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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 7, 1997)
26 ▼ n o v e m k M r 7 , 1 9 9 7 ▼ ju s t o u t out about town S p a a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs at Cascade AIDS Project seeks volun teers to help build a healthy gay and bisexual m en's com m unity O pportunities include outreach in bars and parks, facilitating discus sion and social gatherings, and counseling and support fo r drop-in HIV testing. Training provided. (Geoffrey 223-5907. ext. 145.)(3 /2 0 ) BOUT THE LISTINGS O u t A b o u t T o w n is a free com m unity service of j u s t o u t Listings for events, announcements and groups that are specifically relevant to gay men. lesbians and bisexuals of every color in Oregon and Southwest Washington are provided free o f charge Vancouver listings can be found under main category headings; fo r cities outside the Portland/ Vancouver area see the regional sections following Youth F a m ily C e n te r a shelter for homeless battered women and children, needs volunteers to help in all program areas. Training provided (232-6562.) (3/2 0 ) The P o rtla n d P o lic e B u re a u E ld e r C rim e s R e sp o n se T a a m needs people to staff its Telephone Reassurance Service Volunteers are paired w ith senior subscribers who are recent victim s o f crim e or are at high risk o f being a crim e victim . Volunteers agree to make one 10-minute call to each subscriber assigned to them at a prearranged tim e five days a week. (Jim Nelson 823-0291.) (3/20 ) Ju st o u t pnnts a full groups listing in the second issue of the month; the deadline for that issue is the Thursday before the first Fnday of the month In the first issue o f the m onth only immediate care and youth organizations are listed, the deadline fo r that issue is the Thursday before the third Friday of the month These deadlines apply to calendar items as well Listings are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space lim ita tions. relevance and re c e ip t b y deadline Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone Please type your announcement W orkshops It's M y P le a su re presents workshops and social events fo r the lesbian com m unity, designed to educate and inspire L e sb ia n social g ro u p , new members welcome. (7pm Nov. 7. $1 .¡(Unless otherwise noted, you must preregister Events are held at It’s M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Bfvd. 236-0505.) S e n d su b m is sio n s to Ju s t o u t calendar. PO Box 14400. Portland. OR 97293. or fax to 236 1257 Items m 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 o f your listing C o m m o n w a y Institu ta presents a three-part lecture series on “ Feeding O ur Hunger for the Sacred: A Process of Inquiry. Transfor mation and Celebration " Led by Shanf M. Abdullah. Nov 12: Feeding a Soul-Starved Society: Activism in Turbulent Times; Nov. 19: Social Change at the Edge o f the Millennium. Dec. 3; The Power o f the Powerless. Rising from the Field o f Despair (7-9pm at The Ok) Church. 1422 S W 11th Ave. $15 each. $35 for series 281 1667 ) ENTERTAINMENT G allery Damali Ayo facilitates Portland's first Liston to Y o u r B o d y w ork shop fo r women Using the seven elements o f LTYB— centering, listening, moving, expressing, working energy, visioning and experienc ing self-love— learn to create balance in your life and develop a nurturing connection w ith your inner self. (10 am-2 pm Nov. 22 at Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark S t $25 Registration: 230-9600 ) B ria n M a rk ! Fine A r t shows "The Minimal Figure.' classical black- and-white male nudes by D a v id R o b e rts o n Also showing drawings and paintings by J o e F u tsch lk Through Dec 2. (Opening reception 6-9pm Nov 7 Regularhours: I0am -6pm Tuesday Saturday 2236NE Broadway 249 5659 ) B lackflsh G a lle ry presents 'C on ne ction s.'' work by Pam ela G o n s a lv e s Through Nov 29 (Noon-5 pm Tuesday-Saturday 420 N W Ninth Ave 224 2634 ) L o a m h o w to m a na g e o r a v o id p a in b y m o v in g c o rre c tly . Jan Corwin. DC. and Valerie Lyon, MEd, LMT, offer three classes lim ited to 10 participants each. W ear com fortable clothes (7-8:15pm Nov. 10. 17 and 24 at Circle Healthcare Clinic. 316 NE 28th Ave. $30. Registration: 230-0812.) P h o to g ra p h ic Im age G a lle ry exhibits w ork by P a t O 'H a r a This show includes traditional large-form at landscapes and contem porary im pressionistic images Through Nov 29 (10 am-5 3 0 pm Monday Saturday 240 S W First Ave 224 3543 ) A p s y c h o e d u c a tio n a l g ro u p fo r le sb ia n s in psychologically or em otionally hurtful relationships is form ing Learn to relieve stress and feel empowered. M eets every other week. ($25 per session. Carol Sundstrom. MA. 645 0 5 6 7 7(1 2/19 ) Felnleln G a lla ry shows black-and-white photographs o f New York and Katmandu by B o b G e rv a ia Through Novem ber (8 am-2 pm Monday-Saturday 1429 SE Hawthorne Btvd 239-7897 ) The P o rtla n d H o u s in g C e n te r offers fre e w o rk s h o p s for la n d lo rd s who want to make renting to low-incom e tenants a better experience. Topics include acquiring tenants, occupancy rules, main tenance. fair housing laws, Section 8 and conflict resolution S p a c e Is lim ite d , re g is te r e a rly . ($5 for materials Victoria Anderson 282-1964.) ( 11/7) A rm a d illo A rt s presents W in d o w to the Past, sacred art o f the Huichol Indians Through Jan 11. ( I t am-6 pm Wednesday Sunday 2 4 17 SE Hawthorne Btvd 232 7225 ) O n e w ith H e a rt offers the follow ing fall classes self-defense for women and teen girls, Poekoelan karate fo r all ages. Tai Chi. Chi Kung and Kundalini yoga Call fo r tim es and price inform ation (4321 SE Hawthorne Btvd 231-1999 ) (1 1 /7 ) A rc h e r G a lle ry at Clark College, shows 'D anceability All Bodies S peak.' black-and-white photos by Edls J u r c y s Through Dec 5. (9 am-8pm Tuesday Thursday. 9 am t pm Friday. I -5 pm Saturday and Sunday Lower Gaiser Hall. 1800 E McLoughlin B tvd . Vancouver 3 6 0 9 9 2 2701 ) C e le b ra tin g th e B o d y Erotic, a weekend workshop for men held N o v . I S a n d 10. teaches how to be at home in one's erotic body Ritual, massage and conscious breathing guide participants into feeling states that awaken their deepest centers o f pleasure. ($295 Some scholarships available. Tim Mulcahey 790-2141.7(1 1/7) Q u in ta n a G a lle rie s continues its 25th anniversary shows w ith a thoughtful selection o f 25 pieces representing the finest in contem po rary and antique Native American art Includes jewelry, kachinas. pottery, weavings, paintings and sculptures Through November. (10 30am 5 30pm Tuesday Saturday 501 S W Broadway 223-1729 ) The C h ild re n ’s M u s e u m A n n e x presents L iv in g L e ge n d si A m e ric a n India ns T o d a y Through Novem ber ( I -3 3 0 pm Tues day. Wednesday and Fnday. 10 am-2 pm Thursday, noon-4 pm Saturday, 1-4 pm Sunday 3037 S W Second Ave Free with museum admission o f $3 50 823-2227.) AIDS & HIV A S A P T ra a tm a nt S e rv ic e s provides individual and group counsel ing for people who are HIV-positive and who are also having problems w ith alcohol or drugs Triangle Project Title I funds are available to help pay fo r treatm ent Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask fo r a Triangle Project Title I appointm ent. (2130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075.) (2/98 ) T heater P o rtla n d Instituta fo r C o n te m p o ra ry A r t presents P e a rl» fo r P ig» by award winning avant garde playwright Richard Foreman This play explores the contradictions o f human consciousness through the eyes of an actor slipping slowly into insanity O n a n ig h t o n ly . (8pm Nov 12 at Aderte Schmtzer Concert Hall. 1037S W Broadway $21 50. $19 50 PICA members 242 1419 ) A rtis ts R e p e rto ry T h e a tre stages Edward A lb ee s Pulitzer Prize winning play A D e lic a ta B alance, a humorous and com passionate look at the dark fears hidden under the veneer of suburban civility Through Nov 9 (8 pm Fnday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday at the Reiersgaard Theatre. 1516 S W Alder S t $ 2 1 $24 241-1278 ) M ira cle T h e a tre s production o f V lalón d e l J a g u a r returns to Portland for tw o nights dunng the Dia de los M uertos Festival The festival also includes perform ances by the M ilagro Bailadores dance troupe (8 pm Nov 7 and 8 525 SE Stadi St $8 236-7253) P o rtla n d R e p e rto ry T h e a tre opens the new season with its production of M o lly S w e e n e y by Bnan Friel Through Nov 22 (7 pm Tuesday and Wednesday. 8 pm Thursday-Saturday. 2 and 7 pm Sunday on the bridge level, Work) Trade Center. 25 S W Salmon St $26-$3l (PRT box office 224-4491. TicketMasterl ) tria ngle p ro d u c tio n s ! presents T h e C o m p ia m i W rk» o f Mfffm S k a p r/A b ridge d a comedy review o f the w ritings o f the famous bard Through Nov 15 (7 30pm Thursday. 8 pm Fnday and Saturday at Theater' Theatre1. 3430 SE Belmont St $ I5 -$ I 7 (triangle box office 239 5919. Jelly Bean, Festixxl ) D o J u m p M o ve m e n t T h e a te r perform s U p In th e A ir the return of last spring s première perform ance plus a new aenal delight Nov 21 -Jan 4 (7 30 pm Fnday and Saturday. 2 pm Sunday at Echo Theatre. 1515 SE 37th Ave $14 in advance $ 11 children and seniors IEcho box office 23 I t 232. Fastuud. $16 at the door ) Im a g o Th e a tre opens its fall season w ith a production o f G in g er'» G re e n a wacky and romantic evening o f dance, drama and song created by Carol Tnffte Through Nov 22 (7 30 pm Thursday. 8 pm Fnday and Saturday 17 SE Eighth Ave $12 Thursday. $15 Fnday and Saturday IImago box office 231-9581, ext 1, Fastuud ) P o rtla n d S tata U n iv e rs ity • School o f Extended Studies presents its O p e ra A p p re c ia tio n S e rie s lectures com plementing the 1997 1998 Portland Opera season Through May 9 (Room 53. Cramer Hall. 1721 S W Broadway $20 per lecture. $150 for senes. $250 with a companion 725-3484 ) S e rb a ti's Pa n hosts O rig in a l C o m e d y A c ts every Monday night Newcom ers welcom e at this open rmke show (9 pm 10 SW Third Ave $2 cover 248 4 5 7 9 7 (1 /1 6 ) P ho to gra phs of K atm andu and N e w Y o rk b y B o b G e rva is are on display at Feinlein G a lle ry thro u gh N o ve m b e r ANNOUNCEMENTS B ulletin B oard Join P ro g re s s iv e S in gle s, a group for single people of all sexual orientations with progressive political values (287-3140X4/1 7) In S e a rc h O f group m eets every other Thursday to pursue questions about spmtuality. m etaphysics, aliens, conspiracies and prophecies (7 30 pm John 239 6820 7 (4/17 ) C o m m o n B o n d is now enrolling for its free p a re n t-c h ild Inte r a ctive g ro u p s for Northeast Portland residents with children 3 years of age and younger Evening teen g ro u p s also enrolling (Lisie 288 6996. Ime 2 8 01 61 6 7(11/21) O ld e r A d u H S e rv ic e a nd Inform a tion S y ste m hosts a free senes of lectures by members of the Portland C ity Council and the Multnomah County Commission All older adults are invited to attend Preregistration is encouraged Through Nov 21. (10 30-11 30 am Fridays at OASIS. 10th floor. Meier & Frank Building. 6 2 1 S W Fifth Ave 2 4 1 3059 H 1 1/7) A rtis ts w a n te d ! The S o c ie ty of W a sh in gto n A rtis ts is accept ing entries for its 'M E G A -m icro-M A N IA ' juried fine art com petition and show held Nov 21-30 at the W ater Resource Education Center A rtists must reside m western W ashington and Oregon Jurors w ill be looking for originality and innovative techniques in expressing the significance of water in the environment W orks in all media are welcome Large (minimum 104-inch pen m eter) or small (maximum 40 inch perim eter) works may be subm itted Nov 21 (4600 SE Columbia Way. Vancouver. Wash Call for prospectus 360 573 3673 ) ( 1 1/7) Q u e s tio n s a bout H IV * A ID S ? Informal group meets weekly to discuss the many unresolved questions about the HIV * AIDS hypoth esis Share personal experiences and resources (Garland 245-4 172. Raymond 233 9444 B it 227 2339 ) (3 /6 ) Former Zen student seeks others to form a m e n 's g ro u p to d is c u s s and p a rticip a te In Ja p a n e s e cu ltu ra l and spiritual tra ditio ns Emphasis on the martial arts, particularly kendo and ken jitsu. M ust be physically fit, willing to make a com m itm ent and ready to explore Buddhism and Japanese culture (Bruce 238-8665 ) (2 /6 ) P ro je c t Q u e s t is form ing an H IV -p o s itiv e softball taam to play in the Rose C ity Softball A ssociation's next season and other tourna ments (Ken 233 8535. David 241 6448 )112/19) N a va l Natworfc. a club for admirers of marines and sailors, offers a newsletter with event listings, personal ads and merchandise inform a tion (Send $3 to BP/NN. PO Box 1270-G. Searchlight. N V 89046 1270)12/2 0) D iv e rs ity as G ift has developed a s u rv e y fo r lesbians a n d g a y men covering im portant areas and values that can enhance or divide a relationship Survey interpretation provided Follow-up counseling optional (2 4 1 0073.) ( 12/19) T h e S o la ris S o c ie ty a science fiction, fantasy and horror reading and video group fo r gay and lesbian people in the Portland area, m eets every month for book discussions, movie screenings and other genre- related activities (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 132. Portland. OR 97207 http://w w w teleport com /-cahbum / solan s/) ( 12/19) K u n d a lin l y o g a class w ith Rachel MadyaNandi (12/19) (335-9044.) J o in the Le sbia n A rtis ts Pen Pal N e tw o rk ! Send and receive poems, drawings, stories, paintings, etc C ost is 75 cents W hen wnting. state if you want more inform ation or if it is all right to send your name to other women (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Waller. Box 1080. Talent. OR 97540 7(12/5) V olunteers The Fa m ily N u rs e ry a project of Volunteers o f America, needs people to work with children o f fam ilies at risk Positions available include classroom assistants, van drivers and van riders The children are between the ages o f 6 weeks and 6 years They need one-on-one interaction to develop social skills, language and self-esteem (Lisie Abrams 288-3147 ) (4 /3 ) C a s c a d e A I D S P ro je c t provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in O regon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and edu cation. activities, and inform ation. B e ne fits A d v o c a c y C lin ic assists people who are HIV-positive w ith governm ent entitlem ent programs and housing form s. (CAP offices. Call for times ) Confiden tial and anonymous d ro p -ln H IV te stin g is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men. (6-8 pm at CAP offices. $20labfee ) H IV U n iv e rs ity offers classes, inform ation and a wellness program, which includes a new sletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events. (HIV U Infoline 223-6339. ext I I I . ) The P lus C lu b H o u s e P a rty provides a relaxing setting fo r people with HIV and AIDS to meet and mingle socially The group m eets in private homes at 6; 30 pm on the firs t Friday and at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the m onth (Brian 249- 7030.) (CAPoffices: Suite 300. 620SW Fifth Ave 223 5907.7(2 /9 8 ) C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P ro g ra m s include groups open to family and friends. lovers and caregivers. and people who are AIDS sym ptom atic and HIV-positive asym ptom atic, as well as grief and loss support groups If you would like to join an existing support group, o r would like to assist in developing new support groups, contact CAP. (Protect Client Services 223 5907. ext 140 ) (2/98 ) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A I D S R allaf Effort is a community-based organization providing H IV/AID S prevention education and support services (4790 SE Logos Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738 ) (2 /9 8 ) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P u b lic H e a lth C lin ic offers HIV testing and counseling All testing is confidential; anonymous testing available (5-7 pm Monday. 8:3 0-11 am Wednesday $15 1425 S Keen Road. Oregon City 655 84 71 .)(2 /9 8 ) C o m m u n ity H e a lth In s u ra n c e P ro g ra m pays premiums for eligible people w ith HIV o r AIDS CHIP w ill pay premiums for COBRA continuation o r any other group or individual policy. CHIP is a program of Ecumenical M inistries o f Oregon funded by the Ryan W hite CARE A ct Title I (9 am 5 pm Monday Friday 223 8998 ) (7 /9 7 ) E sth e r's P a n try is a volunteer-run. nonprofit food bank for people disabled due to AIDS (5-7 pm Tuesday and Thursday 274-0711 7(1 /98) F rie n d s of P e o p le w ith A I D S Fo u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people w ith AIDS (245-7428.7(7/97) The H IV C a e e M a n a g e m e n t P a rtn e rs h ip P ro je c t provides com prehensive HIV-related case management to clients in Clacka mas. Colum bia. M ultnom ah. W ashington. Yamhill and Clark counties (8 30 am-5 pm Monday Fnday 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave.. Portland. OR 97202 230 1202. fax 230 1213 7(2/90)
