JU N E 1989
The newly formed Right to Privacy
Foundation presents a dinner forum with
Gretehen Kafoury who will speak on the theme
of "20 Yars after Stonewall." Topics for future
forums include the formation of a national
gay and lesbian student union association,
gay and lesbian youth, Gay Games, gays and
the law, and lesbian business entrepreneurs.
(5-8 pm , M allory Hotel, 729 SW 15th, $15
includes dinner, Right to Privacy, PO Box
8325, Portland, O R 92707.)
23 «FRIDAY
The Women's Herbalist Conference brings
women together to teach and learn how to heal
themselves and their communities with herbs.
(June 23-25, $75-$ 100 sliding scale, registration,
Colette Gardiner, PO Box 1510, Jacksonville,
OR 97530, or information, Erika Silver,
284-3837.)
Cinema 21 and Just O ut present Reel Proud:
a Gay and Lesbian Film Festival.
Opening the festival is Vito Russo presenting
his lecture and films on the depiction of
lesbian and gay characters in movies. See
Cinema, page 23 for more information.)
(Tonight through M onday, Cinema 21,
Northwest 21st Avenue and Hoyt Street, call
223-4515 for program and show tim es.)
24 «SATURDAY
The Arcadia Bodybuilding Society presents
the National Gay and Lesbian Bodybuilding
Championships at the Palace of Fine Arts, San
Francisco. Following the show a dance
featuring video replays of the evening's
competitions allows audience to mingle with
the competitors. Competition categories
include men and women, bantamweight
through heavyweight, master and elite
classes for bodybuilders 40-50, 50-60 and up,
and same-sex pairs. Proceeds go to the Gay
Games Scholarship Fund. ($15-$35. Itickets
and entry forms, Arcadia Bodybuilding
Society, 1455A M arket Street, Suite 221, San
Francisco, CA 94103J.)
A conference on Economic Equity for
Women: If not Now, When? includes Senator
Joyce Cohen, Reverend Mary Boggs and
entertainment by family Circus Theatre and
the Visual Arts Center Theatre. Co-sponsored
by Economic Equity for W omen, Inc., Mt.
Hood Community College, Department of
Education, and Adult and Family Services,
(7:45 am-5 pm , Mt. H ood Community
College, $35, registration form and
information, EEWI, PO Box 48, Salem, O R
97308.)
Finish up Lesbian and Gay Pride Week with
a bang at the Come Out with Unity and Pride
Rock and Roll Dance with Rhythm and Blues
music by Kate Sullivan and Company, and
special appearances by the Portland Lesbian
Choir and Portland Gay Men's Chorus. The
Lesbian Community Project presents its Spirit
of Portlandia Awards (see Announcements),
and Phoenix Rising presents its commuity
service awards at the dance. Free nacho bar
and childcare provided. No-host drink bar.
Proceeds go to Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc.,
Lesbian Community Project and Phoenix
Rising. All ages welcome. (8 pm-1 am,
Neighbors o f W oodcraft Hall, 1410 SW
M orrison, $10-$15 J ickets: Lesbian
Com m unity Project, A Woman's Place
Bookstore, Phoenix Rising, In H er Image
Gallery, Cup and Saucer Cafe, Catbird Seat
Bookstore and Laughing H orse BooksJ, $12-
$17at the door, children under 13 admitted
free, information, Jawea, 233-9079.)
The Portland Host Committee of the
National Lesbian Planning Conference is
sponsoring a benefit Pancake Breakfast. (10
am-2 pm . Metropolitan Community Church,
1644 NE 24th Ave.)
The Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned
Bowling League meets weekly. New members
always welcome. (7pm , W ednesdays, Rich,
231-0571.)
25 «SUNDAY
Seattle's Gay Freedom Day Parade.
Newly Coming Out Lesbians peer support
group meets weekly. (7:30pm , Sundays,
M etropolitan Com m unity Church, 1644 NE
24th, 234-3439.)
Come to a |ewish Women's Feminist and
Lesbian Potluck and Discussion. The topic this
time is "Exploring our feelings about the
Middle East." Childcare is available by
preregistration only. (Potluck, 5-7pm,
discussion, 7-9pm , 2717 NE Hancock St.,
directions, 282-1529, childcare preregistration
or information, Harriet, 227-5030,
information, Gilah, 281-2980.)
29 «THURSDAY
Give blood at the Women Only Blood Drive
held in memory of Sashie Hyatt. Give an hour
of your time. It can mean a lifetime to
someone else. Women 17 and older only,
please. (3-7pm , Downtown YWCA. 1111 SW
10th, sign up, Lynda, 284-1234, ext. 312.)
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The Portland Gay Men's Chorus and the New
York City Gay Men's Chorus present a joint
concert of classical and popular music:
Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Sondheim and Duke
Ellington. The choruses will sing both separately
and together for a total of 180 voices, and with a
brass ensemble. This is the last performance of
the 9th season of the PGMC and the first Portland
appearanceof the NYCGMC. Interpretation for
the hearing impaired by Kevin Gallagher. (8 pm,
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Southwest
Broadway and Main Street, $8 $ I 5 t " kefs:
Portland Center for the Performing Arts lx>x
office, 248-44961.)
A N N O U N C E ME N T S
Do lump Movement Theater is holding
auditions for experienced ensemble performers
trained in gymnastics, dance, physical theater,
contact improvisation and aerial work. This is a
salaried position. (Send resume to 1515 SE
37th, Portland, OR 97214, or call Robin Lane,
231-1232.)
Photographic Image G a llery's Nude Show
features Paul Dahlquist during June.
An exhibition of nudes by Paul Dahlquist,
Marsha Burns, Michael Gessinger and Cherie
Hiser is on display all month. (June 1-30,
Photographic Image Gallery, 208 SW 1st A ve.,
224-3543.)
The Liz Long Gallery presents the Lesbian
Art Movement Show and an Opening Brunch
Reception. Lesbian artists from Montana,
Hawaii, Washington and Oregon share their
pride and their artwork through the
Communities of Women Art Show.
(Reception, 11 am-3 pm , Sunday, June 18,
show hours, 5-8 pm , Wednesdays, 1-5 pm,
Saturdays through June 30.)
Karen Harding's Cup and Saucer Cafe
features Geoffrey Fox and his whimsical display
of hand colored photographs in a show titled
Dreams of a Melancholy Voyager. There is an
artist's reception on opening night.
(Reception, 7-9 pm , June 1, show is open
through June, Cup and Saucer Cafe, 3566 SE
Hawthorne, 236-6001.)
G R O U P S
Lesbian Commmunity Project is accepting
nominations for groups or individuals for the
"Spirit of Portlandia" award, given for
outstanding service to the community. The
Awards will be presented at the Unity and
Pride Dance, June 24. (Nominations, LCP, PO
Box 5931, Portland, O R 97228 by June 19.)
GMT is a social discussion group open to
Portland State University students, faculty and
the general community. (7:30-9:30pm,
Wednesdays, Portland State University, call
228-6935 for the location o f the meeting room.)
June 7: A Presentation of the work of Gay Male
Nude F'hotographer Paul Dahlquist.
June 14: Sex and Junk Food. Bring junk food
and talk about sex to your heart's content.
June 21: Mental Health vs. Mental illness.,
coordinated by Lloyd Williams, therapist.
June 28: Let's ACT-UP! An evening with
members ot ACT-UP.
Meet your friends for dessert and tea on
the front porch of the Liz Long Gallery and
support the Lesbian Boarding House at the
same time. Little tables in a quiet setting
await. (1-4:30pm , Saturdays, Liz Long
Gallery, 1833 NE 2nd, 281-5386.)
The Gay Hiking Group meets twice a month
for excursions to nearby Trails, the Columbia
Gorge and the Coast Range. All hikes are
free. (8:30 am, seco n d and fourth Saturday,
Quality Pie Restaurant, 1111 N W 23rd ave.,
information, 228-4731, 6-10pm .)
Ann Hinds will offer a five week Survivors'
Art Workshop for women. Participants will be
encouraged to produce art to be shown in
the Communities of Women Art Show Series:
Women as Survivors Art Show in mid-
September. Limited to 10 participants, no
experience in art required. Wheelchair
access to the space, but not to the
restrooms. (7-9pm , Tuesdays, five weeks
beginning July 11, Urban Art Retreat, 1833
NE 2nd, donation requested, 274-9591 or
281-5386.)
The Portland Chapter ot AIDS Coalition to
Unleash Power (ACT-UP) meets weekly to
discuss the lack of attention, education, and
research on AIDS and plan actions to focus
on this agenda. (7-8:30pm , W ednesdays,
M etropolitan Community Church basement,
1644 NE 24th, mailing address, PO Box 6352,
Portland, O R 97228, 288-7853.)
The Human Rights Campaign Fund has a
computerized bulletin board called HRCF NET,
which features a variety of information on
federal legislation, voting records, and other
news of interest to the national gay and lesbian
and AIDS communities. (HRCF NET, (202)
639-8735, modems at minimum o f 300 BAUD,
system operator, Sheryl Harris, (202) 628-4160
(voice), or HRCF 1012 14th Street NW, Suite 607,
Washington, DC 20005, free, except for phone
line charges. )
FOREST Group Events
All Forest outings are cooperative ventures.
Participants are responsible for providing
their own equipment and choosing outings
appropriate for their skill and fitness level.
Women only.
June 2: Potluck and planning meeting >*: 10
pm . 284-0230.)
June 3: Burnt Hill Hike, 3-1/2 mies one way,
steep, beautiful. (281-6051.)
June 4: 35 mile bike ride. (288-2893.)
June 10: Gorge Hike. 3900 foot gain in 4
miles. (233-2652.)
June 11: Silver Falls Hike. 5 miles.
(235-3765.)
June 16: Hike from Sellwood Bridge to
Burnside Bridge. (235-3765.)
|une 18: Deschutes River Raft Trip. Shared
expenses. (Call for reservations by June 5,
282-6391.)
June 24: Hagg Lake Bicycle ride and picnic.
(864-2569.)
|une 25: 14 mile beautiful downhill hike.
(238-2769.)
July 1-4: Klamath River Raft Trip. (Reserve
space by lune 24, 288-2893.)
The Rose City Gender Center is open to
male-to-female, female-to-male,
androgynous persons, cross-dressers,
transvestites and supporters. (359-5439 or
284-9531.)
Newly C oming Out Lesbians |xt*r sup|>ort
group meets wtx‘kl v ~ 10pm, Sundays,
214-1419.)
Secular Organizations for Sobriety responds
to the needs of alcoholic s and drug-dependent
people as separate issues from religion. S O S
credits the person for achieving their own
sobriety. Ini'lds self-esteem, and reduces guilt
and shame. (7: 10 pm, Mondays, Room 225,
Smith Memorial C enter, Portland State University,
Don, 284-852 1
Kinship is a support and fellowship
group for lesbian and gay Seventh Day Adventists.
(Meets monthly, PO Box 11104, Hillsboro, OR
97216, 244-0286.)
SDA
Quaker Friends for Gay and Lesbian Concerns
holds a silent worship meeting. All are
welcome. (11:45 am, first Sunday o f each
month, 4312 SE Stark /upstairsI, 253-2685.)
Blue Earth Legends (formerly Healing
Crystals). (8215 SW 13th A ve., 234-2224.)
June 1, 8: Peyote Bead Stitching Class with
Anita Parish. Beginners only. (12-2pm ,
$2.5 -t- $5 for bea ds.)
June 2, 16: Carson Springs soak and sweat
and Shamanic Drumming at the Ape Caves
with J'aime Schelz. For people who have
drummed with J'aime at least three times. (All
day, $25.)
June 3, 9: Shamanic Drumming Journey
with J'aime Schelz. (7:30pm , $20.)
June 17, Rattle and Roll — a percussion
jam. (8pm , $5.)
June 25: Tibetan Bell and Bowl Meditation.
(12-1 pm , donation.)
Gay Men and Women Information Line is
available anytime for information and
referrals. (188-2395.)
The Gay and Lesbian Club of Portland
Community College meets weekly. ■ \ < m i i i - I
pm, Tuesdays in the CC-Pine Room, IX C Syl-
vania, and 6:30 pm. second and fourth Thurs
days. Old Wives' Tales, I i()() E Burns, tie i
Central Oregon AIDS Support Team
(C.O.A.S.T.), offers assistance of all kinds for
people with AIDS. (188-6616.)
After Eight is a group for education,
advocacy and direct action to ensure that all
people are protected from discrimination baser!
on sexual orientation. (4-5:45 pm, third Sunday,
23rd and Monroe Streets, Corvallis. )
The Other Side is a Gay and Lesbian Service
Organization. It hosts a party every Saturday
night at the O ther Side Club. The Club is
available for any gay or lesbian related event.
Business meetings the second Friday of each
month. (PO Box 5672. Bend, O R 97708.)
Interested in playing some friendly bridge?
Then the Lesbian Bridge Club is for you.
(Marty, 645-8543.)
HIV Support Group is for People with AIDS
or ARC and meets every other week. (Barb or
Phyllis, 188-6616.)
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