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20 ▼ 1. 100 5 ▼ Just o ut J out about town Love Makes a Family Inc is hosting the 1 9 9 7 G a y a n d Le sb ia n P a re n ts C o a litio n In te rn a tio n a l C o n fe re n c e , to be held in Portland The Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere conference will be held at the same time (Dana244-311BorMerry-Lynn 284-0214.) (3 /1 /9 6 ) P a cific A ve ., F o re s t G rove, OR 97116, 3 5 9 -2 2 4 0 , e-m ail: biaggiomOpacificu edu: o r Justine Heavilon, 3003 Willamette St.. Eugene. OR 97405, 541-484-4848 o r 541-997 8269 ) (3 /1 /9 6 ) P e o p le fo r A n im a l R igh ts, a nonprofit volunteer organization that promotes animal rights through education, legislation and direct action, meets monthly. (10am. first Saturdays. 3430 SE Belmont St.. Suite3. 230-0892 ) ( 4 /1 9/9 6 ) V olunteers T h e M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t and th e A m e r i c a n R e d C ro s s have a pool o f A f ric a n A m e ric a n v o lu n te e rs tra in e d to p ro v id e p re se n ta tio n s a b o u t H I V / A I D S Presen tations are free and can be tailored to specific audiences General information on HIV/AiDS. as well as information of particular interest to African Americans, is available (Jonathan Hutchison 248-3030.) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) C h ris tia n Le sb ia n g ro u p forming for mutual encouragement and support through inspiration. prayer and song. All sexual minority people welcome (Elizabeth 288-1072 ) (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) M a ria W e b s ta r p e rfo rm s o n D e c . 15 at H o y t S tre e t Pub tH 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/aua by L Frank Baum, the author of The Wizard o f Oz Through Dec 26. (8 pm Fridays and Saturdays. 2 pm and 7 pm Sundays, 8 pm Thursday. Dec 2 1. and Tuesday, dec. 26. Forum Theatre. Portland Community College Sylvania Campus. $16 adults. $14 children ltickets. Suite 520. Galleria. 600 S W 10th A v e . or OCTC 228 95711) OW TO CONTACT US O u t A b o u t T o w n Is a free community service of |est s e t 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 |est s e t prints a full groups listing in the second Issue of the month; the deadline for that issue Is the Thursday before the first Friday of the month In the first issue that comes out each month. Jest set will Ust only Immediate care organizations The deadline for that issue Is the Ttiursday before the third Frtday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also A n n o u n c e m e n ts are subject to editing, and Inclusion Is subject to space limitations, relevance and re c e ip t b y d e ad line Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement G allery The N e w m a n C o lle c tio n of d e v o tio n a l a rt shows at A r t of tha P e o p le 1 his private collection of Mexican religious art dates from the 18th 20th centuries Included In the exhibit are Santos. Ex Volos and Retablos. and a group of Cruz de Mayo crucifixes Dec 7-31 (Opening reception Dec 7. 5 50-8 30 pm, 8 18 S W First Ave . 2 2 1 0569 ) M o o n s is to rs D ru m C a m p # 2 takes place April 12-14. 1996. In Sausalito. Calif All levels welcome. Leam the rhythms o f Africa. Cuba and Brazil Teachers include Nurudafina Pill Abena. Carolyn Brandy, Nydia Mata and MabibaBaegne Earty registration encouraged. (SASE to: PO Box 20918. Oakland. CA 94620 o r call 510-547 8 3 8 6 ) (4 /5 /9 6 ) The A s s o c ia tio n fo r W o m a n in P s y c h o lo g y hosts ‘ Womansparv Generating Bridges." the 21 st annual F e m in is t P s y c h o lo g y C o n - fo ra n ca in Portland. March 14-17. 1996 (For information: Maryka Biaggio. School o f Professional Psychology. Pacific University. 2004 T heater ! In the L ite the PBS lesbian and gay newsmagazine series, an nounces the In T h e L ife L e s b ia n a n d G a y S h o rt F ilm a n d V id e o F e stiv a l Selected entries will be broadcast on the show s June 1996 Gay Pride episode The winning entry w tl receive a special Jury Award Submit works on lesbian and gay issues and culture from 30 seconds to 10 minutes m length, on 3 /4 Inch. SVHS. or Beta video format IfNm and Ht 8 works must have been transferred to Beta), documentary or narrative style, that have not been previously broad- cast on national television Submission deadline is Dec 15 (For entry form and information send SASE to In The Life. Short Film Committee. 30 W 26th S t . 7th Floor. New York. N Y 1 0 0 7 0 7 0 2 /1 ) A w o m e n '« re a d in g g ro u p « forming to read and discuss nonfiction and literature (Beth 2 2 6 79 19 ) (3/1 /96) T h o H I V D a y C e n te r has an Immediate need for home meal delivery, respite care, transportation and kitchen volunteers to staff expanding programs serving HIV-positive clients. Volunteers for late afternoon and early evening hours are especially needed Many different opportunities are available. (For information o r to receive an application Sarah 223-3444.) (4/1 9 /9 6 ) B a s ic R ig h ts O ra g o n (formerly the No on 13 Campaign) is recruiting volunteers statewide for N e ig h b o r-to -N « ig h b o r o r g a n izin g m eetings, office work, visibility, fund-raising events and more. (PO B ox40625. Portland. OR 97240. 2 2 2 -6 1 5 1 )0 /1 6 /9 6 ) O u r H o u s e of P o rtla n d , a residential care facility for men and women living their last days with AIDS, currently needs volunteer cooks and receptionists, but a variety of volunteer positions are available Lunch cooks are needed for the 8 am-noon shift on Mondays andTuesdays. Receptionists are needed forweekdays 4-8 pm. (Judith Rlzzio o r Kathryn Siebert 234-0175.7(3/16/96) V o lu n te e rs are needed to help organize the 1997 G a y a nd Le sb ia n P a re n ts C o a litio n In te rn a tio n a l C o n fe re n c e , 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 Merry-Lynn 284-0214 ) (3 /1 /9 6 ) T h e P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C ris is L in e is looking for m a le v o lu n te e rs 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 during 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 I V / A I D S R e s o u rc e P ro je c t, a program o f the South Coast Health Council, needs volunteers for jobs from staffing the office to providing emotional support and some direct care services to clients SC HARP Is in the final stages before opening Its doors to the public. (269-5230,371 WAnderson. Suite 218, Coos Bay. O R97420 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) A la n 's H o u se , a lice n s e d a d u lt fo s te r c a re fa c ility in M e d fo rd f o r p e o p le w ith A I D 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 779-2006 ) (3 /1 /9 6 ) R ig h t to P riv a c y P o litica l A c tio n C o m m itte e ts now accepting applications for positions on its 19-member board of directors People with bookkeeping and fund-raising skills are especially welcome Board S a n F ra n c is c o “ p e rfo rm a n c e b e a s t“ Eva Festa does a ritu a l p ie ce ca lled “ the g irl, the d e vil, h e r v io lin “ at D re a m s W ell S tu d io at 8 pm on D e c . 1, 2 a n d 3 N o rth w e s t W rite rs In c. a professional group for published writ ers. announces the 1 9 9 6 A n d r o s B a rg e r A w a r d s The awards recognize published writing by professional authors The contest is open to writers living m Oregon. Washington. Idaho. British Columbia and Alaska ( 1 . 0 0 0 prises in A c tio n , n o n fictio n a nd p o e try «rill be a w a rd e d . Submission deadline Is Jan 31. 1996 (For complete contest gudehnes. send SASE to Andres Berger Awards, c /o Northwest Writers Inc . PO Box 3437. Portland OR 97208 ) (1/26/96) The P o rtla n d A r t M u s e u m celebrated the reopening of Its mam building on Nov 19 A number of exhibitions are currently showing, including that of ' In P u rs u it of th e T ig e r ‘ a collection of K o re a n art tre a su re s from the Museum s permanent collection and private Portland collections Runs Nov 19 March 17 (1219 S W Park Ave Leadbetter Gallery. 226 2811 ) O re g o n B allet T h e a tre performs T h e N u tc r a c k e r at the CMc Auditorium Dec » 2 8 17 3 0 pm Dec 9 10. 12 17. 1923. 26 28 2pm Dec 10. 1617. 21 24 2 6 2 8 S W Third and d a y $ I0 S 6 5 (rickets TckatMostar 790- APTS or Oregon BoOet Theatre 222 55381) T h a L io n R a g im a n t hosts its seventh annual camp-out. W a t a n d W ild '9 6 . Aug 15-19, 1996 The Lion Regiment promises a fun. Intimate weekend in the mountains with food and the best people this side of the "sagebrush curtain." (Information and application Lion Regiment. PO B ox 1721. Boise. ID 83701-1721. o r call Don o r Marcus at 208-322 8 174 ) (8/8 /9 6 ) The University of Technology o f Sydney. Australia, is looking for part tenants in a h is to rica l re s e a rc h p ro je c t o n tha e x p e ri e n c e of h o m o se x u a l A u s tra lia n m ilita ry p e rso n n e l who served in World War II Student Alistair Martin is seeking to interview U S World War II veterans who served with Australians Interviews will be conducted through written correspondence, postage costs will be covered on request (Contact Alistair Martin. 76 Afoert S t . Erskmevtlie 2043 New South Wales. Australia, em a il a/martmOacs ltd uts edu au ) (3/1 6 /9 6 ) A r c h e r G a lle ry at C la rk C o lle g e j<resents paintings by D a v id A irh a rt This work, done during the past seven years, features Airhart s disconcerting views of family members integrated into the landscape ThroughDec 7 (9 a m 8 p m M o n d a y Thursday 9 am-4pm Fndey reception N o v 8 noon 2 pm artist s talk Nov 8 2-3 pm. A rt Department. Room 104. Vancouver. Wash . 360-992-2370 1 P o rtla n d C e n te r S ta g e presents the world premiere of Jack Merfner s ploy C o m fo rt a n d J o y This holiday comedy focuses on Scott and Tony, a gay couple whose families descend on them at Christmas Runs Dec 8- 30 at the Intermediate Theatre of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts (Preview Dec 2. 3. 5. 6. 7. 7 pm Sundays Wednesdays 8 pm Thursdays Saturdays. 2 pm Sunday matinees 2 pm Dec 30 matinee sign interpreted performances noon Thursday. Dec 14. and 8 pm Fndey Dec 15. $ 1 1-$33 274 6588 > G atherings F ra m e lin e a nonprofit lesbian and gay arts organization, seeks applicants for its 1 9 0 9 F ilm a n d V id a o C o m p le tio n F u n d Grants In the range of $500-$2.000 are made for projects in the final stages of production W orks must be documentary, educational, narrative, animated or experimental projects about or of interest to lesbians and gay men and their communities S u b m is s io n de a d lin e Is D e c . 19. (For application and guidelines contact Frameline at 415-703 8650 7(12/1) W o m an a rtis ts are invited to submit designs for the 1 9 9 9 In te rn a tional W o m a n 's D a y p o s te r a n d T -s h ir t lo g o c o m p e titio n Entries must be submitted by Jan 8. 1996 (Information and guidelines Linda Torgeson 503 281 8006 7 0 /5 /9 6 ) M a x G ro v e r s "What I Saw on My Summer Vacation. * new acrylic paintings on paper. shows at the P u llia m D a ffa n b a u g h G a lla ry The paintings were inspired by G rover's travels on the back roads of the United States ThroughDec 2 ( I I a m 5 30pm TuesdaySaturday. noon -4 pm Sunday. 522 N W 12th Ave . 228 6665 > The P o rtla n d Le sb ia n C h o ir needs a house manager and perma nent stage crew on a volunteer/work exchange basis. Upcoming concerts are in January and May 1996 (Catherine 287-0161.) (4/1 9 /9 6 ) B ulletin B oard The M o d e m P o e try S o c ie ty se e k s n e w p o e try fo r p u b lic a tion Poems must be21 lines or less, not previously published; original works One poem per author may be submitted Cash awards range from $500-$25 (Send poems to Modern Poetry Society. PO Box 2029. Dunneiton. FL 34430 ) (2 /2 /9 6 ) It's a 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 of f’oggy Flynn, mixed media assemblages of finished basswood byChrts Kelly, mixed water media collages by Eva Mac Lowry bead and tapestry necklaces by Corine McWilliams, the raku vessels of Laurie Sylwester. collages by t d Thibodeau, and watercolors by Ertn Williams Through Dec 31 ( t 0 am 6 pm daily. 3279 SF Hawthorne B tv d , 238 0651 ) T h o R osa C ity D is c u s s io n C lu b is open to all orientations, fetishes and lifestyles that are safe, sane and consensual. Monthly meetings include guest speakers, resources, acceptance, great so cials and the monthly newsletter. All are welcome. (650-7052, PO Box 1370. Clackamas. OR 97015.) (.4 /1 9 /9 6 ) The Y W C A of P o rtla n d Fitn a sa a n d S w im C a n to r offers "B e g in n in g s " an ongoing class for 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. 1111 S W 10th A v e . 223-6281.7(3/1/96) A ly s o n P u b lic a tio n s a n d a u th o r J a c k H a rt are soliciting contributions to a new book in which gay men who are In long-term relationships talk about the first time they met their partners The Day We Met will be a collection o f true, first-person stories by men from around the work I S u b m is s io n d e a d lin e is J a n . 1 9 .1 9 9 0 . (Send SASE to The Day We M et Guidelines. Alyson Publications. 40 Fhympton S t . Boston. M A 02118 7 (1 /5 /9 6 ) A c a n th u s G a lle ry features the oiFon canvas paintings of self taught Portland artlsi K a th e rin e A c e I hrough Dec 2. (11 am 6 p m Tuesday Saturday. 120 N W N in th Ave . Suite 210. 224 5475 ) V o lu n te e rs are needed for the In te rna tio na l W o m e n 's D a y celebration scheduled for March 10. 1996. There Is a special need for a volunteer to coordinate poetry readings Representatives of women's organizations are urged to participate. (Linda Torgeson 281-8006 ) (4/1 9 /9 6 ) S u p a rja c k e is a men's j/o club that meets every Monday near Lloyd 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 30pm. first and third Sundays, donation requested). (Call for information and location: 241-2214.) (1/1 9 /9 6 ) ANNOUNCEMENTS ENTERTAINMENT Pamela Antognini. MS, NCC, facilitates a free ongoing W o m e n 's E m p o w e rm e n t G ro u p fo r lesb ian s. Learn h ow to refine relation ship skills and express anger in healthy ways; define and share your own success stories. Group limited to seven. (7:30-9 pm Tuesdays, call for openings: 235-2879.) (2/1 6 /9 6 ) N a tiv e A m e ric a n T w o -S p ir it N a tio n Is forming for exploring gay men. lesbians, transpeople and bisexuals Historical expenences. (230-2681 o r 323-1901 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) S e n d su b m issio n s to jsst ssrt calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97214 0400; or fax to 236J257 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 information, please submit an updated announce ment before the expiration date noted at the end of your listing L o v e M a k e s A F a m ily In c. is looking for a v o lu n te e r c o o rd in a to r and volunteers to assist with phone banking for membership solicitation. (Bonnie Tinker 228-3892 ) (5/3/96) M is g u id a d Li v a s and S a m i-B lo n d « P ro d u c tio n s , both spin-off production companies of the P o rtla n d W o m a n 's T h a a tra C o m p a n y. are expanding. Men and women who are ready for their fast- paced. in-your-face projects are invited to audition— improv experi ence. a plus. (Twite 777-9086 o r Cindy 226-8139.7 (1/19/96) P o rtla n d W o m e n 's T h e a tre C o m p a n y presents M is g u id e d Liveai A L es b ia n S o a p O p o re — it's not just about Casa Delores anymore! (7 pm first Sundays. 1728 NE 40th A v e . $ 6 at door. 287 7 7 0 7) N o rth w e s t S p e a k O u t P ro je c t, a community organizing and educational group, seeks p e o p le to d o o rig in a l re s e a rc h a nd w ritin g on topics affecting the gay. lesbian and bisexual community for the Information Resource Team Workshop facilitators for the Speakers Project are also needed (Contact Betty Busch. NWSOP. 9 2 1 S W Morrison S t . Suite 506. Portland97205.223-4992 ) ( 5 /3 /96 ) F irs t F rid a y S u p p o rt a n d D is c u s s io n G ro u p is a resource for friends and family o f people with eating disorders. Led by Joyce Korschgen.MS. LPC. (FirstFridays. 8 1 8 N W 1 7 th A ve . free, 221-4531.) (3 /1 5 /9 6 ) Want to form a G a y a n d L a s b ia n S c u b a D iv in g G ro u p ? Looking for serious divers Interested in weekend trips to Hoodsport or other destinations /Write. Desperate to Dive. PO Box 30492. Portland, OR 97294 ) ( 2 /1 6/9 6 ) P o rtla n d R e p e rto ry T h e a tre mounts a production of Patrick Hamilton's A n g e l S tre e t, directed by Diane Englert and starring Elisabeth Adwin and Bruce Burkhartsmeier This Victorian thriller was the basis for the 1944 movie Gmallght Through Dec 2. (2 World Trade Center. 25 S W Salmon S t . box office 224-4491. accessible to persons with mobility and visual impairments ) The P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C ris is L in e has openings in its January 1996 training for v o lu n te e r c ris is in te rv e n tio n c o u n s e lo rs The 46-hour training is held during three weeks Volunteers must be female. 18 years and older, committed to ending domestic and sexual abuse, and willing to commit 24 hours a month for six months. Applications must be received by Jan 2. 1996 (LeAnn Medenos. 232-9545 during business hours.) (12/15/96) j