who have spurred the fight for civil rights and equality, is sponsored by Radical Women. (6:30 pm, Multnomah County Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., wheelchair accessible, 249-8067.) 1 9 • w ill house newsletters, fivers, announcements and AIDS information in addition to serving as a meeting place. (CALA publishes a monthly news letter, Cay 'O l Times, PO Box 813. Roseburg, Ore. 97470.) FRIDAY A women's m editation group meets weekly at Crone Magic. (7 pm. Sundays, 1405 NE Broad way, I. Pearl, 233-2468.) The Women of Color potluck group presents a si ide show about Encuentro, the First International Latin Am erican Feminist Lesbian Gathering, which was held in Mexico City last fall. Three Portland women attended Encuentro and will share their experiences and discuss the issues raised there. (7 pm, Metropolitan Community Church, 1644 NE 24th Ave., 233-9079.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal monthly support group for lesbians interested in safe, consensual S and M. (PO Box 3781, Portland. Ore. 97208.) 20 • SATURDAY The Lesbian Community Project presents Pieces o f Truth: A Personal Theater Performance for Women tonight. Directed by Bethroot Gwynn and featuring the work of Cindy Lewis, kaseja O., LaRosa, Mara and NiAodagain, Pieces of Truth is an exciting theater performance that depicts women struggling toward self-determination and self-expression. Some of the pieces focus on child hood traumas, and two of the solos deal with incest material. Powerful and honest theater! (8 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock St., $5/$6, interpretation for the hearing impaired, wheelchair access, and childcare is available, 233-9079 .) 21 • SUNDAY The Cascade AIDS Project presents New A ttitudes, a safer sex workshop for gay men. Issues covered are what safer sex is, how to negotiate safer sex with others and how to make safer sex an erotic experience. ( 1-5 pm, Conference Room B, The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave., free, 223-5907.) Fred Small and Latin folk group Sabia perform tonight in Corvallis. (8 pm, OSU, Milam Audi torium, Corvallis, 758-7499.) Portland Power and Trust presents the second annual Portland Leatherwoman's Contest tonight featuring a special appearance by Seattle's Sluts From Hell. Judy Tailwing McCarthy, International Leatherwoman of 1987, also appears. Competi tion applications are available at the PD. (6 :30 pm, The Primary Domain, 1033 NW 16th Ave., 55, 239-7201.) Sisterspirit presents a concert featuring the Portland Women's Jug Band, BJ Kasselman and Patti Long. (7 pm, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave., wheelchair access, childcare available, sliding-scal* zdr.i'yiiun, 2o2-861b.) 22 • MONDAY The Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon's Continuing Education Committee on AIDS and the American Friends Service Committee is sponsoring a conference entitled “ Gay and Lesbian Issues in Church and Society: Pastoral Perspectives and Understanding Homophobia.’’ Specific topics to be presented include “ Religion and Homosexuality,” "Consciousness-Raising for Church and Community," "Theological Perspective on AIDS,” and “ Racism and Homophobia." (Fireside Room, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW /efferson St., Portland; First United Methodist Church, 1370 O live St., Eugene; to register, send $23.50 [includes lunch] to Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, 0245 SW Bancroft, Portland, Ore. 97201.) 27 • SATURDAY Tonight there w ill be an early Spring Dance presented by and in support of Portland Profes sional Organization of Women. (8 p m -1 am, Northwest Service Center, 1819 NW Everett St., $2/$3; advance tickets at A Woman’s Place bookstore .) Rhiannon in concert Sunday, February 28 at Starry Night, 7:30 pm The Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Rose burg presents A Night O f Stars, featuring top female impersonators, to benefit Roseburg's Lesbian and Gay Community Center. (7 pm, Floral Building, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 53.) Travel Light, a performance of drama and music by Vik LightSmith and Karen Theiling, is presented in Corvallis tonight. (8 pm, Oddfellows Hall, 223 SW2nd, Corvallis, 55.) 28 • SUNDAY Rhiannon, best known for her work as vocalist with the jazz combo, Alive!, performs tonight with Barbara Borden and other fine jazz musicians. The Lesbian Community presents Rhiannon's first Portland appearance in four years. From be-bop to ballads to a cappella story telling, Rhiannon's voice is clear and sharp. Opening w ill be Afra, featuring local musicians Alan Banda, Bonnie Kovaioff, Casy Lee and Cheryl Harrison. (7:30 pm, Starry Night, 8 NW 6th Ave., $8/$8.50, 233-9079.) February is Black History M onth. Observation of a special period to recognize the achievements and contributions of black people began in February 1926. Launched by Dr. Carter Woodson and others, it has been variously designated as Negro History, Black History, Afro-American History, Black Heritage and Black Expressions. CO M IN G UP Portland's International Women's Day Celebration w ill feature the folksinger Odetta. Also appearing w ill be Nancy Brooks, in a one- woman show featuring the words of Eleanor Roosevelt. This event is co-sponsored by the IWD Planning Committee, PSU Women's Union and WiseTree Productions. (8 pm, Saturday, March 5, Smith Center Ballroom, Portland State University, 56-58, tickets at A Woman's Place Bookstore, Artichoke Music, Catbird Seat, Interstate Fire house Cultural Center, wheelchair access, child care available, 236-2451.) • THEATER Sylvia's Class Act Dinner Theatre presents Breakfast with Les and Bess, a comedy by Lee Kalcheim. The play deals with the various crises faced by talk-show celebreties Les and Bess when their long-running show faces cancellation. (Thursday-Saturday, through Feb. 27, 5 19.95, for dinner and show, 281-0411.) The Portland Women's Theatre Company is holding open auditions for its spring production, of Last Summer At Bluefish Cove, a drama about love and death at a lesbian summer resort. The production begins April 15 and runs for eight weeks. Scripts are available at A Woman's Place Bookstore ($5 refundable deposit). An audition piece of 1 to 4 minutes in length is required. (10 am. Feb. 6. 1728 NE 40th Ave , 233-2113.) • PUBLIC INTEREST Westside O rganization o f Women is a social group for west-side women who identify as gay and lesbian. A seasonal newsletter announces the group's events. (55 subscription, 4770 SW 165th Ave., Beaverton, Ore. 97007, 643-9345.) Cascade G u ild — Health Care Chapter is a networking group for medical, social, and mental- health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel, 636-0509, or Chris, 297-4314.) The Bisexual Com m unity Forum is a rap and social group open to men and women. (8 pm, second and fourth Mondays, O ld Wives’ Tales banquet room, 1300 E Burnside.) A support group fo r abused lesbians meets regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It is facilitated by lesbians and is confidential; childcare is pro vided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) A support group fo r single parents meets weekly for discussions on parenting, referrals, resources, discipline techniques and finding adequate day care. (Sue Kaastad, 238-8819, or Debi McFeron, 249-2825.) The Gay Bridge Club is a weekly rap and social group for young adults 21 and over. ( 7:30 pm , Wednesdays, First Congregational Church, South west Madison Street and Park Avenue, use Madison Street entrance, 244-3225.) Gay and Lesbian Support of Southern Oregon offers support and information to lesbians and gays. (PO Box 43, Klamath Falls, Ore. 97601.) The Portland Professional O rganization of Women provides gay women with the oppor tunity to meet others in social and special events throughout the year. (PO Box 22821, Milwaukie, Ore. 97222.) W indfire, a gay, lesbian and bisexual youth group, is one of the most exciting things in Port land for those 20 years old or younger. Because growing up gay in a heterosexual environment can be difficult, Windfire provides peer support in a non-judgmental atmosphere. Windfire also sponsors picnics, parties, potlucks, special events and weekend camping trips. (7-9 pm, Thursdays. Outside In, 1236 SW Salmon St.; 2:30-4:30 pm, Saturdays, O ld Wives’ Tales, 1300 E Burnside, Ann Shepherd, 244-3225.) Portland Leathermen is an informal social group that gathers regularly to wear and enjoy black leather. ( 10 pm, Fridays. Dirty Duck Tavern. 439 NW 3rd Ave.) MCC and Gay and Lesbian Alliance of Roseburg have opened a community center that Am erican Peace Test w ill hold an action at the Nevada Test Site on March 11 -20, 1988, that is expected to be the largest action ever staged there. Plans call for a demonstration on the 11th, non violent civil resistance on the 12th, and blockades of the road leading to the Test Site during the week. Oregon PeaceWorks is sponsoring a local meetings and nonviolence trainings in February and March. (Information meetings: Portland, 7 pm. Feb. 16, Multnomah County Library; Salem, 6 pm, Feb. 4, lason Lee United Methodist Church. Non-violence trainings: Portland, Feb. 22 and 24, Mar. 5; Salem, Feb. 20, 23 and 25. 371-8002 ¡Salem], 484-2877 ¡Eugenel, or 236-2367 [Portland].) A free lecture, “ Prospects for Peace in Central Am erica," w ill be given. (1 pm. Wednesday. Feb. 25, 53 Cramer Hall, PSU.) A women's book discussion group meets once every three weeks at A Woman's Place Bookstore. The group w ill discuss A Wild Patience Has Taken Me This Far, by Adrienne Rich, on Feb. 4, and The Left Hand o f Darkness, by Ursula LeGuin, on Feb. 25. (7 pm, loli, 284-1110.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.) Forest G roup events are open to all women interested in hiking, bicycling, skiing and other outdoor activities. Friday, Feb. 5: Potluck at 6:30 pm, meeting at 7:30. ( Catherine, 231-5775.) Saturday, Feb. 6: Ice-axe techniques training. No prerequisites. (Sylvia. 654-9156.) Saturday, Feb. 6: Roller skating at Oaks Park, 3 pm session. (Linda, 231-5775.) Saturday, Feb. 13: Game night. Bring dessert, snack and game of your choice. (Michelle, 281-4171.) Sunday, Feb. 14: Skiing at summit. (Kathy, 864-2569.) Saturday, Feb. 27: Ski trip to Twin Lakes. (Marty or Ruth 233-2652.) Friday, Mar. 4: Potluck at 6:30 pm, meeting at 7:30. (5005 NE Killingsworth St., Ella, 287-2459.) A lesbian support group facilitated by Kim and Kate Windstar w ill begin Thursday, Feb. 11. (6:30-9:30 pm, $ 10, 227-2264.) A transsexual support group is open to male- to-female, female-to-male, androgynous persons, crossdressers, transvestites and supporters. (284-9531.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-233 The Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug A ddiction w ill sponsor a six-week training session for new volunteers on Helpline, a statewide, 24- hour hotline for alcoholics, drug addicts, and their friends and families. Volunteers must have good skills working with people and a desire to help others; recovering alcoholics and addicts must have had at least one year of sobriety. (Begins Tuesday, Feb. 16. foe MacNeil or Heather Klinger, 232-8083.) Clackamas County Women's Services w ill offer a training class for new volunteers. CCWS pro vides emergency shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children. No previous experience is required. (Begins Saturday. Feb. 27. 6 34-2807.) Jn \t Our • 17 • Fehruun 1488