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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.
T uckerWalter@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 gathering for GLBTQ Latinos. (6:30-8:30pm, Educate Ya, 200
NE 20th Ave. Suite-10, somos.info@igmail.com)
Soyboys Vegetarian Men’s Group is a fun, social gathenng 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.)
Physical R ecreation
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 503-984-4549.)
Turf Girtz Golf Group www.turfgirtz.com
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian 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. out_dancing@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 (www.outkayaking.org.)
PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting for fun games Friday
nights September through April, (info@pdxpridebowl.com.)
PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organization with
competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all
levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail.
com. www.myspace.com/netrippers.)
Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association 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. 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
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
outreach
FEBRUARY 18. 2011
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■Youth Services 1
Portland metro’s LG B T Q you th community is fortunate to have plentiful resources,
support groups, social clubs and educational programs offered in the region. Through a
passionate network o f 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) or trevorproject.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
SM YRC creates safety and
support for LGBTQ youth
in Oregon through youth
empowerment, community
building, education and direct
services.
The Pride Project
503-260-5792 + phdeproject.org
The Pride Project is a program
for LGBTQ youth 21 and under
in Washington County.
Trans Active
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.
the Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma,
Hood Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters (rubyredflippers@
yahoo.com. www.rubyredflippers.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 Fnends
of Lesbians and Gays) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson
Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-341-
3208 www.dackamaspflag.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 fa 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 a ques
tioning men who are dads a want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm the 4th
Thursday of the month at the Q Center. F a more information call Brett
503-310-4723 a Terry 503-697-7004 a visit www.thedadsgroup.com.
Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and sup
port meetings at the Faest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm,
third Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG@gmail.com.
503-232-7676.
www.grovenet.org/WestemWashingtonCounty/
pflag)
Gay/Bisexual Men's Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group
is meant to create a safe space where gay, bisexual, queer men
and the like from the Portland/Vancouver area can intimately
discuss issues relevant to their lives. Our goal is to help gay men
build intimacy and trust in ways that facilitate interpersonal growth,
depth, and connection. If you are interested in becoming involved
in the Gay Men’s Therapy Group, a if you would like information
about fees and the initial assessment process, please contact Dr.
Rich Nobles, Psychologist Resident, at Portland Psychotherapy at
503 281 4852 ext. 6. Please leave a message and Dr Nobles will
return your call shortly.
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.
GLBTQI disability group brings together the GLBTQI community
with physical disabilities of all types, and fnends, fa activities such
as movie-going, music, eating out and exploring Portland. (F a
information, 503-213-3801 a pdxglbtqidisabled@comcast.net)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group fa 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
fa individuals desiring to exptore and express another gender
(PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787. nwga@
nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.)
Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends 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. wwwpflagpdx.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
P ea 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 olda. 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 C enta every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
(Flaa.ivy@ gmail.com aAJFauna@ 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 younga. PAGES provides
an opportunity fa 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 F a information and to regista, 503-927-
7052, family@ transactiveonline.org.)
Tranz Guyz is a p e a support and discussion group that meets
at Q Center fa people assigned female at birth but identifying as
trans men/guys, intersex, gendaquea, questioning, FtM, etc.
Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing,"
hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE
Taytor St. tranzguys@gmail.com; tranzguyspdx.org)
Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and African-
American same-genda-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-
genda people, friends and family dedicated to empowenng 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
(971-235-7432, vfhr org a Facebook ‘Veterans for Human Rights")
Gay & Grey is a program of Friendly House working to enhance the
lives of okter indivxluals 60 a betta through education, advocacy,
housing support, outreach and resource development Activities include
a monthly social on the second Thursday of each month, yoga classes,
diversity trainings, and a host of otha activities geared towards the
attendees interests F a current educational and social opportunities
cal 503-228-4391 a mchamber1in@fnendlyhousanc org
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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. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc org )
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots quea a
rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the
public and works to end discrimination through election activities,
(503-222-6151 wwwbasicrights.org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in
policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and
delegates, and gives sexual minorities access to elected officials
and candidates. (503-224-8200. www stonewallaegon.org.)
Old Lesbians O rganizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians
60 and o ld a the chance to meet like-minded women in our com
mon struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to
expenence the joy of playing and working togetha (1 pm second
Wednesday. 503-286-3575.)
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G eneral
Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America fa women and
children surviving domestic violence has openings fa compassionate
people to assist in our restraining orda 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 o va 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 M
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 503-285-4848.)
Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization
dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and
allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community
resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. mfo@dha.org. www.dha.org.)
Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all quea parents
who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regard
less of genda, two adults in committed relationships who agree to *
co-create children should be given the same nghts as hetaosexual
couples. http://wwwmyspace.com/doublaainbowfoundation
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. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly
House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-
2640. eracoordinata@ 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 fa discussion, cof
fee and planning social events. ( www.gettingbipdx co m .)
KBOO-FM’s Out Loud quea news and public affairs show, featunng '
local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays
This Way Out, the international quea show, airs on first, third and fifth
Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood Riva, 100.7 FM
Willamette Valley wwwkboo fm. kbooouttoud@yahoo com .)
Queer-fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays
at Tully’s Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com.
www peacevetaans o rg )
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to
create safe schools and communities fa families, educators and
students statewide (503-260-5792. www oregonsafeschools org.)
Polyamory Circle is a gathenng fa folks exploring options beyond
monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, extended fami- *
lies and intentional communities. Everyone is welcome. (7 pm third
Monday. Laury 503-285-4848.)
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 fa the Portland Pnde Festival, which
is held every Father’s Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-
9788 info@pridenw org www pridenw org.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection
within Portland’s quea community. (4115 N Mississippi, 503-234-
7837. info@ pdxqcenta.org ww wpdxqcenterag.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has
closed their doors and turned their program o v a to Friendly House.
SHARE activities and advocacy is now incorpaated in Gay & Grey *
F a assistance a to get involved please call 503-228-4391.
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with
representatives from the Multnomah County S henf s Office and the
Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the
quea community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1 30 pm
1111 SW Second Ave. #1526.503-823-0027.)