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M i Listings o f events, announcements and groups that are specifi
cally relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color in
O regon are provided free o f charge
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It's My Pleasure presents workshops to the com m unity, designed
to educate and inspire A fee o f $3-$5 w ill be charged fo r m ost
workshops, on a sliding scale A ll funds go directly to the presenter Is
Homosexuality a Sin? Learn biblical self defense fo r those who
say it is Presented by the Rev A lice Knotts A ll "gay-friendlies"
welcom e (Friday. O ct 21. $3-$5) Welcoming Lesbians Potiuck
a social network evening Bring a dish to pass and your own service
All lesbians welcom e (6 30pm Saturday. O ct 22. call h r location. $5)
Sam train is the final harvest, a tim e when one thing gives way to make
room fo r another Bring candle in holder and join other women in a ritual
of transform ation W omen only (Wednesday. O ct 26). Portland Bl-
Woman support group W omen only Topic: relations w ith non-bi
partners Call to reserve a seat (Friday. O ct 28) Living Together
Agreement and property issues for " nonm arrleds' by Portland
attorney Cindy Cum fer Advice and a starting place for discussion on
these m atters in your relationship (Thursday. Nov 3). (Unless other
wise noted all workshops are free and start at 7 pm. 4526 SE
Hawthorne B tvd . must preregister. 236-0505 )
Com m unity meeting for those interested in working on next
year's Cay and Lesbian Pride Parade and Festival (Call for
date and location 295-9788 )
Jewish and new in town? The Jew ish Federation offers the
booklet Shalom Portland A Newcomer s Guide to Portland. Oregon s
Jewish Past and Present (Free. 245-6219 7 (2 /3 )
Sister Spint presents a variety of events Feminist Christian Com
munion is held at the Queen of Heaven G nostic Chapel This service
Heart of the West Festival is the first of what is planned to be an
annual event, a com bination wom yn's music festival and Las Vegas
vacation— a hotel fest! A variety o f w orkshops, daily dance classes and
com petitions, and a wom yn's craft area are part o f the extravaganza
Am ong the slated entertainers Lucie Blue Tremblay. JoAnn Loulan.
Karen W illiam s and Dos Fallopia (Fnday Sunday. Nov 4-6. Hacienda
Hotel and Casino. Las Vegas. N e v . $299. 1 -800 GET PLUS )
Letitia Gomez. Glen Maxey and Phill W ilson (Nov 11-13. Ivy Young
202-332 6483. ext 3304. TTY 202 3 3 2 4 2 1 9 )
Building Connections Among Hospices. AIDS Service
Organizations, and People Affected with HIV is a one-day
program in which participants w ill explore issues related to hospice
care and support fo r people living w ith HIV. Local authorities w ill be on
hand to share their knowledge and to network. (8 30 am-4 30 pm
Thursday. N ov 10. World Forestry Center. 4033 S W Canyon R d . $25
includes lunch and conference materials. 225-6373.)
The Multnom ah C ounty Health Departm ent is currently conducting
paid, confidential interviews of African American gay and
bisexual men The surveys are inform al and address frequency of
condom use. level o f com m unication w ith sexual partners and methods
of obtaining inform ation Participants w ill receive a $15 g ift certificate
to Fred M eyer (Jonathan 248-3030 ) ( 2/1 7)
Confluence N orthw est offers a two-day experiential workshop on the
im pact o f diversity on the conflict resolution process Called Mediat
ing Across Cultures, the training is designed to equip m ediators
and other conflict resolvers w ith the awareness and skills to work
effectively w ith cultural differences. (8 am-5 pm Wednesday and
Thursday. N ov 9 -10. $295 includes manual, lunches and certificate o f
completion. 243-2663 )
Lesbian wannabe writers a support group is form ing to explore
and develop interest and skill In various types o f w riting— poetry,
prose, nonfiction M eets fo r the firs t tim e in the fall o f 1994 An interest
in w riting Is all that is required (M arty 297-3480 ) ( 3 /1 7 )
The Lesbian Community Project's Speaker's Bureau seeks
interested lesbians wishing to enhance their public speaking skills.
Topics cover a variety o f issues. LCP w ill provide training. (Tina
282-2988. o r LCP office 223 0071 7 (1 2 /2 )
The Portland Women's Crisis Line announces openings in its
volunteer training for men interested in working to end violence against
women and children. The training is 40 hours over three and one-half
weeks The Portland W om en's C risis Line serves wom en and children
who are survivors o f dom estic and sexual violence (Application
deadline Monday. O ct 24. 232-4176 )
Singers and instrumentalists are invited to sing and/or accom
pany a vocal ensemble sponsored by Shalom M inistries M usic w ill
include a variety o f styles, religious and social com m ent, in support o f
cM I rights fo r all (760 4215 ) (2/17 )
The ‘ Start Making a Reader Today" book and reading program
is looking for volunteers to read w ith kindergarten, first and second
grade children M eet fo r one hour a week to read one-on-one w ith
selected students Twice a month. SMART students take home a
brand new book to keep A program o f the O regon Children s Founda
tion (Literacy Line I 800 322 8715. o r O CF 221-2012 ) (12/2)
a w orkshop on this topic w ill be held fo r professionals, service
providers and fam ilies The events underscore the growing recognition
that the cultural background o f a m entally ill person can im pact her or
his treatm ent (Forum 5 30 pm Thursday. Nov 17. Room 75. Uncoln
Hall. Southwest Broadway and Market Street, free, workshop 8 am-
4 30pm Friday. N ov 18. Room 338. Smith Memorial Center. 1825SW
Broadway. $65. 725-3711 )
Single and considering parenthood? A seven-week group for
Happy Hallowaan!
The University of Oregon Q ussr Film Festival is now accept
ing subm issions fo r a juried screening of queer films and
videos to be included in the festival Categories include narrative/
drama, docum entary and experim ental Prizes range from $50 to $200.
W orks m ust be 45 m inutes or less and subm itted on 1 /2 * video for
fudging Deadline is Nov 1. (For entry h rm s Student Activities
Resource Office. EMU Suite 2. University o f Oregon. Eugene. OR
97403. o r call Debby Martin 346-43 75. o r fax 346-4400 7 (11 /1 )
of St Philip Neri Parish w ill hold a prayer vigil around Ballot Measure
13 at S t Philip's (7 3 0 p m Thursday. N ov 3. Southeast 16th Avenue
and Division Street. 2 3 1 -4955 )
The J o u r n a l o f A u s t r a lia n L e s b ia n F e m in is t S tu d ie s is a
forum for lesbian research and radical fem inist ideas (JALFS. PO Box
364. Glebe 2037. Australia ) (1 2 /1 6 )
Lesbian and Gay Couples' Enrichment Retreat is a weekend
designed to support and encourage couples in com m itted relationships
to explore the many facets o f intim acy Retreat leaders are Sharon
Bowland and Joyce M cM anus, they have been friends fo r 18 years and
com m itted partners fo r 7 years (FndaySunday. O ct 28-30. The See
Vue. Vachats. Ore . $ 3 0 0 includes lodging, some meals and materials.
284 3 4 2 6 )
Call for scripts one act or full length P riority given to one-acts
Should deal w ith an aspect o f cultural diversity Selected scripts w ill
receive an honorarium o f $100 Deadline Dec 1. (Send to Interstate
Firehouse Cultural Center Theatre. 5340 N Interstate. Portland. OR
97217. h r return o f script send S A S E ) (11 /1 8)
The follow ing talks are scheduled at the Crim son Phoenix Introduc
tion to Tantra by Anna M arti. ( 7 pm Friday. O ct 21) Show and
Tell: Pheromones— Fact or Fantasy? ( 7 pm Monday. O ct 24,
free' Vibrator Use for Women Only by Laurie G ilm er (7 pm
Wednesday. Oct 26) (Unless otherwise specified a $5 donation is
requested. 1876 S W Fifth Ave please preregister. 2 2 8 0 1 2 9 )
Oregon AIDS Hotline, a service o f the Cascade AIDS Project,
provides Inform ation and referral, treatm ent Inform ation, health pro
vider resources and free theater tickets fo r people w ith H IV/AID S.
(223 AIDS o r I-800-777-AIDS ) ( 11/4)
AIDS Hotline (1-800-777 AIDS 7(11/4)
The Aries Project offers free group counseling by phone fo r men
concerned about AIDS and unprotected sex. Confidential, anonymous
groups o f men share their experiences (1-800-999-7517.7(11/4)
Benefits Advocacy Clinic is held every Monday to assist HIV-
posltrve people w ith governm ental benefits and housing form s. Spon
sored by the Cascade AIDS Project and M ultnomah County HIV Clinic.
( 10:30 am-noon. Cascade AIDS Project. Suite3 0 0 ,6 2 0 S W Fifth Ave.)
C lient service advocates can also assist HIV-positive people by
appointm ent (223-5907). (11 /4 )
The Buddy Network is a nonprofit personal ad service for HIV
positive people only. (.Send a SASE to PO Box 23251. SanDiego. CA
92193.) (11 /4 )
Cascade AIDS Project provides counseling, support groups, advo
cacy. activities and information for people with HIV/AIDS 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 7 On the third Friday, the group will meet at
Esspress It co ffe e house (5-8 pm. second floor. 1026 SW Stark).
M enTalk II presents the safer sex workshop Speaking of Sax...
offered the first and third Thursdays of every month. Open to all gay and
bisexual men. the free workshop focuses on negotiating skiNs and eroticizing
safer sex (6-9:30pm. offices) CAP continues its Drop-In HIV Tasting
Program for gay and bisexual men which offers confidential and anony
mous testing (6-8 pm every Tuesday, offices). (CAP offices, Suite 300.
620 SW Fifth Ave . 223-5907 ) (1 1/4)
C A P Support Group Program hosts a Tuesday afternoon and
M onday evening Family and Friends group; and Friday afternoon and
evening Gay and Bisexual M en's Sym ptomatic and Asym ptomatic
groups New groups are continually form ing, based on interest. Poten
tial topics include W omen 's Sym ptomatic and Asym ptom atic 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 (223-59077 The following are
ongoing groups: A free grief support group for people who have
experienced any type o f loss due to HIV/AIDS is being offered weekly
(7-9 pm Thursdays, offices) A drop-in group fo r HIV-negative gay
and bisexual 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. M eets
every other Monday. (7-9 pm. offices, call Graham h r details). (CAP
offices. Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth A v e . 223-5907.7(11/4)
Computerized AIDS Ministries Network is a com puter net
work designed to provide a medium through which people may obtain
current inform ation and resources to assist in m inistering to (persons
im pacted by HIV disease. A project o f the Health and W elfare M inis
tries Program Departm ent of the General Board of Global M inistries o f
the United M ethodist Church A modem is required to access this
service (212-870-3953 o r 1-800-542-5921.7(11/4)
Portland State U niversity w ill present a public forum on 'Mental
Illness. Cultural Diversity and Prejudice ' The follow ing day
Have you experienced violence in the workplace because of
sexual orientation, race or gender? OSHA, the O ccupational Safety
and Health Adm inistration, in conjunction w ith the U S Departm ent of
Labor, is considering creating a new standard that deals w ith violence
in the workplace It must be educated to include a provision regarding
hate crim es Inform ation is needed about physical attacks, harass
m ent. etc . no m atter when it happened or whether it was done b y an
Multnomah County HIV Clinic gives anonymous HIV antibody
tests by eppointm ent only (2483775). C ounty services also include an
HIV outreach program (2485020). (1 1 /4 )
shops the first and third M onday o f every m onth at the HIV Day Center.
Educational m aterials and a speakers bureau are also available ( 8 8
pm. 3835 S W Kelly. 650-7032 ) (2/17)
Club BBS is a com puter bulletin board with AID S/H IV inform ation.
CDC daily summaries. AIDS newsletters from around the world, and
support fo r A ID S/H IV affected individuals. Huge file base, and online
text file inform ation 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 7 9 8 8 X 3 /3 )
94-'95 season Thegroup rehearses W ednesday evenings (Schedule
audition 2 4 2 -1 675 X 10 /2 1)
Ministry to People Living with HIV/AIDS seeks to provide for
the spiritual needs o f fam ilies and individuals affected by the epidem ic
through prayer, worship and educational experiences (Milwaukie
Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logus Road, call M Lee Budeson.
654-6770.) (1 1/4)
The NAMES Project Portland C hapter runs panel-making w ork
community-based AIDS service organization in Clackamas County.
Programs include HIV prevention education, support groups fo r people
affected by HIV/AID S. and a Personal Active Listener program for
people w ith AIDS. (Call 653-8738 or write CCARE. 4 790 SE Logus
R d. Milwaukie. OR 97 22 27 (3 /4)
Bridges Vocal Ensemble is looking for tenors and basses for the
The Gay and Lesbian and Peace and Justice commissions
to AIDS research (Michelle 253-5860before 9 pm. o r pager321-4 736.
leave your number after the tone 7(12/16)
Clackamas County AIDS Relief Effort is a newly formed,
bisexual teens Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24
hours a day (213-731-0390 )
Wicca 101 A one-year class begins Sunday. N ov 6 Topics covered
w ill include Greek. C eltic and N orse m ythology; the wheel o f the year,
goddess lore; pagan theology, ritual design, coven structure; astrol
ogy; herbalism , and spell casting. ( 1 1 am 3 pm Sunday, to register
503-650 7045) (4 /7 )
a book about drag queans, cross-dressers and transsexu
als Ten percent o f the p ro fits from the sale o f the finished work w ill go
The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force will hold its
annual skills-building conference, this year called "Creating
Change. " in Dallas. Texas Featured speakers w ill include M el W hite.
The Zone is an on-line com puter bulletin board for lesbian, gay and
Irvington residents are invited to join the Irvington Gay and
Lesbian Association. (281 6781 7 (4 /2 1 )
A local freelance photographer is interested in shooting photos for
The board of directors o f G eneric Leather Productions o f W ashington
announces that it has canceled the 1999 Washington Stats
Ms. Leather contest GLP thanks all o f the women and men who
volunteered to assist w ith the contest fo r their interest and support.
(2 0 6 -2 3 3 -8 5 2 7 X 4 /2 1)
Is now open to all W heelchair accessible (7 30 pm Wednesday. Oct
26. 2229 SE Market S t ). Mystical Lecture Series tonight.
"M ystical Image In the Visions o f Julian o f N orw ich " The guest
speaker is the Rev Frodo Okulam (7 30 pm Thursday. O ct 27.
Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24th Ave .. $5-$8. $40 h r
series) Samhain Celebration (7 pm Sunday. Oct. 30. call h r
location) (Unless otherwise noted, all events are at the SisterSpirit
office. Suite 426. 408 S W Second Ave . 294 0645.)
single people considering becoming parents begins in late O ctober
Topics w ill include the "how -tos* o f insem ination and adoption, build
ing support system s, financial realities, confronting one's values, fears
and life goals, the m yths and realities o f single parenting, and other
ways to havechildren in one's life (Susan Rosenthatl. LCSW. 223-1313.)
( 10 / 21 )
employer, co-w orker or outsider. (Contact Doug Young. 131 H arthrd
S t . Suite C. San Francisco. C A94114. 4 1 5 -6 2 8 3 1 3 7 X 1 2 /1 6 )
Our Houee 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.. 234-0175.7(11/4)
Positive Link connects people who have tested HIV positive w ith
trained HIV-positive volunteers fo r telephone support and inform ation.
Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project. (223-2437o r 1-800-777-2437.
ask for Positive L in k J d 1/4)
Positive Piece is a weekly gathering o f HIV-positive youth and their
friends A safe place to talk about living w ith HIV. Free pizza! (6-7.30
pm Thursdays. Outside In, 1236 S W Salmon. 223-4121 o r CAP
223-5907 7(1 1/4)
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 h r workshops.or
to donate time, tools, etc.. 241-6448.7(11/4)
Tod's Com er provides free clothing fo r people w ith AIDS. A service
of the Friends o f People w ith AIDS Foundation. (245-7428 7(1 1 /4 )
Trinity Episcopal Church invites all who are affected by or
concerned about H IV/AID S to attend a m onthly Healing Service
and Evensong The service, which follow s the Episcopal tradition,
lasts 35 minutes and is follow ed by a free, sim ple evening meal and
social tim e. W heelchair accessible (5 pm. second Sunday o f each
month. 147 N W 19th Ave . 22 2 -9 8 1 1 X 1 1 /4 )
Central Oregon
Central Oregon AIDS Support Team provides em otional and
practical support services fo r people w ith H IV/AID S and education and
outreach to the Central O regon area (W rite to: PO Box 9184. Bend.
OR 97708. 389-4330 ) (1 1 /4 )
Coastal Oregon
Clatsop County AIDS Coalition is a com m unity-based organiza
tion form ed to educate and give support to persons who are HIV
positive and their fam ilies and loved ones (PO Box 445. Astoria. OR
97103. o r call 338-7501.7(11 /4)
Coastal AIDS Network is a group o f HIV-positive and HIV
negative people who meet tw ice a m onth for support. (Tillamook.
842-4375: Lincoln City. 997-4694.7(1 1 /4 )
Meditation and Chat with Ishvara, Enlightened M aster, at
Shambhala. Ishvara's philosophy includes everyone, and the gay.
lesbian and bisexual com m unity is invited and welcom ed. (10 am
Sundays. 7 pm Wednesdays. 2154B N W M ast Place, Lincoln City.
503-994-2488 7(1 1/4)
Eastern Oregon
Blue Mountain AIDS Task Force (PO Box 701. Pendleton. OR
97081. 278-1 5297(1 1/4)
Southern Oregon
Douglas County AIDS Council sponsors m eetings and educa
tional activities. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive, Roseburg, OR 97470.
440-2761 7(1 1/4)
OnTrack/The Allan Collins AIDS Project (221 W Main S t .
M edhrd. OR 97501. 776-3021.) ( 1 1/4)
Rogue AIDS Awareness Network offers an HIV and AIDS
support group 7:30 pm Tuesdays as w ell as a gay and bisexual support
group 7:30 pm W ednesdays (1215 S W "G " S t . Grants Pass. OR
97526. 471-0979.7(1 1/4)
Ruby House is a residence in Douglas C ounty fo r people w ith AIDS.
Communitywida consumer group forming all people with HIV/
AIDS in the metropolitan area, including those in Clark County, are
encouraged to attend. (8 7 pm. fourth Friday o f the month. Room 120,
State Office Building. 800NE Oregon S t . 232-171O or284-68077(11/4)
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 2 7 6 1 X 1 1/4 )
Esther's Pantry is a food bank for persons disabled due to AIDS. (5-
Southern Oregon Lambda Asaociation is a Rogue Valley-
7pm Tuesday and Thursday, office hours. 12-3 pm Monday and Friday:
12-5 pm Tuesday and Thursday. Suite 123. 1101 N W Hoyt St
2 7 4 -0 7 1 1 X 1 1 /4 )
based organization o f lesbians and gay men that does AIDS education
outreach (Hotline 773-8146. 7-11 pm: PO Box 4387. M ed hrd . OR
97501. 773-8146 ) (1 1 /4 )
For the Women is an education project offered by Cascade AIDS
Willamette Vallay
HIV/ AIDS Resources provides free emotional and nonmedical prac
Project. This program is aimed directly at women and people that work
w ith and for women The program w ill provide home parties and staff
education focusing on: wom en's issues, transm ission risks, preven
tion, testing inform ation, and local HIV and AIDS resources (Ask h r
someone in the CAP speakers bureau. 223-5907.7(11/4)
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation is a nonprofit organi
zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428 7(11/4)
HIV Day Center offers unique hospitality, inform ation and a variety
of services to all persons w ith HIV/AIDS to help them cope intellectu
ally. em otionally, spiritually and socially with the virus Dinner is offered
on Monday; lunches Tuesday through Friday Specialized services
include Daily Bread Express fo r the homebound. Monday evening
support group/relaxation techniques. Monday evening "M ass in the
Time of AIDS with the Rev Gary M clnnis; Tuesday morning spiritual
issues discussion/support group. W ednesday afternoon AA meeting;
Thursday morning stress m anagem ent/support group. Additionally
the Day Center offers " Friday F licks." Tuesday YMCA 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 7(11/4)
HIV 12-etop meetings apply the 12-step principles to coping with
the epidemic. For persons w ith HIV or AIDS, support persons, friends,
partners and caregivers (7 pm Thursdays. 2005 SE 11th Ave
230-9270)111/4)
Living with HIV is a safe place to share and gain support W eekly
m eetings sponsored by Phoenix Rising. (223-8299 7(11/4)
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tical support services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends,
and those grieving (3477 E Amazon Drive. Eugene. 342 5088.)(11/4)
HIV and AIDS Support Group f o r Women m eets at The C enter
in Eugene fo r discussion o f the physical, social and econom ic issues
involved (363-4963 7(11/4)
Mid-Oregon AIDS Support Service provides inform ation and
support to men and women w ith H IV/AID S. and to their friends, fam ily
and caregivers. Support groups include; "S houlders" fo r friends,
fam ily and caregivers (7 pm Mondays). "O pen D oor" fo r persons w ith
H IV/AID S (7 pm Thursdays). "W om en P ositive" fo r women w ith H IV /
AIDS (7p m Fridays), and 'F ridayA ffair’ (10am -3pm Fridays) (1410
SE 12th S t. Salem. OR 97302. 363-4963 7(1 1/4)
This Moment is a support group m eeting in a home setting in Salem,
open to people w ith HIV o r AIDS and their fam ilies. Social, em otional
and referral support are provided This program is an outreach o f the
Sweet S pirit M etropolitan Com m unity Church. (363-6618 7 (1 1 /4 )
Valley AIDS Information Network offers inform ation, support,
speakers and referrals fo r people affected by H IV/AID S Call VAIN s
24-hour h o tlin e .0 2 8 S W Ninth Street. Corvallis. 752-6322 o r
800-588-AIDS) (11 /4 )
Washington state
Cowlitz Wahkiakum Health District AIDS Program provides
services for people w ith AIDS o r H V Included are counseling, testing
and support groups Call to arrange a screening interview . (C Clark
Geer. 2 0 6 -4 2 8 7 4 0 0 X 1 1 /4 )