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ju st o ut ▼ July 2 1. 1 0 0 9 T 23 Yamhill County Public Health Department offers community outreach and HIV prevention education (Call Norm Costa. 434-7525. press I or write 412 N Ford. McMinnville. OR 97128) (10/6) Cheney 654-2807). Support G roup Facilitators are currently needed (call Toni Hughes 654-2807). (11/17) Bradley-Angle House needs volunteers to do direct service work, answer the 24-hour crisis line, staff the emergency shelter, facilitate battered women's support groups in the community, work with children's groups, or serve on the board of directors. (282-9940.) (11/17) W a s h in g to n Life Force, a coalition for people living with HIV/AIDS in Southwest Washington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the month All supportive persons are welcome (N oon-3 pm. S t C hristopher's House. 4716 NE 44th St.. Vancouver, o r w rite: PO Box 86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095. 360-573-7304 )( 10/17) O u r House of Portland, a care facility for people living and dying with AIDS, is recruiting volunteer resident care providers and receptionists. If you have a particular skill to share, or time and a willingness to work with people living and dying with AIDS please call. (Judith Rizzio 234-0175.) (8/4) Phoenix Rising Foundation has a new computerized information BROADCAST and referral system and is recruiting volunteers to work either morning or afternoon shifts to help give out information. Training is provided to use this data base. (Darson La Pan 223-8299.) (8/18) The Heart of Portlaadi A Capitol Report is a monthly show hosted by state Rep Gall Shibley A variety of timely news Issues are discussed (Shown on. Channel 11. 7 pm. third Fridays. Channel 33. 7 30 pm. third M ondays ) (6/15) Volunteers are needed to help deliver alcohol and drug triage services at the O regon Partnership Help Lina Volunteers are asked to invest 12 hours of pre-service training and to commit to four or five hours per week. (Kelly 232-8091X . 9/15) The community public affairs show Lavender Menace lias changed its air dates. (8 pm. second and fourth Tuesday. Paragon Channel 33; repeats 10pm Saturday. Channel 2 7 and 10pm Monday. Channel 11. to get involved in production: Satya Riversong 238-8564 K 6 /1 5) The Lesbian Com m unity Project Speaker's Bureau is looking for volunteer speakers No experience necessary (Sharon 774-3995.) (8/18) The Snickers LaB arr Show, with talk for gay men. lesbians and bisexuals Snickers features a summer special, with transsexuals and morel (10 pm Thursday. Aug 3. channel 11. 727-2491 ) (10/6) Southw est Washington Health District is recruiting volunteers to participate in its Com panion Caro Program assisting HIV positive clients Volunteers provide at least four hours per week of emotional/practical support Next training will be in late summer. (Con tact Becky Bilyeu. Volunteer Coordinator. 360-695-9215. ext. 3151.) (11/3) W orkshops A ll-H ill Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month OHSU. VA. Shriners and any other Pill Hill students, faculty, sta ff and friends are welcome. (Diana 774-0503 o r S co tt 494-5 2 2 7 X 5 /1 9 ) It's M y Pleasure presents workshops and events to the lesbian community, designed to educate and Inspire Lesbian Potlucki facilitated by Alice Knotts and Jeanne Knepper. Bring a dish to share and your own service (6 30 pm Friday. July 21. $5). Sex To ys 101 1 a fun how-to for women only. Leam about erotic toys (7 pm Tuesday. July 25. free). (4526 SE Hawthorne B lv d . please preregister unless otherwise noted: 236-0505.) Portland State University's School of Extended Studies presents atwo- day workshop on the pow er of nonviolence and its use In resolving conflicts. The instructor is A ru n Gandhi, founder of the M .K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence and grandson of Mohandas K. Gandhi. Two workshop sessions are offered. This is a noncredit course Gandhi will also give a free noon lecture in the Smith Center Ballroom. PSU Campus, on Wednesday. Aug 2. (9 am-3:30 pm, session 1: Thursday-Friday. July ¿7-28: session 2: Monday-Tuesday. July 31-Aug. I. Campus M inistry, firs t flo o r lounge, 633 SW M ontgom ery. $125. to register: 725-4832 o r 1-800-547-8887. ext 4832.K 7/21) G A L A of Clark College, a campus club and support group for gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, meets weekly. Septem ber to June (Noon Tuesdays, fo r room location call advisors Kathy Bobula 699-0328 o r David Oates 699-0305 9 (5 /1 9 ) Western States Chiropractic College Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance meetings are open to the chiropractic community (W estern States Student A ffairs O ffice 2 5 1 -5707) (6/16) Th e W omen's Herbalist Conference will be held July 28-30 in Dexter, Ore. Topics will include AIDS, aromatherapy, arthritis, birthing, breast care, Candida, cervical cancer, depression, diabetes, fibroids, first aid, herb cultivation, menopause, migraines, schizophrenia, skin conditions and ulcers (Lost Valley Educational Center. Dexter. O re . $125-$225 sliding scale, make checks payable to Aura o f the A rts Inc. and send to The W om en 's Herbalist Conference. PO Box 383. Ashland. O R 97520. inform ation 482-9628days. o r4 8 2 -7 01 1 evenings.KT/21) and HIV negative, to find support and get involved in helping their community fight AIDS M en Ta lk s are in-home gatherings which provide a safe atmosphere to talk about relationships, safer sex. testing and more (call 223-6339. ext. 160). CAP is recruiting V o lu n teer O utreach W orkers for education materials development, and the MenTalk Home Meeting Program (call Roger 223-5907, ext 130). (CAP offices. S uite 300. 620 S W F ifth A ve . 223-5907.) D o Ju m p Movement Theatre School offers summer Circus Skills Cam ps for children age 3 and up. Kids will leam acrobatics, C A P Support G roup Program s continue to offer a variety of trapeze, unicycling, juggling, clowning and Improvisation. (Two ses sions: July 24-28: Aug 7-11. age 7 and up: 9-11:30 am; ages 3-7: 1-3 pm. Echo Theatre, 1515 SE 37th Ave.. 231-1232.) (8 /4 ) O ne With Heart offers Kids Self-Defense Day Campfor children ages 6-11. Youngsters will develop practical physical and verbal self- defense skills, and leam how to deal with bullies and say "no" to threatening adults. (1-4 pm. July 24-28. 4231 SE Hawthorne B lv d . $150, 2 3 1 -1 9 9 9 X 7 /2 1 ) One With Heart presents Chinese Tai Chi master Wen-Mei Yu, who was selected as China's Top Master Instructor. She will offer Instruction in Liangong. a therapeutic healing exercise, and will teach elements of Wild Goose Q igong in a two-day workshop. (Liangong 6 -9 pm Friday. July 21. $85; W ild Goose Qigong: 9 am-noon and 2-5 pm Saturday and Sunday. July 22-23. $200. both classes: Reed College Gym 2. fo r inform ation and to register M ichelle Rose 231-1 999X 7/21) C indy Tennant, of Raging Hormones fame, is teaching a free improvisational workshop on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, focusing on improv games and developing characters for those who wish to join the M isguided Lives troupe M isguided Lives is an ongoing lesbian (we need men tool) soap opera (Pleasepreregis ter. Portland W om en's Theater C o 287-7707.)( 9/1) Bethroot Gwynn and Hawk Mad rone offer Fly A w a y Home w ork shops for women again this summer In Southern Oregon. Work shops will Include a Lesbian Wrtters' Retreat (June 30-Juty4). a Tai Chi Workshop (Aug. 3-7) and a Personal Theater Workshop (Sept 14) ($100-$200 includes vegetarian meals, to register write Fly Away Home. PO Box 593. M yrtle Creek. OR 97457X 7/21) AIDS & HIV formats including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are AIDS symptomatic and HIV positive asymptomatic, as well as grief and loss support groups. If you would like to join an existing support group, or would like to assist in developing new support groups, contact CAP (C all Project C lient Services 223-5907 ) (5/1 9 ) Clackamas County A ID S Relief Effort is a community-based organization responding to AIDS in Clackamas County by providing HIV prevention and AIDS education presentations, support groups for people affected by HIV/AIDS, assistance with emergency food and clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for HIV positive people and people with AIDS. (C a ll653-8738 o r w rite: CCARE. 4790SELogus Rd.. Milwaukie. OR 9 7 2 2 2 X 1 1/17) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428 7(5/19) The H IV Case Management Partnership Project provides comprehensive HIV-related case management to clients in Clackamas. Columbia. Multnomah, Washington. Yamhill and Clark counties (8.30 am-5 pm. Monday-Friday, fo r referrals call 295-0211 o r fax 295-0986 ) (12/15) H IV Day Center a program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral coun seling and home meal deliveries. Lunch is available Monday through Friday (12 30 pm ) (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 3835 SW Kelly St.. 223-3444X . 12/15) immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats, and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating for people with HIV, yoga, stopping smoking, meditation, and more. Project Quest now offers a Com prehensive Health M an agement G roup for People with H IV / A ID S The group will be facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN. PsyD, and Graham Harriman, M A (Call to receive schedule and preregister fo r workshops. 241 -6448 .7(8/4) Regional A ID S Interfaith N etw ork supports and trains people in developing strategies for increased community awareness about HIV/ AIDS RAIN works with local health departments and community-based organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington to develop “ Faith In Action" opportunities and to assist in prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790 SE Logus Rd.. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738. fax 6 5 3 -0 0 1 3 X 1 0 /6 ) T o d 's C o rne r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service of the Friends of People With AIDS Foundation (245-7428 7(5/19) Trinity Episcopal Ch urch offers a monthly Healing and V e s pers Service with special intentions for those people affected in any way by HIV/AIDS disease Also offered is Hope and Wholeness a spiritually centered support group for people IMng with HIV/AIDS disease Focus is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9 pm Wednes days) (W heelchairaccessible. 147 N W 19th Ave . 222-981 1X 5 /1 9 ) Washington County Health Departm ent H IV Sendees pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individuals counseling Se habla espafiol (Testing 648 8851. call 648-8881 fo r clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro; TDD 6 4 8 -8 6 0 1 X 6 /4 ) Bonneville G ay, Lesbian and Bisexual Resource Groupis for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Administration Other federal employees welcome (Group inform ation: 230-4733 o r 631-7767) (5/19) Brother to Brother is a social and political group for African American gay and bisexual men Get involved and help set the group's agenda (C all 940-7600. o r w rite 950 U oyd Center. Suite 50. Portland. 97232. H 6/15) Eastside Family Coopered ve 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 ) (5/19) Employees Association for Gays and Lesbians of U 8 W ES T Com panies 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 (C ontact Sue Salmon 2 4 2 -8 2 7 2 )( 5/19) Equity Foundation 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-m ail: EquityFundOaol com ) ( 5 /1 9) First Friday Support and Discussion G roup for friends and family of people with eating disorders (First Fridays. 818N W 17th Ave . Joyce Korschgen. M S. LPC. 2 2 1 4531X 10/6) Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Physicians of O regon (Call or C e n tr a l O regon write GLBPO. PO Box 4874. Portland. O R 972084874.233-0047 )(9 /1) support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (503-389-4330) (8/4) other services to the lesbian community (223-0071. TDD o r voice ) S o u th e r n O r e g o n Lesbians Living with Cancer meets bimonthly Partners and family M inistry to People Living with 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 U nited Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logus Road. 654-6770 ) (5/5) Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making w ork Cascade AIDS Project and the Multnomah County Health Departm ent, specifically fo r African American gay and bisexual men A variety o f topics are discussed (7-10 pm. third Wednesdays, to register CAP 223-5907. o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030 ) (8 /4 ) shops the first and third Monday o f every month at the HIV Day C enter Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8 pm. 3 8 3 5 S W K e fy S t. 6 5 0 -7 0 3 2 X 2 /IT ) whose lives are affected by HV/AJDS in Oregon. Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa tion. activities and Inform ation Benefits Advocacy Clinic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV-positive w ith government entitlem ent programs and housing form s/1 0:30 am-noon. CAP offices) Confidential and anonymous D rop-In H IV Testing is provided every Tuesday evening fo r gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP o ffices) The Plus C lu b Social Hour provides a relaxing setting fo r people with HTY/AIDS to meet and mingle socially The group now meets In private homes on the first and third Friday of the month (6:30-9:00pm. call fo r location: Dale 221-3015 o r Brian 228-5889) Speaking of Sax... is an ongoing workshop fo r gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest In hot. protected sex (ca t CAP fo r inform ation) S peak to Y o u r Brothers Pro ject allows gay and bisexual men. both HIV positive Project Quest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and BiNet Oregon offers social, political and support groups to the bisexual community. Its supporters, and bi-curious people A mixed- gender group meets first and third Tuesdays (7 pm. Laughing Horse Books. Bi-Line 2 9 9 -4764X 5/19) living with HIV and AIDS; Mass in Time o f AIDS is held every Monday evening (6 pm ) Contact the Rev Gary Mclnnis for Information about baptism or weddings (3835 SW Kelly St.. 223-3444)1 12/15) Brother to Brother sponsors a MenTalk In conjunction with C eeeede A ID S Project provides nonmedical services to people Individuals with HIV, their families and friends, from Sept 19 to Oct. 24 (6 30-8 30 pm Tuesdays. $15. to register 833-3 5 1 4 X 9 /1 5 ) G eneral Central O regon A ID S Support Team provides services and St.. Portland. OR 97221. Jack Cox 284-6807) (5/19) A ID S Forum Live Is television fo r people w ith AIDS (1108N E Going Project Cope will offer a fall education and support series for Lazarus Com m unity offers spiritual and practical help for people Multnomah County H IV Sendees include anonymous and confi dential HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-ln 248-3775) and HIV Clinical Services for HIV infected persons (248-5020) (5/19) A ID S Hotline ( I -800-777-AIDS ) ( 6 / 15 ) COMMUNITY Laurol Hollom an aa Randy in Th s In c re d ib ly True A d ve n tu re o f T w o G irls in Love, now playing at K O IN C a n to r C inem as. F o r sho w times and prices call 2 2 5 -5 5 5 5 , ext. 4608. O regon A ID S Hotline cosponsored by CAP and the O regon Health Division, provides AIDS Inform ation, support and referral, treatm ent inform ation, and free theater tickets fo r people w ith H IV/AID S Posi tive Link connects people Impacted by hfV /A ID S with trained HIV positive volunteers fo r telephone support and Inform ation (ask fo r Positive Link) (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday; noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437 o r I -800-777-A ID S) (5/1 9 ) O u r Hous e of P ortland is a nonprofit. residential-care facility fo r men and women with AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and quality IMng services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound (Call or drop by during busmen hours. 2727SE Aider St .234-0175 k 5/5) P e o p le of C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S 206-322-7061X 5/19) N e t w o rk (S e a ttle . Douglas County A ID S Council sponsors meetings and educa tional activities Ruby House a project of the council, is a residence In Douglas County for people with AIDS Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg. OR 97470. 4 4 0 -2 7 6 1 X 5 /1 9 ) W il l a m e t t e V alley C a sca d e C o u n e e iln g offers a variety of services for the HIV/AIDS community, including a therapy group for people w ith HIV/AIDS, a support group fo r fam ily and friends, socialization actM tles. counseling, and advocacy Many services are free of charge (111 1/2 Third St.. Hood River. OR 97031. 386-1 2 3 3 X 5 /1 9 ) H IV A lliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical su p port services to persons IMng w ith HIV. their fam ily and friends, and those grieving A c o rn House, a service o f the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (342-2830 ) (34 7 7 E Amazon P kw y. Eugene, m at PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 342 5088 ) (5/1 9 ) Pathfinders is a nonprofit organization that prom otes healthy, safe alternatives for sexually active gay men and other supportive members o t the com m unity in M arion and Polk counties, through funding o f events and actM tles (PO Box 326. Salem. 581-3296X 12/21) VaNey A ID S InlormeUow N etw ork offers inform ation, support, speakers and referrals fo r people affected by HV/AJDS Call VAIN s 24- hour hotline (128 S W Ninth Street. Corva/ia. OR 97339. 503 7526322 o r 1-800 588-A ID S ) (5/5) Lesbian Com m unity Project provides outreach, networking and ( 10 / 6 ) welcome, call for meeting times and places (669-3492 ) (10/6) Love Makes A Family 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 fo r teenagers (6-8 pm. downtown offices, call 228-3892fo r location, orw rite PO Box 11694. Portland. 9 7 2 1 1 X8/1B) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 646-2802X 5/19) Parents, Fernilles and Friends of Lesbians and G ay Man provides love and support fo r all family members and friends of lesbians and gay men M eets the fourth W ednesday o f every month (7-9 30pm . Augustana Lutheran Church. N ortheast 15th Avenue and K nott Street, o r write. PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232 7676 7(5/19) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency prim arily serving members o f the sexual m inority communities Services are open to all and include individual, couples, fam ily and group counseling and support groups Sliding scale fee and some Insurance coverage is avafabie Coming out groups fo r men. women and youth meet regularly The agency also can provide educational sessions and inservice framing on homophobia A peer support group for pre- end poet operative transsexuals meets Tuesdays (7 30-9pm) (620 SW F ifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8299 H 5 /19) Ptnk Link The Resource Line Prerecorded inform ation in over 20 categories mcludmg wom en's resources, night spots. AIO S /M V. and more (2 4 1 9769; adm inistration 243 3424 M5/19)
