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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 20, 1995)
28 ▼ October 2 0 . 100 9 ▼ Just o ut School. Pastor Ross M iller. W endy W oodworth, assoc (10:30 am Sunday worship. 183S SW Jefferson. 228-3195)1 2 /1 7 ) lamilies of all types, the integrity o f a dem ocratic educational system, and the safety o f a ll ch ild re n (P O B ox 1485. Sandy. OR. 9 7 055. 253 8160 or 288 4 3 0 6 )(5 /5 ) G a y and B ise xu a l S p iritu a lity holds monthly potluck meetings for men who want to enhance and foster spiritual growth in the gay men's community Facilitated by Samuel Stoddard and Dean Sidwell (6-9 pm. second Sundays. Samuel 289-3833 ) ( 4 /1 9 /9 6 ) A G a y and Le sbian A llia n c e A g a in s t D e fam atio n outpost has been established in Portland to challenge the myths, stereotypes, m isinformation and homophobia in our area, and to mobilize rapid responses to media insensitivity and bigotry GLAAD needs volunteers (2 3 9 7062 o r e mail glaadpdxOaol com ) (6/1 6 ) T h e G o d C o n n e c tio n C e n te r fo r N e w T h o u g h t C h ris tia n ity Rev Casey Chaney and Rev Berdell M offett, senior m inisters. (10 am Sundays. 12385 S W Allen B lv d . Beaverton. 643- 7 5 9 1 ) (4/1 9 /9 6 ) G a y and Le sbian A rc h iv e s of the P a cific N o rth w e s t >s a historical society and archiving pro|ect working to preserve and docu ment local gay and lesbian history (M eets firs t Mondays. PO Box 3646. Portland OR 97208 3646. 284 1872 )1 8 /4 ) J o u rn e y C a th o lic C o m m u n ity Searching? So are we. Mass with the Rev Gary M clnnis All are welcome (6pm Sundays. Southwest 13th Avenue and Clay Street. 245-0339.) (5/1 9 ) 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. firs t and th ird Tuesdays. Rexall Rose Cafe. 2403 NE Alberta S t. w rite PO Box 11544. Portland. OR 97211. o r call 452 5408 ) (8 /4 ) Le sbia n a nd G a y M e dita tio n G ro u p meets fo r sitting in the Buddhist tradition. D iscussion follow s. (7:3 0 pm Fridays. G reg 7273575 o r Lily 253-2685. JC2/16 /9 6 ) M e ta noia P eace C o m m u n ity is a Reconciling Congregation of the United M ethodist Church that welcomes lesbians and gay men in its life and m inistry. (A c tiv ity schedule: 284-7996. co-pastors. Joyce McManus 284-3426 and John Schwiebert 2 8 1 -3697 ) (5/1 9 ) Lo g C a b in R e p u b lica n s >s part of a nationwide coalition of lesbian and gay Fiepublicons (6 30 pm. th ird Tuesdays. Club Max. Red Lion H otel Downtown. Southwest Lincoln S treet and Fourth Avenue. Lee 642 7 2 9 2 )! 12/1) M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h of P o rtla n d is a community coming together to proclaim through words and action the message of G od's loving presence in all creation. The Rev Roy A Cole, pastor (W orship: 10 am Sunday: 7 pm Wednesday, office hours: 9 am-2 pm Monday-Friday. 2400 NE Broadway. 2 8 1 -8868.) (5/1 9 ) P ro g re ssiv e Q u e e rs is an inform al group working for social justice by taking action on issues o f race, econom ic justice, cultural understand ing and gender and sexual Identity (6 30 8 pm. fourth Thursdays, location or inform ation Katharine 2 8 7 00 8 2 ) !2 / 16/96) R adical W om en is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism, anti gay bigotry andlabor exploitation M eets every third Thursday (6 30 pm. N orthw est Service Center. 1819 N W E verett St.. Room 201. 228 3090. fax 223 2 3 9 0 )( 5/19) M e tro p o lita n C o m m u n ity C h u rc h o f the G e n tle S h e p h e rd is a Christian congregation that celebrates G od's love fo r everyone. Services are open to all Rev Teresa L. Nunn, pastor (W orship . 6 pm Sunday. 4505 E 18th St.. Vancouver: PO Box 5094. Vancouver. WA 98668. 360-695 1 4 8 0 )! 10/6) R ight T o P riv a c y P o litica l A c tio n C o m m itte e advocates full civil rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by endorsing and supporting candidates and campaigns (921 SW M orrison S t, Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205. 228 5825: fax 2 2 8 -1104. e mail rtppacO aol com X 10/20) S to p p in g V io le n c e A g a in s t W o m e n r. a direct action and educa tion group that recognizes pornography and prostitution as extrem es on a continuum of violence against women (77 7 -2 7 96 ) (5/19) CRISIS A lc o h o l and D ru g H e lp Lin a (232 8083In Portland )and Y o u th L in e (233 I I 13 In Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance Call 1 800-621 -1646 from elsewhere in O regon A service of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6 /1 5 ) The A n d -V io le n c e L in e at 7 M - 1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victim s a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. O u ts id e of P o rtla n d , ca ll 1-S O O -79S -1703 A service of the Lesbian Com m unity Project. (5/1 9 ) B a tte re d Le sbian O u tre a c h a n d C o m m u n ity S u p p o rt offers a confidential, weekly, support group in W ashington County, as well as one on-one support, referrals, and advocacy Open to women escaping dom estic violence by a woman partner L esbian facilitator Child care provided (Jane 948-7579.’ (10 /2 1 ) B a tte re d Le sbian S u p p o rt G ro u p is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women v4\o have been physically, sexually or em otionally battered In their relationships w ith women (Womenspace. Eugene. 485-6513. ask for C a rrie )! 5 /1 9) 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 o f any type of bias crim e In Portland Jim Bellah Is the bias crime detective If you are in im mediate danger, call • 1 1 ( 10 / 21 ) The D o m e s tic V io le n c e 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 dom estic violence (640 1171 ) (10 /2 1 ) Le sb ie n s d e s e rve lives free of vio le n c e . Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes Child care provided, donations accepted (S and 289 6869 X 10/21) MUSIC B o u n d le ss S p irits : a perform ance oriented choral group o f New Thought persuasion seeks experienced like minded singers and instru m entalists Partnership in group vision includes Tuesday evening re hearsals. independent rehearsals, and several evening or weekend performances each month (Rehearsals at U nity Church o f Beaverton. Bob 231 5135 X 4 /1 7 ) B rid g e s Portland's gay. lesbian and bisexual vocal ensemble, accepts new members in the fall The group rehearses W ednesday evenings Adm inistrative support persons are always needed (For inform ation, to schedule an addition or book a performance, call 242 1675 ) (3 /15/96) P o rtla n d G a y M e n 's C h o r u s rehearses M onday evenings (6988586 to audtion 2 5 5 H O M O X 4 /19/96) The P o rtla n d Le sbian C h o ir accepts singing members in Septem ber and January Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings Supportive members and volunteers are welcome anytim e'(P O Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207 2 4 1 8994 M 10/6) R oes 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 instrum ent and a music stand, if you have one (M ailing address. PO Box 1082 Portland. OR 97207 inform ation kne 7 9 6 21 7 0 7 (2/1 7 ) D on't play an instnim ent or sing, but still want to join m the fun? Become a part o f the Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band - p e rfo rm a n ce flag c o rp s (Samantha Conn 222 9843 > (2/1 7 ) RECOVERY C o -P a g a n da et a A n o n y m o u s fo r G a y M en and L e sbia n s meets weekly (7 8 30 pm Sundays. Uve and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t. 231-3780 H 2 / 17) F irs F a irie s holds NA candtokght meetings (8 1 5 -9 3 0 pm W e d ies days Uve m id Let Uve Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t 231-3760 H 10/11) G a y . Le sb ia n and Bi R a in b o w G ro u p of V a n c o u v e r holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm Personalties 115 E S e ve n th st VmKouver 386 69 4 5068 X 12/21) G a y m e n 's adult ch ild re n of alc o h o lics group (7 30-9 pm Tuesdays. Uve and Let Lam Ckrb. 2802 SE Ankeny S t 231 3 7 8 0 1 (2/1 7 ) P o sitive P re se n ce is a gay. lesbian and bisexual spiritual discussion group that meets the first and third Sunday o f every month for potluck, prayer, m editation and discussion o f various spiritual Issues. Varying form s of spiritual expression welcome and encouraged. (5 pm potluck. Loyola Retreat Center. 3220 SE 43rd Ave.. 860-2798.) (10 /2 1 ) Pleasure activist A n n ie S p rin k le twill ruffle y o u r poker face in a series of gigs beginning O c t. 23 (see calendar) Liv e and Le t L iv e C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs. C all fo r calendar and m eeting tim e s (2 8 0 2 SE A nkeny S t.. 231 3 7 6 0 )1 5 /1 9) L e s b O S (Lesbians o f S ze) is a social/support group fo r all size embracing lesbians and fo r those who want to be. (7-9 pm. third Thursdays. $1 p e r lesbian. G ail 233-18 16.7(4/19/96) R a in b o w A l-A n o n meets at the Alano Club boardroom (5 3 0 -6 4 5 pm Saturdays. 909 N W 24th Ave . 2 2 2 57 5 6 X 2 /16/96) M e tro C lu b is a social group fo r gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them Potlucks m onthly on the fourth Sunday. (598-3442.) (4 /7 ) R ational R e c o v e ry meets three tim es a week at the C enter fo r Rational Thought RR does not m ystify addiction a id recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem w ith a technical solution (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays. 6 pm Fridays. 415 SW 13th Ave . C liff W alker 239-5358)1 6 /1 6 ) S e x and L o ve 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 w ith sexual and/or emotional dependency (6 pm W ednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228. 650 7 0 0 9 ) (5/1 9 ) SOCIAL Q u e e r N ig h t at L a L u n a is an all-ages event The fabulous dance room features a different mix o f music each week, sometimes w ith live bands! (Mondays. 215 SE Ninth Ave . $3-$IO sliding scale ) (9 /1 ) T h e R eal C o n n e c tio n i A social gathering for gay men who are artists, w riters, musicians and creative in all the disciplines. Informal potluck gatherings on the second Friday of every month. (Call fo r meeting details: Todd 288-4736 o r M ike 2 8 2 -0 1 0 7 )! 5/19) 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 w ith low -cost accommodations. Members stay in private homes o f 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.) (4 /7 ) A m p le O p p o rtu n itie s organizes many activities for large women (245-1524X5/19) B a d G iris i Portland's wom en's S /M educational group is open to all women interested in exploring the deeper part o f their psyches All levels o f experience welcome Bad Girts sponsors one workshop, one discus sion group, and one social event each month (BadG irls. PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 97217-0254 )!$ /4 ) B isexu al C o m m u n ity F o ru m is celebrating 15 years o f service to Portland s bisexual and bi-fnendly com m unity Socials held on second and fourth W ednesdays (7 30pm. Chopstix Express. East Burnside and 27th Avenue. Laury 285-4848 ) (11 /1 7 ) B L A S T T : Bisexuals, Lesbians, and S traights Talking Together is a discussion group fo r all wom en (M eets W ednesday evenings. Catherine 233 1979 o r K Honda 282 8 5 8 6 ) (8 /4 ) A boo k re a d in g g ro u p is form ing to read and discuss works by Latina w riters Scheduled to meet the first Sunday o f each month No cost All are welcom e to attend (7 30 pm. In O ther W ords bookstore. Celeste 235 7 3 5 1 ) (4/7) C a s c a d e B e a rs is a group of like minded men who support and further the Bear M ovem ent for Bears and their admirers in the N orthw est The group is currently having a membership drive (625 S W 10th Ave . Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 per year membership dues. Bear Line 323 6 0 7 1 7(6/16) C h a p s is an organization devoted to teaching men new to the leather comm unity the tenets of safe, sane and consensual S /M Learn the how to 's from more experienced players (Send name, address and a b rie f statem ent o f interest to Chaps. PO Box 5161. Portland OR 97208 ) (8 /4 ) E a stsid a O u t is a wom an's night o f entertainm ent, dancing and com m unity every Sunday DJ M el spins the discs and presents live entertainm ent D on't be left out! (9 pm midnight. East Avenue Tavern. 727 E Burnside S t. $2. 236-6900 X 4 /7 ) F o re s t G ro v e G a y s and L e sb ia n s U n ite d fo r E n rich m e n t offers gay men. lesbians, bisexuals, their fam ilies and friends a safe and frte rxfy environm ent to m eet and socialize Activities include camp-outs, barbecues, rafting and movies (7 30 pm. first and third Mondays, ntorm ation Rhonda or Sue 357-3107 X I / 19) G a y d a d s s u p p o rt g ro u p meets monthly fo r support and socializing In an unstructured setting A l dads and prospective dads welcome (238 1938 H I 2 /2 1) G antts G ia n ts of O re g o n is a social group fo r chubby men and their admirers (PO Box 8333 Portland OR 97283. Chubkne 2 8 3 56 5 0 ) (9 /1 8 ) K -S C lu b is a group of kindred folks and their dogs who meet to walk, talk, n Portland area parks (First and third Sundays. 285-2986 ) (8 /4 ) Le sb ia n G a rd e n C lu b is a social network for lesbians interested m gardening N ew sletters, plant exchanges and social outings (Sand 781 3979X12/1) Le sb ia n s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r w o m e n 90 and o u s t meets the ttxrd Saturday of every month (7-10 pm 281-4424 o r 331-0415 H 8 /4 ) SPIRITUALITY C o n g re g a tio n N e v e h S h a lo m (conservative) sponsors a gay and lesbian outreach M eetings, services and other events are held monthly All interested people are invited to attend (Sheri Cordova 246-8831.) (5/1 9 ) D ig n ity / P o rtia n d . the national organization o f lesbian, gay and bisexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to weekly Mass (7 30 pm Saturdays. S t Stephen 's Episcopal Church. 1432 SW 13th A v e . mailing address PO Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228. call 295-4868) (1 0 /6 ) F irs t C o n g re g a tio n a l C h u rc h , tion, extends a warm welcome to W heelchair accessible: free parking S W Park Ave . Portland. 228-7219 an Open and Affirm ing Congrega gay men. lesbians and bisexuals (W orship: 10 :3 0 am Sunday. 1126 ) ( 10/20) F irs t U n ita ria n C h u rc h of P o rtla n d welcomes lesbians, gay men and bisexuals (Services 8 30. 10. and 11 30 am Sundays. 1011 SW 12th Ave . B ill 236-2830) (5 /1 9 ) F irs t U n ite d M e th o d ist C h u rc h is a Reconciling Congregation where you are invited to worship and serve God in every aspect o f church activity O ff-street parking, wheelchair accessible Nursery and Sunday W ear someone else's pants to a H allow een Party! (see calendar for S a turd ay. O c t. 28, parties) P o tte r's H o u se is an evangelical and charism atic Christian church open to everyone, w ith special emphasis on meeting the needs of the community. Bill Roberts, pastor. (Bible stu d y9 3 0 am. worship 10.30am Sunday: scripture study on hom osexuality 7pm Tuesday: w orship/study 7 pm Wednesday. 3830 SE 62nd Ave . 775-5024 ) ( 6 /1 6 ) R a dica l Fa e rie s co-create their spirituality w ith nature, subvert uniform ity, and practice the politics o f play. (2 3 5 -0 8 2 6 )! 5/19) R e a ch O u t! is a support group fo r gay men and lesbians who are form er Jehovah's W itnesses and M orm ons. (PO Box 1173. Clackamas OR 97015. 657-0620.) (8 /4 ) S t. P h ilip N e ri's P a u list C e n te r sponsors Catholic Gay and Lesbian O utreach w ith M ass, followed by socializing. (7:30 pm Fridays. 2408 SE 16th Ave.. 231-4955.) (8 /4 ) S i. S te p h e n 's E p is c o p a l C h u rc h is an Open and Affirm ing Congre gation Rector, the Rev. Constance A. Hammond Eucharist and healing service (1 2 :10pm W ednesdays) Inclusive Language Eucharist (5:30pm Thursdays). Eucharist (7 45 pm Sundays). Eucharist w ith choir: Sunday school and nursery (1 0 am S undays) (14 3 2 S W 13th Ave . 2 2 3 -6 4 2 4 )! 5 /1 9) S e v e n th -d a y A d v e n tis t. K in s h ip Inte rna tiona l offers spiritual, emotional and social support to present or form er SDAs who are gay or lesbian A not-for-profit organization (PO Box 7320. Laguna Niguel. CA 92677. 7 1 4 -2 4 8-1299)! 7 /7 ) S h a lo m M in istrie s is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendly persons. Vocal ensemble (6.30 pm W ednesdays) W orship (7 45 pm W ednes days) Also Coming Out. G rief and Reconciling Religion and Homosexu ality groups and counseling. United M ethodist pastors, the Revs Jeanne G Knepper and Alice Knotts. (760-4215.)( 5 /1 9) S is te rS p irit is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. M ost events wheelchair accessible W o m e n in the H e b re w S c rip tu re s "M a tria rc h s ," ( 7-9 pm O ct. 24. $5 suggested donation, offices) F e m in is t C h ris tia n C o m m u n io n honors the divine in women. Open to all (7 30 pm O ct 25. Queen o f Heaven G nostic Chapel. 2229 SW M arket S t.) S is te rS p irit S a m h a in C e le b ra tio n (7 pm O ct 29. call fo r location) (O ffices Suite 426. 408 S W Second A v e . Portland: mailing address PO Box9246. Portland. O R 97207.294-0645.) (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) U n iv e rs ity P a rk U n ite d M e th o d is t C h u rc h is a Reconciling Congregation which welcomes and affirm s all persons regardless of sexual orientation (W orship 9 55 am Sundays. 4775 N Lombard St.. Karen E. Crooch. pastor. 289-7843 ) ! 5 /1 9) SPORTS The A d v e n tu re G ro u p meets fo r regularly scheduled hiking, camp ing, and other outdoor activities (452-5680 ) (12 /1 ) A lle g ro B o c c e P o rtla n d for anyone interested in learning to play Italian or French lawn bowling w ith tim e to dedicate to the sport (C ontact Paul o r Wayne 693-0963) (8 /4 ) F o re st G ro u p outings are cooperative adventures fo r women only Participants are responsible for providing their own equipment and choosing outings appropriate for their skill and fitness level (28 7-5540 ) ( 12/21) O re g o n T ra il G a y R o d e o A s s o c ia tio n prom otes equine sports and the country/w estem lifestyle In the lesbian and gay community (775-1916 X 2 /1 6 /9 6 ) O u t D a n c in g : partner dancing (nightclub and ballroom style) fo r same- sex partners Learn the Rumba. Cha-Cha. Mambo. East Coast Swing. W est Coast Swing. Tango. W altz and more. A month-long series o f classes starts at the beginning o f each month All classes taught by a professional instructor (7-8.30 pm Fridays. Vicki M ills Studk) o f Dance. 3536 SE 26th Ave . $7 per person. 236-5129 o r 282-0790 )( 3 /1 5 /9 6 ) P o rtla n d F ro n tru n n e rs is an internationally affiliated running club for gay man. lesbians and their friends Everyone is welcom e to run (6 30 pm Tuesday: 9 am Saturday. Duntway Park. Tamara 233-4937 X I0 /6 ) P o rtla n d G a y and Le sb ia n C o m m u n ity B o w lin g A s s o c ia tio n ( I I am Sundays. Pro 300 Lanes. 3031 SE Powell B lvd . Tom 2930438. o r w rite PCBA. P O B ox 851. Portland. OR 9 7 2 0 7 )! 5 /1 9 ) Rosa C ity S oftba ll A s soc iation is O regon's only nationally affili ated gey and lesbian softball league Frterxfy com petition for all skill levels Players provide their own equipment Fall and spring season play; ASA sanctioned Nonplayers who want to volunteer are welcome (S cott 244-8520. Toni 788 9375. Jbn 2 8 1 -7 6 3 7 )! 4 /1 9 /9 8 ) Wo so to w n R am blers. Portland's gay and lesbian square dance dub. dances at mainstream, plus and advanced levels (7 -9 4 5 pm Wednes-