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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1994)
ju st out ▼ January 21 , 1904 ▼ 21 The H o m o p h o b ic V io ls n o s R eporting Lina at 7 0 0 -1 7 0 3 helps comjxle statists:! on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympalhetx: O u ts id s of P o rtland, call BOO- 7 0 6 -1703 A service of the Lesbian Community Project Prevent child abuse Call the P a rs n t H otlina lor support in a crisis or to get advice on reporting possbie child abuse (238 8 8 1 9 ) Portland W om a n 's C ris is Lina 2 3 5 - 5 3 3 3 . is available 24 hours a day for women dealing with raj»e issues who need crisis counseling, information and referrals, and for victims of rape, sexual assault, domestc violence, child sexual abuse, incest and sexual harassment. R/VCL also provides transjiortation for vetims from a dangerous situation to a safe place A C T U P /C o lu m b ia s the AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power and s committed to direct action to end the political and social causes of AIDS (PO Box 5034. Portland. OR 97206) A d vo c a te s for G a y and Lesbian Equality is an organization founded to advocate for lesbian and gay equality, and to devise and implement activities which promote positive images ol gay and lesbian people. Monthly meetings are held on second Thursdays < 7 pm. Quariersaw Gallery. 528 N W 12th A ve . 775 5920 ) U n a Vid a Positiva es uri grupo de ajxjyo para personas mfectas con el virus del SIDA Nos reunimoscadados semanas a las 5 30 pm, en Poitland Orgamzado por Latinos Umdos Contra el SIDA (Para m.is mfotmjcxVi /fame a Liliana. 248 3700. o Marcos. 669 8350 ) A m e rica n Indian A sso cia tio n of Portland is meeting the first Friday ol every month to discuss special projects, including plans for a cultural center It is also a time to get acquainted with other community members, both Indians and non Indians Children arc always welcome and light refreshments will be served 15 30 7 pm. upper board room. Eastmoreland Hospital. 2900 SE Steele St.. 249 0296 ) A m e ric a n Frienda (Q u a k e rs ) S e rv ice C om m ittee G ay and Lesbian P ro gra m works for full inclusion and equality for gays and lesbians tDan. 230 9427) A sia n and P acific Islander Lesbians and G a ys is a local social support group for Asians and the Pacific Islander community (232 6408) B iN e t: O re g o n is a social, political and educational support network for bisexual women and men, their partners and other bi friendly people Support/discussion group meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month (7 9pm, Laughing Horse Bookstore. 3652 SED msioo St ) Business meetings arc held the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month, toplan socials, fundraisers, outreach, etc Check us out! (6 30 8 30pm. call236 4941) Bisexual C om m unity Forum is an informal discussion group and social network for bisexuals and thcirfriends (7 30pm. second and fourth Wednesdays. Valentino's. 2651 E Burnside St . Laury. 285 4848) Biaaxual W o m a n 's G ro u p is an informal gathering for women who identify with, support, or have questions about bisexuality (Call Marky. 287 8737) Bonnavilla G a y , Lesbian and Biaaxual Resource G ro u p is for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Administration Other federal employees wcl come. (Group information. 230-4733o r 631-7767) B roth e r to B rother, a social and political group for African American gay and bisexual men. is now forming Get involved and help set the group s agenda (Call Reggie. 497 4900. or wnlc 950 Lloyd Center. Suite 50, Portland. 97232.) C lo se t C le a n in g G ro u p is an ongoing coming out group with weekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising (C a ll223-8299) C oalition fo r H u m an D ig n ity is an anti fascist organizing group concerned with monitoring, exposing and confronting far right and new right political groups. (7 pm. first and third Thursdays. Metropoli tan Community Church. 1644 N E24lh Ave. 335 0207.) D ro p -in C e n te r for gay. lesbian and bisexual youth offers a safe place to hang out. Activities include videos, dances, art space, pool and foosball tournaments. (7 9pm. Fridays. 261 7 NW Savier S t . on bus lines 15 and 77. call Shannon for details. 244 2292 ) Electronic P olitical A c tio n in the G a y En viro n m e n t (E- P A G E ) offers computer based support to Oregon political activists Contact us about help with mailing lists, donor databases, communi cating with other organizations.dcsktop publishing and more. We are also looking for computer able volunteers (E PAGE PO Box 19851. Portland. OR 97280. 727 7243 ) Em ployees A aaociation of G a y s and Leabians of U 8 West (E A G L E ) is an informal group of gay. lesbian and gay supportive phone-company employees The group provides support for mem bers. and acts as a resource for US West (636 5243 ) Equity Foundation is an Oregon based, non-profit, pubic founda ton existing to ensure the prosperity of gay and lesbian health, cultural and service organizations. (POBox 5696. Portland. 97228. 220 0628) First Interstate G a ya and Lesbiana Let's get together to discuss domestc partnersfup and related issues (Walt. 735 4922) Forest G ro v e Lesbian and G a y S u p p o rt G ro u p welcomes all lesbians, gays and their supporters Meets first and third Mondays ( 7:30 pm. United Church o f Christ. 2032 College Way. call Maureen for details. 985 3593 ) G a y and Le sb ia n Parents 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. o r call 202 583 8 0 2 9 ) G a y and Lesbian R esource Line is a voice mail service designed to keep you in touch with all the happenings in gay. lesbian and bisexual Oregon Callers can choose from a dozen categories, including health, women's »sues, entertainment, bars and rcstau rants To add your informal on choose the "administrative desk" option and leave your name and number (331 0406) G a y and Lsobian Y o u th F o ru m meets weekly All those 21 and under who wash to team more about themselves and what it means to be a part of the gay community are welcome (8 pm. Thursdays. The CHy Nightclub. 13 N W 13th Ave. 224 2489 ) G a y M s n 'a C o m m u n ity P ro je ct is a newly formed group, dedcatod "to advance and enrich the general welfare of the gay and bisexual men's community and their fnends " (797 8282 ) G a y M s n 'a D iscussio n G ro u p (RoOm. 235 3267) Hiapanie (C h ica n o / a and Latino/a) G a y and Lssbian S u p p o rt G ro u p for fun, friendshp. advocacy, cultural awareness and morel 18 years and older Group meets twice a month, every othcrSaturday (25pm , Phoenix Rising. Suite 710, 620SW 5th. 223 8299) "In O u r T w s n tis s " is a new support group lor lesbians, gay men and bisexuals between the ages of 18 and 30 Discuss a variety of issues with folks who understand Sponsored by Phoenix Rising (6 7 30pm. Mondays. Suite 710, 620S W 5thA ve.. free. callM ichclcor Margo. 223 8299 ) International G a y and Lssb ia n H um an Rights C o m m is sion (2978 Folsom S t. San Francisco. C A 9 4 II0 . 415 647 0453) K nights of M alta is a leather and Levi gay and lesbian service organization (2:30pm, first Sunday o f the month. Embers. 110NW Broadway. PO Box 8375. Portland. 97207) L a v s n d s r L a b o r C o a litio n meets every third Sunday to work on lesbian, gay and bisexual workers' job rights Unionists concerned with equal and fair treatment of aR workers are encouraged to join ( f / ALLERIES T h e C o m e d y o f E rro rs p la y s a t th e In te r m e d ia te T h e a t r e th r o u g h F e b . 5 am. 0PEU offices. 212 SE 18th A v e . Madelyn. 287 7848 or Becky 2309231) Lasbian and G a y D em ocratic C lu b is a political club of registered Dcmoc rats doing outreach All Democ rats are welcome to join (PO Box 36. Sherwood. OR 97140 625 5795) Lasbian A ve n g e rs We recruit And our fuse is short Pollies with a vengeance and parties with a sense of humor (7 30 pm. first and third Thursdays o f the month. Laughing Horse Bookstore. 3652 SE Division St . 452 5408 ) Lasbian C o m m u n ity P ro jact provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community (223 0071. TDD or 248 7985) Lasbian G ift-G ivin g G ro u p is a nonexchange economy network Meets the first and third Sundays of every month (7 9pm. Laughing Horse Bookstore. 3652 SE Division S t . 284 4576) Lasbians living w ith ca nca r « a support group for lesbians, as well as their partners, family and friends This group will be geared towards mutual support and encouragement Write for meeting times (Cathy, PO Box 40674. Portland. OR 97240 0674 ) Lasbians W ishing W alcom a seeks information on available housing or jobs for women moving to Portland (Ginger. 2 8 1 5386 ) Lasbians and G a ys of M id d la Eastern D a cca n t Let's meetl Iranian lesbian is interested in forming a group to celebrate our cultures, provide resources, offer support, and hew fun (Mcroe. 2353597) P ris o n e r's S u p p o rt group wants to help anyone who (cels like they're in prison We do caret Confidential (David Fair 08095275. 777 Stanton B lvd . Ontario. OR 97914) Radical W om en is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism, anti gay bigotry and labor e q u ita tio n Meets every third Thursday (6 3 0 pm. Nor I Invest Service Center. 1819 N W Everett St . 228 3090) Right to P riv a c y Political A c tio n C om m itte e endorses and raises money for candidates who are supportive of lesbian and gay rights, and work for the civil rights lesbians and gay men deserve (Suite 518.921 SW Morrison St . Portland. 97205. 228 5825 ) Roe* C ity D iscussion G ro u p is an informal "talkonly* meeting, once a month, for support, socializing and networking lor "discreet alternate lifestyle' singles and couples of all orientations and inter ests (650 7052) Rose C ity G e n d e r C en te r has support groups for transsexuals (PO Box 12714, Portland. OR 97212 230 1036) The Special R ighteousness C om m ittee lobbies for inclusion of the entire set of 3.000 year old ritual holiness laws from Leviticus in our state constitution (PO Box 1851. Portland. OR 97207 ) Stonew all N o rth w e st holds community meetings the third Tues day of every month Help plan for the Lesbian and Gay Pride Festival (6 3 0 pm. Suite 432. 408 S W 2nd Ave. 223 1656) Stopping Violence A ga in st Women is a direct action aridcduca lion group that recognizes pornography and prostitution as extremes on a continuum of violence against women (Jane. 777 2 796) Log C a b in Fads rati on is a nationwide coalition of gay and lesbian Republicans whose goal is to protect individual rights Meets on the fourth Monday of every month. (Lee. 642 7292 ) Te ktron ix gay and lesbian employees meet monthly Some work place issues discussed Confidentiality assured (232 3440) Lova M akas a Fam ily serves lesbian and gay families through public education and outreach Three support groups meet every fouth Wednesday, during monthly P/FLAG meetings School aged children are invited to join an art group. P/FLAG sponsors a Rap Group for teenagers, and lesbian, gay and bisexual parents meet to discuss issue» of their own (7 8 30 pm. Augustana Church, North cast Fifteenth Avenue and Knott Street, or write. PO Box 11694. Portland. 97211. 2 8 8 4 3 0 6 ) T h e U n iform e d S ervice* A c tivity is a professional resource, referral and support network for active duty military, civilian defense employees, law enforcement and emergency services personnel, veterans, ROTC students and officers and cadets of the Civil Air Patrol Associate benefits include a monthly newsletter, corporate discounts, socials, directory of associates, computer bulletin board, educational grant program and much morel ( The Uniformed Services Activity. Suite 101. 2725 13th St NW. Washmgon. DC 20009) M etropolitan H um an Righta C o m mi a ai on is dedicated to promoting and educating about civil rights (MHRC. Room 5t6. 1120 SW 5th A v e . Portland. 97204 1989) Veterans for Hum an Rights (C allfor details. 223 1373) M ultnom ah C o u n ty gay and lasbian em ployee* meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 5 30 pm (Call Chris. 248 3030. or Kathy. 248 3308) N e w Je w is h A g e n d a serves as a progressive voce in the Jewish community, and a Jewish voice in the progressive community All welcome (Joan. 235 2556 ) N o rth w e st G e n d e r A llianoe is 6pen to people who cross dress and act the opposite gender to express their other selves Monthly meetings lor youth and adults (P 0 Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 774 8463. o r call. 289 5283) N o rth w e st B oycott C om m ittee organizes and educates regard mg Infant Formula Malnutrition and the Nestle Corporation (PO Box 40821. Portland. OR 97240. or call 244 3726) W indfir* is a social and support group m a supportive, non confrontalxmal atmosphere lor people under 21 who are gay. lesbian, bisexual or unsure Meetings are small and informal (For meeting times and locatxxis, call Phoenix Rising. 223 8299 ) The W o m e n 's D inner C o lle ctive shares tasty weekday cooking in members' homes (Call for details. 236 5272 ) 10 RISES O re g o n C oalition to A b o lis h the Death Penalty s a program of Ecumoncal Ministries of Oregon (PO Box 361. Portland. OR 97207 0361. 221 1054 ) A lc o h o l and D ru g H e lp L in * (232 8083 in Portland) and Y ou th L in e (2 3 3 1113 m Portland) give free, unbiased andconlidcri tial assistance Call 800 621 1646 from elsewhere in Oregon Ser vice of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction O re g o n Lesbian, G a y and Bisexual C ultura l Reeouro* C en te r Ta s k F o rce is trying to facilitate the creation of a gay and lesbian community center for Oregon (PO Box 6012. Portland. OR 97228 oread. 2 9 59732) T h e A n ti-S e m itis m Hotline. 20 5-0 3 3 0 . takes messages Irom victims of anti Semite incidents All calls wiU be returned within 48 hours Organized by the American Jewish Committee O re g o n G a y and Lesbian La w A sso cia tio n is a statewide professional organization comprising gays, lesbians and bisexuals in the field of law (PO Box 876, Portland, OR 97207 ) O re g o n Sexual M in o rity Y o u th N e tw o rk ( O S M Y N ) is run by for and with gay. lesbian and bisexual youth (24 years old and younger) and serves as a network for individuals and organizatons dedicated to supporting the needs and concerns of gay. lesbian and bisexual youth Ongoing projects include starting a statewide youth phone line, newsletter publication, social activities, drop m center, outreach to schools and rural areas Next general meeting is Jan 31 in Portland (Wnte PO Box 162. Portland. OR 97207 0162. o r call Aaron. 243 0538 ¡beeperI or Rachel. 497 3016 ¡beeperI) Parents and Friends of Lesbian* and Gaya (P / F L A G ) provides love and support for all family members and friends of lesbians and gay men Meets every fourth Wednesday of the month (7 8 30 pm. Augustana Church. Northeast Fifteenth Avenue and Knott Street, orwritc. PO Box 8944, Portland. OR 97207.232 7676) Phoenix Rising is a lesbian and gay service center providing professional counseling on a siding scale fee, information and refer rate, social growth activities, an education program and speakers bureau (Suite 710. 620 SW 5th A v c . Portland. OR 97204. 223 8299) Battered Lesbian S u p p o rt G ro u p is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotion ally battered in their relationshps with women ( Womanspace. Eugene. 485 6513. ask lor Chcttor Verna, out o f Eugene. I 800 281 2800) Call the B ias C rim e U n it of the Portland Polce 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 Zahlcr and Frank Jolly are the bias crime detectives If you are in immediate danger, call 011 T h e B ra d le y-A n g le H ouse provides a weekly, confidential Bat tered Lesbian S u p p o rt G ro u p with lesbian facilitators Child care provided Donations accepted (Sandi Clark. Transition Program Coordinator. 232 1528 or 232 7805) 0 2 % of early breast oanoers are curable C an ce r Helpline gives information on free mammograms lor limited income women (800 227 2345 IK o m e n H elpline answers questions about breast cancer and gives out materials on self exams (BOO 462 9273 ) C lack a m as W om e n 's 8* rvioes provides emergency shelter arid sale homes They are currently looking lor compassionate and caring people who are willing to open their homes to women and children fteeing domestic violence, to be used when the CWS emergency shelter is full (Mary Ann. 654 2807) Pink Panther* street patrol conducts training seminars the second Saturday of every month beginning at 2 pm and general Pink Panther meetings on the third Thursday of every month ( The City Nightclub. 143 NW 13th Ave .2 8 2 4174) Call the Fair H ousing C o u n c il hotline if you suspect that you have been discriminated against m housing 8 0 0 -4 2 4 -F A IR Portland A w a ke n in g s s a youth support group (68pm . Wcdnes days. Harry ’s Mother. 39th Avenue and Southeast Hawthorne Bou levard 223 8299) A G s y b a s h in g hotline has been set up by the Department of Justice Call 1-8 0 0 -3 4 7 -H A T E if you have witnessed or been the victim of homophobic violence G re yston * G a lle ry features live painters and live jewelers who work in a variety ol mediums Ann Altman. Jackie Aspaas. Jeanne Ctiarles. Michael Ireland. Scott Johnson. Betsy Benson. Luzon Birdsong. Madeline Janovec. Sarah La Jo e and Detva Olson Through Feb 27 (10 am 6 pm. Tuesday Sunday. 3279 SE Hawthorne B lv d . 238 0651 ) Portland Art Museum oilers permanent art collections and seasonal cxhtxls Margulis Jewelers sjnnsors a display of 50 pieces of English silver from the Museum’s collection, including pieces embellished with wood and gilt Through February 1994 The Native American Art Council's Centennial Exhibition. P o dm tch: Pridm o f Passage, highlights abalone inlaid fontlcls and dramatic dance regalia Through April 1994 (1219 SW Park A v c . 226 2811) The Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center features a senes ol black and white photographs by Sandra F’cters. entitled W om en and T h e ir W ork: P C C S u c ce s s Stories, through Jan 29 G reat B lack H eroes opens Feb 3 and includes a series of airbrush acrylics by Joseph Conroy, including Shirley Chrsholm. Miles Davis aixi Rosa Parks (Reception. 6 9pm. Thursday. Feb 3, gallery hours. Noon 5pm. Tuesday Friday. Noon 4pm. Saturxiay, 5340N Interstate Ave . 823 2000) Photos b y S te ve Beals showcase he enigmatic yet strangely familiar images Through Jan 29 (Noon 6 pm, Fnday Saturday. Stu dio 210. Acanthus Gallery. 120 N W 9th Ave . 224 5475) Recent sculpture by Jo a n Li v ng stone and photography try G erald Robinson are on display at the Hoffman Gallery, through Jan 30 Ethnic A rts fro m Latin A m e ric a opens Feb 3 (Reception, 5 30 8 30pm. Thursday, Feb 3, gallery hours. 11 am 7pm. Mondays Thursdays. 11 am 5 pm. Fridays. 10 am 5 pm. Saturdays and Sun days. Oregon School o f Arts and Crafts. 8245 SW Barnes Road. 297 5544) Blue S k y G a lle ry presents color [»holography exploring issues of "home" and self by Vincent Borrefli. and images of Lithuanian folk musicians by Klaudijus Driskius Through Jan 29 (Noon 5 pm. Tuesday Saturday. 12 3 1 N W Hoyt S t. 225 0210) January brings the G y p s y and C a le n d a r S h o w to Galleri 8 featuring the images from Galleri 8's calendar as well as photography by S kp Williams and Paulette Flees Denis, leader of the local dance group Gypsy Caravan Through Jan 27 February ushers in the A n n u a l Erotic G ro u p S h o w 25 artists show hot. sensual photography representing all sexualities Through Feb 25 (Rcccp bon. 6 11 pm. Thursday. Feb 3. gallery hours. 2 6 pm. Tuesday Thursday. Studio 8. Myler Arts Building. 3 l4 S W 9 lh A v e . 224 7876 ) Th e Visual C h ro n ic le of P ortlan d is a city owned collection of art that portrays the vitality and constant change of city life New works are commissioned annually The theme for the 1992 93 acqui silions was "Insxicrs/Outsxlers" featuring work by Jack McLarty. Debra Beers. Susana Santos. Bette Lee. Rich Rollins and Lawrence Shlirn Vx.w their work at the Portland Building (M clrofxjlitan Center lor Public Art. 2nd Floor. 1120 S W Slh A v c . 823 4196) B rid ge s Portland's Lesbian and Gay Choral Ensemble (C all242 1675) Portland Gay M an's Chorus meets most Monday evenings. Sep lember through June (PO Box 3223. Portland. OR 97208. 284 5386 ) P ortland Lesbian C h o ir always needs non singing friends to assist in productions (PO Box 8212. Portland. 97207 ) Rose C ity G a y Free d om Band w a concert band open to lesbiana. gay men and supportive friends Bring your instrument, and a music stand if you haw one (5 7 pm. Sundays. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave . or call Joanne. 236 5952. Mailing address. POBox 1082. Porltnad. OR 97207. information line 790 2170) Don l play an instrument or sing, but still want to join in the fun? Become apart ol the Rose City Gay Freedom Band's p e rfo rm a n c e flag c o rp s (Ed. 238 0199 ) ECOVERY A g o ra p h o b ic S u p p o rt G ro u p for G a y s and Le sbia ns m starting to meet weekly Geared toward gays and lesbians whose anxiety and fear control their lives ( Todd. 234 8963 ) The Center lor Rational Thought/Athost Community Center apon sors a Rational R e co ve ry g ro u p for those interested m a s ii »stance abuse recovery program which emphasizes personal re