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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). (11/4)
Also at the Portland Art Museum. 'M a s te r D ra w in g s from the
Stanford U niversity M useum of A rt " 100 drawings selected
to show the strength and diversity of the Stanford collection Sept. 12
throughNov 6 ( 11 am Spm Tuesday-Saturday IS pm S unday. 1219
S W Park Ave . $4 50 adults. $3 SO seniors. $2 5 0 students. 226 2 8 1 1.)
Th a N A M E S P r o je d Portland Chapter runs panelmaking work
shops the first and third Monday of every month at the HIV Day Center
Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8
pm. 3835 S W Kelly. 650- 7032 ) (2/17)
'T h e Kids B rid g e ' Is a hands-on. Interactive exhibition for children
and their families which explores issues of identity, ethnicity and
racism, to promote mutual respect in a multicultural society Activities
Include hopscotch from China, Ethiopia and Italy Sponsored by the
Oregon History Center. Through O ct 30 (10 am-5 pm Tuesday-
Saturday: noon-5 pm Sunday. 1200 S W Park Ave . $4 50 adults.
$1 SO students. 222 1741 )
O re g 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)(1 1/4)
O u r House of Portland is a nonprofit, 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
or drop by during business hours. 2727 SE Alder St.. 234-0175.H 11/4)
The Portland Art Museum presents B rancusli Photographs *
an exhibition highlighting a lifetime of photographic work by European
modernist sculptor Constantin Brancusi (1876-1957) Also on display
Is the Brancusi sculpture "M use " Through O ct 2. I l l am-5 pm
Tuesday-Saturday: ISpm S unday. 1219SW Park Ave .$4 5 0 adults.
$3 50 seniors. $2 50 students. 226-2811 )
Positive Link connects people who have tested HIV positive with
trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and information.
Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project (223-2437 o r 1 800-777-2437.
ask for Positive Link.) (11/4)
Th e G raystons G a lle ry features the work of ceramics artist
M arianna C raw fo rd , acrylic paintings by Sa ndra H a rris and
mixed-media weavings by A n n and J o n S in cla ir Through O ct 2
Positive Place is a weekly gathering of HIV-positive youth and their
friends A safe place to talk about living with HIV Free pizza! (6-7 30
pm Thursdays. Outside In. 1236 S W Salmon. 223-4121 o r CAP
223-5907.) (1 1/4)
(10 am-6pm Tuesday-Sunday. 3279 SE Hawthorne Btvd . 238-0651 )
Th a Jam ison /Thom as Gallary presents painter Gregory Grenons
show "We A re N ot Hera to Kill Y o u " The colorful imagery of the
Project Quest, a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment program,
offers workshops in basic and advanced guided imagery, therapeutic
touch, and otherlmmune function enhancement programs Project Quest's
organic gardening project is looking for Individuals to help with an
organic garden (Call to receive schedule and preregister for workshops.or
to donate time, tools, e tc . 241 -6448.) (11/4)
large canvasses is layered and dense Through O ct 1. (10 am 6 pm
Tuesday-Saturday. 1313 N W Glisan. 222-0063 )
Th a Interstate Firehouse Cultura l C e n te r hosts ' Language
o f U n ity . ' an exhibit of collaborative paintings produced by four
artists a Palestinian man, an Israeli man. and two women from the
U S Through Sept 30. (Noon-S 30 pm Tuesday-Friday, noon-4 pm
Saturday. 5340 N Interstate. 823-2000)
Shalom M inistries, a United Methodist outreach to the gay and
lesbian community, sponsors an H IV / A ID S support group the
_ or Current Resident" Is an installation by Em ily G in sb u rg in
the lobby of the Portland Building The piece addresses, in poetic
and symbolic terms, the exchange of public and private thoughts
distributed via the postal system Through Sept 23 (Portland Build
Ing. 1120 S W Fifth Ave . Fee. 823 5 1 1 1 )
second and fourth Tuesdays o f every month (7.30 pm. United M eth
odist Church. 5145 SE Uncoln St . 760-4215.H 11/4)
T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service
of the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation. (245-7428.H 11/4)
T rin ity Episcopal C h u rch invites all who are affected by or
concerned about HIV/AIDS to attend a monthly Heeling Service
and Evensong The service, which follows the Episcopal tradition,
On display at Vita G allary is Weakness Is a C rim e , " an exhibit
of the assemblages of German-born artist Ursula Kammer-Fox. and
the mixed-media wall constructions of North Carolinian Rich Borge, in
honor o f the ACLU's Uncensored Celebration Through O ct 1
(Noon-6 pm Wednesday-Saturday, Suite 14. 314 S W Ninth )
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 A ve . 222-981 1.7(11/4)
C entral O rego n
C entral O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Team provides emotional and
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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. 389-4330 ) (11/4)
Coastal O reg o n
C latsop C o u n ty A ID S Coalition is a community-based organiza
Coastal A ID S N e tw o rk is a group o f HIV-positive and HIV-
negative people who meet twice a month for support. (Tillamook.
842-4375. Lincoln City. 997-4694 ) (11/4)
Eastern O re g o n
B lue M ountain A ID S Taak Force (PO Box 701. Pendleton. OR
97081. 278-1529.) (1174)
C olum bia A ID S Resourcee serves the Mid-Columbia in Oregon
and Washington. Support groups, advocacy. Information, referral and
education (386-3881 o r 296-3700 7 (11/4)
Southern O reg o n
D ouglas C o u n ty A ID S C o un cil sponsors meetings and educa
T h « w o rk of Roqua T o lb a rt is featured at A c a n th u s G a lla ry, th ro u g h O c t. 1, as part
tha A C L U 's U n c e n so re d C e le b ra tio n . P ic tu re d i B lin d , N u d n i S to p s Here.
and support groups Call to arrange a screening interview. (C. Clark
Geer. 206-425-7400 X11/4)
S o u th w e st W ashington 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: fo r confidential H IV testing and counseling, call
206-696-8425: for referrals regarding information and assistance,
etc.. c a ll206-696-80987(11/4)
tional activities. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg, OR 97470:
440-2761.7(11/4)
O n T rack/The A lla n C o llin s A ID S Project (221 W Main St.,
Medford. OR 97501. 776-3021.7(11/4)
Rogue A ID S A w a re n ess N etw ork offers an HIV and AIDS
support group 7:30 pm Tuesdays as well as a gay and bisexual support
group 7:30 pm Wednesdays. (1215 S W ‘ G ‘ St.. Grants Pass. OR
97526. 4 7 1 -0 9 7 9 )0 1/4)
R uby House is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS
Housing. energy assistance and other services are provided A project
o f the Douglas County AIDS Council. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive.
Roseburg. OR 97470. 440-2761 ) ( 11/4)
Southern O re g o 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: PO Box 4387. Medford. OR
97501. 773-8146J (1 1/4)
Willamette Valley
H IV / A ID S Resources provides free emotional and nonmedical prac
tical support services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends,
and those grieving. (3477 E Amazon Drive. Eugene. 342-5088)(11 /4)
A lc o h o l and D ru g H etpLine (232-8083 In Portland) and
Y o uth Line (233-1113 In F>ortland)givefree. unbiased and confiden
tial assistance Call 1-800-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon
Service o f the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.
(11/4)
T h e A nti-Sem itism Hotline, 299-0330. takes messages from
victims of anti-Semitic incidents All calls will be returned within 48
hours Organized by the American Jewish Committee (11/4)
The A n ti-V io le n ce Line at 7 0 0-1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on
hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympa
thetic O utside of Portland, call 1 -0 0 0 -7 9 0 -1 70 3 A service
of the Lesbian Community Project. (11/4)
Battered Lesbian Support Group is a confidential group for
In Eugene for discussion of the physical, social and economic issues
involved (363-4963 ) ( 11/4)
lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or
emotionally battered in their relationships with women ( Womanspace.
Eugene. 485-6513. ask for Chell or Vema: outside o f Eugene.
I -800-281-2800 ) (11/4)
M id -O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Service provides information and
Battered Lesbian O utreach and C o m m u n ity S u p p ort of
H IV and A ID S S u p p o rt G ro u p for W om en meets at The Center
support to men and women with HIV/AIDS. and to their friends, family
and caregivers Support groups include: "Shoulders" for friends,
family and caregivers (7pm Mondays). "Open Door" for persons with
HIV/AIDS (7 pm Thursdays). "Women Positive" for women with HIV/
AIDS (7p m Fridays), and 'F rid a yA ffa ir' (1 0 am-3pm Fridays) (1410
SE 12th S t . Salem. OR 97302. 363 4963 ) ( 11/4)
T h 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 of the
Sweet Spirit Metropolitan Community Church. (363-6618) ( 11/4)
Valle y A ID S Inform ation N e tw o rk 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 Ninth Street. Corvallis. 752-6322.) (11/4)
W ashington state
C o w litz W ahkiakum Health D istrict A ID S Program provides
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A gora p hob ic S u p p ort G ro u p for G ays and Lesbians meets
weekly Geared toward gay men and lesbians whose anxiety and fear
control their lives (Todd 234-8963 ) ( 1 1/4)
tion formed to educate and give support to persons who are HIV-
piositive and their families and loved ones (PO Box 445. Astoria. OR
97103. o r call 338-7501 7(11/4)
M editation and C ha t w ith Ishvara, Enlightened Master, at
Shambhala Ishvara s philosophy includes everyone, and the gay.
lesbian and bisexual community is invited and welcomed (10 am
Sundays: 7 pm Wednesdays. 2154B N W M ast Place. Lincoln City.
503-994-2488 ) ( 11/4)
ECOVERy
The Center for Rational Thought/Atheist Community Center spon
sors .1 Rational R ecovery group for those Interested in a
substance abuse recovery program which emphasizes personal re
sponsibility outside of the 'higher' power 12-step programs (7:30pm
Thursdays. 415 S W 13th Ave . 241-9268 )1 11/4)
C o-D e p e n d e n ts A n on ym ou s for G ay M en and Lesbians
meets weekly (7-8 30 pm Sundays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE
Ankeny S t . 231-3760 7(2/17)
Clackam as W om en's S e rvice s provides emergency shelter and
Gay men's adult children of alcoholics group (7 30-9 pm
safe 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 CW S emergency
shelter Is full (Mary Ann. 654 2 8 0 7 7(11/4)
Tuesdays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t. 231-3760)
(2/17)
The D om estic V iolence Resource C en te r provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for ail women and
children escaping domestic violence. (640-1171 X3.3)
A Dom estic Violence S u p p o rt G ro u p for Lesbians meets at
the YW CA of Clark County Open to lesbians from the Vancouver and
Portland metro areas, the group meets each Thursday, providing
support and resource referral on a drop-in basis There is no charge for
the group or for the on-site child care provided (6 30-8 3 0 pm, 1115
Esther Street. Vancouver. WA. 206-696-01677(11/4)
G ay m en's nonsm oking A A group Emphasis on recovery (10
am Sundays, sixth floor. G ood Samantan Hospital. 1015 N W 22nd
A v e ) (11/4)
Lavender Lesbian N A meeting with child care available (7 pm
Mondays. 12-Step Haven. Small Group Room. 4160 SE Division
Sf. 7(11/4)
Live and Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs.
Call for calendar and meeting tim es (28 02 SE A nkeny St..
231-3760) (2/17)
A Gaybashing hotline has been set up by the Department of
Justice Call 1 -8 0 0 -3 4 7 -H A TE If you have witnessed or been the
victim of homophobic violence (11/4)
M ad w om yn is a nonpolitical peer-support group for lesbians and
bisexual women with mental and emotional health Issues M eets
second and fourth Wednesdays in Vancouver, W ash (All calls are
returned. 206 750-4707.7(11/4)
There is a new National Suicide Hotline for Sexual M inority
Y o u th 1 -8 0 0 -3 4 7 -T E E N (PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN
46220 (11/4)
days at the HIV Day Center
223 3444 H 11/4)
Prevent child abuse Call the Parent Hotline. 238-8819. for support
in a crisis or to get advice on reporting possible child abuse (11/4)
Portland W om en's C ris is Line. 2 3 9-9 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 (11/4)
Th e U rb a n League of P ortland's Yo u th and Fam ily Service
C en te r is working with the Portland Police Bureau. Albina Ministerial
N ew Beginning Sex Addicts Anonym ous group meets Tues
(7-8 30 pm. 3835 S W Kelly St.,
Sex and Love A d d icts A n on ym ou s You are not alone A 12-
step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional depen
dency (6 pm. Wednesdays and Sundays. P O B ox 6736. Portland OR
97228. 6 5 0-7 009 )111/4)
Tria n gle Project offers gay-specific individual and group coun
seling for alcohol and drug problems, available through ASAP Treat
ment Services. Inc Sliding-scale treatment Is offered regardless of
ability to pay When calling the intake coordinator please specify
Triangle Project (2130 S W Fifth Ave . 224-0075 X 11/4)
Alliance, the Dougy Center and other agencies to reduce the Incidence
of violence in the Portland metropolitan area The "circle of violence"
affects everyone for days, weeks, months and years Through these
collective efforts, our communities can stop the circle (24-hour
information line 335-0074. o r 280-2600.) (11/4)
fers a confidential, weekly support group in Washingon County, as
well as one-on-one support, referrals and advocacy Open to women
escaping domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator
Child care provided (Jane 503-948-75797 (3/3)
C e le b rity a one-man musical written and performed by Leigh
C lark is the story of a male society band leader who is. as he puts
Call the Bias 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 ofbiascnm ein Portland Shirley
Zahler and Frank Jolly are the bias chme detectives If you are in
Immediate danger, call 9-1-1. (11/4)
It. "a servant of the status of celebrtty * A funny and thought-
provoking look at stardom Through September (8 pm Fridays and
Saturdays. Theatre on the Park. 904 S W Main St.. $14. discounts
available, for reservations 226-6544 )
Th e B ra d le y-A n g le House provides a weekly, confidential B a t
tered Leebian Su p p o rt G ro u p with lesbian facilitators Child
careprovtded Donations accepted (SandlClark. Transition Program
Coordinator. 232 1528 o r 232 7805 7(11/4)
N in e ty-tw o percent of early breast cancers are curable
C a n ce r Helpline gives Information on free mammograms for
limited-income women. ( 1-800-227-2345) Kom en Helpline an
swers questions about breast cancer and gives out materials on self
exams (1 800-462 9 2 7 3 )1 11/4)
services for people with AIDS or HIV Included are counseling, testing
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Th a Phoenix G allery presents the dram atic beauty of
Africa in two exhibits powerful ancient African imagery on silk by Pam
Chrtstiansen, and fashions using authentic African fabric by AURA
Through Sept 3 (Noon-5 pm Tuesdays-Saturdays. 704 Whiteaker
Avenue. Cottage Grove. 942-2827 )
S ylvia 's C lass A d D in n e r Th e atre presents To F o rg iv e .
D iv in e a priestly comedy Through Sept 10 (Thursday-Saturday
6 15 pm dinner. 8 pm show. Sunday 11 30 am brunch. 1 pm show:
5 15 pm dinner. 7 pm show. 5115 NE Sandy B lv d . $24 95 dinner.
$19 95 brunch, reservations 288-6828 7
‘‘Passionate Visions of the Southi Self-Ta u ght A rtists
from 1940 to the Present" is an exhibition recognizing the creative
Tria n gle Productions presents the Tony winner Falsettos Meet
genius of 80 self-taught artists from the Southern United States At the
Portland Art Museum through October (11 am-5 pm Tuesday-Satur
day 1 -5 pm Sunday. 1219 S W Park Ave .$ 4 50 adults. $3 50 seniors.
$2 50 students. 226 2 8 1 1 )
Marvin married to Trina. devoted to Jason, in love with Whizzer (8pm
Fridays. Sept 23-Oct 15. Portland Repertory Theater Stage II. 815
N W 12th Ave . $13 before Sept 15. $15 after Sept 15 (tickets
Fastixx 224-8499. Triangle 246 8967. Jelly Bean 225-8888) 7