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20 ▼ n o ve m b e r 17, 100 3 T ju st out out about town OW TO CONTACT US O u t A b o u t T o w n is a free community service of | n t S e t L istings 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 Je s t s e t pnnts a full groups listing in the second Issue o f the month, the deadline for that issue Is the Thursday before the first Friday o f the month In the first issue that comes out each month Je s t s e t will list only immediate care organizations The deadline fo r that issue Is the Thursday before the third Fnday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also A n n o u n ce m e n ts are sub)ect to editing, and inclusion is subject to space lim itations, relevance and re ce ip t b y deed line Subm issions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement S e n d su b m issio n s to J u s t o u t calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214 0400; or fax to 236 1257 Items In O u t A b o u t T o 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 o f your listing ENTERTAINMENT co m p a s s w h is tle ju n c tio n ro a d ” is a d a n ce c o n c e rt b y Th e Navigators, w h o are (fro m left) ings. office work, visibility, fund-raising events and more (PO Box 40625. Portland. O B 97240. 2 2 2 -6 1 5 1 X 3 /1 6 /9 6 ) O u r H o u se 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 for the 8 am-noon shift on Mondays and Tuesdays, (receptionists are needed fo r weekdays 4-8 pm. (Judith Bizzio o r Kathryn S e b e rt 234-0 (75 X 3 /1 6 /9 6 ) V o lu n te e rs are needed to help organize the 1997 G a y and La sbian P a re nts C o a litio n International C onfe re nce , to be held in Portland. If you have skills in organization, accounting, fund raising, outreach, program planning, housing, conference registration or child care, please call (Dana 244-3118 o r M erry Lynn 284-0214.)( 3 /1 /9 6 ) Catherine Egan, Carla Mann and Sue Brantley. The show runs Dec. 1-3 at the Reed College Sports Center. T h e P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C ris is Lin e is looking fo r m ale v o lu n teers who want to work 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 ) S o u th C o a s t H IV / A ID S R e so u rc e P ro je c t a program o f the South Coast Health Council, needs volunteers fo r jobs from staffing the office to providing emotional support and some direct care services to clients. SCHARP is In the final stages before opening its doors to the public. (541-269-5230. 371 W Anderson. Suite 218. Coos Bay. OB 97420.) ( 2 /1 6 /9 6 ) A la n 's H o u se , a licensed adult foster ca re facility in M e dford fo r p e o p le w ith A ID S , needs volunteers to assist with round-the- clock care, who can work one four-hour shift per week, during the evening or on the weekend. Alan's House Is a program of OnTrack Inc (Susanne Ashland o r B ill Templeman 541-779-2006X 3/1/96) G allery A ca n th u s G a lle ry features the oil on-canvas paintings o f self taught Portland artist K a th e rin e A c e ThroughDec 2 (11 am 6pm Tuesday Saturday. 120 N W Ninth Ave . Suite 210. 224 5 4 /5 .) It's n H o lid a y S h o w at G ra y s to n e G a lle ry On display are ceramic birdhouses by Ann Fleming, the fabric acrobats and jugglers o f Peggy Flynn, mixed media assemblages of finished basswood by C hris Kelly, mixed water media collages by Eva M acLowry. bead and tapestry necklaces by Corine M cW illiam s, the raku vessels of Laurie Sylwester, collages by Ed Thibodeau, and watercolors by Erin W illiams Through Dec 31 (10 am 6 pm Tuesday-Sunday. Dec I 24 only 10 am-6 pm doily. 3279 SE Hawthorne B fv d . 238 0 6 5 1 ) O rlo a nonprofit membership organization that prom otes discussion on environm ental Issues through the arts, presents ‘ O re g o n . C o m m o n G ro u n d an exhibit of photographs and text at Borders Books The traveling exhibition, created by 16 teams of photographers and w riters, portrays the feelings of a variety of lifelong Oregonians about the environment ThroughDec 1 (9am 10pm M onday Thursday; 9am-11 pm Friday Saturday. 10am 7 pm Sunday. 708 SW Third Ave . 242 2330 ) M ax G ro v e r s ‘ W hat I Saw on M y Summer V acation.' new acrylic paintings on paper, shows at the Pu lliam D e H e n b a u g h G a lle ry The paintings were Inspired by G rover's travels on the back roads of the United States Through Dec 2 ( I t am-5 30 pm Tuesday-Saturday. noon-4 pm Sunday. 522 N W 12th Ave . 228 6665 ) Pulliam D e H e n b a u g h G a lle ry also shows ‘ Once in a W hile Special E vent.' new ceramics by B a b a W aguP D la k iM .it D O T N W Through Nov 30 ( I I am 5 30pm Tuesday Saturday. 1109 N W Gilson S t . 2286665 ) A r t of the P eo ple .i new gallery in downtown Portland, transform s itself Into an altar In honor o f the Day of the Dead B o n e s . F lo w e rs , Su gari A lta rs For the D e a d ‘ is the first show at the gallery, which will feature an eclectic mix o f fine w orld folk art The focus w ill be on Latin American painting and sculpture Through Nov 30 (10 30 am S 30 pm Tuesday Saturday. 8 18 SW F irst Ave . 2 2 1 0 5 6 9 ) A rc h e r G a lle ry at C la rk C o lle g e presents paintings by D a v id A irh a rt This work, done over the last seven years, features A irtia rts disconcerting views o f family members integrated into the landscape Through Dec 7 (9 am 8 pm Monday Thursday. 9 am 4 pm Friday. reception N ov 8 noon 2 pm. a rtist's talk N ov 8 2-3 pm. A rt Depart ment. Boom 104. Vancouver. Wash . 360 992 2370 ) im a g o T h e a tre M ash Ensem ble presents B u ffo , a underworld journey through our childtiood. This play is appropriate for fam ilies with mature children Through Nov 18 (8 pm Friday-Saturday: 1:30 pm Saturday. $15 adults. $12 students and over 65: $8 children 12 and under, group rates available/tickets Fastlxx 224-8499. Imago box office 231 95811) M ira cle T h e a tre G ro u p , the N orthw est's largest Hispanic arts and culture organization, presents a D ia d a L o s M u e rto s F e stiva l (Day of the Dead Festival) through Nov 18 Featured is the Northwest premiere of When El Cucui Walks, a play by Roy Conboy that tells the story o f what happens when a people's heritage and cultural tales are endangered Other festival events include music, speakers, children's activities, a community altar creation, and an exhibit o f traditional and contem porary altars by 15 local artists (Play 8 pm Thursday-Saturday: 7 pm Sunday. 525 SE Stark S t. $5-$ 10. tickets and inform ation about other events 236-7253 ) P o rtla n d W o m e n 's T h a a tra C o m p a n y presents M io g u itle d L iv e s : A L e s b ia n S o a p O p e ra it s not just about Casa Delores anymore! (7pm first Sundays. 1728NE 40th Ave . $6 a t door. 287-7707.) ANNOUNCEMENTS B ulletin B oard TFie University of Technology o f Sydney. Australia. Is looking for participants in a h isto rical rasa a rc h p ro je c t on the e xp e rie n ce of h om osexual A u s tra lia n m ilitary p e rso n n e l who served in W orld War II Student Alistair M artin is seeking to interview U S W orld W ar II veterans who served w ith Australians Interviews will be con ducted through w ritten correspondence, postage costs w ill be covered on request (Contact A listair Martin. 76 A lbert S t. Erskineville 2043. New South Wales. Australia, e-m ail ajmartmOacs ltd uts edu au ) (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) L o ve M a ke s a F am ily In c. w ill sponsor a forum on marriage at 1 30 pm Sunday. Dec 3 (D etails 228 3 8 9 2 )( 12/1) The P o rtla n d A r t M u s e u m celebrates the reopening o f its mam building on N ov 19 A number o f exhibitions w ill be presented, including that of ‘ In P u rs u it of the T ig e r a collection of K o re a n art treasures horn the M useum 's permanent collection and private Port land cotections Runs Nov 19 March 1 7 (1 2 19 SW Park Ave L e ixtretter Gallery. 226 2811 ) N o rth w e s t W rite rs In c. a professional group fo r published w riters, announces the 1 M 6 A n d re s B e rg e r A w a r d s The awards recog nize published w riting by professional authors The contest is open to w riters living in Oregon. W ashington. Idaho, British Columbia and Alaska $ 1 ,0 0 0 prises in fictio n , non fictio n and p o e try w ill be a w a rd e d . Submission deadline is Jan 31. 1996 (For com plete contest guidelines, send SASE to Andres Berger Awards, c /o N orth w est W riters. Inc . PO Box 3437. Portland. O B 97208 )(1 /2 6 /9 6 ) T heater In the L ife the PBS lesbian and gay newsmagazine series, announces the In T he L ife Le sb ia n and G a y S h o rt Film a nd V id e o Festival Selected entries w ill be broadcast on the show's June 1996 Gay F>nde episode The winning entry w ill receive a special Jury Award Subm it works on lesbian and gay issues and culture from 30 seconds to 10 m inutes m length, on 3/4-inch. SVHS. or beta video form at Ifllm and HI 8 works must have been transferred to beta), docum entary or narrative style, that have not been previously broadcast on national television Submission deadline is Dec 15 (For entry form and inform a tion. send an SASE to In The Life. Short Film Com mittee. 30 W 26th S t. 7th Floor. New York. NY 10010 )0 2 /1 ) O re g o n C h ild re n 's T h e a tre C o m p a n y presents the W est Coast premiere of the musical adventure C la u s by L Frank Elaum. the author of The W izard o f O r Runs N ov 24 to Dec 26 (8 pm Fridays and Saturdays. 2 pm and 7 pm Sundays. 8 pm Thursday. Dec 21. and Tuesday. Dec 26. Forum Theatre Portland Com munity College Syhrana Campus. $ 16 adults $ 14 children (tickets Suite 520. CtaOena. 600 SW 10th Ave or OCTC 228 95711) P o rtla n d R e p e rto ry T h e a tre mounts a production o f Patrick H am ilton'* A n g e l S tre e t directed by Diane Englert and starring Elisabeth Adwm and Bruce fkjrkhartsm eier This Victorian Hinder In spired the 1944 movie G a s lig h t Through Dec 2 (2 W orld Trade Center. 25 S W Salmon S t. box office 224 4491 accessible to persons with m obility and visual impairments ) P ortland C e n te r S ta g s opens its season w ith Dr Endesha Ida Mae Holland s autobiographical work F ro m the M is s is s ip p i D e lta depicting Holland $ coming o f age in the South, her struggle against racism and poverty and her eventual life changing nvotvem ent m the 0 4 Flights M ovement A question and answer session with ttie cast WH W ow the 2 pm performance on Nov 19. and the show s artistic director w*t speak an hour poor to the show on Nov 22 Through Nov 25 (7 pm Tuesday W ednesday 8pm Thursday Saturday. 2 pm and 7pm Sunday. Interm ectate Theater Portland Center for the Perform ing A rts 1111 SW Broadway $ 1 1-$33. 274 6588 > O p e n Ft«a rt T h e a tre a Corvahs stage company presents FmFeet to e a hard edged musical comedy centered around four unlikely losers, two of sdiom are gay Runs Nov 10 Nov 26 Note there writ be no performance on Nov 24 (8 pm Fnday Saturday 7 pm Sunday Unitar ion U rrversakst Fellowship H a l 2945 N W C ircle Bfvd Corvette. $10 genera i Iticke ts ftc e s Ftierm acy m Corvallis Sid Stevens Jewelers in Albany or c a t 5 4 1 752 94661 $8 students and seniors ) Alistair W iliam son. a contributing editor to The Harvard Gay and Lesbian Review is seeking su b m issio n s For T he F ir s t T im e I S a w B e tte D a v is an anthology o f essays in which gay men talk about their first exposure to ‘ gay icons ‘ This colection of true, first-person stories will trace the origin o f the influence of 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 Dews Guidelines, c /o Alistair Williamson. 26 Alpha Bond. Boston. MA 02124 X I 1/17) A w o m e n 'a ree din g g ro u p > s form ing to read and discuss nonfiction and literature (Beth 226 /9 1 9 X 3 /1 /9 6 ) Love Makes a Family Inc is hosting the 19®7 G a y a nd Le sbia n P arents C o alitio n International C o n fe re n c e to be held in Portland The Children o f Lesbians and Gays Everywhere conference will be held at the same tim e (Dena244 3 l 18 o r M erry Lynn 284 0 2 14 ) (3 /1 /9 6 ) People fo r A n im a l R ig h ts I nonprofit volunteer organization that prom otes animal rigfits through education, legislation and direct action, meets monthly (10 am. first Saturdays. 3430 SE Belm ont S t. Suite 3. 2 3 00892 ) (4/1 9 /9 6 ) T h e M u ltno m ah C o u n ty H ealth D e p a rtm e n t ,ind the A m e r i can R ed C ro s s have a pool of A fric a n A m e ric a n vo lu n te e rs tra ined to p ro v id e pre sentations a b o u t H IV / A ID S Presenta- tim s are nee and can be tailored to spec'flc audiences fceneral inform ation on FfW AJDS as w et as inform ation of particular interest to African Am ericans, is available (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) (Jonathan Hutchison 248-3030 ) C h ristia n La sbian g ro u p form ing fo r mutual encouragement and support through inspiration, prayer and song All sexual m inority people welcome. (Elizabeth 288-1072.1(4/ 19/96) F irs t F rid a y S u p p o rt a nd D is c u s s io n G ro u p is a resource for friends and fam ily of people w ith eating disorders Led by Joyce Korschgen, MS. LPC. (FirstFridays. 8 1 8 N W 17thAve . free. 221-4531.) (3/1 5 /9 6 ) Pamela Antognini. MS. NCC. facilitates a free ongoing W o m a n 's E m p o w e rm e n t G ro u p fo r la sb ia n s Leam how to refine relation ship skills and express anger In healthy ways; define and share your own success stories. Group lim ited to seven (7 30-9 pm Tuesdays, call for openings: 235-2879 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) R ig h t to P riv a c y P olitical A c tio n C o m m itte e is now accepting applications fo r positions on its 19-member board o f directors People with bookkeeping and fund-raising skills are especially welcome Board members serve for two years, and attend monthly meetings held in Portland and around Oregon. (For inform ation o r to receive an applica tion packet: w rite Barry Pack. Executive D irector. 921 SW M orrison St.. Suite 546. Portland. OB 97205 o r call 228-5825 ) ( 12/15) C la c k a m a s W o m a n 's S e rv ic e s seeks volunteers interested in working w ith women and children survivors o f dom estic violence. S u p p o rt G ro u p Fa cilita tors are currently needed (call Toni Hughes 654-2807). (11/17) B ra d le y -A n g le H o u se is seeking bo a rd and affiliate boa rd m e m b e rs . 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 ajiply M ust be interested in helping dom estic violence survivors. (Erika Silver 2 3 2 -7 8 I2 .H 1 2/1 ) B ra d le y -A n g le H ouse 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, w ork w ith children's groups, or serve on the board o f directors. (282-9940.H 11/17) T h a Rosa C ity D is cu s s io n 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 welcome. (650-7052. PO Box 1370. Clackamas, OB 9 7 0 15 .) (4 /1 9 /9 6) W orkshops Want to form a G a y a nd La sbian S c u b a D iv in g G ro u p ? Looking for serious divers interested in weekend trips to Hood sport or other destinations (W rite Desperate to Dive. PO Box 30492. Portland. OB 97294 ) ( 2 /1 6/9 6 ) Learn to cope better w ith feelings o f loss in a five -w e e k cla ss on g rie f release facilitated by Cynthia Butts. (7-9 pm Monday. Nov 20- Dec 18. P otter's House Church. 3830 SE 62nd A ve., $30. 775-5024.) (11/17) M is g u id e d Live s and S e m i-B lo n d e P ro d u ctio n s, both spin-off production companies o f the P o rtla n d W o m e n ’s T h e a tre 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 (Twita 777-9086 o r Cindy 226-8139 X 1 /1 9 /9 6 ) It's M y P le a su re presents workshops and social events for the lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire Each O n e T e a c h O ne r M e n stru a l H ea lth : second o f tw o parts w ith instructor KymCumbo All women welcome (7pm Friday. N ov 17, $15-$20) S e x T o y s 101: a fun. light ‘ how to " fo r women (7 pm Saturday. N ov 18. free ) A ro m a th e ra p y : Leam to make gifts o f bath salts and massage oils w ith Jacki Galloway (7pm Tuesday. Nov. 28. $4-$6) S u rv iv a l K it fo r W ilde rne ss B a c k p a c k in g : Dana Roselund discusses what to put in and what to leave out. All women welcome ( 7pm Thursday. Nov 30. $4 $6) F o o t m assage: Leam to give as well as to receive with masseuse Theresa Tucker All are welcome ( 7 pm Friday. Dec I. $9- $11) (Unless otherwise noted m ust preregister, events are held a t It's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne B lv d . 236-0505.) N a tive A m e ric a n T w o -S p ir it N a tio n is form ing fo r exploring the historical experiences o f Native gay men. lesbians, transpeople and bisexuals. (230-2681 o r 323-1901 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) S u p e rja c k s is a m en's j/o club that m eets every Monday near Uoyd Center (8-10 30 pm. $5 donation). And introducing S u n d a y S u c k s (S a f e r) (4-6 3 0 pm. first and third Sundays, donation requested) (Call fo r inform ation and location: 241-2214 1(1/1 9 /9 6 ) D a v id Ave line , a sociologist at Indiana University, is re s e a rch in g h o w single, sexually active g a y m e n c ru is e Fie is seeking data on cruising methods and techniques, ways to avoid assault, methods for avoiding HIV infection, use o f cruising signals, favorite cruising spots, and any other thoughts on cruising. (Send anonymous w ritten inform a tion. including only age and c ity o f residence, to David Aveline. D epart m ent o f Sociology. Ballantine Hall. Bloom ington. IN 47405.)( 12/1) The Y W C A of P o rtla n d F itn e ss a nd S w im C e n te r offers B e gin nings. ' 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 M onday and Wednesday, t i l l SW 10th Ave . 223-6281 ) ( 3 /1 /9 6 ) G atherings The A ss o cia tio n fo r W om e n in P s y c h o lo g y hosts ‘ Woman span Generating Bridges." the 21st annual F e m in ist P s y c h o lo g y C o n fe re n ce m Portland. March 14-17 1996 (For inform ation Maryka Biaggio School o f Professional Psychology. Pacific University. 2004 P a c ific A ve ., F o re s t G rove. O B 9 7 1 16 . 3 5 9 -2 2 4 0 . e-m a il: btaggtomOpactficu edu. o r Justine Heaviton. 3003 W illam ette S t . Eu gene. OB 97405. 484-4848 o r 997 8269 ) V olunteers V o lu n te e rs are needed for the Interna tiona l W o m e n 's D a y celebration scheduled for March 10. 1996 There is a special need fo r a volunteer to coordkiate poetry readings (representatives o f wom en's organizations are urged to participate (Linda Totgeson 2 8 1 -8006 ) (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) The P ortla nd Le sbia n C h o ir needs a house manager and perma nent stage crew on a volunteer/w ork exchange basis Upcoming con c e rts are In January and M ay 1996 (C a th e rin e 2 8 7 -0 1 6 1 .) (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) T h e H IV D a y C e n te r has an im m ettete need fo r home meal delivery, respite care, transportation and kitchen volunteers to staff expanding programs serving LEV positive clients Volunteers for late afternoon and early evening hours are especially needed Many different opportunities are available (For inform ation o r to receive an application Sarah 223-3444 X 4 /19/96) | B a sic W g h ts O re g o n ( form erly the N o on 13 Campaign) is recruiting volunteers statewide for N e ig h b o r-to -N e ig h b o r o rg a n izin g m eet AIDS & HIV A I D S Hotline. (1-800777-A ID S ) ( 6 /1 5 ) A ID S F o ru m L fv e is television fo r people w ith AIDS (1108 NE Going S t . Portland. OB 97221. Jack C ox 284-6807) (5/1 9 ) A S A P Tre a tm e n t S e rv ic e s provides individual and group counsel ing for people who are HIV |X>sitlve and who are also having problems with alcohol and drugs Title I funds are available to help pay for treatm ent, call intake coordinator Monday-Friday to ask for Title I appointment (2130 SW F ifth Ave . 224-0075 ) ( 2 /1 6 /9 6 ) B ro th e r to B ro th e r sponsors a M e n Ta lk . in conjunction with Cascade AIDS Project and the Multnomah County Flealth Department, specifically fo r African American gay and bisexual men A variety of topics are discussed. (7-10 pm. third Wednesdays, to register CAP 223 5907. o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030 ) (8 /4 ) C a s c a d e A I D S P ro je c t provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by H IV/A ID S in Oregon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and edu cation. activities and inform ation B e ne fits A d v o c a c y C lin ic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV positive w ith govern ment entitlem ent programs and housing form s (10:30 am-noon. CAP offices) Confidential and anonymous D ro p -In H I V T e s tin g is provided every Tuesday evening fo r gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP offices. $15 donation appreciated) H IV U n iv e rs ity offers classes, inform ation and a w ellness program which includes a newslet ter. the Flus Club House Party social group and prosocial events Check the calendar listings fo r a schedule o f classes (HIV U Infoline 223-6339. ext 111) The P lu s C lu b H o u se P a rty provides a relaxing setting for people w ith H IV/AID S to meet and mingle socially TFie group meets in private homes on the first and third Friday of the month (6 3 0 9 00 pm. call fo r location Dale 221-3015 o r Brian 228-5889) S p e a k in g of S s x ... s an ongoing w orkshop fo r gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest in hot. protected sex. New1 TFie workshop now includes the B ritish safer-sex video Erotic Choice s (Brian 223-5907. ext 131) S p e a k to Y o u r B ro th e r s P ro je c t allows gay and bisexual men. both HfV positive and HIV negative, to find support and get involved in Fielping th e ir com m unity fight AIDS M e n T a lk s are in-hom e gatherings which provide a safe atm o sphere to talk about relationships, safer sex. te sting and m ore (call 223-6339. ext 160) C AP is recruiting V o lu n te e r O u tre a c h
