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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 11, 2011)
* outreach * OREGON'S LGBTO NEWSMAGAZINE Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay male natunsts/nudists Social gathenng second Saturday of every month (omenpdx@ omenpdx.org. www omenpdx.org.) PDX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and allies (groups.yahoocom /group/PDX_FTM ) PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play 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, 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 S W 13th Ave. Hugo 503-997-8615 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 poduck 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 alter@ 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/portlandlesbianbockclub.) 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.lgcpclx.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 poduck 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@ rainbowvista.com.) Relationship Gardening is a support group fa 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 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 gathenng fa gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian a vegan lifestyle. A variety of activités 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 503-7844807 a 503-227-8189.) Women’s 55+ Breakfast Club & Coffee Talk. (Please contact Cassandra at cbrama@ gmail.com ,503-5284219 fa location and date of our next meeting.) 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.turfgir1z.com Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together fa equestrian 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 for different dance styles start each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call fa schedule. (503-236-5129. o u tjla n c - ing@ yahoo.com. hom e.att.net/-outdanang.) 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 Friday nights September through April, (infb@ pdxpridebowl.com.) PDX NetRippers is Portland’s queer soccer organization with competi tive indoa soccer, outdoa scrimmages, 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 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.) NOVEMBER 11, 2011 Youth Services ' Portland metro’s L G B T Q jouth 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 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 QPOWER The Pride Project 503-260-5792 + prideproject.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. www.port- 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-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@ rosecitysoftball org. www.rosebtysoftball 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 Pacific Northwest waters. (rubyredflippers@ yahoo com. www.mbyredflippers.org.) She Rocks, a supportive nock drnbmg group for lesbians 18 and older, organizes year-round dimbing and framing 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 wetpamtcom.) 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, Fam ilies, and Friends of 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. w ww .clackam aspflag.com .) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, m eets m onthly at Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday. 4115 N M ississippi 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 build ing, job search skills and general case management can help you in your quest for self-suffiaency! (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 Ave., daddiesandpapas@gmail.com.) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or 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 a Teny 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 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 + glsen.org/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.ag/W estemW ashingtonCounty/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 PortlandA/ancouver 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. Pfoase 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 m anagement for 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 for LGBT elders F a m a e inform ation or to leam how you can participate, contact Friendly House at 503.224.2640 or eracoordinator@ friendlyhousem c.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, for activities such as m ovie-going, m usic, eating out and exploring Portland. (For inform ation, 503-213-3801 or pdxglbtqidisabled@ com cast.net) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group fa lesbians and gay men meets to share inform ation and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with m ultiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday. M elissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a m onthly 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 com e together w ith friends and fam ily and support each other M eet ups are the 3rd Saturday o f each m onth at SMYRC at Noon 503.232.7676 www.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. 503-232-7676. 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 NW 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 Center every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m. (Flaa.ivy@ gm ail.com a AJFauna@ gm ail.com ) Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group for parents and fam ily members 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 of trans youth to share 4?. !•: their experiences 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 of every month. F a inform ation and to regis ter, 503-927-7052, fam ily@ transactiveonline org.) Tranz Guyz is a peer support and discussion group that m eets at Q Center fa people assigned fem ale at birth but identifying a s" trans m en/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc Topics include m edical and em otional health, com ing out, ■’pass in g ,' horm ones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday 69 SE Taylor St. tranzguys@ gm ail.com ; tranzguyspdx.org) Veterans f a Human Rights is a non-profit Veterans Organization that promotes the full recognition and egual 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- 7432, vfhr.org a Facebook “Veterans for Human Rights") Political Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. C all us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-2404462. 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 www 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.) General 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 m eeting 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 welcom e.' (7:30 pm first Monday. 441 N Killingsworth. Laury 503-2854848.) Catlin Gabel School is an independent, coeducational day school fa children ( and fam ilies!) 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 hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site fa programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voce info@ dha.org. w ww .dha.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 nghts 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 worth of all people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 m illion in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759. www equityfoundation.org.) Getting Bi PDX is a wom en's group that m eets for discussion, coffee and planning social events. ( www gettingbipdx.com .) Home Free, a program of Volunteers of Am erica fa 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 of 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. KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays 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 W illamette Valley www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@ yahoo co m .) Q ueer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace m eets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway, nw vp@ teleport.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 w w .aegonsafeschools.ag.) Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exp la in g 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 5 0 3 -28 54848) 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 comm unity 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 fa the Portland Pride Festival, which is held every Father's Day weekend at W aterfront Park. (503-295-9788. info@ pridenw .org. www pridenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connec tion w ithin Portland's queer com m unity. (4115 N M ississippi, 503-234-7837 info@ pdxqcenter org. w w w pdxqcenter.org.) 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 or to get involved please call 503-224-2640 The Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets second Tuesdays with representatives from the M ultnom ah County Sheriff’s O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer com m unity and law enforcem ent agencies (N oon-1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave #1526 503-823-0027.)
