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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 1, 1990)
October 1990 meets every other Wednesday and will 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 women's issues, with an emphasis on lesbian lives. All levels of experience are welcome; reliability is a big plus. PWTC presents the premiere of Ladies’ Room by Aden Ross now through Nov. 3. (8 pm. Fridays and Saturdays, through Nov. 3. A rtists' Benefitperfom ance. Nov. 10. PWTC 1728 NE 40th. 287-7707.) Portlandia’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 Library. 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.) Richmond Dining Society is forming a progressive dinner group for gay couples who want to meet new friends. Be a charter member. (Rob or John. 234-1977.) Rose City Gay Freedom Band (formerly the Northwest Passage Freedom Band) Is a concert band open to all lesbians and gay men and their supportive friends. Bring your instrument and a music stand if you have one. (Sundays. M etropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th. or ca ll Chuck. 223- 8299.) 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.) Rosetown Ramblers, Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, meets weekly. All levels of dancing supported. (7:30pm . Thursdays. 1819 NW Everett, low er level. Barb 245-5946 or Larry 228-7147.) Second Sunday Brunch Group for lesbians in education, faculty, staff and independent scholars meets monthly at the Dakota Café for socializing, networking and discussions. (11 am. 239 SW Broadway.) Silver Screen Club is a support group which provides a way to help underwrite the educational activities of the Northwest Film and Video Center and is a year-round subscription to all Center exhibition programs. (1219 SW Park Ave.. 221-1156.) Southwest Washington Health District HIV/ AIDS Program offers a range of services to Clark. Skamania and Klickitat counties. These include anonymous testing and counseling, case management, client advocacy, and outreach. Inducing one to one counseling, needle exchange, community and profes sional education and weekly support groups. Mondays: Gay and Lesbian. Tuesdays: Family and Friends. Wednesdays: Volunteers, Thursdays: HIV/AIDS (2000 Fort Vancouver Way. Vancouver. WA. 98668. (206)737-6012.) Study Group for Lesbian Psychotherapists focusing on object relations, self psychology and feminist reformulations of psychoanalytic theory. (Sky. 229-0578.) Support group for 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 for women mental health counselors or therapists who are lesbian, bi. or lesbian positive, promotes friendship, spiritual growth, and emotional accessibility, looking for two members in their 50s-60s. (299-4556.) Triangle Productions produces plays of social and economic value concerning gays and lesbians as well as others. (Dan Home. 235-1170.) WENCH (Women with Enough Nerve to Create Havoc) meets second Tuesday of the month at Café Mocha. All women Interested In raising a ruckus for social justice are welcome. (Second Tuesdays. 7 pm. Café Mocha. 4108 NE Sandy.) Westside Organization of Women holds indoor activities like brunches, video parties, ice skating and outdoor events. (Send $6 for one-year subscription to newsletter. WOW. PO Box 5584. Aloha. OR 97006.) Windfire 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. main floor meeting rooms. Multnomah County Central Library. 801 SW 10th Ave. For Saturday activities or information can Phoenix Rising. 233- 8299.) Women’s Book Group reads and discusses works by women. (7pm . first Mondays. 236-0022.) Women with Adolescents Support Group meets monthly. (Linda. 249-8411.) Women with Women with Children is a social networking group for lesbians who have or want to have children in their lives, whether as mothers, mother's partners. 'Big Sisters* or adoptive mothers. (PO Box 2152. Portland. 97208.255-1941) SPIRITUALITY Affirmation Is a nationwide support organization for lesbian and gay Mormons, their families and friends. (Portland/Vancou- ver group. (206) 696-9396.) Blue Earth Legends. (C all for class inform ation and schedule. 8215 SE 13th Ave.. 234- 2224.) Buddhist Association of the Gay/Lesbian Community serves 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.) Crone Magic. (3240-BSE Hawthorne. 231-9230.) Crown of Praise is a charismatic church serving the entire community. (Sunday School. 10 am. morning services. 11 am. 2300 NW 30th Ave.. Pastor Nita. 287-7759 or Pastor Judy. (206) 892-6861.) Dignity Is a Catholic support group for lesbian and gay Roman Catholics, their friends and family. (Mass and social, third Saturdays. 7:30 pm. St. Francis Church. Southeast 12th Avenue and Pine Street.) Evangelicals Concerned is a nationwide organization for Christian gays and lesbians, newly meeting in Portland. Families and friends are welcome. (654-4597.) Friends for Lesbian and Gay Concerns Quaker Spiritual Support Group. (C all for meeting time and place. Bob. 223-2426 or Mary. 282-4961.) Integrity is a gay and lesbian ministry in the Anglican Communion. Gay and lesbian Episcopalians and their friends are welcome. (For further inform ation call 289-1687. or write: Integrity. St. Stephen's Episcopal Parish. 1432 SW 13th. Portland. OR 97201.) Jewish Lesbians/Feminists presents a series of six discussions on Judaism from a feminist perspective based on Judith Plaskow's writings. Discussions are In connection with a Sunday potluck brunch. ( 10:30 am. 255 SE 33rd. 231-7383) Oct. 7: It's Feminist, but is it Jewish? Oct. 14: Torah: Reshaping Jewish Memory Oct. 21: Israel: Towards a New Concept of Community Oct. 28: God: Reimaglning the Unimaginable Nov. 4: Toward a New Theology of Sexuality Nov. 11: Feminist Judaism and Repair of the World Living Communion Church stresses the 'whosoever* of John 3:16 which Includes gays and lesbians. Sunday school for children during morning services. (Services: 10 am and 6 pm. Sundays. 3830 SE 62nd Ave.. 777-8577.) open to all people. (Worship services. 10:30 am- 12:30 pm Sundays. 7 pm Thursdays. Christian Ed a id Bible Study. 9:15-10 am. Sundays. Choir rehearsals. 7:30 pm Tuesdays. 1644 NE 24th. 281-8868.) Metropolitan Community Church of the Gentle Shepherd is a Christian congregation with a positive/supportive outreach to the lesbian and gay community. (4:30pm . Sundays. 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver, m ailing address. PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA 98668. (206)253-8401.) Reach Out, a support group for gay and lesbian former Jehovah's Witnesses and Mormons, offers a newsletter, meeting and pen-pals. Reach Out offers love and understanding. (Reach Out. PO Box 1173. Clackamas. OR 97015.657-0620.) The Sacred Band is a spiritual brotherhood providing fellowship and support to gay and pagan men. (Box 13072. Portland. OR 97213.) SDA Kinship is a support and fellowship group for lesbian and gay Seventh Day Adventists. (Meets monthly. PO Box 3 3 104. Portland. OR 97233.244-0286.) SisterSpirit Is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. Wheelchair accessible. (294-0645.) Oct. 3; SisterSpirit Council Meeting. 408 SW 2nd. Suite 426,7:30 pm Oct. 7: Sukkot Ritual. 4 pm Oct. 8: SisterSpirit Healing Group. 3706 SE Market. #3. 7:30 pm Oct. 10: Celebration Planning Meeting, 408 SW 2nd. Suite 426.7:30 pm Oct. 17: Wiccan Discussion Group: Symbols of Faith. 408 SW 2nd. Suite 426. 7:30 pm Oct. 21: Celebration: Meeting Medusa, Taking Back Our Rage. Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th, 6 pm Oct. 23: Feminist Christian Communion. Queen of Heaven Gnostic Chapel. 2229 SE Market. 294-0645 United Church Coalition for Lesbian/Gay Concerns is a national organization of lesbians, gays, bisexuals and their families and friends in the United Church of Christ. The Coalition offers support, education and advocacy around lesbian, gay and bisexual issues. (Matthew. 7604745) United Methodists for Gay and Lesbian Concerns (Affirmation) meets monthly for potlucks and fellowship. (PO Box 12673. Portland. OR 97212. Dick. 692-9019.) CENTRAL OREGON Cascade Community Center is a club for gay men and lesbians. CCC operates to form social groups, events, sports, cards, travel and dances. Monthly get-togethers. (CCC. PO Box 972. Bend. OR 97709.) Central Oregon AIDS Support Team (C.O.A.S.T.), offers physical and financial help to people with AIDS, support for families and significant others, and a bl-weekly HIV support group. (Meetings. 4th Tuesday. Barb or Phyllis. 385-6616. weekdays. 9-5.) Connexion Is a gay and lesbian monthly potluck in Sumpter. Ore. (Inform ation. PO Box 2. Sum pter. OR 97877.) Eastern Oregon Connection holds monthly meetings in Baker City. (Bo x382. Baker City. OR 97814.) Gay, Lesbian and Bi Information Line is available anytime for Information and referrals. (388-2395.) Gorge Gay Group is a social group for gay men who live in or around the Columbia Gorge. ( W rite to GGG. PO Box 103. Wasco. OR 97065.) Mass in Time of AIDS is held weekly at Portland State University. Communion calls are made for housebound individuals. (6 pm. Mondays. Campus M inistry. Southwest Broadway and Montgomery Street. F t . Gary M clnnis. 245-0339.) HIV Support group is for people with AIDS or ARC and meets every other week. (Barb or Phyllis. 388-6616.) Monmouth Gay and Lesbian Support Group meets weekly (7:30-9:30pm. 835-1277.) Monmouth Gay and Lesbkm Lunch Get-Together meets every other week. (1st a id 3rd Mondays, noon. Pacific Room. 835-1277.) Metropolitan Community Church of Portland is an ecumenical Christian church The Other Side is a Gay and Lesbian Service Organization. It hosts a party every Saturday night at the Other Sde Club. The Club is available for any gay- or lesbian-related event. Business meetings the second Friday of each month. (PO Box 5672. Bend. OR 97708.) SOUTHERN OREGON AIDS-helpline is a 24-hour AIDS informa tion switchboard providing peer counseling, information and referrals. (672-3000.) Douglas County Gay Archives is a repository for materials relevant to the rural homophile. (PO Box 942. Dillard. OR 97432. 679-9144.) Gay and Lesbian Alcoholics Anonymous meets weekly. (Thursdays, can GALON AIDS Hotline. Bruce o r Lee. 269-4183.) Gay and Lesbian Alliance meets monthly. (7:30 pm. second Thursdays. Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) 3856 Carnes Road. Roseburg. 679-9144.) Gay and Lesbian and Community Alliance (GALACA) in Ashland is a student organization which actively seeks to educate the non-gay community on lesbian and gay issues while providing support and services to gay and lesbian students. (Thursdays. Jon or Thom. 482-1247. or Toni. 482-1105.) Gay and Lesbian Outreach Network (GALON) supports a gay and lesbian rap group. (7pm . Tuesdays. Room 2 0 5 .3 7 1 . Coos Bay.) Gay and Lesbian Support of Southern Oregon, offers support and information for lesbians and gay men. (PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601.) Gay and Lesbian Youth Group meets weekly. ( 1-3 pm. Sundays. Gay and Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) 3856 Carnes Road. Roseburg. 679-9144.) Gay and lesbian discussion group meets weekly. (7:30pm . Tuesdays. First United M ethodist Church. 1771 West Harvard Blvd.. Roseburg. 679-9144.) HIV Positive support group in Coos Bay Is accessible by calling GALON's AIDS Hotline. (Steve. 269-4183.) Lesbian and Gay Hotline in Medford provides information and referrals on local resources and events, AIDS information, as well as supportive listening. (7-11 pm. every night. 773-8146.) Medford Gay Men’s Support Group meets weekly. (Wednesdays. Bob. 779-7324.) Metropolitan Community Church of Roseburg celebrates Sunday services with the Rev. Jody Ahlstedt. (11 am. Sundays, and 7:30 pm. Wednesdays. PO Box 2125. Roseburg. OR 97470.679-9144.) Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) helps people deal with issues related to their gay and lesbian children and friends. (First Tuesdays. Candace or Chuck. (Ashland). 482-4017.) Ruby House is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS. (679-9913.) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) is for lesbians and other women in the Rogue Valley. (For time and location, send a SASE to SLAA. PO Box 929. Talent. OR 97540.) Southern Oregon Lambda Association is a Rogue Valley-based organization of lesbians and gay men with a newsletter, fund-raising parties. AIDS education outreach, rap groups, outdoor activities and an annual state-wide campout. (Hotline. 773-8146. 7-11 pm. PO Box 4387. Medford. OR 97501. 773-8146.) Weekly Support for Lesbians in Recovery from Alcohol and/or Narcotics Addiction Is a new group meeting weekly. (7 -9 pm. Wednesdays. Gay and Lesbian Community Center. 3856 Carnes Rd. Roseburg. Ran. 440-2272.) OREGON COAST Coastal AIDS Network is starting up a support group for people whose lives have been affected by AIDS (Tillam ook. 842-8626.) ju s tó é t A 990
