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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1989)
August 1989 to show. Partners, family and friends are welcome. ( 1 pm, Mt Tabor Park Picnic Shelter, for information call Phoenix Rising, 223-8299 or the Reunion Committee, 234-1045 in the evening.) social, and mental health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel, 636-0509, or Chris, 297- 4314.) Coalition for Human Dignity is a group of concerned citizens dedicated to actively combatting hate-group activity. (7 pm, first and third Thursdays, King Neighborhocx! Facility, 4815 NE 7th, 287-6334 or 235-4211.) 10 * SUNDAY A Woman's Place Bookstore will host a reception for women who are interested in helping raise funds for the bookstore. This brainstorming session will be geared towards- finding solutions to the long-term debt - ' . problems of Portland's only feminist and non profit bookstore. There will be free horduevers and a no-host bar. (5-7 pm, Café Mocha, 4108 NE Sandy, for information call 284-1110.) G A L L E R I E S In Her Image: A Gallery of Women's Art presents an exhibit entitled "Illusions: The Many Faces of God." This exhibit includes Portland artists Cris Chapman, Elizabeth Craig, Storefront Theatre presents Rick Jones and Celia Moyer-Lyon and Seattle artist Michelle Anthony Armstrong in Woza Albert at the Seville. (Opening reception: 1-5 pm, August 6, IF C C Theatre Aug. W-Sept. 9. C a ll 224-4(X)l gallery hours: Noon-7 pm, weekdays except fo r more information. Tuesdays, and 10 am-5 pm, weekends, 233 NE 28th.) serve as ambassadors to the community. (Information, Kevin Koesel, 284-1499.) The Communities of Women Art Show series presents the 5th Annual Lesbian Art The Lavender Network operates a State Movement Show. Artists from Oregon, wide Gay and Lesbian Helpline. (4 pm-8 am, Washington, Montana and Hawaii are TDD, 4 pm -10 pm, /EugeneI 683-2428 or displaying their work. This year's show focuses 18001 333-2428.) on photography, though ceramics, paintings, drawings, furniture, art and wearable art are The Human Rights Campaign Fund has a also on display. (5-8 pm, Wednesdays and 1-5 computerized bulletin board called HRCF pm Saturdays through August 26, Liz Long NET, which features a variety of information Gallery, 1833 NE 2nd.) on federal legislation, voting records, and other news of interest to the national gay and lesbian and AIDS communities. (HRCF A N N O U N C E M E N T S NET, [202] 639-8735, modems at minimum of 300 BAUD, system operator, Sheryl Harris, Portland Women's Crisis Line announces an 1202) 628-4160 (voice), or H RCF 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 607, Washington, D C 20005, eight-week Phase I Rape Education and Support Group. This and other PWCL groups free, except for phone line charges.) are available on a donation basis and no one Meet your friends for dessert and tea on the will be turned away for lack of funds. front porch of the Liz Long Gallery for Cake (Melanie, 232-9751.) Du Jour and support the Lesbian Boarding House at the same time. Little tables in a quiet Portland Women's Crisis Line needs Safehome Providers. Providers receive training setting await. (1-4:30 pm, Saturdays through August, Liz Long Gallery, 1833 NW 2nd, 281- and are completely confidential. (Portland 5386.) Women's Crisis Line, 232-9751.) There is an informal summer discussion and Lavender Waves Retreat will hold a three- day retreat for lesbians in all forms of recovery reading group focusing on racism. For more from sobriety to personal healing. The retreat information, call Mike at 222-9775. will offer workshops, meetings, support groups, fun and games at the Oregon coast. (October 20-22, $60, for information or preregistration write Lavender Waves, PO Box 624, Yachats, O R 97498.) G R O U P S Outside In needs volunteers to help paint a mural on the clinic wall. The mural depicts health and social issues including AIDS, homelessness, needle exchange, street youth survival, prostitution and prenatal care. The mural is already sketched, so artistic talent isn't necessary, though it is helpful. (John or Kathy, 223-4121.) Lesbian Bridge Club is for anyone interested in playing some friendly bridge. (Marty, 645- 8543.) Adventure Group meets in front of Lloyd Center Cinemas every Sunday morning for hiking, cross-country skiing or bicycling, depending on the weather. Activities are free of charge and are open to gay men and lesbians. (Recorded message, Friday through Sunday, 248-9474.) KBOO 90.7 FM, community radio, broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly feminist/lesbian public-affairs program; Womansoul, a program of women's music; and Detour, an international gay and lesbian public-affairs show. (Bread and Roses, 9-10 Corvallis AIDS Support Group is a counsel pm, Tuesdays; Womansoul, 10 pm-1 am ing and support group for people diagnosed as Fridays; Detour, 10-10:30 pm, Sundays, 231- HIV-seropositive. New members may join at 8032.) any time. (4-6 pm, Thursdays, Call Liz, 754- 4317, or Karen, 758-3000.) Keeping Track is a new, facilitated group of gay men and lesbians to explore creativity, sexuality, and insights through journals. Forest Group. All Forest outings are (Frederick, 287-4634.) cooperative ventures. Participants are respon sible for providing their own equipment and L/GHTS (Lesbian/Gay Humanists) is a choosing outings appropriate for their skill and special interest group that articulates lesbian fitness level. Women only. and gay concerns to organized humanism and August 4: Potluck and planning meeting. presents humanism in a consistent manner to (6:30 pm, 244-9660.) the lesbian and gay community. The Portland/ August 6: Bike ride and barbt»que. Easy to Vancouver chapter meets regularly. (Jim moderate difficulty, approximately 20 miles. Scheller, 654-9203.) (246-1171.) August 12: Trail maintenance day (lower Lesbian Boarding House offers nightly rates Clackamas area) with possible hottubbing for lesbians and lesbian-positive women. afterward. (Call by August 4, 252-9969.) (Reservations, 281-5386.) August 19: Day hike. Burnt Lake area. (252- 9969.) Lesbian Gardening Club meets monthly to August 20: Deschutes River rafting trip. share plants and advice, tour public gardens Space limited. (777-2339.) and visit nurseries. (Susan, 287-9697, or August 24-27: Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Connie, 235-5072.) Area, Eight Lakes Basin. Backpack trip, snorkeling, swimming, wildlife and flowers. Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non Beginners welcome with appropriate gear and technical field trip-oriented group interested in in excellent shape. Pretrip meeting: August 22, both life and physical sciences. (Lynn, 777- 233-2084.) 2339.) August 26-27: Backpacking, Three-Finger Jack area. Dogs okay. (235-3765.) National Transvestite/Transsexual Hotline is a 24-hour free information service for Funny Ladies Afternoon Tea and Posey female impersonators, transsexuals and Society is a social organization of gay women transvestites. There are over 22,000 members 35 and over that offers monthly get-togethers, nationwide. 0206/ 239-TVTS.) including trips to the theater, concerts, skiing, swimming and potluck dinners. (774-8702.) Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned Bowling Leagues meet weekly. New members always welcome. (9 pm, Wednesdays, and beginning September 6th, 7 pm, Fridays; to join, call Rich, 231-0571.) Newly Coming Out Lesbians peer sup port group meets weekly. (7:30pm, Sundays, Metropolitan Community Church, 1644 NE 24th, 234- 3439.) Gay and Lesbian Club of Portland Commu nity College meets weekly. (Noon-1 pm, Tuesdays in the CC-Pine Room, P C C Sylvania, and 6:30 pm, second and fourth Thursdays, O ld Wives' Tales, 1300 E Burnside.) Nomenus Sanctuary for radical faeries has a 24-hour recorded information line. Call for information alx>ut current and upcoming events on the land, (in Wolf Creek, Ore., 866- 2678.) 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, second and fourth Saturdays, Quality Pie Restaurant, 1111 N W 23rd Ave., information, 228-4731, 6-10 pm.) Gay Men's ACOA meetings are for men who were raised in alcoholic or other dysfunc tional homes. (7:30-9 pm, Tuesdays, Live and Let Live Club, 243 SE Ankeny, 231-3760.) Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and lesbian classic car and special interest car club meets monthly to get acquainted and plan events. Anyone with an interest in cars is invited. (7 pm, first Tuesday, Pietro's Pizza, lantzen Beach, 281 -0330.) Oregon Guild Activists of S/M includes people of all sexual orientations. Activities include Dungeon parties, educational work shops, demonstrations, and fantasy and erotica shows. (Write Oregon Guild, PO Box 5702, Portland, O R 97208.) Gay Men Together is a social discussion group open to Portland State University students, faculty and the general community. (7:30-9:30 pm, Wednesdays, Room 101, Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Cramer Hall, Portland State University, Andy, (PFLAG) provides love and support for all After Eight is a group for education, 228-6935 or Alan, 222-7438.) advocacy and direct action to ensure that all family members and friends. (7-10 pm, fourth The Portland Lesbian Choir will accept August 2: "Nobody loves you when you're people are protected from discrimination Wednesday, 233-5415.) applications for new members in September. based on sexual orientation. (4-5:45 pm, third old and gay?" Practices are every Sunday evening. Non August 9: "Roman fingers and Russian Sunday, 23rd and Monroe Streets, Corvallis.) Park Avenue Social Club (formerly the Gay singing "Friends of the Choir" are invited to Hands," discussion of how other cultures treat Bridge Club) is a weekly rap and social group assist with production and events. (Write PO and view gayness. Bisexual Community Forum is a rap and for people 18 and over of all sexual orienta Box 8212, Portland, O R 97207, or call Ann, August 13: Potluck at Sauvie Island. (Call social group open to men and women. (7:30 tions. (7:30 pm, Tuesdays, First Congregational 274-9591, or Marla, 245-1429.) for details.) pm, second, third and fourth Mondays, Church, Southwest Madison Street and Park banquet room, O ld Wives' Tales, 1300 E August 16: Movie night: "A Separate Avenue, use Madison entrance and ring the The National Leather Association's Portland bell, 244-3225.) Chapter is seeking contestants for the Mr. and Burnside; first Monday potluck locations TBA.) Peace." August 23: "What's bugging you?" Ms. NLA contest to be held September 17. Cascade Guild— Health Care Chapter is a August 30: "Dads and lads." What's it like Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service Winners will each receive a pass to the networking group for gay and lesbian medical, for sons of gay fathers and gay fathers of sons? upcoming Living in Leather Conference and center providing professional counseling (on a |usl out ▼ 19 ▼ August 1^X9