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