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.)
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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 .)
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• 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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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