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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 17, 1997)
22 ▼ ja n u a ry 17. 1997 ▼ ju s t out out about town OW TO CONTACT US O u t A b o u t T o w n ib a free community service of Ju s t o u 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 |u st o u 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 Ju s t o u t will list only immediate care organizations The deadline for that issue is the Thursday before the third Friday of the month These deadlines apply to the calendar also U n d e r 2 5 w it h H I V ? W e 'd love your input' Y o u w ill b e c o m p e n s a te d a n d fe d in e x c h a n g e f o r y o u r id e a s a n d s u g g e s tio n s . Com e to our focus group or simply fill out a questionnaire Your answers will be confidential (Graham Harriman 2 4 1 -6448 7 (1 /17) W o m e n 's In t e r c o m m u n it y A I D S R e s o u r c e offers services for H IV -p o s it iv e w o m e n a n d t h e ir fa m ilie s Services include support groups for HIV-positive women, groups for children affected by HIV. family support services and child care, information and referral, advocacy and emergency services including a food bank, clothes closet and hygiene supplies Volunteers are welcome. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday Suite 103. 6600 SE Division St. 775-6327.H 6/6) A n n o u n c e m e n ts are subject to editing, and inclusion is sub|ect to space limitations, relevance and re c e ip t b y d e a d lin e Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement W o m e n 's S / M d i s c u s s io n g r o u p seeks new members. Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month from 6 to 8 pm (287-8102.) (5 / 1 6 ) S e n d s u b m is s io n s to Ju s t o u t calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97293-0400. or fax to 236-1257. O u t D a n c in g teaches partner dancing for s a m e -s e x c o u p le s Learn to dance the rumba, cha-cha. mambo, country partner, country line. East and W est Coast swing, nightclub two-step, tango, waltz and more Classes start at the beginning of each month and last for one 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, ) counselor, the seminars will focus on how to plan for the future you didn't think you had Held at a cozy beach hideaway Singles and couples welcome (Eric 5 4 1-994-5934 7 (4/18) Sign up for an existing or new N e ig h b o r h o o d M e n T a lk s group (Doug 223-5907. ext 145.H 1/17) G atherings O p e n in g D o o r s : A C o n f e r e n c e f o r P ro f e s s io n a ls W h o W o r k w it h L e s b ia n , G a y a n d B is e x u a l Y o u t h takes place F e b . 1 3 -1 4 at the LaSells Stewart Center on the Oregon State University campus. Thursday night's keynote speaker is Gerald Newberry, executive director of the National Education Association's Health Information Network The keynote address is open to the public. Friday's conference is limited to registered participants (Registration: Dr Brooke Collison 541-737 -5969.7(2/7) L e s b ia n a n d g a y w r it e r s ! Fiction writer Karen Dale Wolman offers a special writing retreat designed specifically for lesbian and gay writers. The event will take place F e b . 2 1 -2 3 at a mountain retreat center near Los Angeles. Tw o tracks— the short story and the novel— will be offered Workshops focus on technique, structure and creativ ity Fee includes workshops, accommodations, food and activities. S p a c e is lim ite d ; p a r tic ip a n ts a c c e p te d o n a f irs t-c o m e b a s is . ($285 310-226-2834 ) ( 2/7) V o lu n t e e r s o f A m e r ic a invites everyone who believes in the power of kindness to join its R a n d o m A c t s o f K in d n e s s C o m m it t e e (235-8655 ) (6/6) The Y W C A W o m e n 's R e s o u rc e C e n t e r seeks volunteers to facilitate a weekly support group for children ages 3 to 5 who are living with or escaping from domestic violence. Training provided. M e n a re e n c o u r a g e d to a p p ly . (Dawn 294-7452.) (5/2) H I V C e n te r , a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, provides wide-ranging services to people with HIV and AID S , including a daily hot lunch and support groups. Volunteers are needed to help in the kitchen, serve lunch, participate in and lead activities, provide transpor tation. deliver meals, work in the office and provide respite care. (Call for an application: Sarah 223-3444.) (5/16) A n im a l L o v e r s ! Volunteers are needed to work with P e o p le f o r A n im a l R ig h ts an all-volunteer nonprofit organization providing education, legislation and direct action to protect animals. (230-0892.) ( 2 / 21 ) W orkshops It 's M y P le a s u re presents workshops and social events for the lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire N a t iv e A m e r i c a n jo u r n e y to s p iritu a l p e a c e with Lititia Kirk. All welcome (7pm Jan. 18. $2.) (Unless otherwise noted, you must preregister Events are held at It’s M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Btvd 236-0505.) ENTERTAINMENT O n e W ith H e a r t presents T a i C h i a n d C h i K u n g s e m in a rs with Master W en-M ei Yu of China Master Yu will teach Yang style Tai Chi sword and W e iTu o Chi Kung. Seminars will be held Feb. 14,15and 16 at Lewis & Clark College Templeton Student Center. (Registration G allert One With Heart. 4231 SE Hawthorne Btvd. Michelle Rose 231-1999) (2/7) A c a n t h u s G a lle r y features an exhibition of works by poet-artists of the IN I M o v e m e n t This mixed-media show is curated by Paul Lambert. It features works by 30 members of Internazionale Novatrice Infinitesimale. the worldwide movement that sprang from * the multime dia language- and literature-based avant gardes of the past hundred years " Through Feb. I i l l am-6 pm Tuesday Saturday Suite 210. T h e P e r s o n a l is P ro f e s s io n a l: E x p lo rin g th e T h e r a p is t S e lf an active workshop for women therapists and counselors, takes place March 8 from 10 am to 5 pm in Newport Use discussion, writing, art and personal theater techniques to "discover and reflect upon ways personal history, habits, values and beliefs shape the therapist self and professional work " S ix h o u rs o f N A S W a n d N B C C c o n tin u in g e d u c a tio n u n its o f f e re d . Facilitated by Bethroot Gwynn. M A. and Jane Mara, M S W . L C S W Limited to 16 participants. ($100-$125. 120 N W Ninth Ave 224 5475 ) P h o t o g r a p h ic Im a g e G a lle r y shows the work of photographers from Spain. Peru, Mexico and Cuba O n exhibit are photographs by P ila r A la b a j a r a n d A n t o n i o A lt a r r i b a , F e r n a n d o L a R o s a , P a tr ic ia M a r t in a n d R o b e r t o S a la s Through Feb 1 (10 am- Registration: Wise Moon Counseling. 4766 Sandy Drive. Seal Rock. OR 97376. 541-563-4285.) 5 30 pm Monday-Saturday 240 S W First Ave 224-3543 ) C o m m u n it y C y c li n g C e n t e r offers b ic y c le r e p a ir c la s s e s f o r a d u lts Learn shifter and bearing adjustment, how to fix a flat or brake, and wheel truing. Dozens of vital tips revealed Class space is limited Reserve a spot by sending a $20 deposit. (7-9 3 0 pm second and third Mondays. 2407 NE Alberta St. 288-8864 ) (2/7) M ittle m a n J e w i s h C o m m u n it y C e n t e r G a lle r y presents A r b o r A r t . an exhibit of prints, watercobrs. pastels and paintings in honor of Tu B'Shvat. the Jewish festivalof trees Through Feb. 6. (6am I 10 pm Monday- Thursday. 6 am-5 pm Friday. I 6 pm Saturday. 8 am- 7 pm Sunday 6651 S W Capitol Highway 244-0111 ) AIDS & HIV P u llia m D e H e n b a u g h G a lle r y shows new paintings by C u r t is P h illip s Througti Feb 1 (11 am 5 30 pm Tuesday-Saturday, noon- 4 pm Sunday 522 N W 12th Ave 228-6665 ) A S A P T re a tm e n t S e r v i c e s provides individual and group counsel ing for people who are HIV positive and who are also having problems with alcohol or drugs Title I funds are available to help pay for treatment Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask for a Title I appointment. (2130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075. 7(12/96) B la c k f is h G a lle r y presents S k e t c h b o o k works by Blackfish Gallery members, and paintings by B o b S w a n n Through January (Noon-5 pm Tuesday Saturday 420 N W Ninth Ave 224-2634 ) The C h il d r e n 's M u s e u m A n n e x presents L iv in g L e g e n d s : A m e r ic a n In d ia n s T o d a y Through summer 1997 (1-3 30 pm C a s c a d e A I D S P r o je c t provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and A ID S in Oregon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and edu cation. activities and information B e n e f its A d v o c a c y C li n i c is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV positive with government entitlement programs and housing forms. (10.30 am- noon CAP offices. /Confidential and anonymous d r o p -in H I V t e s t in g is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm CAP offices. $20 lab fee HIV testing hot line ext. 172.) H I V U n iv e r s it y offers classes, information and a wellness program, which includes a newsletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events Check the calendar listings for a schedule of classes. (H IVU Infoline223-6339. ext. 11 /./The P lu s C lu b H o u s e P a r ty provides a relaxing setting for people with HIV and A ID S to meet and mingle socially. The group meets in private homes on the first and third Fridays of the month. (6:30-9 00 pm. Call for location Dale Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday. 10 am-2 pm Thursday, noon-4 pm Saturday. I -4 pm Sunday 3037 S W Second Ave Free with museum admission o f $3 50 823-2227) T heater A r t is t s R e p e r t o r y T h e a t r e presents Edward Bond's comedy. T h e S e a This turn-of-the-century story is set in a British seaside village that finds itself in a "whirlpool of emotions and conflicts" following a sudden storm at sea and a drowning Through Feb 16. » V (7 pm Wednesday and Thursday. 8 pm Friday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday; additional shows 7 pm Jan 28. Feb 4and16 WilsonCenter for the Performing Arts, l i l t S W 10th Ave $10 $23 50 294 7373.) 221-3015. Brian 228-5889 ) (CAP offices: Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 223-5907 7(11/96) P o r tla n d 's B r o a d w a y T h e a t e r S e a s o n presents the acclaimed percussion dance group S T O M P Feb 25 March 2. (7 30pm Tuesday- Sunday. 2pm Saturday and Sunday Portland Civic Auditorium. 222S W Clay St $10-$40 (box office 796-9293. TicketMaster 224-44001.) C A P S u p p o r t G r o u p P r o g r a m s offers a variety of formats including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are A ID S symptomatic and HIV positive asymptomatic, as well as grief and loss support groups If you would like to join an existing support group, or would like to assist in developing new support groups, contact C A P . (Project Client Services 223 5907 7(7/97) B lu e D o o r P r o d u c t io n s announces two shows of brand-new sketch comedy from T h e 3 r d F lo o r First show runs through Feb. 1; second show runs Feb 7-22. (1 1 pm Friday and Saturday Stark Raving Theatre. 4319 SE Hawthorne Bfvd Ibehind Common Grounds Coffee house1 $5 at the door 232- 7072 ) C la c k a m a s C o u n t y A I D S R e lie f E ff o rt is a community-based organization responding to A ID S in Clackamas County by providing HIV prevention and A ID S education presentations, support groups for people affected by HIV and A ID S , assistance with emergency food and clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for HIV-positive people and people with A ID S (CCARE. 4790 SE Logus Road. Mil- waukie. OR 97222 653-8738 ) 0 1/96) P o r tla n d W o m e n 's T h e a t r e C o . presents the premiere of H ig h D iv e r, by local playwright Susan Gidding-Green This relatbnship- driven play expbres the classic mother-daughter conflict from a '90s perspective Through Jan 31 (8pm Thursday-Saturday 1807NE39th Ave $10. $8 students and seniors Reservations: 287-7707 ) t r ia n g le p r o d u c t i o n s ! presents 2 B o y s in m B e d o n a C o l d W in t e r 's h lig h t This work by Jam es Edwin Parker tells the story of a one-night stand between Daryl and Peter that by morning becomes the unraveling of their needs and desires Adult situations: full frontal nudity Through Feb 1. (8 pm Thursday-Saturday Main Street Playhouse. 904 S W Main S t $13 Ibox office 223 6790. Fastixx 224 8499. Jelly B e a n l) ANNOUNCEMENTS B ulletin B oard Q u e s t io n s a b o u t H I V = A I D S ? An informal group meets to discuss the many unresolved questbns surrounding the H IV =AID S hypoth esis Share personal experiences and learn more about the work of Dr Kary Mullis. D r Root-Bernstein. Dr Peter Duesberg. Dr Joseph Sonnabend. Celia Farber and others (3 pm Sunday Call for location Garland 282 3438. Raymond 233 9444 Bill 227 2339 ) (4/18) O r e g o n N u d is t s A d v e n t u r e C lu b f o r M e n is a social nudist club open to all men regardless of race. age. beliefs, etc No dues, no fees and no board of directors An outlet for men who like to socialize with friends, naturally (Bill 350-0789. BearManJonOmsn com ) (4/18) G e t a life! Attend a small group seminar with others who have |ust learned they may have a future Conducted by an experienced A iD S 1 '. J o A n n Jo h n s o n a n d M icha el Fish er-W e lsh a p p e a r in A rtists R e p e rto ry Th e a tre 's c o m e d y Th e Sea th ro u g h F e b . 16 at W ilso n C e n te r fo r the P e rfo rm in g A rts month. (7-8 30pm Fridays Above Choices Pub. 2845 SE Stark S t $7 per person 236-5129 ) (4/4) In te r e s te d in ta lk in g a b o u t re m o te v ie w in g , c r o p c ir c le s . D e n n is L e e 's in v e n tio n s , th e F in n is h a n t i-g r a v it y d e v ic e s , U F O s , A r t B e ll's ta lk s h o w a n d th e c o m in g E a rth c h a n g e s ? A newty formed group for gay men and lesbians meets every other Thursday to discuss these and other topics about the present and the future. (7 30 pm Call for location John 239-6820 ) (3/21) Q u e e r c in e m a p h ile s ! Here's your chance to revamp P o r t la n d 's G a y a n d L e s b ia n F ilm F e s tiv a l W e are looking for energetic individuals who are interested in sustaining the vision of a fun and fantastic film festival (Amy Duddleston 282-4730 ) (1 / 17) The C la c k a m a s C o u n t y P u b lic H e a lth C lin ic now offers w a lk - in h o u r s f o r H I V te s tin g a n d c o u n s e lin g N o appointment necessary All testing is confidential Anonymous testing is available (5 7 pm Monday. 8 30 -.' I am Wednesday 1425S Kaen Road. Oregon City 655 8471 )(3/97) W e want you' W o m e n ’ s r u g b y te a m currently recruiting new and experienced players (287-3168. dojumpOaol com 7(2/7) S p e a k to Y o u r B r o t h e r s holds monthly discussion groups in Portland area neighborhoods for gay and bisexual men Build support networks and relationships with gay and bisexual men living nearby The 10th anniversary N a tio n a l B la c k L e s b ia n a n d G a y C o n f e r e n c e a n d In s titu te s takes place F e b . 1 3 - 1 7 at the Long Beach Hilton and Towers in Long Beach. Calif Topics include leadership, sexism, racism, health, public policy and spirituality (213-964-7820.) C2/7) V olunteers V o lu n t e e r tu to r s are needed to work one-on-one with students in first through third grades O A S I S In t e r g e n e r a t io n a l T u t o r i n g matches high-risk students with people 55 years and older for weekly sessions Tutors are trained by participating school districts. To learn more, attend an informational coffee at the O A S IS office in the downtown Meier and Frank building (1:30-3 pm Jan 21 10th Floor. 621 S W Fifth Ave Maggie D Michelitch 2 4 1 -3059 7 0 / 1 7 ) C o m m u n it y A d v o c a t e s an organization working to end violence against women and children, needs volunteers to assist with c h ild a b u s e a n d d o m e s tic v io le n c e p r e v e n tio n presentations for children ages 3 to 12 Volunteers receive in-depth training. (Call for an application 244-7226 ) (6/6) C o m m u n it y H e a lth In s u r a n c e P r o g r a m pays health insurance premiums for eligible people with HIV or A ID S C H IP will pay premiums for C O B R A continuation, or any other group or individual policy CHIP is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon funded by the Ryan White C A R E Act (Title I). (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 223-8998 7 (7/97) F rie n d s o f P e o p le w ith A I D S F o u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people with A ID S (245-7428 7(7/97) The H I V C a s e M a n a g e m e n t P a r t n e r s h ip P r o je c t provides comprehensive HIV-related case management to clients in Clacka mas, Columbia. Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill and Clark counties (8 3 0 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 5525 SE Mitwaukie Ave . Portland. OR 97202 For referrals 230-1202, fax 230-1213.) (12/96) The H I V C e n te r a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counseling and home meal deliveries Lunch is available at 12 30 pm Monday through Friday (9 am-5 pm Monday Friday 3835SWKeHySt 223-3444 X 1 1/96) L a z a ru s C o m m u n it y offers spiritual and practical help for people living with FEV and AID S ; a Mass in Tim e of A ID S is held every Thursday evening (6pm Hopewell House. 6171 S W Capitol Highway Fr Gary Mclnnis 245-0339 7 (2/97) M u ltn o m a h C o u n t y H I V S e r v ic e s offers anonymous and confi dential HIV counseling and testing, by appointment and walk-in (248-3775 ). and HIV clinical services for HIV-positive people (248-5020) (11/96) The N A M E S P r o je c t P o r t la n d C h a p t e r hpkjs panel-making workshops the first and third Mondays of every month at the HIV