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OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE
everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics
(Setters of Catan, Puerto Rico). Bnng your favonte game along! (11:30
am-5 pm first Sunday brunt1234@ gmail.com.)
Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group tor gay, les
bian, bi and trans people that reaches out to Latinos and Latinas 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 Audenoo 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 Far. (www.pdxleatheralliance.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 or 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 M etro Prim e Tim ers 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.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 friends. (11 am third Saturday. 1350 W Powell Blvd.
503-667-5575 ian@ rainbovwista.com.)
Relationship Gardening is a support group for single, gay men who
desire monogamy. ($25/week. Call 503-348-0405 for pip-screening,
relaHonshipgardening.com)
Rose 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
gathering fa GLBTQ Latinos. (6:30-8:30pm, Educate Ya, 200 NE 20th
Ave. Suite-10, somos.info@ gmail.com)
Soyboys Vegetarian Men’s G roup is a fun, social gathering fa gay
and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetanan a vegan lifestyle.
A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday, (veg-
gieguys@ aol.com.)
Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets fa 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,
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)
Turf Girtz Golf Group www.turfgirtz.com
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestrian activities in
the Pacific Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339.
kelrav@ rdrop.com.)
Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street
Studio. Gasses 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/-outdancing.)
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 fa fun games Friday nights
September through Apnl. (info@ pdxpndebowl.com.)
PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organization with competi
tive in d o a soccer, outdoa scrimmages, practices fa all levels and
regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@ gmail.com. www.
myspace.corrVnetrippers.)
Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from
Laba Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl Drop-ms wel
come anytime (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box
42034, Portland, OR 97232. 5036936261. 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@ pcirtlandfrontrunners.org. www.port-
landffontrunners.org.)
AUGUST 19. 2011
Youth Services
Portland metro’s L G 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— and that it does get better.
—Ryan J. Prado
4L JS
Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that m eets at
Q Center fa people assigned fem ale at birth but identifying as
trans m en/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM , etc.
Topics include m edical and em otional health, com ing out, ‘ pass
ing," horm ones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday.
69 SE Taytor St tranzguys@ gm ail.com ; tranzguyspdx.org)
Veterans f a 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 discrimination and promotes patriotism (971-233
7432, vfhr.org or Facebook “Veterans for Human Rights’)
Political
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and
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 + phdeproject.org
PFLAG
PFLAGPDX.org +
QackamasPFLAG.com
facebook.com/pflag.
portlandblackchapter
PFLAG supports LGBTQ per
sons, their families and friends
through love, understanding,
education and advocacy.
TransActive
The Pride Project is a program
for LGBTQ youth 21 and under
in Washington County.
503-725-9742 orqrc.pdx.edu
Portland State University's
Queer Resource Center
QPOWER
basicrights.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.
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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 PDX" 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, Qackamas
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.
Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest sports organiza
tion for the GLBT community. With open and women's divisions at all
levels, RCSA plays slovwpitch 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@ roseatysoftball.org. www.rosedtysoftball.org.)
Rosetown Ramblers, Portland’s gay and lesbian square dance club,
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 Pacific Northwest waters, (rubyredflippers@ yahoo.
com. wwwrubyredflippers.org.)
She Rocks, a supportive rock dimbing 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.wetpaint.com.)
Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University erf Portland. All
levels of play welcome. (8 am-noon www teamportland-tennis.org.)
»COMMUNITY
Support
Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends o f
Lesbians and G ays) m eets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson
M em orial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-341-
3208. www .clackam aspflag.com .)
Late Awakenings, a support group fa lesbians who cam e out
later in life, m eets m onthly at Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday. 4115
N M ississippi Ave. 503227-0605.)
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 build
ing, job search skills and general case management can help you in
your quest fa self-sufficiency! (2 NW 2nd Ave, 503226-7387)
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 o f each m onth. 4115 N M ississippi Ave., daddiesandpa-
pas@ gm ail.com .)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bt, 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 503697-7004 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
meetings at the Forest Grove United Church o f Christ. (7 pm, third
Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG@ gmail.com. 5 0 3
232-7676. www.grovenet.org/W estemW ashingtonCounty/pflag)
Gay/Bisexual Men's Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group is
meant to create a safe space wrfiere gay, bisexual, queer men and the
like from the PortlandAfencouver 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.
G ay & G rey is a program o f Friendly House, a non-profit neighbor
hood center & social service agency in Portland, OR. We offer
social events and outings, weekly lunches, peer support groups,
resources, and case m anagem ent fa LGBT seniors. We also
provide diversity trainings in the com m unity and a housing assess
m ent program to identify LGBT friendly housing options fa LGBT
elders. F a m ore inform ation a to learn how you can participate,
contact Friendly House at 503.224.2640 or eracoordinator@
friendlyhouseinc.org. A lso be sure to check us out on Facebook at
facebook.com /gayandgreypdx
GLBTQI disability group brings together the GLBTQI com m unity
with physical disabilities o f all types, and friends, fa activities such
as m ovie-going, m usic, eating out and exploring Portland. (F a
inform ation, 503-213-3801 orpdxglbtqidisabled@ com cast.net)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men
m eets to share inform ation and provide support in dealing with the
challenges o f living w ith m ultiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third
W ednesday. M elissa G reeney 503-2239511.)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a m onthly social and support
group for individuals desiring to exptore and express another
gender (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787.
nwga@ nwgapdx.com . www.nwgapdx.com .)
PFLAG Portland Black Chapter is a place fa Black gay, lesbian,
bisexual, and transgender people to com e together with friends
and fam ily and support each other. M eet ups are the 3rd Saturday
of each m onth at SMYRC at Noon. 503.232.7676 w ww .pflagpdx.
org, facebook.com /pflag.portlandblackchapter
Portland PFLAG (Parents, Fam ilies, and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays) welcom es all to its m onthly m eetings at First United
M ethodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St.
503232-7676 www pflagpdx.org.)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) m eets each W ednesday
at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcom es any sex abuse survivors
age 18 and older Newcom ers are welcom e! (909 klW 24th St.)
TRANS-FEM strives to engage and unite anyone on the trans
fem inine spectrum through com m unity building, social events, and
activism M eetings at Q C enter every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m.
(Ffora ivy@ gm ail.com a AJFauna@ gm ail.com )
Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group
fa parents and fam ily m em bers o f gender non-conform ing and
transgender children and youth age 18 and younger PAGES pro
vides an opportunity fa parents and fam ily o f trans youth to share
their expenences with one another in a secure and supportive
setting PAGES group m eetings are free to participating fam ily
members and caregivers C hildcare is available if needed (7-9
pm, second M onday o f every month F a inform ation and to regis
ter, 503-927-7052, fam ily@ transactiveonline org.)
exploitation. C all us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth
Monday. 819 N Killingsw orth St. 503-240-4462. rw pdx@ 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 discrim ination through election activities.
(503-222-6151. w w w .basicrights.org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in
policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates
and delegates, and gives sexual m inorities access to elected o ffi
cials and candidates. (503-224-8200 w w w .stonew alloregon.ag.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians
60 and older the chance to m eet like-m inded women in our com
mon struggle to confront ageism , to share m utual interests and to
experience the joy o f playing and working together. (1 pm second
W ednesday. 503-286-3575.)
Oregon Log Cabin Republicans meet every second Tuesday at
Hobo's. Come m eet other 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 inform ation at
aegonlogcabinrepublicans@ gm ail.com a 503-616-4549)
General
Home Free, a program of Volunteers o f Am erica for women and
children surviving dom estic violence has openings fa com pas
sionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program .
You w ill provide em otional support, safety planning and resource
referrals. Training is provided covers dynam ics o f dom estic vio
lence, with an em phasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates
assisted over 2,400 petitioners! C all Jen at 503.802.0494 to get
m ore inform ation & to take action.
Babble-On Toastmasters, Portland's m ost diverse Toastm asters
club, m eets every Sunday afternoon to have fun w hile developing
com m unications and leadership skills. Laughter and applause
guaranteed. Contact 503-330-2706 a visit www babble-ontm .org
for meeting tim e 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 aganization
dedicated to building com m unity among deaf and hearing queers
and allies. V isit our Web site fa program s, services, events and
com m unity resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. info@ dha.org.
www.dhor.org.)
Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents
who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regard
less of gender, two adults in com m itted relationships who agree to
co-aeate children should be given the same rights as heterosexual
couples, http://www.m yspace.com /doublerainbowfoundation
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays
and lesbians to build com m unities that em brace the dignity and
w orth of all people. Equity has distnbuted m ore than $2.8 m illion in
grants and scholarships throughout O regon. (503-231-5759. www.
equityfoundation.org.)
Getting Bi PDX is a wom en’s group that m eets fa discussion,
coffee and planning social events. ( w ww.gettingbipdx.com .)
KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, fea
turing local guests and announcem ents, airs second and fourth
Tuesdays. This W ay O ut, 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 W illam ette Valley www kboo.fm . kbooout-
loud@ yahoo.com .)
Q ueer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace m eets Sundays at
Tully’s Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@ teteport com.
www peaceveterans org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to
create safe schools and com m unities fa fam ilies, educators and
students statewide (503-260-5792. w wworegonsafeschools.org.)
Polyamory Circle is a gathering fa folks exploring options beyond
monogamy. D iscussions include open relationships, extended
fam ilies and intentional com m unities. Everyone is welcom e (7 pm
third Monday. Laury 503-285-4848)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate o f the AFL-CIO that lets
union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues
and lets the queer com m unity support workplace rights and respect
on the job (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208.5 035132498.)
Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501(c)3 nonprofit aganization,
seeks vendors and volunteers fa the Portland Pride Festival,
which is held every Father's Day weekend at W aterfront Park.
(503-295-9788. info@ pridenw a g w ww.pridenw.org.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connec
tion within Portland's queer com m unity. (4115 N. M ississippi,
503-234-7837. info@ pdxqcenter a g . w w w .pdxqcenterorg.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) has
closed their doors and turned their program over to Friendly House.
SHARE activities and advocacy is now incorpaated in Gay & Grey.
F a assistance a to get involved please call 503224-2640
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets second Tuesdays w ith
representatives from the M ultnom ah County Sheriff’s O ffice and
the Portland P olice Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between
the queer com m unity and law enfacem ent agencies (N oon-1:30
pm 1111 SW Second Ave. #1526 5 0 3 8 2 3 0 0 2 7 .)
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