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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 1994)
20 ▼ may 20. 1004 ▼ just out out about town Benefits A d vo c a c y C lin ic is held every Monday to assist HIV OW TO CONTACT US positive people with governmental benefits and housing forms. Spon sored by the Cascade AIDS Project and Multnomah County HIV Clinic. ( 10:30 am-noon. Cascade AIDS Project, Suite 300. 620 S W 5th Ave.) Client service advocates can also assist HIV-positive people by appointment (223-5907). O U T A B O U T T O W N is provided as a free community service by |«ist e u t. Listings of events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color in Oregon are provided free o f charge H**t s ilt prints a full groups listing in the second issue of the month, the deadline for that issue is the Thursday before the first Friday In the first issue that comes out each month Just •»»* will list only immediate care organizations. Announcem ents are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receipt by deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement. Send subm issions to Just e u t Calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland OR 97214 0400. or fax to 236-1257 to educate and inspire A fee o f $3-$5 will be charged for most workshops, on a sliding scale All funds will go directly to the group presenter M etro Bl and B i-C u rio u s support group for women meets every other Friday (May 20. free) N etw ork and discuss with other gay men and lesbians how to purchase goods/services at lower costs, to create a better life All welcome ( Tuesday May 24. free) Stopping Sexual Haraasmenti legal remedies by Portland attor ney Deni Starr All women welcome (.Friday May 27. free) Sex To y s 1 0 1 1 A safe, comfortable 'show and tell* for women o f all ages ( Tuesday May 31. free) (Unless otherwise noted, all classes start at 7 pm. 4526 SE Hawthorne Blvd . must preregister. 236-0505.) Golden Threads, an organization dedicated to celebrating lesbians over 50. Invites lesbians of all ages to a celebration in Provlncetown, Mass Women from the U S . Canada and other countries will meet for entertainment, socializing and workshops Attendance limited to 250. (June 24-26. Provlncetown Inn. write for reservation Information. Christine Burton. Golden Threads. PO Box 60475. Northhampton. MA 01060-0475.) Stonew all 2Si Th e International M arch on the United N ations to Affirm the Hum an Rights of Lesbian and G a y People. The entire spectrum o f lesbian and gay people worldwide will be involved. Contact your local organizing committee to help (Sunday June 26. New York City, N Y.. 1-800-216-1880.) Join the Freedom Day Committee for Seattle’s Lesbian, G ay, Bisexual and T ra n sg ender P ride Parade, M arch and Free dom Rally I (Sunday. June 26. Seattle. W ash) Do Jump Movement Theatre School Is offering four sessions of Su m m e r Cam pe for K ids (ages 3 and up) in circus and perfor mance skills The focus Is to encourage physical confidence, freedom of expression and grace. In a creative and sane atmosphere Camps are June 20-24, July 5-15 (advanced, audition only), July 25-29. and August 15-19. (Echo Theatre. 1515 SE 37th Ave . call 231-1232.) ‘ Beat Friends W alk for Friends ' a benefit dog walk for the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation The Foundation wants you and your "best friend" to put on your walking shoes, and your best collar and leash, and come on out to help people with AIDS. The Foundation helps people with AIDS with their everyday and emergency needs for food, transportation, medication, furniture, entertainment and love Hosted by Darcelle XV (9 am. Sunday July 17. East Delta Park. Portland, preregistration requested by June 15. 245-7428 ) SisterSpirtt Is proud to announce Sunfast V i D ancing U n d e r the Solstice S u n This annual summer solstice camp-out offers rituals, workshops and wonderful vendors Open to all In the community. (Fnday-Sunday. June 17-19. 294-0645 ) The National Association of Black and White M en To g e th e r 1004 C onvention will be held in Washington. D C.. July 16-24 The '94conventk>nthemewlllbe "BreaklngtheChalnsoflsm s." NABWMT was formed in 1980 as a ‘ gay. multi-racial, multi-cultural organization committed to fostering supportive environments wherein racial and cultural barriers can be overcome and the goal of human equality realized ‘ The convention will explore the many ways the gay and lesbian community can work to overcome racism, ageism, sexism and homophobia (W rite to NABW MT Convention 94. 1747 Connecticut Ave NW. 3 rd Floor. Washington, D C., 20009-1108. o r call 202-462-3599 o r 1 800-624-2968 ) Th e Pacific N orthw est W om en's M usic and C ultural J a m boree will take place on the Western Washington University campus in Bellingham. Wash Activities include four concerts, two dances, a workshop series, softball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, movies and a crafts fair! Crts Williamson and Tret Fure, June and Jean Millington, and the Washington Sisters are just a few of the performers (Friday- Sunday. July I -3. room and board on campus are available on Friday and Saturday nights, call 2 8 1 -3874 or fax 281-3881.) Fly A w a y Hom e W orkshops for Women, with Bethroot Gwynn and Hawk Madrone. will be held again this summer on beautiful rustic lesbian land in southern Oregon Learn a short form of TaiChl In th e T a i C hi W orkshop (July 21-25) The Personal Th e ate r W orkshop invites women to create an ‘ inner character' based on personal material, in a safe, enthusiastic atmosphere The focus is not on performing but on stretching and deepening personal truths— discov ering parts of ourselves that need imaginative exercise (Sept 2-5). Fees include vegetarian meals (Tai Chi. $ 1 15-S200, Theater. $100- $200. registration Information Fly Away Home. PO Box 593. Myrtle Creek. OR 97457 ) This year's International Conference on A ID S , to be held In Yokohama. Japan, marks the first time that researchers, public health officials, service providers, activists and people with HIV/AIDS will gather in an Asian nation for the conference Locating the conference in Japan is expected to focus global attention on the explosive growth of the epidemic in Asia (Sunday-Friday. Aug 7-12. contact the M inistry o f Health and Welfare in Tokyo. Japan. 011-81-3-3504-1079 ) : The W om an's M ountain Bike and Ta a Society S u m m er C am p with founder Jacquie Phelan, a k a. Alice B Toeclips. will take place Aug 19-23 at the Mazama Country Inn. located near Winthrop. Wash Phelan will conduct coaching clinics in uphill riding and descend ing. ($425 p e r person, contact Lynn Nicholson. Bike Treks Interna tional. 13106 N W Germantown R d , Fdrtland. OR 97231. o r call 286-0233) Bob* M illur's w o rk is part of tho A m erican C h o r e o g r a p h e r 's S h o w c a s e a t O B T th ro u g h M a y 22. T h e C ascade Bears announce their m id-sum m er prow l, a gathering of bears and their friends, called ‘ Beers 'n* Rosea ‘ The prowl will Include a ‘ bear-be-cue," several bar parties, a river boat cruise, "bear" sunbathing at a nude beach, and the infamous "Butt, Gut. Chest and Back C o ntest.' (Friday-Sunday. Aug. 5-7, RedUonlnn at the Coliseum. $55 members before July 15. $65 non-members before July 15. 635 S W 10th Ave . Portland. OR 97205-2788. 323-6071.) S u p p o rt group form ing for lesbian couples or single lesbians who are expecting or planning a child. (282-9884.) Volunteers, English/Spanish translators, and A S L Inter preters are needed for Cascade AIDS Project client service pro grams to provide practical support and advocacy. Volunteers are asked to make a commitment to the program and will receive training (Contact Melissa 223-5907, ext. 115.) Right to P rivacy Political Action C o m m ittee is now accepting applications for its board of directors. RTP PAC formed in 1981 and is dedicated to advocating full civil and human rights for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals Board applicants will be considered for geographical, racial and experiential diversity. Board members agree to serve a two- year term; meetings are monthly. (W rite fo r application. 921 S W Morrison. Suite 518. Portland, OR 97205, o r call 228-5825.) S iste rs of Providence Health S ys te m G a y , Lesbian and Bleexual Em ployees G ro u p now organizing Interested employ ees from St. Vincent's, Providence. Providence-Milwaukle. the Health Plans, Primary Care Division and Shared Services are encouraged to m ake c o n fid e n tia l c o n ta c t. (B o b 2 3 6 -6 9 1 5 . o r Susan 239-4336.) Request for submissions for A ra b L e s b ia n e n d B is e x u a l W om en T e ll T h e ir S to rie s . an anthology of writings by Arab lesbians and bisexual women from around the world. The puqxise of the book is to break the silence about Arab lesbian and bisexual women Submis sions are sought from women of all generations, countries and socio economic backgrounds Writings may be In any form Including poetry, letters, essays, journal entries, short stories and plays, and must in some way touch on being Arab and lesbian o r bisexual You may write in Arabic or English; you may write under a pen name. ( Deadline June 15. send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your material to: PO Box 460526. San Francisco. CA 94114, USA ) L e s b ian s O ff th e R a g ! A M e n o p a u s a l A n th o lo g y is seeking personal narratives from women, including experiences o f real or fictional lesbians who found the menopausal experience to be positive, who found ways to alleviate unwanted symptoms and/or who never had children. Subjects of particular interest are the effects of the process on relationships and sexuality, menopause as a fact (not a problem), and butch/femme experiences with menopause (Send submissions to Lee Lynch and Akia Woods, c /o N ew Victoria Publish ers, Box 27, Norwich. VT 05055.) T o m b o ys I D y k e D e rrin g -d o short fiction, essays, and personal accounts wanted for an anthology on tom boy* and laabian Identity to be published by Alyson Publications. Poetry considered. Looking for literate, imaginative, engaging writing. Attitude encour aged (Deadline June 1. send typed, double-spaced submissions with SASE to: Tomboys. Alyson Publications. 40 Plympton S t . Boston, MA 02118. 617-542-5679 ) D y k e R e v ie w M a g a rln e a San Francisco underground national publication, is seeking writers to do features on local lifestyles, happenings, local lesbian plays, films, books, etc. Positions unpaid, however, you will be supplied generous space in the issue in which you appear (Free sample issue available, send six first class stamps to cover postage. 584 Castro. 0456. San Francisco. CA 94114 o r call 415-621-3769.) Cascade A ID S Project provides counseling, support groups, advo cacy. activities and Information for people with AIDS/HIV and friends and family The Plus Club Social H our provides a relaxing space for people with HIV/AIDS to meet In a social setting It is held the first and third Fridays of the month. May 20. the group will meet at Espress It coffee house (5-8 pm. 2nd floor, 1038 S W Stark). The safer sex workshop Speaking of Sex... is offered the first and third Thursdays of every month. Open to all gay and bisexual men. the free workshop focuses on negotiating skills and eroticizing safer sex (6-9:30 pm. offices) (CAP offices. Suite 300. 620 SW 5th Ave . 223-5907.) Trin ity Episcopal C hu rch invites all who are affected by or concerned about HIV/AIDS to attend a monthly Healing S e rvice and Evensong The service, which follows the Episcopal tradition, ‘ Ta k in g C a re of Y ourseH i C a re G ivin g , S u p p o rt G iving and V o lu n teer A c tiv is m ' (7-9 pm. offices, call Graham for details). (C A P offices. Suite 300, 620 S W 5th Ave . 223-5907 ) Clackam as A ID S Relief EH ort is a new community-based orga of the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation. (HIVDay Center. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 245-7428) lasts 35 minutes and is followed by a free, simple evening meal and social time. Wheelchair accessible. (5 pm. second Sunday o f each month. 147 N W 19th Ave . 222 9811.) Central O regon Central O reg o n A ID S Su p p o rt Team provides emotional and practical support services for people with HIV/AIDS and education and outreach to the Central Oregon area. (W rite to: PO Box 9184, Bend, OR 97708. o r call 389-4330.) Coastal O rego n C latsop C o u n ty A ID S Coalition is a community-based organiza tion formed to educate and give support to persons who are HIV- positive and their families and loved ones. (PO Box 445. Astoria. OR 97103. o r call 338-7501.) Coastal A ID S N e tw o rk is a group of HIV-positive and HIV- negative people who meet twice a month for support. ( Tillamook. 842- 4375: Uncoln City. 997-4694 ) Eastern O rego n Blue M ountain A ID S Ta s k Force (PO Box 701. Pendleton. OR 97081. 278-1529.) C olum bia A ID S Resources serves the Mid-Columbia in Oregon and Washington. Support groups, advocacy, information, referral and education (386-3881 o r 296-3700.) Southern O regon D ouglas C o u n ty A ID S C ouncil sponsors meetings and educa nization forming In Clackamas County Programs include HIV preven tion education and support services for people with HIV/AIDS. Cur rently, volunteers are being recruited to provide clients with emotional support, transportation and assistance with light housekeeping. (Call Dawn Martinez. 655-8471. ext. 7946.) OnTracfc/The Allan C ollins A ID S P roject (221 W Main St.. Com puterized A ID S M inistries N e tw o rk is a computer net Medford. OR 97501: 776-3021.) work designed to provide a medium through which people may obtain current information and resources to assist in ministering to persons Impacted by HIV disease. A project of the Health and W elfare Minis tries Program Department of the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church. A modem is required to access this service (212-870-3953 o r 800-542-59213 Rogue A ID 8 Aw areness 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 S W "G " St.. Grants Pass. OR 97526. 471-0979) Esther’s P antry Is a food bank for persons disabled due to AIDS. (5- 7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays: office hours. 12-3 pm. Mondays and Fridays. 12-5pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suite 123. 1101 N W H oyt S t . 274-0711.) F o rth * W om en is a new education project offered by Cascade AIDS Project. This program is aimed directly at women and people that work with and for women. The program will provide home parties and staff education focusing on: women's issues, transmission risks, preven tion, testing Information, and local HIV and AIDS resources. (Ask for Caleb o r someone in the CAP speakers bureau. 223-5907.) tional activities (3035 Laurel Springs Drive, Roseburg. OR 97470: 440-2761.) R uby House is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided. A project of the Douglas County AIDS Council. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg. OR 97470: 440-2761.) Southern O re go n Lam bda Association Is a Rogue Valley- based organization of lesbians and gay men that does AIDS education outreach. ( Hotline. 773-8146. 7-11 pm. FYD Box 4387. Medford. OR 97501: 773-8146.) Willamette Valley H IV O pe n C om m unity of Life is an AIDS support group. ( 7:30-9 Friend* of Paopla w ith A ID S Foundation is a non-profit pm. Fridays. Room 273. Building 3. Chemeketa Community College. Salem , Pat. 393-1520. o r Ron. 472-2480.) organization offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428.) H IV and A ID S Su p p o rt G ro u p fo r W om en meets at The Center H IV D a y C o n ta r offers unique hospitality, information and a variety o f services to all persons with HIV/AIDS to help them cope Intellec tually. emotionally, spiritually and socially with the virus. Dinner is offered on Monday: lunches Tuesday through Friday. Specialized services Include: Dally Bread Express for the homebound; Monday evening support group/relaxation techniques; Monday evening ‘ Mass in the Time of A ID S ’ with the Rev Gary Mclnnls; Tuesday morning spiritual issues discussion/support group: Wednesday afternoon AA meeting; Thursday morning stress management/support group. Addi tionally. the Day Center offers ‘ Friday Flicks, * Tuesday YM CA health/ fitness classes, and seasonal parties and field trips. Nursing is available The Day Center is interfaith sponsored. (2-8:30 pm. M on d a y 9am-4pm. TuesdaythroughFriday.3835SW KellySt.. 223-3444.) In Eugene for discussion of the physical, social and economic Issues Involved. (363-4963.) H IV 12-et*p m eeting» apply the 12-step principles to coping with the epidemic. For persons with HIV or AIDS, support persons, friends, partners and caregivers. (7 pm. Thursdays. 2005 SE 11th Ave., 230-9270) Living w ith H IV is a safe place to share and gain support. Weekly meetings sponsored by F*hoenlx Rising. (223-8299) Th e N A M E S Project shares information about making quilt panels Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (650-7032) M iniatry to Paopla Living w ith H IV / A ID S seeks to provide for the spiritual needs of families and individuals affected by the epidemic through prayer, worship and educational experiences (MHwaukie Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logus Road, call M Lee Burleson, 654-6770.) M ultnom ah C o u n ty H IV C lin ic gives anonymous HIV antibody tests by appointment only (248-3775). County services also include an HIV outreach program (248-5020). N orth w est Geneala C om m unity is a new non-profit designed to provide compassionate care for people living with AIDS, in an adult foster care setting Members o f the community are Invited to volunteer or make a contribution to this new organization. (Terri Loubey. Busi ness Manager, 626-3605.) O reg o n A ID S Hotline a service of the Cascade AIDS Project, provides information and referral, treatment Information, health pro vider resources and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS (223-AIDS o r 1-800-777-AIDS) O re g o n M in o rity A I D S C o a litio n 293 5 8 7 0 ) M id -O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Sendee provides Information 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 (7 pm, Thursdays). "W omen Positive” for women with HIV/ AIDS (7pm, Fridays). "FridayAffair" (1 0 am-3pm, Fridays). (1410S E 12th S t . Salem. OR 97302. 363-4963 ) Shanti in O rego n provides free emotional and non-medical practical support services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends, and those grieving. (3477 E Amazon Drive. Eugene. 342-5088.) Th is M om ent is 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. This program is an outreach o f the Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church. (375-0671.) Valley A ID S Information N e tw ork operates a 24-hour AIDS hotline for information and support, and provides referrals, informative brochures, speakers, and support groups for persons with AIDS and their families. ( 128 S W 9th Street. Corvallis. 752-6322.) W ashington state Cowlltx-W ahkiakum Health D istrict A ID S P rogram provides services for people with AIDS or HIV. Included are counseling, testing and support groups. Call to arrange a screening Interview (C. Clark Geer. 206-425-7400 ) Southw est Washington Health D istrict H IV / A ID S P ro 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. for confidential HIV testing and counseling, call 206-696-8425: fo r referrals regarding inform ation and assistance, etc., call 206-696-8098.) R m3 ROADCAST (3 4 1 5 N E Broadway. O u r House of Portland is 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 (Call o r drop by during business hours. 2727 SE Alder St.. 234-0175 .) Project Quest, a non-profit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment pro gram. offers workshops In basic and advanced guided Imagery, thera peutic touch, and other immune function enhancement programs (Call to receive schedule and preregister for workshops. 2 4 1 -6448.) The A ria* Proje ct offers free group counseling by phone for men concerned about AIDS and unprotected sex Confidential, anonymous groups o f men share their experiences (1-800-999-7511 ) second and fourth Tuesdays of every month. ( 7:30pm. United M eth odist Church. 5145 SEUncoln St.. 760-4215.) T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS. A service Monday evening Family and Friends group; and Friday afternoon and evening Gay and Bisexual M en's Symptomatic and Asymptomatic groups. New groups are continually forming, based on interest Potential topics include W om en's Symptomatic and Asymptomatic groups. HIV-Positive Caregivers group, and a Heterosexual Couples group If you are interested in joining a support group or have an idea for a group you'd like started, call client services (223-5907). The following are ongoing groups: a free grie f sup p ort g ro u p for people who have expehenced any type of loss due to HIV/AIDS is being offered weekly ( 7-9pm. Thursdays, offices). A drop-in group for H IV -n a ga tiv* gay and bisexual m en offers support and pro vides a safe place for HIV-negative men to communicate their needs around such issues as dating and intimacy, safe sex. and feelings of survivor's guilt Meets every other Monday May 16 the topic will be It's M y Pleasure presents workshops to the community, designed o Shalom M inistries, a United Methodist outreach to the gay and lesbian community, sponsors an H IV / A ID S support g ro u p the The B u d d y N etw ork Is a non-profit personal ad service for HIV- positive people only (Send a SASE to PO Box 23251. San Diego. CA 92193) C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P ro g ra m hosts a Tuesday afternoon and [A N N O UN CEM EN TS L| A A Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project. (223-2437o r 1-800-777-2437. ask for Positive Link.) Positive Link connects people who have tested HIV positive with trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and information A ID S Forum presents programming for people with A ID S. Tune In on Portland Cable Access. Channel 11 (Channel 2 in parts o f Clackamas County). (8-9 pm. the second Wednesday o f each month.) D e to u r is a weekly radio program by and about gay men and lesbians, featuring the nationally syndicated This Way Out. (4 pm, Wednesdays KBOO 90 7 FM.) G ay and Laabian Video A cce ss P roject (Jack Cox. 284-6807.) The H e a rt o f P o rtle n d i A C a p ito l R e p o rt is a monthly show hosted by state Rep. Gall Shibley A variety of timely news issues are discussed (Shown on. Channel 11, 7 pm, third Fridays: Channel 33. 7:30 pm, third Mondays )