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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
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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.)