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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1996)
28 ▼ ju iM 21. 1008 ▼ Just out out about town P o l it ic a l Basic Rights Oregon is an ongoing electoral organization working statewide to keep discrimination out o f the Oregon Constitution. (PO Box 40625, Portland. OR 97240. 222-6151.)( 4 /1 9/96) Coalition Ior Human Dignity is an antifascist organizing group concerned with monitoring, exposing and confronting far-right and new- right political groups (7 pm. first and third Thursdays. M etropolitan Community Church. 2400 NE Broadway. 281-5823.)( 10/6) Families Political Actio n Com m ittee represents diverse fam ily structures. Efforts focus on the freedom o f fam ilies o f all types, the integrity o f a dem ocratic educational system , and the safety of all children IPO Box 1485. Sandy. OR 97055. 253 8160 o r 288-4306 ) (5 /5 ) Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group focused on issues vital to lesbian survival and visibility (7:30pm second Tuesdays. Laughing Horse Books. 3652 SE Division S t . 7:30pm fourth Tuesdays. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne B M . w rite to PO Box 11544. Portland. OR 97211 ) (9/20 /96) Log Cabin Republicans socialize, meet prominent people, or just enlighten a few minds in the party. (Second Tuesdays, call for details Jerry Keene 245-1846. o r w rite PO Box 2655. Portland. OR 97208- 2 6 5 5 ) (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) The Portland Lesbian C hoir accepts singing members in September and January. Rehearsals are held on Sunday evenings. Supportive mem bers and volunteers are welcome anytime! (PO Box 8212. Portland. OR 97207. 241 0994 7(6/21/96) Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band is a concert band open to lesbians. gay men and supportive friends. Bring your instrument and a music stand, if you have one. (M ailing address. PO Box 1082. Portland. OR 97207: informa tion line: 790-2170. 7Don’t play an instalm ent or sing, but still want to join in the fun? Become a part of the Rose C ity Gay Freedom Band's performance flag corps. (Samantha Conn 222-9843 7 (2/17) RECOVERY Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday. (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E Seventh S t. Vancouver. 360-694-5068.) (12/21) . Live and Let Live C lub offers lesbian and gay 12-Step program s. Call for calendar and meeting tim es. (M eets at M etropolitan Commu n ity Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway, voicemail: 460-9404 ) (8 /1 6 /9 6 ) Rainbow A l-A n o n meets at the Alano Club boardroom. (5:30-6:45pm Saturdays. 909 N W 24th A v e . 222-5756. 7(2/16/96) Progressiva Queers is an informal group working fo r social justice by Rational Recovery meets three times a week at the Center for Rational taking action on issues o f race, economic justice, cultural understanding and gender and sexual identity. (6:30-8 pm. fourth Thursdays, location or information: Kathanne 287-6082.) (2/16 /96) Thought. RR does not m ystify addiction and recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a technical solution. (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays: 6 pm Fridays. 415 SW 13th Ave.. C liff W alker 239-5359 7 (6/16) Radical Women is active in the daily struggle against racism, sexism, anti-gay bigotry and labor exploitation. M eets every third Thursday (6 30 pm. Northwest Service Center. 1819 N W Everett St., Room 201. 228-3090. fax: 223-2390 )15/19) Right to Privacy Political Action Committee advocates full civil rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by endorsing and supporting candidates and campaigns. (9 2 1 SW Momson S t . Suite 546. Portland OR 97205. 228-5825 . fax. 228-1104 , e-mail: rtppac&aoI com .7 (10/20) Sex and Love Addicts Anonym ous You are not alone. A 12-step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency. (6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736, Portland. 97228. 650-7009) (5/19) Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-specific alcohol and drug counseling. Fees adjusted or waived. Call intake coordi nator Monday-Friday and ask for Triangle Project appointment. (2130 SW Fifth Ave.. 224-0075 .7 (12/20) K-9 C lub is a group o f kindred folks and their dogs who meet to walk, talk, in Portland-area parks (First and third Sundays. 285-2986.) (6/21 /96) Lesbian Garden C lub is a social network for lesbians interested in gardening. Newsletters, plant exchanges and social outings. (N icki 287-6120 7(11/1) Lesbian support group for women 50 and over meets the third Saturday o f every month. (7-10 pm, 281-4424 o r 3 3 1-0415 .)(8 /4 ) Lesbians Enjoying the Sciences is a field trip-oriented group for lesbians who enjoy the Natural Sciences, e g . geology, botany, birdwatching and astronomy. (Noon-2 pm brunch on third Sundays to plan activities. 50 3-2 860 16 8) (6/21 /96) LesbO S (Lesbians of Size) is a social/support group for all size embracing lesbians and for those who want to be. (7-9pm. third Thursdays. $1 pe r lesbian. Gail 774-5774. 7(11/1) M etro C lub is a social group for gay men 40 and over and those who appreciate them. Potlucks monthly on the fourth Sunday. (503-598-3442.) (8/16/96) O ut Dancing: partner dancing (nightclub and ballroom style) for same- sex partners Learn the Rumba. Cha-Cha. line dancing, night club Two- Step, country partner. East and W est Coast Swing, Tango. W altz and more. A monthlong series o f classes starts at the beginning o f each m onth. All classes taught by a professional instaictor. (7-8:30 pm Fridays. Vicki M ills Studio o f Dance. 3536 SE 26th Ave.. $7 per person. 236-5129 or 282-0790. 7(9 /2 0/96 ) Pacific N orthw est Roam ert 4x4 the back roads of Mount St. Helens. Mount Adams and other hard-to-reach places, exploring nature at its best. Day trips and overnight camping. Gay. bi and straight members welcome; 4x4 not necessary. (EdGagnon 360-887-4853. 7(6/21/96) Phi Delta Lam bda . a business and professional organization new to the Northwest, is looking for charter members. (241 -2441.) (6/21 /96) Portland Butch/Femme Lesbian C ouples' N etw ork meets fo r socializing, community building, resource sharing, fun. political acts and more. (261-9835 7 (11/1) Queer N ight at LaLuna is an all-ages event. The fabulous dance room features a different mix of music each week, sometimes with live bands! (Mondays, 215 SE Ninth Ave.. $3-$10 sliding scale.) (9 /1 ) The Real Connection: A social gathering for gay men who are artists, CRISIS writers, 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 282-0107 .7 (5/19) SOCIAL Alcohol and Drug HelpLine (232-8083 in Portland )and YouthLine Am ple Opportunities organizes many activities for large women. Single wom en 38 and over (w ith credit ca rd s) meet fo r dinner, (233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance. Call 1-900-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon . A service of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6/15) (245-1524 .7 (5/19) concerts, music, etc. (Call 288-5369 fo r upcoming events.) (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) Bad Girls.- Portland’s women's S /M educational group is open to all women interested in exploring the deeper part of 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.) (6/21 /96 ) Travel Lambda Connections C lub offers gay men over 40 the opportunity to travel with 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. O R 97286. 503-598-3442. 7(8 /1 6/96 ) The Anti-Violence Lina at 79*-1703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. Outside of Portland, call 1-600-790-1703 A service o f the Lesbian Community Project. (5/19) Battered Lesbian Outreach and Com m unity Support offers a confidential, weekly, support group in Washington County, as well as one- on-one support, referrals, and advocacy Open to women escaping domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child care provided. (Jane 948-7579 )1 10/21) Battered Lesbian Support Group is a confidential group forlesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally battered In their relationships with women. ( Women space. Eugene. 485-6513. ask h r Carrie ) (5/19) Call the Bias Crim e Unit o f the Portland Police at 8 2 3-0434 if you feel you have been a victim o f any type o f bias crim e in Portland. Jim Bell ah is the bias crime detective. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 . ( 10 / 21 ) The Dom estic Violence Resource Center provides a 24-hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children escaping domestic violence. (640-1171. 7(10/21) Lesbians deserve fives free of violence. Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes. Child care provided; donations accepted (Sand 289 6869 7(10/21) MUSIC Bridges. 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 audition or txx>k a perhrm ance. call 242-1675. 7(3/15/96) P ortland G ay M e n 's C h o ru s rehearses M onday evenings (699-8586. to audtion: 255-HOMO ) ( 4 / 19/96) Bisexual Com m unity Forum is celebrating 15 years of service to Portland's bisexual and bi-friendly community. Socials held on second and fourth Wednesdays. (7.30pm . Chopstix Express. East Burnside and27th Avenue. Laury. 285-4848 ) 0 1/17) B L A S T T : Bisexuals. Lesbians, and Straights Talking Together is a discussion group fo r all wom en. (M eets W ednesday evenings. Catherine 233-1979 o r K'Ronda 282 8586.) (8 /4 ) Cascade Bears is a group o f like-minded men who support and further Affirm ation-Portiand chapter, a group fo r gay and lesbian M or mons and their families and friends, meets m onthly fo r fun and support (6 72-0477.7 (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) Chape is an organization dedicated to teaching men the tenets o f safe, The D ow ntow n Chapel. St. Vincent de Paul Catholic parish, wel sane and consensual S /M . Learn the ropes from the more experienced players (Voicem ail 503-321-5139.) (6/21 /96) comes everyone: gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender, fallen-away. lapsed, alienated. (601 W Burnside.) (6/21 /96) Eastsida O ut is a woman's night of entertainment, dancing and commu nity every Sunday. DJ Mel spins the discs and presents live entertainment. D on't be left out! (9 pm-midnight. East Avenue Tavern, 727E Burnside St.. $2. 236-6900. 7(4/7) Dignity/Portland, the national organization o f lesbian, gay and bisexual Catholics, their families, friends and lovers, welcomes all to weekly Mass. (7:30 pm Saturday. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church. 1432SW 13th Ave.. mailing address: PO Box 6708. Portland. OR 97228. call 295-4868 ) (5/17 /96) Forast Grove Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichm ent offers gay men. lesbians, bisexuals, their families and friends a safe and friend^ environment to meet and socialize. Activities include camp-outs, barbe cues. rafting and movies. (7:30pm . first and third Mondays, m hrm ation: Rhonda o r Sue 357-3107 )0 /1 9 ) First Congregational C h u rch . an Open and Affirm ing Congregation. extends a warm welcome to gay men, lesbians and bisexuals W heelchair accessible; free parking. (W orship 10:30 am Sunday. 1126 SW Park Ave . Portland. 2 2 8 -7 2 1 9 )0 0 /2 0 ) admirers. (POBox 1844. Portland. O R97207. Chub Line 50 3-2 414 53 5) (8 /1 6 /9 6 ) P E A C E O F M IN D W IT H Mc^Miniblind’ MARK HUCKINS Founder SPIRITUALITY Congregation Neueh Shalom (conservative) sponsors a gay and G entfe Giants of Oregon is a social group for chubby men and their FREE MEASURING FREE INSTALLATION $50 OFF On purchase over $500 Not valid with any other offer lesbian outreach. Meetings, services and other events are held monthly. All interested people are invited to attend. (Sheri Cordova 246-883 7.7(5/19) First Unitarian Church of Portland welcomes lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. (Services: 9 :3 0 and 11 am Sundays. 1011 SW 12th Ave.. 228-6389. o r call Bill 236-2830 .7 (9/20 ) Gay and Bisexual Spirituality holds m onthly potluck meetings for men who want to enhance and foster spiritual growth in the gay men's community. Facilitated by Samuel Stoddard and Dean Si dwell (6-9 pm. second Sundays. Samuel 289-3833 7 (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) Lake O sw ego United C hurch of Christ is an Open and Affirm ing Congregation that welcomes people of all sexual orientations. (W orship . 10:30 am Sundays. 1111 SW Country Club Road. 635-4348. Web site: http://w w w .teleport.com /-repm ail/loucc h tm l.) (5/17 /96) Lesbian spirituality group seeks new members. (Nancy236-1420.) (6/21/96) Metanoia Peace Com m unity 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 281 -3697. 7(5/19) Metropolitan Com m unity C hurch of Portland 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. 281 8868 7(5/19) Metropolitan Com m unity Church of the Gentle Shepherd is a Christian congregation that celebrates God's love for everyone. Ser vices 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. 360-695-1480 7 (10/6) Peace Church of the Brethren celebrates and affirm s the image of God in persons o f every age, gender, race and sexual orientation. (W orship: 11 am Sunday. 12727 SE M arket S t . 254-6380. 7(12/20) Positive Presence is a lesbian and bisexual women's spiritual discus sion group that meets the first and third Sunday o f every month for potluck. prayer, meditation and discussion o f spiritual issues. (4 pm open forum: 5 pm potluck. followed by discussion. Loyola Retreat Center, 3220SE43rd Ave . 860-2798. 7(9/20/96) Potter's House is an evangelical and charismatic Christian church open to everyone, with special emphasis on meeting the needs of the commu nity. Bill Roberts, pastor (Bible study9:3 0am. worship 10:30amSunday: w orship/study 7pm Wednesday. 3830SE62ndAve.. 775-5024 7(11/1) Radical Faeries co-create their spirituality with nature, subvert unifor mity. and practice the (Politics o f play. (235-0826. 7(5/19) Sts. C yril and Methodius Anglo-Catholic O rthodox Church is all-inclusive. Counseling, support groups. Bible-study self-defense, social events, special devotions and a newsletter are offered. A ll services are also available per your needs. Fr. Paul Verhaeren. pastor. (Mass and communion 9 am Sunday. 1911 NE Shannon D r . Hillsboro. 693-0963 7 ( 12 / 20 ) St. Jam es Lutheran C hu rch , a Reconciled Congregation, w el St. Philip Neri's Paullst C enter sponsors Catholic Gay and Lesbian Outreach with Mass, followed by socializing. (7:30pm T ridays. 2408 SE 16th Ave . 2 3 1-4955.) (8/4) St. Stephen's Episcopal C hurch is an Open and Affirm ing Congre gation. Rector, the Rev Constance A. Hammond. Eucharist and healing service (12:10pm Wednesdays). Eucharist (7:45 am Sundays). Eucharist with choir; Sunday school and nursery ( 10am Sundays). (1432 SW 13th Ave.. 223-6424 ) (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) Seventh-day Adventist, Kinship International offers spiritual, emotional and social support to present or form er SDAs who are gay or lesbian. A not-for-profit organization. M onthly activities and a newsletter are offered in the Portland area. (National office: PO Box 7320. Laguna Niguel. CA 92677. 714-248-1299: local office: PO Box33104. Portland.OR 97233. 503-244-0286. 7(6/21/96) S h x lo a : IliB u tn e s is open to all gay- and lesbian-friendy persons. Vocal ensemble (6 30 pm Wednesdays). W orship (7:45 pm Wednes days 7. 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. (760-4215.7(5/19) SistsrSpIrit is women sharing spirituality. All women welcome. M ost events are wheelchair accessible. (O ffices: Suite 426. 408 SW Second Ave.. Portland: mailing address: PO Box 9246. Portland. OR 97207. 294-0645. 7(4/19/96) South min eter Presbyterian C hurch welcomes people of all sexual orientations. W heelchair accessible; Sunday school and nursery care available. Pastors are Jim Petersen and Laurie M iller. (Services: 9:30 and 11:00 am in winter. 10 am in summer. 12250 SW Denney Road. Beaverton. O R 97008. 644-2073. 7(8/16/96) Serving Portland and its suburban areas with unsurpassed quality and service Expires 6/30/96 MK^’MimUind* Portland Journey Catholic Com m unity Searching? So are we M assat6pm . All are welcome at the table. (Sundays. Southwest 13th Avenue and Clay Street. 323-2406 7(12/20) iljTABOR FLORIST • P lea ted Shades • Silhouettes •D u e tte s • W ood Blinds •V ig n ettes • Verticals • Beaverton Washington Co. Revs Berdell M offett and Casey Chaney, celebrates liberal, practical Christianity. (Services: 10 am Sunday. 12385 SW Allen Btvd.. Beaver ton. 643- 7591.) (12/20) comes all. (W orship: 9 and 11 Sundays. 1315 S W Park Ave ., 227-2439 .7 (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) the Bear Movement for Bears and their admirers in the Northwest (625 SW 10th Ave.. Suite 125. Portland. OR 97205-2788. $15 pe r year membership dues.) (6/16) Funny laifisa Afternoon Tea and Posey Society meets on the first Sunday o f each month for a potluck. Some outdoor activities. Lesbians 35 and older; singles, couples and campers welcome. M onthly newsletter $8 per year. (503-232-9714. 7(6/21/96) Th e God C onnection-N ew Thought Com m unity Church, with 4848 SE Division St. Portland, OR 97206 7819 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97215 236-4119 256-2920 o 206 256*6622 Lake Oswego »West Gresham • Happy Vancouver* Clark Cty. Linn • Clockamas Volley ( ) Co.* Tualatin Multnomah Co. Lien,* Marion Co tffflW-HM. (SMUCiTHt . - L * » A É É É É H ■ É É É É Ü â M H
