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18 ▼ n o v a m b s r 1, 1 9 0 3 ▼ j u s t o u t out about town OW TO CONTACT US O U T A B O U T TO W N is provided as a free community service by Jumt O u t Listings of events, announcements and groups tliat are specifically relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color m Oregon are provided free of charge Jumt O u t prints a full groups listing on the 1 Sth of the month, the deadline for that issue is the 1 st of the month In the issue that comes out on the 1 st. Jumt O ut will list only immediate care organizations A n n o u n c e m e n t s are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receip t by deadline Submis sons cannot be acceded over the phone Please type your an nouncement S en d su b m issio n s to Just Out Calendar. PO Box 1511 7. Port land. OR 97215. or fax to 236 1257 □ T h e W om en's D inner C o lle c tiv e « seeking new rnembers If you' re tired of cooking every night and have a limited food budget, give us a call 1287 8102) We're here, we're queer and we're on TV' The L a v en d e r M enaoe is a new Cable Access show by and for lesbians Opportunities are available to participate on either side of the camera (C a t Satya, 232 5759) N ew T o P o rtla n d ? Help start an informal group for lesbians and bisraual women who are newcomers (.CallDeirdre. 232 3835) A drop-in cen te r for gay, le sb ia n , bisexual and q u estio n ing youth is forming Ideas for activities include videos, dances, art space, pool and/or foosball tournaments (7 9 pm. Fridays. WestsxJe Child and Youth Center, call Shannon for details. 244 2292) Counselor Nadcrtc Bansh is forming a supp ort group for part n e rs of m astectom y su rv iv o rs The group will be limited to 10 parte pants to facilitate processing of «sues and concerns Cost will be $30 for each session (9 30 11 am. Saturdays, call 626 2841 ) Sister Paula facilitates a m onthly inform al rap group focusing on p ro b le m s face d by p e rso n s w ith A ID S and th ose c lo se to them Wheelchair accessible (Noon. Sunday, Nov 14, Family Room. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave .281 8093) Rev D Dennis Chappell, pastor of Metropolitan Community Church, presents a four part sermon senes on homosexuality/spirituality «sue« in the B blc " S to rie s T h e y N ever Told Yo u in Sun d ay S ch o o l" explores texts Isaiah 56 1 8 and Matthew 19 10 15 "The G a y A dvantag e" looks at texts Song of Songs 2 1 3 and Luke 7:3135 (10 am. Sundays. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave . 2 8 1 8868 ) T eam Portland « readying teams and individuals for Gay Games IV in New York. June 17 26. 1994 The Games include 30 sports and a cultural festival (Cal1795 9486orw ntc POBox6803 F in la n d OR 97228) It'a M y P le a s u re offers workshops and presentations to the community C om ing O ut S u p p o rt G ro u p for women facilitated by Kim Roth (Tuesday. Nov 2 ) D ating: How T o ? « a discussion for leabans of the Ins and outs of this timeless art C Wednesday. Nov 3 ) B od y W ork learn your choices and your rights in a presentation try Jack! Galloway, regenerative therapist and masseuse ( Thursday. Nov 4.) Andrea Prout from Cascade AIDS Project explains S a fe r B e s T e c h n iq u e s for Women In a safe and confidential space Free kit included (Friday. Nov 5 ) W riting a P e rso n a l A d . for L e s b ia n s how to present yourself and get results (Monday. Nov 8 ) Gloria Brooks. Lakota spiritual advisor, answers questions about N ative A m e rica n W om en's S p ritu ality and Ph iloso phy (Thursday. Nov 1I ) D re a m s how to extract their mage, lessons and power LedbyB J Castleinan. MSW and musician (Friday. Nov >2) P e rc u s sio n w o rk sh o p introduces Afro Cuban rhythms to novices and experienced musicians, with instructor Virginia Lopez (Saturday. Nov 13) (AH workshops at 7 pm and free, unless otherwise noted. 4526 SE Hawthorne B lvd . must prvregistcr 236 0505) Volunteers are nueded to organize and produce the Portland metro area's International W om en'a D ay on March 6. 1994 (Calllor information, and the lime and location o f the next meeting. 777 2761 or 2 3 1 1604 ) The M e n 's Preven tio n P ro g ram at the Cascade AIDS Project needs more volunteers to help implement exciting new programs for the gay and txsexual male community in Portland (C all223 5907 and ask to volunteer with the Men's Prevention Program) The B rad ley-A n g le H ou se is recruiting volunteers for board committees, and potential board members, with knowledge or expo nence in the areas of anti oppression work, domestic violence or fundraeing Bradley Angle House « a non profit agency serving battered women and their children (Send a rdsumr) to PO Box 14694. Portland. OR 97214 or call. 232 7812) The board of directors of C a s c a d s A ID S P r o js c t seek individuals with an interest in joining the board of directors M inority A ffa irs C o m m ittss A preliminary meeting will clarify the role of this committee, and particpants will help decide committee size, fre quency of meetings, etc Please RSVP to Mica Smith executive director, by Nov 8 if you plan to attend (6 7 30pm. Thursday. Nov 11. Suite 300. 620 S W Sth Ave . 223 5907. ext 108) B rid g es. Portland's lesbian and gay choral ensemble. « looking for an ad m in istrative co o rd in ato r We are working towards making th s a paid posit ion, but appfic ants should be willing to work for the love of music and the gay and lesban community (C a ! tor details 242 1675 or 331 1649) The Lesbian Community Project presents a conference L e s b ia n s U n c s n a o rsd (Dec 4. University o f Oregon, call for a brochure 223 0 071 ) Lavender Crystal Press « seeking to publish new le sb ia n dram a Send a double spaced, typed senpt or 3 5 IBM compatible disk, preferably before November 1993 (Inc lode SASE and phone number PO Box 8932. Red Bank. N J 07701 ) S o u th w e st W ashington H ealth D is tric t H IV / A ID S Pro gram offers a range of services to Clark. Skamania and Klickitat counties These include anonymous testing and counseling, case management, client advocacy, one-to-one counseling, community and professional education (2000 Fort Vancouver Way Vancouver, WA 98668: fo r confidential HIV testing and counseling, ca t 206 696 8425. for referrals regarding information and assistance, etc. call 206 696 8098) Letters telling others about positive HIV status are sought for an upcoming anthology titled M o vin g to thm M o o n Responses to these letters are welcome, as are letters that were never sent and recollections of conversations where HIV status was disclosed Deadline « Dec 31 (Send SASE with submission to Meg Umans. Moving to the Moon. 2447 E Coronado Road Phoenix. A Z 85008 ) The S a n F ra n c isc o International L e sb ia n and G a y Film Fe stiv a l « now accepting entries for 1994 The Festival especially encourages applications from women and people of color. Since the number of entries « high, early application isadvsed Deadline« Feb 28, 1993 (For application form and guidelines, please write Frameline IFestival Entry!. 346 9th S t . San Francisco. CA 94103. or fax 415 861 1404) Women an d R e co v e ry seeks submissions in the form of manu scripts back and white photos, poems and illustrations The quarterly magazine encourages, supports and informs women who are con fronting physical, emotional or spiritual challenges such as cancer, drug abuse. alcoholem. eating d«orders. rape, incest and chronic fatigue syndrome (For guidelines or submissions, write Need to Know Press. PO Box 161775, Cupertino. CA 95016 ) A rt«t Ralph G Brancaccio is designing an art installation piece, Silmnt M arch, which is aimed at heightening AIDS awareness The artist asks people with AIDS and HIV d«ease to donate a pair of their shoes to represent them in this reflective work Silent Marchwill tour the country to be filmed and photographed (Please send shoes and questions to Silent March. 15 Donnell Road. Vernon. CT 06066.) The G ay and Laabian P a re n ts C o alitio n International offers resources and support to lesbian mothers, gay fathers and their children, including information on local chapters. (GLPCI. PO Box 50360. Washington. DC 20091. or call 202 583 8029 □ A ID S Hotlina (800 777 AIDS ) The A ria s P ro ja ct offers free group counseling by phone lor men concerned about AIDS and unprotected sex Confidential, anony mous groups of men share their experiences (800 999 7511) B an a fits A d v o ca cy C lin ic is held every Monday to ass«t HIV* people with governmental benefits and housing forms Sponsored by the Cascade AIDS Project and Multnomah County HIV Clinic. ( 10 30 am noon. Cascade AIDS Project. Suite300. 620 S W 5th Ave ) Client service advocates can also assst HIV* people on an afspointment basis (CallJen. 223 5 907ext 136) The B ud d y N etw ork « a non profit personal ad service for HIV positive people only (Send a SASE to. PO Box23251. San Diego. CA 92193) C a s c a d e A ID S P ro ja c t provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, actrvities and Information for people with AIDS/HIV and friends and family. The P lu s C lu b S o c ia l H our provides a social sotting for people with HIV/AIDS to meet and « held the first and third Fridays of the month (5 8pm. balcony. Hobo's Lounge, 120 N W 3rd Ave )V « it the safe-sax advioa booth and pick up a free "Be Here for the Cure" keychain Join the booth on Saturdays. 10 pm-1 am (Nov 13. Silverado. !2 l7 S W S ta rk S t. N o v 27. The City Nightclub. 13 N W 13th Ave ) An ongoing, free grief su p p o rt group for people who have experienced any type of loss due to HfV/AIDS is being offered weekly (6 8 pm, Wednesdays, offices ) The drop-in group C o m a T o g eth er « for people with HIV or AIDS to find support and friendshp ( 7 9 pm, Wednesdays, offices, call Graham. 2 2 3 5 9 0 7 ext 129 ) Come Together presents guest speaker David Rosenstein, DMD speaking on "Dental Care and HIV" (Nov 10 ) M an-to-M an S a fe r S a x W orkshop « held the third Monday of every month. The free workshop focuses on supporting gay and bisexual men In maintaining their commitment to safer sex. Includes sections on eroticizing safer sex. dealing with slips and gray areas, and talking with partners (6 9:30 pm. Nov. 15. conference room, offices.) A new drop-in group for H IV-negative gay and b ise xu al m an will offer support and provide a sale place for HIV-negative men to communi cate their needs around such «sues as: dating and intimacy, safe sex. and feelings of survivor's guilt (7 9 pm. Mondays, offices ) ( CAP offices. Suite 300. 620 S W 5th Ave . 223 5907 ) E s th e r's P an try provides emergency food baskets to persons with AIDS (4 30 10 30 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suite 123, 1101 N W Hoyt S t . 274 0711) For the W oman « a new education project offered by Cascade AIDS Project This program s aimed directly at women and people that work with and for women The program will provide home parties and staff educations that focus on women's «sues, transmission risks, prevention, testing information, and local HIV and AIDS re sources (Ask for Caleb or someone in the CAP speakers' bureau 223 5907) F rie n d s of PW A a Found ation « a non profit organization offer ing assistance to People With AIDS (245 7428 ) H IV D ay C e n te r provides personalized day care, basic nursing services, daily lunch and snacks, activities and resource referrals in a warm, non judgmental environment, to persons with HIV disease or AIDS Fees are based on a siding scale, and no one « turned away for lack of funds 18 am 6 pm. Monday through Friday. 3835 S W Kelly St . 223 3444 ) H IV 12-step m eetings apply the 12 step principles to coping with thecpxlemic For persons with HIVor AIDS, support persons, friends, partners and caregivers Sponsored by the HIV Day Center (5 6 p m . Mondays. 3835 S W Kelly S t . 223 3444. and 7 pm. Thursdays. 2005 SE l lt h Ave . 230 9270 ) Living with H IV « a safe place to share and gain support. Weekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising (223 8299 ) N A M ES Projact shares information about making qiilt panels Educa tional matonafs and a speakers' bureau are also available (249 0662) M inistry to Paopla Living with H IV /A ID S seeks to provide for the spiritual needs of families and individuals affected by the pandemic through prayer, worship and educational experiences (Mtwauhe Church of Christ. 4790 SE Logos Road, cat M Lee Burleson. 654 6 770.) M ultnom ah C o un ty H IV C lin ic gives anonymous HIV antbody tests by appointment only (248 3 7 7 5 ) County services also include an HIV outreach program (248 5 0 2 0 ) A lco h o l and D ru g H e lp L in e (232 8083 in Portland) and Y o u th U n e (233 H 13 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confiden tial assistance Call 800 621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon Ser vice of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction C r is W illiam son and T re t F u re perform N ov. 13 at the N o rth w e st S e r v ic e C e n te r. The A nti-Som itiam Hotiino. 2 9 5 -0 3 3 0 . takes messages from victims of anti-Semitic incidents All calls will be returned within 48 hours Organized by the American Jewsh Committee O regon A ID S Hotiino. a service of the Cascade AIDS Project, (jrovides information and referral, treatment information, health pro vider resources and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS (223 AIDS or 800 777 AIDS ) Battered L e sb ia n S u p p o rt G ro u p « a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally battered in their relationships with women. (Womanspace. Eugene. 485 6513. ask for CheUor Vcma: out o f Eugene. I 800 281 2800) Oregon Minority A ID S Coalition (34I5NEBroadway. 293 5870 ) O u r H ouse of Po rtland « a non profit, residential-care facility for men and women with AIDS This agency provides 24 hour nursing care and quality living services to residents. Volunteer opportunities abound. (C a t o r drop by dunng business hours. 2727 SE Aider St.. 234 0175) P o sitive L in k connects people who have tested HIV positive with trained HIV positive volunteers for telephone support and informa tion Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project. (223 2437. or 800 777 2437. ask for Positive Link.) S h alo m M inistries, a United Methodist outreach to the gay and lesbian community, sponsors an H IV /A ID S supp ort group the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. (7 30 pm. United Methodist Church. 5145 SE Lincoln S t . 7604215) T o d's Co rn er provdes free clothing for persons with AIDS A service of the Friends of Persons With AIDS Foundation (Monday through Friday. 9 am 4 pm. HIV Day Center. 3835 SW Kelly St . 245 7428) T rin ity Ep isco p al C h u rch invites all who are affected by or concerned about AIDS to attend a monthly celebration of Evensong and S e r v ic e of Healing. The service is a brief 35 minutes, follows the Episcopal tradition and w followed by a free, simple evening meal and social time (5 pm. second Sunday o f each month. 147 NW 19th Ave.. catFr. Scott Dolph for details. 222 9811.) C en tral O regon C en tral Oregon A l D S 8 upport Team offers physical and financial help to people with AIDS, support for families and a biweekly HIV support group (Call Barb or Ph^lis. weekdays. 9 am 5 pm. 388 6616 ) C o a sta l O regon C latso p County A ID S Coalition is a community based organize tion formed to educate and give support to persons who are HIV positive and their familes and loved ones (Dayman G. Edwards. 325 8500) Call the B ia s C rim e U nit of the Portland Police at 8 2 3 -0 4 3 4 if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland. Shirley Zahler and Frank Jolly are the bias-crime detectives If you are in immediate danger, call 9 11 . The B rad ley -A n g le H o u se provides a weekly, confidential B at tered L e sb ia n S u p p o rt G roup with lesbian facilitators Child careprovided Donations accepted (Sandi Clark. Transition Program Coordinator. 232 1528 o r 232 7805) C la c k a m a s W o m en 's S e rv io e s provides emergency shelter and sale homes They are currently looking for compassionate and caring people who are willing to open their homes to women and children fleeing domestic violence, to be used when the CWS emergency shelter « full. (Mary Ann. 654 2807 ) Call the Fair H ousing C o u n c il hotline if you suspect that you have been discriminated against in housing: 800 424 FAIR. A G ayb ash in g hotlina has been set up by the Department of Justice Call 1-BOO-347-HATE if you have witnessed or been the victim of homophobic violence. The H om ophobic V io lo n o a Reporting Lino at 798-1703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic A service of the Lesbian Community Project. Prevent child abuse Call the P a re n t H otline for support in a crisis or to get advice on reporting possible child abuse (238-8819.) Portland W om en's C r is is Line. 2 3 5 -5 3 3 3 . 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. C o a sta l A ID S N etw o rk is a group of HIV-positive and HIV- negative people who meet twice a month for support (Ttlamook. 842 4375: Lincoln City. 997 4694) Eastern O regon C o lu m b ia A ID S R a s ou ro es serves the Mid-Columbia in Oregon and Washington Support groups, advocacy, information, referral and education (386 3881 or 296 3700 ) S o u th ern O regon D o u g las C o u n ty A ID S C o u n cil sponsors meetings and activi ties (POBox 1273. Roseburg. OR 97470: 679 9913) O n T ra e k /T h e A lla n C o llin s A ID S P ro je ct (221 W Mam St. Medford. OR 97501: 776 3021) R o g u e A ID S A w a re n e s s N etw ork offers an HIV and AIDS support group at 7:30 pm Tuesdays as well as a gay and bisexual support group at 7 30 pm. Wednesdays (1215 SW " G ' S l . Grants Pass. OR 97526: 471 0979 ) R uby H ou se is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS (PO Box 1273. Roseburg. OR 97470. 679 9913) S o u th ern O regon Lam bda A sso c ia tio n « a Rogue Valley based organization of lesbians and gay men that does AIDS education outreach (Hotline. 773 8146. 7-11 pm. POBox 4387. Medford. OR 97501. 773 8146) W illam ette V a lle y H IV O p en C om m unity of L ife « an AIDS support group (7 30 9 pm. Fridays. Room 273. Building 3. Chemcketa Community Col lege. Salem. Pat. 393 1520. or Ron. 472-2480) H IV and A ID S S u p p o rt G ro u p for Women meets at The Center in Eugene for d«cussion of the physical, social and economic issues involved (363-4963) M id-O regon A ID S Su p p o rt S ervioe(M ASS)provides informa tion and support to men and women with HIV/AIDS. and to their friends, family and caregivers Support groups include "Shoulders" for friends, family and caregivers. (7 pm. Mondays ) "Open Door" for persons with HIV/AIDS (7pm. Thursdays ) "Women Positive" for women with HIV/AIDS (7 pm. Fridays) And "Friday Affair " (10 am 3pm. Fridays) (1410 SE 12thS t. Salem, OR 97302. 363 4963) A g o rap h o b ic S u p p o rt G ro u p fo r G a y s an d L e s b ia n s is starting to meet weekly Geared toward gays and lesbians whose anxiety and fear control their lives. (Todd. 234-8963.) C o -D ep en d en ts A n o n ym o u s fo r G a y M en and L e s b ia n s meets weekly (7 8 30pm. Sundays. Live and Let Live Club. 2035SE Belmont St . 231 3760 ) Facilitated group for le s b ia n s working on «sues of abstinence from drugs, alcohol, relationships and more. Sliding scale. (C a t for details. 242 1456) G ay M e n 's A d u lt C h ild re n of A lo o h o lio s (7:30-9pm. Tues days. Live and Let Live Club, 2035 SE Belmont St.. 231-3760 ) Gay m en's non-smoking A A group. Emphasis on recovery (10 am. Sundays. SixthFloor. Good Samaritan Hospital. 1015 NW 22nd A ve) L e s b ia n s w ith D e p re ssio n s a support and validation group for lesbians who find it difficult to hold a job due to depressive disorders Join us for discussion groups and more. (771-0348 or 236-8850) M adw om yn « a non political peer support group for lesbians and bisexual women with mental and emotional health «sues Meets second and fourth Wednesdays in Vancouver, Wash (All calls are returned. 206 750 4707) M cM innville L e sb ia n and G ay S u p p o rt G ro u p understands that people strive to be whole human beings and addresses spiritual, sexual, politcal and interpersonal issues Lesbians, gay men, people living with HIV/AIDS and their families and allies are welcome Meets second and fourth Mondays al the First Bapt«t Church. ( 7.30pm, ca t Pastor Mary Beth. 472 7941.) Shanti in Oregon provides free emotional and non medical practical aupport serVces to persons living with HIV, their family and friends, »id those grieving (34 77 E Amazon Drive. Eugene. 342 5088) Msridian Psychotherapy A sso ciates is currently offering the following support groups lesbian partners of survivors of childhood sexual trauma, women's therapy, eiplonng women's relationships, gay men recreating relationships, male sexual abuse, and play therapy for children with absent fathers (Sole 106. 1331 SWBroadway. 274 2206) T h is M o m en t« a support group meeting In a home setting in Salem open to people with HIV or AIDS and their families Social, emotional and referral support are provided Thia program « an outreach of the Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church (375 0671) New Beginning S ex A d d icts A nonym ous group meets Tues days at the HIV DayCenter (7 8 30pm. 3835 SW KeUy S t . 223 3444) V a lle y A ID S Inform ation N etw o rk operates a 24 hour AIDS hotline for information and support, and provides referrals, informa live brochures, speakers, and support groups for persons with AIDS and their fannies ( 128 SW 9th Street. Corvallis. 752 6322 ) W ashington S ta te Cow iitx-W ahkiakum Health D istric t A ID S Program pro vide« services for people with AIDS or who are HIV positive Included are counseling, testing and support groups Call to arrange a screen Ing interview (C Clark Geer. 2 0 6 4 2 5 7400) Portland A re a Loebian and G ay 12-Stop P ro g ram Caf for calendar and meeting times (Uve and Let Live Club. 2035SEBdmonl St . 231 3760) Sex and Lo ve A d d ic ts A no n ym ou s The only requirement for metnbershp is a desire to stop living out a pattern of sex and love addx:tion (650 7009) Trian g le P ro je ct s gay specific individual and group counseling available through ASAP Treatment Service« Inc Sliding scale treat ment « offered regardless of ability to pay When calling the Intake Coordinator please specify Triangle Project (Seventh floor. 919 SW Taylor S t . 224 0075)