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addressed stamped envelope to The Day We M et Guidelines. Alyson
Publications. 40 Ptympton St.. Boston. MA 02118 ) (1/5/9 6)
The M o d e m Poetry Society seeks new poetry for publica­
tion Poems must be21 lines or less; not previously published, original
works. One poem per author may be submitted. Cash awards range
from $500 to $25. (Send poems to: Modern Poetry Society. PO Box
2029. Dunnellon. FL 34430 ) (2 /2 /9 6 )
W om en artists are invited to submit designs for the 1996 Interna­
tional W om en's D ay poster and T-s h irt logo com petition
Entries must be submitted by Jan. 8. (Information and guidelines: Linda
Torgeson 503-281 8 0 0 6 ) (1/5/9 6)
The University of Technology of Sydney. Australia, is looking for
participants in a historical research project on the experi­
ence of homosexual Australian m ilitary personnel who
served in World War II. Student Alistair Martin is seeking to Interview
U S. W orld W ar II veterans who served with Australians. Interviews will
be conducted through written correspondence; postage costs will be
covered on request. (Contact Alistair Marlin. 76 Albert St.. Erskineville
2043. New South Wales. Australia, e-mail ajmartinOacs. itd. uts edu au )
(3 /1 6 /9 6 )
N orthw est W riters Inc., a professional group for published writ­
ers. announces the 1996 A n d re s B e rge r A w a rd s The awards
recognize published writing by professional authors. The contest is
open to writers living in Oregon, Washington. Idaho. British Columbia
and Alaska $ 1,000 prizes in fiction, nonfiction and poetry
will be aw arded. Submission deadline is Jan. 31. (For complete
contest guidelines, send SASE to Andres Berger Awards, c /o North­
west Writers Inc., PO Box 3437, Portland. OR 97208 ) (1/26 /96)
A w o m e n 's reading group is forming to read and discuss
nonfiction and literature. (Beth 226- 7919.)(3 /1 /9 6 )
G allert
The Hoffman Gallery at the Oregon School of Arts and Crafts
exhibits the work of photographers Diane Cook. Gaye Chan, Karen
Klugman, Michael Peven. Gloria DeFilipps Brush. Vance Gellert. Paul
Sutinen, Donna Mitchell, Richard Ramsdell and Susan Felter as part of
a citywide celebration of B lue S k y G allery's 20th anniversary
Through Jan. 28. ( 1 I am-7 pm Tuesday-Thursday . 10am-5pm Friday-
Sunday. 8245 S W Bames Road, 297-5544.)
Blackfish G allery features “O rego n Artists of Latin A m e ri­
can D escent." an exhibition of work in a variety of media by artists
Roberto Herrera, Gustavo Rapoport. Carol Garcia. Humberto Gonzalez.
Francisco Salgado. Yolanda Valdes-Rementeria. Oscar Flores-Fiol,
Kenneth Colorado and Carmen Fidalgo-Kasrawi Also showing is an
exhibit of photographs presented as part of the 20th anniversary of
Blue Sky Gallery. Through Jan. 27. (Noon-5pm Tuesday-Saturday and
by appointment. 420 N W Ninth A v e . 224-2634 )
The Portland A rt M useum celebrated the reopening of its main
building on Nov 19 A number of exhibitions are on display, including
that of ‘ In Pursuit of the T ig e r . ' a collection of Korean art
treasures from the Museum's permanent collection and private
Portland collections. Through March 17. (1219 S W Park Ave.,
Leadbetter Gallery. 226-2811.)
Love Makes a Family Inc. is hosting the 1997 G a y and Lesbian
Parents Coalition International Conference, to be held in
Portland The Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere conference
will be held at the same time (Dana244-31I BorMerry-Lynn 284-0214.)
(3 /1 /9 6 )
People fo r Anim al Rights, a nonprofit volunteer organization that
promotes animal rights through education, legislation and direct action,
meets monthly. (10 am, first Saturdays. 3430 SE Belmont St.. Suite 3,
230-0892 ) ( 4/1 9 /9 6 )
The Multnomah County Health Department and the American Red
Cross have a pool of A frican Am erican volunteers trained to
provide presentations about H IV / A ID S Presentations 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 )
Christian Lesbian group is forming for mutual encouragement and
support through inspiration, prayer and song All sexual minority people
welcome (Elizabeth 288-1072.) (4/19/96)
First Friday S u p p o rt and D iscussion G ro u p is a resource for
friends and family of people with eating disorders. Led by Joyce
Korschgen.MS.LPC. (FirstFridays. 818N W 17thAve.. free. 221 -4531.)
(3/15 /96)
Pamela Antognini, MS, NCC, facilitates a free ongoing W om en's
Em pow erm ent G ro u p for lesbians. Leam how 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 )
T h e Rose C ity D iscussion 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 )
Want to form a G ay and Lesbian Scuba D iving Group? Looking
for serious divers interested in weekend trips to Hoodsport or other
destinations. (W rite Desperate to Dive. PO Box 30492. Portland, OR
9 7 2 9 4 U 2/1 6 /9 6 )
M isguided Lives and Sem i-B londe Productions, both spin-off
production companies of the Portland W om en's Th e atre C o m ­
pany. are expanding. Men and women who are ready for their fast-
paced. in-your-face projects are invited to audition. Improv experience
a plus. (Twila 777-9086 o r Cindy 226-8139 X 1/19/96)
Native A m erican T w o -S p irit Nation is forming for exploring gay.
lesbian, transpeople and bisexuals. Historical experiences (230-2681
o r 323-1901 ) (2/16 /96)
Superjacks is a men's j/o club that meets every Monday near Lloyd
Center (8-10:30 pm. $5 donation). And introducing Su n d a y Sucks
(S a fe r) (4-6 30 pm. first and third Sundays, $5 donation). (Call for
information and location: 241-2214 ) (1/19 /96)
The Y W C A of Portland Fitness and S w im C enter offers
" Beginnings. * 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, t i l l S W
10th Ave.. 223-6281.) ( 3 /1 /9 6 )
and Mabiba Baegne. Earty registration encouraged (SASE to: PO Box
20918. Oakland. CA 94620 o r call 510-547-8386.) (4 /5 /9 6 )
The Association for Women in Psychology hosts ‘ Womanspan:
Generating Bridges.* the21st annual Fem inist P sychology C o n ­
ference m Portland. March 14-17. (For information Maryka Biaggio.
School o f Professional Psychology. Pacific University. 2004 Pacific
A ve .,
F o re s t G rove.
O R 9 7 1 1 6 . 3 5 9 -2 2 4 0 , e -m a il:
biaggiomOpacificu edu: o r Justine Heavilon. 3003 Willamette St..
Eugene. OR 97405. 541 -484-4848 o r 541-997-8269 )
V olunteers
The Portland W om en's C ris is Line is accepting applications from
men for its upcoming volunteer training. The training is 40 hours long,
held during a three-week p>eriod The training starts Feb 5. Deadline
to apply for the training is Friday, Ja n . 26. (Information and
application: 232-4176 ) (1/19)
The M etropolitan Hum an Rights Com m ission has an opening
for a two-year term on the commission. (Applications available at
MHRC. 1120 S W Fifth Ave.. Room 516. call Helen Cheek 82 3-5136)
(2/16)
N orthw est Speak O u t Project, a community organizing and
educational group, seeks people to do original research and
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.
921 S W Morrison St.. Suite 506. Portland 97205. 223-4992 )
(5 /3 /9 6 )
Love M akes A Fam ily Inc. is looking for a volunteer coordina ­
to r and volunteers to assist with phone banking for membership
solicitation. (Contact Bonnie Tinker. 228-3892.) (5 /3 /9 6 )
G atherings
The M r. Portland Leather 1996 C ontest Weekend takes place
in Portland Feb. 23 -25 A full weekend of activities are planned. The
contest will be held Feb. 25 at Darcelle XV. The host hotel is the Mark
Spencer Hotel. The weekend coupon book includes tickets to all
events and discounts on merchandise and services from various
Northwest businesses. ($25 until Feb. I , $30 after Feb. I. send check
to: R B /H Productions, PO Box 11308, Portland. OR 97211, informa­
tion: 503-870-6915.) (2/1 6/96)
Th e Lion Regim ent hosts its seventh annual camp-out. Wet A
W ild '96. Aug 15-19. The Lion Regiment promises a fun. intimate
V olunteers are needed for the International W om en's D ay
celebration, March 10. There is a special need for a volunteer to
coordinate poetry readings, (representatives of women's organiza­
tions are urged to participate. (Linda Torgeson 281-8006 ) (4/19 /96)
The Portland Lesbian 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 (Catherine 287-0161.7(4/19/96)
T h e H IV D ay 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.) (4/19 /96)
weekend in the mountains with food and the best people this side o f the
"sagebrush curtain." (Information and application: Lion Regiment. PO
Box 1721, Boise, ID 83701-1721. o r call Don o r M arcus at
208-322-8174.) (8 /8 /9 6 )
Basic Rights O re go n (formerly the No on 13 Campaign) is
M oon sisters D rum Cam p #2 takes place April 12-14, in Sausalito.
Calif. All levels welcome. Learn the rhythms o f Africa, Cuba and Brazil.
Teachers include Nurudafina Pili Abena. Carolyn Brandy, Nydia Mata
O u r House of Portland, a residential care facility for men and
women living their last days with AIDS, needs volunteer cooks and
receptionists, but a variety of volunteer positions are ava il­
able Lunch cooks are needed for the 8 am-nocn shift on Mondays and
Tuesdays. Receptionists are needed for weekdays 4-8 pm. (Judith
Rizzio o r Kathryn Siebert 234-0175.) (3 /1 6 /9 6 )
recruiting volunteers statewide for Neighbor-to-Neighbor organizing
meetings, office work, visibility, fund-raising events and more. (PO Box
40625. Portland. OR 97240. 222-6151 ) ( 3/1 6 /9 6 )
T heater
V olunteers are needed to help organize the 1997 G a y and
Lesbian Parents Coalition International Conference to be
triangle productions! presents the Northwest premiere of The
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 )
T w ilig h t o f th e Golds, a play by Jonathan Tolins. Through Feb 3.
(8 pm Thursday-Saturday, Main Street Playhouse. 904 S W Main St..
$13 ltickets Fastixx locations, charge by phone 224-8499; triangle
productions! box office 223-67901.)
South C oast H IV / A ID S Resource Project, 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. SCHARP is in the final stages before opening its doors to the
public. (269-5230.371 WAnderson, Suite 2 18. Coos Bay, O R 97420.)
(2/16 /96)
Portland W om en's Th e atre C o m pa n y presents M is g u id e d
Lives: A L esb ian S o a p O p e ra — it's not just about Casa Delores
anymore! (7 pm first Sundays, 1728 NE 40th Ave , $6 at door.
287-7707)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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A la n 's House, a licensed adult foster-care home in Medford for
people with AIDS, 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 or Bill Templeman 779-2006.) (3/1 /96)
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B ulletin B oard
W orkshops
The A rc h and Bruce B ro w n Foundation is accepting subm is­
sions for its 1906 granting cycle The Foundation accepts
submissions in a different arts discipline each year. For 1996 the
foundation will pay for the publication of prose w o rks Submis­
sions are limited to full-length fiction pieces (novels, novellas or short
story collections) All entries must be based on or inspired by a
historical person or event and must portray the gay and lesbian lifestyle
in a positive manner. In 1997 the Foundation will publish and/or assist
in the performance costs of musical works. (For submission guidelines
send SASE to: The Arch and Bruce Brown Foundation. PO Box 45231.
Phoenix. A Z 85064 )
It's M y Pleasure presents workshops and social events for the
lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire Illness as a
Teacher, presented by naturopathic physician Kimberly Wmdstar (7
pm Wednesday. Jan. 10. $4-$6). Energy W ork, the Goddess and
Paganism is a way for women to leam to strengthen, protect and
vitalize their lives Taught by Lisa Hersh (7p m Thursday. Jan 11. $4-
$6) M enopause Naturally Dr. Kimberly Windstar presents the
current medical approach and natural therapeutics (7 pm Wednesday.
Jan. 17. $4-6.) (Unless otherwise noted must preregister, events are
held at It's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne B tv d , 236-0505 )
The National Lesbian and Gay Jo urn a lists Association
seeks applicants for the newly created position of executive d irec­
to r NLGJA is a national organization with 17 chapters and 1.200
members (Send resume and salary requirements to Joseph A
McCormack. J A McCormack i Associates Inc . 5042 Wilshire B tvd .
Suite 505. Los Angeles. CA 90036.213-549-9200. fa x 2 13-549-9222 )
(2 /2 /9 6 )
Explore the therapist persona, connections between therapeutic style
and personality, and the issues of boundaries, burn-out and social
context at “T h e Th e rap ist Self: H er B irth and Flow ering from
the W om b of Personal Life," an active w ork sh op for
w om en therapists and counselors. Taught by Bethroot Gwynn.
MA. and Jane Mara. MSW . LCSW Umited to 16 participants. (10 am-
5 pm. Friday. Feb. 9. Newport. $100, information o r to register:
541 563-4285 ) (2 /2 /9 6 )
Th e Portland Lesbian C h o ir is looking for new members for the
1996 season Deadline to apply is Ja n . IS (Ann 241-8994 )
Attend M en N urturing Men, an ongoing monthly workshop Fee
includes two nights lodging, medicine lodge, sacred touch, fire ritual,
vision quest, bonding ritual (NahcottaSanctuary. FK)Box87. Nahcotta.
WA 98637. $95. 360-665-4181.) (7 /5 /9 6 )
(1 /5 /9 6 )
Support com m unity policing in East Portland by purchasing a
brick for the community plaza at the new East Portland Community
Policing facility Each purchase contributes to the N eighborhood
La w Enforcem ent Scholarship Fund, which will benefit se­
lected East Portland graduating high school seniors who are pursuing
careers in law enforcement Bricks are $27 50 and must be purchased
by March 1 (256 0014.) (2/16 /96)
O n e W ith Heart presents a six week course called Fight the Fear,
Self-Defense for Every Wom an Learn physical self-defense
skills, as well as verbal self-defense options Begins Jan. 8. (7 30-9pm.
Mondays and Wednesdays. 4231 SE Hawthorne Blvd.. information
and registration: 231-1999 ) ( 1/5/96)
O re g o n National A bortion Rights Actio n League hosts its
A nnual Celebration fo r C ho ice Banquet on Jan 27 at the
Portland Hilton Keynote speaker is Dr Sara Diamond The ticket price
includes admission to the Liberty Auction to be held on June 8 (6-10
pm. Pavilion Room. $ 100. $85 for those living 45+ miles from Portland,
tickets and information Andie 503-223-4510.) (1/19 /96)
AIDS & HIV
A lyson Publications and author Ja c k Hart 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
tVe M et will be a collection of true, first person stories by men from
around the world Subm ission deadline is Ja n . 1S. (Send seif-
A ID S Hotline (1 800- 777 AIDS ) (
Matthew Simmons will seme as “Sacred DJ" at “Passion Dancing Naked II” for men
on Jan. 13
6 / 15 )
s television for peoplç with AIDS (1108NE Going
OR 97221. Jack Cox 284 6807 ) ( 6/19)
A ID S Forum L ive
St.. Ponland.