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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 17, 2011)
{¡0 ] 6 8 < outreach ► JUNE 17. ¿011 explore various gardens and nurseries Come socialize and meet other men vtfio love plants Contact Jtm 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 (wwwpdxleathaalliance o rg ) 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 TuckerW alta@ 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/porttandlesbianbookclub) 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 •''a re 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 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 thar 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 or 503-2864613. 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 fnends. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd 503-667-5575. ian@ rainbowvista.com.) Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who desire monogamy. ($25Vweek, Call 503-34&0405 lor pre-screening, relationshipgardening.com) 'fiose 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@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 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 gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. , A vanety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday, (veg- gieguys@ aol.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 503-7844807 or 503-227-8189.) Physical Recreation The Adventure Group organizes a vanety 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 fa fun, friendship and exer cise (10 am Saturday. Tom 503-9844549.) Turf Girlz 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 fa different dance styles start each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc Call fa schedule. (503-236-5129. out danc- ing@yahoo.com home.att.net/~outdancing) OutKayaking, Portland's gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explaes the lakes, nvers and bays of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington, (wwwoutkayaking org.) PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting fa fun games Friday nights September through Apnl (info@pdxpndebowl com.) PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organization with competi tive index/ soccer, outdoa senmmages, practices fa all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail com www myspace com /netnppers) Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from Laba Day through Memonal 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/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.) Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests, whether you're a running novice a 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-prtch softball games on most Sundays throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in Hillsboro Jan a team a form a new one1 (4450 NW 229th Ave mem- bership@ rosecitysoftball org www rosecitysoftball o rg ) Rosetown Ramblers Portland’s gay and lesbian square dance club, dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, OR Youth Services Portland metro’s LGBTQ_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 — Ryan J. Prado that they are not alone— and that it does get better. SMYRC The Trevor Project Sexual & Gender Minority Youth 866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488- 7386) ortrevorproject.org Resource Center 503-872-9664 + smyrc.org The Trevor Project is a national SMYRC 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 + ClackamasPFLAG.com facebook.com/pflag. portlandblackchapter PFLAG supports LGBTQ per sons, their families and friends through love, understanding, education and advocacy. TransActive 503-725-9742 or qrc.pdx.edu Portland State University’s Queer Resource Center QPOWER basichghts.org The Pride Project is a program for LGBTQ youth 21 and under in Washington County. 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. Outside In 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 + glsen.org/oregon 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 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.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 (rubyredfiippers@yahoo. com. www.rubyredflippers.ag.) She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group fa 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 wwwsherocks wetpaint. com.) Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome (8 am-noon. www teamportland-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 fa lesbians who came out la ta in life, meets monthly at Q Centa. (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 social and support network fa queer men raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates fa kids, parenting tips and resources at Q Centa. (10am-Noon, third Saturday of each month 4115 N Mississippi A ve, 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 Center F a more information call Brett 503-3104723 or Terry 503-697-7004 a 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 Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm, third Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.F^ Jg m a il com. 503-232-7676. www grovenet org/WestemWashingtonCounty/pflag) Gay/Bisexua! Men’s Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group is meant to create a safe space w hae gay, bisexual, queer men and the like from the Portland/Vancouva 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 Thaapy Group, a 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 brings together the GLBTQI community with physical disabilities of all types, and friends, fa activities such as movie- gang, music, eating out and explonng Portland. (F a information, 503- 213-3801 apdxglbtqidisabled@ com cast.net) Multiple Sclaosis 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 fa individuals desiring to explore 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 o th a Meet ups are the 4th Saturday of each month at SMYRC 503.232.7676 wvvw.pflagpdx.org, facebook.com/ pflag portlandblackchapta Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Fnends of Lesbians and Gays) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First I Initert 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 theAlano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and older Newcomers are welcome1 (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. (Flaa.ivy@ gmail com a AJFauna@ gmail.com) Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group fa parents and family members of gender non-conforming and transgen d a children and youth age 18 and younga PAGES provides an opportunity fa parents and family of trans youth to share their experi ences with one anotha in a secure and supportive setting. PAGES group meetings are free to participating family members and caregiv ers Childcare is available if needed. (7-9 pm, second Monday of every month. F a information and to register, 503-927-7052, family@ transac- tiveonline.org.) Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q C enta fa people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/ guys, intersex, gendaqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, “passing," hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Tayla St. tranz- guys@ gmail com; tranzguyspdx.org) Veterans for Human Rights is a non-profit Vetaans 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 disenmination and promotes patriotism (971-235- 7432, vfhr.org or Facebook “Vetaans fa Human Rights") Gay & Grey is a program of Friendly House working to enhance the WWW.JUSTOUT.COM lives of o ld a individuals 60 a b e tta 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 mchamberiin@fnendlyhouseinc.org Political Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and expkxta- tion Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-2404462. rwpdx@igc org.) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots quea rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end disenmination 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.stonewalloregon.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 ageism, to share mutual intaests 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, enjoy food and drink, and discuss relevant issues. (5:30-7:30 p.m. every second Tuesday, Hobo’s, 120 NW 3rd, contact Chuck King fa m ae information at ore- gonkogcabinrepublicans@gmail.com a 503-6164549) General Home Free, a program of Volunteers of Amenca fa women and chil dren surviving domestic violence has openings fa compassionate people to assist in our restraining o rd a advocacy program. You win 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 club, meets every Sunday afternoon to have fun while developing communi cations and leadership skills. Laughta and applause guaranteed. Contact 503-330-2706 or 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 tx 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@ dha.org. w w w .dhaorg.) Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all quea parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed relationships who agree to co-aeate children should be given the same rights as hetaosexual couples. http://wwwmyspace.com/doublaainbowfoundation Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older 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. Fnendly House Community C enta, 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 m ae 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 quea news and public affairs show, featuring 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. kboooutloud@yahoo co m .) Q uea-fnendly Northwest Vetaans 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. www.aegonsafeschools org.) Polyamory Circle is a gathenng for folks explonng options beyond monogamy Discussions include 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, bi 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 N orthw est a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit aganization, seeks vendors and volunteers fa the Portland Pnde Festival, which is held every Fatha's Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788. info@ pndenworg wwwpndenw.org.) Q C e n ta is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland's queer community. (4115 N. Mississippi, 503-234- 7837. info@ pdxqcenterorg. www.pdxqcenter.org.) Senior Housing and Ret. ement Enterprises (SHARE) has closed their doors and turned their program o v a to Fnendly House SHARE activities and advocacy is now incorpaated in Gay & Grey. F a assis tance or to get involved please call 503-2284391 The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s 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 #1526.503-6230027.)
