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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 1, 1992)
out about town 2 8 ▼ june 1092 ▼ ju s t out R ight to P riv a c y P o litic a l A ctio n C o m m itte e endorses and raises money for candidates who are supportive of lesbian and gay rights and works for civil nghts for lesbians and gay men. (921 SW Morrison, Suite 518, Portland. OR 97205, 228-5825 ) R ig h ts fo r D o m e s tic P a rtn e rs is a coalition o f public and private employees working for equal ben efits for our domestic partners. (Thursday. June 4. 7 pm. OHSU Old Library. 245-0705 or 238-2489.) R ose C ity G e n d e r C e n te r has support groups for transsexuals. (PO Box 12714, Portlai ino. OR 97212 or 230-1036.) Sex and L ove A d d ic ts Anonym ous, the only re quirement for membership is a desire to stop living out a pattern o f sex and love addiction. (Suzanne, 245- 6175.) S to n e w a ll S tu d e n t A llia n c e is a Mount Hood Community College gay. lesbian and bisexual student group open to the community. (Ridge. 771-5767.) S u p p o rt g ro u p fo r abused lesbians meets regu larly at Bradley-Angle House. It is facilitated by lesbi ans and is confidential; childcare is provided, donations are accepted. (232-7805.) T e k tro n ix gay and lesbian employees meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month. (682-9806.) Y o u th P e e r S u p p o rt G roup, sponsored by the Southeast Family YMCA. starts today. Gay. lesbian and bisexual youth are welcome. (Thursdays. 3:30 pm. 6036SE Foster Rd.Myndi. 294-3322.) The Rose City Gay Freedom Band performs its Spring Concert, Stride into Pride, June 13, at the Metropolitan Community Church. B P A le s b ia n an d g ay a n d b is e x u a l e m p lo y ees. a group for support and to address diversity and employment issues. P o tlu ck. (Sat.. June 13. 6 pm. Rick. 223-2419 or Karen. 631-7767.) P o rtla n d G a y M e n 's C h o ru s encourages men who like to sing to audition. (Rehearsals. Mondays. 6:30-9:15 pm. 453 Cramer Hall. Portland State Uni versity. through June only. For audition and infor mation call 2 3 1-8921 or wnte PO Box 3223. Port land. OR. 97208.) C a s c a d e B ears C lu b is looking for new members. (1914 E Burnside. H119. Portland. OR 97214. 323- 6071.) C a s c a d e G u ild — H e a lth C a re C h a p te r is a net working group for gay and lesbian medical, social, and mental health w orkers that meets monthly. (Hazel. P o rtla n d L esbian C h o ir seeks nonsinging Fnends of the Choir to assist with productions. (Sylvan. 249- 636-0509. or Chris. 297-4314.) 8093 or wnte PO Box 8212, Portland. OR 97207.) C a s c a d e U nion o f E d u cato rs is open to elemen tary through college educators in Oregon and Washing ton for networking, discussions, speakers, and support groups. Meetings are held second Wednesdays Sept, through Dec. (Maggie. 224-0542 o r CUE. PO Box R ose C ity G ay F re e d o m B and is a concert band open to all lesbians and gay men and their supportive fnends. Bnng your instrument and a music stand if you have one. (5-7pm. Sundays. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave., o r call Chuck. 223- 8299.) R o s e to w n R a m b le rs . Portland's gay and lesbian square dance club, meets the 1 st. 3rd and 5th Thurs days of the month at 7:30 pm. Dancing at mainstream, plus and advance levels. (Northwest Service Center, lower level. N W 18th Ave. and Everett. Michael. 297-6416.) s O CIAL 3 5 and M a tu re 'H e r meets for conversation, laughs and fun. Group outings as well. Women of color wel come. (253-4516. 641-8190.) 3 5 Plus events for June: S to ry tim e i P ro se and P o e try Bnng a collected story or ongtnal. (Fri.. June 5. 7:30pm. 331-0415.) G am e N ig h t Pictionary and others. (Fri.. June 12, 7:30 pm. LCP office. 331-0415.) Dine out at the O c e a n P alace. (Fit. June 19. 7 pm. 140NW 4th Ave.. 331-0415.) Book discussion of U n coupling. (Fn.. June 26. 7:30 pm. 331-0415.) A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women. (647-0497.) A s ia n a n d P a c ific Is la n d e r L e s b ia n s an d C ays is a local social support group for Asians and the Pacific Islander community. (238-4655.) Valentino's. 27th Ave. and E Burnside. Laury. 285- 4848.) C lu b J features smokin' dance music downstairs with DJ Mel. and blues and jazz upstairs in non-smoking heaven. Free buffet both floors. M a ria W e b s te r two nights in June. (Fri.. June 5 and Sat.. June 20.) (Club open every Sat., 9pm-2 am. Cordial Hall. 320 SE 2nd Ave.. $3. 227-1889) C o lu m b ia G o rg e S o c ia l G ro u p is for gays and lesbians of all ages. Activities include potlucks. outdoor activities and recreational functions. M eetings are twice a month, and support group discussions are weekly. (Jon. 296-5700.) D ykes w ith T y kes is an informal social networking group for lesbians with preschoolers and children in pnmary grades. (246-8555.) F em in ist w o m e n ’s b o o k discu ssio n g ro u p is hosted weekly by Laughing Horse Bookstore. (7:30- 9:30 pm. 1322 NW 23rd Ave.) Funny L adies A fte rn o o n T e a and P o sy S o c i ety is for all lesbian singles and couples 35 and over offering monthly get-togethers. (287-7525.) G e n tle G ian ts o f O re g o n is a social club for fat gay men and their admirers. (Wnte Jun c /o Gentle Gi 7-9 pm. M 227-5440 or Marky 287-8737 ) B lu e C o lla r G u ys meets monthly for potlucks and networking. (PO Box 40740. Portland. OR 97240.) J u s t C o u p les, a social and support group for lesbian and gay couples, meets on the second Saturday of the month.(YWCA. 1111 SW 10th Ave.. 2454358.) K - 9 C lu b . Join kindred folks and their dogs on the first and third Sunday of the month to walk, talk and enjoy each other's company in Portland area parks. (285-2986.) H i-T ech C a y s A new social, support and network ing group is starting for gays and lesbian employed in high-tech companies. Confidentiality assured ? Bill. Independent C o n tra c trix is entrepeneurs and sole proprietor lesbians working independently who want to network about getting clients/customers. cold calling, taxes, public speaking, isolaton and visioning (228- In te rn a tio n a l G ay P en p als is for gays and lesbi ans who are interested in corresponding with gays and lesbians around the world. OGP. Suite 320, Box 7304. North Hollywood. CA. 91603 ) Lesbian V is u a l A rtis ts S u p p o rt C ro u p meets regularly for vision, exploration and fun. W e welcome new members. ( Meetings are held on the 2nd Thurs day and last Sunday, call Margaret. 285-0340.) Lesbians o f C o lo r support and social group meets on a regular basis. (335-8355.) L u n ch B u n ch are lesbians who w ork downtown meet for lunch at the Dakota Cafe. Ask for the Lunch Bunch table. (Tues., June 9. 11:30 am - 1 pm. 775- 9234.) M e tro C lu b is a social group fo r gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them. (Weekdays. 223-8299.) N a tio n a l T ra n s v e s tite -T ra n s s e x u a l H o tlin e S ervice is a free information service for female imper sonators. transsexuals and transvestites. ( 206- L a v e n d e r W inds K ite C lu b is a group of gay and lesbian kite flyers. LWKC is a chapter of the Amencan Kitefliers Association. ( Mark or Bnan. 206-896-6190 or N o rth P o rtla n d D ykes support and social group. PO Box 5396, Vancouver. WA 98668.) (Write PO Box 83892. Portland. OR 97283-0892.) L esb ian C o m m u n ity P ro je c t Events C o m m it te e starts the month with C o u n try L ine D ancing. N o rth w e s t G e n d e r A llia n c e is open to people who cross-dress and act the opposite gender to ex press their other selves. Monthly meetings. (PO Box (Mon., June 8 and June 22. 7-9 pm. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave., $3/mem- bers. $4/public. 223-0071.) B ik e w ith d y k e s on the Sauvie Island Loop. (Wed., June 10. 6 pm, meet at parking lot at base o f bridge, 285-3126.) Events C o m m itte e meets. (Tues.. June 16. 6:30 pm, LCP o ffice .) Dine out at C h a n g 's M o n g o lia n G rill. (Thurs.. June 25. 6:30pm. 1600NE 122ndAve., res ervations. 236-7344.) Hike in F o rest P ark. (Sun., June 28. 1-3pm. Audobon Society parking lot. 5151 N W Cornell Rd.. $1. 236-2590 by June 25.) 623-1549.) 4928, Portland. OR 97208. 774-8463.) N o rth w e s t O re g o n L esb ian A rtis ts S u p p o rt C ro u p meets the third Thursday of each month. (7-9 pm. Lorraine. 289-2510 or Willow. 625-7739.) N o rth w e s t S c en ic C ru is e rs , a group o f gay/les- bian car enthusiasts dedicated to traveling the by-gone highways of yesteryear. All those with a fondness for "fins and flash' are invited to call for info on our next meeting or event. All club activities are nonalcoholic. L esbian C a rd e n C lu b gets together to visit inter esting gardens and nurseries, exchange seeds and plants and help one another in their own gardens. (Su (Glenn. 656-0423. Barb. 281-7340. Charlie. 253- 5649.) san. 287-9697. Connie .777-5167.) O regon G uild A c tivists o f S /M (O R G A S M ) in cludes people of all sexual orientations. Activities in clude dungeon parties, educational workshops, demon strations. and fantasy and erotica shows. (W rite O r L esbian M o th e rs and C h ild ren , social and sup port group for lesbians with children, who want to have children, and want to be around children. (First Sunday of each month. 2pm. Autumn or Martha. 2453280.) ants o f Oregon. PO Box 412. Wilsonville. OR 97070.) 6 76 0 ) B ieexual W om en's C ro u p is looking for interested members (Thurs. June 4, Mon.. June 8 and June 22. 7 pm.) 2122. Beaverton. OR 97075.) 2757017. x l 5 0 0 ) Bisexual C om m unity Forum is an informal discus sion group and social network for bisexuals and their fnends. (7:30 pm. second and fourth Wednesdays. It's M y P le a s u re is a store that offers sensual niceties and erotic toys for women. The following events will take place in June at 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd., 236- 0505: S a fe r S ex L ectu re. (Wed.. June 3. 7 pm.) H e a lth y S e x u a lity an d H ealth y Esteem . (Wed., June 10. 7 pm.) W om en -P o sitive vid eo s shown continuously. (Sat.. June 13 and June 27. 12-5 pm.) A ro m a th e ra p y by Jackie Galloway. (Tues.. June 30. 7pm.) Alecture entitled S ex Toys 1 0 1 . (Fri.,June26. Lesbian P o etry C roup. 'If Wishes Were Horses...* meets on the first and third Fridays of every month egon Guild. PO Box 5702. Portland. OR 97208 o r call 281-0408.) (Pam. 282-1473.) P ark A venue S o cial C lu b is a weekly gay rap and social support group for gay men 18 to 29 years old. Other activities are also scheduled. (Tuesdays. 7:30 L esbian P s y c h o th e ra p is t S tu d y G ro u p meets every third Sunday for discussion of feminist psycho analytic theory. (Sky. 238-0655.) pm. First Congregational Church. S W Madison St. and Park Ave., use Madison entrance and ring the bell; or write: PO Box 2294. Portland. OR 97208. 244-3225.) L esbian S u p p o rt C ro u p meets Sundays for sup port. socializing and networking. Friendly, casual at mosphere. (7 pm. 232-0035.) P o rtlan d P o w e r an d T ru s t, a women's S /M so cial group, invites everyone from novice to experienced player to an outreach barbeque. (Sat., July 10, write L e s b ia n S u p p o rt G ro u p fo r w o m e n 5 0 and over meets the third Saturday o f every month. (7-10 pm. Mary. 281-4424.) PO Box 3781. Portland. OR 97208 for more info.) P o rtlan d Im p e ria l R ose C o u rt is a social, chari table and community service organization. (Rose Em peror and Empress. PO Box 23. Portland. OR 97207. 287-7058)
