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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 16, 1994)
ju s t o u t ▼ d o c a m b o r 10, 1 0 9 4 ▼ 2 5 Bonneville Power Administration Other federal employees welcome (Group information: 230-4 733 o r 631- 7767 ) (5/19) images of the pre World War II Jewish working class by projecting historical photographs onto the visual field of the present Middlebrook' s photography explores African American ethnic identity and the human condition Through Dec 31 (Noon 5 pm Tuesday Saturday. Dec 20-24 by appointment only. 1231 N W Hoyt S t , 225 0210 > A b ook re a d in g g ro u p i s forming to read and discuss works by Latina writers Scheduled to meet the first Sunday of each month No cost. All are welcome to attend. (7 30 pm. h Other Words bookstore. Celeste 235-7351J14/7) B ro th e r to B ro th e r is a social and political group for African American gay and bisexual men Get involved and help set the group s agenda (Call Reggie. 497-4900. o r write 950 Uoyd Center. Suite 50. Portland. 9 7 23 2) (6/15) USIC C o a litio n fo r H u m a n D ig n ity is an anti fascist organizing group concerned with monitoring, exposing and confronting far-right and new- right political groups (7 pm. first and third Thursdays. Metropolitan Community Church. 1644 NE 24 th Ave . 281 -5823 7 12/17) Eaatside Fa m ily C o o p e ra tiv e offers alternative part-time child care in a loving environment created and run completely by parents Lesbian and gay families are welcome (9 am -1 pm. three days per week. 2800 SE Harrison S t . 233 5099)15/19) B o u n d le s s S p irits ! a performance onented choral group of New Thought persuasion seeks experienced, like minded singers and instai mentalists Partnership in group vision includes Tuesday evening re hearsals. Independent rehearsals, and several evening or weekend performances each month (Rehearsals at Unity Church o f Beaverton. Bob 231-5135)14/17) E m p lo y e e « A ss o cia tio n fo r G a y « a n d Le sb ia n s of I I S W E S T C o m p a n ie s is an informal group of gay. lesbian and gay-supportive phone company employees The group provides support for members, and acts as a resource for U S WEST. (Contact Sue Salmon 242-8272)15/19) R o ss C ity G a y F re e d o m B a n d is a concert band open to lesbians, gay men and supportive friends Bring your Instrument and a music stand, if you have one (Mailing address. PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207. information line. 790 2170 7 1 2 /17) Don't play an instrument or sing, but still want to join in the fun? Become a part of the Rose City Gay Freedom Band';, p e rfo rm a n c e flag c o rp s (Samantha Conn 222 9843 ) (2/17) E q u ity Fo u n d a tio n is a statewide community foundation created by lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizations that support its mission o f " access to worth. * (Contact Jim Vegher. PO Box 5696. Portland. 97228 5696. 220-0628. fax 222-5062. e-mail: EquityFund&aol com .)(5/19) Fam ilies P o litica l A c tio n C o m m itte e recently formed to repre sent diverse family structures Efforts will focus on the freedom of families of all types, the integrity of a democratic educational system, and the safety o f all children (PO Box 1485. Sandy. OB. 97055. 503-253 8160 or 503 288 4306 )15/5) ECOVERY A G a y and L e sb ia n A llia n ce A g a in s t D e fa m a tion outpost has been established in Portland to challenge the myths, stereotypes, misinformation and homophobia in our area, and to mobilize rapid responses to media insensitivity and bigotry GLAAD needs volunteers (239-7062 ore-mail "glaadpdxOaot com " 7(6/16) C o -D e p e n d e n ts A n o n y m o u s to r G a y M e n a n d L e sb ia n s meets weekly (7 8 30 pm Sundays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t.. 2 3 1 3760 7 (2/17) G a y m e n 's adult ch ild re n of a lc o h o lic s group (7 30-9 pm Tuesdays, Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t . 231 3760 7 (2/17) Le sbian A v e n g e rs is a direct-action group focused on issues vital to lesbian survival and visibility. (7.30 pm, first and third Thursdays. Laughing H o rse B ooks. 3652 SE D iv is io n S t., wnte PO Box 11544. Portland. OR 97211. o r call 452-5408) (5/19) Live and Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12 Step programs Call for calendar and m eeting tim es (28 02 SE A nkeny S t . 231 37 60 )15/19) Le sbian C o m m u n ity P ro je c t provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community. (223-0071. TDD o r vo ice ) (5/19) R a in b o w R e co ve ry G ro u p meets at the Portland Alano Club For gay men and lesbians in AA (7 pm Mondays upstairs. 7pm Thursdays, in the loft. Northwest 23rd Avenue and Kearney Street >16/16) L o g C a b in R e p u blica ns part of a nationwide coalition of lesbian and gay Republicans. (6:30 pm. third Tuesday o f each month. Hobo's. Lee 642-7292 )13/17) Rational R e c o ve ry meets three times a week at the Center for Rational Thought RR does not mystify addiction and recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a technical solution (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays. 6 pm Fridays, 415 SW 13th Ave . Cliff Walker 239 5359 )16/16) L o v e M a ke s a Fa m ily serves lesbian and gay families through public education and outreach A parents support group meets every second Monday, along with an art group for school-aged children, and a discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm. Bonneville Power Administra tion. 905 NE 11 th A v e . Portland, o r write PO Box 11694. Portland. 97211. 228-3892.) (5/19) Sex and L o v e A d d ic ts A n o n y m o u s You are not alone A 12 Step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional depdency (6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland, 97228,650- 7009 ) (5/19) The N ational C o a litio n fo r G a y , Le sbia n and Bisexual Y o u th is a new organization of groups and individuals formed to serve the needs of queer youth across the country. Current projects include the devel opment of a national database of resources (PO Box 24589. San Jose. CA 95154-4589.) (4/21) OC I AL N o rth w e s t G e n d e r A llia n ce is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 646-2802 )15/19) O re g o n S exual M in o rity Y o u th N e tw o rk is run by, for and with gay, lesbian and bisexual youth (24 years old and younger) and serves as a network for individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting the needs and concerns of gay. lesbian and bisexual youth ( PO Box 162. Portland. OR97207-0162.228-5976; or Rachel497-3016 (beeper!) (5/19) P a re n ts . Fa m ilie s and F rie n d s o f Le sb ia n s a nd G a y M en provides love and support for all family members and friends of lesbians and gay men Meets the fourth Wednesday of every month. (7-9 30pm. Augustana Lutheran Church. Northeast 15th Avenue and Knott Street, or write. PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232-7676 7 (5/19) P h oe nix R ising F o u n d a tio n In c . is a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities. Services are open to all and include individual, couples, family and group counseling and support groups Sliding scale fee and some insurance coverage is available Social/support groups for sexual m in o rity youth are W in d f ir e (m eets do w ntow n). A w a k e n in g s (meets at Harry's Mother on the east side), and Q -C r e w (meets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at Harry's Mother) Coming out groups for men. women and youth meet regularly The agency also can provide educational sessions and inservce training on homophobia (620 S W Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland, OR 97204. 223-8299 )15/19) Zo a S m ith a p p e a rs w ith ro ck duo T h ird U n c le at “ A W in ter S olstice P o e try P a rty ” at C lin to n S tre e t Th e a te r D e c . 21 and fourth Mondays. First B aptist Church. McMinnville. Ore , 503-434-6266 or 503-434-8699) (3 /1 7) T ra n s g re s s iv e S e x u a lity is an open forum for exploration and discussion which has as its focus nontraditlonal gender and sexual identities. Men. women and other sexes are welcome Meets the second and fourth Thursdays. (7 pm, It s M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Btvd 7(5/19) New W o m e n 's W ritin g G ro u p meets to exchange constructive feedback on members' fiction and poetry (4-6 pm. every Sunday. Third World Coffee. 232-3188)12/17) W o m e n W riters* G ro u p self-assignment, check-in, feedback For dedicated women over 40. (223-0761 .7 14/7) P o rtla n d Bisaxual W om a n is a discussion group for bisexual women or any woman who may be wondering about her sexuality A forum for exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and information about bisexuality Women of any age. race, culture encouraged to attend (7- 9pm, second and fourth Fridays. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne B lv d . preregister 236-0505 or 283 6433 ) 14/7) P o rd a n d ia 's P rid e Gay and lesbian employees of the city of Portland. Multnomah County and M etro meet downtown once a month for lunch, networking and socializing (245-2634.) 14/7) P rid e N o rth w e s t is an ongoing organization that plans Lesbian/Gay Pride and other Pride-associated events (PO Box 6611. Portland OR 97228. 295 9788)16/15) R a d ica l W om en is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism, anti -gay bigot ry and labor exploitation Meets every third Thursday (6 30 pm, Northwest Service Center. 1819 N W Everett St.. Room 201. 228 3090. fax 223-2390 )15/19) R a in b o w is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League of Portland (280-2600) (6/15) S to p p in g V io le n c e A g a in s t W om e n is a direct-action and educa tion group that recognizes pornography and prostitution as extremes on a continuum of violence against women (777-2796 7 (5/19) T o g e th e r W o rk s ,i support group for lesbians, gay men. bisexuals and friends Activities include discussion on timely topics and social activities Meet others in a neutral, safe environment (7 30pm. second A lc o h o l a n d D ru g H e lp L in e (2328083m Portland) and Y o u th Line (233- 1113m Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance Call 1 -800-621 -1646 from elsewhere in Oregon Service of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6/15) The A n ti-V io le n c e Lin e at 7 9 6 -1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic O u ts id e of P o rtla n d , ca ll 1 -8 0 0 -7 9 6 -1 7 0 3 A service of the Lesbian Community Project. (5/19) B a tte re d Le sbia n S u p p o rt G ro u p is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally battered in their relationships with women IWomenspace. Eugene. 485-6513. ask for Carrie ) (5/19) B a tte re d L e sb ia n O u tre a c h and C o m m u n ity S u p p o rt offers a confidential, weekly, support group in Washington 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 503-948-7579 )13/3) Call the B ia s C rim e U n it of the Portland Police at 8 2 3 -0 4 3 4 if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland Shirley Zahler and Frank Jolly are the bias crime detectives If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1 (6/15) The D o m e s tic V io le n ce R e s o u rc e C e n te r provides a 24 hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children escaping domestic violence (640-1171 7(3/3) C a s ca d e B e a n s a group of like minded men who support and further the Bear Movement for Bears and their admirers in the Northwest The group is currently having a membership drive (625 S W I Oth Ave . Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 per year membership dues. Bear Line 323 6071 7 (6/16) Eastside O u t is a woman's night of entertainment, dancing and community every Sunday DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live entertainment Don't be left out! (9 pm midnight. East Avenue Tavern. 727 E Burnside S t . $2. 236 6900 )14/1) Ja m is o n / Th o m a s G a lle ry presents work by M a rk C a ld e ro n and N ic k B lo s s e r Calderon's show. "Santos." is of religious pyrographs handmade Mexican bark paper seared with branded images Blosser exhibits delicate egg tempera paintings inspired by walks in the fields and woods of East Tennessee Through Dec 31. (10 am-6 pm Tuesday Saturday. 1313 NW G ksan S t . 222-0063) The P o rtla n d A r t M u se u m presents "French P rin ts from the A g e o f R o din showing in conjunction with its Ftodin exhibition Through Jan 22 (10am-5pm Tuesday Sunday. 1219SWParkAve .$ 5 general. $3 50 seniors. $ 2 5 0 students. 226-2811 ) P ink L in k The Resource Line Prerecorded information in over 20 categories including women's resources, night spots. AIDS/HIV. and more (2 4 1 -9769; administration• 243-3424.) (5/19) A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women (245-1524 J (5/19) T w e n ty -fiv e local potters and artists have combined talents to open Esse nce of Fire a seasonal gallery of clay works A percentage of proceeds will be donated to the Salvation Army's Greenhouse Project for homeless children Open through Dec 31. (11 am -7pm Monday- Saturday. 11 am-5 pm Sunday. 3303 SE Division St.. 233-5307 ) R ic h a rd K ra ft and Jo s e p h Biel present an installation in the Portland Building lobby through Jan 13. The untitled work combines photographs from Auschwitz and Majdanek with images and objects which refer to other periods of Jewish history and literature (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 1120 S W Fifth Ave ) T h e A n n u a l H o lid a y S h o w at G ra ysto n e G a lle ry will feature the work of Betsy Bensen, Sandra Moore. Ros Samnang. Emil Stang. David Delamare and Katie Swenson, through Dec 31 (10 am-6 pm daily, through Dec 24, 3279 SE Hawthorne B tvd. 238-0651 ) G a lle ry 114 will display the work of Paul D a h lq u is t a nd L o rra in e R itch e y Dahlquist's series. ’ Bookmarks." consists of five frame photographic images of people, places and ordinary objects Ritchey will be showing paintings and drawings about the shadow side of our lives, as well as newer photographs of her trip to Malaysia (Noon-6 pm Tuesday Saturday basement level. 1100 N W Glisan S t . 243 3356 ) M e tro C lu b is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them Potlucks monthly on the fourth Sunday (598 3442 7 14/7) T h e Real C o n n e c tio n ! A social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers, musicians and creative in all the disciplines Informal potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month (Call for meeting details Todd 288 4 736 or Mike 282 0107 7(5/19) Sa lo n G ro u p (formerly Women in Academia Salon) is a tea and discussion group Stimulating and varied topics Everyone is welcome (224 0 5 3 7 ) 15/19) T h ird S u n d a y B ru n c h invites all lesbian women to its monthly potluck Join other warm, friendly and interesting women (11 am. every third Sunday. 650 2255 ) 16/16) T ra v e l L a m b d a C o n n e c tio n s C lu b offers gay men over 40 the opportunity to travel with low cost accommodations Members stay in private homes of other gay men Be a hosting or non hosting member and have a "home away from-home” experience (TLC Club. PO Box 86492. Portland. OR 97286. 598 3442 7(4/7) V O I C E S (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets) is a self support group for queer youth Meets weekly Free pizza An interagency project of Phoenix Rising (223 8299) and Outside In (223 41217 (5/19) PIRITUALI1Y B e tty D u rh a m 's c o m p u te r-b a se d p a intings will be exhibited at the University of Oregon. Portland Center Fler creative process con sists of combining digital dots made by a computer with the traditional artistic medium of paint and canvas Through Jan 4 (9 am-5 pm Monday Friday. 722 S W Second Ave ) C o n g re g a tio n N e v e h S h a lo m 1 conservative) sponsors a gay and lesbian outreach Meetings, services and other events are held monthly All interested people are invited to attend (Sheri Cordova 246 8831 7 (5/19) B lu e S k y G a lle ry is exhibiting photographs by S h im o n A ttie of Germany and W illie M id d le b ro o k if Compton. Calif A llie s "Finstere Medine" (in Yiddish it means "dark district") series creates phantom F irs t U n ita ria n C h u rc h o f P o rtla n d welcomes lesbians, gay men and bisexuals (Services 8 30. 10. and 11 30 am Sundays 1011 SW 12th A ve. Bill 236 2830 7 (5/19)