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Leather Ball and Fan Vendors Fair, (www.pdxleatheraltiance org.)
Portland LeatherMen meet every second Saturday for pottuck 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 a 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.mecom/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 dining out. Come make
some new friends. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd.
503-667-5575. ian@rambowvista.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 orientations,
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-
phosoaalclub@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@gmail.com)
Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun, social gathenng for gay
and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetanan or vegan life
style. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday.
(veggieguys@ad.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.)
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Youth Service
Portland metro’s 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 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 Joes 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.
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 PDX" 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 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.
Physical Recreation
The Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round,
induding 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 Girlz Golf Group www.turfgirtz.com
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in
the Paafic 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 com
petitive indoor soccer, outdoor scnmmages, 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.
(groupsyahoocom/group/PortiandGayBasketballAssociation.)
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 organiza
tion 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. 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.teamporttand-tennis.org.)
»COMMUNITY
Support
Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Fnends
of Lesbians and Gays) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson
Memonal 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 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
questioning 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 informa
tion 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 at 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/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, or 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.
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 explonng Portland. (For informa
tion, 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 desiring to explore and express another gender.
(PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 972084928. 503-533-8787. nwga@
nwgapdx.com. wwwnwgapdx 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 Paafic 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-
feminme 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 partiapating 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, fam-
ily@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 emotionafhealth, coming out, “passing,"
hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE
Taylor St. tranzguys@gmail.com; tranzguyspdx 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 discnmination and pro
motes patnotism. (971-235-7432, vfhr.org or Facebook “Veterans for
Human Rights')
Gay & Grey is a program of Friendly House working to enhance the
lives of older individuals 60 or better through education, advocacy,
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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 other activities geared
towards the attendees interests For current educational and soaai
opportunities call 503-228-4391 or mchamberiin@fnendlyhousenc
org
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Political
Radical Women are active m the struggle against bigotry and exploi
tation 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 queer
rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the
public and works to end discnmination through election activities
(503-222-6151. www basicnghts org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus partiapates in
policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and
delegates, and gives sexual mmonhes access to elected officials and
candidates. (503-2248200 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.)
Oregon Log Cabin Republicans meet every second Tuesday at
Hobo's. Come meet other LGBT Republicans, enjoy food and dnnk,
and discuss relevant issues (5:30-7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday,
Hobo's, 120 NW 3rd, contact Chuck King for more information at
oregonlogcabinrepublicans@gmail.com or 503816-4549)
General
Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America for women and chil
dren surviving domestic violence has openings for compassionate
people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program. You will
provide 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, Portland's most diverse Toastmasters
club, meets every Sunday afternoon to have fun while developing
communications and leadership skills Laughter and applause
guaranteed Contact 503-330-2706 or visit www babble-ontm org for *
meeting time and location.
Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and discuss
issues relevant to the bi community at The Deli Everyone is welcome
(7:30 pm first Monday. 441 N Killingsworth 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. info@dhororg
www.dhor.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 rights as heterosexual
couples. http://www.myspacecom/doublerainbowfoundation
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and indi
viduals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual
minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and
resource development Activities include sensitivity trainings, creat
ing soaai change, recreational activities, information and assistance
(3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday Fnendly House Community Center,
1737 NW 26th Ave Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordmator@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 distnbuted more than $2.8 million in grants and
scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759. www equityfounda-
tion.org.)
Getting Bi PDX is a women's group that meets for discussion, coffee
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-friendly 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 gathenng for folks explonng options beyond
monogamy Discussions include open relationships, extended farm- ,
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, bt 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@pridenw.org www.pndenw.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. wwwpdxqcenterorg.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has closed
their doors and turned their program over to Friendly House. SHARE
activities and advocacy is now incorporated in Gay & Grey. For
assistance or to get involved please call 503-228-4391.
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 5038238027.)