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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1989)
April 1989 Sheryl Harris, [202| 628-4160 [voice |, or HRCF 1012 Nth Strei't NW, Suite 607, Washington. EXI 2000"). tree, ext ept for phone line charges.) 1 6 » SUNDAY Hospice House provides ongoing patient- centered care and pain and symptom control in an atm osphere of beauty, warmth and comfort. ( Call Com e meet your neighbors at the Northeast W om en's Potluck Brunch. (/1 am, 3226 NE 56th, lanetor Bonnie. 281-9274.) 244-7890.) “ Casino Royale, an Evening at the Crystal Palace" is presented by the Rose Sovereign Court. A ll profits go to charity. (6 pm, The Embers, 110 N W Broadway, $ 10 in advance ( tickets: The Embers. A Woman's Place Bookstore), 222-3082.) Portland Lesbian Choir is accepting new sing ing members. (April 2 and April 9, Shiela. 219-6014.) G A L L E R I E S <[ ol In H er Image: A G allery of W om en's Art pre- zl i I 'ents a group exhibit of wom en's artwork and >i i rafts entitled “ A Healing W a r" ( 12-7 pm. teo weekdays and 12-6 pm. weekends through \pril 29. In Her Image. 2 13 NE 28th.) 1 7 • MONDAY W ar Tax Day. 1 8 * TUESDAY Com e to a meeting for 1989 Lesbian and G ay Pride International, “ Stonewall: 20 Years, A Generation of Prid e" committees. See April 14. (6:30-8:45 pm, and again May 3, and May 17, Multnomah County Library, 801 SW 10th, 232-8233.) Î9* WEDNESDAY Ballet Oregon and the Portland Gay Men s Chorus perform “Song and Ballet" April 15 and 16. for Wom en Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse. Through lecture and small-group discussion, facilitator Laura D avis' educational seminar teaches survivors about the healing process. This is a benefit for the Portland W om en's Crisis Line. (10 am-5 pm, YWCA, 1111 SW 10th, 550-565 slid ing scale [f/c/cets: A Woman’s Place Bookstore and Catbird Seat Bookstore], 281-4635.) There is a social networking brunch for Lesbians on College and University Faculties and Scholars Engaged in Independent Research. (11 am, Banquet Room, O ld W ives’ Tales, 1300 E Burn side, Maureen, 282-1529.) Pow ell Boulevard and 26th Ave., or call Rich, 231-0571.) relationships between lesbian mothers and their partners. N o kids, please. (Call 249-5066 for location.) Radical W om en brings Native Am erican feminist and ex-prison em ployee Tahana White- crow to discuss racism and sexism in the Oregon State Prison System. W heelch air accessible. (6:30 pm, Multnomah County Library, 801 S W 10th Ave., free, 249-8067.) 22 • SATURDAY Garage Sale to benefit Lesbian and G ay Pride, Inc. (the people w ho bring you the march and rally in June). (9 am 4:30 pm at 816 NE Broadway [six blocks west of A Woman’s Place Bookstore and lO Q 's]. To make a donation, please call 232-8233.) House of Light Hospice holds a Garden Party Festival to raise funds for the residential care of infants and adults and for the “ W alk and Roll for L ife " on M ay 1. The party features food booths, a car wash, speakers and entertainment, and bal loons and games for children. A raffle w ill include gift certificates for restaurants and services. (11-5 pm, House of Light, 597 N. Dekum, 289-3370.) O ur House, a non-profit foster care home for persons with H IV and related illnesses is holding a benefit garage sale. Donations are welcom e. (9 am-4 pm, and again April 23, 3622 SE 26th, 234-0175.) G irlfriend Pro d u ctio n orings you O livia Record ing Artist Deidre M cCalla in concert. O pening for the concert is the Portland Lesbian Choir. (8 pm, Pine Street Theatre, Southeast 9th Avenue and Pine Street, 59 in advance [tickets: A Woman’s Place Bookstore], or $11 at the door, 281-4635.) 2 3 • SUNDAY G irlfriend Productions presents a day-long workshop entitled The Courage to Heal: a Guide Com e to a discussion of how children affect Ms. Portland, T'N 'T, presents a benefit show for Join Ariel W aterwom an for a springtime Urban Herb W alk. (/ pm, meet at A Woman’s Place Bookstore, 1431 NE Broadway, 55.) Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, Steve, 233-0650.) 2 9 « SATURDAY Oregon A ID S Hotline is training new volunteers. (April 29 and 30, for application call Cascade AID S Project, 223-5907.) Portland Lesbian Choir is holding a Garage Sale. ( 10 am-5 pm, and again April 30, 5518 NE Fremont, questions or donations, Kate, 253-6790.) You can eat vegetarian even if you're not ready for raw fish at a sushi dinner for lesbians. (6 pm, O b i’s, 101 N W 2nd, call 282-1529 before 4 pm to be included in the reservations.) G a y song and com edy duo Romanovsky and Phillips sing their celebrated, inspirational, and hilarious songs. (8 pm, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave., $7.50 advance [ tickets: Artichoke Music, A Wom an’s Place Bookstore, and Echo Theatre], $8.50 at the door, 231-1232.) An evening of rock and roll nostalgia and ado lescent fantasy awaits you at The Prom . . . You N ever W ent To. Last year the event attracted over 1500 gays and lesbians, so expect an outrageously entertaining party. This fundraising event w ill benefit deserving Seattle Area organizations and is sponsored by the Tacky Tourist Club of America, Seattle, W ashington. (5 15, or $50 for four tickets. Mountaineers Building, 300 Third Ave., Seattle, [tickets: CC Slaughters and D oll & Penny’s Cafe, Vancouver], information or reservations, Bruce, [206] 323-2407.) O U Portland Gay Men's Chorus meets weekly. (Mondays, 6:30-9:15 pm, Rixim 37, Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, 233-0650 or 227-7907.) am ong school children and their straight parents. A G ay Wom en's Golf League is forming to meet in late April. (Write, League, 3016 SE 26th, (4 pm, 2717 NE Hancock.) Portland, O R 97202, or call Becky. 232-1487.) Sunny M cHale SkyeDancer is in concert. (7 pm, East Avenue Tavern, 727 E. Burnside, $3.) A peer support group called Newly Coming Out Lesbians is forming. (Call 234-34 19.) 1 • SUNDAY Cascade Guild — 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.) Portland G ay Men's Chorus is holding audi tions. (5:30-6:15 pm, 303 Lincoln Hall, Portland State University, Steve, 233-0650.) 3 • TUESDAY Portland G ay Men's Chorus is holding auditions. (5:30-6:15 pm, and repeats May 1, 303 R Com e to a discussion on how lesbian mothers the Rose Court. (8:30 pm, Club 927, 927 SE Morrison, 231-1606.) 2 4 • MONDAY needed. 222-0628.) Com e to a Jewish Women's Potluck. ( 10:30 am. for location call 281-2980 after April 24.) and their children can deal with homophobia A new G ay Men's and Lesbians' Bowling League is being formed and is holding an organi zational meeting. The League plans to begin bow l ing in M ay and continue for 3 months and to be A B C /W IB C sanctioned. Members can be indivi duals or teams of four. Cost w ill be $6 per week. (7 pm, in the Lounge, PRO 300 Lanes, Southeast 2 0 * THURSDAY 3 0 • SUNDAY The second ART/AIDS Benefit, co-sponsored by the Oregon Art Institute, features works in ¿5 galleries and the Performing Arts Center rehearsal hall April 23 through 28. This benefit raises funds for people with A ID S and ARC. (Voluntet'rs Com e to a meeting for 1989 Lesbian and G ay Pride International “ Stonewall: 20 Years, A Generation of Prid e" committees. See April 14. ( 6:30-8:45 pm, and again May 17, Multnomah County Library, 801 S W 10th, 232-8233.) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Portland Women's Crisis Line is recruiting wom en to serve on its Board of Directors. (Katherine White. 233-5017.) Communities of Women Art Show needs volunteers, art submissions, and graphic artists for the show in M ay. (Dianna Long, 281-5386.) 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 Debi McFeron, 249-2825.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested in both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777-8819.) M en w ho like to sing are urged to audition for the Portland G ay Men's Chorus. (Auditions, con tact D avid York, 235-4241; rehearsals; Mondays, 6:30-9:15 pm, 453 Cramer Hall, Portland State University.) 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 . (PO Box 3781, Portland, O R 97208.) A Bisexual Women's Group is forming. Partici pation and suggestions for future activities are w elcom ed. (Gloria, PO Box 14033, Portland, OR 97214, include SASE.) The Third Sunday Portland Lesbian Brunch G roup holds m onthly potlucks. Guess when? O pen to all lesbians. (/ / am, 231-0350 for location.) Big Sisters are needed for children of lesbian moms. W om en with W om en with Children has kids w ho need big sisters. The time commitment can vary from once a week to once a month, depending on the situation. (For information and an application, call Susan, 287-9697.) Inner C ity Hotsprings reserves one hour every Saturday and two hours every Tuesday night for women only soaking times. Com e soak aw ay your cares in women-only space. ( 11 am-12 pm, Saturdays, and 9 pm-11 pm Tuesdays, Inner City Hotsprings, 2927 NE Everett, 238-4010.) The Human Rights Campaign Fund has a com puterized bulletin board called H RCF NET, which features a variety of information on federal legisla tion, voting records, and other news of interest to the national gay and lesbian and A ID S com m unities. (HRCF NET, [202 1 639-8735, modems at minimum of 300 BAU D , system operator, W indfire is a social and support group for people under 21 w ho are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or unsure. (Thursdays, 7-9pm, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 S W 10th Ave.; Saturdays, 2:30-4:30pm, O ld W ives’ Tales, 1300 E. Burnside St., newcomers' 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 Medford G ay 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, 282-2 956.) jumoxi V 1 7 ^ April 1989