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ENTERTAINMENT
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learning objectives for the physician learner, and the names and affilia
tions of all presenters D e a d lin e f o r s u b m is s io n s is F e b . 1 4 .
(G L M A Symposium, attn. Director of Conferences. 2 1 1 Church St..
Suite C, San Francisco. C A 94114 415-255-4547.)(2 /T)
D o n a tio n s f o r C a b b a g e L a n e L a n d T r u s t n e e d e d ! To make
the final land payment to secure Cabbage Lane. 80 acres of forested
wilderness near Wolf Creek in Southern Oregon, the Land Trust needs
100 women to donate at least $13 each The end is in sight! Donations
are tax deductible if made out to Oregon W om en's Land Trust and
earmarked for Cabbage Lane. (Cabbage Lane Land Trust. P O Box
2145. Roseburg. O R 97470 ) (4/4)
The V a n c o u v e r M e n 's C h o r u s is holding voice placement inter
views for the spring cycle T e n o r s a n d B a s s e s e s p e c ia lly n e e d e d .
All qualified voices in all men's ranges are welcome to audition. (Bill
Ghormley 360-699 1435. PaulZepemick 360-695-2479.)(3/21)
A g a y d a d s s u p p o r t g r o u p is now forming If you are an out gay
man with children or a previously married gay man and want a place to
find support and discuss parenting issues, this may be the group for
you A program of Cascade A ID S Project's Speak to Your Brothers
network (Alan 223-5907. ext 107 ) 0 / 4 )
A r e y o u H I V n e g a tiv e ? Want to get together with other HIV
negative guys? Worried about staying negative? Find it hard to talk
about being HIV negative with your HIV-positive friends? A s u p p o r t
g r o u p f o r H IV -n e g a t iv e g a y a n d b is e x u a l m e n is now forming.
A program of Speak to Your Brothers at Cascade A ID S Project. (Alan
223-5907. ext 1 0 7 )1 7/4)
A g r o u p f o r y o u n g g a y a n d b is e x u a l m e n is forming. If you are
a gay or bisexual man in your 20s. this could be the group for you.
Sponsored by Speak to Your Brothers, a program of the Cascade
A ID S Project (Alan 223-5907. ext 107.) (7/4)
Q u e s tio n s a b o u t H I V = A I D S ? An informal group meets to discuss
the many unresolved questions surrounding the HIV =AID S hypoth
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 I V -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 S E Division S t 775-6327 ) ( 6/6)
W o m e n 's S / M d is c u s s io n g r o u p seeks new members M eet
ings are held the first Sunday of every month from 6 to 8 pm
(287-8102.) (5/16)
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 swings, nightclub two-step, tango, waltz and
more Classes start at the beginning of each month and last for one
month. (7-8 3 0 pm Fridays Above Choices Pub. 2845 S E Stark St. $ 7
per person. 2 3 6 -5 129.) (4/4)
In te re 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 newly formed group for gay men and lesbians meets every other
Thursday to discuss these and other topics about the present and the
future. (7 3 0 p m Call for location: John 239-6820.7 (3/21)
The C la c k a m a s C o u n t y P u b lic H e a lth C li n i c 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 .3 0 -1 1 am Wednesday 1425SK aen Road. Oregon
City 6 5 5 -8 4 7 1 .)(3/21)
W e want you1 W o m e n 's ru g b y te a m currently recruiting new and
experienced players. (287-3168. dojump&aol com .) (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
G r a y s t o n e G a lle r y features " A Whimsy Show— the Art of Not
Being Too Serious.' fun and funny works by 14 artists, including Ann
Altman, Janet Buskirk. Carla Dinucci. Roger Evers. Peggy Flynn, Karin
Ann Graves. George Heath, Peter Helzer, Clayton Hoffman, Suzanne
Kirkpatrick. Geraldine Peterson. Richard Rowland and Ellen and Lori
Wellborn. Through March 2. (10 am-6 pm Tuesday Sunday 3279 S E
Hawthorne Blvd 238-0651.)
Interested in working with gay and bisexual men? S p e a k T o Y o u r
B ro th e r s , a program of the Cascade A ID S Project, needs volunteers
for its H I V p re v e n tio n p r o g r a m s Tw o new volunteer orientation
sessions will be held in February (6 pm Feb. 12 and 26 Conference
Room. Suite 300, 620 S W Fifth A v e Registration: Roger 223-5907.
ext. 130 ) (2/21)
The County Alliance of Tenants R e n te rs ' R ig h ts H o tlin e needs
volunteers Training includes an overview of landlord/tenant law.
community resources, phone protocol and basic organizing. The next
training will be held Feb. 11 and 18. Child care available if prearranged.
(6:30-9p m Augustana Lutheran Church. 2 7 1 0 N E 14thAve Registra
tion: 288-0317.) (2/7)
H I V C e n te r , aprogram of Ecumenical Ministriesof Oregon, provides
wide-ranging services to people with HIV and A ID 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 t s an all-volunteer nonprofit organization providing
education, legislation and direct action to protect animals (230-0892 )
( 2 / 21 )
A r t o f th e P e o p le shows an intimate collection of graphic works by
three artists of contemporary Guadalajara. Mexico. Featured are
B e n ito Z a m o r a , J a v i e r A r e v a lo a n d D a n ie l T i b u r c i o Pro
gram curator is D a r io F lo r e s O r o z c o of Guadalajara Through
February. (1 0 30 am-5 30 pm Monday-Saturday. noon-5 pm Sunday
818 S W First A v e 221 0569 )
W orkshops
E 'S t a t e exhibits small works on recycled computer disks by E r ic
D a y to n Through February (4 -7 pm Tuesday-Thursday Suite 116.
328 N W Broadway 221 - 7083 )
It 's M y P le a s u r e presents workshops and social events for the
lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire L e s b ia n S o c ia l
G e t -t o g e t h e r . (7 p m Feb 13 $1 > N a tiv e A m e r ic a n jo u r n e y to
s p iritu a l p e a c e with Liticia Kirk All welcome (7 pm Feb 15. $ 2 )
S e x T o y s 1 0 1 i All women welcome (7 pm Feb 15 F re e ) J u lie t t e
W y e rs p e r f o r m s liv e . (1-3 pm Feb 22. Free ) (Unless otherwise
noted, you must preregister Events are held at It's M y Pleasure.
4258 S E HavShome Btvd. 236-0505 )
F ro e lic k A d e lh a r t G a lle r y presents "Dirt and Bone." sculpture,
drawings, paintings and mixed media by R ic k B a r s t o w Through
March 29. ( 1 1 am -6pm Tuesday Fnday, 10 am-5 pm Saturday 8 1 7 S W
Second A v e 2 2 2 -1 1 4 2 )
P o r tla n d In s titu te f o r C o n t e m p o r a r y A r t . in collaboration with
the Art Gym at Marylhurst College, presents T r a v e r s in g T e r r it o r y ,
a three part exhibition " investigating regional developments in contem
porary art " Guest curators are Beth Sellars. Lois Allan and Judith
Mastai Through May 15 (N o on -4 pm Tuesday Sunday Art Gym .
Marylhurst College. Highway 43 south of Lake O sw ego $3. free for
P IC A members and Friends of the G ym 2 4 2 -1 4 1 9 )
O u t D a n c in g : nightclub and ballroom style partner dancing for same-
sex couples. Singles welcome. Leam the rumba, cha-cha. mambo.
tango. East and W est Coast swings and more Classes start at the
beginning of each month and last for one month (7-8 3 0 pm Fridays
Above Choices Pub. 2845 S E Stark S t $ 7 per person. 236-5129.)
(7/4)
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
Tuesday. Wednesday and Friday. 10 am -2 pm Thursday, noon-4 pm
Saturday. 1-4 pm Sunday 3037 S W Second A v e Free with museum
admission o f $ 3 50 823-2227 )
N a h c o tta S a n c t u a r y presents A n E n n e a g ra m R e tre a t f o r
G a y M e n . a journey of self-discovery. Discover how and why you are
uniquely you. March 14-16. ($150 single. $235 couple 2 9 2 -7 6 2 0 )
(3/7)
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 ei Tuo Chi Kung. Seminars will be held Feb. 14,15 and 16
at Lewis & Clark College Templeton Student Center. (Registration
Michelle Rose. One With Heart. 4231 S E Hawthorne Btvd 231-1999 )
(2/7)
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 e 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 (7 pm
Wednesday and Thursday. 8 pm Friday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday.
7 pm Sunday. Feb 16 Wilson Center for the Performing Arts.
1111 S W 10th A ve $10-$23 50 294 7373 )
T h e P e r s o n a l Is P r o f e s s io n a l: E x p lo r in g th e T h e r a p is t S e H
an active workshop for women therapists and counselors takes place
on March 8 from 10 am to 5 pm in Newport U se 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 w o rk." S ix h o u r s 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
Registration: W ise Moon Counseling. 4 766 Sandy Drive. Seal Rock.
O R 97376 541 -563-4285 ) ( 2 / 2 1)
P o r t la 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 interna
tionally acclaimed percussion group S T O M P Feb 25-March 2
(7 30 pm Tuesday Sunday. 2 pm Saturday and Sunday Portland
Civic Auditorium. 222 S W C lay S t $ IO -$ 4 0 Ibox office 796 9293.
TicketMaster 224-44001)
C a ll f o r p ro p o s a ls : The G a y a n d L e s b ia n M e d ic a l A s s o c ia
tion is accepting proposals for presentations at the 1997 symposium
' Building Ftealt hy Families " Sessions will focus on creating and support
ing L G B T families, helping families with HIV/AIDS and other serious
diagnoses; and shaping the future keeping our families healthy Submit
a detailed proposal of an educational program for physicians supporting
one or more of the listed areas Include a brief course description.
V olunteers
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 2 9 4 -7 4 5 2 .)(5/2)
G a lle r i 8 shows its seventh annual E r o t ic a group show, featuring
erotic photography by local and national artists Through February.
(N o on -5 pm W ednesday-Saturday Suite 8. 314 S W Ninth A v e
224 7876 )
P la y th e b a g p ip e s ? Y e a r n to p la y th e b a g p ip e s ? A Brien Boru
bagpipe player wants to form an ensemble of players Beginners and
experienced players welcome Weekly practices (E d 2 8 9 -2 1 5 9 )(8/8)
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.)
(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)
P h o t o g r a p h i c Im a g e G a lle r y presents two exhibitions for
Valentine's month "Love in the '90s" is a collection of love letters by
K e ri P ic k e tt s grandparents and Pickett's moving photographs A
selection of early work by D e b o r a h D e w it t will also be featured
Through March 2 (10 am-5 30 pm Monday-Saturday 240 S W First
A ve 224-3543 )
B ulletin B oard
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 t e d o n a f ir s t-c o m e
b a s is . ($285. 310-226-2834 ) (2/7)
C o m m u n it y A d v o c a te 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 t io n presentations for
children ages 3 to 12. Volunteers receive in-depth training. (Call for an
application: 2 4 4 -7 2 2 6 ) (6/6)
T h e R e a l M o t h e r G o o s e presents "M y Back Y ard .' new work in
pastel by A la n D it t e b r a n d t Through March (10 am-5 30 pm
Monday-Thursday. 10 am-6 pm Friday and Saturday 901 S W Yamhill
S t 223 9510 )
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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:
D r Brooke Collison 541-737-5969 ) ( 2/7)
“A re Y o u H a p p y ? " is a dance perform ance by To s h ik o Nam ioko, Sean K elly,
D a rc y Lyon and C a ro lyn S tu art on stage at D ream s Well S tudio , Feb. 14-22
esis Share personal experiences and leam more about the work of Dr
Kary Mullís, 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 2 3 3 9 ) (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
(D oug 223-5907. ext 145 ) ( 4/18)
O r e g o n N u d is t s A d v e n t u r e C l u b f o r M e n is a social nudist club
open to all men regardless of race. age. beliefs, etc N o dues, no fees
and no board of directors An outlet for men who like to socialize with
friends, naturally (Bill 350-0789. BearM anJon&msn com ) (4/18)
G atherings
G e t a life ! Attend a small group seminar with others who have just
learned they may have a future Conducted by an experienced AID S
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 (Enc 5 4 1 9 9 4 5 9 3 4 1(4/18)
E m b r a c in g M id lif e , a M e n o p a u s e C o n f e r e n c e takes place
M a r c h 7 -8 at Portland State University. Keynote speaker is D r .
J o y c e l y n E ld e r s (203-9710 ) (2/21)
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
C o m m u n it y C y c li n g C e n te ro ffe rs b i c 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 N E Alberta S t 288-8864 ) (2/7)
AIDS & HIV
A S A P T re a tm e n t S e r v ic 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 ( 2 130 S W Fifth A ve 224-0075 ) (12/96)
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 fits A d v o c a c y C lin ic s
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held every Monday to assist people who are HIV positive with