THE PREMIER LGBTQ BUSINESS & SERVICE DIRECTORY
PORTLAND Vol. 4
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TABLE OF CON TENTS See this issue online at ourcommunityusa.com/Portland4
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About Portland
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Bar Guide
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Restaurant Guide
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LGBTQ Organizations & Attractions
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Events Schedule
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Business Directory
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ABOUT PORTLAND LGBTQ Portland If you like great art, cool people, good food, shopping and nature, Portland will be a satisfying destination. Portland is a laid back big city that’s still got that smalltown feel to it--and reasonable prices to match. The Pearl District is home to some of the city’s best known chefs and restaurants, world class art galleries, and vibrant shops and boutiques. Located in the heart of downtown, one will find businesses ranging from finance and real estate to renowned advertising agencies and software firms. The Pearl District is nestled among family-friendly parks that attract visitors and locals, many of whom call the neighborhood’s iconic residential buildings home. Portland, The City of Roses, also hosts Pride Northwest and the Portland Lesbian and Gay Film Festival.
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RESTAURANT GUI DE The Roxy Greasy Spoon Diner, perfect for your postparty grub 1121 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR
Departure Upscale, Asian-fusion go-to serves creative fare & global cocktails in a chic space with city views. 525 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Cup and Saucer Food conscious cafe 3000 NE Killingsworth Street, Portland, OR
Higgins Restaurant and Bar Longtime classy spot for local & sustainable NW fare, with a lively bar, many beers & Oregon wines. 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Clyde Common European-style tavern in a casual energizing space Downtown - 1014 SW Stark Street Portland, OR
Screen Door Refined Southern specialties like buttermilkfried chicken in roomy digs offering weekend brunch. 2337 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
Tin Shed Garden Cafe A neighborhood garden cafe with a sustainable philosophy Northwest - 1438 NE Alberta Street Portland, OR
Castanga Clean-lined, minimalist restaurant serving fixed-price, high-end modernist Northwest dinners. 1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR
23Hoyt Indulge your senses Northwest - 529 NW 23rd Avenue Portland, OR
Laurelhurst Market Butcher shop/steakhouse providing unusual cuts, house-cured meats & craft drinks in industrial digs. 3155 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
Red Star Tavern Inventive dishes in a comfortable setting Downtown - 503 SW Alder Street Portland, OR Saucebox Pan-Asian Pacific Island paradise Downtown - 214 SW Broadway Portland, OR
Tasty n Sons Inventive American dishes in a big, lively space offering daily brunch, dinner & happy hours. 3808 N Williams Avenue C, Portland, OR
Cupcake Jones Cute as Cupcakes Pearl District - 307 NW 10th Avenue Portland, OR
Kachka Lively spot for refined Russian fare & houseinfused vodkas in kitschy surroundings 720 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR
Le Pigeon Buzzworthy fare Downtown - 738 E. Burnside, Portland, OR
Aviary Snug urbane eatery boasts cutting-edge New American small plates, a communal table & seasonal patio. 1733 NE Alberta Street, Portland, OR
Marinepolis Sushi Land Sushi everywhere! Northeast - 1409 NE Weidler Street Portland, OR
Nostrana Seasonally influenced Italian dishes, including popular thin-crust pizzas, in lodgelike digs. 1401 SE Morrison Street, Ste. 101, Portland, OR
Cricket Cafe Hangover cures galore Southeast - 3159 SE Belmont Street Portland, OR
Mucca Osteria Romantic Italian spot offers organic fare & handmade pasta in a refined space with Gothic flair. 1022 SW Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Toro Bravo It’s worth the wait for these shareable tapas Northeast - 120 NE Russell Street Portland, OR
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE June
JUN 22 TASTE OF PARKROSE Taste of Parkrose has running events, arts & crafts, live music, a kids’ area, food vendors, BBQ samples, and a beer garden at Rossi Farms. This is a free event. Find us on Facebook for location and details.
JUN 21-22 CIDER SUMMIT PORTLAND The 9th annual Cider Summit PDX featuring 150+ ciders, cider cocktails & apple spirits. General Admission tickets include a souvenir tasting glass and 12 tasting tickets. Also featuring artisanal producers of cider.
JUN 22-23 GEEKCRAFT EXPO PDX If you’re looking for “that” special thing--or things--to complement your geeky lifestyle, there is simply no better place to shop; everything for sale at GeekCraft Expo is incredibly unique, limited in quantity (i.e. NOT mass produced—this stuff is all made by hand) and TOTALLY NERDY!
Visit the cider cocktail lounge featuring cider cocktails, apple spirits and mead will be available. Don’t miss the Oregon Fruit Cider Challenge featuring pilot batch ciders with text voting to determine champion. Food available for purchase along with small bite samples. Learn more and purchase tickets at cidersummitnw.com.
GeekCraft Expo provides geeky, super-fun make-n-take crafting activities for kids & families...free of charge! For kids (and adults) who are into superheroes, gaming and/or geeky things in general, GeekCraft Expo is the perfect day out... because superheroes, gaming and/or geeky things in general is what GeekCraft Expo IS, wall to wall! Cosplay is highly encouraged (get one more use out of that Halloween costume!) and admission is FREE -- you just need to pre-register! Register and learn more at geekcraftexpo.com.
JUN 21-23 GOOD IN THE HOOD FESTIVAL & PARADE Good in the Hood Festival has live entertainment, multi-cultural food, kids’ activities, and a beer and wine garden at King School Park. A parade is Saturday at 11 a.m. This is a free event. Learn more at goodnthehood.org. JUN 21-23 10:00AM LAKE OSWEGO FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS A juried craft fair with 110 booths, a music stage, food court, and wine & beer pavilion at Lakewood Center for the Arts and George Rogers Park. Visit lakewood-center.org.
JUN 26 SAKE FEST PDX Taste samples of sake, plum wine, and beer paired with food at Sake Fest PDX at the Oregon Convention Center for age 21+. Details at sakefestpdx.com.
JUN 21-23 FESTIVAL OF BALLOONS The hot air balloons are definitely the featured attraction of the Festival, but ... it’s MORE than balloons! The Festival is a place for families and friends to gather, play and relax. Join us in the pre-dawn hours as approximately 20 hot air balloons launch into the morning sky (weather and pilot permitting).
JUN 28-29 Sherwood Wine Festival and Artisans Fair Featuring 18 wineries and breweries, food carts, and a live band in a ticketed area for age 21+. Saturday adds a free area for all ages with art vendors and another music stage. Details at sherwoodwinefestival.com.
Spend the afternoon shopping at the craft and vendor booths, eating great food from local food vendors, and enjoying thrilling, fun carnival rides and games. Of course, it wouldn’t be the Festival of Balloons without the ever impressive Night Glow on Friday and Saturday nights (weather permitting); the Rogue Beer Garden, and Live Music on the Main Stage. Also featuring the Twilight Run at Dawn, Saturday morning, and Festival of Cars on Sunday. Buy tickets at tigardballoon.org.
JUN 28-30 PORTLAND INTL BEERFEST Portland international Beerfest is a 3-day specialty beer festival held in the Pearl District North Park Blocks. PIB showcases hardto-find beers and ciders from all over the world. Sample everything from classic styles (pilsners, pales, etc.) to exotic new-world hybrids (barrel-aged hoppy farmhouse sours, etc.) Details at portland-beerfest.com.
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BAR GU ID E Silverado A friendly and diverse crowd Downtown - 318 SW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
Scandal’s Tavern Casual lounge and hangout Downtown - 1125 SW Stark Street, Portland, OR
C.C. Slaughter’s A great place to find the gyrating boy of your dreams Downtown - 219 NW Davis Street, Portland, OR
Crush Chic, artsy lounge provides stylish comfort 1400 SE Morrison Street, Portland, OR
Eagle Portland Portland’s rugged bar for masculine men Northeast - 835 N Lombard, Portland, OR
Embers Avenue A busy, straight-friendly place with drag shows and dancing Downtown - 110 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
Hobo’s A simple and elegant piano bar with a game room in the back Downtown - 120 NW 3rd Avenue, Portland, OR
Vault Martini Decadent Sins! 226 NW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR Joq’s Tavern Gay Jocks! Northeast - 2512 NE Broadway, Portland, OR
Doug Fir A hot spot for upcoming indiebands with a mixed crowd Southeast - 830 E Burnside Street, Portland, OR
STAG Gentleman’s club, lounge and bar Northeast - 313 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
The Fox & Hound A great after work or pre-party stop Old Town/ Chinatown 217 NW 2nd Avenue, Portland, OR
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE JUN 28-30 RISK/REWARD FESTIVAL Risk/Reward Festival is a micro-festival of 20-minute live dance, theater, and music performances by six artists at Imago Theatre. Learn more at risk-reward.org.
This year is all about a bigger, brighter, BOOM! With the City-wide ban on retail fireworks, Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular will allow the community to enjoy the tradition of Independence Day fireworks safely starting at 10:05 p.m. Free admission. Details at thehistorictrust.org.
JUN 29 8:00PM THE WORLD NAKED BIKE RIDE An annual, worldwide bike ride that highlights the vulnerability of cyclists everywhere and decries society’s dependence on pollutionbased transport. It’s also a lot of fun and it’s free for all! Details at pdxwnbr.org.
JUL 4 STAR SPANGLED 4TH OF JULY Includes the national anthem, patriotic speeches, games, a country band, picnic or food for sale, and fireworks at dusk at Willamette Park in West Linn. Bring chairs or a blanket. Free event.
JUN 29-30 10:00AM CLACKAMAS COUNTY LAVENDER FESTIVAL A community festival to support, enjoy, and provide education on sustainable agriculture and showcase small craft businesses in the Clackamas County region.
JUL 4-7 PORTLAND CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Features 60 breweries, cideries, and wineries, plus food carts at Fields Neighborhood Park, for age 21+ except Sunday. Details at portlandcraftbeerfestival.com.
Kid Friendly, Great Food, Art and Craft Vendors, Lavender Lemonade, Lavender Ice Cream, Beer, Wine, Music, Lavender Distilling Demonstration, U-Pick Lavender, Lavender Wreath DIY, and of course Lavender Products. Find us on Facebook for details.
JUL 5-21 COHO SUMMERFEST 4 WEEKS. 4 SHOWS. NO BOUNDARIES. Featuring multimedia, dance, comedy, solo work, ensemble pieces, video projection, memory movies, cross-cultural understanding, glass unicorns, silent film, fake mustaches, moments, uncomfortable realities, bubbles and more. RESISTANCE. REMEMBRANCE. RUBBER GLOVES. Learn more at cohoproductions.org.
July JUL 4 10:00AM 4TH OF JULY SPECTACULAR Portland’s best fireworks at dusk. Gates open at 10AM and rides open at 12PM noon. There will be live music and midnight picnic areas available. Visit oakspark.com.
JUL 6-7 GEAR CON: STEAMPUNK APOCALYPSE! Gear Con includes panel discussions, evening entertainment, workshops, a costume content, and a Saturday cabaret at University Place Hotel for age 14+. The Sunday burlesque show is age 18+. Find us on Facebook.
JUL 4-7 WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL The largest celebration of blues, soul, funk, and rhythm & blues west of the Mississippi. Join us for a long weekend filled with amazing performances across four stages, food, vendors, river boat cruises, and more! Visit waterfrontbluesfest.com.
JUL 12-13 HAREFEST Hear 17 tribute bands play songs by Tom Petty, Van Halen, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Heart, Led Zeppelin and more. 21+ only. Overnight camping available. Visit harefest.com.
JUL 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY AT FORT VANCOUVER End your Independence Day with a BANG at the 56th Annual Vancouver’s Fireworks Spectacular! Bring the entire family for food, fun and entertainment... and a blanket to the Fort and stake out your spot to watch the largest fireworks show in the region.
JUL 12-14 BEAD FAIRE Come see, buy, and learn what beads are all about, from the history of beads to the contemporary artists, from making your own beads to making your own jewelry, with these beads…this is a must see Bead Show!
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE JUL 19-20 ROBIN HOOD FESTIVAL The Robin Hood Festival has medieval re-enactments, a knighting ceremony, Maid Marian and Robin Hood, archery (July 20 & 21), castle building, 100 craft and food vendors, a beer and wine garden, a kids’ area, and a Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Parade (10 a.m. Saturday). Free. Details at robinhoodfestival.org.
Discover millions of beads from around the world: glass, lamp-work, wood, seed, pearl, crystal, gemstone, gold & silver, antique and one of a kind. Bead making tools, supplies & boxes and all your beading needs are found here under one roof! Details at gemfaire.com. JUL 12-14 COWABUNGA PORTLAND Three days of the best food and drink from the PNW at Historic Rossi Farms. Visit cowabunga.pdxmonthly.com to see a list of incredible chefs, restaurants, event line up and entertainment.
JUL 20 10:00AM MERFEST Meet the Oregon mermaids at the Oregon Northwest Merfest, which includes crafts, face painting, stories, and vendors at Director Park. Free event. Learn more at oregonnorthwestmerfet.com.
JUL 13 BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL Featuring French food, wine, music, street performers, a costume contest, a waiters’ race, and a marketplace at Jamison Square Park. Learn more at afportland.org.
JUL 20 9:30AM-6:00PM TEAFEST PDX Tea Fest PDX has tea tastings, vendor booths, classes, speakers, a Japanese tea ceremony, and British tea traditions at World Forestry Center in Washington Park. Details and tickets at teafestpdx.com.
JUL 13 10:00AM THE BIG FLOAT A celebration of the Willamette River. It’s a parade/float/beach party in downtown Portland. Visit thebigfloat.com.
JUL 24-27 OREGON BREWERS FESTIVAL Try 80 different craft beers (with cider & wine), eat pub food, and hear live music at Oregon Brewers Festival at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. Children require parents and will enjoy the soda garden. The opening brunch and parade are July 24. No pets. Visit oregonbrewfest.com.
JUL 13 MISSISSIPPI STREET FAIR Offering 200 local vendors and craft booths, five stages of entertainment, a kids’ corner, food carts, and a beer/wine garden on N. Mississippi Avenue (from Fremont to Skidmore). Free event. JUL 13 PORTLAND PICNIC Portland Picnic has 100 wines to taste, beer, food vendors, live music, and family activities in Westmoreland Park. Bring a blanket or chair. Free admission. No pets.
JUL 27 PORTLANDIA MERMAID PARADE A free family friendly, gender neutral, and body positive event celebrating water mythology and all things mermaid.It starts with a noon ceremony at Japanese American Historical Plaza (north of Burnside Bridge), and heads south at 1 p.m. to Poets Beach for swimming and a beach party. Free. Siren’s Masquerade Ball at 8 p.m. is for age 21+. Visit portlandiamermaidparade.com.
JUL 13 THE FIRST CITY CELEBRATION Featuring an art fair, food carts, vendors, live music, and a kids’ zone. Visit donwtownoregoncity.org. JUL 18-21 NORTHWEST STRING SUMMIT The summit features 48 bands on five stages with workshops and late-night sessions at Horning’s Hideout in North Plaines. Children age 10 and younger are free. Camping available. No pets. Learn more at stringsummit.com.
JUL 27 NATSU MATSURI Enjoy live Japanese music, dance, traditional games for children, and authentic food & beer at Natsu Matsuri outside Uwajimaya in Beaverton. Free event. Find us on Facebook for more info.
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE JUL 27-28 RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR Join us for Renegade Portland: a sunny summertime marketplace in the Pearl. Shop from over 80 of the country’s foremost voices in craft and design, enjoy live DJ sets, workshop, and sip on a craft cocktail. Visit renegadecraft.com.
Food & Beverage Vendors will sell, serve, give away or sample healthy vegan food & drink alternatives. VegOut! Scottsdale is a compilation of Vegan food & drink vendors, speakers & vegan-friendly gear including clothing, skin care & artwork. The atmosphere is set with local bands & a DJ. The focus is on local businesses & locally sourced ingredients. Visit vegoutevents.com.
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September
AUG 2-4 PICKATHON Offering a large lineup of diverse music (indie/roots, garage rock, folk, alternative country, bluegrass) on Pendarvis Farm in Happy Valley, with food vendors and camping. It also promotes ecology and recycling. Learn more at pickathon.com.
SEP 1 SLAVIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Featuring art, music, dance, food, soccer, children’s activities, and vendors of Russia, the Ukraine, Serbia, and Armenia at Ventura Park. Free event. Visit portlandoregon.gov. SEP 7 SOUR BEER DAY Come sample the best sour beers in the world or just dip your toe into the sour beer pool-there is a flight for everyone on this day! A world of sours coming to you in sampler sizes, plus food pairings and swag and general funhaving. Find us on Facebook for details.
AUG 3 ST. STEPHEN’S FESTIVAL Including a bake sale, food, a beer & wine garden, an art show, a craft fair, games for kids, and sacred music at St. Stephen Catholic Church. Visit saintstephenpdx.com. AUG 3 OBONFEST Obonfest commemorates ancestors with Obon dance, lanterns, children’s booths, Japanese food, beer, and sake at Oregon Buddhist Temple. Free entry. Visit oregonbuddhisttemple.com.
SEP 7 12:00PM PORTLAND LAGER FEST Zoiglhaus Brewing Company pours 30 lagers in its beer garden during Portland Lager Festival, with kids’ activities until 3 p.m., adult comedy 5 to 6:30 p.m., and craft vendors. Free admission, or buy a ticket for 10 tastes. Visit zoiglhaus.com.
AUG 3 FREMONT FEST Fremont Street is closed from 42nd to 50th for Fremont Fest, including a 10 a.m. parade of pets and kids on bikes, music stages, a kids’ zone, and 125 vendors. Free event. Details at beaumontvillagepdx.com. AUG 9-11 ELEPHANT GARLIC FESTIVAL Featuring garlic-flavored foods, arts & crafts, and live music in North Plains. Learn more at funstinks.com.
SEP 13-15 ROSE CITY COMIC CON Portland’s premier pop-culture event, Rose City Comic Con is produced locally with a focus on creating a fun and friendly event for everyone! While our primary focus is that of comics, comic creators, and the creative process, Rose City Comic Con also provides its attendees with access to gaming, sci-fi, cosplay, anime, fantasy, and everything in between. Visit rosecitycomicocn.com.
AUG 10-11 VEG OUT PORTLAND This is a foodie event, celebrating the Vegan Lifestyle and an educational experience for those who want to discover more about the many benefits of Vegan Fare & how great it tastes!
SEP 14 BELMONT STREET FAIR A family-friendly event with live music, art, entertainment, shopping, kids’ activities, food vendors, and beer gardens on SE Belmont Street from 33rd to 39th. Free event. Find us on Facebook for details.
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2019 EVENT SCH EDULE SEP 14-15 EL GRITO PORTLAND Celebrate the independence of Mexico and its neighbors from Spain at El Grito Portland, which includes folkloric and Aztec dancers and live mariachi, salsa, cumbia, and pop music, plus food & craft vendors at Moda Center Commons. Free event. Visit elgritoportland.com.
OCT 26 2:00PM 2019 PORTLAND EROTIC BALL The 20th Annual Portland Erotic Ball returns to the historic Crystal Ballroom with 3 levels of non-stop entertainment on Saturday, October 26, 2019. Enjoy live bands, DJs, aerialists, fetish demonstration stage, burlesque and $5,000 Costume Contest in this amazing display of eye candy and entertainment! Find us on Facebook for details.
SEP 14 SERBIAN FEST This is a celebration of food, wine, dance and culture of the Serbian Orthodox people. Delicious Serbian Food: BBQ, Roast Pig and Lamb, Desserts; Live Music, National Dance, Beer and Wine, Kid’s Activities and much more. Learn more at Facebook.
OCT 27 RUN LIKE HELL! Run Like Hell is a Halloween-themed race that sees participants dress out in full costume for a run through Portland’s urban parks and along its waterfront areas along the Willamette River. Includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids’ run, which all begin and end at 325 SW Naito Parkway and include an after-party. Visit runguides.com.
October
November
OCT 5 THE WEDGE The Wedge is a Farmers Market-style festival celebrating cheese and everything that goes with it. Sample and purchase local, artisan cheese, specialty foods, beer, wine, and cider. Bring a cooler and stock up! Visit thewedgeportland.com.
NOV 1-3 HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL Features 300 exhibitors selling art, crafts, jewelry, clothing, toys, Christmas decor, and gourmet foods in the Oregon Convention Center. Full details at hfgf.com.
OCT 5-6 PORTLAND VEGFEST Offering exhibitors, free samples, a restaurant area, speakers, cooking demonstrations, and kids’ activities at the Oregon Convention Center. Learn more at nwveg.org.
NOV 2-3 BODY MIND SPIRIT EXPO Join us for the latest in new thought presentations, the best advances in alternative health and as always the nations finest selections of psychics and mediums. Featuring exhibits and presentations about alternative health and psychic power at Oregon Convention Center. Visit bmse.net.
OCT 10-14 PORTLAND TANGO FESTIVAL The Portland Tango Festival is the longestrunning US festival dedicated to the authentic social dance and culture of Argentina. As is our tradition, we are hosting amazing teachers and performers that will make your participation a great pleasure and an opportunity to deepen your Tango experience. Visit portlandtangofest.com.
NOV 9 NORTHWEST FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL Sample 600 wines and a variety of gourmet foods from 50 restaurants at the Northwest Food & Wine Festival at the Oregon Convention Center. Visit nwwinefestival.com. NOV 23-24 WALKER STALKER CON Zombie lovers are welcome to wear costumes to Walker Stalker Con, which promises celebrities, panel discussions, vendors, and artists in the Oregon Convention Center. Learn more at walkerstalkercon.com.
OCT 12 FRESH HOPS BEER FEST The Independence Hop & Heritage Block Party is part of the rich history which fills the Willamette Valley. Join our celebration of hops and community heritage! Admission is FREE! Visit oregoncraftbeer.org.
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LGBTQ COMM U NI TY ORGANIZATIONS & ATTRACTIONS
Q Center Resource and support center for the LGBTQ community 4115 N Mississippi Avenue Portland, OR
SMYRC Sexual Minority Youth Resource Center 1220 SW Columbia Street Portland, OR
Pride Northwest Portland Pride PO Box 6611 Portland, OR
Portland Area Business Association (PABA) Resource for LGBTQ businesses and allies 4115 North Mississippi Avenue Portland, OR
Just Out Oregon’s LGBTQ Newspaper Southeast Portland, OR Pivot A space for men into men Downtown - 209 SW 4th Avenue Portland, OR Portland Gay Mens Chorus Innovative and passionate performances 921 SW WASHINGTON Street Portland, OR
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BUSINESS D IRECTO RY Arborist Western States Arboriculture.............................................. 17
Remodeling Right Arm Construction.........................................................1
Auto Dealership Nissan of Portland.................................................................3
Trade Council Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council....... 19
Consulting- Information Privacy & Security Compliance Apgar & Associates.............................................................. 17
Tree Care Western States Arboriculture.............................................. 17 Wedding & Event Venue Portland Art Museum............................................................9
Credit Union Rivermark Community Credit Union.................................. 13 Home Healthcare Signature Healthcare at Home....................front inside cover Hospice Signature Healthcare at Home....................front inside cover Insurance & Financial Services Aaron Starwalt- State Farm................................................. 19 Museum Portland Art Museum............................................................9 On-Demand Storage Livible Inc.................................................... back inside cover Photography Serravision Photography.................................................... 11 Plastic Surgery Gorin Plastic Surgery.............................................................5 Promotional Products GIDI Promotions................................................................. 19 Property Management Income Property Management.......................................... 13 Recruiting Abbott & Associates...............................................................7
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