May 1990
16 • WEDNESDAY
Seattle's Pride Foundation and the
Northwest Women's Law Center co-sponsor
a seminar on “Family Law for Lesbians and
Gay Men.“ The seminar is free but please
make reservations, as seating is limited. (7
pm . Museum o f Science and Industry, 2700
24th Ave. E.. Seattle, WasNngton. (206) 323-
3318 o r (800) 735-7287.)
Bi-monthly ACT ÜPI meeting features
guest speaker Mark Newman of SHARP.
SkinHeads Against Racial Prejudice, and will
finalize plans for the drug-trial demonstra
tion the following week. (7-9:30 pm.
M etropolitan Community Church. NE 24th
and Broadway. 232-1038.)
17 • THURSDAY
The Feminist Book Discussion Group
meets to discuss Barbara W ilson's work M iss
Venezuela.. (7-9 pm, A Woman s Place
Bookstore. 1431 NE Broadway, 284-1110.)
18 • FRIDAY
Portland Women’s Theater Company presents
Paradykes Lost a murder mystery spoof. Fri
days and Saturdays through June 2.
Motheriode in concert, including new
songs from their upcoming album. Inter
preted for the hearing-impoired; childcare
provided. (8 pm. Northwest Service Center.
$7-$ 10 slid ing scale (tickets: A Woman's
Place Bookstore and Artichoke M usic.))
Fundraiser for gubernatorial candidate
Barbara Roberts, long-time champion of
lesbian and gay rights. (5:30-7:30 pm. 2865
NW Shenandoah Terrace. Portland.
KatNeen MacNaughton. 225-1115 o r Cathy
Siem ens 287-9370.)
‘One Common Thread.' last Eugene
Women's Coffee House until fall, featuring
Cacy Lee, Barb Galloway and open mike
performers. Sponsored by Mother Kali's
Bookstore. (8 pm. $3. Community Center.
Eugene.)
House party to raise money for bringing
the Lesbian Herstory Archive Project to
Portland. Includes video of the worjr, music,
poetry and refreshments. (7 pm. PSU. Smith
H a ll, room 238. Sarah. 235-6189.)
Asian ft Pacific Islander Lesbians and
Gays (APLG) meet for dance and fun. (9:30
pm. Embers, 110 NW Broadway, 224-4647 or
231-7906.)
. Beth Lapide will present “GLOBE-O-
MANIA,” a comic monologue for the 90's.
(Fridays and Saturdays through May 26. 7
pm. Echo Theatre. 1515 SE 37th Ave-.. $8.50
In advance, (tickets: A W om an's Place.
LaugNng Horse Books and Artichoke M usic.)
$10 at the door. 231-1232. W heelchair
accessible.)
19 • SATURDAY
Junkyard and Classic Car-Lot Tour with
Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and
lesbian car club. (8:30 am. Safeway
parking lo t: Jantzen Beach. $5 registration.
Craig. 775-4776).
“Creating our Future: Spirituality, Activism
and Personal Growth,” is a conference
hosted In Los Angeles by the Whitman
Brooks Foundation and Gay and Lesbian
Association of Occidental College. The
conference will feature keynote speaker Ivy
Bottlni as well as workshops with activists
from the political, spiritual and personal-
growth aspects of the lesbian/gay move
ment. Register by May 14. ($20-50. Occiden
ta l College. Los Angeles, m ailing address.
P.O. Box 48230. Los Angeles. CA 90048.)
Gay historian Allan Berube will sign copies
of his book Coming O ut Under Fire, a history
of gays In the armed forces, focussing on
World War II. (N oon-1 pm. Po w e ll's Books.
1005 W Burnside.)
Simple auditions for those Interested In
riding on this year's Starlight Parade gay
and lesbian float. Wheelchair access
possible. (1 pm. Wallace Park. N W 25th and
Raleigh. 223-0071.)
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A new study and support group for
lesbian psychotherapists is forming. (Sky.
229-0578.)
Sunday at Seven, an Informal forum for
dance and performance meets on the last
Sunday of every month. Movement artists
of every style are encouraged to show
works-in-progress, finished pieces and
improvisations. (7pm. $1. Echo Theatre.
1515 SE 37th. for Info or perform ance sig n
up call Ula. 236-7743.)
The Oregon State Bar provides a free
legal Information service with recorded
messages on a variety of topics including
gay rights. The service is accessible from
touch-tone phones. For information on a
specific topic, press the four digit code
when your call is answered. (In Portland can
620-3000: In Oregon can (800) 452-4776: tor
the gay rig hts tape, press ’7068" when your
ca ll is answered.)
28 • MONDAY
Lesbian and Gay Pride Inc., the great
people who put on the annual Lesbian and
Gay Pride parade and rally each June ask
that everyone think about planning their
summer events for Pride Week. Help make
the week of June 16th. 1990 a week to
celebrate and remember! Volunteers and
people with ideas are encouraged to call.
(LG P Inc.. 232-8233.)
Seventh annual International AIDS
Candlelight Memorial, sponsored by the
Cascades AIDS Project, to honor the dead
and support the living. A way to express in
music, song and word the losses and grief of
AIDS. As of April 9. 449 Oregonians have
died due to AIDS. In over 100 cities on five
continents candles will be lit. (8 pm. First
Congregational Church. 1126 SW Park
Avenue. Portland.)
30 • WEDNESDAY
The Friday Night Bowling League (FITS)
moves to Wednesday nights for Its summer
season only. ABC/WIBC sanctioned, all
bowlers are welcome. For more info, arrive
by 6:30 pm. (7 pm. $6 per night. PRO-300
Lanes. Rich. 231-0571).
ACT UP! finalizes plans for the Interna
tional AIDS Activist Conference in San
Francisco. June 17-20 and the Sixth Interna
tional Conference on AIDS. June 20-24, also
in San Francisco. (7-9:30 pm. MCC. NE 24th
and Broadway. 232-1038.)
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20 • SUNDAY
Special matinee performance of
Storefront Theatre's The M ystery o f Irma
Vep. See Wednesday April 2. (2 pm.
Storefront Theater.)
HUB. an Informational network for sexual
minorities, holds d special forum to gather
input from the community on its proposed
by-laws and organizational structure. (3-6
pm. C arol Steinel. 235-1356.)
Integrity, a gay and lesbian ministry in the
Anglican Communion, meets. Lesbian and
gdy Episcopalians and their friends dre
welcome. (7 pm. St. D avid 's Episcopal
Church. 2800 SE Harrison. Mar o r Virginia.
289-1687.)
25 • FRIDAY
The Conference tor Catholic Lesbians
(CCD will holds its national conference on
the theme ‘ Power and Empowerment'.
(May 25-28. Estes Park. Colorado. $235.
Contact CCL. P.O. Box 426. Planetarium
Station. New York. NY 10024. (212) 562-8922.)
The fourth annual Rose City Soberfaire is a
conference staged by the gay and lesbian
members of Alcoholics Anonymous and
Alanon. Opens with registration Friday at
5:30. workshops through the weekend and
speakers Saturday evening. Closes Sunday
with luncheon Open to anyone interested
In twelve-step recovery programs. (Friday
through Sunday. May 25-27. Mt. Scott
Community Center. 5530 SE 72nd. 233-
3955.)
JUNE
1 • FRIDAY
A new gay and lesbian Bar Association Is
forming. AH attorneys, lawyers and others
working In the field of law are welcome. (4-6
pm. large conference room. Lindsay. Hart.
Nell. W legler Law Offices. KOIN Center. 222
SW Columbia. Je ff Wren. 228-5222.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Circa NOW announces open auditions
for Homo-genized. a gay and lesbian
performance festival to be held in June.
Dance, theater pieces, music, comedy and
virtually anything else is welcome. Send a
video tape of the act or come to the -
audition. See also May 6th. (Circa NOW
Presents. P.O. Box 14912. Portland. OR
97214. Howie. 236-2536.)
Gay men Interested in playing moder
ate-level softball are Invited to Join a local
team for a ten-week season. The team will
also go to the Gay Games in Vancouver
B.C. In August (Patrick. 231-1135 or John.
285-8746.)
Lesbian Community Project needs
volunteer support for this year's Softball
Tournament. Call if you would like to help
with publicity, awards, t-shirts, umpires,
scheduling, graphics and organizing a
social. (Lesbian Community Project. 223-
0071.)
Outside In sponsors an AIDS prevention
needle exchange program. Bring in a dirty
hypodermic needle and receive a new one
in exchange. You must be 18 or older. (3-7
pm. 1236 SW Salmon. 223-4121.)
A toll-free telephone service helps
people with AIDS determine if they dre
eligible for government-sponsored experi
mental treatment programs (Weekdays.
(800) TRIALS-A.)
G R O U P S
ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash
Power) meets twice monthly to discuss the
lack of attention, education, and research
on AIDS and plan actions on this agenda.
(7-8:30 pm. first and third Wednesdays.
M etropolitan Community Church base
m ent. 1644 NE 24th. m ailing address. PO Box
6352. Portland. OR 97228. 232-1038.)
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 m essage. Friday
through Sunday. 248-9474.)
Asian Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays
is a local social support group for Aslans
and the Pacific Islanders community. (224-
4647.231-7906).
Ballroom dancing for lesbians is for both
beginning and advanced dancers.
(Larinda. 236-9633.)
Bisexual Community Forum Is a rap and
socldl 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-only group
meets twice monthly. (7 pm. first Mondays.
Room 230. Sm ith M em orial Center. Portland
State University: 6-8 pm. third Fridays. Cafó
Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd. (800) 234-
2428.)
Bread and Roses is a feminist, lesbian
radio program of public affairs, art. music
and discussion. (Tuesdays. 9 pm. KBOO 90.7
FM .)
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
C hris. 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.)
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