I am trying to find a guild or quilting group in NW Oregon. I am new to quilting and would like to join one for the support and friendship. Does anyone belong to one or know of one?

There is a guild in McMinnville just south of you, I do not know about them as have never been, but give them a try list of Oregon guilds:

http://www.quiltguilds.com/oregon.htm
good luck and happy quilting

Also check with your local quilt shops (which you can find by googling your location and the words "quilt shops" ) and see if they know of any quilting groups that get together. A lot of times people don't belong to a formal guild.