth 21 and under in Washington County. TransActive TransActiveonline. org TransActive provides neces sary support to improve the quality of life of transgender and gender non-conforming children, youth and their families through education, services, advocacy and research. QPOWER PFLAG PFLAGPDX.org + ClackamasPFLAG.com PFLAG supports LGBTQ per sons, their families and friends through love, understanding, education and advocacy. Outside In 503-535-3800 + outsidein.org Outside In’s mission is to help homeless youth and other marginalized people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. basicrights.org QPOW ER is a group of young, motivated leaders committed to fighting to pass the policies and elect the candidates that will bring full equality to Oregon. Queer Scouts PDX “Queer Scouts PD X” on Facebook GLSEN Oregon 503-936-5614 + glsen.org/oregon The Living Room “The Living Room. Clackamas County" on Facebook The Living Room is a program for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 in Clackamas County. of all abilities and interests, whether you're a running novice or a seasoned marathoner (Gary info@portlandfrontrunners.org. www portlandfrontrunners.org.) Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest sports organi zation for the GLBT community. With open and women's divisions at all levels, RCSA plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. membership@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.) Ruby Red Flippers, a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma, Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredflippers@ yahoo.com. wwwrubyredflippers.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.) Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome (8 am-noon. www.teamportland-tennis.org.) »COMMUNITY Support Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-341- 3208. wwwclackamaspflag.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.) Central City Concern’s Women's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program provides employment and housing services to female Veterans who are homeless or in transition. Resume build ing, job search skills 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 rais ing children in the Portland area, offers play dates for kids, parenting tips and resources at Q Center (10am-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 ques tioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm the 4th Thursday of the month at the Q Center. For more information call Brett 503-3104723 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 The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected regard less of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. meetings at the Forest Grove United Church of Chnst. (7 pm, third Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG@gmail com. 503- 232-7676 www.grovenet.org/WesternWashingtonCounty/pflag) 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. (For information, 503-213-3801 orpdxglbtqidisabled@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 desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 972084928 503-533-8787. nwga@ nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.) Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Fnends of Lesbians and Gays) 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 supports all persons 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 seek ing volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program (www positive-support.org) 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 welcome! (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. (Flora.ivy@gmail.com or AJFauna@gmail.com) Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group for parents and family members of gender non-conforming and trans gender 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 Guyz 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 Afncan- Amencan same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans gender people, friends and family dedicated to empowenng and 45 improving their quality of life through social change, justice and equality (503417-7991 www unityprojectoregon.org.) Veterans for Human Rights is a non-profit Veterans Organization that 9 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 disenmination and promotes patriotism (971-235-7432, vfhrorg 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 Contact Quince Affolter (503) 261-6181 Political 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. 503-2404462 rwpdx@igc org.) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end disenmination through election activities (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 sexual minonties access to elected officials and candidates. (503-224-8200. www stonewalloregon.org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our com mon struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575.) General Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America for women and children surviving domestic violence has openings for compassionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program. You will pro vide emotional support, safety planning and resource referrals Training is provided covers dynamics of domestic violence, with an emphasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates assisted over 2,400 petitioners! Call Jen at 503.802.0494 to get more information & to take action Babble-On Toastmasters meets at 803 SW Momson (down stairs) to develop communications and leadership skills, including«! prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 803 SW Momson. 503-330-2706. www. babble-ontm org.) Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at Red and Black Cafe Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first Monday. 400 SE 12th Ave. Laury 503-2854848.) Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice info@dhor.org. wwwdhor.org.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents ^ who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regard less of gender, two adults in committed relationships who agree to co-create children should be given the same nghts as heterosexual couples. http://www.myspace com/doublerainbowfoundation Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, informa tion and assistance. (3:304:30 pm first Wednesday. Fnendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave Rachel 503-224- 2640. eracoordinator@yahoo.com.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon (503-231-5759. www equityfoundation org.) Getting Bi PDX is a women’s group that meets for discussion, cof fee and planning social events. (www gettingbipdx.com.) KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featunng local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays. This Way Out, the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays (6 pm. 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley www kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) Queer-fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am, 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport.com. www. peaceveterans. org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community 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 explonng options beyond monogamy Discussions include open relationships, extended fami lies and intentional communities Everyone is welcome (7 pm third Monday. Laury 503-2854848.) Pride at Work Oregon 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 501 (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@pndenworg www.pridenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland's queer community (4115 N. Mississippi, 503-234- 7837. info@pdxqcenter org www pdxqcenter org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterpnses (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 Shenffs Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1 30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave #1526 503-823-0027.)
