- 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
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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)