OREGO N'S LGBTO N EW S M A G A ZIN E
everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classes
(Seders of Catan, Puerto Rico). Bring your favorite game along! (11:30
am-5 pm first Sunday, brunt1234@ gmail.com.)
Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voce group for gay, les­
bian, bi and trans people that reaches out to Latinos and Latmas by
organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention Meets
every other Monday at Outside In (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo
503-997-8615 or Audenao 503-261-5463)
The Portland Gay Men’s Garden Group meets once a month to
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.pdxteatheralliance.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 a 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: www.lgcpdx.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 wfoo 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 5032884613.
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 friends. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd
503667-5575. ian@ rainbowvista.com.)
Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who
desire monogamy. ($25/week, Call 503-348-0405 for pre-screening,
reladonshipgardeningcom)
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@te)e-
port.com. www.rcdc.org.)
Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building
community through soda) and cultural activities, (thesapphosocial-
dub@ 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 for gay
and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian a vegan lifestyle.
A variety 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 503-784-4807 a 503-227-8189.)
Physical Recreation
The Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round,
induding 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 503-984-4549.)
Turf Girtz Golf Group www turfgirtz.com
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan activities in
the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339.
kelrav@rdrop.ccim.)
Out Dancing teaches dandng fa same-sex couples at Ankeny Street
Studio. Classes fa 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, (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 indcxx soccer, outdoa scnmmages, practices fa all levels and
regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@ gmail.com. www
myspace com/netrippers.)
Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from
Laba Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bov4 Drop-ins wel­
come anytime. (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box
42034, Portland, OR 97232. 503-693^261. pdxbowl@yahoo.com
wwwpdxbowl.com.)
Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels
(groups yahoo com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociatKxi.)
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-
* outreach >
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JU LY 1. 2011
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Youth Services
Portland metros LGBTQjrouth 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 +
OackamasPFLAG.com
facebook.com/pflag.
portlandblackchapter
PFLAG supports LGBTQ per­
sons, their families and friends
through love, understanding,
education and advocacy.
Trans Active
The Pride Project is a program
for LGBTQ youth 21 and under
in Washington County.
Outside in
503-725-9742 orqrc.pdx.edu
Portland State University’s
Queer Resource Center
QPOWER
basichghts.org
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.
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
Trie Living Room, Oackamas
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.
landfrontnjnners.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 a form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave mem-
bership@ roseatysoftbaH.org. www.rosedtysoftball.org.)
Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub,
dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, OR
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 Paafic Northwest waters (rubyredflippers@ yahoo
com. www.rubyredflippers.org)
She Rocks, a supportive rock dm bng 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 sec­
ond Thursday. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd. www.sherocks.wetpant.oom.)
Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland All
levels of play welcome. (8 am-noon. www.teampor11and-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
clackamaspflag.com.)
Late Awakenings, a support group fa lesbians who came out la ta in
life, meets monthly at Q Center (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
Veterans who are homeless a in transition. Resume building, job
search skills and general case management can help you in your quest
for self-sufficiency! (2 NW 2nd Ave, 503226-7387)
Daddies and Papas, a soaal and support network for queer men
raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates fa kids, parenting
tips and resources at Q Center (10am-Noon, third Saturday of each
month 4115 N Mississippi Ave., daddiesandpapas@ gmail.com.)
The Dads Group is a soaal support group for 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
503310-4723 a Terry 503-697-7004 a visit www thedadsgroup com.
Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends 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 FG@gmail com. 503232-7676.
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, 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
trust in ways that facilitate interpersonal growth, depth, and connection
If you are interested in becoming involved in the Gay Men's Therapy
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 bnngs 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, 5 0 3
2133801 apdxglbtqidisabled@ com cast.net)
Multiple Sclerosis 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 5032239511.)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for
individuals desiring to explore and express anotha genda. (PO Box
4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928 5035338787 nwga@nwgapdx
com. wwwnwgapdx.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 www.pflagpdx org, facebook.com/
pflag portlandblack chapter
Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist
Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503232-7676.
wwwpflagpdxorg.)
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 okter Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.)
TRANS-FEM stnves to engage and unite anyone on the trans-feminine
spectrum through community building, soaal events, and activism
Meetings at Q Center every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. (Flora.ivy@
gmail.com a AJFauna@gmail com)
Parent Access to G enda Expression Support (PAGES) group fa
parents and family members of genda non-conforming and transgenda
children and youth age 18 and younga. PAGES provides an opportunity
fa parents and family of trans youth to share their experiences with one
anotha in a secure and supportive setting. PAGES group meetings are
free to partiapating family members and caregivers Childcare is avail­
able if needed (7-9 pm, second Monday of every month. F a informatKxi
and to register, 503927-7052, family@ transactiveonline.org.)
Tranz Guyz is a p e a support and discussion group that meets at Q
Center for 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 Taykx St. tranz-
guys@gmail com; tranzguyspdx org)
Vetaans for Human Rights is a non-profit Veterans 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 discnmination and promotes patriotism (971-235-
47
7432, vfhr org a Facebook "Veterans for Human Rights’)
Gay & Gray is a program of Friendly House working to enhance the
lives of okter individuals 60 a better 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 otha activities geared towards th e .
attendees interests F a current educational and soaal opportunities
call 503228-4391 a mchamber1in@fnendlyhouseinc.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. 503240-4462 rwpdx@igc org.)
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer
rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public
and works to end discrimination through election activities
(503222-6151 www.basicnghts.oig.)
Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in pokey,
decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and dele­
gates, and gives sexual minorities access to elected officials and can­
didates (503224-8200 wwwstonewalloregon org.)
Old Lesbians Organizing fo r Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60
and okter 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 togetha. (1 pm second Wednesday
503286-3575.)
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 more information at orr*-
gonlogcabinrepublicans@ gmai! com a 503616-4549)
General
Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America fa women and chil­
dren surviving domestic violence has openings for compassionate peo­
ple to assist in our restraining o rd a advocacy program. You wiH 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
communications and leadership skills Laughter and applause guar­
anteed Contact 503330-2706 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 503285-4848.)
Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedi­
cated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and
allies Visit our Web site fa programs, services, evaits and community
resources. (503517-8880 TTY/voice. info@ dha.org. w w w .dhaorg.)
Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all quea parents
who co-concave children to be treated equally We believe, re g a rd le ^
of genda, two adults in committed relationships wfoo agree to co-create
children should be given the same rights as heterosexual couples.
http://www.myspaceconVdoubterainbowfoundation
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals
working to enhance the lives of okter members of the sexual minorities
community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource
development Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating soaal
change, recreational activities, information and assistance (3:30-4:30
pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW
26th Ave Rachel 503224-2640 eracoordinata@ yahoo com.)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbi­
ans to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of a l people
Equity has distributed more than $2.8 m tton in grants and scholarships
throughout Oregon (503231-5759 www.equityfoundation.org.)
Getting BI PDX is a women's group that meets fa discussion, coffee
and planning soaal events (w w w gettingbipdx.com .)
KBOO-FM’s Out Loud qu e a 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. kboooutloud@yahoo com .)
Q uea-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at
TuHy's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com. www
peaceveterans org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to cre­
ate safe schools and communities for families, educators and students
statewide (503260-5792. www.oregonsafeschools.org.)
Pofyamory Circle is a gathering for folks explonng options beyond
monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, extended families
and intentional communities. Everyone is welcome. (7 pm third
Monday Laury 503285-4848.)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union
members rally support fix gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the
qu e a community support workplace rights and respect on the job (PO
Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208.503516-2498.)
Pride Northwest a voluntea-run 501(c)3 nonprofit organization,
seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which is
held every F atha’s Day weekend at Waterfront Park. (503295-9788
info@ pndenworg w w w pndenw org)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection
within Portland's qu e a community (4115 N Mississippi. 503234-
7837. info@ pdxqcentaorg wwwpdxqcenterorg.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has closed
their doors and turned their 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 503-228-4391
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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 betw en the
quea community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111
SW Second Ave #1526 5038230027)