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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 3, 2011)
OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE explore various gardens and nurseries. Com e socialize and meet other < o u tre a c h > ....................................... * ....................................... ........................ Portland Leather Alliance s 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, 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 B o ok C lu b 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 a vegetable finds to yard design and container plant ing. W e 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. PO X Lesbian Netw ork hosts monthly card, gam es, pool and bowling nights, brewpub visits, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, snowshoeing, skiing, snovfooarding, cross country skiing, monthly bookclub, etc. We also have an annual campout for members in Sum m er and pardpate 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.conVbyron.w/pdxpt. Contact: 360-254-1718 or 503-2804613. R ainbow Eastenders is a group of active senior gay men vfoo meet at Rainbow Vista in Gresham to socialize, travel and attend outings, including holiday parties, ocean cruises and dining ou t Com e make som e 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 ^ io desire monogamy. ($25toeek, C a ll 503-348-0405 for pre-screening, relationshipgardening.com ) Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest open pansexual/ alternative sexuality dub in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. (rcdc@ tele- port.com. www.rcdc.org.) Sappho Sodai Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through soda! and cultural activities, (thesapphosodal- dub@ yahoo.com .) SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming sodai and educational gathering for G LBTQ Latinos. (6:30-8:30pm, Educate Ya, 200 N E 20th Ave. Suite-10, som os.info@ gm ail.com) ...... . . ...... ................. . ...................... . . .............. ....... ........ Youth Services men who love plants. Contact Jim at 503-309-4342. Leather Ball and Fall Vendors Fair (www pdxleatheralliance.org.) . Portland metro’s LG B T Q youth 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— am 1 that it does get better. —R yan J. Prado The Trevor Project SMYRC Sexual & Gender Minority Youth 866-4-U-TREVOR (866488- 7386) ortrevorproject.org Resource Center 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 The Pride Project is a program for LGBTQ youth 21 and under in Washington County. PFLAGPDX.org + OackamasPFLAG.com facebook. com/pflag. portlandblackchapter Outside In PFLAG supports LGBTQ per sons, their families and friends through love, understanding, education and advocacy. 503-725-9742 or qrc.pdx.edu Portland State University’s Queer Resource Center QPOWER basicrights.org Outside In helps homeless youth and other marginalized people move toward improved health and self-sufficiency. “ Queer Scouts PDX* on Facebook GLSEN Oregon 503-936-5614 + glsen.org/oregon TransActiveonline. org The Living Room The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network strives to “The Living Room, Oackamas assure that each member of Count/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. 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. 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 social op p ortu nities call 503-2284391 or mchamberiin@friendlyhousemc org Political R ad ical W om en 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. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@ igc org.) B a sic R ig h ts O regon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination (503-2223151. www.basicrights.org.) through election activities. D em ocratic Party of O regon's G LB T C au cu s participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and defe^ gates, and gives sexual minorities access to elected officials and can didates. (503-224-8200. www.stonewalloregon.org.) O ld Le sb ian s O rganizing fo r Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experi ence the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575.) O regon Log C abin R ep u b lican s meet every second Tuesday at Hobo’s. Com e meet other LG BT Republicans, enjoy food and drink, 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 TransActive PSU QRC lives of older individuals 60 or better through education, advocacy, hous ing support, outreach and resource development Activities include a 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@ gm ail.com or 503316-4549) General Home Free, a program of Volunteers of Am erica for women and chil dren surviving domestic violence has openings for com passionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program. You w> provide emotional support, safety planning and resource referrals Training is provided covers dynam ics of dom estic violence, with an em phasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates assisted over 2,400 petitioners! Call Jen at 503.802.0494 to get more information ft to take action. Babble-On Toastmaster», Portland's most diverse Toastmasters dub, meets every Sunday afternoon to have fun while developing commugF cations and leadership s k is . Laughter and applause guaranteed" Contact 503-330-2706 or visit www.babble-ontim.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 503-2854848.) Deaf ft Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedi cated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our W eb site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-5173880 TTY/voice. info@ dha.org. www.dha.org.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents Soyboys Vegetarian Men’s Group is a fun, social gathering for gay \Mio oo-conceive children to be treated equally W e believe, regardless and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday, (veg- 97228-5352. www.rosetownramblers.com.) 213-3801 or pdxglbtqidisabled@ comcast.net) of gender, two adults in committed relationships who agree to cocreate gieguys@ ad.com .) Ruby Red Flippers, a group o fg a y and lesbian scuba divers in tbe Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets for casual tastings of fine wines and Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma, Hood to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges inspired food at W est Cafe. ( 6-8 pm third Tuesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. R S V P to 503-784-4807 or 503-227-8189.) , Canal and other Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredflippets@yahoo. of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday. M elissa com. www.rubyredflippers.org.) Greeney 503-223-9511.) Physical Recreation She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians 18 and older, organizes year-round climbing and training events chosen according to Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box The Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, including hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting and skill level. Monthly meetings are held at Bagdad Pub. (6:30-7:30 pm second Thursday. 3702 S E Hawthorne Blvd. www.sherocks.wetpaint 4928, Portland, O R 972084928. 503-5333787. nwga@nwgapdx com. www.nw 3 apdx.com .) mountain biking. (PO Box 2201, Portland, O R 97208-2201. www. com.) adventuregroup.org.) Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome. (8 am-noon. www.teamportland-tennis.org.) PFLAG Portland Black Chapter is a place for Black gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people to com e together with friends and family and support each other. Meet ups are the 4th Saturday of each Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the fun and fitness \Mth this dynam ic group, (www.amazondragons.org) »COMMUNITY month at SM Y R C . 503.232.7676 www.pflagpdx.org,facebook.com / ptlag.portlandblackchapter Gay Men’s Walking Group invites gay, bi and questioning men to stroll in various neighborhoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exer Support cise. (10 am Saturday. Tom 503-984-4549.) Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends of Portland PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Turf Girtz Golf Group, www.turfgirtz.com Lesbians and Gays) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth S t 503-341-3208. www. Amazon Dragons Padding Club invites women 16 and older to join Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503354-3865 Lynn 503-777-2339 kelrav@ rdrop.com.) Out Dancing teaches dancing for sam e-sex couples at Ankeny Street Studio. C lasses 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/~outdanang.) 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 gam es Friday nights Septem ber through April. (info@ pdxpridebaM.com .) PDX NetRIppere is Portland’s queer soccer organization with competi tive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@ gmail.com. www. myspace.conVnetrippers.) Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from Labor Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood BcrM Drop-ins wel com e anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 N E Halsey St. Mailing address: P O Box 42034, Portland, O R 97232. 5033933261. pdxbowl@ yahoo.com. www.pdxbaM.com.) Portland Gay Basketball Association welcom es all skill levels, (groups yahoo com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.) dackam aspflag.com .) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians vfoo cam e out later m life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday. 4115 N Mtesissippi Ave 503-227-0605.) Central City Concern’s Women’s Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program provides employment and housing services to female Veterans who are hom eless or in transition. Resum e building, 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 raising 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 M ississippi Ave., daddiesandpapas@ gm ail.com .) The Dads Group is a social support group tor gay, bi, trans or question ing men i M xj 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 503-310-4723 or Terry 503397-7004 or visit www.thedadsgroup.com. Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) welcom es everyone to to its monthly program and support meet ings at the Forest Grove United Church of C h rist (7 pm, third Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. P FLA G FG@ gm ail.com . 503-232-7676. wwwgrovenet.org/WestemWashingtonCounty/pflag) all abilities and interests, whether you're a running novice or a sea soned marathoner (Gary info@portlandfrontrunners.org. www.port- Gay/Bisexual Men’s Therapy G roup This weekly therapy group is meant to create a safe space \Miere 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 landfrontrunners.org.) trust in ways that facilitate interpersonal growth, depth, and connection. Portland Frontrunners welcom es gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest sports organiza tion for the G LBT community. With open and women's divisions at all levels, R C S A plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays If you are interested in becoming involved in the Gay M en’s Therapy Group, or if you would like information about fees and the initial assess throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Com plex in at Portland Psychotherapy at 503.281.4852 ext. Hillsboro. Join a team or form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. mem- bership@ rosecitysoftball.org. wwwrosedtysoffball.org.) m essage and Dr. Nobles \MH return your call shortly. Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub, dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, O R ment process, please contact Dr. Rich Nobles, Psychologist Resident, 6 . Please leave a GLBTQ! disability group brings together the GLBTQI community with physical disabilities of afl types, and friends, for activities such as movie going, m usic, eating out and exploring Portland. (For information, 503- children should be given the sam e 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 older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:304:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@ yahoo.oom.) 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. (503-2313759. www.equityfounda- tion.org.) Getting B i PDX is a women's group that meets for discussion, coffee and planning social events. ( www.gettingbipdx.com ) Church. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson S t 503-232-7676. www.pflagpdx.org.) KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring, Positive Support Association supports all persons that have been affected by the HIV/AIDS epidem ic here in the Pacific Northwest. The P S A maintains a com prehensive web site that people can visit to help local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays This W ay O u t 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 neiMy diagnosed persons get help and support. The P S A is also seek ing volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program, (www.positive-support.org) Willamette Valley, www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@ yahoo.com .) Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each W ednesday at 6 peareveterans o rg ) p.m. at the Alano Club and welcom es any sex abuse survivors age 18 and older Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th S t) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to cre 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@ gm ail.com ) Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PA G ES) group for parents and family members of gender non-conforming and transgen der children and youth age 18 and younger. P A G E S provides an opportunity for parents and family of trans youth to share therr experi ences with one another in a secure and supportive setting. P A G ES group meetings are free to participating family members and caregiv ers. Childcare is available if needed. (7-9 pm, second Monday of every month. For information and to register, 503-927-7052, fam iiy@ transac- tiveonline.org.) Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 N E Broadway, nwvp@teleport.com www. ate safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792. wwworegonsafeschools org.) Potyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond monogamy. D iscussions indude open relationships, extended fam ikdS 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, O R 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.pridenw.org.) guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, ■passing,’ hormones and Q Center is a space that increases visibiSty and fosters a connection iMthin Portland’s queer community. (4115 N. M ississippi, 503-234- 7837. info@ pdxqcenter org. www.pdxqoenter.org.) relationships/sexuality. (6 3 pm third Sunday. 69 S E Taylor S t tranz- guys@ gm ail.com ; tranzguyspdx.org) their doors and turned their program o v a to Friendly House. SH A R E Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/ Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has dosed Veterans for Human Rights is a non-profit Veterans Organization that activities and advocacy is now incorporated in Gay ft Grey. F a a s s is t promotes the fell recognition and equal protection of active reserve and Veteran members o f the U.S. Amned Forces V FH R advocates for gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the U .S Military V FH R tance a to get involved please call 503-2284391. opposes all forms of discrimination and promotes patriotism. (971-235- 7432, vthr.org or Facebook "Veterans for Human Rights’ ) Gay ft Grey is a program of Friendly House working to enhance the 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 q u e a community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave # 1526.5033280027.) -
