Oregon Humane Society wants entries for its
Fuzzy. Furry, and Feathered Fnends photo contest
It's My Pleasure offer* sea classes for
women. Topics include: S /M 101. G-Spot and ejacula­
Vancouver. WA 98668 S ociaktesdadcom (3601
Deadline is June 11 (Kathy Neely. OHS. PO Box
11364. Portland. OR 97211. 285-7722. ext 208.) (6/3)
tion. sex toys 101. and anal sex. (Schedule: 280-8080 )
satori men's chorus men singing peace seeks
(6/4)
members. All ability levels welcome to a relaxed
(re)entry into the world of vocal music. (Keith
Speak to Your Brothers sponsors Boys in the
Woods, a camping trip for young gay and bi guys aged
The AALA Roundup w ill be held May 29-31 at the
W ilshire Grand m Los Angeles, with Al Anon participa­
tion organized by lesbian and gay members (AALA
Roundup. 8424A Santa Monica Bfvd.. No 824. Los
Angeles. CA 90069. o r call (21315495364 ) (5/21)
Aug. 19-22 m Colorado Spnngs Deadline is May 14
(Applications available from YWCA at 1111 SW 10th
A ve. 5630 NE M artin Luther King. Jr. B lvd. and
Through May 22. (7:30 pm Thursday, 8 pm Friday and
Saturday, 5 pm Sunday at Theater1 Theatre'. 3430 SE
Belmont S t $ /5 -$ f 7. /box office, 239-59191)
8010 N Charleston 294-7476.H5/T)
Tygrss Heart Shaksspoar* Company presents
Muck Ado About Nothing, a romantic comedy fu f
of verbal spats wntten by W illiam Shakespeare Signed
performances available W heelchair accessible theater
Through May 23. (2 pm Sunday. 7 pm Wednesday and
Thursday. 8 pm Friday and Saturday at the Delores
Wmnmgstad Theater. Portland Center for the
Performing Arts, t i l l SW Broadway $ 8-$28(288-
8400. TicketM asterl )
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The fourth annual Dyka Art Camp at Artsprings
takes place Aug. 1-7. W orkshops, discussions and
camping in a drug and alcohol-free environment.
(985-9549. artspm gdtransport com. J (6/18)
Lesbian Avengers seeks help with planning this year's
Dyka March on June 19. (452-5408 H 6/3)
Multnomah County HIV Health Services Clinic
saaka members for a Client Advisory Board
Members w ill serve as advisors and liaisons between
the clinic, administration, and the HIV/AIDS community
Commitment for one year and one meeting per month
required ( Brian Taylor 248-5020. Jim Hopper
731-4029.) (6/1 7 )
YWCA seeks applications from minority youth
for the US Olympic Com mittee's conference entitled
FLAME (Finding Leaders Among Minonties
Everywhere) The conference aims to instill a vision of
success and empower m inonty youth and takes place
The 1999 International Gay and Lesbian
Aquatics Championship takes place June 18-20 in
Atlanta. Georgia (www igla99 org. www iglaorg.
140418158941) (6/7)
Lesbian and gay siblings wanted for photo protect.
Professional lesbian photographer with gay brother
wants to photograph other gay men and lesbians with
their gay and lesbian siblings for a portrait senes (Linda
Khewer. 287-3256 Ikliew erdaol com.) ( 6/18)
Little Apple Productions is accepting applica­
tions for the fourth annual Eugene Women in Theatre
Festival held Aug 26-29. Performance pieces must be
created and performed predominantly by women and
address and issue significant to women Deadline is
June 1 (15411465-9240. J (5/21 )
18-29 June 4-6. (G eoffrey 223-5907. est. 131.) (5/21)
A social skilts/support group for sexual minor­
ity women is forming at the Clark County YWCA.
Topics include self esteem issues, coming out, safety.
(13601906-9142 Leave message fo r the sexual minonty
advocate.) (6/4 )
Susan A. Rosenthal. LCSW. leads an eight-week group
for lesbians and gay men considering or planning
parenthood. (63 0 -8 .3 0 pm Thursdays (began
A pril 151 223-1313.)(5/T)
Empowerment, incorporating meditation, journaling, altar
building and more. (Thursday, 7:30-9 30 pm at Common
Ground, third floor. 2926 NE Flanders St. $15-$50 per
session, sliding scale $20 materials fee Register.
230-9600.) ( 6 /4 )
Michigan Womyn's Music Festival takes place
Aug 10-15 Workshops, classes, comedy, film and
video, craftswomyn, music and thousands o f women
camping. (SA S E to WWTMC. Box 22. Walhalla. M l
49458. www.michfest.com. 16161 757-4766.) ( 6 /4 )
The God Connection offers a free 10 week class
Walla Walla College invites old students to come to
entitled "Open Life, Insert F aith.' Began Apnl 6
(Tuesdays 7:30-9pm at 621 NE 76th Ave. 643-7591.)
(6/4)
the first gay and lesbian alumni meeting on May 16
(Doug Taylor 1509) 525-4059.) (5 /7 )
submissions sought fo r two anthologies Deadline is
Aug 31. (booksubm issionsdhotm ail.com Book
Submissions. PO Box 400181. North Cambridge. MA
02140) (6/4)
Cascade Symphony needs string players. Meet
once a week fo r two hours
and perform at the
Hollywood Theatre.
(Aszemar Glenn 286-5032.)
(6/4 )
Friends of the Library announces its county-
wide book drive for good-quality books. CDs. audio
Campfest celebrates 16
years of lesbian culture with
workshops, poetry slams,
theatre, music and Jewelle
Gomez. May 26-31 in
southeastern Pennsylvania.
(¡6091694-2037.
Cam pfestdaolcom . mem­
bers, aol. com /Campfest. )
(5/21)
and video tapes, and sheet music for its Annual Used
Book Sale on Sept. 24-26. Drop o ff donations May 8-
22 at any Multnomah County library branch. (224-9176.)
(5/7 )
Cloud 9 Productions announces auditions for
the role of ■Sister" in the comedy Late Nite Catechism
by Manpat Donovan and Vicki Quade. Requirements:
strong comedic actress, able to play 40-plus years old.
expenence in improv comedy, broad knowledge of
Catholicism Auditions by appointment only on May 24
and 25. (Send photo, resume and preferred audition
time to Late Nite Catechism. Cloud 9 Productions.
81 Vine St. »302. Seattle. WA 98121.) ( 5 /7 )
SW Washington Gay
and Lesbian Socialites
sponsors a camping trip
July 23-25. (PO Box 6002.
O lltre a c h
Metro: AIDS & HIV
ADAP/CHIP: The AIDS Drug Assistance Program
and the Community Health Insurance Program pay for
health insurance premiums, prescnption drugs and
insurance plan deductibles and co-payments for eligible
people with HIV/AIDS. Programs of the Oregon Health
Division and Ryan W hite CARE Act Titles I and II. (8 am-
5 pm Monday-Fnday ADAP 731 -4438. CHIP
731-4576 Outside Portland 18001805-2313 .) (5/99)
Cascade AIDS Project provides non-medical ser­
vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and
AIDS m Oregon and SW Washington Programs include
direct services, housing, prevention and education,
advocacy, development, emergency financial assistance,
confidential and anonymous HIV testing, and social
opportunities with Speak to Your Brothers Spanish lan­
guage assistance available (CAP Portland offices Suite
300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 223 5907 Washington County:
693 3234 Clark County 13601 735-9170.) (5/99)
Clackam as County AIDS Relief Effort is a com­
munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS preven­
tion education and support services (4790 SE Logus
Road. Mihvaukie. OR 97222 653-8738.) (5/99)
Clackam as County Public Health Division
offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and
counseling to anyone Se habia espahol Interpretation
services available Call for scheduled and walk-in testing
times (Oregon C ity 655-8471. Milwaukie 655-8735.
Sandy 7226660 .)(1 1 /9 9 )
The HIV Center a program of Ecumenical M inistries
of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer
support, professional counseling, massage, haircuts and
home meal deliveries Hot meals are available at the
center at 10 am and 12 30 pm Monday through Friday
(Drop in IO am -2 pm Monday-Fnday 2941 NE
Ainsworth St 4 6 0 3 8 2 2 ) ( 11/99)
HIV Health Services Center Multnomah County
Health Department, specializing m the treatment of HIV
disease smce 1990 A full-service medical clinic, includ­
ing on-site pharmacist and nutntionist. medication man­
agement. mental health services, wellness program and
case management. Se habia espahol ASL and foreign
language interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday-
Fnday open ti» 8 pm Thursday Fourth floor. 426 SW
Stark S t 248-5020) (5/99)
HIV testing for gay and bisexual men Drop-m. nee
dte-free. btoodess testing by Cascade AIDS Prefect
(6-8 pm Tuesday at CAP. Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave
223-5907. ext 172 6-8 pm Monday at Beaverton
Community Health Clinic. 12550 SW Second St.
223-5907. ext f 70.) (11/99)
IFARA (International Foundation for
Alternative Research in AIDS) provides treatment
education through the TIE (Treatment Information
Exchange) program W eekly meetings are lead by pro­
fessionals in a specialized area of treatment. (63 0 p m
Thursdays at the Rosewood Apartments. NE 48th Ave.
and Sandy Blvd 736-0194) ( 5/99)
Life to Life is a therapist facilitated support group
addressing the changing needs of HIV+ gay and bisexu­
al men. You set the agenda All ages welcome (7-8 30
pm Mondcys $ I2 -$ I5 a session, free to those with
Ryan White funding. Intake through Phoenix Rising
223-8299.) ( 11/99)
Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in
basis (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 248-3700) (5/99)
The Plus Club House Party provides an open social
gathenng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle
and network. Meets in private homes at 2 pm on the
third Sunday of the month. (Brian 249-7030.) (5/99)
Project Quest offers a comprehensive health man­
agement group for people with HIV and
AIDS (493-0288.) (5/99)
Washington County Health Department pro­
vides anonymous HIV testing and counseling by
appointment Se habla espahol Clinics in Beaverton
and Hillsboro (648 8 8 5 1 ) (5/99)
triangle productions!
presents
Forbidden Broadway
through May 22
COMMUNITY
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Metro: General
Coastal AIDS Network is a community based orga­
Pride Northwest, Inc. organizes community forums
and the annual Pnde event. (295-9788.
www gaypdx com/pnde ) (5/99)
nization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and
support services on the central Oregon coast
(2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367
154I I 994-5597) (5/99)
Alan Collins AIDS Project a program of OnTrack
Inc . M edford Housing, case management, education,
testing Gay HIV positive support group on Thursday
evenings. ((5411 779-4714 Support group:
(5411 772-1777.) (5/99)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
Valley AIDS Information Network offers informa
tion. support, speakers and referrals for people affected
Log Cabin
Republicans/Oregon
Filisa Vistima Foundation is a transsexual advoca­
cy organization which works to obtain medical and legal
assistance for transsexuals m need (PO Box 82447.
Portland. OR 97282 735-1184) (5/99)
Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steenng
Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay
and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro­
vides campaign support, and educates the public.
Meets monthly to plan events (4545 SW Northwood
S t 244 6 9 5 1 7 (5/99)
The Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedi­
cated to the survival and visibility o f lesbians, bisexual
Applications available for the Audria M.
Edwards Scholarship, awarded to a gay. lesbian,
bisexual or trans (or the child or such parents) student
pursuing post-secondary level education no higher than
a bachelor's. (Audna M Edwards Youth Scholarship
Fund. PO Box 11773. Portland. OR 97211.
www gaypdx.com /peacock.) (5/7 )
Pride Northwest needs you! Pnde 99 needs per­
form ers to take part m the celebrations; nominations for
the Spint of Pnde Award; parade participant registra­
tions; and volunteers. (295-9788.
pndenorthwestdusa net. www.gaypdx.com /pnde) (5/7 )
Lesbian support group for women 50 and
over meets on the third Saturday of the month
Love Makes a Family offers support groups for sex­
ual m inority parents and their children. CO LAGE
(Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere) meets at
6 pm every second Monday at Augustana Lutheran
Church. 2710 NE 14th Ave. (PO Box 11694. Portland.
OR 97211.228 3892.) (5/99)
Men Nurturing Men is an expenential gathenng pro­
viding an opportunity to meet other gay. bi and ques­
tioning men in a playful, safe, sacred environment.
Stnve to understand intimacy and sexuality from a more
spmtual perspective in monthly meetings. (231-5755.)
(5/99)
Neighborhood MenTalks bnngs gay and bisexual
men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual
interest. M onthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted
by volunteers (G eoffrey 223-5907. ext 145. feschge-
offdaol.com .) (5/99)
Radical Women active in the struggle against bigotry
and exploitation, meets every second Thursday at 7 pm
at the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center.
1819 NW Everett St. in Portland. (228-3090.
fspdigc org) (5/99)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a transgender social
and support group welcoming all those dealing with gen­
der identity issues, including transsexuals, cross­
dressers and intersexed. regardless of sexual orienta­
tion Social activities, monthly meetings and newslet­
ters (646-2802 PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-
4928 nw gadteleport com. www teleport.com /-nw ga)
(5/99)
Metro: Professional
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays provides support, education and advocacy
Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network—
Oregon Chapter bnngs together teachers, parents,
(7-9.30 pm second Tuesday at First United M ethodist
Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St. M ailing address: PO
Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207 232-7676. www tele
port, com /nonprofit/pflag.) (11 /99)
students and concerned citizens to work to end homo­
phobia m schools. (GLSEN. PO Box 20565. Portland.
OR 97294 973-8489. G LSENO Rdaol.com .) (5/99)
Gays, Lesbians or Bisexuals at Law (GLOB­
AL). the student group of Northwestern School of Law.
meets several times each semester to address legal
issues relevant to the community; and for social events.
Membership is confidential Students, fnends. alumni,
faculty and staff are welcome to join (Dainen.
288-2648: Juke. 699 2234 ) (5/99)
Oregon Tradeswoman Network is a non-profit
Metro: Political
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
multi-issue, multi-racial,
grassroots politics and fun
organization working for
social justice and liberation
fo r lesbian, bi and trans
women and dykes (PO Box
5931. Portland. OR 97228.
282-8090) (5/99)
Progressive Singles is a group for single people of
all sexual orientations with progressive |X)litical values.
(242-0247.) (5/99)
AIDS Project, provides non-medical services to individu­
als and communities in Southwest Washington. These
services include support groups, emergency financial
assistance, volunteer programs, information and refer­
ral. (Suite C. 5305 E 18th St.. Vancouver. Wash.
(3601 735-9170.) (5/99)
Applications invited fo r the McKenzie River Gathenng
Foundation Lilia Jew el Award f o r Oregon
Women Artists. A rtists who have been further mar­
ginalized by race and/or sexual orientation are particu­
larly encouraged to apply. Deadline is June 11. (Send
SASE to. M R G /blla Jew el Award. 3558 SE Hawthorne
Blvd.. Suite 103. Portland. OR 97214.) (5/7 )
(4 -7 pm. 281-4424. 331-0415.) (5/99)
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Evergreen AIDS Response a program of Cascade
Portland State University. (232-7676)( 5 /7 )
The Lesbian
recruits gay and lesbian
Republicans interested in bnnging the Republican Party
back to its roots in equal justice for all and nondiscrim i­
nation against gays and lesbians in particular. (PO Box
7357. Aloha. OR 97007 642-7292 ) ( 5/99)
social activities and discussion groups each month for
gay and bisexual men Part of the Speak to Your
Brothers program of Cascade AIDS Project (Geoffrey
223 5907 ext. 145) (5/99)
Fifth Regional Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans
Youth Conference takes place Oct. 8 and 9 at
its family and fnends a safe, friendly place to meet and
socialize. Movies, potlucks, discussions, etc. (7 3 0 pm
first and third Mondays. B ill o r Charia 516-4583) (5/99)
by HIV and AIDS. 24-hour hot line. (PO Box 971.
Corvallis. OR 97339 15411 752-6322.
I 800-588-AIDS ) (5/99)
Clark County Neighborhood MenTalk plans
Border Riders Motorcycle Club invites gay men
and their fnends to its Victona Day Run (May 21-23) in
the W enatchee State Forest. Wash.
(bctxkerdyahoocom . www bordem ders.org.) (5 /7 )
women and trans dykes.
M eetings are every Sunday
at 5 pm at 221 Cramer Hall,
PSU Campus. (452-5408)
(5/99)
Community Project is a
AIDS & HIV
288-4211 .)( 5/21)
Fifth annual gay and lesbian meditation retreat
takes place Aug. 13-18 at Cloud Mountain Retreat
Center $250 for food and lodging, plus personal dona­
tion to teachers. (Fnend o f Cloud Mountain. Cloud
Mountain Retreat Center. 373 Agren Road. Castle
Rock. WA 98611. Greg Sm oots 727-3575.) (5/21)
Calling all queer horror fans and gay male
pagans, w iccans, witches and faeries. Literary
damali ayo offers an ongoing class titled Women's
735-1901.105121)
group dedicated to promoting success for women m the
trades through education, leadership and m entor oppor
tumties Childcare provided, everyone is welcome, free
meetings. (6 pm on the third Thursday o f each month at
State O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon S t . Room 120.
943 2 2 2 8 )1 11/99)
Women Entrepreneurs of Oregon holds monthly
chapter meetings around the state. (Portland:
229 3819. Gresham: 667 6999 ) ( 5/99)
Metro: Support
Forest Grove GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for
Enrichment) is a support group offering the community.
Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and
women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for
a potluck social. Child-fnendly space (5 -7 pm at Fnends
M eeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen 240-8762.
David 284-4153.) (5/99)
Sisterhands Lesbian Health Support Project
provides educational, emotional and economic support
to help and encourage lesbians over 40 to have regular
screenings for breast and cervical cancer. Free services
available for women with inadequate health insurance
(Man 294 7413 .) (5/99)
Straight Spousa Support Group provides support
and information for men and women form erly or current­
ly partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates.
(7 pm Wednesday' Mark 283-7606) ( 5/99)
Trans-Port is a support group for aH transsexual indi­
viduals in the greater Portland area Regular board and
peer support meeting is held on the second Tuesday of
each month Post operative only support group is also
offered (PO Box 66913. Portland. OR 97290 6913
774 8463. 493 1774 tport483daol com .) (5/99)