Gay Men’s ACOA meetings are for men who were raised in elcoholic or other dysfunctional homes. (7:30-9 pm. Tuesdays. Uve and Let Live Club. 2403 SE Ankeny. 231- 3760.) about town G R O U P S 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 all Uz. 754-4317. or Karen. 758- 3000.) Feminist Book Discussion Group. A round table discussion of current feminist titles and political commentary, meets twice monthly. (7-9pm, A W om an's Place Bookstore. 1431 NE Broadway. 284-1110). Forest Group. All 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. May 4: Potluck and planning meeting. (6:30 pm. 255-3487.) May 5: Hike up Dog Mountain, WA. Colum­ bia Gorge. (281-6051.) May 9: Bicycle ride to the Gorge. (249- 6977.) May 12: Flat water paddle trip on Columbia River at Aldritch Pt.. 7 miles. (283-5926.) May 13: Bicycle ride in morning from West Union Elementary School. 23 mile loop. (274- 4037.) May 16: City walk at 5:30 pm. (288-2893.) May 20: Hike up Talbe Mountain in the Gorge. (288-2893.) May 27: Hike King Mountain in Coast Range, off Hwy. 6. (235-3765.) June 1: Potluck and planning meeting. (7 pm. 775-9234.) June 10: Tidepool observing at Beverly Beach. Newport. (775-9234.) 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.) GALA of Eastern Oregon State College meets twice each month. (7 pm. second and fourth Tuesdays. Hoke Ha ll *309. La Grande.) GALA of Oregon State University meets every Tuesday. (7 pm. W om en's Center. Benton Annex.) Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned Bowling Leagues meet weekly. New members always welcome. (7 pm. Fridays, c o ll Rich. 231-0571.) 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 general meeting. (7:30-9:30 pm. Wednesdays. Room 229. Sm ith Mem orial Center. Portland State University. Allen. 222- 7438). May 2: Gays and the Psychic Experience. May 9: Shyness and Success in Social Situations. May 16: Movie: Bless the Beasts and Children. May 23: Open topic. May 30: Gay and Feeling Good about It. Gay Scuba Group is for everyone Interested in scuba diving In the Northwest. (Gay Scuba. P.O. Box 512. Tualitan. 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.) Homophile is a gay. lesbian and bisexual support group for the Lewis and Clark College community. (Fridays. 5:30 pm, Ubrary Conference Room.) 0 HUB is an organization formed to serve the sexual minority community by facilitat­ ing better sharing of community resources, both-human and material. Many opportu­ nities to be involved with the community. (C all 235-1356 for m eeting places and tim es.) 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 parking lot. Southeast M ilwaukle Avenue and M itchell Street.) KBOO 90.7 FM. community radio, broadcasts Bread and Roses, a weekly feminlst/lesbian public-affairs program; Womansoul, a program of women'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 am; Detour. Wednesdays. 4-4:40 pm ; '5 1 % '. Wednesdays. 3:30*4:30 pm. 231-8032.) L-9 Club is for lesbians who enjoy outings with other lesbians and their dogs. (Second Sundays. 1 pm. Forest Park. Fire Lane * 1. NW Thompson Rd. to NW 53rd to Fire Lane * 1.) 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.) tesbian 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 fat m eeting times and places. 232-8233.) 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.) 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.) Gay and Lesbian Video Access Protect meets to consider future video productions. (Ed Schlffer. 227-8431 or Jack Cox. 231- 3713.)_________________________ _____________ Lesbian Peer Support Group meets weekly. (7:30 pm. Sundays. M etropolitan Comm unity Church. 1644 NE 24th. 6 9 0 9693.)________ __________________________ ju s t oui ▼ 20 T May 1990 Lezcom.grp is a lesbian computer users group, meeting to share skills, exchange programs and discuss business ideas. (Joanne. 248-6812). 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.) May 1: Marge Work explains Parents and Friends of Lesbian and Gays' work. May B: Bill Reese hypothesizes a police bombing of his store. May 15: Secret Passions, the controversial gay soap opera, will be shown in a special one-hour program. 1 May 22: A Marlboro Man comes out of the closet to educate teens in AIDS prevention. May 29: Making Lesbians Visible. Donna Redwing explains the Lesbian Community Project. Nomenus Sanctuary for radical faeries has a 24-hour recorded information line. Call for information about current and upcoming events on the land. (In 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. Pie tro 's Pizza. Jantzen Beach. Sandy. 692-1102. or Charlie. (206) 254-1995.) 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 or PCBA. PO Box 851. Portland. OR 97207.) 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 Gay Men’s £ horns urges men who like to sing to audition. (Auditions, contact David York. 235*4241: rehearsals. Mondays. 6:30-9:15. 453 Cram er Hall. Portland State University.) 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.) 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.) May 6: ORGASM general meeting. (7:30 pm. Embers. 110 NW Broadway.) May 12: ORGASM workshop and demo in two parts: for beginners, then fisting. (8-11 pm. $5.333 NE Hancock.) May 15: ORGASM board meeting. (7:30-9:30 pm. space TBA.) May 19: All-mixed dungeon, sundry techniques. (10pm-4am. $15. 333 NE Hancock.) May 20: Leather-together potluck. (3-6 pm. free. 333 NE Hancock.) May 25: Super-Jacks Party. (1 lpm - lam . $5. 333 NE Hancock.) May 26: Gender-Bender TV/TS party. (1 lpm - 5am. Cost TBA. 228-6935 for Info.) 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. August ana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th Street and Knott Avenue, M ating 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 dinned, movies and brunches. No church affiliation. (Tuesdays. 7:30 pm. First Congregational Church. Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue, use Madson entrance and ring the b e l; or w rite: 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.) Ruby Jansrud stars in Rainforest Production s last production fo r the season 173 and C ount­ ing. Shows Thursday and Saturdays through June 2. - 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 o r 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, c a l Ginger. 281-5386.) Portland Women’s Crisis Line is avail­ able 24 hours a day for women dealing with rape issues who need crisis counsel­ ing. information 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 danger­ ous situation to a safe place. (235-5333.)”' Portland Women’s Theatre Company produces plays that focus on issues of concern to all women. All levels of expert-, ence and commitment are welcome. Acting Out is the company's improvisa- tlonal troupe. (PWTC. Suzan. 2880436; Acting Out. Jeanne. 233-1266.) Portlandia’s Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.)