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PUBLIC
INTEREST
W ln d flr« is a gay, lesbian and bisexual
youth group, ft is one of the m ost exciting
thing s in Portland if you're 20 years old or
younger. G row ing up gay in a heterosex
ual environm ent is very difficult. W indfire
provides peer support in a non-judge-
m ental atmosphere. Besides peer sup
port, if you're looking for fun, W indfire is
m ost d efinitely for you. W indfire sponsors
p icnics, parties, pot lucks, special events
and weekend cam ping trips.
M eetings are held on Thursday even
ing s at the Multnomah County Library,
m eeting room E, 8 0 1 SW 10th, from 7.00 to
9 :0 0 p.m. The second w eekly meeting is
on Saturday at O ld W ives Tales restaurant,
1300 E. Burnside, from 2:00 to 4 :00 p.m.
If you need more inform ation, call
233-1169.
Parents Flag meets the fourth Wednes
day of each month at the Justice Building,
1111 SW 2nd Ave., at 7:30 pm.
M ass in Tim e of AIDS. M ondays at 6 p.m.
at the C am pus M instiy at PSY, 633 SW
M ontgom ery and Broadway. A ll are
welcom e.
The Bisexual Community Forum
m eets the second and fourth Monday of
each month, at O ld W ives Ta les at 8 pm In
the Banquet Room. Exploration, rap. and
so c ia l group open to women and men.
The Gay Bridge Club, a rap and so
c ia l group for young adults 18 and up.
m eets every W ednesday at the First Con
gregational Church on SW M adison and
Park at 7 :30 PM. Use sid e entrance on
M adison. C a ll 244-3225 for more
inform ation.
Fem inist Gay Men: Here's a chance to
meet men like yourself and to d iscuss is
sues relating to the gay m ale experience
from a fem inist perspective. Our potluck
and discussion group meets every third
Frid a y at 7 pm. C a ll 233-4148 or 284-2134
for location information.
United Methodists who are concerned
about the full inclusion of lesbians and
gay men in the church have now organ
ized to create a support network and fe l
low ship group.
"A ffirm a tion: United M ethodists for Les
bian and Gay C oncerns" includes fam ily
and friend s of gay and lesbian persons,
others who support the struggle for justice,
as w ell as gay men and lesbians.
Interested persons may w rite to Affirm a
tion, P.O. Box 12673, Portland, O R 97212; or
c a ll (503) 790-0698.
Bradley-A ngle House is pleased to an
nounce the formation of a i
Fo r m ore inform ation, ca ll 281-3540,
and leave a name and num ber where
you can be reached.
Ongoing Lesbian Therapy/Support
Group meets Monday. 7:30-9:00. For
m ore inform ation, ca ll Laney, 234-5124.
Ovorocrtort Anonymous (O.A.). a
se lf-h e lp program for people with eating
d iso rd e rs, now has two m eetings oriented
tow ards the Lesbian/G ay community. On
Tuesday evening there is a M en's meeting
at 7 :30 and on Thursday evening there is a
Lesbian-G a y meeting a lso at 7 :30. Both
m eetings are held on the second floor of
the Live and Let Live C lub on 2403 SE
Ankeny. For inform ation, contact Kay,
236-6710 or Tom. 222-5194.
Gay Students o f Southern Oregon,
(G SSO ) is a soc ia l/sup p ort group in
Klam ath Fa lls, and serving a ll of Southern
Oregon. For further inform ation, send SASE
to G SSO . PO Box 43, Klam ath Fa lls, OR
97601.
Cascade Union Of Educators (CUE),
a so c ia l/sup p o rt group for gay and les
b ia n teachers, and others involved in or
interested in education, meets each sec
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ond Thursd ay throughout the school year.
Potlucks, parties, and interesting speakers
and program s provide a congenial
atm osphere. For further inform ation ca ll
Kathy Bam beck at 245-2634.
Mon o f A ll Colors Together: Gays fo r
Racial Equality In Portland present five
w eekly consciousness-raising discussions
for Septem ber, Tuesdays, 7:15-10:00 p.m.
(Septem ber 2-30,1986), at MCC of Port
land , N.E. 24th 8t Broadway, lower level
(enter on Broadway).
The Lesbian Forum is a women-only
event offering free supervised childcare,
w heelchair access (the 16th Street
entrance is attended from 7 :00 to 7 :25
p.m .), and is interpreted for the deaf and
hearing im paired. Suggested donation is
$2 to help defray costs (more or less is
O.K.)
The core group of volunteers who plan
forum s is shrinking slow ly but surely. We
need your help, interest and energy to
keep the Lesbian Forum alive as one of
few places where lesbians and gay p osi
tive women can meet and discuss issues
of interest. The Lesbian Forum planning
com m ittee meets once a month (4th Tues
day) and does outreach into the com
m unity in planning each forum. It's a great
w ay to learn more about the issues we
fa c e . . . and meet new and interesting
friends. Leave your name and number with
WOMEN IN THE YEAR 2000 PRESENTS
HOLLY NEAR
JOHN BUCCH
with
FRIDAY,
SEPTEMBER 19, 1986
8:30 P.M.
Benson High School
Open Seating — Doors Open 7 P.M .
Tickets: *10 in advance
*12 after September 5
WOMEN IN THE YEAR 2000
WITH ARTQL AKE PRESENTS
SW EET HONEY
IN TH E ROCK
SUNDAY,
SEPTEMBER 21, 1986
4:00 P.M.
Benson High School
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FALL SCHEDULES AN N O U N CED
TUESDAY NIGHT LIVE, a great outlet for social interaction and personal growth
for Gay Men and Lesbians. September 23-November 11. Sliding scale $40-$120.
PATTY NEWLAND, M.S.W.
BODY TALK: Bring your body (as is) and learn practical new ways to be healthier
and feel more alive. Four-week class includes personal computerized diet analysis.
Tuition $30. September 27 - October 18. PATRICK CAPLIS, N.D.
LESBIAN THERAPY GROUP: A 12-week series for working on any personal issues,
including but not limited to relationships, depression, assertiveness, transitions,
coming o u t------Sliding scale $10-$43 per session. Call for dates. CHERRY
HARTMAN, M.S.W.
ON BEING A SINGLE LESBIAN: An all-day workshop to help look at both the good
and the difficult things about being single. How to nurture yourself, what to do
with anger, how to deal with loneliness and more. Tuition $45. (limited scholar
ship available) October 11. SUSAN BRYER, M.S.W.
GAY MEN S SUPPORT GROUP: An ongoing group for gay men, a place to get and
give support on personal issues and areas of concern to the group. Thursday
nights. Fee $25 per month. CHUCK NANCE, M.A.
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1 *3-04 W
408 SW 2nd, Ste.412
Portland, O R 97204
(503) 2 2 3 -8 2 9 9
LESBIAN INCEST SURVIVORS GROUPS: Ongoing therapy groups for women who
are survivors of childhood incest. Sliding scale $10-$43 per week. Monday nights,
KAO RHLANNON, Ph D. Tuesdays mid-day, PAM PERRY, M.A.
Open Seating — Doors Open 3 P.M .
Tickets: *10 in advance
*12 after September 5
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CALL 223-8299 T O REGISTER O R FOR MORE INFORM ATION.
(An pro*™ ™ are sire-limited. so Pre-registration is required )
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Just Out, September, 1986