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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)