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20 ▼ o cto b «r 20, 1099 ▼ Just out out about town scale, to register: Penny Sidor, Women friends Music. 311-1771 East Georgia St.. Vancouver, B C V5L 2B3. 604-251-4715.7(10/20) OW TO CONTACT US The National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Policy Institute holds its annual conference. "Creating Change Nov 10-12 In D etroit W orkshops, roundtables and skill-building sessions fo r gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgender movement activists Speakers include W isconsin Rep Tammy Baldwin, Harry B ritt, Elias Farajaje-Jones and Urvashi Vaid. Early registration is advised. (Westin Hotel, Renaissance Center. Detroit. Mich , fees $55-$240. registration information: Sue Hyde. Conference Director. NGLTF Policy Institute. 1151 Mass A v e . Cambridge. M A 02138. 617-492-6393 ) 0 1 / 3 ) O ut About To w n is a free community service of (M Stotrt Listings of events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to gay men, lesbians and bisexuals of every color in Oregon are provided free of charge J m t s e t prints a full groups listing In the second issue o f the month; the deadline for that issue Is the Thursday before the first Fnday of the month In the first issue that comes out each month, | M t osst w ill list only immediate care organizations The deadline for that issue Is the Thursday before the third Friday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also V olunteers Announcements are subject to editing, and Inclusion is subject to space lim itations, relevance and receipt by deedline Submissions Th e H IV Day Center has an immediate need fo r home meal delivery, cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement respite care, transportation and kitchen volunteers to sta ff expanding programs serving HIV-positive clients Volunteers for late afternoon and early evening hours are especially needed. Many different of>portunities are available (For information o r to receive an application: Sarah 223-3444 7 (4 /1 6 /9 6 ) Send submissions to fa st e s t 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 Inform ation, please submit an updated announce ment before the expiration date noted at the end of your listing Basic Rights O regon (form erly the No on 13 Campaign) is recruiting volunteers statewide for Naighbor-to-Neighbor organizing meet ings office work, visibility, fund-raising events and more. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240. 222-6151.7(3/16) O u r House of Portland, a residential care facility for men and women living their last days with AIDS, currently needs volunteer cooks and receptionists, but a variety o f volunteer positions are available Lunch cooks are needed fo r the 8 am-noon shift on Mondays and Tuesdays Receptionists are needed for weekdays 4-8 pm. (Judith Rizzio or Kathryn Siebert 234-0175.H3 /1 6) ENTERTAINMENT G allery Froelich Adalbert Gallery opens its doors w ith "Four W inds. * an exhibition of sculpture and works on paper by O regon artist Rick Bartow Bartow 's images are based partly on Native American myths of transform ation Through O ct 28 i f I am-6pm Tuesday Friday: 10 am- 5 pm Saturday, 8 17 S W Second A ve.. 2 2 2 -1142) Galleri • presents "R isk and R itual," a collection o f recent work by Portland photographer D avid Rolln and Polish photographer Darek Banaalk of Venice. C alif Provocative Images offer interweaving perspectives of the Eternal Feminine— the Goddess In contem porary culture Through O ct 28 ( 2 6 pm Wednesday Friday, noon-4 pm Saturday. 314 SW Ninth Ave . Studio 8. 224-7876 7 The Goddess Gallery shows "Form s In C lay." by C indy Roach W orks Include green man/woman sculptures, erotic pagan pottery and natural and classic forms accented w ith 24 karat gold Through O ct 31 (3535 SE Hawthorne Bhrd, 239 7458) M aryhill Museum of A rt presents designs for a hypothetical A rtists Colony and Reheat Center, created by students at the University of Oregon Portland Sum m er A rchitecture Studio Between Earth and Sky" features drawings, sketches and models for designs to be sited In the Klickitat hills near the museum Through Nov 15 (9 am- 5 pm daily, east entrance to the Columbia River Gorge on Washington State Route 14. Goidendale Wash , $5 general. $4 50 seniors. $1 50 children 6-16. age 5 and under free. 509-773-3733 7 T heater Paula Productions announces Its production of £ q u u e by Peter Shaffer, the story of a psychiatrist and hlsdisturbed client, a teenage boy who has blinded six horses with a spike The play is a m ysterious exploration o f religion, sexuality and normalcy Through O ct 28 (8 pm Thursday Saturday Stage 4 Theatre 527 SE Pine S t . $8 general. $6 students and seniors, reservations and information 238 9692 ) The Goose Hollow Players present To B e Young, G ifte d e n d Block: A P o rtra it o f L o rra in e H an a b e rry . In H e r O w n W o rd * at the C linton Street Theatre through Nov 3. (8 pm Thursday Fnday. 2522 SE Clinton S t . $10 general. $5 students and seniors Itickets 248 5642. 234 3507 or at door ) Semi Blonde Productions presents Christopher Durang's L a u g h ing W ild a black comedy about insanity. homosexuality. AID S. New Age thinking, the Harmonic Convergence o f 1987, breathing and tuna Through Nov 4 (8 pm Fnday Saturday. Portland Women's Theatre. 1728 NE 40th Ave , $8 at door, reservations 287-7707.) Portland Repertory Theatre opens its 16th season with John Guare’a hit play Six D egre e a o f S e p a ra tio n Loosely based on the actual 1983 exploits of a con man in New York C ity who passed him self off as Sidney Poitier s son. the play evokes the hunger for human connection in a city where individuals try on identities as easily as the new fall fashions Through O ct 21 (7 pm Tuesday and Sunday. 8 pm Wednesday Saturday. 2 pm Saturday and Sunday matinees. 2 World Trade Center 25 SW Salmon S t . $25 $30 tickets and information 224-4491 7 Imago Theatre Mask Ensemble presents B u ffo an underworld journey through our childhood This play is appropnate for fam ilies w ith mature children Through Nov 18 (8 pm Fnday Saturday. I 30 pm Saturday $15 adults. $12 students and over 65. $8 children 12 and under group rates available (tickets fa stis* 224 8499 Imago box office 231 9 58I I ) Miracle Theetre G rou p the N orthw est s largest Hispanic arts and culture organization, presents a Dia de Los Muertos Festival (Day of the Dead Festival) from O ct 20 to Nov 18 Featured Is the N orthw est premiere of IrVtien El Cueur Walks, a play by Roy Conboy that tells the story of what happens when a people s heritage and cultural tales are endangered The play runs O ct 26 through Nov 18 O ther festival events include music speakers chtdren's activities, a comm unity altar creation and an exhtxt of traditional and contem porary altars by 15 local artists (Play 8pm Thursday Saturday 7pm Sunday half pnee preview performances Oct 20-22. 525 SE Stark S t. $5-$10 tickets and information 236 7253 7 Former N ew York cabaret perform er Lla Keever transform s DerceEe XV s into a cabaret when she perform s her one woman show hi P u rs u it o f H a p p in e ss m intim ate show on the theme of ftndkig happiness and fulfillm ent m life W ith pianist Brian M ichael Mondays through O ct 30 (6 and 8 pm 206 N W Third Ave $8. reservations 222 5 3 3 8) Stark Raving Theatre presents the Portland prem iere cf Spike Heels .1 biting, modem and sarceeticety hkanous tale about sexual harassment by Theresa Rebeck Through O ct 28 (8 pm Thursday Saturday 4 3 19 SE Hawthorne Btvd Ibahmd Common Ground* Coffee House! $10 Fnday Saturday $ 5 -$ l 5 skdng scale Thursdays $8 apiece for groups o f 10 or more, reservations 232- 7072 > Volunteers are needed to help organize the 1997 G ay and Lasbian Parents Coalition International Conference to be held in Portland. If you have skills in organization, accounting, fund raising, outreach, program planning, housing, conference registration o r child care, please call. (Dana 244-3118 o r Merry-Lynn 284-0214 7 (3 /1 /9 6 ) Th* 20th Str*«t Writers will read to you Oct. 22 at 7 pm in a benefit for Basic Rights Oregon. From left, front rowi lla Suzanne, Shirley Kishiyama, Kathleen Heron and Karen Brummel-Smith. From left, back row: Cherry Hartman, Kathleen Haley, Mimi Maduro, Janet Howey and Am y Schützer. Portland W om en's Theatre Com pany presents hUeguided Lives: A L esb ian S o a p Opens— it s not just about Casa Delores success stories. Group lim ited to seven. (7:30-9pm Tuesdays, call for openings: 235-28797 (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) anymore! (7 pm. first Sundays. 1728 NE 40th A v e . $6 at door. 287 7707) The Freedom Socialiet Party sponsors an eight-week class series on "Fascismi What It la and H o w to Fight It" held Saturday evenings through O ct. 28 Drop-ins welcom e; snacks available fo r a donation W heelchair accessible. (3-5:30pm. Koinonia House, 633 S W Montgomery S t., for information o r rides: 228-3090 70 0 /2 0 ) ANNOUNCEMENTS B ulletin B o ar d Th e Imperial Sovereign Rose C o u rt presents Coronation 1 0 9 3 from O ct. 18 to 22 In Portland Enjoy a weekend o f events— including the Harmony o f the Rose Awards Dinner, brunches, and an O ut-of -Town Show Boat Cruise— leading up to Saturday night's corona tion. to be held In the Grand Ballroom o f the Portland A rt Museum N orth W ing There w ill be a special crowning presentation saluting the Rose C ou rt's S llvs r Jubilee (Coronation tickets $30 reserved seating. $25 general. Cruise $10. for Information or tickets: 255-9330 X 10 /2 0 ) The Metropolitan Human Rights Com m ission holds its Human Rights A w a rds D inner on O ct 26 al the Beaumont M iddle School The Russell A Peyton Award, a Business D iversity Award and a Non- Profit D iversity Award w ill be presented at the dinner (6 30-9pm. $12, for information or tickets 823-5136 7 (10 /2 0 ) In the Life, the PBS lesbian and gay newsmagazine series, announces the In The L ife Lesbian and Gay Short Film and Video Festival Selected entries w ill be broadcast on the show's June 1996 Gay Pride episode The winning entry w ill receive a special Jury Award Submit works on lesbian and gay issues and culture from 30 seconds to 10 minutes in length; on 3/4-inch. SVHS. or beta video form at (film and Hi-8 works must have been transferred to beta), documentary or narrative style, that have not been previously broadcast on national television Submission deadline is Dec 15 (For entry form and informa tion. send an SASE to In The Life. Short Film Committee. 30 W 26th S t . 7th Floor. New York. NY 1 0 0 1 0 7 0 2 /1 ) A listair W iliam son. a contributing editor to The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Review, is M a king submissions for The F irs t Tim a I S a w B e tte D avie an anthology o f essays in which gay men talk about their first exposure to "gayicons " This collection o f true, first person stories w ill trace the origin of the Influence o f gay icons on the lives o f gay men Tentative publication date is 1997 Submission deadline is Nov 30 (For guidelines, send and SASE to Bette Devis Guidelines, c /o Alistair Williamson. 26 Alpha Road. Boston. M A 02124 7(11/17) A w om an's raading group is form ing to read and discuss nonfiction and literature (Beth 226 7 9 )9 7 (3 /1 /9 6 ) Love Makes a Family Inc is hosting the 1997 Gay and Lasbian Parants Coalition International Conference to be held in Portland The Children o f Lesbians and Gays Everywhere conference w ill be held at the same time (Dena244-3t 1 Bor M erryLynn 284-0214 ) (3 /1 /9 6 ) People for Animal Rights .1 nonprofit volunteer organization that prom otes animal rights through education, legislation and direct action, meets monthly (10am first Saturdays 3430 SE Belmont S t . Suite 3. 230-0892) The Multnomah County Health Department and the A m e ri can Rad Cross have a pool o ' African Am erican volu ntM r* trained to provide presentations about H IV / A ID S Presenta tions are free and can be tailored to specific audiences General inform ation on FEV/AIDS. as well as inform ation o f particular interest to Afncan Americans is available (Jonathan Hutchison 248 3 0 3 0 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) Christian Lesbian group forming for mutual encouragement and support through nspnation prayer and song All sexual m inority people welcome (Elizabeth 288 1072 7 (4 /19/96) First Friday Support and Discussion G roup s a resource for friends and family of people with eating disorders Led by Joyce Korschgen M S.LPC (FirstFridays 818 N W 17th Ave free. 221 -4531 7 (3 /1 5 /9 6 ) Pamela Antogrsm. MS. NCC facilitates a free ongoing W oman's Em powerm ent Group for iesbiens Learn how to refine relation ship skits and e g re s s anger in healthy ways, define and share your owm Bradley-Angle H o s ts ia seeking board and affiliate board mem bers. Serve on finance, fund-raising, personnel or board develop ment com m ittees, or lend your expertise in another area. People o f color encouraged to apply M ust be interested in helping dom estic violence survivors. (Erika Silver 232-7812.7(1 2 /1 ) Th e Portland W om an's Crisis Lina is looking fo r mala volun- tMrs who want to w ork to help stop violence against women and children and are dedicated to learning more about these issues. Training is 40 hours over three weeks Volunteers will be trained to work in community outreach, court watch, advocacy and fund raising (232-4176.) ( 12 / 1 ) South Coast H IV /A ID S Resource Project a program o f the South Coast Health Council, needs volunteers fo r jobs from staffing the office to providing em otional support and some direct care services to clients. SCHARP is in the final stages before opening its doors to the public (269-5230.371 W Anderson. Suite 218. Coos Bay. OR 97420 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) Th e R o m C ity Discussion C lu b Is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. M onthly meetings include guest speakers, resources, acceptance, great socials, and the m onthly new sletter A ll are welcom e. (650-7052. PO Box 1370, Clackamas. OR 97015.7(4/19/96) A lan's House, a licensed adult foster cars facility in Medford for people with A ID S , needs volunteers to assist w ith round-the- Want to form a G ay and Lesbian S cuba D iving Group? Looking for serious divers interested in weekend trips to HoodsjXirt o r other destinations (Write Desperate to Dive, IK ) Box 30492. Portland. OR 97294 7 (2 /16/96) clock care, who can work one four-hour shift per week, during the evening or on the weekend. Alan's House is a program o f OnTrack Inc. (Susanne Ashland o r Bill Templeman 779-2006.7(3/1 /9 6 ) Right T o Privacy Political Action C o m m lttM Is now accepting applications fo r positions on its 19-member board o f directors People with bookkeeping and fund-raising skills are especially welcom e. Board members serve fo r tw o years, and attend m onthly m eetings held in Portland and around Oregon. (For information o r to receive an applica tion packet: w rite Barry Pack, Executive Director. 9 2 1 S W Morrison S t., Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205 o r call 228-5825.70 2 /1 5 ) Misguided Lives and Sem i-Blonde Productions, both spin-off production companies o f the Portland W om an's Theatre C o m pany. are expanding Men and women who are ready fo r their fast- paced. in-your-face projects are invited to audition— im prov experience, a plus (Twila 777-9086 o r Cindy 226-8139 7 0 /1 9 /9 6 ) Native Am erican T w o -S p irit Nation is form ing fo r interested gay men, lesbians, transpeople and bisexuals H istorical experiences. (230-2681 o r 3 2 3 -190 7.7(2/16/96) Clackamas W om an's Services seeks volunteers interested in working w ith women and children survivors o f dom estic violence S upport G roup Facilitators are currently needed (call Toni Hughes 654-2807). (11 /1 7 ) Super-jacks is a m en's j/o club that meets every Monday near Lloyd Center (8-10.30 pm. $5 donation). And introducing Sunday Sucks (Safer) (4-6 3 0 pm. first and third Sundays, donation requested) (Call for information and location 241-2214 7 (1/19/96) Bradley-Angle House needs volunteers to do direct service work, answer the 24-hour crisis line, sta ff the emergency shelter, facilitate battered wom en's support groups in the community, work w ith children's groups, or serve on the board o f directors (282-9940 7 (11 /1 7 ) David Avslins. a sociologist at Indiana U niversity, is re Marching how single, eexualiy active gay man cruise He is seeking data on cruising methods and techniques, ways to avoid assault, m ethods fo r avoiding HIV infection, use of cruising signals, favortte cruising spots, and any other thoughts on cruising. (Send anonymous written informa tion. including only age and city o f residence, to David Aveline, Depart ment o f Sociology. Ballantine Hall. Bloomington. IN 47405 7 0 2 /1 ) Southw est Washington H m M i District is recruiting volunteers to participate in its Com panion Care Program assisting HIV positive clients Volunteers provide at least four hours per week o f em otional/practical support Next training w ill be in late summer (Con tact Becky Bilyeu. Volunteer Coordinator. 360-695-9215, ext 3151.) (11 /3 ) The Y W C A of Portland Fitness and Sw im Canter offers Beginnings." an ongoing class fo r women who think their weight, age and/or injury may stop them from enjoying full movement Classes are open to all women (5 30 pm Monday and Wednesday, t i l l SW 10th Ave . 223-6281 7 (3 /1 /9 6 ) W orkshops Learn to move energy, trance and visualize, chant, create spells and rituals, and build comm unity in a five-week class. Elements of M agic taught by Pomegranate, who teaches w ith Starhawk and the FTeclaim- ing C ollective, and In anna Reclaim ing-tradition w itch and priestess (7 30-9:30 pm Tuesdays. Nov 7-Dec. 5. $45 before Oct. 30. $55 thereafter, information: Pomegranate 2 3 9 -1147.7 G atherings The Association for Woman in Psychology hosts "Womanspan: Generating Bridges," the 21st annual Feminist Psychology C o n ference m Portland. March 14-17, 1996 (For information Maryka Biaggro. School o f Professional Psychology. Pacific University. 2004 P a cific A ve . F o re s t G rove. OR 97116. 3 5 9 -2 2 4 0 . e-m ail: biaggkrmOpacificu edu. or Justine Heavilon. 3003 Willamette St.. Eu gene OR 97405. 484-4848 or 997 8269 7 It's M y Pleasure presents workshops and social events fo r the lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire. Each One Teach Oner Menstrual Health and Healing firs t o f tw o parts with instructor Kym Cum bo All women welcome (7pm Friday. Oct. 20. $15- $20) Healing from childhood s h u ts through painting and poetry. See her video and discuss the healing process w ith performance artist Linda Landers (7pm Saturday. Oct 21. $4-$6) Sea T o y s 1 0 1 ia fun. light how-to for women only (7 pm Saturday. Oct 21. free) Annie Sprinkle visits It's My Pleasure (4 30-6pm Wednesday. Oct. 25. free). W omen's Setf Exam and Self Helpi a slide show by the A l W om en's Health Center All women welcome (7pm Thursday. Oct 26. $3-$5) Sum iche Je w e le rs from Corvallis w ill be in the store to discuss holiday gifts, commitment rings— your design or theirs (5 pm Saturday. Oct 28. drop-ins welcome) Facing A n g e n allow yourself to explore and express your own feelings m a safe environm ent Instructor/therapist Dorthea Pettit All women weicom eC/pm Thursday. Nov 2. $4-$6) (Unless otherwise noted must preregister, events are held at It's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne B tv d . 236-0505 7 People Like Us Productions holds its annual Heart of the West. "The D esert Heart o f Holidays. * in Las Vegas from Nov 2 to 5 Catch the best o f wom yn's music in a luxury hotei/casino Perform ers include Kata Clinton, Lucia Blua Trem blay. H M th a r Bishop, Dianne Davidson, Jam ie Anderson and Suado A form al '60s Lesbian Prom dinner dance, karaoke, workshops and dances are all part of the festivities ( 1 800-GET PLUS 7(11/3) Cancer ee a Turning Point from Surviving to T h riv in g " a conference designed to heal, celebrate and empower women, takes place m Huntington Beach. C alif (Nov 4-5) The conference is targeted to women alarmed by the breast cancer epidemic, women surviving cancer, women IMng w ith any life-threatening illness, and those »ho love and care fo r these women Some partial scholarships available for cancer survivors and their families (Write Healing Journeys. PO Box 250. Aptos. CA 95001. or call I 800-423 9882 7(11/4) Attend the Womenfrienda M usic Cam p at C am p Alexandra, Cresc ant Beach, B .C . Nov 3-5 Woman o f ail musical tastes and levels o f proficiency are welcom e Fees include meals, shared accom- modations and hot tub WAieetchar accessible ($15O-$250 sliding j \ Concerned ab o u t class oppression, identity and politics? Attend free workshops for women about the impact of class oppression on activists, on our relationships w ith each other, on our political strategies, and on the possibilities for alliance burking Child care provided (7-9 pm Wednesday O ct 25. Portland State University. Smith Memorial Center Room 236. 6-8 pm Sunday. Nov 5. In Other Words Books. 3734 SE Hawthorne Bhrd information 2 3 2 40 0 3 >111/3)