\ out about town 2 0 ▼ D « c o m b a r 1 0 0 1 ▼ ju a t ou t O U T A B O U T TOW N Is provided as a free community service by Just Out. Listings of events, announcements and groups which are specifically relevant to the gay and lesbian communities of Or­ egon are provided free of charge. Send your an­ nouncement with all pertinent Information by the 15th of the month and we will try to Include It In the calendar. Send your submissions to: Just Out Calendar Editor. PO Box 15117, Port­ land. Ore.. 97215. Announcements are subject to editing, and Inclu­ sion Is subject to space limitations and relevance. Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone. Please type your announcement. december WED CAP sponsors a H IV p o sitive holiday party for HIV positive Individuals and their friends. Tree trim­ ming. food and fun. (1 -5 pm, register by Dec. 7th, 223-5907.) The R ose C ity G ay Freedom Band presents a holiday concert. Included In the program will be classical and holiday music, a swing ensemble and slng-along carols. (5 pm. MCC, NE 24th and Broadway.) SlsterSpfrlt Celebration: Fe stiva l of Lig hts. All women welcome, wheel chair accessible. (6 pm. Echo Theatre. 1515 SE 37th. 294-0645.) A ID S Forum presents Spirituality and HIV. Uve. call-ins welcome. (7pm, Cable Ch. 11. Ch.33/Oregon City, C h.38/ Vancouver. Ch.43/47/Mllwaukle, 284- 6807.) Inform Yo urself. videos featuring the latest HIV medical updates are shown. Tonight Chinese M edicine and Acupunture Is the topic. Sponsored by CAP. (6:30 pm. 408 SW 2nd. room 429. 223-5907.) The cable series G ro w ing U p D iffa r- • n tr Lmabimn, G ay a n d B iaaxual Youth, will focus on the challenges of being a student. (8 pm. Cable Ch. 11. 236 2597.) The Fallon Angal C ho ir performs a benefit con­ cert for The Women's Foundation ofOregon. (8 pm. Montgomery Park. 2701 NW Vaughn. $15/general admission. $25/angel ticket. 228-9488.) LCP will show the video. Lo cal Color, which examines the historical roots and recent Incidents of racism In Portland. This Is an excellent video. (7 pm. HIV Day The Portland Gay M en's Chorus will be auditioning new singing members for the remainder of their 1991-92 sea­ son today, Friday. Dec. 20 and Monday Dec. 23rd. Previous singing experience desirable but not required. (Call 231-8921 for an appointment or further Information.) Fo rest Group sponsors a hike on Neahkanle Mountain. (235-1712.) 1 $ 17 ochism in the Lesbian Community. (7 pm. Portland State University's Smith Center Nordic Room, wheelchair accessible. Interpreted, childcare available. 232-1528.) The Sojourner Truth Theatre featuring Ruby Reuben and Nyewusl Askara will bring to life the works of African-American feminists at this months meeting of Radical Women. Everyone welcome. (6:30 pm. Standard Plaza. 110SW6th. 3rd Floor Conference Room A. 289-7082.) P o rtla n d F ro n tru n n e rs run at Mt.Tabor. (8:30 am. meet at SW 60th and Lincoln. 235-8747.) FR I B arab ara B ern ste in and Cheryl C a stile perform at Cafe Lena. (9 pm. 2239 SE Hawthorne. 294-0321) 27 H oliday S tre ss B reak with Greg Smoots. Reduce holiday blues with yoga, guided relaxation and hot tubs at Common Ground. (10 am- 2 pm. $20. call 283-4592 to register.) 28 C h ristm as D ash D ance with Barb Galloway and the Vital Move. Sponsored by Sandra Stephens with the Funny La­ dies and Westslders. Smoke and alcohol free. (9 pm. Heritage Village Park. $6. call 690-8426 fo r Information and di­ rections.) B a rb a ra B e rn ste in and C h e ry l C a stile play original acid folk. (9pm. Capt. Beans. 1720 SE 12th. 294-0321.) W inter S o lstice 22 The Portland Gay M en's Chorus presents A Family Christ mas. a collection of your favorite songs of the holidays. (8 LCP sponsors D yke's M ovie Night at Cinema 21 to see The Search for In­ telligent Life In the Universe, starring Lily Tomlin. (6:45pm. 616NW 21st. wheel­ pm. Northwest Service Center, free, but donations will be accepted.) chair accessible. 223-0071.) F o re st C ro u p sponsors a hike on Mt.Tabor. (249-0138.) 30 TUES Sorom undii Lesb ian C ho rus of Eugene will hold an auction and performance. Proceeds go towards operating expenses of the chorus. (7 pm. Studio I. Hult Center, call 345-7005 to donate Items.) FRI 26 SIT 21 C h ristm as M orning W orship S e r­ vice at MCC. Followed by a potluck dinner. Everyone welcome. 1am, 1644 NE 24th, 281-8868.) K aw anzaa, a seven day A frican-A m erican celebration, beg ins today and continues through Ja n . 1. Fo rest Group sponsors a cross-coun­ try ski trip-advanced beginner to interme­ diate skill level. (235-3765.) Jud y C ham bers, chair of the Task Force on Sexual M inority Youth talks about the recent reports Issued by the task force and the response from Portland Public Schools on NightScene TV. ( 11:30 pm. Cable Ch. 11. Ch.33/Vancouver, 224-2489) Center. 3835 SW Kelley. $1/LCP mem­ bers. $2/non-members. 223-0071.) 28 The Bradley-Angle House and the Lesbian Commu­ nity Project present a Diaglogue on Sadom as­ SM Building Poeitive Relationshipe. a panel discussion dealing with Issues sur­ rounding HIV and various types o f per­ sonal relationships Is the topic of this months' HIV M onthly Forum. Sponsored by CAP. (7 -9.30 pm. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 223-5907.) WED C hristm as 31 Lesbian Com m unity Project and the Portland Lesbian Choir present their an­ nual N ew Y e a r's Eve Party and Extravaganza! Music D J’d by Janice. Free champagne or sparkling elder, party favors and a food buffet. Fabulous Items will be raffled o ff all evening as a benefit for the Kids Canprogram. Smoke-free. (8 pm. Cordial Hall. 320 S W 2nd. $6 In --------- advance LCP/PLC members/$7 general public.$8/ door, available at Ladd's Edition. It's My Pleasure. 223-0071.) Sex Toys “Sh o w and Tell" For women only. (7 pm. It's My Pleasure. m 4526 SE Hawthorne. 236-0505.) 13 New Y e a r's E v e potluck and so cia l hosted by M CC. (8 pm. 1644 NE 24th. 281-8868.) 5M P o rtla n d F ro n tru n n e rs run at Duniway Park. (Also Dec. 28. meet at 14 Fo rest Group sponsors a cross-coun­ try ski trip. (775 9234.) So b erfaire sponsors a clean and sober New Y e a r's Eve d an ce featuring D J'd dancing, food and great raffle prizes. Proceeds benefit 1992 Soberfaire Conference. (9 pm. Live and Let Live Club. 527 SE Pine, sliding scale $4 to$6. 788- 0288.) chin-up bars. 235-8747.) Holiday B lues W orkshop for women facilitated by BJ Castleman, MSW. (11 am-2 pm. sliding scale $10-$15. 231-0258.) The Portland Lesb ian C ho ir celebrates its fifth anniversary with a special concert titled Highlights and Candlelights. Guest conductor will be Gretchen Kafoury B rid g es and the Portland G ay M en's Chorus will perform along with former members of the choir. (8 pm. Northwest Service Center, tick­ ets are sliding scale $8 to $12 In advance and available at Ladd's Editions, low Income tickets are available at the door, wheelchair accessible. ASL Interpreted and free childcare.) A movie benefit for the Lesb ian Boarding House W inter Heating Fund. 7 Years of Harvest Is the featured Mm. (8pm. 1833NE2nd. $5. 281-5386 ) LCP sponsors Bow ling Fo r D ykes A l skill levels welcome. (11 am-1 pm. Pro- 300 Lanes. 3031 S W Powell. $1 per game plus shoe rental plus $ 1 donation to cover LCP costs Call 223-0071 to reserve lanes, wheelchair accessible.) CrLs W illiamson performs with Tret Fure Sat., Dec. 7 at 8:08 pm at the Roseland Theater. WED 18 No On H ate general meeting. (6:30pm, Portland State University's Smith Ce en- te r Room 296. 238-4732.) M an to M an Worfcehop designed to help you establish, eroticize and maintain safer sex boundaries with other gay/ bisexual men. Sponsored by CAP. (6:30- 9.30 pm. 3835 S W Kelly St. 223-5907.) Monthly meeting of P /FL A G . (7 pm. Aug us tana Lutheran Church. 15th and NE Knott. 648-8112.) Third Wednesday Women O nly D ance Night. Smoke free,alcohol free. A l ages welcome. Spon­ sored by the W estslde Organization of Women. (7 -11 pm. City Nightclub. 13 N W 13th. $3.) SisterSpIdt W iccan D iscu ssio n Group. All women welcome, wheelchair accessible. (7:30 pm. 408 S W 2nd. 0426. 294 0645 A ID S Forum presents Naturopathy and l i la i i | HIV (7 pm. Cable Ch. 11. Ch.33/Or- l i l i l í 09on CitY-Ch ^8/Vancouver. Ch. 43/4 7/ IAià Mllwaukle, 284 6807.) 23 TUES 24 B isterB p irit and Queen of Heaven G nostic Church celebrates Christ­ mas Eve.ffO pm. 2229 SE Market. 294-0645.) Christm as Eve Candlelight S e r­ vice at MCC. (11 pm. 1644 NE 24th 281 88 68 ) W arren See. author of the play Pages From the Book reeds excerpts and discusses how with AIDS focus his writing energy on NightScene TV. (11.30 pm. Cable Ch. 11. Ch.33/Vancouver. 224-2489.) NightScene host Lanny Sw erd lo w talks with his parents. (11:30 pm. Cable Ch.11. C h.33/ Vancouver.224-2489.) January WED I Fo rest Group sponsors cross-country ski trip on M t. Hood. Intermediate level. (253-3631 o r 775-9234.) R ecycle your Christm as tree while supporting community groups such as the House of Umoja, Friends of Trees and the Columbia-Willamette Greens. (9am-5pm, Jan. 4 and 11. St. Andrews Church. 806 NE Alberta. $2. call 288-8612 for pick­ ups.)