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^uoust Liiii 'justOUtg nnrTnW^SInewsbriefs Raines G-lobe Travel performances by Vanessa Veselka (Bell/The Pinkos) and Marisa Anderson (The Dolly Ranchers). This fund-raiser is an opportunity to show support for the crisis line, demonstrate a commitment to ending domestic and sexual violence, bid on tempting auction items and have a great time with like-minded individuals. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $20 at the dixir. All proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction, as well as a portion of the pro ceeds from wine sales, benefit the crisis line. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 503-232-9751 or visit www.pwcl.org. In addition, tickets may be purchased at several locations throughout metro Portland, including: Annie Bloom’s Books, 7834 S.W. Capitol High way; Broadway B<x>ks, 1714 N.E. Broadway; In Other Words, 3734 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.; and Zeldaloo, 7853 S.E. 13th Ave. Person to Person Travel Planning ■'¡Sfy International Specialists Vacation Packages • Cruises • Tours • Group Travel " Downtown Salem Since 1948 129 Commercial NE • 50.3-399-1800 • 800-971-7210 Your #1 choice 24/7/365 503.227.1212 P osi -C ore /P ositive F orce A nnounces O rganizational M eeting H1V+ Empowerment refers to the process HIV-positive people develop to address and deal with the negative effects of society and media. The Posi-Core/Positive Force believes this is achieved primarily through healthy scxrial interaction and the bonds that such interaction creates. A perennial favorite, Cris Williamson will be on hand to entertain the crowd. open monday - friday I I am - 6pm Saturday + Sunday I I am - 5pm adr :: 2230 ne alberta ph :: 503.460.0760 ws :: www.pedxshoes.com^y Gay-friendly Vancouver is the site for the first gathering for lesbians older than 50. The first organizational meeting will deter j Golden Threads Gathering in Provincetown, mine the specifics of how the H1V+ Empower Mass., and the Senior Action in a Gay Environ ment group will operate, such as how meetings ment (SAGE) Conference, which tcxik place will be conducted, what types of agreements in June 2004 in New York City. Hogan returned (such as confidentiality) should be in place, home from these events knowing she wanted what types of activities to be involved in and to hold something similar, yet uniquely how money will be raised. Anyone who is inter West Coast. ested in being a part of the group (i.e., HIV-pos The conference boasts a variety of entertain itive people of all genders and sexualities) are ers and speakers. On the first day of the confer encouraged to attend. ence, Ellen Wcxxlsworth, out Vancouver city The meeting will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. councilor and c<x>rdinator of Women Elders in Aug. 10 in the Outside In East Conference Action (WE* ACT), will speak. In addition, Rixim, 1132 S.W. 1 3th Ave. Lucy Blue Tremblay and Rae Armour will per form, as will legendary women’s music artist Cris Williamson. Participants will also be enter C alling O ld D ykes ! G athering in V ancouver , B.C.! tained by comedian Jackie HaywixxJ. The conference also offers seminars on “The Pat Hogan, founder and proprietress of Sounds and Furies in Vancouver, British Colum Art and Politics of Women’s Music” and “Love and Inspiration: Lesbian Communities Then bia, is organizing the first-ever West Coast and Now." Canadian Gathering & Conference for and by For more information, feel free to contact lesbians 50 and older. Hogan at path@lynx.net. In addition, Port The event will be held Sept. 8 to 1 1 in Van lander Basja Samuelson has encouraged people couver, and younger lesbians-are also welcome. interested in attending to arrange carptxils by The conference will be based at the Coast Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of Vancouver’s gay contacting her at 503-335-0536. To register for rhe conference, which you district, known as the West End. must do by Aug. 15, visit www.soundsandfu- In their free time, conference participants ries.com/firstwestcoastgathering. can enjoy walks on the nearby seawall, people watch in the many restaurants and sidewalk S am A dams B ecomes C ity ’ s cafes and shop in the eclectic and gay-owned A rts and C ulture L iaison stores surrounding the hotel. For outd<x>rsy Portland Mayor Tom Potter announced new types, there are hiking and kayaking opportuni ties. For the culturally inclined, there are numerous art galleries, theaters and museums. Continued on Page 11 This event was inspired by kith the annual our Hous® ACl« ues*>*a*Lv When you buy or sell a home with me, you'll know your dollars are helping support a greater cause. I contribute at least 10% of my earnings to community and environmental organizations. Millynn James Broker, Graduate Realtor Institute ABR. Accredited Buyer's Representative 503.330.HOME (4663) 1.800.825.9948 R^MAC equity group www.millynn.com Email: millynn(CL>aol.com
