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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)
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Youth Services
men who love plants. Contact Jim at 503-309-4342.
Leather Ball and Fall Vendors Fair (www pdxleatheralliance.org.)
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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)
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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,
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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.)
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