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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1989)
members at the beginning of each season in September. Non-singing Friends of the Choir are always needed to assist with productions. (Ann, 274-9591 or write PO Box 8212, Portland, OR 97207.) Portland Power and Trust is an informal support group for lesbians interested in safe, consensual S and M. (PO Box 3781, Portland, OR 97208.) Portland Women's Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for women dealing with rape issues who need crisis counseling, information and referrals, and for victims of rape, sexual assault, iomestic violence, child sexual abuse, incest and sexual harassment. PWCL also provides transportation for victims from a dangerous ] situation to a safe place. (235-5333.) Portlandia's Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.) 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.) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, Portland Chapter, is a 12-step program for people who want to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addiction. (Sundays, 5-6:30 pm, Live and Let Live Club, 2403 SE Ankeny, 232-6384.) Support group for abused lesbians meets regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It is facilitated by lesbians and is confidential; childcare is provided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) Third Sunday Lesbian Brunch holds monthly potlucks. Open to all lesbians. (11 am, 236- 3048 for location.) Windfire is a social/support group for people under 21 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or unsure. (Thursdays, 7-9 pm, Multnomah County Central Library, 801 SW 10th A ve.; Saturdays, 2:20-4:30 pm, O ld Wives' Tales, 1300 E Burnside, newcomers' meeting, fourth Tuesday, 223-8299.) Women with Adolescents meets monthly for I a potluck and discussions of parenting. (5 pm, j third Sundays, Stevie or Marge, 282-2956.) Women with Women and Children is a social networking group for lesbians who have or want to have children in their lives, whether as mothers, mother's partners, "Big Sisters" or adoptive mothers. (Monthly activities flyer: 2717 NE Hancock St., Portland, OR 97212, Holly, 282-1529.) Womenwriting: Journal Writing for Women is a four-week workshop that uses journals, guided meditation and other creative means to tap intuition, inspire confidence, share stories, and explore dreams. ($40-$50 sliding scale, 232-2655.) womantreh ~ • Mexico: Puerto Escondido, Mexico City, Oaxaca Feb. 25-March 6 SPIRITUALITY Affirmation is a social and support group for lesbian and gay Mormons, their families and friends. (Portland/Vancouver group, PO Box 2917, Vancouver, WA 98668, [2061 696-9396.) SDA Kinship is a support and fellowship group for lesbian and gay Seventh Day Adventists. (Meets monthly, PO Box 33104, Portland, OR 97233, 244-0286.) Blue Earth Legends (formerly Healing Crystals.) (Call for class information and schedule, 8215 SW 13th Ave., 234-2224.) SisterSpirit is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. (1431 NE Broadway, call for information and event schedule, 287-3379.) Buddhist Association of the Gay/Lesbian Community serves for the spiritual growth of gay and lesbian Buddhists, acts as a medium for the exchange of ideas and experiences about the unfolding of the Buddhidharma, and believes that the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha have special relevance to lesbians and gay men. (PO Box 1974, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.) United Methodists for Gay and Lesbian Concerns (Affirmation) meets monthly for potlucks and fellowship. (PO Box 12673, Portland, OR 97212, Dick, 692-9019.) CENTRAL OREGON Crown of Praise is a Charismatic Church serving the entire community. (Pastor Nita, 287- 7759 or Pastor Judy, [206] 892-6861.) Central Oregon AIDS Support Team (C .O .A .S .T .), offers assistance of all kinds for people with AIDS. (388-6616.) Dignity is a spiritual support group for lesbian and gay Roman Catholics. (Saturdays, 7:30 pm, St. Francis Church, Southeast 12th Avenue and Pine Street.) • % « • « • .« • • • Gay Men and Women Information Line is available anytime for information and referrals. (388-2395.) HIV Support group is for people with AIDS or ARC and meets every other week. (Barb or Phyllis, 388-6616.) Mass in Time of AIDS is held weekly at Portland State University. Communion calls are made for housebound individuals. (6 pm, Mondays, Campus Ministry, Southwest Broadway and Montgomery Street, Fr. Cary Mclnnis, 245-0339.) The Other Side is a Gay and Lesbian Service Organization. It hosts a party every Saturday night at the Other 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, OR 97708.) Metropolitan Community Church of Portland is an Ecumenical Christian church open to all people. (Worship services, 10 am and 6 pm Sundays, quiet time for silent prayer and meditation, Mondays, 7-9 pm, Choir rehearsals, Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, 1644 NE 24th, 281-8868.) SOUTHERN OREGON AIDS-helpline is a 24-hour AIDS information switchboard providing peer counseling, information and referrals. (672-3000.) Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd is a Christian congregation with a positive/supportive outreach to the lesbian and gay community. (4:30 pm, Sundays, 4505 E 18th St., Vancouver, mailing address, PO Box 5094, Vancouver, WA 98668, [206] 253-8401.) Douglas County Gay Archives is a repository for materials relevant to the rural homophile. (PO Box 942, Dillard, OR 97432, 679-9144.) Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous meets weekly. (Thursdays, call GALON AIDS Hotline, Bruce or Lee, 269-4183.) Quaker Friends for Gay and Lesbian Concerns holds a silent worship meeting. All are welcome. (7 1:45 am, first Sunday o f each month, 4312 SE Stark [upstairs], 253-2685.) Gay and Lesbian Alliance meets monthly. (7:30 pm, second Thursdays, Cay and Lesbian Community Center [CLCC] 3856 Carnes Road, Roseburg, 679-9144.) The Sacred Band is a spiritual brotherhood providing fellowship and support to gay and pagan men. (Box 13072, Portland, OR 97213.) Gay and Lesbian and Community Alliance (GALACA) in Ashland is a student organization which actively seeks to educate the non-gay community on lesbian and gay issues while Sanctuary of the Metropolitan Community Church w ill be available for silent prayer and April 21-28 April 28-May 5 • Sea Kayaking in Baja M-F 8-6 SAT 9-12 NORTHWEST VETERINARY HOSPITAL SUSAN D. MORGAN, V.M.D. Portland, OR 97209 Feb. 10-17 Feb. 17-24 April 21-29 Terry A. Kincaid Sales Associate (503) 287-8989 1411 E. Olive Way P.O.Box 20643 Seattle, WA 98102 (206)325-4772 Safaris, Travel Tours, Sea Kayaking & More! Free brochures available Gay and Lesbian Outreach Network (G ALO N ) supports a gay and lesbian rap group (7 pm, Tuesdays, Room 205, 371 Anderson, Coos Bay.) Gay and Lesbian Support of Southern Oregon, offers support and information for lesbians and gay men. (PO Box 43, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.) Gay and Lesbian Youth Group meets weekly. (1-3 pm, Sundays, Cay and Lesbian Community Center [CLCC1 3856 Carnes Road, Roseburg, 679-9144.) Gay and lesbian discussion group meets weekly. (7:30 pm, Tuesdays, First United Methodist Church, 1771 West Harvard Blvd., Roseburg, 679-9144.) HIV-Positive support group in Coos Bay is accessible by calling GALON's AIDS Hotline. (Steve, 269-4183.) Lavender Steppers is a gay and lesbian Narcotics Anonymous group that meets weekly. (7 pm, Thursdays, Community Services building, Room 106, Grants Pass, enter through the 6th and "C" streets alley.) Lesbian and Gay Hotline in Medford provides information and referrals on local resources and events, AIDS information, as well as supportive listening. (7-11 pm, every night, 773-8146.) Medford Gay Men's Support Group meets weekly. (Wednesdays, Bob, 779-7324.) Metropolitan Community Church of Roseburg celebrates Sunday services with the Rev. Jody Ahlstedt. (7 pm, PO Box 2125, Roseburg, OR 97470.) Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) helps people deal with issues related to their gay and lesbian children and friends. (First Tuesdays, Candace or Chuck, [Ashland), 482-4017.) Ruby House is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS. (679-9913.) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) is for lesbians and other women in the Rogue Valley. (For time and location, send a SASE to SLAA, PO Box 929, Talent, OR 97540.) Southern Oregon Lambda Association is a Rogue Valley-based organization of lesbians and gay men with a newsletter, fund-raising parties, AIDS education outreach, rap groups, outdoor activities and an annual statewide campout. (Hotline, 773-8146, 7-11 pm, PO Box 4387, Medford, OR 97501, 773-8146.) 227-6047 Feb. 27-March 9 March 13-23 • Puerto Rico — Viegues Island providing support and services to gay and lesbian students. (Thursdays, Jon or Thom, 482- 1247, or Tom, 482-1105.) • Connexion is a gay and lesbian monthly potluck in Sumpter, O re. (Information, PO Box 2, Sumpter, OR 97877.) Living Communion Church stresses the "whosoever" of John 3:16 which includes gays and lesbians. Sunday school for children during morning services. (Services: 10 am and 6 pm, Sundays, 3830 SE 62nd Ave., 777-8577.) 1320 NW 20th Avenue • Costa Rica meditation. Donations of Bibles are greatly appreciated and should be left at the church office or in the sanctuary during Quiet Time. 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