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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 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.yahoo.com/group/PDX_FTM.) POX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play Portland metro’s L G B T Q yo u th community is fortunate to have plentiful resources, everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics (Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico). Bring your favonte game along! (11:30 support groups, social clubs and educational programs offered in the region. Through a am-5 pm first Sunday, bnjnt1234@gmail.com.) passionate network o f nonprofit organizations, empowered youth activists and a 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 mitment to providing safe spaces, outreach and leadership skill training, the organiza organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention. Meets tions that follow have put in the hours and dollars to help the youth community realize every other Monday at Outside In. (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo 503-997-8615 or Audencio 503-261-5463.) that they are not alone— and that it does get better. — Ryan J. Prado 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 503-3094342. Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pansexual, nonprofit Sexual & Gender Minority Youth 866-4-U-rREVOR (866-488-7386) or 503-725-9742 or qrc.pdxedu B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyle organizations in the Northwest. Resource Center trevorproject.org Portland State University’s Queer Regular social and educational opportunities, Including KinkFest, 503-872-9664 + smyrc.org Leather Ball and Fall Vendors Fair, (wwwpdxleatheralliance.org.) The Trevor Project is a national Resource Center Portland LeatherMen meet every second Saturday for pottuck and SMYRC creates safety and support 24-hour, toll-free confidential suicide socializing. Meet men into a leather lifestyle and keep abreast of for LGBTQ youth in Oregon through hotline for LGBTQ youth. leather happenings. No dues, no formal organization, no officers or youth empowerment, community board, just leather socialization for the past 21 years. (360-896-6665. basicrights org building, education and direct T uckerWalter@gmail com.) QPOWER is a group of young, services. Portland Lesbian Book Club gathers monthly to chat about a chosen 503-260-5792 + prideproject.org motivated leaders committed to book or to attend selected events. (6:30 pm third Tuesday, groups, The Pride Project is a program yahoo conVgroup/portiandtesbianbookclub.) fighting to pass the policies and elect for LGBTQ youth 21 and under in The Portland Lesbian Garden Club enjoys all things green, from the the candidates that will bring full Washington County. latest perennial or vegetable finds to yard design and container plant PFLAGPDX.org + ClackamasPFLAG. equality to Oregon ing. We focus not on meetings, but on garden and nursery tours, plant/ com seed exchanges, and holiday parties All ages and levels of expertise facebook.com/pflag are welcome, and for $10 a year you can have access to our entire' 503-535-3800 + outsidein org portlandblackchapter website: www.lgcpdx.org. Give us a call at 503-909-2002 with your Outside In helps homeless youth contact information to become a member. 503-936-5614 + glsen.org/oregon PFLAG supports LGBTQ persons, and other marginalized people PDX Lesbian Network hosts monthly card, games, pool and bowling The Gay, Lesbian & Straight their families and friends through nights, brewpub visits, hiking, kayaking, backpacking, snowshoeing, move toward improved health and Education Network strives to assure love, understanding, education and skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, monthly bookclub, etc. We self-sufficiency. that each member of every school advocacy. also have an annual campout for members in Summer and parcipate in community is valued and respected the Hood to Coast relay This is a Network, so if you v.ant to host an regardless of sexual orientation or event please feel free to do so. Please find us on Facebook and request to become a member. “The Living Room. Clackamas gender identity/expression. Portland Metro Prime Timers meets monthly on fourth Sundays. County” oq Facebook TransActiveonline. org Established in 1980 as a social group for older Gay men as well as TransActive’s group for transgender The Living Room is a program younger men who enjoy their company. Activities include potluck for LGBTQ youth ages 14-20 in and gender non-conforming youth meals, picnics, dinners out, Bingo, celebrations of special holiday occa 360-695-1326 x4217 meets every 4th Saturday at 11:00 Clackamas County. sions. Check out our website: web.me.com/byron.w/pdxpt. Contact: Triple Point is a drop-in and group 360-254-1718 or 503-2864613. a m. at OHSU Richmond Clinic. Rainbow Eastenders is a group of active senior gay men who meet at program in Downtown Vancouver E-mail info@transactiveonline.org Rainbow Vista in Gresham to socialize, travel and attend outings, for queer youth in Clark County. for more information. “Queer Scouts PDX” on Facebook 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 for single, gay men who 232-7676. wwwgrovenet.org/WestemWashingtonCounty/pflag) Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels desire monogamy. ($25/week. Call 503-348-0405 for pre-screening, Gay/Bisexual Men’s Therapy Group. This weekly therapy group is (groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.) relationshipgardening, com) meant to create a safe space where gay, bisexual, queer men and the Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of Rose City Discussion Club, the largest and oldest open pansexual/ like from the PortlandA/ancouver area can intimately discuss issues all abilities and interests, whether you're a running novice or a sea alternative sexuality club in the Northwest, is open to all orientations, relevant to their lives. Our goal is to help gay men build intimacy and soned marathoner. (Gary info@portlandfrontnjnners.org. wwwport- fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. (rcdc@tele- trust in ways that facilitate interpersonal growth, depth, and connection. landfrontrunners.org.) port.com. www.rcdc.org.) If you are interested in becoming involved in the Gay Men’s Therapy Rose City Softball Association is Oregon's largest spots organiza Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building Group, or if you would like information about fees and the initial assess tion for the GLBT community. With open and women s divisions at all ment process, please contact Dr. Rich Nobles, Psychologist Resident, community through social and cultural activities, (thesapphosocial- levels, RCSA plays slow-pitch softball games on most Sundays dub@yahoo.com.) at Portland Psychotherapy at 503.281 4852 ext. 6 Please leave a throughout the summer at Gordon Faber Recreational Complex in message and Dr Nobles will return your call shortly SOMOS LGBTQ Latinos group is a welcoming social and educational Hillsboro. Join a team a form a new one! (4450 NW 229th Ave. mem- gathering for GLBTQ Latinos. (6:30-8:30pm, Educate Ya, 200 NE 20th Gay & Grey is a program of Friendly House, a non-profit neighbor bership@roseatysoftball.org www.rosedtysoftball.org.) Ave. Suite-10, somos.info@gmail.com) hood center & social service agency in Portland, OR. We offer Rosetown Ramblers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, social events and outings, weekly lunches, peer support groups, Soyboys Vegetarian Men's Group is a fun, social gathenng for gay dances at mainstream and plus levels. (PO Box 5352, Portland, OR resources, and case management for LGBT seniors. We also and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetanan or vegan lifestyle. 97228-5352. www rosetownrambters.com) provide diversity trainings in the community and a housing assess A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday, (veg- Ruby Red Flippers, a group of gay and lesbian scuba divers in the ment program to identify LGBT friendly housing options for LGBT gieguys@aol.com.) Portland area, teaches new recruits and takes dives in Tacoma, Hood elders. F a more information or to learn how you can participate, Tuesday Twilight Tastings meets f a casual tastings of fine wines and Canal and other Padfic Northwest waters. (mbyredflippers@yahoo. contact Friendly House at 503.224.2640 a eracoordinator@ inspired food at West Cafe (6-8 pm third Tuesday. 1201 SW Jefferson com. wwwrubyredflippers.org.) friendlyhouseinc.ag. Also be sure to check us out on Facebook at St. RSVP to 503-7844807 or 503-227-8189.) She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing group for lesbians 18 and older, facebook.com/gayandgreypdx Women’s 55+ Breakfast Club & Coffee Talk. (Please contact organizes year-round dimbing and training events chosen according to GLBTQI disability group brings together the GLBTQI community Cassandra at cbrama@gmail.com ,503-5284219 f a location and skill level Monthly meetings are held at Bagdad Pub. (6:30-7:30 pm sec with physical disabilities of all types, and friends, for activities such date of our next meeting.) ond Thursday. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd www.sherocks.wetpaint.com.) as movie-going, music, eating out and exploring Portland. (F a Team Portland Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland All information, 503-213-3801 orpdxglbtqidisabled@ comcast.net) levels of play welcome. (8 am-noon www.teamportland-tennis org.) The Adventure Group organizes a variety of activities year round, Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men induding hiking, walking, cross-country and downhill skiing, raffing and meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the mountain biking. (PO Box 2201, Portland, OR 97208-2201. www. challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third adventuregroup.org.) v Wednesday. Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) Amazon Dragons Paddling Club invites women 16 and older to join Clackamas County PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support Portland's only out lesbian dragon boat team. Be part of the fun and Lesbians and Gays) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson group f a individuals desinng to e x p la e and express another fitness with this dynamic group, (www.amazondragons .org) Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-341- gender. (PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 972084928. 503-533-8787. Turf Giriz Golf Group www.turfgiriz.com 3208. www.clackamaspflag.com.) nwga@ nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx com.) Lesbian Equestrian Group gets together f a equestnan activities in Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out PFLAG Portland Black Chapter is a place for Black gay, lesbian, the Padfic Northwest. (Denise 503-654-3865. Lynn 503-777-2339. later in life, meets monthly at Q Center (7 pm third Tuesday. 4115 bisexual, and transgender people to come together with friends kelrav@rdrop.com.) N Mississippi Ave. 503-227-0605.) and family and support each other Meet ups are the 3rd Saturday Out Dancing teaches dancing for same-sex couples at Ankeny Street of each month at SMYRC at Noon. 503.232.7676 wwwpflagpdx Central City Concern's Women's Homeless Veterans Studio. Classes f a different dance styles start each month: country, org, facebook com/pflag. portlandblackchapter Reintegration Program provides employment and housing services swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (503-236-5129. out_danc- to female Veterans who are homeless a in transition Resume build Portland PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and ing@yahoo com. home.att.net/~outdandng.), ing, job search skills and general case management can help you in Gays) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United OutKayaking. Portland s gay and lesbian sea kayak group, explores your quest f a self-sufficiency! (2 NW 2nd Ave, 503-226-7387) Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St. the lakes, rivers and bays of northwest Oregon and southwest 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx a g .) Daddies and Papas, a social and support network for queer men Washington, (www.outkayaking.org.) raising children in the Portland area, offers play dates for kids, parenting Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each Wednesday PDX Pride Bowling League is recruiting f a fun games Friday nights tips and resources at Q Center (10am-Noon, third Saturday of each at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors • September through April, (info@pdxpridebowl.com.) month. 4115 N Mississippi Ave., daddiesandpapas@gmail com.) age 18 and older. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) PDX NetRippers is Portland’s queer soccer organization with competi The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question TRANS-FEM strives to engage and unite anyone on the trans tive indoa soccer, outdoa scrimmages, practices fa all levels and ing men who are dads a want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm the 4th feminine spectrum through community building, social events, and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail.com www. Thursday of the month at the Q Center. F a more information call Brett activism. Meetings at Q Center every third Tuesday from 7-9 p.m myspace.com/netnppers.) 503-3104723 a Terry 503697-7004 or visit www thedadsgroup com. (Flora.ivy@gmail com or AJFauna@gmail com) Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association meets Sundays from Forest Grove PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Fnends of Lesbians Parent Access to Gender Expression Support (PAGES) group Laba Day through Memonal Day at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins wel and Gays) welcomes everyone to to its monthly program and support f a parents and family members of gender non-conforming and come anytime (3:30 pm. 4030 NE Halsey St. Mailing address: PO Box meetings at the Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm, third transgender children and youth age 18 and younger PAGES pro 42034, Portland, OR 97232. 503-693-6261. pdxbowl@yahoo.com. Tuesday monthly, 2032 College Way. PFLAG.FG@gmail.com. 503- vides an opportunity for parents and family of trans youth to share www.pdxbowl.com.) Youth Services SMYRC The Trevor Project PSU QRC QPOWER The Pride Project PFLAG Outside In GLSEN Oregon Trans Active The Living Room Triple Point Queer Scouts PDX Physical Recreation »COMMUNITY Support DECEMBER 9. 2011 57 J0, 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@ transactiveonline.org.) 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 T ayla 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 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 or Facebook ‘Veterans fa 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. 503-2404462. 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 www.basicnghts.org.) Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and gives sexual minonties access to elected offi cials and candidates. (503-224-8200. www stonewalloregon.org.) 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 f a children ( and families!) from Pre-School (age 4 years), Kindergarten and grades 1 through 12. (503-297-1894, catlin e^lu) 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 f a programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. mfo@dha.org wwwdha.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 committed relationships who agree to co-create children should be given the same nghts as heterosexual ~ couples http://www.myspacecom/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, 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 Willamette Valley www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) Queer-fnendly 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 f a families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792. www.aegonsafeschools.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 f a 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 pridenw.org.) 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 pdxqcenter.org.) 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 assistance a to get involved please call 503-224-2640 The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with ~ representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agenaes (Noon-1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave #1526 503-823-0027.)