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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 1, 1994)
2 0 ▼ July 1. 1 00 4 ▼ ju s t out out about town OW TO CONTACT US O U T A B O U T T O W N is provided as a free community service by ju s t s e t Listings of events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of every color m Oregon are provided free of charge ju s t out 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, ju s t su t will list only immediate care organizations Out About To w n Items are subtect to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance ami receipt by deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement. Items in Out About To w n wiN be run for six months If you wish to continue to run your group's information, please submit an updated announcement every six months Send submissions to jua t out calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214 0400. or fax to 236 1257 A JM I human equality realized " The convention will explore the many ways the gay and lesbian community can work to overcome racism, ageism, sexism and homophobia (Write to NABWMT Convention 94. 1747 Connecticut Ave NW. 3rd R o o t . Washington. D C . 20009-1108. or call 202 462 3599 or 1 800 624 2968) Project Quest is organizing communal transportation to the upcoming conference ’ What Holds Promlsei Caring, Community, Coalition ' to be held in San Francisco. Calif The event will feature Deepak Chopra. M D . who is known for linking modem medical technology and the ancient teaching of the Indian Ayurvedic tradition Lusijah Marx and Lucas Harns of Project Quest will be leading a workshop on psychoneuroimmunology (Thursday-Sunday. July 14- 17. San Francisco Airport Hilton, contact Lucas Hams 241 -6448 ) Fly Aw ay Home Workshops for Woman, 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 Tai Chi in the Tal Chi Workshop (July 21-25) The Personal Theater W ork shop invites women to create an "inner character" based on personal matenal. in a safe, enthusiastic atmosphere The focus is not on performing but on stretching and deepening personal truths— discovering parts of ourselves that need imaginative exercise (Sept 2-5). Fees include vegetarian meals. (Tai Chi, $ 1 15-$200: Theater. $l00-$200. registration information: Fly Away Home. PO Box 593. Myrtle Creek. OR 97457) and phone number on voicemail 2 4 1 -8994. or write PLC Membership. PO Box 8212. Portland OR 97207 ) The Metropolitan Human Rights Commission Is soliciting sppllcants for appointments to the Commission Appoint ments are made by Mayor Vera Katz and County Chairwoman Beverly Stein for three year terms, beginning in September The mission of the 15- member commission is to foster mutual understanding and respect, and to protect the human rights of all persons in the city of Portland and Multnomah County (823-5136 ) The Lesbian Comm unity Project's Speaker's Bureau seeks interested lesbians wishing to enhance their public speaking skills Topics cover a variety of issues LCP will provide training (Tina 2822988. or LCP office 223-0071) Volunteers, English/Spanish translators, snd 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 wiH receive training (Contact Melissa 223-5907. ext 115.) Right to Privacy Political Action Committee is now accept ing applications fo r 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 wiN be considered for geographical, racial and experiential diversity Board members agree Patti La Balia will appaar July 9 on tha AIDS outraach and antar- tainmant spacial In NNOUNCEMENTS Longterm lesbian couples will march together in the Pride Parade under a "Permanent P artners' banner This is an informal group of couples who have been together for 10 years or more If you would like to walk with other longterm couples, look for the Permanent Partners banner near Southwest Jefferson Street, kitty-com er from the A rt Museum a Nmw Lig h t •94 sponsors a variety of activities presented by Allan Berube, author of Coming Out Under Fire He wiH teach a Summer Session course entitled "Queer Life and Social Change, 1900-Stonewall" (July 18 Aug 12) A free public lecture will address "Dignity for All Queer W ork' and Gay Activism in the Marine Cooks and Stewards Union 1930s-1950s" ( Fnday. Aug 5) A non-credit course entitled * Doing Gay and Lesbian H istory," will use local authors and researchers to explain and study the techniques of completing personal history (Aug 6) A movie senes. Out on Tuesday, offers a historical film perspective of queer films from 1914 through the 1950s (Tuesdays. July 19-Aug 9) For information call 725-4849 ) Louisville. Ky , will be the site of the International Association of Gay and Lesbian Country Western Dance Clubs organisa tional meeting, to take place during the annual River C ity Hoe- The International Lesbian and Gay Youth Annual Confer ence is being held in Dublin. Ireland It is the only international youth gathenng of its kind. The conference, titled ’ 1 & 1," will address relationships and other relevant issues within the young gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender and drag community Participants will also have the opportunity to investigate a range of fun topics like massage, rubber wear and creative safer sex. Open to anyone under the age of 27 (Sunday-Monday. July 3 1-Aug 8. $95 members: $110 nonmem bers. write IGL YO: America. PO Box 42463. Washington. DC 20015 0463. voice and fax 202-362-9624 , InterN et: 'EP4417AOAmerican EDU ") The Northwest Institute for Feminist Expressive Therapies will offer a week-long experiential training for women entitled "Tha Remem bering Body i Feminist Expressive Therapies Cam p for Women * The event wiH be held at Camp Lane. In the Coast Range, and will use the disciplines of art therapy, physchodrama. dance/ movement therapy and personal theater to focus on accessing, expressing and transforming the remembered and forgotten experi ences our bodies carry Sessions will be taught by Leigh Files. Alixe Dancer and Bethroot Gwynn (Aug 7-14. contact NIFET. 2250Lorane Highway. Eugene. OR 97405. 503-344-3178 ) Join the Willamette Valley Human Rights Coalition for a Carnival and Mardl Gras extraordinaire Great games, food, door pnzes and music D on't miss this fun packed extravaganza. (3- 9 pm Saturday. Aug 13. First Congregational Church. Corvallis. O re. 503 929-6309) Do Jump Movement Theatre School is offering four sessions of Summ er Camps for Kids Cages 3 and up) in circus and perfor mance skills The focus is to encourage physical confidence, freedom of expression and grace, m a creative and sane atmosphere Camps are July 5-15 (advanced, audition only), July 25- 29. and August 15-19 (Echo Theatre. 1515 SE37th Ave . call 231-1232) Faeries In Paradlset A Midsummer Dream Come True at MaryhIH Museum is sponsoring a number of activities this sum mer. including the Teacher Institute, designed for the teacher as an adult learner (8 30 am-2 30 pm. Monday-Fnday. July 11-15. $75. college credit available) The public is invited to a Tributo to Sarsh Bernhardt a lecture, film showing and concert to highlight the exhibit "Sarah Bernhardt A rtist and Icon." The 1912 silent film Elizabeth the Queen, which stars Bernhardt, will be shown Ann Gresham performs operatic anas drawn from plays w ritten for or made famous by Bernhardt (7 pm Saturday. July 16. $5 members. $7 50 nonmembers, must reserve tickets by calling museum, exhibit runs through Aug 21) Young people may attend Camp Maryhill for a weekend, and enjoy "A rt in the Sky Kite-Making at M aryhill’ (10 am Saturday to I pm Sunday. July 23-24. ages 10-13. $50. prereg istration requred) (A ! events at 35 Maryfuf Museum Drive. Goldendale. Wash . to register, reserve tickets, or for more information call 509-773-3733. fax 509-773 6138 ) The National Association of Blaok and White Men T o gether 1904 Convention will be held in Washington, D C , July 16-24 The 94 convention theme will be "Breaking the Chains of Isms " 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 C A P Support Group Program hosts a Tuesday afternoon and Monday evening Family and Friends group; and Friday afternoon and evening Gay and Bisexual Men's Symptomatic and Asymptomatic groups. New groups are continually forming, based on interest Potential topics include: Women'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 (2285907). The foHowing are ongoing groups: a free grief support group for people who have experienced any type of toss due to HIV/AIDS is being offered weekly ( 7-9pm, Thursdays, offices). A drop-in group for HIV-n*gatlv* gay and bisexual men 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 "Taking Cars of Youraelfi Car* Giving, Support Giving and Volunteer Activism ' (7-9 pm. offices, call Graham for details) (CAP offices, Suite 300. 620 SW 5th Ave . 223-5907.) Computerised A ID S Ministries Network is a computer net 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 Welfare Ministries Program Department of the General Board of Global M inistries of the United Methodist Church A modem is required to access this service. (212-870-3953 or 800-542-5921.) down The association was formed in March to link the country and western clubs m North America and around the globe Events will include a late night dance cruise, a major dance, and other social and performance events (Friday-Sunday. July 15-17. write Southern Country Louisville. PO Box 4382. Louisville KY 40201-0382 ) Women's Gathering at WNlow-Witt Ranch Woman source is creating a permanent gathering site on incredible, beautiful and gentle, woman-owned land east of Ashland The gathenng will include entertainment, workshops, circles and a crafts fair (Thursday-Sun day. July 14-17. wnte to Womansource PO Box 335, Ashland. OR 97520. or call Lavelle, 503 488 4638 ) Cascade A ID S Project provides counseling, support groups, advocacy, activities and information for people with AIDS/HIV and friends and family The Plus C lub Social Hour 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 On the first Friday the Plus Club will meet at Hobo's Lounge (5-8 pm. 120 N W 3rd A ve) On the third Friday, the group wiH meet at Espress It coffee house ( 5 8 pm, 2nd floor. 1038SW Stark) The safer sex workshop Speaking of Sex... is offered the first and third Thursdays of every month Ofien to all gay and bisexual men, the free workshop focuses on negotiating skills and eroticizing safer sex ( 8 9 30 pm, offices) (CAP offices. Suite 300. 620 SW 5th Ave.. 2285907.) organization forming in Clackamas County. Programs include HIV prevention education and support services for people with HIV/AIDS Currently, volunteers are being recruited to provide clients with emotional support, transportation and assistance with light house keeping. (CallDawn Martinez, 6558471. ext. 7946) One with Heart is offehng two dynamic, six week, self-defense courses for women 'S trike Backl The Course With the Padded Attacker ' and 'Strike Backl The Basics * You'll Portland State University School of Extended Studies The Buddy Network is a non-profit personal ad service for HIV- positrve people only. (Sends SASE to PO Box 23251, San Diego. CA 92193) Clackamas A ID S Relief Effort is a new community-based It's M y Pleasure presents workshops to the community, designed to educate and inspire A fee of $3-$5 will be charged for most workshops, on a sliding scale All funds will go directly to the group presenter Com ing Out Support Group for women (Tuesday. July 5. free) Is Homosexuality a Sin? Learn biblical self-defense for those who say it is Presented by the Rev Alice Knotts All gay- fnendlies welcome (Monday. July I 1) Erotic Stories and Po etry come read your own and Nsten to local writer Shanti share lesbian erotica All women welcome (Saturday. July 16) Sumiche Jewelry artists Susan and Michelle will be available to discuss designs for commitment rings and special gifts (.Noon-4 pm. no appointment needed) (Unless otherwise noted, all classes start at 7 pm. 4526 SE Hawthorne B tvd. must preregister. 236-0505 ) learn where and how to hit with full striking force, and gain verbal self- defense skills (Course with padded attacker begins 6pmFriday.July 15. a workshop in the basics only, with no padded attacker, begins 7 30 pm Tuesday. July 12; a one-day intensive o f the basics course is offered 1-4 30 pm Saturday. July 30. 4231 SE Hawthorne Btvd. 231-1999) Benefits Advocacy Clinic is held every Monday to assist HIV 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 SW 5th A v e ) Client service advocates can also assist HIV-positive people by appointment (223-5907). Breitenbush Hotsprings Meadow hotspnng pools, medicine wheel hot tubs, a sauna, miles of woodland trails, a magnificent old lodge, and a serene sanctuary foster nurturing, peace, healing and play Participants will enjoy ritual, dancing, soaking, general revelry, great food, heart circles and all the other elements of Faene magik Come share Mother Earth's gift of healing waters with brothers (Friday- Sunday. Aug 19-21. write BB SU 94. 114 NE22nd Ave.. Portland. OR 97232. or call Sistrwomn 503-234-2345.) The Northwest's only gay Harley-Davidson motorcycle owners orga nization will hold their annual Harley Strokers Rendezvous '94 in northern Idaho This is a Harleys only event, open to all gay and lesbian Harley owners The run site is on private property adjacent to the St. Joe National Forest (Friday-Sunday. Aug 19-21. wnte PO Box 86686 Portland OR 97286 ) The W omen's Mountain Bike snd Tea Society Summer Cam 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 wiH conduct coaching clinics in uphill riding and de scending ($425 per person, contact Lyrm Nicholson. Bike Treks International. 13106 N W Germantown R d . Portland. OR 97231. or caH 286 0233) The Cescade Bears snnounce their mid-summer proud, a gathering of bears and their friends, called ‘ Bears 'n ' Roses ' The prowl wiH 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 Contest ' (Fnday-Sunday. Aug. 5-7. Red Lion Inn at the Coliseum. $55 members before July 15. $65 nonmembers before July IS. 635 SW 10th Ave . Portland. OR 972052788 323-6071) The Portland Lesbian C ho ir Is aooepdng new members for its '94- 95 season New members must enjoy singing and be able to rehearse on Sunday evenings (Through July 15. leave name, address to serve a two-year term, meetings are monthly. (Write for application. 921 SW Morrison. Suite518. Portland. OR97205. or call2285825 ) Lesbian softball In Canada, anyone? Teams of all skill levels, from slow-pitch to fast-pitch (orthodox and windmill) Free accommo dations available, dancing and evening parties. (604-732-0786) The National Library of Poets will award $12.000 in prizes to over 250 poets in the North Am erican Open Poetry Contest The contest is open to everyone and is free Every poem entered also has the chance to be published in a hardbound anthology Send one original poem, any subject, any style, of no more than 20 lines Poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page (Send entry to National Library o f Poetry. 11419 Cronridge D r . PO Box 704- YT. Owings Mills. MD 21117.) Committee members, photographers and graphic artists are needed to help create Leabiana o f O regon, a photo journal depicting black and white images of rural, urban, young and old lesbian professionals, trades workers, volunteers, mothers, and athletes of all cultural backgrounds This project Is part of the Lesbian Community Project's visibility campaign to bring real lesbians to the forefront. (Tina282-2988. or call the LCP office. 223-0071 ) G tM n H a a rt Partner* la sacking performers and acts for their "New W orks and Jazz Nights" show, taking place Thursdays and Sundays at Theatre on the Park Self-contained pieces, with no more than five cast and staff members, of at least 1 hour 20 minutes in length, and with simple production requirements, will be considered regardless of prior experience Groups, singers and musicians, as well as improv and comedy groups will be auditioned (Send press information, synopsis, and audio or video tape Attn Leigh Clark. PO Box 40044. Portland. OR 97240 ) Leabiana O ff tha R a g IA M en o p au sal A n th o lo g y is seeking personal narratives from women, including experiences of real or fictional lesbians who found the menopausal experience to be posi tive. 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 Alda Woods, c/o New Victoria Publishers. Box 27. Norwich. VT 05055 ) Communitywide consumer group forming all people with HIV/AIDS in the metropolitan area, including those in Clark County, are encouraged to attend. The time is now fo r people living with H IV/ AIDS to come forward and advocate for our needs in an organized way. ( 5 7 pm. 4th Friday o f the month, Room 120, State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St.. 232-1710 or 284-6807.) Esther's Pantry is a food bank fo r persons disabled due to AIDS. (5-7 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays: office hours, 12-3 pm, Mondays andFridays. !2-5pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suite 123, 1101 N W Hoyt St.. 274-0711.) For the Woman 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, prevention, testing information, and local HIV and AIDS resources. (Ask for Caleb or someone in the CAP speakers bureau. 223-5907.) Friends of Paopl* with A ID S Foundation is a non-profit organization offering assistance to people with AIDS. (2457428.) H IV Day Canter offers unique hospitality, information and a variety of 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: Daily Bread Express for the homebound; Monday evening support group/relaxation techniques; Monday evening ‘ Mass In the Time of AIDS" with the Rev Gary Mclnnis; Tuesday morning spiritual issues discussion/support group: Wednesday afternoon AA meeting; Thursday morning stress management/support group. Ad ditionally. the Day Center offers "Friday R icks,' Tuesday YMCA health/fitness classes, and seasonal parties and field trips Nursing is available The Day Center is interfaith sponsored. (2-8:30 pm, Mon day: 9 am-4 pm. Tuesday through Friday. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 223- 3444.) H IV 12-step meetings apply the 12-step principles to coping with the epidemic For persons with HIV or AIDS, support persons, friends, partners and caregivers (7pm, Thursdays. 2005SE 11th Ave., 230- 9270) Living w hh H IV is a safe place to share and gain support. W eekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising (2288299 ) Ministry to People Living with 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. (Mifwaukie Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logus Road, call M. Lee Burleson. 654- 6770) Multnomah County H IV Clinic gives anonymous HIV antibody tests by appointment only (2483775) County services also include an HIV outreach program (2485020). Tha N A M E S Project shares information about making quilt pan els Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available. (650-7032) A ID S Forum is finishing its fifth year of programming The last program of the season wiH be 'AID S Forum Live New HIV Care Money for Portland." a live. caH-in program Activists in the HIV/AIDS world discuss new and ongoing care money for people living with H IV/ AIDS Who decides how it gets spent? (8 pm. Wednesday. June 8. CAN Channel 12 (Channel 2 in part o f Clackamas County] 284- 6807) A ID S Hotline (18O0-777 A1DS ) The Aria* Project offers free group counseling by phone tor men concerned about AIDS and unprotected sex Confidential, anony mous groups of men share their experiences (1-800-999-7511.) » i » t ? * i ? t t » , | Northwest Genesis Community is a new nonprofit designed to provide compassionate care for people living with AIDS, in an adult foster care setting. Members of the community are invited to volun teer or make a contribution to this new organization (Terri Loubey. Business Manager. 6 2 8 3 6 0 5 ) Oregon 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 w ith HIV/AIDS (2 2 8 AIDS or 1-800-777-AIDS) Oregon M inority A ID S Coalition (3415 NE Broadway. 2 9 8 5870)