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OREGON'S LGBTQ N EW S M A G A ZIN E
(omenpdx@omenpdx.org. www.omenpdx org.)
PDX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and allies
(groupsyahoocom/group/PDX _FTM.)
PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play
everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics
(Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico) Bnng your favonte game along! (11 30
am-5 pm first Sunday, bnjnt1234@gmail.com.)
Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group for 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
503-997-3615 or Audencio 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.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 enpys 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 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 503-286-4613.
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. ($25/week. Call 503-348-0405 for pre-screening,
relationshipgardening.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
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 gathenng for gay
and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetanan or 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 503-7844807 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)
Turf Girtz Golf Group www.turfgirtz.com
Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together for equestnan 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. Classes 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 for fun games Fnday nights
September through Apnl (info@pdxpndebowl.com.)
PDX NetRippers is Portland's queer soccer organization with competi
tive indoor soccer, outdoor scnmmages, practices for all levels and
regional tournaments (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail.com www
myspace.com/netrippers.)
Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from
Labor 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.)
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Youth Services
Portland metros L G B T Q vo u th 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
Resource Center
503-872-9664 + smyrc.org
SMYRC creates safety and support
for LGBTQ youth in Oregon through
youth empowerment, community
building, education and direct
services.
866-4-U-TREVOR (866-488-7386) or 503-725-9742 or qrc pdx.edu
trevorproject.org
Portland State University’s Queer
The Trevor Project is a national
Resource Center
24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide
hotline for LGBTQ youth.
PFLAG
PFLAGPDX.org + ClackamasPFLAG.
com
facebook.com/pflag.
portlandblackchapter
PFLAG supports LGBTQ persons,
their families and friends through
love, understanding, education and
advocacy
TransActive
Trans A ctiveonline. 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
QPOWER
The Pride Project
503-260-5792 + phdeproject.org
The Pride Project is a program
for LGBTQ youth 21 and under in
Washington County.
basicrights.org
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.
Outside In
503-535-3800 + outsidein org
Outside In helps homeless youth
and other marginalized people
move toward improved health and
self-sufficiency.
The Living Room
"The Living Room. Clackamas
County ” on Facebook
The Living Room is a program
for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 in
Clackamas County.
Queer Scouts PDX
“Queer Scouts PDX” on Facebook
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 or a sea
soned marathoner. (Gary info@portlandfrontrunners.org. wwwport-
landfrontrunners.org.)
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 slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays
throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in
Hillsboro Join a team or form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. mem-
bership@rosecitysoftball.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 Padfic Northwest waters. (rubyredflippers@yahoo.
com wwwnjbyredflippers.org.)
She Rocks, a supportive rock dimbing group for lesbians 18 and older,
organizes year-round dimbing 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 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 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 for lesbians who came out
later 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 or in transition. Resume build
ing, 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 Mississippi A ve , daddiesandpapas@gmail.com.)
The Dads Group is a social support group fa gay, bi, trans or question
ing men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm the 4th
Thursday of the month at the Q Center. F a more information call Brett
503-310-4723 a Terry 503-697-7004 a visit wwwthedadsgroup com.
Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Fnends of Lesbians
and Gays) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support
meetings at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm, third
Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG FG@gmail com. 503-
GLSEN Oregon
503-936-5614 + glsenorg/oregon
The Gay, Lesbian & Straight
Education Network strives to assure
that each member of every school
community is valued and respected
regardless of sexual orientation or
gender identity/expression.
Triple Point
360-695-1326 x4217
Triple Point is a drop-in and group
program in Downtown Vancouver
for queer youth in Clark County.
232-7676 www.grovenet.org/WestemWashingtonCounty/pflag)
Gay/Bisexual Men's Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group is
meant to create a safe space where 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.
Gay & Grey is a program of 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 management for LGBT seniors. We also
provide diversity trainings in the community and a housing assess
ment program to identify LGBT friendly housing options for LGBT
elders For more information or to learn how you can participate,
contact Friendly House at 503.224.2640 or eracoordinator@
friendlyhouseinc.org. Also be sure to check us out on Facebook at
facebook.com/gayandgreypdx
GLBTQI disability group brings together the GLBTQI community
with physical disabilities of all types, and friends, for activities such
as movie-going, music, eating out and exploring Portland. (For
information, 503-213-3801 orpdxglbtqidisabled@ comcast.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 503-223-9511.)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support
group for individuals desiring to explore and express another
gender. (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 transgender people to come together with friends
and family and support each other. Meet ups are the 3rd Saturday
of each month at SMYRC at Noon. 503.232.7676 www pflagpdx
org, facebook.com/pflag.portlandblackchapter
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.
503-232-7676 www pflagpdx.org.)
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 older. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.)
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@gmail com)
Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group
for parents and family members of gender non-conforming and
transgender children and youth age 18 and younger PAGES pro
vides an opportunity for parents and family of trans youth to share
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their expenences with one another in a secure and supportive
setting. PAGES group meetings are free to participating family
members and caregivers Childcare is available if needed (7-9
pm, second Monday of every month. F a information and to regis
ter, 503-927-7052, family@ transactiveonlme.ag.)
Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that meets at
Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as •
trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc
Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, “pass
ing," hormones and relationships/sexuality (6-8 pm third Sunday.
69 SE Taylor St. tranzguys@ gmail.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 f a
gays, lesbians, and bisexuals to serve openly in the U S. Military VFHR
opposes all forms of discnmination and promotes patnotism. (971-235-
7432, vfhr org or Facebook “Veterans f a Human Rights“)
Political
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and
exploitation Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth
Monday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462. 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.
(503-222-6151 wwwbasicnghts.org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in
policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates
and delegates, and gives sexual minorities access to elected offi
cials and candidates. (503-224-8200. w ww.stonewalloregon.ag.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians^
60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our com
mon struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to
experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second
Wednesday 503-286-3575.)
General
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
guaranteed. Contact 503-330-2706 or visit www babble-ontm.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.)
Catlin Gabel School is an independent, co-educational day school
for children ( and families!) from Pre-School (age 4 years),
Kindergarten and grades 1 through 12. (503-297-1894, catlin.edu)
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 f a programs, services, events and community
resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. info@ dha.org. w w w d h a a g .)
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 committed relationships who agree to
co-create children should be given the same nghts as heterosexuaK
couples, http://www myspace.com/doublerainbowfoundation.
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. (503-231-5759. www
equityfoundation.org.)
Getting Bi PDX is a women's group that meets for discussion,
coffee and planning social events. ( www gettingbipdx.com .)
Home Free, a program of Volunteers of America for women and
children surviving domestic violence has openings for compas
sionate people to assist in our restraining order advocacy program.
You will provide emotional support, safety planning and resource
referrals. Training is provided covers dynamics of domestic vio
lence, with an emphasis on legal issues. Last year, advocates
assisted over 2,400 petitioners! Call Jen at 503.802 0494 to get
more information & to take action.
KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featunng
local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth T uesdays^
This Way Out, 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
Willamette Valley wwwkboo fm kboooutloud@yahoo.com.)
Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at
Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com.
www. peaceveterans. org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to
create safe schools and communities for families, educators and
students statewide. (503-260-5792. www oregonsafeschools org.)
Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring 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 queer community support workplace rights and respect
on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland, OR 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 pridenworg.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connec
tion within Portland's queer community. (4115 N Mississippi,
503-234-7837. info@ pdxqcenter org. www.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 incorporated in Gay & Grey.
F a assistance a to get involved please call 503-224-2640.
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays w ith*
representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriffs Office and
the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between
the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1 30
pm 1111 SW Second Ave #1526 503-823-0027 )