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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
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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
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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.)