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.)
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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