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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1988)
August 1988 Cascade G uild — Health Care Chapter is a networking group for medical, social, and mental- health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel, 616-0509, or Chris. 297-4314.) The Lesbian Community Project presents the 'Tournam ent o f Choice," the third annual softball tournament. Sixteen teams play over the course of the weekend — guaranteed "way cool." (Tor a complete schedule, call Kay, 644-8690, or LCP, 233-9079.) A support group fo r single parents meets weekly for discussions on parenting, referrals, resources, discipline techniques and finding adequate day care. (Sue Kaastad. 2 18-8819, or Debi McFeron, 249-2825.) 27 • SATURDAY Women w ith Women w ith Children is a social networking group for lesbians who have or want to have children in their lives, whether as mothers, mothers' partners, "Big Sisters" or adoptive mothers. (Monthly activities flyer: 2717 NE Hancock St.. Portland. OR 9 7212. Holly, 282-1529.) Women are invited to celebrate at the Full M oon G athering. (7:15 pm, Healing Crystals, 8215 SE 13th Ave., 55 more or less, 234-2224.) Storefront Theatre opens its 1988-89 season with Babes on Burnside: M odern Times, the popular vaudeville/burlesque show featuring original music and comedy. (7:30 pm, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 2 and 7 pm, Sundays, August 27-October 76, 5 70-5/5, 224-4001.) Womansource w ill present the 15th annual W omen's Fall G athering in southern Oregon, to include crafts, workshops and fun in the sun with many dykes. If the thought of spending five days with thousands of women is overwhelming, then this festival is just your size: space is limited to 250. ( September 9-11, Camp Low Echo. Lake of the Woods; information: Womansource, PO Box 135. Ashland. OR 97520; Karen. 488-2617.) 31 • WEDNESDAY Ej Westlake, local songwriter and singer, performs new folk music tonight at the East Avenue Tavern. (9 pm, 727 E Burnside St., $3.) W in d fire is a social/support group for people under 21 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or unsure. (Thursdays, 7-9 pm. Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th Ave.; Saturdays, 2:30-4:30 pm, O ld Wives' Tales, 1100 E Burnside St.; new comers' meeting, fourth Tuesday, 221-8299.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Free Performance Help name a new improvisational acting troupe and win a free performance at your home for you and your guests. These six women-identified actors of the Portland Women's Theatre Company are fun and funny! All they need is a name. ( Deadline: Sept. 1, 1988; enter at A Woman's Place Bookstore: improv name, your address and phone; for more information about the troupe, call leanne, 233-1266.) The Lesbian Boarding House is reopening in northeast Portland and is seeking donations of beds, bedding, yard care and household items. (Rates start at $ 10 per night, Dianna Long, 281-5836.) The Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's lesbian and gay square - danceclub, is holding classes in begin ning, advanced and plus levels of square dance. No partner is required. (7:30 pm, Sept. 1, lower level, Northwest Service Center, 1819 NW Everett St., $35 per 12-week term, Cheryl, 771-0045, or Larry, 228-7147.) A lead guitarist is needed for an all-women rock band. Heavy tour schedule for the professional guitarist (writing is a plus) who is w illing to relocate to Eugene. (Send rdsum6, picture and tape to PO Box 811, Ashland, OR 97520.) Spend Labor Day weekend at a "Lesbian H appening" at the Lavender Nest. This luxurious weekend is limited to 12 women and is alcohol- and drug-free. (Sept. 3-5, $35 includes two breakfasts, PO Box 212, Lincoln City, OR 97367, 994-7158.) Artquake '88 marks the 12th year of Portland's great festival of the arts with music, dance, theater and visual arts galore! One thousand volunteers are needed to paint signs, construct exhibits, provide information, sell souvenirs, take tickets and much more. (To volunteer, call leff Strang, 273-9142.) The Southern Oregon Lambda Association w ill sponsor its annual Labor Day weekend camp-out. Activities include a talent show, voWeyball and horseshoe competition, a scavenger hunt, a wilderness sculpture creation, and Mr. and Ms. Wilderness stage show. ( September 2-5, Asperkaha Camp, Howard Prairie Lake, 20 miles northeast o f Ashland, $29.95 includes Saturday dinner and Sunday brunch, SOLA, PO Box 4387, Medford, OR 97501, David Allen, 488-1680, or SOLA hotline, 773-8146.) Crosby, Stills and Nash w ith special guest Bon nie Raitt w ill perform at Memorial Coliseum. Bonnie is celebrating the release of her long- awaited album. Nine Lives. (8 pm, September 3, Memorial Coliseum, $ 17.50-$ 18.50.) Tracy Chapman appears with Lesbian Gardening Club meets monthly to share plants and advice, tour public gardens and visit nurseries. (Susan, 287-9697, or Connie, 775-3919.) Boh Dvfan ■ Friday. luggling Jam meets at Echo Theatre All levels welcome. ( 2:30-4 pm. Saturdays, 1515 SE 37th Ave., 52, 231-1232.) The Oregon School of Arts and Crafts w ill hold an open house featuring the world premiere of The Machine That Makes Art, with the improvisational comedy group Waggie and Friends. (/ / am-3 pm, 8245 5W Barnes Road, free, 297-5544.) 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. Big sisters/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, 223-82 99.) All skill levels are welcome to play volleyball fo r women every Wednesday. (7-9 pm Laurelhurst Park, Southeast 39th Avenue and Stark Street.) The Portland Lesbian C hoir is planning next year's schedule. They are accepting new members on September 11. Rehearsals are every Sunday. (6:15-8:30 pm, Marla. 657-1125 or 245-1429, PO Box 8212. Portland, OR 97207.) Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service center providing professional counseling (on a sliding-scale lee), information and referíais, 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 N ational Transvestite/Transsexual H otline is a 24-hour free information service for female impersonators, transsexuals and transvestites. There are over 22,000 members nationwide. (|206| 329-TVTS.) 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. (2 12-7805.) G R O U P S A transsexual support group is open to male-to- female, female-to-male, androgynous persons, crossdressers, transvestites and supporters. (284-9531.) Gay Boardsailors G roup is a support group for gay men and women of all ages, providing friend ship, social events and instruction for windsurfers of all abilities, including beginners. (First Wednesday, PO Box 1242, Hood River, OR 97031, 386-4061.) Parents and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides love and support for all family members and friends. (7 - 10 pm, fourth Wednes day, 233-5415.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.) The Lesbian G ourm et Club is for women who love to cook and eat great food. Monthly potlucks are organized around a particular cuisine or theme. (Jackie. 626-9114.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-2339.) The Counseling Center fo r Sexual M inorities operates a telephone hotline providing gay/lesbian information and referral, supportive listening and crisis counseling. (7- / 1 pm, every night, 228-6785, PO Box 4852. Portland, OR 97208.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal support group for lesbians interested in safe, con sensual S and M. (PO Box 1781, Portland, OR 9 7208.) 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 unpublished. (D avidor lennifer. 230-9229.) Sushi enthusiasts, come out of the closet! Join other lesbian sushi lovers for monthly dinners at the best sushi bars in Portland. (Call 282-1529 for time and place.) Debtors Anonymous is a 12-step recovery program for compulsive debtors and overspenders. Using methods similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, thousands of people nationwide are recovering from the disease of compulsive debting. (7-8:10 pm, Tuesdays, R<K>m 5; Thursdays, Room 4, fifth floor, Holladay Park Medical Center, leff, 635-1592.) Forest G roup events are open to all women interested in hiking, bicycling and other outdoor activities. Friday, August 5: Potluck at 6:30 pm; meeting at 7:30 pm. (Laurelhurst Park, enter at Southeast 35th Avenue and Oak Street and go toward the duck pond; in case of rain, call Shari, 218-2759.) Saturday, August 20: Raft and float on the Deschutes River from Maupin. Limited space is available. (Reserve space by August 4, Sarah, 282-6391.) A support group for Gay Dads meets twice a month to share problems and solutions and good times and bad. The group is for dads who may or may not have custody or who are trying to adopt. (7:30 pm, first Tuesdays and third Thursdays, Glenn, 223-5951.) 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. (56 subscription, 17275 SW Blanton, Aloha, OR 97007, 643-9145.) A support group for women w ith adolescents meets monthly for a potluck and discussions on parenting. (5 pm, third Sundays, Stevie or Marge, 282-2 956.) ¡us! out • 15 • August I988