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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 16, 1994)
20 ▼ 16. 1004 ▼ just out out about town Change. * in Dallas. Texas Featured speakers will Include Mel White. Letitia Gomez. Glen Maxey and Phill Wilson (N ov 11-13. Ivy Young 202-332 6483. ext 3304. TTY 202-332-6219.) O u t A b o u t T o w n is provided as a free community service by Ju s t 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 o f charge Ju s t o u t prtnts 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 o u t will list only immediate care organisations Announcem ents are sub|ect 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 s u b m is s io n s to Ju s t M i l Calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214 0400; or fax to 236-1257 Items in 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 announce ment The Multnomah County Health Department is currently conducting paid, confidential interview s of A frican A m erican 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 (Jonatnan 248-3030.) (2 /1 7) Lesbian w annabe w rite rs a support group is forming to explore and develop interest and skill In various types of writing— poetry, prose, nonfiction. The group will meet for the first time in the fall of 1994 An interest In writing is all that is required (M arty 297-3480.) (3/17) H '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 go directly to the presenter W elcom ing Lesbians Potluck. a social network evening Bring a dish to pass and your own service All lesbians welcome (6 3 0 pm Saturday. Sept 17. $5) C o m in g O u t S u p p o rt rap group for women only (Tuesday S ept 20. free) A ro m a th e rap y learn the basics, plus five essential oils that can support healing in your life Presented by Jackl Galloway, regenerative therapist and heater All welcome (W ednesday. S ept 21). A n s w e rs Within, a workshop for women survivors of sexual abuse, with therapist Mira Boone of Phoenix Rising (Thursday. S ept 22) Bi and Bi C u rio u s w o m en's support g ro u p (Friday. Sept 23. free) B u tch -F e m m e -A n d ro g y nous "How do I love you? Let me count the ways ’ An open rap for lesbians, ted by B J Castleman. MSW (Saturday. Sept 24) Safer sea techniques All women welcome Get a free kit (Tuesday. Sept 27, free) Sex T o y s 101 an educational Introduction Safe, light and respectful Women only (W ednesday. Sept 28. free) (Unless other wise noted, all w orkshops sta rt a t 7 pm. 4526 SE Hawthorne B lv d . m ust preregister. 236-0505 ) 'C re a tin g O u r O w n F u tu re s ' Is the title o f a gay and lesbian estate seminar conducted by Cynthia Cumfer. Judy Rubino. and David Woosley (7 pm . Friday. S ept 30. S uite 100. 7931 NE Halsey, free, please pre reg iste r 255-4900 ) Je w is h and new in to w n ? The Jewish Federation offers the booklet Shalom Portland A Newcom er 's Guide to Portland. O regon's Jew ish Past and Present. (Free. 245-6219 .7 (2/3) Bridges V o ca l Ensem ble is looking for tenors and basses for the Singers and Instrum entalists are invited to sing and/or accom pany a vocal ensemble sponsored by Shalom Ministries Music will include a variety of styles, religious and social comment, in support of civil rights for all (760-4215 )(. 2/17) people are needed who are committed to help in a nonjudgmental. empathetic way Pals talk with clients about their feelings and provide 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 1/5.7(10/7) The Cultural Forum at the University of Oregon is — eking art for a N o va m b ar-D a cam b a r exhibition in honor of W orld A ID S W— k Artists involved in the AIDS community, or those seeking to 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, statem ents and SASE to: Visual A rts Coordinator. EMU C ultural Forum. Eugene. O R97403-1228.346-4376.) (1 1/7) A rtw o rk eoughti by w om an, about w om an and ca nce r Little Apple Productions of Eugene is mounting an art show focusing on women and cancer, to run in conjunction with Its production of Jane Chambers' play Last Summer a t Blueflsh Cove The works will be hung In the lobby of the Lord Leebrlck Theatre and will be on display through the four weekends of November (W nte LAP. PO Box 5908. Eugene. OR 97405. o r contact Luna Ray 334-3215, a fte r Aug 25.H 1 1/30) T he G a y a n d L e s b ia n Q u a rte rly is a newsletter containing highlights of recent psychological and medical research on sexual minorities (F ora free sample contact C hristopher J Alexander. Ph D , 459 Boulevard Way. Oakland. CA 94610. 510-8694544 7(12/16) Larry Dane Brlmner is seeking contributions from laabian and gay taane for a book to be published by Franklin W atts. Inc., a publisher that markets books to school libraries. Being DifferentwiW collect first- person essays describing what It Is like to be young and lesbian, gay or bisexual Deadline Is Sept. 30. (C ontact Bnmner: 3175 Lincoln Ave., San Diego. CA 92104-3032. phone and fax 619-283-8412 7 (9/30) Strike B a ck l The C o u rs e w ith the Padded A tta ck e r is a dynamic self-defense course Heart Two upcoming sessions 1-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 1-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. for women, presented by One With are offered (In Septem ber 6 pm Friday. Sept. 16-18. in O ctober 6 pm Friday. O ct 7-9) One W ith Heart also offers Strike B a ckl Th e Basics, teaching awareness and assessment skills in a 12-week course (7:30 pm Tuesdays, starting S ept 27) A class for large women meets Thursday nights (7 3 0 pm, starting Sept. 15) (4231 SE Hawthorne B lv d . 231-1999 ) specializing in the homeopathic treatment of women (7 30 pm Friday. Sept 23. Friends M eeting House. 4312 SE S tark S t . $7 door, 228-6851 ) Heart of the W est Festival is the first of what is planned to be an annual event, a combination womyn's music festival and Las Vegas vacation— a hotel fest1 A variety o f workshops. daily dance classes and competitions, and a womyn's craft area are part o f the extravaganza Among the slated entertainers Lucie Blue Tremblay. JoAnn Loulan. Karen Williams and Dos Fallopia (Frlday-Sunday. Nov 4-6. Hacienda H otel and Casino. Las Vegas. N e v . $299. 1 800 GET PLUS 7 Th e National G a y and Lesbian Ta sk Force w ill hold Its snnual skills building conference this year called 'Creating IDS & HIV L e s b ia n 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 subm issions to Lee Lynch andA kia Woods, c /o N ew Victoria Publish ers. Box 27. Norwich. VT 05055 ) (12/2) Have you experienced violence In the w ork p ie ce 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 (C ontact Doug Young. 131 H artford S t. Suite C. San Franciaco. C A 9 4 I1 4 . 41S-626-3137 7(12/16) M ultnom ah C o u n ty H IV Clinic gives anonymous HIV antibody tests by appointment only (248-3775) County services also include an HIV outreach program (248-5020). (11/4) 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. 7(2/17) O re go 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 I-800-777-A ID S ) (1 1 /4 ) 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 A lder St., 234-0175. 7(11/4) Benefits A d v o c a c y C lin ic 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 AID S Project. S u lte 3 0 0 .6 2 0 S W Fifth A ve ) Client service advocates can also assist HIV-positive people by appointment (223-5907). (11/4) The B u d d y N e tw o rk is a nonprofit personal ad service for HIV positive people only ( Send a SASE to PO Box 23251. San Diego. CA 9 2 /9 3 .) (11/4) 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 NW Third A v e ) On the third Friday, the group will meet at Esspress It coffee house (5-8pm. secondfloor. !026S W S tark) The safer sex workshop Sp— king of Sax... 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 H IV T — ting Program for gay and bisexual men which offers confidential and anonymous testing (6-8 pm every Tuesday, o ffice s) (CAP offices. Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave.. 223-5907 ) (11/4) 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 M en'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 sup p ort grou p for people who have experienced any type of loss due to HIV/AIDS Is being offered weekly ( 7-9 pm Thursdays, o ffice s) A drop-in group for H IV-negative gay and bi— xual men offers support and provides a safe place for HIV- negatrve 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 fo r details) (CAP offices. Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave.. 223-5907. 7(11/4) N e tw o rk is a computer net Com m unltywIds consum er group forming all people with HIV/ 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 S A S f to. M y F irst Time Guidelines. Alyson Publications. 40 Pfym pton S t. Boston. M A 02118.) (9 /1 6 ) M inistry to P sop ls 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 (M ilwaukie Church o f Chnst. 4790 SE Logus Road, call M Lee Burleson. 654-6770. 7(11/4) The A ria s P roject offers free group counseling by phone for men concerned about AIDS and unprotected sex. Confidential, anonymous groups of men share their expenences (1-800-999-751 /.7 (1 1/4) 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 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 1-800-542-5921 7(11/4) Subm iaaiona Bought for an anthology of ga y "flrat tim e" atoriaa Author Jack Hart is seeking true, first-person stories by men Living w ith H IV is a safe place to share and gain support. Weekly meetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising (223-8299. 7(11/4) O u r Hou— o f Portland is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for men C om pu te rize d A ID S M iniatri— F « a r N o M u sic 2 0th C s n tu ry E n ssm b ls plays S sp t. 22 and 23. the epidemic For persons with HIV or AIDS, support persons, friends, partners and caregivers (7 pm Thursdays. 2005 SE 11th Ave . 2 3 0 -9 2 7 0 )0 1/4) A ID S Hotline (1-8 00 -777-AIDS 7(11/4) 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. PO Box 25954. Eugene. OR. 503-345 7988 ) (3/3) W om an Ripening Th ro u g h the M enopause * 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 -7 pm Sunday. S ept 25. Friends M eeting House. 4312 SE S tark S t. $65 public and professionals. $50 seniors and students. 2 2 8 -6 8 5 1.) H IV 12-stsp m — tings apply the 12-step principles to coping with Th e N A M E S P ro jsct Portland Chapter runs panel-making work C lu b B B S is a computer bulletin board with AIDS/HIV information. 'S p iritu a l Renewal for Women* Is an autumn equinox retreat based on the newly published A W om an's G uide to S piritual Renewal The retreat will be ted by authors Nelly Kaufer and Carol Osmer- Newhouse Activities will Include meditation, interactive dialogue and exercises for guided Introspection (6 pm Friday to noon Sunday. Sept. 23-25. W omanshare. G rants Pass. Ore.. $ 7 5 -$ 125. two scholarships available. 503-862 2 8 0 7 o r 510-547-0855 ) Lesbian and G a y C o u p le s ' Enrichm ent Retreat is a weekend designed to support and encourage couples in committed relationships to explore the many facets o f intimacy Retreat leaders are Sharon Bowtand and Joyce McManus, they have been friends for 18 years and committed partners for 7 years (Fnday Sunday. O ct 28-30. the See Vue Inn. Yachats. O re . $300 includes lodging, som e meals and materials. 284 3426 ) 'T a k a the M yste ry out of H o m s S a ilin g ' seminar, presented by Linda Welch and Cathy Martins of Bridgetown Realty (7 pm. free, call fo r reservations and location: 287-9370 ) C lackam as C o u n ty A ID S Relief Effort is a newly formed, community-based AIDS service organization in Clackamas County. Programs include HIV prevention education, support groups for people affected by HIV/AIDS. and a Personal Active Listener program for people with AIDS (C all 653-8738 o r w nte CCARE. 4790 SELogus Rd . M ilwaukie. OR 97222.7(3/4) Hear Melissa Assilem discuss ’ W om anspirit, H om eopathy and the Goddess ' Assilem is one of England's foremost practitioners The theme for this year's Lavender W aves re co very retreat is "Turning It Over * Recovery-related workshops, open 12-step meet ings. speakers, a dance, and a talent show are all part of the festivities (Thursday Sunday. O ct 6-9. Camp W estwind. north o f Lincoln City. Ore . fo u rd a y s $ l2 0 . three days $100. discount fo r early registration, contact Lavender Waves. PO Box44. Seal Rock. OR97376. 563-3643 ) The Gay and Lesbian Task Force of the American Library Association has Issued a call for nom inations for Its 1 M 4 G a y and L — bian Book A w a rd s Books nominated must have been published in 1994 (C ontact Ellen G reenblatt. C entral Technical Services. Lockwood Library Building. Box 602200. S tate U niversity o f New York. Buffalo. N Y 14260-2200. fax 7/6 -645-59557(12/16) interested lesbians wishing to enhance their public speaking skills Topics cover a variety of issues LCP will provide training (Tina 282-2988. o r LCP office 223-0071 7 (12/2) '94-'95 season The group rehearses Wednesday evenings (Schedule audition 242-1675 7(10/21) Organizers are seeking su rvivo rs and suppo rters fo r a se c ond production of “T h e W ay B a ck ." Artists, singers, storytell ers. actors, musicians, financial contnbutors. coordinators, techni cians. workshop leaders, therapist support staff, and more are needed Attend an organizing meeting and get involved (11 am Saturday. O ct 8. S t Francis Dining Hall. 330 SE 11th Ave . Naom i M orena 735-14 76. or leave m essage 236-0855 ) to AIDS research (M ichelle253-5860before 9 pm. o r pager321-4736. leave you r num ber after the tone 7(12/16) Th e Lesbian C o m m unity P roject's Sp e e ke r's Bureau seeks C ascade A ID S Project needs long-tsrm volunteers to be Pals for people living with symptomatic HIV disease and AIDS. Caring NNOUNCCMCNTSI A local freelance photographer is interested In shooting photoa for a book about drag quoena. cro ss-d r— rs and transsexu als Ten percent o f the profits from the sate o f the finished work will go AIDS in the metropolitan area, including those in Clark County, are encouraged to attend (5-7 pm. fourth Fnday o f the month. Room 120. State O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon S t. 232-1710or 284-6807 7(11/4) Esther's P a n try is a food bank for persons disabled due to AIDS. (5- 7 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays, o ffice hours. 12-3 pm M ondays and Fridays: 12-5pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Suite 123, 1101 N W H oyt S t.. 274-071 1 )1 1 1/4) 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, preven tion. testing information, and local HIV and AIDS resources (Ask fo r som eone In the CAP speakers bureau. 223-5907 ) 0 1/4) Friends of People w ith A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offertng assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428 7(11/4) H IV D a y C e n 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 Mclnnis; Tuesday morning spiritual 'ssues dlscusslon/support group. Wednesday afternoon AA meeting; Thursday morning stress management/support group Additionally the Day Center offers ‘ Friday Flicks. * Tuesday YMCA health/fitness 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 Fnday. 3835 S W Kelly S t. 223-3444 7(11/4) Positive Link connects people who have tested HIV positive with trained HlV-posltlve volunteers for telephone support and information. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project. (223-2437o r 1-800-777-2437, ask fo r Positive U nk.H 11 /4) Positive Pie— 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. O utside In, 1236 S W Salmon. 223-4121 o r CAP 223-5907. 7(11/4) Project Quest, a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment program, offers workshops in basic and advanced guided imagery, therapeutic touch, and otherimmune 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 forworkshops. or to donate time, tools, etc.. 241-6448. 7(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. 7(11/4) Trin ity Episcopal C h u rch Invites all who are affected by or concerned about HIV/AIDS to attend a monthly H— ling S e rv i— and Evensong The service, which follows the Episcopal tradition, 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.. 222-981 1.7(11/4) C entral O re go n C entral O rego n A ID S S u p p o rt T — m provides emotional and practical support services for people with HIV/AIDS and education and outreach to the Central Oregon area. (W nte to: PO Box 9184. Bend. OR 97708. 389-4330 ) (11/4) Coastal O re go n C latsop C oun 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. Astoda. OR 97103. o r call 338-7501. 7(11/4) Coastal A ID S N etw orii is a group o f HIV-positive and HIV- negative people who meet twice a month for support. (Tillam ook, 842-4375; Lincoln C ity. 997-4694.H 1 1/4) Meditation 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 W ednesdays. 2154B N W M ast Place. Lincoln City. 503-994-2488 7(11/4) Eastern O rego n Blue M ountain A ID S Ta s k F o r— (PO Box 701. Pendleton. OR 97081. 278-1529 7(11/4) Southern O re g o n D ouglas C o u n ty A ID S C ouncil sponsors meetings and educa tional activities (3035 Laurel Springs Dnve. Roseburg, OR 97470 440-2761. 7(11 /4 ) O n Tra ck / Th e Allan C ollins A ID S P roject (221 W M ain S t.. M edford. O R 97501. 776-3021. 7(11/4) Rogue A ID S Aw a re ness N etw orii 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 * S t.. G rants Pass OR 97526. 47 1-0979)111/4) R uby Hou— is a residence in Douglas County for people with AID S . Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided. A project of the Douglas County AIDS Council. (3035 Laurel Spdngs Drive. Roseburg. OR 97470, 440-2761 .7(11/4) Southern O regon Lam bda A ssociation Is a Rogue Valley- based organization of lesbians and gay men that does AIDS education outreach (H otline 773-8146. 7-11 pm ; PO Box 4387, M edford. OR 97501. 773-8146 7 (11/4) Willamette Valley HIV/ 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 Drtve. Eugene. 342-5088 7(11 /4) H IV and A ID S 8 u p p o rt G ro u p f o r W om en meets at The Center in Eugene for discussion of the physical, social and economic issues involved. (363-4963 7(11/4) Mid O r e g o n A ID 8 S u p p o rt S e rvi— 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 (7pm M ondays). "Open Door" for persons with HIV/AIDS (7pm Thursdays). "Women Positive" for women with HIV/ AIDS (7pm Fridays), and 'F rid a y A ffa ir" (10am -3pm Fridays) (1410 SE 12th S t . Salem. OR 97302. 363-4963 )1 1 1/4) 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. (363-6618 .7 (11/4) Valley A ID S Inform ation N e tw orii 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 N inth S treet. Corvallis. 752 6322.7(11/4)