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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 2011)
- outreach. OREGO N'S LGBTO N EW S M A G A ZIN E explore various gardens and nurseries. Come socialize and meet other men who love plants. Contact Jim at 503-309-4342. 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 plant ing. 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 wwwlgcpdx.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 bowling nights, brewpub visits, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, monthly bookclub, etc. We also have an annual campout fa 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 occa sions. Check out our website: web.me.com/byron.w/pdxpt. Contact: 360-254-1718 a 503-2864613. Rainbow Eastenders is a group of active senkx 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 fa 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@tele- port.com. www.rcdc.org.) Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through social and cultural activities, (thesapphosocial- club@ yahoo.com.) SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming social and educational gathenng fa 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 fa gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetanan a vegan lifestyle. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday, (veg- gieguys@ aol.com.) Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets fa casual tastings of fine wines and inspired food at West Cafe. (6-8 pm third Tuesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. RSVP to 503-7844807 a 503-227-8189.) 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 exer cise (10 am Saturday. Tom 503-9844549.) Turf Girtz Golf Group www turfgirtz.com Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together fa equestnan activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. kelrav@ rdrop.com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing fa 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_danc- ing@ 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 Fnday nights September through April (info@ pdxpndebowl.com.) PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organization with competi tive indcxx soccer, outdoa scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendovefbeckham@ gmail.com www myspace.com/netrippers.) Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from Laba Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins wel come 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/PortlandGayBasketballAssoaation.) Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests, whether you’re a running novice or a sea soned marathoner. (Gary info@ portlandfrontrunners.org wwwport- landfrontrunners.org.) Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest sports organiza tion fa 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. mem- bership@ roseatysoftball org. wwwroseatysoftball org.) Rosetown Ramblers, Portland’s gay and lesbian square dance dub, dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, OR MAY 2 0 , 2011 Youth Services Portland metro’s L G B T Q yo 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 does get better. — Ryan J. Prado SMYRC The Trevor Project Sexual & Gender Minority Youth 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488- Resource Center 7386) ortrevorproject.org 503-872-9664 + smyrc.org The Trevor Project is a national SM YRC creates safety and sup 24-hour, toll-free confidential port for LGBTQ youth in Oregon suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth. through youth empowerment, community building, education The Pride Project and direct services. 503-260-5792 + prideproject.org PFLAG PFLAGPDX.org + ClackamasPFLA G. com facebook.com/pflag. portlandblackchapter PFLAG supports LGBTQ per sons, their families and friends through love, understanding, education and advocacy. TransActive The Pride Project is a program for LGBTQ youth 21 and under in Washington County. Outside In 503-725-9742 or qrc.pdx.edu Portland State University’s Queer Resource Center QPOWER basichghts.org QPOWER 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 503-535-3800 + outsidein.org Outside In helps homeless youth and other marginalized people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. “Queer Scouts PD X ” on Facebook GLSEN Oregon 503-936-5614 TransActiveonline. org TransActive’s group for transgender and gender non- conforming youth meets every 4th Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at OHSU Richmond Clinic. E-mail info@transactiveonline.org for more information. PSU QRC + glsen.org/oregon The Living Room The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to “The Living Room, Clackamas assure that each member of County” on Facebook every school community is The Living Room is a program valued and respected regard for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 in less of sexual orientation or Clackamas County. gender identity/expression. 97228-5352. www.rosetownramblers.axn.) 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.rubyredfiippers.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.teamportiand-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. www. dackamaspflag.com.) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out la ta in life, meets monthly at Q C enta. (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 Vetaans who are homeless a in transition. Resume building, job search skills and genaal case management can help you in your quest fa self-sufficiency! (2 NW 2nd Ave, 503-226-7387) Daddies and Papas, a sodal and support network fa queer men raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates for kids, parenting tips and resources at Q C enta. (10am-Noon, third Saturday of each month 4115 N Mississippi Ave., daddiesandpapas@gmail com.) The Dads Group is a social support group fa gay, bi, trans a question ing men who are dads a want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm the 4th Thursday of the month at the Q Centa. F a more information call Brett 503-3104723 or Terry 503-697-7004 or visit www thedadsgroup.com. Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Fnends of Lesbians and Gays) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support meet ings 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 thaapy group is meant to create a safe space w hae gay, bisexual, quea men and the like from the PortfandA/ancouva 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 assess ment 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 bongs togetha the GLBTQI community with physical disabilities of all types, and friends, 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 for individuals desinng to exptore and express anotha genda. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 972084928. 503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx. com. www.nwgapdx.com.) PFLAG Portland Black Chapter is a place for Black gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgenda people to come togetha with friends and family and support each oth a Meet ups are the 4th Saturday of each month at SMYRC. 503.232.7676 www.pflagpdx.org,facebook.com / pflag.portlandblackchapta 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 P e a 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 o ld a Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) TRANS-FEM stnves 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. (Fbra.ivy@ gmail.com a AJFauna@ gmail.com) Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group fa parents and family members of genda non-conforming and transgen d a children and youth age 18 and younga. PAGES provides an opportunity for parents and family of trans youth to share their expeo- ences with one anotha in a secure and supportive setting PAGES group meetings are free to partiapating family members and caregiv ers. Childcare is available if needed. (7-9 pm, second Monday of every month. F a information and to regista, 503-927-7052, family@ transac- tiveonline.org.) Tranz Guyz is a p e a support and discussion group that meets at Q C enta fa people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/ guys, intersex, genderquea, 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. tranz- guys@ gmail.com; tranzguyspdx.org) Vetaans for Human Rights is a non-profit Vetaans Organization that promotes the full recognition and equal protection of active reserve and Vetaan 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 promotes patriotism (971-235- 7432, vfhr.org or Facebook “Vetaans fa Human Rights") Gay & Grey is a program of Friendly House w aking to enhance the 45 j* : lives of okter individuals 60 a betta through education, advocacy, hous ing 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 o th a activities geared towards the attendees interests F a current educational and social opportunities call 503-2284391 a mchamber1in@fnendlyhousanc.org Political Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita tion Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-2404462 rwpdx@igc o rg ) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest grassroots quea 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 participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and dele gates, and gives sexual minorities access to elected officials and can didates. (503-224-8200 www.stonewaltoregon org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and okter the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront agasm , to share mutual interests and to expen- ence the joy of playing and working togetha. (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Oregon Log Cabin Republicans meet every second Tuesday at Hobo's. Come meet o th a LGBT Republicans, enpy 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 ore- gonlogcabinrepublicans@ gmail.com or 503-6164549) General Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America fa women and chil dren surviving domestic violence has openings for compassionate people to assist in our restraining o rd a 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 o v a 2,400 petitioners! Call Jen at 503.802.0494 to get more information & to take action. Babble-On Toastmasters, Portland’s most diverse Toastmasters dub, meets every Sunday afternoon to have fun while developing communi cations and leadership skills. Laughter and applause guaranteed Contact 503-330-2706 a visit www.babble-ontm org fa 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 503-2854848.) Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedi cated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site fa programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. info@ dhaorg w wwdha.org.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all q u e a parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regardless of genda, two adults in committed relationships who agree to cocreate children should be given the same rights as heterosexual couples http://www myspace.com/doublerainbowfoundation Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of o ld a members of the sexual minonties community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, aeating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance (3:304:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Centa, 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. wwwequityfounda- tion.org.) Getting Bi PDX is a women's group that meets for discussion, coffee and planning social events. (www gettingtxpdx.com .) 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 R iva, 100.7 FM W illamette Valley www.kboo.fm. kbooout)oud@yahoo com .) Queer-fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully’s Coffee (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@ teleport.com. www peacevetaans.org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to cre ate safe schools and communities fa families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792. wwworegonsafeschools org.) Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks explonng options beyond monogamy. Discussions indude open relationships, extended families 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, tx and trans issues and lets the quea community support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208.503-516-2498.) Pride Northwest a voluntea-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks vendors and volunteers fa the Portland Pride Festival, which is held every F atha’s Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788. info@ pridenworg www.pndenworg.) Q C en ta is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland’s quea community. (4115 N Mississippi, 503-234- 7837. info@ pdxqcentaorg w w w pdxqcentaorg.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has dosed thar doors and turned thar program o v a to Friendly House SHARE activities and advocacy is now incorpaated in Gay & Grey. F a assis tance a to get involved please call 503-2284391 The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the quea community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1:30pm. 1111 SW Second Ave #1526.503-823-0027)
