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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 1, 1989)
Feminist folksinger Ioanna Cazden, brings country and pop ballads, wistful romances, punning m ischief, and gritty social comment in Iter songs. Proceeds go to benefit the Nicaragua Cham ber Orchestra and M usic School. Interpreted for the deaf. W h eelch air accessible. (8 pm, M etropolitan Com m unity Church, 1644 NE Broadw ay, 55-5 10 sliding scale, | tickets: A W om an's Place Bookstore, Artichoke M usic, and at the door.]) the law, what to do if you're arrested, how to deal w ith gay bashers, and other important issues. M arch 15: Com ing O ut Right. Share your experiences, fears, questions, and answers about com ing out and help break down those closet doors! M arch 22: Protecting Your Health: M edical Concerns and STD's. Representatives from the M ultnom ah County Health C lin ic talk about health concerns affecting gay men including sexually transmitted diseases other than AID S. M arch 29: Young Guns: Yough in G ay Culture. Ideals, differences, and relationships between younger and older gays. W here do young gays fit in and where do they go? 1 8 * SATURDAY Cascade G uild — Health Care Chapter is a networking group for m edical, social, and mental health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel, 636-0509, or Chris, 297-8490.) Colette G ardiner presents a workshop on W omen's Health and Herbs w hich focuses on herbal gyn/ecology. Reclaim the herbal traditions of the foremothers. ( 10 am-5 pm, $25-$30 sliding scale, reservations and information, 233-7923.) A support Group for single parents meets w eekly for discussions on parenting, referrals, resources, discipline techniques, and finding adequate day care. (Sue Kaastad, 238-8819, or D ebi M cFeron, 249-2825.) Singer and actress Joanna Cazden presents The Voice of Your Life, a workshop on an integrated body-energy approach to vocal expression by song and speech. (7 pm, $ 70-520 sliding scale, pre register by callin g 243-2257.) O ver O u r Heads plays in Portland. Produced by H o w ie Baggadonutz. (8 pm, Northwest Service Center, 1819 N W Everett, $7 in advance [ tickets: A W om an's Place Bookstore and M usic M illenium ], $8.50 day o f show.) The Portland Central Am erica Solidarity Com mittee (PSASC) holds local protests, joining other organizations nationw ide confronting the United States w ar in Central Am erica. Today in El Salvador the U S is waging the largest counter insurgency w ar since Vietnam , causing 70,000 deaths and displacing 1.5 m illion people from the homes. Despite $3.5 billion of aid, the U S backed governm ent is confronted by a strong grass roots m ovem ent dem anding peace with justice. You can be a part of that m ovem ent in Portland. (PSA SC , 3558 SE Haw thorne Blvd., 236-7916.) 1 9 » SUNDAY Herbalist Colette G ardiner leads an urban herb walk through M acleay Park. Learn about locally growing herbs and the healing powers. (72-2 pm, 55, 233-7923.) Join herbalist Ariel Waterwoman when she leads an urban herb walk. Learn to identify m edicinal plants in their budding stage. (2 pm, People's Food Store, 3029 SE 21st Ave., 55, 642-5259.) Bring your kids for informal socializing and to plan an ongoing group for Moms W ith Elementary Age Children . The kids can have a great time in the large playroom . (3 pm, 2717 N E Hancock, 282-1529.) Over Our Heads Annie Larson, Marion Damon, Teresa Chandler and Karen Ripley. M en w ho like to sing are urged to audition for the Portland Gay M en's Chorus. ( Auditions, con tact D a vid York, 235-4241; rehearsals; Mondays, 6:30-9:15 pm, 453 Cram er H all, Portland State U niversity.) O randan presents a women-only, full-moon ritual entitled Ritual Ethics and Your Book of Shadows. (7-9 pm, Crone M agic, 1405 N E Broad way, $5 donation, 249-0444 or 230-9088.) 25 • SATURDAY Jew el M urphy facilitates a workshop on Herbs for the Dreamtime. Participants w ill put together herbs for tw o dream pillow s and w ill learn which herbs to use for restless sleepers, nightmares, and im proved dream recall. (7 7 am-2 pm, $ 15, call H ealing Crystals, 234-2224.) 2 9 » WEDNESDAY M ara Nesbit, LM T leads a Yoga Stretch Class for Large Women for wom en size 18 and up only. This is not designed to be a weight loss program, but to encourage wom en to be comfortable in the bodies they have. Emphasis on learning to breathe, stretch, and ease pain of stiff muscles and arthritis. (8-9:30 pm, Wednesdays through M ay, Portland Com m unity College, Rock Creek Campus, $ 17 for the eight week series, 244-6111, ext. 7308.) 3 0 •THURSDAY 2 0 •MONDAY Does taking care of yourself mean making cof fee in the morning and setting the alarm at night? Serena Barton, M .S. facilitates Life Outside the O ffice . This ten-week self-discovery and growth group for lesbians w ill focus on self-care skills, self-esteem, and having fun. (6:30-8 pm, M on days, M arch 20 through M ay 22, $20 per session, Serena Barton, 226-7803.) Listen to a mix of bluegrass, swing, and rock and rol I from Robin Flower and Libby McLaren. (8 pm, W ildrose, 1021 E Pike, Seattle, 56, ca ll the W ildrose Theater, 206-324-9210.) The wom en's land project, the lesbian food pro ject and the Heartsong Estate are all in turmoil in the Foofy Open-Toed Shoe. Did the butler do it? Follow the fearless detective and her sidekick as they unravel this mystery with only a foofy shoe as a clue. (8 pm, M arch 30 through April 22, Stark Raving Theatre, 1900 N W 2 7 th Ave., 50-575 sliding scale, 239-0944.) 2 2 •WEDNESDAY After a morning training session and a forum w ith legislators, you can visit w ith your repre sentatives during Lobby Day. Several bills of in terest to the lesbian and gay com m unity are under consideration this legislative session, including an om nibus gay rights bill, an anti-harassment bill, and several bills endangering the confidentiality of H IV tests. This is your chance to make your vo ice heard. (8:30 am-5 pm, B ill Space, 234-4364 or Chris W right, 232-5826.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-8819.) 3 1 « FRIDAY Dianne Davidson and Band bring you a spring concert. This smashing new O livia Record artist nas a style of blues, jazz, rock, and gospel. O pen ing perform ance by Nan C ollie and Kathleen Fallon of M otherlode, W heelch air accessible. Interpreted for the hearing impaired. (8 pm, North west Service Center, 1819 N W Everett. 58 advance [tickets: A W om an's Place Bookstorel, or $ 10 at the door, 231-9351.) 1 • SATURDAY N ew members are especially welcom e to come to the Portland Frontrunners introductory party. Portland Frontrunners is a non-profit fitness and social club, open to all. (W rite to Frontrunners, P O Box 2164. Portland, O R 97208-2164, or call 281-4747.) The Portland Lesbian Choir presents its first m ajor concert. Proceeds w ill allow the Choir to attend the 1989 National Festival of G ay and Lesbian Choirs in Seattle this July. W heelchair accessible. Interpreted for the hearing impaired. C hildcare available, reservation required, 231-9105. (7 pm, First Congregational Church, Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue, 57- 59 slidingscale. [tickets: Artichoke M usic, Catbird Seat Bookstore, and A Wom an's Place Bookstore], or $8 $ 10 sliding scale at the door, $5 for low- incom e, senior citizens, and children under 2.) ANNOUNCEMENTS A Bisexual Women's group is forming. Partici pation and suggestions for future activities are w elcom ed. (G loria, P O Box 14033, Portland, O R 97214, include SASE.) Two paintings by local artist David Strough are on sale to benefit the Brinker Fund. Both paintings w ere donated by the estate of Steven Dunkleburg w ho recently died of A ID S. The bid currently stands at $250 for each of the framed and matted paintings w hich can be seen at C.C Slaughters. (Bids can be made at the Brinker Fund, 245-7428, or at C.C. Slaughters.) G R O U P S G ay Men Together (GMT) is a social, rap group open to Portland State University students, faculty, and the general community. ( 7:30-9:30 pm, Wednesdays, Room 465, Neuberger Hall, Portland State University, 228-6935.) M arch 1: The G ay Gam es — Fun, Frolic, and Frivolity. Special games night with no topic what soever! Bring your favorite game or play one of the m any w e 'll provide. M arch 8: Policing the G ay Community. Police Captain Roberta W ebber and guest police officers discuss how to protect yourself within and from 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.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal support group for lesbians interested in safe, con sensual S and M . (P O Box 3781, Portland, O R 97208.) Forest Group Events A ll Forest outings are cooperative ventures. Participants are responsible for providing their ow n equipm ent and choose outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. M arch 3, Saturday: Forest Potluck (6 :30 pm) and meeting (7:30 pm) (235-3765.) M arch 12, Sunday: Bicycle day trip, possibly to Sauvies Island. Perhaps 15-20 miles, depending on the interest of the group. (777-2339.) M arch 15, Wednesday: Slides of European b icycle trip. (288-2893.) M arch 18, Saturday: Cross country ski trip, interm ediate level. (238-275 9.) M arch 19, Sunday: Silver Falls Hike. (235-3765.) M arch 25-26, Saturday and Sunday: Nisqually Nature Center (near O lym pia) boating and bird w atching trip. Canoes, kayaks, inflatables and sea kayaks can go on this flat water outing. There may be sightings of seals and eagles. ( C a ll 283-5926 by M arch 17.) April 1 -2, Saturday and Sunday: Snow Cam p ing in Broken top area. (288-2893.) The Third Sunday Portland Lesbian Brunch G roup holds monthly potlucks. Guess when? O pen to all lesbians. (7 7 am, 231-0350 for location.) W indfire is a social and support group for people under 21 w ho are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or unsure. (Thursdays, 7-9 pm, M ultnom ah County Central Library, 801 S W 10th Ave.; Saturdays, 2.30-4:30pm, O ld W ive s’ Tales, 1300 E. Burnside St., new com ers' meeting, fourth Tuesday, 223-8299.) Lesbian Gardening Club meets monthly to share plants and advice, tour public gardens and visit nurseries. (Susan, 287-9697, or Connie, 775-3919.) The M edford Gay Men's Support Group meets w eekly. (Wednesdays, Bob, 779-7324.) A support group for women with adolescents meets m onthly for a potluck and discussions of parenting. (5 pm, third Sundays. Stevie or Marge. 282-2956.) just out • 17 • Marc h 1989