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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1990)
Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and lesbian car and special interest club, meets first Tuesdays and has one planned outing per month. You don't have to own a car, just have an Interest in cars and having a good time. (Sandy 692-1102 or C harlie (206)254-1995.) about town G R O U P S Lesbian Community Forum meets fourth Wednesdays. It is wheelchair accessible, and an Interpreter Is needed. (7:30-9 pm. Cafó Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd.. C arol Stelnel. 235-1356.) Lesbian Community Project provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community of Portland. (223-0071.) 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 Over 35 Support Group meets weekly. (Fridays. 7 pm. M etropolitan Comm unity Church. 1644 N E 24th. 843-4269.) OHSU “All H ill” Lesbian and Gay Alliance welcomes all interested faculty, staff, students, residents and employees. (775-4763.) Oregon AIDS Hotline. (223-A ID S In Portland o r (800) 777-A ID S.) 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 o r ca ll 228-6935 Tor locations o f events.) July 6: Super Jacks Party. July 10: General meeting. July 14: Oregon State Mr. Drummer Contest, also a Sw inger's Party. July 17: Board meeting. July 20: Super Jacks Party. July 27: Mixed Dungeon. July 28: Northwest Mr. Drummer Contest, and a Men Only Dungeon. Lesbian Peer Support Group meets weekly. (7:30 pm. Sundays. M etropolitan Comm unity Church. 1644 N E 24th. 690-9693.) 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 Chorus 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 organiza tion. The primary goals are to raise money for charitable organizations and worthwhile causes within the gay and lesbian communi ties. 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. BUI. 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.) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences Is a norvtechnlcal field trlp-orlented group Interested In both life and physical sciences. (Lynn. 777-2339.) Portland Power and Tru s t, a wom en's S/M Group. (PO Box 3781. Portland. OR 97208-3781.) • Lezcom.grp is a lesbian computer users group, meeting to share skills, exchange programs and discuss business Ideas. (Joanne. 248-6812). New Alliance Party is a black led, m ulti-racial, pro-gay. independent political party chaired by Dr. Lenora B. Fulani. (First Sundays. 289-8892.) ri Nightscene Is Gay TV for everyone. Programs to be broadcast in July are as follows: July 3: Spread Eagle Productions presents a selection from their newest production, along with a discussion of gay theater with director Kevin Koesel. (Tue s days. 11:30 pm : on Paragon. TC I and Colum bia System s, channel 11: on Jones Cable, channel 49: In WasNngton County, channel 38.) July 10: Judy Chambers, a substance abuse specialist with Portland Public Schools, discusses innovative programs in our nation's high schools designed to help young people deal with society's prejudices and their own feelings. July 17: Award wining photographer Paul Dahlquist discusses the oppressive atmos phere being created by our government around the arts, especially those with gay themes. July 24: Barbara Boring discusses enacting gay rights legislation. July 31: Transsexual and Gender Therapist Marsha Botzer explains the psychological mechanisms behind, and the techniques to deal with the feelings that occur when a person Is trapped In the body of the wrong sex. 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.) i 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. M etropolitan Comm unity Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave.. Chuck. 223-8299.) put 0 * Vt2aWA4y mo Portland Gay Men’s Chorus, pictured here at lesbian and gay pride day, urges men to audition call 235-4241. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gay Men (P/FLAG) provides love and support for all fam ily members and friends of lesbians and gay men. (Fourth Wednesdays. August ana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th Street and Knott Avenue. M ailing address. P/FLAG . PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 233-5415.) 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. Southw est Madison Stre e t and Park Avenue, use M adison entrance and ring the b e ll: 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, and 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 B o x6443. 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 o r PC BA. PO Box 851. Portland. OR 972070 Portland Women’s Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for women dealing with rape issues who need crisis counseling and information, and for victims of rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, incest and sexual harassment. FWCL also provides transportation for victims from a dangerous situation. (235-5333.) Portland Women’s Crisis Une announces openings in a group for women who have experienced sexual harassment.The group meets every other Wednesday and w ill be strictly confidential. The main purpose of the group is to provide a space where women can discuss the sexual harassment In their lives and educate themselves about the issue. (Free. 232-9751.) Portland Women’s Theatre Company produces plays that focus on Issues of concern to all women. All levels of experi ence and commitment are welcome. Acting Out is the com pany's improvisatlonal troupe. (PWTC. Suzan. 288-0436: Acting Out. Jeanne. 233-1266.) Porttandka’s Pride is a monthly social group of gay and lesbian employees of the City of Portland and Multnomah County. (245-2634.) Radical Women meets monthly. (Multnomah County Ubrary. 249-8067.) Reed College Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual Union is for all students, faculty, staff and other Reed Community members. (LGBU. Reed College. 3203 SE Woodstock. Portland. OR 97202.) independent scholars meets monthly at the Dakota Cafó for socializing, networking and discussions. (11 am. 239 SW Broadway.) Study Group fo r Lesbian Psychotherapists focusing on object relations, self psychology and feminist reformulations of psychoana lytic theory. (Sky 229-0578.) Support group tor abused lesbians meets regularly at Bradley-Angle House. It Is facilitated by lesbians and Is confidential; childcare Is provided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) Support Group tor Lesbian Psycho therapists promotes friendship, spiritual growth and emotional accessibility, and Is looking for at least two more members, one in her 30's and one In her late 4 0 's-6 0 's. (299-4556.) Third Sunday Lesbian Brunch holds monthly potlucks. Open to all lesbians. (236-3048 fo r location.) Westside Organization of Women holds indoor activities like brunches, video parties. Ice skating and outdoor events. (Send $6 for one-year subscription to new sletter. WOW. PO Box 5584. Aloha. OR 97006.) 9 Wfndflre is a social and support group for people under 21 who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or unsure. Meetings are small and informal. (Thursdays. 7-8:45 pm . m ain floor m eeting room s. Multnomah County C entral Ubrary. 801 SW 10th Ave.. Saturday m eetings cancelled u n til Septem ber, fo r Saturday activities o r Inform ation c a ll Phoenix Rising. 233-8299.) Women’s Book Group reads and discusses works by women. (7 pm . first Mondays. 236-0022.) Women with Adolescents Support Group meets monthly. (Unda. 249-8411.) 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, m other's partners. ‘ Big Siste rs' or adoptive mothers. (M onthly a c tivitie s flyer: WWWAC. 16605 NE Halsey Apt. 15.255-1941.) Womenwrfting: Journal Writing for Women. A free introductory workshop led by Wendy Judith Cutler. No previous writing experience is necessary. Bring a Journal. A regular summer workshop series begins July 5. (8 pm . Laughing Horse Books. 1322 NW 23rd Ave., regular workshop $50-$75 slid ing scale. 227-5440.) S P I R I T U A L I T Y Affirm ation is a nationwide support organization for lesbian and gay Mormons, their fam ilies and friends. (Porttand/Vancou- ver group. (206) 696-9396.) Blue Earth Legends. (C all fo r class inform ation and schedule. 8215 SE 13th Ave. 234-2224.) 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. Bloom field. NJ 07003.) Richmond Dining Society is forming a progressive dinner group for gay couples. Eat good food and meet new friends. Be a charter member. (Rob or John. 234-1977.) Crone Magic. (3240-B SE Hawthorne. 231-9230.) Rose City Gender Center Is a peer group support program for people dealing with gender Identity problems. ( C all the Hotline for details and m eeting locations. 359-5439.) Crown of Praise is a Charismatic Church serving the entire community. (Sunday School. 10 am. m orning services. 11 am. 2300 N W 30th Ave.. Pastor Nlta. 287-7759 or Pastor Judy. (206) 892-6861.) Second Sunday Brunch Group for lesbians in education, faculty, staff and Dignity Is a Catholic support group for lesbian and gay Roman Catholics, their
