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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1990)
• L * f J G R O U P S International Gay Penpals (IGP) is for gays „ and lesbians who are interested in corre sponding with people having similar Interests in such diverse locales as Israel. India. Malaysia. Japan. England. France. Denmark. Sweden, etc. (IGP. Suite 320. Box 7304. North '. ciiywood. C alif..91603.) Jewish Ltsbians/Fem inlsts holds monthly activities. (Cat 231-7383.) Just Couples, a social and support group for lesbian and gay couples holds its monthly business meeting the second Saturday of the month. The meeting is followed by a dessert potluck. (7 pm. YWCA. 1111 SW 10th. Cat 233- 4908) Freedom Is a discussion and support group for lesbians committed to living outside the j K-9 Club is for gay men who enjoy outings limits and structures of monogamy. All with other gay men and their dogs. Meets women-loving women striving for emotional second and fourth Sundays. (285-2986.) and sexual freedom are welcome. (Diana. KBOO 90.7 FM, community radio, broad 287-8102) casts Bread and Roses, a weekly feminist/ Freedom Socialist Party and Radical lesbian public-affairs program; Womansoul. a Women present an eight week study group as program of women's music. Detour, an part of the Red Rose School's fall schedule. international gay and lesbian public-affairs The topic for Oct. 14 is Fascism : What It Is and show, and *51% '. a show about women and How to Fight It. No one will be denied entry society. (Bread and Roses. Tuesdays. 9-10 pm. for Inability to pay. (2:30p m . Sundays. Oct. Womansoul. Fridays. 10 p m -1 am; Detour. 14-Dec. 2. Multnomah Friends Meeting Room. Wednesdays. 4 -4 :4 0 pm ; ’51% ’. Wednesdays. $25 ($20 preregistration). $ 15 low income ($ 10 3:30-4:30pm. 231-8032.) preregistration). 249-8067.) Oct. 11: National Coming Out Day. Interviews and discussions. (9 am-noon.) Funny Ladles Afternoon Tea and Posy Oct. 16: Holly Near. (9 am.) Society is a social organization of gay women Oct. 16. Michelle Shocked. (9pm .) 35 and over that offers monthly Oct. 27: Ninth Annual BOO Ball. (9pm -2am . get-togethers. Including trips to the theater, Union Station.) concerts, skiing, swimming and potluck dinners. (231-8712.) j Kaiser Permanente’* gay and lesbian employees are starting a support group to GALA of Eastern Oregon State College work quiet and positive change. (245-7853) meets twice each month. (7pm . second and fourth Tuesdays. Hoke Hall. Rm 309. La ‘ L-9 Club is for lesbians who enjoy outings Grande.) with other lesbians and their dogs. (Second Sundays. 1 pm. Mount Tabor Park. Salmon GALA of Oregon State University meets Street entrance, near Water Bureau building, every Tuesday. (7 pm. W om en's Center. bring Ideas for outings.) Benton Annex.) Lavender Winds Is a newly forming group Gay and Lesbian ABC/WIBC Sanctioned of gay and lesbian kite flyers, and those with Bowling Leagues meet weekly. New members an interest in kites. (Mark or Brian. (206) 896- always welcome. (7 pm. Fridays, call Rich. 6190.) 231-0571.) Lesbian Community Forum meets fourth Gay and Lesbian Helpline is operated by Wednesdays. It Is wheelchair accessible. An the Lavender Network in Eugene. (4 pm -8 interpreter is needed. (7:30-9pm . Café am. TDD. 4 p m -10 pm. (Eugene) 683-CHA T.) Mocha. 4108 N F Sandy Blvd.. Carol Steinel. Gay and Lesbian Youth Forum meets 235-1356.) weekly. All those 21 and under who wish to Lesbian Community Project provides learn more about themselves and what t outreach, networking and other services to means to be a part of the gay community the lesbian community. (223-0071.) are welcome. (Thursdays. 8 pm. C ity Night club. 13 NW 13th Ave.. 224-2489.) Lesbian Garden Club gets together to visit interesting gardens and nurseries, exchange Gay and Lesbian Video Access assists seeds and plants and help one another in lesbian and gay groups In the Portland their own gardens. (Susan. 287-9697. Connie metropolitan area by videotaping and 777-5167.) broadcasting projects of importance to these groups. Technical training is free and Lesbian Over 35 Support Group meets available. (W. R. Dali. 239-4619.) weekly to offer general support to lesbians over 35. Walk-ins welcome. (Fridays. 7:30pm . Gay Men’s ACOA meetings are for men LCP office. 235-4516.) who were raised in alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes. (7:30-9 pm. Tuesdays. Lesbian Support Group meets first and third Live and Let Live Club. 527 SF Pine. 231-3760.) Sundays of the month. Everyone welcome. Friendly, casual atmosphere. (7 pm. 238-0686 Gentle Giants of Oregon is a new social or 774-6812.) club started for fat gay men and their admirers. A monthly newsletter is available for Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a members and prospective members. (W rite non-technical field trip-oriented group Jim c/o Gentle Giants o f Oregon. PO Box 412. interested in both life and physical sciences. W ilsonville. OR 97070.) (Lynn. 777-2339.) GLOBAL (Gays, Lesbians or Bisexuals at Lesbians who work downtown meet for Law) is a new group of law students attending lunch at the Dakota Café. Ask for the “Lunch Lewis and Clark Northwestern School of Law. Bunch' table. ( 11:30 am -1 pm. Dakota Café. We are focused on the legal concerns of our C all 281-8069.) community. All members of the legal Lezcom.grp is a lesbian computer users community are encouraged to meet with us. group, meeting to share skills, exchange (Campus Box 696.293-1453.) programs and discuss business ideas. HIV Day Center provides personalized day care, basic nursing services, daily lunch and snacks, activities and resource referrals to persons with HIV disease or AIDS in a warm non-judgmental environment. Fees are based on a sliding scale and no one is turned away for lack of funds. (8 am-6 pm. Monday through Friday. 3835 SW Kelly St.. 223-3444) Homophile is a gay. lesbian and bisexual support group for the Lewis and Clark College community. (Fridays. 5:30 pm. Library Conference Room.) HUB Is an organization formed to serve the sexual minority community by facilitating better sharing of community resources, both human and material. Many opportunities to be Involved with the community. (Cat 235-1356 for m eeting places and tim es.) just (Joanne. 248-6812.) Metro Club is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them. Monthly potlucks in private homes provide a warm and friendly environment in wNch to meet new friends and experience support. (Fourth Sundays. 223-8299.) New Alliance Party is a black led, multi-racial, pro-gay. independent political party chaired by Dr. Lenora B. Fulani. (First Sundays. 289-8892.) Nightscene is gay TV for everyone. (Tuesdays. 11:30 pm on Paragon. TCI and Columbia System s, channel 17. on Jones Cable, channel 49; In Washington County, channel 38.) Oct. 2: A Tribute to Wally Priestly Oct. 9: Teenage Lesbians Oct. 16: Secret Passions Oct. 23: Euthanasia Oct. 30: U S. Representative Barney Frank 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.) North American Transvestite-Transsexual Contact Service (NATTS) is open daily. A free national tv-ts directory is also available. (North American Transvestite-Transsexual Society. 1206 East Pike St.. Seattle. WA. 98122. (206)623-1549.) Northwest Scenic Cruisers, a gay and lesbian car and special interest club. One meeting and one planned outing per month. in cars and having a good time. (Monthly meeting 7 pm. first Tuesdays. Craig 775-4776 or Charlie (206) 254-1995.) OHSU “All Hill” Lesbian and Gay Alliance welcomes all Interested faculty, staff, students, residents and employees. (775-4763.) 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. (Write Oregon Guild. PO Box 5702. Portland. OR 97208 or call 228-6935 for locations o f events) Oct. 5: Super-Jacks Party. (11 pm-1 am. $5. 333 NE Hancock.) Oct. 6: DM Training workshop. (6-9pm .333 NE Hancock.) Oct. 6: ORGASM Mixed Dungeon. ($15/$ 10. ca ll 281-0408 for location.) Oct. 7: ORGASM educational workshop. (5-7 pm. $5.333 N F Hancock.) Oct. 14: ORGASM general meeting. (6-8 pm. 333 N F Hancock.) Oct. 19: Super-Jacks Party. (11 pm-1 am. $5. 333 N F Hancock.) Oct. 21: ORGASM Board Meeting. (6-8pm. 333 N F Hancock.) 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. Augus- tana 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, potluck dinners, movies and brunches. No church affiliation. (Tuesdays. 7:30 pm. First Congregational Church. Southwest Madison Street and Park Avenue, use MacSson entrance and ring the be«; or write: 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. information 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 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. Tuesday league. 6:30 pm. “FITS' league, 7 pm. (Tom. 293-0438; Rich. 231-0571; o r PCBA. PO Box 851. Portland. OR 97207.) Portland Frontrunners meets Tuesdays and Saturdays at Duniway Park track. Runners and walkers of all levels (women and men) are invited to join us. Meet near the chin-up bars. (6:30pm . Tuesdays. 8:30 am. Saturdays. 235- 8747.) Portland Gay and Lesbian Swim Team meets for weekly swims. Brunch and socializ ing follows. (Sundays. 9-11 am. Downtown YWCA. Jay. 228-6971. J ill. 228-1596.) Portland Gay Men’s Chorus encourages men who like to sing to audition. (Rehearsals Mondays. 6:30-9:15 pm. Portland State University. 453 Cramer Hall. Sept, through July only, for auditions ca ll M ari 232-0867 o r Steve 233-0650.) 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. (Rose Em peror XV I Mr. B ill and Empress XXXII Velvet Monet. PO Box 23. Port land. OR 97207.287-7058.) Oct. 14: Voting for Emperor and Empress (see calendar). Oct. 15: Last Rose Court meeting for Emperor Mr. Bill and Empress Velvet Monet, potluck. Embers/Avenue. (7:30 pm .) Oct. 17: Rose Court Awards Banquet (reservations req.). Darcelle XV. ($ 10.6 pm .) Oct. 18: In-Town Show. Embers/Ave. (7p m .) Oct. 19: Out-of-Town Show. Embers/Ave. (8 pm .) Oct. 20: Coronation (see calendar). Portland Jacks is a group of local men who meet twice monthly for safe mutual masturbation. (W rite: PDXJ. PO Box 69062. Portland. OR 97201.) Portland Lesbian Choir seeks non-singing Friends of the Choir to assist with productions. (Karen. 254-5109 o r write 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, call Ginger. 281-5386.) Portland Power and Trust, a wom en's S/M Group. (PO Box 3781. Portland. OR 97208-3781.) Portland Reproductive Rights Committee is committed to organizing around reproduc tive rights issues: teenage sexuality, childcare, sterilization abuse, abortion rights, sex educa tion, and prenatal and women's health care. (First and third Tuesday o f each m onth. 774- 8459.238-6067.) Portland Women’s Crisis Line is available 24 hours a day for women dealing with rape issues who need crisis counseling, 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 dangerous situation to a safe place (235-5333.) Portland Women’s Crisis Line announces openings in a group for women who have experienced sexual harassment .The group
