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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1988)
Alliance of Roseburg. ( 2-4:30 pm, Augustana Lutheran Church, Northeast 15th Avenue and Knott Street, 232-7676.) Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step recovery program for compulsive debtors and overspenders. Using methods similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, thousands of people nationwide have recovered from the disease of compulsive debting. ( 7-8 W pm, Tuesdays. Holladay Park Medical Center, fifth fUxn, #5, 200 NE Multnomah St., leff. 635- / 592.) How long has it been since you were on roller skates? Join the Lesbian and Gay Pride '88 Com mittee in a fund-raiser. Pride on Wheels, with music, fun and great door prizes. Ability to skate is optional. (5-7pm, Cresham Skate World, 1220 NE Kelly, $3, 232-8233.) A support group for women w ith adolescents meets monthly for a potluck and discussions on parenting. (5 pm, third Sundays, Stevie or Marge, 282-2956.) Joe Anderson and Darcelle XV present Good Clean Fun, a benefit variety show for Soberfaire, starring Tim Bowman, Deborah Davis, Kate Sulli van and others. Soberfaire is the annual conven tion for persons in 12-step recovery programs sponsored by the lesbian and gay communities. (7:30 pm, Darcelle XV, 208 NW 3rd Ave., 55, 233-0568.) A support group for women w ithout custody meets regularly. (Edna, 2 14-0002.) 23 • Women w ith Women w ith Children is a soc ial networking group for lesbians who have or want to have children in their lives, whether as mothers, mothers' partners, "Big Sisters" or adop tive mothers. (Monthly activities flyer: 2717 NE 1 lancock St.. Portland, C )K 9 7212,1 lolly, 282-1529.) MONDAY Portland State University Women's Union presents M ary Daly, one of the world's leading feminist theorists and the author of Webster's First New Intergalactic Wickedary of the English Language. (7:30 pm, Smith Center Ballroom, Port land State University, $3, 464-4452, ext. 13.) 25 • WEDNESDAY "C om ing O ut Traumas: Those O l' Closet D oor Blues" is tonight's subject for Gay Men Together. Share your experiences dealing with parents, friends and co-workers. (7 pm, social; 7:30-9:30 pm, discussion; 103 Cramer Hall, Port land State University, Andy, 228-6935.) Parents and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays holds its regular monthly meeting. (7-10 pm, Augustana Lutheran Church, Northeast 15th Avenue and Knott Street, 232-7676.) COMING UP Portland's gay/lesbian recovering community w ill host the second annual Rose C ity Soberfaire Conference. This year's theme is "A Design for Living." Workshops w ill cover a wide variety of subjects involving recovery from alcohol and/or drugs; a dinner and dance w ill be held on Satur day night. (Friday through Sunday, lune 10-12, Northwest Service Center, 1819 NW Everett St., 233-3955.) The Women's Healing Ground w ill present "R estoring Balance: Healing Ourselves W ith Herbs," a two-day workshop led by Colette Gardner. (Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12, 37010 SE Snuffin Road, Estacada, $35-50 sliding scale, 630-7848.) Tuesday, May 3: Bowling! (6 pm, Sarah, 282-6391.) Friday, May 6: Potluck at 6:30 pm; meeting at 7 :30 pm. (Donna, 777-2339.) Saturday, May 7: 13-mile beach hike with a picnic lunch in the Neahkahnie Mountain area. (Susan, 235-3765.) Wednesday, May 11: Video night — Rafting the Yangtze. (Lynn, 777-2339.) Friday, May 13: Roller skating. (6:30 pm, Oaks Park, Donna. 777-2339.) Saturday, May 21: Bicycle trip. (Donna, 777-2339.) Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service center providing professional counseling (on a sliding-scale fee), information and referrals, social-growth activities, an education program and speakers' bureau, and a big brother/big sister program for gay youth. (Suite 404, 333 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204, 223-8299.) • The Other Side, Bend's gay service organiza tion, presents "Parting Glances" (downstairs) and a news and political discussion (upstairs). (6-11 pm, club open; 7 pm, film and discussion; call for location, Cary, 382-6713.) 26 • THURSDAY Portland Radical Women discuss "P olicing the Police: The Need fo r a Strong C itizen's Review." (6:30 pm, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave., wheelchair access, 249-8067.) 27 • Oregon Women's Land w ill hold the second annual S pirit Gathering. (July 13-17, discount for registration before May 15, register: Annie, PO Box 74, Days Creek, OR 97470.) Portland's Lesbian and Gay Pride Rally w ill be held at Waterfront Park, preceded by the march. (June 18, Waterfront Park, 232-8233.) FRIDAY A Personal Theater W orkshop for women is given by Bethroot Gwynn and Hawk Madrone; the workshop invites the inner self to come out and play. (4 pm, today, through 5 pm, May 30, $75-100 [includes vegetarian meals], register: Fly Away Home, PO Box 593, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457.) 28 • Many events w ill be held in June and July to celebrate Lesbian and Gay Pride, including the seventh annual Stonewall Run, a 10K and 2-mile fun run sponsored by Portland Frontrunners. All proceeds w ill go to CAP and LCP. (9 am, /une 19, Duniway Park, southwest Portland, 274-9742.) SATURDAY A newly formed lesbian garden club meets to tour Cecil and M olly Smith's gardens. (Susan, 287-9697.) The Women's Healing Ground presents a work shop by Rashani, "D iscover Your Personal Totem: Chakra M editations." ( 10 am-5 pm, Women’s Healing Ground, 37010 SE Snuff in Road, Estacada, $45-60 sliding scale, 630-7848.) The O ther Side holds its weekly dance party tonight to the tunes of the '60s. (9 pm-2 am, Bend, call for location, Gary, 382-6713.) "Shake, Rattle & R o ll" is a free drumming and dancing party at Healing Crystals. (8 pm, 8215 SE 13th Ave., 234-2224.) PUBLIC INTEREST Blue C ollar Guys, a group for gay males employed in blue-collar jobs, gets together monthly for potlucks and networking. (PO Box 40740, Portland, OR 97240.) Gay and Lesbian W riters meets twice monthly for support and critique of poetry, fiction and non fiction. All are welcome, published or unpub lished. (David or lennifer, 230-9229.) The Portland Lesbian C hoir is open to singers, non-singing support friembers, accompanists, composers and arrangers. (Rehearsals: 6:15 pm, Sundays, second floor, YWCA, 1111 SW 10th Ave.; membership: Kate, 252-9969; production: Nancy, 231-9105; PO Box 8212, Portland, OR 97207.) Forest G roup events are open to all women interested in hiking, bicycling, skiing and other outdoor activities. Sunday, May 1: Float down the Clackamas River from Mclver Park to Barton. Tahitis, kayaks or rafts welcome. Wetsuits suggested. (Sarah, 282-6391.) Juggling Jam meets at Echo Theatre. All levels welcome. (2:30-4 pm, Saturdays. I1I5SE 17th Ave., $2.231-1232. ) HerBooks, a lesbian feminist press in Santa Cruz, is seeking contributions for an anthology about women who d id n 't find out they were lew ish u n til they were adults. Was your lewish family history kept from you? Does your family deny they are Jewish? (To you feel like a fake Jew? What is a real lew? (Send contribution with SASE by lune I to HerBooks, PO Box 7467, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.) Tea and Lesbians provides a monthly chance to ponder, meditate, muse and ruminate over those timely topics of our lives in a thoroughly genteel environment. (Pat. 775-5888.) 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, OR 97007, 641-9345.) Gay Youth Services, sponsored by Phoenix Rising, is a big brother/big sister program for gay youth that matches persons who are comfortable with their sexual identity with gay youth in need of guidance and friendship. Bigsisters/brothers meet weekly with their little sisters/brothers at safe public places such as coffee shops and the library. Meetings are confidential. Gay youth are assured of getting a friendly ear, good information and support; they w ill not get sex, money or a hard time. (Cherry Hartman, 223-8299.) 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.) Roseburg resources: Gay and lesbian youth group meets weekly. ( 1 -3 pm, Sundays, Gay and Lesbian Community Center [G LCC], 3856 Carnes Road, Roseburg, 679-9144.) HIV Support Group meets weekly. (7:30 pm, Mondays, GLCC, 3856 Carnes Road, 697-9144.) Gay and lesbian discus sion group meets weekly. (7:30 pm, Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 1771 West Harvard Blvd., 679-9144.) Gay and Lesbian A lliance meets monthly. (7:30 pm, second Thursdays, GLCC, 3856 Carnes Road, 679-9144.) Ruby House is a residence for people with AIDS. (679-6817.) AIDS-Helpline is a 24-hour AIDS information switchboard providing peer counsel ing, information and referrals. (6 72-3000.) Douglas County Gay Archives is a repository for materials relevant to the rural homophile community. (PO Box 942, Dillard, OR 97432, 679-9144.) 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.) Echo Theatre has announced a new term of classes, including "Introduction to Acting for Children,' for ages 9-13. (3:30-4:40 pm, Mondays, begins May 6, $25, 1515 SE 37th Ave., 231-1232.) W in dfire is a social/support group for people under 21 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure. (Thursdays, 7-9 pm, Outside-In, 1236 SW Salmon St.; Saturdays, 2:30-4:30pm, O ld Wives’ Tales, 1300 E Burnside St.; newcomers’ meeting, fourth Tuesday. 223-8299.) A support group for 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 for 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 o f Southern Oregon offers support and information to lesbians and gays. (PO Box 43, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal monthly support group for lesbians interested in safe, consensual S M. (PO Box 3 781, Portland, OR 97208.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.)