This MySpace profile was created to connect Salem area Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender people and will be used to announce events and community news. Please subscribe to the blog or read our bulletins for up to the minute news and please note that this is not a personal profile and that Gay In Salem is not in charge of any of the below organizations or events listed.
Links, groups and information of interest to folks in the Salem area (thanks to JustOut.com and SalemPride.com):
Community
Capitol Forum -- Capitol Forum is a gay/lesbian nonprofit social service organization that has been serving the mid-Willamette Valley for 28 years. (503 363 0006. PO Box 663, Salem, OR 97308 0663. www.salemcf.org, TheCapitolForum@aol.com.)
Salem PFLAG -- Salem Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third Wednesday at First Congregational Church to provide support, education and advocacy. (7-9 pm. 700 Marion St. NE. Mailing address: PO Box 121, Gates, OR 97346. 503 897 2524 or 503 393 9668.)
Salem Transgender Network -- Salem Transgender Network is a new transgender support group forming in Salem. (girlnagual@aol.com.)
Triangle Society of CCC -- Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community College in Salem offers a fun and safe environment to interact with queer and queer-friendly students, staff, faculty and community members at the Multicultural Center. (Every Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. in Building 2 of Chemeketa, Panda Room, Room No. 229, 4000 Lancaster Drive NE.)
Angles -- Willamette University's queer-straight alliance group meets every Wednesday at 9 pm in the Women's Center, on the 3rd floor of the Putnam University Center. Contact Eli Taylor (eataylor@willamette.edu).
ISCWE -- Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire is a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender organization that does fundraising for various charities in the Salem, Oregon area. (ger3412@aol.com)
Social
Lavender Womyn of Salem -- Lavender Womyn is a warm and friendly lesbian group with chapters in Salem, Eugene and Portland for support, fun and friendship. Game nights, bowling, barbecues, bunco, camping, flag football, etc. (Kim 503 581 5102. www.lavenderwomyn.com.)
Confluence -- Confluence, a mixed GLBT 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.)
The Triangle Community -- The Triangle Community is a activity group for gay men ages 21 and over in the greater Salem-Keizer area which holds monthly potlucks, city walks, hikes, movie nights and special events. (TC-info@trianglecommunity.org, www.trianaglecommunity.org.)
Marionberry Salon Book Club -- Marionberry Salon meets monthly in Salem, usually on a Saturday at 6:30 pm in a member's home, for potlucks and discussion of books touching on the gay/lesbian/bi experience. (Cary 503-363-6036, marionberrysalon@aol.com.)
Southside Speakeasy -- Salem's own GLBT Speakeasy and Dance Pub, owned and operated by gay owners, for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight friends. See their web site for events and more information. Open 3:30pm until 2:00am, 7 Days a week. 3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE Salem, OR, Phone 503-362-1139
Salem Gay Social Network -- The Salem Gay Social Network is a gay men's group in the greater Salem area whose purpose is meeting, recreating, socializing and networking.
Youth
Rainbow Youth -- Serving the Salem community since 1995, Rainbow Youth is dedicated to providing support and pro-social activities for all GLBT youth and their allies. They meet every Thursday from 6 to 8 pm, Micah Building Basement, 680 State St., Salem. (Contact Brandon Reich at brandon@salemrainbowyouth.org for more info)
Churches/Faith
Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Church of Salem -- Provides a spiritual home for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Sweet Spirit MCC holds services every Sunday at 11am at 1775 NE 32nd Place (off Market, across from Red Lion Inn), Salem.
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem -- is a "welcoming congregation," celebrating the presence and participation of all peoples, including gays, lesbians, bisexuals and heterosexuals. Sunday services are from 10:30 to 11:45am and they are located at 5090 Center St. NE, Salem.
First Congregational United Church of Christ -- is an open and affirming church welcoming everyone without regard to race, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, economic class, marital status, or physical/mental abilities. Services are held Sunday at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. at 700 Marion Street NE, Salem.
Morningside United Methodist Church -- is a reconciling congregation where everyone is welcome to participate in the full life of the congregation. Services are 8:30am and 11am each Sunday at 3674 12th Street SE, Salem.
Health/Services
Salem Gay and Lesbian Information Hotline -- Offers information by telephone regarding Salem gay and lesbian community resources. Phone: 503-363-6618
WiLLo -- Willamette Lambda Legal Organization exists to promote the awareness of, and appreciation for GLBT issues within the context of the law and to provide a forum for the discussion of those issues. Willamette University College of Law, 245 Winter Street SE, Salem, Oregon 97301, President: Tona Shrum (tshrum@willamette.edu)
True Colors -- Salem's new GLBT friendly Alcoholics Anonymous welcome to anyone who desires to stop drinking. No dues or fees. Thursday nights, at 6:30 p.m. First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 700 Marion Street NE, Salem, OR 97301 For more information about Alcoholics Anonymous and other meetings, visit the website (www.open.org/~aasalem/) or call (503)399-0599
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