• CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313. www.healthoregon.org.).
   
• Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels. Spanish-language assistance available. (Suite 800, 208 SW 4th Ave., 503-223-5907, Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.

• Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for appointment or walk-in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6660. Molalla: 503-723-2944. 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944. For more information call 503-742-5382.)

• Cascade AIDS Project offers free rapid HIV testing to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. (11am-1pm Tuesday, 4-8pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-750-7964.)
   
• Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.)
   
• Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.)
   
• Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699 www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/estherspantry.)
   
• Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.)
   
• Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339. bwport@comcast.net.)
   
• HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.)
   
• The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social events, discussions and other outings. (209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868  thelink@cascadeaids.org.)
   
• Manifest (formerly Q LAND), a nonprofit men's wellness community, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by empowering men to pursue their wellness passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and referrals. (503 223 8822, ext. 1. www.manifestpdx.org.)
   
• Multnomah County Health Department’s HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appointment. (9 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.)
   
• Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.)
   
• OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insurance. (503-494-8562.)
   
• Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington’s only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175. www.ourhouseofportland.org.)
   
• Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management; Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed. Se habla español. (Intake Line: 503-517-3590. SHOP: Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202. Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership.)
   
• Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area. Need volunteers from all walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor. 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030, ext. 25703. www.hivportland.org.)
   
• Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parenting, health, women’s self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www.cascadeaids.org.)
   
• Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management series for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emotional changes. (Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.)
   
• +talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly. (Josh at  503-278-3864. jferrer@cascadeaids.org.)
   
• Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.)
   
• The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (2311 NW Northrup St. #105. 503-229-8428.)
   
• The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nonclinical setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.)
   
• Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Center. Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.)
   
• Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503-786-4829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/swanhouse.)
   
• Tod’s Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner.)
   
• Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965.)
  
   

Community

General
 

• Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706. www.babble-ontm.org.)
   
• Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first Monday. 201 SE 12th Ave. Laury 503-285-4848.)
   
• Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. info@dhor.org. www.dhor.org.)
  Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed relationships who agree to co-create children should be given the same rights as heterosexual couples. http://www.myspace.com/doublerainbowfoundation.
   
• Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave.
  Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@yahoo.com.)
   
• 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 .)
  
  
• 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 .)
   
• Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples. (503-228-3892. www.lmfamily.org.)
   
• Manifest (formerly Q LAND), a nonprofit men's wellness community, empowers men to pursue their wellness passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and referrals. We manifest wellness and love through community. (503 223 8822, ext. 1. www.manifestpdx.org.)
            
• 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 503-285-4848.)
   
• 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.pridenw.org.)
   
• Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection within Portland’s queer community. (4115 N. Mississippi, 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdxqcenter.org.)
   
• Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881. www.sharepdx.org.)
   
• 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 agencies. (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave. #1526. 503-823-0027.)
   
• Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503-242-3585. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.)

Political
 

• 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. (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 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 the sexual minorities community access to elected officials and candidates. (503-224-8200. www.stonewalloregon.org  .)
   
• Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center. (7 pm second Monday. 69 SE Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343.)
   
• Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common 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.)
   
• 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.

Professional
 

• The Next Level—the Portland area’s first networking group specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesspeople—meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists. (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday. 5200 SW Macadam Ave. Jake 503-768-4248. jake@rosecitymtg.com.)
   
• Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2.com . www.geocities.com/oregonglc. )
   
• Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200. www.tradeswomen.net. )
   
• Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, a collaborative network of local companies, serves as a resource to Oregon and Southwest Washington corporate employee resource groups in their efforts to advance workplace equality. ( http://oepdx.collectivex.com.)

Support
 

• Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450. www.clackamaspflag.org.)
   
• The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays. (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004. www.thedadsgroup.com.)
   
• Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday. 2032 College Way. 503-357-2442. fgpflag@aol.com.)
   
• Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration. (pdx_frot@mac.com. www.man2manalliance.org.)
   
• Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday. 69 SE Taylor St. #255. 503-227-0605.)
   
• 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 97208-4928. 503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.)
   
• Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) 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.)
   
• TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.)
   
• Tranz Guys Group 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, “passing,” hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rej2433@yahoo.com  .)
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• Views offers free peer counseling/support for gay and lesbian older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual support available. (Quince 503-489-2230.)

HEALTH

Anti-Violence
 

• Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Contact us to learn more about support groups and new “healthy relationships” workshops. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle.org.)
   
• Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197. Business: 541-758-0219.)
   
• Clackamas Women’s Services offers shelter, support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.)
   
• Portland Women’s Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex workers. Foreign language translation is available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.)
   
• Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480. www.sarcoregon.org.)
  
  

General
 

• Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities. (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc.org.)
   
• Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spirit health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others. Two classes weekly. (www.joega.com.)
   
• Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can’t qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. www.outsidein.org.)
   
• Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla español. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820. www.ppcw.org.)
   
• Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs. ( www.gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.org.)
   
• Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at People’s Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE 21st Ave.

Mental Health
 

• Beat the Blues, a peer-led depression support group, helps men brainstorm actions and seek support for sustaining efforts to move toward their wellness vision and overcome challenges. (6 8 pm first and third Sunday. $5-$20 donation. RSVP to 503 223 8822, ext. 1, or www.manifestpdx.org/calendar.)
   
• YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and supportive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.)
   

Recovery
 

• Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship of families and friends whose lives have been affected by alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (7-8:15 pm Wednesday. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.)
   
• Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portland.)
   
• Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.)
   
• Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
   
• Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
   
• Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.

• Pos for the Cause, an HIV-positive gay men’s Alcoholics Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rectory at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. (7pm Monday. 2408 SE 16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603.)
   
• Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person’s drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-223-8822, ext. 1. www.al-anonportlandoregon.org  .)
   
• Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.)
   
• Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor. 503-452-5961. www.portlandsaa.org  .)
   
• The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon’s only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (503-230-9654.)

Sexual
 

• The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla español. (9 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.)

• Pivot offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening for gay/bi/trans and all men having sex with men (because we think that's hot). All testing is walk in and done on a first come, first served basis. Spanish speaking testing staff available. Tuesdays 5-9pm (HIV/STD), Wednesday 11am-2pm, (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5-9pm (HIV only), 209 SW 4th Ave., 503-445-7699, pivot@pivotpdx.org

Social

Arts & Music
 

• Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confluence@aol.com . www.confluencechorus.org .)
   
• Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.)
   
• Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current films. Monthly activities include group outings to see films. (filmtalk@verizon.net.)
   
• Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion. (pdxgayfilm@yahoo.com.)
   
• Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588. www.pdxgmc.org.)
   
• Portland Lesbian Choir, a non-audition community chorus, encourages women who love to sing in harmony-regardless of musical experience, age, race or sexual orientation-to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and fun, led by director Casey Moffett-Chaney. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Christ. (6:30 8:30 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503 727 3306. portlandlesbianchoir@hotmail.com. www.plchoir.org.)
   
• Portland Gay Symphonic Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual fall and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! (503-790-2170. info@rcgfb.org. www.rcgfb.org.)
   
• Satori Men’s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual orientation or musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals. No audition necessary. (503-242-4244. www.satorichorus.org.)

General

• Asian Pacific Islander Pride (Formerly Asian Pacific Lesbians and Gays)  API Pride is a group led by and for LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in Oregon.  We provide safe and supportive environments and opportunities to celebrate, educate and bring out communities together. (api.pride@gmail.com, www.api-pride.blogspot.com)
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• Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group with many chapters throughout Oregon.  Currently we have chapters in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis-Albany, Rogue Valley and Grants Pass.  We have several events throughout the year including potlucks, BBQ's, bowling, bunco, game night and more.  (For more information, visit our main website at www.lavenderwomyn.com or email Kim at support@lavenderwomyn.com)
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• Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M club for self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions, events and parties. Women of all orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women’s Welcoming Munch at 7 pm every second Tuesday. (503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgirls.net.)
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• Get Off My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the Dungeons & Dragons, d20, and similar traditions.  We play various PG-13 campaigns as suits us. sharing laughs and kicking kobolds as we go.  Dust off your geek armor and join us! lynneMe2@gmail.com
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• Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to share stories, favorite authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book. (503-684-0305. mikkata@comcast.net .)
   
• Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and promotes education on safe and legal machinery. (503-281-4488. brmcprez@yahoo.com.)
   
• Cascade Flyers are gay, lesbian and bi aviators, both private and professional, in Washington, Oregon and southern British Columbia. Dinner meetings in Portland area. (503-701-7922. casflyers@yahoo.com. www.geocities.com/casflyers.)
   
• A Common Bond is a social support network for former or questioning Jehovah’s Witnesses who are queer. (acbportland@webtv.net.)
   
• Coqsure is a social group for people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderqueer, drag king, etc.). First Sunday meetings are open to partners and families of any configuration. (503-471-1515. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.)
   
• Dungeon Men PDX hosts a men’s S/M party every other month in a Portland dungeon. Masters and novices always welcome. (503-281-2076. bighnboy@aracnet.com.)
   
• F.A.G. PDX (Femme Affinity Group Portland), a radical activist and social group open to self-identified femmes of all genders, seeks to create solidarity among femmes, promote femme visibility and combat femmephobia in the community at large. ( www.notsorry.org/fagpdx  .)
   
• 50+ lesbian social group for women meets on the third Saturday of the month. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 or 971-216-1173. sutaytig@aol.com .)
   
• FTM Pacific NW OR & WA is a social and discussion group for female-to-male trans men. ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_PacificNW .)
   
• Funny Ladies, a social group for nice lesbians 35 and older as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month. (flataps@yahoo.com.)
   
• Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conversation and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.)
   
• Genealogy group forming. Gather with other lesbian researchers to trace your family tree and tackle “brickwall” female ancestors. (famhistnw@aol.com.)
   
• Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of lesbian women of color through a wide variety of social, networking, consciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and projects. (www.happyoursproductions.com.)
   
• Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay, lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month. (www.rosecourt.org.)
   
• Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call for meeting time and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.)
   
• Keshet is a social connection group for queer Jews and their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, whether Jewish or not. It meets monthly for potluck dinners and special events.  For more information contact:Ira Forleiter <iraf@spiritone.com> or visit www.gayjewishportland.com
   
• Lesbian Garden Club is a group of women who love gardens and gardening. They exchange plants, seeds, advice and encouragement while having a good time. Call for a copy of the newsletter and information about upcoming events. (Linda 503-909-2002.)
   
• Lesbians with Degrees is a social group that was started for degreed women, but no degree is necessary. Just come and join the fun! Pool parties, Scrabble and more. (Lani 503-233-3557. Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@yahoogroups.com  .)
   
• Lulu’s Pervy Playhouse is a social group for self-identifying women who are into S/M. Play parties are held on the  Saturday of the month. (503-231-3992. dykedadi@comcast.net. www.luluspervyplayhouse.org.)
   
• Men Over 40 is a small, socially supportive group that meets second and fourth Thursdays. (503-777-1376.)
   
• Night in Black Leather and The Leather Duck Club are the first and third Friday of each month at Gail’s Dirty Duck Tavern. (9 pm-midnight. 439 NW Third Ave. 503-224-8446. orleatherfrat@yahoo.com.)
   
• Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay male naturists/nudists. Social gathering second Saturday of every month. (omenpdx@omenpdx.org. www.omenpdx.org.)
   
• PDX_FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and their significant others, friends, families and allies. (groups.yahoo.com/group/PDX_FTM.)
   
• The gay Pinochle Group meets Sundays at Hobo’s. Come play cards and meet the gang. New players always welcome. (6 pm. 120 NW Third Ave. Mike 503-641-7224.)

• Pivot is a community space for men into men.  We offer a variety of programming that is both social and educational in nature.  A drop in space (that's right, sip our coffee and use our WiFi for free., we don't mind) and weekly STD/HIV testing.  Oh yeah, and oodles of free condoms and lube to restock your stash.  Drop by. Get into something different.  Wed-Sat 3-9pm, 209 SW 4th Ave, 503-445-7699, www. pivotpdx.org
   
• Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group for gay, lesbian, 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 Audencio 503-261-5463.)
   
• 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 Leather Men 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. plm@direcway.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.)
   
• Portland Lesbian Network organizes brewpub visits, golf events, hiking, kayaking, cycling, Scrabble games and movie nights and keeps you aware of what’s going on in the area. (PDXLesbianNetwork-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.)
   
• Portland Metro Prime Timers was established as a social group for older gay men as well as younger men who enjoy their company. Meetings include potluck meals, dining out, bingo and celebrations of special occasions. (PO Box 5884, Portland, OR 97228. 360-254-1718 or 503-286-4613. pdxprimetimers@yahoo.com. www.geocities.com/pdxprimetimers.)
   
• 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. Monthly meetings, social, workshops and newsletter. (rcdc@teleport.com. www.rcdc.org.)
   
• Sappho Social Club is a group of women 40 years and older building community through social and cultural activities. (thesapphosocialclub@yahoo.com.)
   
• Soyboys Vegetarian Men’s Group is a fun, social gathering for gay and bi men who are interested in a healthy vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. A variety of activities and monthly potlucks on the last Saturday. (veggieguys@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 503-784-4807 or 503-227-8189.)

• Women of the Rivers, the Portland/Vancouver chapter of Women on Wheels Motorcycle International, encourages women who love to ride to gather for good times, support and growth in the sport through social meetings, professional seminars, rider training and organized and pickup rides. Monthly meetings are held. For more information contact us on Facebook under Women of the Rivers or send an e-mail to kwcg@aolcom

• Oregon Coast Group Windansea is a new group embarking on the journey of bringing the LGBT community at the Oregon Coast together to support our precious community.  Let's get together and figure out how to enhance our coastal lives together.  Contact Jsea at Jsea@lavenderwomyn.com or call 503-4758015.  Let's have some fun!

Physical Recreation
 

• 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.)
  Fits Bowling invites you to come join this fun, friendly, alternative league at AMF Pro 300 Lanes. (7 pm Friday. 3031 SE Powell Blvd. 503-234-0237.)
   
• The Forest Group outings are cooperative adventures for women. Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. All skill levels welcome. (503-772-1860. imnoregon@comcast.net. www.geocities.com/ncc1127/forestpdx.)
   
• Gay Men’s Walking Group invites gay, bi and questioning men to stroll in various neighborhoods around Portland for fun, friendship and exercise. (10 am Saturday. Tom 503-984-4549.)
  Gay Women’s Golf Group welcomes all levels of players. (www.turfgirlz.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. Classes for different dance styles start the first Friday of each month: country, swing, tango, cha-cha, etc. Call for schedule. (503-236-5129. out_dancing@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 Friday nights September through April. (info@pdxpridebowl.com.)
   
• PDX NetRippers is Portland’s queer soccer organization with competitive indoor soccer, outdoor scrimmages, practices for all levels and regional tournaments. (Kyle bendoverbeckham@gmail.com. www.myspace.com/netrippers.)
   
• Portland Gay & Lesbian Bowling Association celebrates 30 years with its 2007-08 season. Meets Sundays from Labor Day through Memorial Day at Hollywood Bowl. Drop-ins welcome 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.)
   
• Portland Gay Basketball Association welcomes all skill levels. (groups.yahoo.com/group/PortlandGayBasketballAssociation.)
  Whether you’re a running novice or a seasoned marathoner, Portland Frontrunners welcomes gay, lesbian, bi and trans people of all abilities and interests. (Gary info@portlandfrontrunners.org. www.portlandfrontrunners.org.)
   
• Rose City Softball Association is Oregon’s largest sports organization for the gay and lesbian 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. membership@rosecitysoftball.org. www.rosecitysoftball.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. www.rubyredflippers.org.)
   
• She Rocks, a supportive rock climbing 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 second Thursday. 3702 SE Hawthorne Blvd. www.sherocks.wetpaint.com.)
   
• Team Oregon, the umbrella sports group coordinating efforts for Outgames 2006 in Montreal and Gay Games 2006 in Chicago, holds monthly meetings for those wanting to participate. (503-736-3292. www.teamoregon2006.org.)
   
• Team Tennis meets Sundays at University of Portland. All levels of play welcome, and the first time is free. (8 am-noon. www.teamportland-tennis.org.)

Youth
 

• Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere (COLAGE) is the only international organization specifically supporting young people with sexual minority parents. (colage@lmfamily.org. www.colage.org.)
   
• Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) strives to assure that each member of every school community is valued and respected, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. (12700 SW North Dakota St., Suite 180 #129, Tigard, OR 97223. 503-525-1177. glsen@glsenoregon.org. www.glsenoregon.org.)
   
• House of MOCHA (Men of Color Healthy & Aware) is a group of gay/bi/same-gender-loving men of color between 16 and 25 who want to engage in activities, socials and community events among their peers. (Kourtni 503-417-7991. www.brotobropdx.org.)
   
• Pride Project brings together Washington County queer and questioning youth to plan and attend monthly social events. Also information, referral and advocacy services in Washington County. (Mo 503-260-5792. mkenny@cascadiabhc.org. www.myspace.com/39241130.)
   
• Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center (SMYRC) offers support, recreation, counseling and referral to gay, lesbian, bi and trans kids 23 and younger. Drop-in computer access, pool tables and an informal place to hang out. Weekly trans, leadership and art support group meetings. (4-9 pm Wednesday, 4-11 pm Friday. 2100 SE Belmont St. 503-872-9664. www.smyrc.org.)
   
• Queerzone identifies and meets the needs of queer homeless youth by providing advocacy, safety, support, resources, referral and a safe place for them to socialize and get the help they need. (6-8 pm Monday, New Avenues for Youth, 812 SW 10th Ave. 6-8 pm Tuesday, Outside In, 1132 SW 13th Ave. 4-11 pm Saturday, Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center, 2100 SE Belmont St.)