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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 1, 1990)
Funny Ladies Afternoon Tea and Posey Society is a social organization of gay women 35 and over that offers monthly get- togethers, including trips to the theater, concerts, skiing, swimming and potluck dinners. (231-8712.) about town G R O U P S Bisexual Community Forum is a rap and social group open to men and women. (7:30 pm. second and fourth Mondays, banquet room. Charbos Restaurant. 2651 E Burnside. Michael. 232-2601.) Bisexual Community Forum’s Women-oniy group meets twice monthly. (7 pm. first Mondays. Room 230. Sm ith Mem orial Center. Portland State University; 6-8 pm. third Fridays. Café Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd. (800) 234- 2428.) Bradley-Angle House, Inc. hosts a support group for battered lesbians which meets regularly. The group is facilitated by lesbians and is completely confidential. Donations accepted. Emergency shelter is also available for battered and abused lesbians. (Support group. 232-7806; shelter. 281-2442.) Bread and Roses is a feminist, lesbian radio program of public affairs, art. music and discussion. (Tuesdays. 9 pm. KBOO 90.7 FM.)t Café Mocha is an alcohol-free space where you can dance and play. Open seven evenings a week. Café Mocha has video games, pool tables, a dance floor and quiet spaces. (4108 NE Sandy Blvd.) Cascade Guild—Health Care Chapter is a networking group for gay and lesbian medical, social, and mental health workers that meets monthly. (Hazel. 636-0509. or Chris. 297-4314.) Cascade Union of Educators (CUE) is a social and support group for gay teachers and others involved in education. There are potlucks, parties, speakers and other programs. (Katie. 288-2943.) Closet Cleaning Group is an ongoing coming out group with weekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising. (Saturdays. 223-8299.) Coalition for Human Dignity is a group of concerned citizens dedicated to actively combatting hate-group activity. (7 pm. first and third Thursdays. King Neighborhood Facility. 4815 NE 7th. 287-6334 or 235-4211.) Co-dependents Anonymous for Gay Men and Lesbians meets weekly. (Sundays. 8-9:30 pm. Live and Let Uve Club. 2403 SE Ankeny. 231-3760.) Corvallis AIDS Support Group is a counseling and support group for people diagnosed as HIV-seropositive. New members may join at any time. (4-6 pm. Thursdays. C a l Liz. 754-4317. or Karen. 758- 3000.) Forest Group. Ail Forest outings are cooperative ventures. Participants are responsible for providing their own equip ment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level. Women only. Apr. 1: Intermediate nordic ski trip. (283- 5926.) Apr. 6: Potluck and planning meeting. (6:30 pm. 283-5926.) Apr. 7: Sauvie Island boats. (231-9486.) Apr. 8: Moonlight walk in Forest Park. (235- 3765.) Apr. 14: Gorge hike; 6.5 miles. (235-1712.) Apr. 22: Hike up Saddle Mt. (288-2893.) Apr. 25: Evening roller skating. (255-3487.) Apr. 28: 50 mile bike ride. (249-6977.) Apr. 29: Gorge hike (238-2759.) May 4: Potluck and planning meeting (6:30 pm. 255-3487.) just out T 2 0 ▼ April 1990 GALA of Eastern Oregon State College meets twice each month. (7 pm. second and fourth Tuesdays. Hoke H a ll 77309. La Grande.) GALA of Oregon State University meets every Tuesday. (7pm . W om en's Center. Benton Annex.) Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned Bowling Leagues meet weekly. New members always welcome. (7 pm. Fridays, ca ll Rich. 231-0571.) Gay and Lesbian Helpline is operated by the Lavender Network out of Eugene. (4 pm -8 am. TDD. 4 p m -10 pm. (Eugene) 683- CHAT o r (800) 333-CHAT.) Gay and Lesbian Video Access Project meets to consider future video productions. (Ed Schiffer. 227-8431 or Jack Cox. 231- 3713.) Gay Men's ACOA meetings are for men who were raised in alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes. (7:30-9 pm. Tuesdays. Uve and Let Live Club. 2403 SE Ankeny. 231- 3760.) L-9 Club is for lesbians who enjoy outings with other lesbians and their dogs. (Second Sundays. 1 pm. Sellwood Park, meet by baseball diamonds, southeast 18th Ave nue.) Lesbian Community Project provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community of Portland. (223- 0071.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a non technical field trip-oriented group interested In both life and physical sciences. (Lynn. 777-2339.) Lesbian and Gay Pride, Inc., presents the annual Lesbian and Gay Pride Celebration in June. It also meets twice monthly from January to June to plan the parade and rally. (C all for meeting tim es and places. 232-8233.) Lesbian Garden Club gets together to visit interesting gardens and nurseries, exchange seeds and plants and help one another in their own gardens. (Susan. 287- 9697. Connie 777-5167.) Lesbian Peer Support Group meets weekly. (7:30 pm. Sundays. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th. 690- 9693.) Gay Men's Chorus urges men who like to sing to audition. (Auditions, contact David York. 235-4241; rehearsals. Mondays. 6:30- 9:15. First Presbyterian Church. 1200 SW A lder.) Gay Men Together is a social rap group open to Portland State University students, faculty and the general community. An open steering committee meeting follows the meeting. (7:30-9:30 pm. Wednesdays. Room 229. Sm ith Mem orial Center. Portland State University. Allen. 222-7438.) Apr. 4: Open discussion. Apr. 11: Movie: Night o f the Hunter. Apr. 18: Cascade AIDS Project safer-sex presentation. Apr. 25: Guest speaker re: fair housing. Gay Scuba Group is for everyone interested in scuba diving in the Northwest. (Gay Scuba. P.O. Box 512. Tualttan. OR 97062.) Gay and Lesbian Youth Forum meets weekly. Everyone 21 and under who wish to learn more about themselves and what it means to be a part of the gay community is welcome. (Thursdays. 8 pm. C ity Nightclub. 13 NW 13th Avenue. 224-2489.) Apr. 5: AIDS and Safer Sex. Apr. 12: Discussion of future events. Apr. 19: Homosexuality and Politics. Apr. 24: Trip to the Zoo. (2 pm. meet at C ity Nightclub. $1.70.) Apr. 26: Open Topic. Homophile is a gay. lesbian and bisexual support group for the Lewis and Clark College community. (Fridays. 5:30 pm. Ubrary Conference Room.) Jewish Lesbian/Feminists holds monthly activities. (C all 231-7383.) K-9 Club is for gay men who enjoy outings with other gay men and their dogs. (10 am. second and fourth Sundays. Oaks Bottom W ildlife Refuge, north p o kin g lo t. Southeast M ilwaukle Avenue and M itchell Street.) KBOO 90.7 FM. community radio, broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly feminist/lesbian public-affairs program; Womansoul. a program of wom en's music; Detour, an international gay and lesbian public-affairs show and *51% '. a show about women and society. (Bread and Roses. Tuesdays. 9-10 pm ; Womansoul. Fridays. 10 p m -1 o n ; Detour. Wednesdays. 4-4:40 pm ; '5 1 % ’. Wednesdays. 3:30-4:30 pm. 231-8032.) r ( Oregon AIDS Hotline (223-AIDS in Portland or (800) 777-AIDS.) Oregon Guild Activists of S/M (ORGASM) Includes people of all sexual orientations. Activities include Dungeon parties, educa tional workshops, demonstrations, and fantasy and erotica shows. (W rite Oregon Guild. PO Box 5702. Portland. OR 97208 or call 228-6935 for locations o f events.) Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men (P/FLAG) provides love and support for all family members and friends of lesbians and gay men. (Fourth Wednesdays. Augustana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th Street and Knott Avenue. M ailing address. P/FLAG. PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232-5415.) Park Avenue Social Club is a weekly gay rap and social support group for gay men 18 to 29 years old. Other events include camping trips, pot-luck dinners, movies and brunches. No church affiliation. (Tuesdays. 7:30 pm. First Congregational Church. Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue, use Madison entrance and ring the b e ll; or write: PO Box 2294. Portland. OR 97208. 244- 3225.) Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service center providing professional counseling (on a sliding scale fee). Informa tion and referrals, social growth activities, an education program and speakers' bureau. (Suite 404. 333 SW 5th Ave.. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299.) Portland Central America Solidarity Committee is a group of people, some of whom are gay. who share a concern about Central America. (PO Box 6443. Portland. OR 97228.) Portland Community Bowling Association is a bowling league with 180 gay and lesbian members. Events include ‘ Bowling for Dollars,' ABC/WIBC sanctioned, fun events and International RoseBowl Tournament. (Tom, 293-0438 orPC BA . PO Box 851. Portland. OR 97207.) Ranch Romance performs Friday, April 13. Nightscene is Gay TV for everyone. (Tuesdays. 11:30 pm; on Paragon. TCI and Columbia System s, channel 11; on Jones Cable, channel 49; in Washington County, channel 38.) Apr. 3: Michael Knowles discusses Gay Bashing. Apr. 10: Teri Duffy, Multnomah County Public Education Officer and staff assistant to Gladys McCoy discusses being openly gay at work. Apr. 17: Kevin Wild, porno star discusses adult gay films. Apr. 24: Stevie Remington, executive director of ACLU Oregon discusses the AC LU's commitment to the gay community. Nomenus Sanctuary for radical faeries has a 24-hour recorded information line. Call for information about current and upcoming events on the land. (W olf Creek. Oregon. 866-2678.) Northwest Passage Freedom Band is a gay and lesbian community band. Inter ested musicians are encouraged to call and join. Bring a music stand If you have one. (Rehearsals. Sundays. 3-5 pm. Metro politan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave.. Chuck. 223-8299.) Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and lesbian car and special Interest club meets monthly to get acquainted and plan events. Anyone with an interest in cars is invited. (First Tuesdays. 7 pm. P ie tro 's Pizza. Jantzen Beach. Sandy. 692-1102. o r Charlie. (206)254-1995.) Portland Gay and Lesbian Swim Team meets for weekly swims. Brunch and socializing follows. (Sundays. 9-11 am. Downtown YWCA, ca ll Jay. 228-6971 o r J ill. 228-1596.) Portland Imperial Rose Court is a social, charitable and community service organi zation. The primary goals are to raise money for charitable organizations and worthwhile causes within the gay and lesbian commu nities. hold functions and fund raisers for the community and to further relationships with the businesses and other organizations within the community. Elections for Emperor and Empress are held In October. (Rose Emperor XVI. Mr. B ill, and Em press XXXII Velvet Monet. PO Box 23. Portland. OR 97207. 287-7058.) Portland Jacks is a group of local men who meet twice monthly for safe mutual masturbation. (W rite: PDXJ. PO Box 19161. Portland. OR 97218-0161.) Portland Lesbian Choir accepts new members at the beginning of each season in September. Non-singing Friends of the Choir are always needed to assist with productions. (Karen. 254-5109 or w rite PO Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207.) Portland Lesbian Hotel provides safe, inexpensive lodging for women. (Portland Lesbian Hotel at Urban A rt Retreat, for reservations, ca ll Ginger. 281-5386.) Portland Women’s Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for women dealing with rape issues who need crisis counseling, informa tion and referrals, and for victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, incest and sexual harassment. PWCL also provides transportation for victims from a dangerous situation to a safe place. (235-5333.)