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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 Just e u t. Listings of events, announcements and groups that are specifi cally relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color In Oregon are provided free of charge. Just o u t 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 s u t will list only immediate care organizations. A nnouncem ents are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receipt b y deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement. Send subm issions to Ju s t s u t Calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214-0400; or fax to 236-1257 gum exam three times per year At each exam they will be paid $15. There will be a bonus of $25 at the final exam Participants will also receive dental cleanings every two months and a special mouth rinse to use daily To be eligible you must be HIV positive, have a CD 4 count of 100-500, be 20-45 years of age. and have at least 20 teeth. (Melody Scheer 494 6 8 2 4 ) (12/16) The Multnomah County Health Department is currently conducting paid, confidential Interview s of A frica n A m e ric a n gay and bisexual men The surveys are informal and address frequency of condom use. level of communication with sexual partners and methods of obtaining information Participants will receive a $15 gift certificate to Fred Meyer (Jonathan 248-3030.)(2/17) T h e Lesbian C o m m u n ity P roject's S p e a ke r's Bureau seeks interested lesbians wishing to enhance their public speaking skills. Topics cover a variety o f issues LCP will provide training (Tina 282-2988. o r LCP office 223 0071 7 (12 /2 ) S in ge rs and instrum entalists are invited to sing and/or accom the four weekends of November (Write. LAP. PO Box 5908. Eugene, OR 97405. o r contact Luna Ray 334-3215. after Aug 25.) ( 11/30) three-hour shifts and get Artquake T-shirts A variety of jobs are available (Polly Waller 227-5719) The J o u rn a l o f A u s tra lia n L esb ian F e m in is t S tu d ie s is a forum for lesbian research and radical feminist ideas (JALFS. POBox 364. Glebe 2037. Australia 7 (12/16) T h e G a y a n d L esb ian Q u a rte r ly is a newsletter containing highlights of recent psychological and medical research on sexual minorities (For a free sample contact Chnstopher J Alexander. Ph D . 4 5 9 Boulevard Way. Oakland. CA 94610. 510-869-4544 J(1 2/ 16) Larry Dane Brlmner is seeking contributions from lesbian and gay teens for a book to be published by Franklin Watts, Inc., a publisher that markets books to school libraries Being Different will collect first- person essays describing what it Is like to be young and lesbian, gay or bisexual Deadline is Sept 30. (Contact Bnmner 3175 Lincoln Ave . San Diego. CA92104-3032. phone and fax 619-283-8412.K 9 / 30) pany a vocal ensemble sponsored by Shalom Ministries Music will Items m O ut About To w n run for six months If you wish to continue to run your group s information, please submit an updated announcement A ID S Hotline. ( I -800-777-AIDS7(11/4) The A ries Project offers free group counseling by phone for men concerned about AIDS and unprotected sex. Confidential, anonymous groups o f men share their experiences (1-800-999-7517.7(11/4) Benefits A d vo c a cy 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. ( 1030am-noon, Cascade AIDS Project. S uite300. 6 2 0 S W Fifth Ave.) Client service advocates can also assist HIV-positive people by appointment (223-5907). (11/4) The B ud d y N etw ork is a nonprofit personal ad service for HIV positive people only. (Send a SASE to PO Box 23251. San Diego. CA 9 2 1 9 3 )0 1 /4 ) 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 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 Third Ave.) On the third Friday, the group will meet at Esspress It coffee house (5-Spm, Second floor, 1026SW 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 (6-9:30pm. offices). CAP continues its Drop-In HIV Testing Program for gay and bisexual men which offers confidential and anonymous testing (6-8 pm. every Tuesday, offices) (CAP offices. Suite 300, 620 S W Fifth Ave., 223-5907 ) (11/4) Je w is h and new in to w n? The Jewish Federation has just published Shalom Portland AN ew com er'sG uide to Portland Oregon's Jewish Past and Present (Free, 2 4 5-6 219 ) (2/3) The G re e ter N o rth w est International Rodeo 1994. held In Seattle. Wash , will Include bull and bronco riding, team roping, calf roping, barrel racing, and chute dogging It's traditional rodeo with a queer twist! (Friday-Sunday. Sept 9-11. King County Fairgrounds. $25 advance for a three-day ticket lcheck o r money order to Northwest Gay Rodeo Assoc . 1202 E Pike S t . Suite 759. Seattle. WA 981221 $12 single-day ticket. 206-233-8931 ) C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P rogram 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. Poten tial topics Include: W omen'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 grief support grou p for people who have experienced any type of loss due to HIV/AIDS Is being offered weekly ( 7-9 pm. Thursdays, offices). A drop-in group for H IV -n s g a tivs gay and bisaxual men offers support and provides 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 (7-9 pm. offices, call Graham for details). (CAP offices. Suite 300. 620 S W P fth A ve , 2 2 3 -5 9 0 7 )0 1/4) Bridges V ocal Ensem ble is looking for tenors and basses for the '94-'95season The group rehearses Wednesday evenings (Schedule audition 242-1675.) (10/21) Lesbianas Latinas de Tu c so n presents ‘ Adelante con Nuestra V isión .' the first national leadership and self-empowerment confer ence for Latina lesbians The conference, co-sponsored by the Na tional Latino/a Lesbian and Gay Organization, seeks to foster leader ship and give a national voice to Latina lesbian communities (Friday- Sunday. Sept 16-18. contact Aileen Jacinta M cM urrer 602-884- 7810 o r Carmen Chávei 202-544-0092.) Strike B ack! Th e C o u rse w ith ths Padded A tta ck e r is a dynamic self-defense course for women, presented by One With Heart Two upcoming sessions are offered (In September 6 pm Friday, and 1 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Sept 16-18; in O ctober 6pm Friday, and 1 -6 pm Saturday and Sunday. O ct 7-9) One W ith Heart also offers Strike B ack! Th e B asics teaching awareness and assessment skills In a six week course (7 30 pm Mondays and Wednesdays, starting Sept 12) or a 12-week course (7 30 pm Tuesdays, starting Sept 27) A class for large women meets Thursday nights (7.30 pm, starting Sept 15) All classes are being offered free of charge for the week Sept 12-1 7 (4231 SE Hawthorne B lvd. 231-1999 ) Clackam as A ID S Relief EHort is a community-based organiza tion 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, transpor tation and assistance with light housekeeping. (Call Dawn Martinez. 655-8471. ext. 7946.7(11/4) C lu b B B S is a computer bulletin board with AID S/H IV information. CDC Daily Summaries, AIDS newsletters from around the world, and support for AIDS/HIV affected individuals. Huge file base, and online text file information. Support for clinicians and lay people. This Is a free bulletin board system. (24-hours a day. seven days a week. The Club BBS. P O B ox 25954. Eugene. OR. 503-345-7988.7(3/3) T h s T h ird A nnual National C onference of the National Lesbian and G ay Jo urn a lists Association takes place Sept 22- 25 In Minneapolis (W rite to NLGJA. 8528 Bradford Road. Silver Spring. M D 20901. o r call George Woolley 301-584-5545 ) Hear Melissa Assllem discuss ' W om anspirit, H om eopathy and Th e G oddess * Assilem is one of England's foremost practitioners specializing in the homeopathic treatment o f women (7 30pm. Friend's Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St.. $ 7 door. 228-6851.) ‘ Breathingi Th e K ey to Y o u r W ell-Being ' is a workshop to help you to deal with tension in a positive, constructive way through the healing power of your own breath Taught by Bob Plstone Free introductory talk ( 7-9 pm Thursday. Sept 15). (1-4 pm Saturday. Sept 24-Dec 3. The Center for Natural Medicine. 1330 SE 39th Ave .$325. 2339136) P aul B o n in -R o d rig u a z perfo rm s his o n s-m a n s h o w T a lk o f th a T o w n in P o rtland on S s p t. 9 an d 10. include a variety o f styles, religious and social comment, in support of cMI rights for all ( 760-4215 ) (2/17) Volu n te e rs, English/Spanieh translato r«, and A S L inter preters are needed for Cascade AIDS Project client service pro grams to provide practical support and advocacy. Volunteers are ‘ Spiritual Renewal for W o m e n ' is an autumn equinox retreat asked to make a commitment to the program and will receive training based on the newly published A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Renewal (Melissa 223-5907. ext 115.)(12/2) The retreat will be led by authors Nelly Kaufer and Carol Osmer- Newhouse Activities will include meditation, interactive dialogue and C asca d e A ID S Project needs long-term volunteers to be exercises for guided introspection (6 pm Friday, to noon Sunday. Sept Pals for people living with symptomatic HIV disease and AIDS. Caring 23- 25. Womanshare. Grants Pass. Ore . $75-$ 125. two scholarships people are needed who are committed to help In a nonjudgmentai. available. 503-862-280 7 o r 510-54 7 0855 ) emphatic way Pals talk with clients about their feelings and provide ‘ W om en Ripening Th ro u g h the M en o p a u se. ' a workshop with Melissa Assilem This one-day seminar is for practitioners of homeopathy and those wanting to learn about more natural ap proaches to women's health care (2-7pm Sunday. Sept 25. Friend’s Meeting House. 4312S E Stark S t . $65 public and professionals. $55 with preregistration by Sept 14. $50 seniors and students. $40 with preregis f ration by Sept 14. 228-6851.) Organizers are seeking survivors and supporters for a se c ond production of "T h e W ay Back.'* Artists, singers, storytell ers. actors, musicians, financial contributors, coordinators, techni cians. workshop leaders, therapist support staff, and more are needed Attend an organizing meeting and get involved ( I I am Saturday. Oct 8. St Francis Dining Hall. 3 3 0 SE 11th Ave . Naomi Morena 735-1476. or leave message 236-0855 ) The theme for this year's Lavender W aves re co very retreat i$ ‘ Turning It Over." Recovery-related workshops, open 12-step m eet ings. speakers, a dance, anda talent show are all part of the festivities (Thursday-Sunday. O ct 6-9. Camp Westwind. north o f Lincoln City, O re . fourdays$120. three days $100. discount for early registration, contact: Lavender Waves. POBox44. Seal Flock. O R 97376,563-3643 ) Bike-racer Cindy Whitehead will be the featured instructor at the W o m a n -O n ly Fat T ire C am p to be held in Bend. Ore The three- day camp will provide a nonthreatening learning environment. (Friday- Sunday. O ct 14-16. $375. includes camp, lodging and meals. 286-0233 o r 1 800-300-1565) Th e National G ay and Lesbian Ta s k Fo rce will hold Its snnual skills-bulldlng conference this year called ‘ Creating Change." In Dallas. Texas Featured speakers will include Mel White, Letitia Gomez. Glen Maxey and Phill Wilson (Nov 9-13. Ivy Young 202 332 6483. ext 3304. TTY 202-332-6219 ) O re l C a re Project Dr David Rosenstein of Russell St Clinic is conducting a study of the effects of regular dental care on the health of people with HR/ AH participants m this study will receive a teeth and practical support such as light housekeeping, food preparation, trans portation and/or respite care. Volunteers are asked to commit to one year in the program CAP provides 32 hours of training (held over two weekends) and access to ongoing in-services and support groups for updated information The next training will be held the last two week ends In September, so call soon. (Linda 223-5907. ext 115.7(10/7) The St. Johns YW CA is part o f a homelessness prevention program that is currently producing a Tenant's Handbook A committee is seeking cartoonists, photographers end Illustrators inter ested in submitting artwork for this book or In working with the project (Joanne Oleksiak 283-3775. voice: * 3233 . o r 223-6281. ext 3063 ) (11/3) The U n iversity o f O re g o n Q u e e r Film Festival is now accept ing submissions for a Juried screening of qu eer film s and videos to be Included in the festival. Categories include narrative/ drama, documentary and experimental Prizes range from $50 to $200 W orks must be 45 minutes or less and submitted on 1/2 ‘ video for judging Deadline is Nov 1. (For entry forms: Student Activities Resource Office. EMU Suite 2. University o f Oregon. Eugene. OR 97403. o r call Debby Martin 346-4375. o r fax 346-4400 7 (11/1) G reenH eart Partners is seeking perform ers and acts for its "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 regard less of prior experience. Groups, singers and musicians, as well as improv and comedy groups will be auditioned. (Sendpress information, synopsis, and audio o r video tape to Leigh Clark. PO Box 40044, Portland. OR 97240 7 (12/2) Subm laaiona sought for an anthology of gay “first time" stories Author Jack Hart Is seeking true, first-person stories by men describing their first consensual same-sex experience for his book M y First Time, to be published in 1995 by Alyson Publications. Deadline is Sept. 30 (For guidelines, send SAJSE to M y First Time Guidelines. Alyson Publications. 40 Ptympton St., Boston. MA 02118.) L esb ian s O f f th e Rag/ 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 of 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 andAkia Woods, c /o New Victoria Publish ers. Box 27. Norwich. VT 05055 7 (12/2) The Cultural Forum at the University o f Oregon is seeking art for a Have you experienced violence In the w orkplace because of sexual orientation, race or gender? OSHA. the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, in conjunction with the U S Department of Labor. Is considering creating a new standard that deals with violence In the workplace It must be educated to Include a provision regarding hate crimes Information is needed about physical attacks, harass ment, etc . no matter when It happened or whether it was done by an employer, co-worker or outsider (Contact Doug Young. 131 Hartford S t . Suite C. San Francisco. CA94114, 415-626-3137 ) 0 2 /1 6 ) N ovem ber-D ecern b a r exhibition In h o n o r of W orld A ID S Week Artists involved in the AIDS community, or those seeking to a book about drag quoans. cross-dressers and transsexu help put a face and a feeling on this disease and to educate through art. are encouraged to submit work Deadline is Oct. 7. early responses given priority (Inquiries, slides, statements and SASE to: Visual A rts Coordinator. EMU Cultural Forum. Eugene. O R 97403-1228. 346-4376) ( 1 1/7) A rtw o rk sought! by w o m e n , about w om e n and ca nce r Little Apple Productions o f Eugene is mounting an art show focusing on women and cancer, to run In conjunction with its production of Jane Chambers' play Last Summer at Blue fish Cove The works will be hung In the lobby of the Lord Leebrtck Theatre and will be on display through A local freelance photographer is interested In shooting photos fo r als Ten percent of the profits from the sale of the finished work will go to AIDS research (Michelle253-5860before 9 pm. orpager32l-4736. leave your number after the tone 7(12/16) The Gay and Lesbian Task Force o f the American Library Association has issued a call fo r nom inations for Its 1994 G a y and Lesbian Book A w a rd s Books nominated must have been published in 1994 (Contact Ellen Greenblatt. Central Technical Services. Lockwood Library Building Box 602200. State University o f New York Buffalo N Y 14260 2200. fax 716-645-5955 7(12/16) G et a peek behind the A rtqua ke curtain volunteers are being sought for Portland s popular arts festival Volunteers work two- or r Com puterized A ID S M inistries N e tw o rk 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 W elfare M inis 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 1-800-542-5921.7(1 1/4) Com m unitywids consumer group forming all people with HIV/ AIDS In the metropolitan area, including those In Clark County, are encouraged to attend. (5-7 pm. fourth Friday o f the month, Room 120, State Office Building. 800NEOregon St.. 232-1710o r284-6807 7( 11 /4 ) 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. 12-5 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suite 123, 1101 N W H o yt St.. 274-0711.7(11/4) F o r the W om en is an 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, proven tlon. testing information, and local HIV and AIDS resources (Ask for someone in the CAP speakers bureau. 223-5907.7(11/4) Friends of People w ith A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428.7(11/4) H IV D a y C en te r offers unique hospitality, information and a variety of services to all persons with HIV/AIDS to help them cope Intellectu ally. 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 AIDS with the Rev Gary Mclnnls; Tuesday morning spiritual issues discussion/support group; Wednesday afternoon AA meeting; Thursday morning stress management/support group. Additionally, the Day Center offers ‘ Friday R icks,* Tuesday Y M C A health/fltness classes, and seasonal parties and field trips. Nursing is available The Day Center is Interfaith sponsored. (2-8:30 pm Monday: 9 am-4 pm Tuesday through Friday. 3835 S W Kelly S t . 223-3444 ) 0 /4) 1 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 (7 pm Thursdays. 2005 SE 11th A v e . 2 3 0 -9 2 7 0 )0 1 /4 ) Living w ith H IV is a safe place to share and gain support. W eekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising (223-8299.7(11/4) M inistry to People 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 (Milwaukie Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logos Road, call M Lee Burleson. 6 5 4 -6 7 7 0 )0 1 /4 )