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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1989)
September 1989 her works and discusses her latest book, The Lesbian Muse Engagement Calendar fo r 1990. Her other works include The Cunt Coloring Book, Dreams o f the Woman who Loved Sex, and Lovers. (1 pm, A Woman's Place Book store, 1431 NE Broadway, free, 204-1110.) 1 7 * A Woman's Place Bookstore is preparing a used book sale fundraiser. Donations of books (any books!) w ill be accepted until September 28. This is a great chance to get great titles very cheaply and to help Portland's Feminist, non profit bookstore out of a difficult financial bind. See September 29 and 30. (A W om an's Place Bookstore, 1431 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232,284-1110.) SUNDAY Bradley-Angle House, a help-line and emergency shelter for abused women needs volunteers. Learn to help women gain control of their lives. The next training session begins September 26. Other volunteer opportunities include helping with the remodeling and donating paint, remodeling tools and furniture. (Bradley-Angle House, 281-3540.) The RISE Program is a 10-week series of classes to teach self-help techniques to those affected by HIV. The course is designed to help participants focus their attention, overcome habits of stress and increase self-esteem. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project, Legacy AIDS Project, Multnomah County Health Department and OHSU School of Nursing. (Through Novem ber 19, $10 materials fee, Jay Roberts, 223-5907.) Portland Lesbian Choir holds auditions for new singing members. See September 10. 28 1 8 W omenwriting: Journal W riting for Women is an eight-week workshop to help women use journals to tap intuition, inspire confidence, explore dreams, share stories and empower themselves through words. No previous writing experience is necessary. Facilitated by Wendy Judith Cutler, MA. (7-9 pm, Thursdays through November 16, $10-15 per session, sliding scale, 232-2655.) • MONDAY Greg Smoots presents a 10-week class, "Yoga fo r Gay Men: Freeing the Inner W arrior.'' This class on Hatha Yoga is for those with little or no experience. Space is limited, so preregistration is strongly suggested. (5:30-7 pm, Mondays through November 20, Common Ground, 2926 NE Flanders, $40.) Sandra de Helen's creative w riting work shop begins today. See also September 20. (7-9 pm, Mondays fo r ten weeks, $100 fo r the series, Sandra, 657-5817, evenings.) Ann Hinds' "Lesbians Healing Co-dependent Relationships" group starts tonight. See September 11. (7-9 pm, every other M onday for twelve weeks, 274-9591.) 1 9 * TUESDAY 29 * THURSDAY • FRIDAY A Woman's Place Bookstore is holding a used book sale fundraiser. Come get great titles at low prices and help Portland's feminist, non profit bookstore out of a financial crisis. (Friday and Saturday, A W om an's Place Bookstore, 1431 NE Broadway, 284-1110.) 30 • SATURDAY Ann Hinds' "People Considering HIV Testing" group addresses the process of deciding whether or not to test for HIV. See September 11. (7-9 pm, every other Tuesday for tw elve weeks, 274-9591.) Local songwriter and singer Mary Rose leads a campfire sing-a-long. This monthly event is for children of all ages to come roast marshmal lows and sing in merriment. (8 pm, Urban A rt Retreat, Northeast 2nd Avenue and Hancock Street, suggested donation, $1 o r more per fam ily, 281-5386.) 20 C O M I N G * WEDNESDAY The HUB, a new organization committed to acting as impartial information exchange for other gay and lesbian organizations is sponsoring an open community forum to discuss the community's needs. Every gay and lesbian organization in the city and area is asked to send at least one representative to help assure broad representation. Everyone is welcome. (1-4 pm, Café Mocha, 4108 NE Sandy Blvd., free, for inform ation or to RSVP, c a ll Carol Steinel, 235-1356.) Sandra de Helen's playw riting workshop begins today. See also September 18. (7-9 pm, Wednesdays for ten weeks, $ 100, or $175 for the both workshops, Sandra, 657-5817, evenings.) The Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club offers a 12-week beginners' class. The first two classes are free to give new dancers a chance to try it out. Classes are taught by local caller Henry Horton. (7:30 pm, Wednesdays through December 6, Northwest Service Center, 1819 N W Everett St., $35 fo r the 12-week course.) 21 • THURSDAY A facilitated group to study the Course in Miracles as it relates to lesbians begins this month. f6 pm, ca ll Ann, 282-0653 o r Jackie, 626-5114.) UP October 6 * FRIDAY Funny Dykes! with Karen Ripley and Theresa Chandler. (8 pm, Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave., $7 ltickets: A Woman's Place Bookstore and Artichoke M usic], $8.50 at the door.) 7 conference on Teen Sexuality. Supported by the Patricia Turtledove Endowment. (8 am-4 pm, 3231 SE 50th, Portland, OR 97206.) Northwest Women's Music Celebration will be a three-day weekend retreat at Brietenbush where the members of Motherlode, other musical guests and sign-language interpreter Jenna Cassell come together for workshops and music. (September 13 through 15, Brietenbush H ot Springs Retreat Center, $125-150 sliding scale includes lodging and meals (registration forms available at A Woman's Place Bookstore, Artichoke Music, or by w riting the N W Women's M usic Celebration, 7835 SE Madison, Portland, OR 97215.J) G A L L E R I E S Jamison Thomas Gallery presents a show of prints and sculptures by Northwest artist Mark Calderon. (O pening reception, 6-9 pm, September 7, on display September 7 through September 30, 217S W 1st Ave., 222-0063.) In Her Image: A Gallery of Women's Art presents Michele Savelle's "Emerging Compan ions: a Show of Glass Masks." (Opening reception, 1-5 pm, September 10, on display weekdays except Tuesdays, N oon-7 pm, weekends, 10 am-5 pm, 233 NE 28th, 231- 3726.) Photographic Image Gallery announces its opening of an installation of black and white photographs by Ruth Bernhard. This show features female nudes and still-life photographs. The opening reception will include live music with Blackburn and Duthie and refreshments by Yours Truly Catering. (Opening reception, 6-9 pm, photographs are on display through September 30.) Imposters is a one-woman show of acrylics, watercolors, collages, furniture art, clay works and mixed media. (Wednesdays, 5-8 pm, and Saturdays, 1-5 pm, September 13 through October 14, Liz Long Gallery, 1833 NE 2nd, 281-5386.) ANNOUNCEMENTS * SATURDAY Right to Privacy Political Action Committee (RTP PAC) sponsors its eighth-annual Lucille Hart Dinner with keynote speaker the Honorable Congressperson Gerry Studds, D- Mass. This black-tie-optional affair is preceded by an optional (extra charge) brunch and intimate home gathering to chat with and meet Mr. Studds. Volunteers are also needed to assist with seating, registration and coat check. (Cocktails and check-in, 6 pm , dinner, 7 pm, Portland H ilton Grand Ballroom, $75, reservations, Charlie Frazier, 228-5825.) 1 3 • FRIDAY Planned Parenthood w ill sponsor a The newly-renovated Echo Theatre announces its fall schedule of classes for children and adults. This season's schedule includes Trapeze and Acrobatics for kids and adults, Mime and Mask for kids, Movement and Music for kids, Contact Improvisation Class and Jam, Adult Circus Techniques, "Authentic Movement" for adults and "Dance of the Stars" for adults. (Classes begin September 11, prices vary, 231-1232.) Lavender Waves Retreat w ill hold a three- day retreat for lesbians in all forms of recovery, from sobriety to personal healing. The retreat will offer workshops, meetings, support groups, fun and games at the Oregon coast. (October 20-22, $60, fo r inform ation or preregistration w rite Lavender Waves, PO Box 624, Yachats, OR 97498.) Lesbian Community Project is accepting applications (or its directorship. Salary is $18,000 plus benefits. (Inform ation or resumés, Personnel Committee, Lesbian C om m unity Project, PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228, 223-0071.) The M etropolitan Community Church of Portland is looking for a choir director. A $50 per month stipend may increase as the church program does. (Send resumé and cover letter by September 30, M usic Committee, MCC, Portland, 1644 NE 24th, Portland, OR 97232 or call 281-8868.) "A Queer Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," the first production of the Gay and Lesbian Video Access Project w ill be shown on cable-access TV. 9/7: Channel 27, East Portland only. (9 pm .) 9/9 : Channel 33, East Portland and East County. (7:30 pm .) 9/15: Channel 27. (8 pm .) 9/16: Channel 33. (9 :3 0 pm .) Downtown Dykes needs a new m otherl Someone who can devote two hours and $1 per month to keep the monthly luncheon going can take advantage of the networking possibilities. (Call H o lly M ulcahey, 238-2559.) Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned Bowling League begins its new season and adds a new league. Three-member teams w ill meet on Wednesdays, starting 8:30 pm, September 4 and four-member teams meet Fridays beginning 6:30 pm, September 6. (Wednesday League, ca ll John or Rob, 234-6155, Friday League, call Rich, 231-0571.) 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.) The Portland Lesbian Choir w ill accept applications for new members in September. Practices are every Sunday evening. Non singing "Friends of the Choir" are invited to assist with production and events. (W rite PO Box 8212, Portland, OR 97207, or ca ll Ann, 274-9591, or M arla, 245-1429.) The Lavender Network operates a Statewide Gay and Lesbian Helpline. (4 pm -8 am, TDD, 4 pm -10 pm, [Eugene] 683-2428 or (800] 333- 2428.) Women Identified Women is an upper- division course offered at PSU fall term. This course w ill study the history of lesbian relationships in the 19th and 20th centuries. (Call PSU, 464-3516.) G R O U P S 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 and are open to gay men and lesbians. (Message. Friday through Sunday, 248-9474.) jtu l out ▼ 19 ▼ September 1989