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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 1, 1990)
August 1990 Brainwaves Improvlsational Comedy performs at Echo Theatre. (8 pm. 1515 SE 37th Ave. ($6 at the door). 231-1232.) Aug. 7: First Tuesday W om en's Coffee House. Aug. 6: Word of Mouth Theaterhouse. Aug. 10: Leo Party Aug. 19: ‘Women Who C ru ise .' an Olivia Records presentation. Aug. 20: Third Monday M en's Coffee House. Super Jacks Party. A Cascade AIDS Project representative will be present to an swer safe sex questions. All proceeds from this event will go to the Beat Jesse Helms campaign. (11 pm-1 am. 333 NE Hancock. 228-6935.) Cascade G uild—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.) 25 • SATURDAY Echo Theatre hosts Boka Marimba. playing dance music from Zimbabwe. (8 pm. 1515 SE 37th. ($6 at the door). 231-1232.) Clatsop County AIDS Coalition is a com munity based organization for men to edu cate and give support to persons who are HIV-positive, their fam ilies and loved ones. (Daymon G. Edwards. 325-4321. extension 0400.) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) sponsors Session II of training to be a sexspert. Become a safer sex expert. (Dan 223-5907.) YWCA hosts a Senior Adult Camp for physically active seniors age 55 and older. (Through Aug. 28. Camp Westwlnd. $80 (Includes transportation, meals and all activities, scholarships available). 223-6281. extension 218.) 26 • SUNDAY Cadillac LaSalle Northwest Meet in Federal Way Washington. (Northwest Scenic Cruisers. Craig 775-4776. Charlie (206)254-1995.) 30 • THURSDAY Tai Chi Workshop for Women at Fly Away Home wom en's land with Bethroot Gwynn dnd Hawk Madrone. Advance registration, deposit required. (Through Sept. 3. ($ 10 deposit. $90-$ 115 fee Includes vegetarian meals), write Fly Away Home. Box 593. Myrtle Creek. OR 97457.) 31 •FRIDAY Southern Oregon Lambda Association (SOLA) Wilderness Campout. Singing, talent show. Mr. and Ms. Wilderness contest, prizes. Through weekend. (Apserkaha campground on Howard Prairie Lake. $35. 773-8146.) COMING UP 1 »SATURDAY Artquake. O regon's largest and most comprehensive celebration of the arts takes to the streets of downtown Portland and to the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. (Through Sept. 3. m ost events free. 222-5823. 227-2787.) 7 • FRIDAY Affirm ation, the national organization serving gay and lesbian Mormons, their fami lies and friends, holds Its annual conference. (Through Sept. 9. Scottsdale. AZ. Keith Johnson (602)396-6950.) ANNOUNCEMENTS Yoga classes for beginners. (7 pm. Tuesdays through Aug. 28. Liz Long Gallery. 1833 NE Second. 281-5386.) Women Draw Women. Drawing sessions for women with live models.(1-4 pm. Satur days through Aug. 25. $5. Uz Long Gallery. 1833 NE Second. 281-5386.) The Law Review of the University of West Los Angeles invites submissions of article^for its volume 22 to be published In early 1991. This Issue w ill be devoted to all Issues relating to the legal aspects of AIDS and HIV infection. Publication is limited to those who possess a JD degree. (Greg Holland. Editor- In-cNef. UWLA Law Review. 12201 WasNng- Closet Cleaning Group is an ongoing coming out group with weekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising (Saturdays. 223-8299.) 1 erry Baum in One Fool, performed in Ashland, Thursday, July 23. ton Place. Los Angeles. CA. 90066. (213)3 I S - 1011 extension 229.) Vision ‘90. the second statewide confer ence concerning lesbian, gay and bisexual issues within the campus community will take place at Lewis and Clark College. The Conference, sponsored by the Oregon Lesbian. Gay and Bisexual Campus Union (OLGBCU). is designed for students, staff, faculty and alumni, and will be held Oct. 19 and 20. (OLGBCU Vision '90 Conference, c/o HomopNIe. LC Box 158.0615 SW Palatine HIU Road. Portland. OR. 97219.) maro by camme toloui Aug. 17: 8 pm. channel 27. Aug. 22:5 pm. channel 33. Aug. 24: 9:30 pm. channel 33. Portland Women’s Crisis Line has open ings for its September Direct Service Worker (on-line volunteer) Training. Volunteers are now needed to help staff the crisis line. No experience is necessary. (Ask for the volunteer coordinator. 232-9751.) Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center presents Faces o f Asia, an exhibition of pho tographs by Craig Lovell. (Tuesdays through Fridays. Noon-5:30 pm. Saturdays. Noon- 4:30 pm. 5340 N Interstate Ave.. (Tri-Met bus *5 ). 243-7930.) Nunsense. a play currently showing at Sylvia's Class Act Theatre, will be held over until August 26. (Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays. 6 pm. Sundays. 11:30 am and 5:30 pm. 5115 NE Sandy, (dinner and show $22.95). 281-0411.) G R O U PS West Coast Women’s Music and Comedy Festival is from Aug. 30 to Sept. 3. but coordi nators must be on the land Aug. 25 through Sept. 3. Send d resumé or letter explaining experience ASAP. (WCWMCF. 15842 Chase St.. Sepulveda. CA. 91343. (818)893-4075. FAX (818)893-1503.) 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 tNrd Wednesdays. Metropolitan Community Church basement. 1644 NE 24th. mailing address. PO Box 6352. Portland. OR 97228.232-1038.) Ample Opportunity hosts a workshop on nutrition, health and fatness for women of all sizes. Preregistration is required by Sept. 8. (9 am-3 pm. Sept. 15. $35.645-0497.) Bill Monroe, “the father of bluegrass music,1' and his Blue Grass Boys headline at the Oregon Bluegrass, Clogging. Cajun and Country Music Festival. Gays and lesbians welcome, dress western. (Aug. 17-19. Marks Meat Co. Bluegrass Park and Campground, three m iles East o f Cabby, (weekend passes $ 17 adult. $ 12 student at G I Joes/Ticketmas- ter outlets). Ken Brown 647-2188.) Body Moves presents Men, Motion and Meditation, a movement workshop with Vincent Martinez. No previous movement experience Is necessary. (11:15 am- 12:30 pm. 918 SW YamNII. August 4 and Sep tember 8. $ 10. (part o f which is returned to the gay community). 227-3578.) 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 message. Friday through Sunday. 248-9474.) Ample Opportunities organizes many activities for large women. Bike riding and instruction, first and third Saturdays. (645-0497.) Asian Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a social support group for Asians and the Pacific Islanders community. (224-4647. 231-7906). Bisexual Community Forum’s Women Only Group meets twice monthly. (First Mon days. 7 pm. Dakota Cafó Egyptian Room. Itrst Fridays. Cafó Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy Blvd.. call for details. 236-7234.) Men by the Sea, sponsored by Phoenix Rising, facilitates meeting new people and sharing a weekend with friends. There will be hiking, workshops, games, boating and ovo-lactic vegetarian meals. (Westwlnd (North o f Lincoln City). Nov. 12 -14. $95 -$ 145 sliding scale covers housing. Insurance and meals. 223-8299.) Bisexual Community Forum, a rap and social group for men and women meets second and fourth Mondays, third Monday planning meeting. (7:30pm . Dakota Cafó. 239 SW Broadway. Egyptian Room, call for details. 236-7234.) “Multnomah County’s AIDS/HIV Health Programs’ produced by Wally Priestley, will air on cable access channels during August Aug. 7: Midnight, channel 11. Aug. 10: 9:30 pm. channel 27. Aug. 14: Midnight, channel 11. Café Mocha is an alcohol-free space where you can dance and play Open Thursday through Sunday. Café Mocha has video games, pool tables, a dance floor and quiet spaces. (4108 NE Sandy Blvd.. 288-9950.) Aug. 5: In the Mood, a lesbian jazz/blues trio. Co-dependents Anonymous for Gay Men and Lesbians meets weekly. (Sundays. 8-9:30 pm. Live and Let Live Club. 527 SE Pine. 231-3760.) Columbia AIDS Resources. (PO Box 1103. Hood River. Oregon 97031 or can 386-3381 or 296-3700.) Columbia Gorge Social Group is for gays and lesbians of all ages. Activities include potiucks, outdoor activities and recreational functions. Meetings are twice a month, and support group discussions are weekly. (Contact Jon. 296-5700.) 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. Call Liz. 754-4317. or Karen. 758-3000.) Cowlitz-Wahkiakum Health District AIDS Program provides services for people with AIDS or who are HIV-positive. Included are counseling, testing and support groups. (Delores M. Kropf. (206) 425-7400.) Employees Association of Gays and Lesbians of US West (EAGLE) is an informal group of gays and lesbians who offer one another support. The group is for all phone company employees. (621-3233.) Esther’s Pantry/The AIDS Food Bank provides food and clothing to those who have AIDS or ARC. (274-0711.) Equity Foundation is an Oregon based non-profit, public foundation, existing to ensure the prosperity of gay and lesbian health, cultural and service organizations. (PO Box 8607. Portland. OR 97207. 228-5825.) Feminist wom en's book discussion group is hosted weekly by Laughing Horse Bookstore. (7:30-9:30 pm. 1322 NW 23rd Ave.) 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. Aug. 3: Potluck and planning meeting, 231-9486. Aug. 4: Thirty mile mountain bike ride. 235-3765. Aug. 5: Horseback riding and meal at Flying M Ranch. 255-3487. Aug. 6: Full moon hike in the Columbia gorge. 233-2084 Aug. 10-12: Backpacking In Bend area. 238-2759. Aug. 12: Whitewater rafting on Deschutes River, class 3 ♦ skills required. 233-2084 Aug. 19: Clackamas River float trip. 632-3490. Aug. 25: Twenty two mile moderate mountain bike ride. 235-3765 Aug. 31 -Sept. 3: Backpack trip around Mount Hood, pre-plan meeting Aug 23 238-2759 or 235-1712. just o u lT 2 1 T August 1990
