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info@daddiesandpapas. net)
PLOP (Parenting and Pregnant Lesbians of Portland)
monthly get-together at 0 Center. Members/sup-
porters to discuss topics relevant to lesbian parent­
ing and child-rearing. Bring the kiddies, enjoy some
snacks, and associate with other parents. (2pm, 4115
The Adventure Group takes a moderate hike on
Silver Star Mountain. Meet outside Starbucks at
Hollywood Fred Meyer. (9am, 3030 NE Weidler St,
contact Jill. 503-477-2461)
The Adventure Group takes a short but steep hike
to Wind Mountain. Meet outside Starbucks at Hol­
lywood Fred Meyer. (10am, 3030 NE Weidler St.,
contact Evan, 503-701-7922)
Manifest has Yoga for Weight loss classes. (9:25-
10:25 am; Free 1st class if bring a Friend, Info/RSVP,
503-223-8822 xl, www.manifestpdx.org/calendar)
Gardening & Food Sustainability Team at Manifest.
Building rain barrels & permaculture. (10 am-1 pm;
Guest presenter: Mike Thayer o f Am m onite Design;
$10-$15, Free 1st tim e if bring a friend, 503-223-8822
x1.www.manifestpdx.org/calendar)
Men's Contact Improve and Snuggle Gathering.
Contact Improve is a playful, nurturing moving medi­
tation on a point of contact between you and anoth­
er. (7:00-9:30pm , facilitated by Bart Church & Drake
Scott. $8-$20 slidingseale; no one turned away for
lack o f funds, 503-223-8822 x1, www.manifestpdx.
org/calendar)
benefit the C W C s ministry. For the
third installment o f this exciting event,
Cribbage Club at the 0 Center. Join "Captain" Kevin
for an afternoon of game-playing, fresh baked cook­
ies, and good coffee. (2-3:30pm, 4115 N. Mississippi,
top religious musicians dedicate their
www.pdxgcenter.org)
powerful voices in support o f this in­
Crystal's Country Jam is tonight! Head on out
for line dance lessons and then take your moves to
the floor. (8pm /line dance lessons, 9pm -m idnight/
valuable resource. The Community of
Welcoming Congregations provides a
dancing, PPAA, SE 6th & Alder, $3/lessons, $5/m ain
event, www.cmeproductions.net)
“public, inclusive religious voice” while
JOG'S Exclusive 9-Ball Tournament. All skill lev­
els welcome. (8pm, $5 E ntry + Break Pot, 2512 NE
increasing awareness o f gender and mar­
riage equality. They offer vital ministry
services to congregations looking to be
inclusive; they also provide outreach to
those searching for spiritual homes.
The CW C counts over 105 active
Broadway)
Gaycation! Portland's hot and sweaty queer dance
party at Holocene. (9pm, 1001 SE M orrison St., $3,
www.holocene.org)
» SUN OCT 18 •
SW Washington— congregations com­
mitted to remaining open and affirm­
Pinochle (6pm, Hobo's, 120 NW 3rd Ave.)
ing to everyone. For a queer commu­
Superstar Diva's show at CC Slaughters. Featuring,
Bolivia Carmichaels, Ginger and Honey Bea Hart. (8pm,
nity struggling to gain acceptance and
219 NW Davis, www.ccslaughterpdx.com)
cannot be taken for granted. Feel a
4115 N. Mississippi, info contact Rei Joo a t rej2443@
yahoo.com.)
Adventure Group takes a strenuous hike to Cooper
Spur, high on Mt. Hood. In case of bad weather the
destination will be changed to Siouxon Creek in the
Gifford Pinchot. Meet outside Starbucks at Holly­
wood Fred Meyer. (8am ,3030 NE Weidler St., contact
Alex, 240-888-1349)
Intercambio Bilingual Discussion Group is a queer-
friendly Spanish/English bilingual discussion group.
Half of the meeting will be spent talking in English
and half in Spanish. (2pm, 4115 N. Mississippi, www.
pdxqcenter.org)
» MON OCT 19 •
www.manifestpdx.org/calendar)
JOG'S In-House Dart Tournament Play Count-Up,
Cricket & More! (4pm, $5Entry, 2512 NE Broadway)
Yesterday & Tomorrow's Monthly Plant/Harvest
Exchange. (10am-6pm, 7506 N. Albina Ave., www.
Healing Touch Exchange. Practical massage
techniques for tight hamstrings, hips & low back
facilitated by Mark E. Jones. (7-10pm. $15-$40 sliding
scale; no one turned away fo r lack o f funds, 503-223-
8822 x l www.manifestpdx.org/calendar)
TuesGays at Vault Martini Lounge. A portion of all
drink sales going to 0 Center! (6-11pm, Vault M artini
Lounge, 226 NW 12th Ave, no cover, www.vault-
m artini.com )
Late Awakenings support group for women who
question their orientation or who come out and
identify as lesbian later in life. That tends to be
anywhere from 35 to 65, but anyone is welcome at
any age. Moderated by Ann Combe. (7-9pm, 4115 N.
Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org)
Trans-Fern Meeting at the Q Center. A social group
for all gender fabulous sisters (anyone identifying
and/or presenting on the trans-feminine spectrum).
(7-9pm 4115 N. Mississippi, contact Am ari - amari.
jo.s@gmail.com o r Chloe - csbroz@gmail.com.)
Men Speaking: A rites-of-passage group for men
meets 0 Center. This group, through discussion and
relationship, we will explore the boys and men we
were, are and will become. (7pm, 4115 N. Mississppi,
CHARGED* celebrates their 1st Anniversary. The
fabulous club night for HIV+ Men and friends host­
ed by Zora Phoenix. (7-9 pm 219 NW Davis, www.
ccslaughterspdx.com )
Inter-Personal Violence Support Group meets
tonight at the 0 Center. This is a weekly all-genders
support group for self-identified LGBTO people who
are experiencing or have experienced physical,
emotional, sexual or economic violence within an .
intimate relationship. (7pm,4115 N. Mississippi, for
» WED OCT 21 •
inform ation, or to sign up, call 503-384-8790)
Pub, 5262 N. Lom bard St., free!)
Positive Support Association holds an open meet­
ing for all Positive People. Open HIV/AIDS Chat Ses­
sion. (6:30pm, Cedar M ill Library 12505 NW Cornell
Wanderlust Cycling Group. Meet at Holladay
Park Fountain. (6:30-8pm , $5-$15 sliding scale; no
FAME! North Portland’s new queer dance night
every Wednesday night! (9:30pm-close. Portsm outh
Join Loaves and Fishes Hollywood Seniors
Program today for the GLBT Seniors Lunch. Lunches
provided at little or no cost to seniors. (11:30am, doors
open, 12:30pm lunch served 1pm, MCC, 2400 NE
Broadway, 503-367-2220. mccpdxfood@ gmail.com)
Men's Wellness Center offers Free Rapid HIV
Testing and STI Screening. (11am-2pm, 2 09 SW 4th
Ave, cityguys@ cascadeaids.org)
one turned away fo r lack o f funds, free fo r first-
tim ers bringing a friend, 503-223-8822 xl, www.
manifestpdx.org/calendar)
Theraputic Yoga offered by Manifest. (6:15-8:15 pm;
Scribble Sessions at In Other Words. This group
meets every first and third Monday of each month.
Centering Prayer Group at Manifest. Meet at house
near Reed College. Facilitated by Palmer Pardington,
M.Div, & Michael Zula. (3:30-4:30pm , $5-$15/class;
(7pm, 8b NE Killingw orth, 503-232-6003, www.
inotherwords.org)
Crush presents "That's So Gay" trivia every Sunday.
(7pm, 1400 SE Morrison St., www.crushbar.com)
5338.www.darcellexv.com)
menspeaking@gmail.com, www.pdxqcenter.org)
Cora Yoga offered by Manifest. First class is free if
you bring a friend. (6:15-7:30pm, 503-223-8822 x 1,
9am, 4115 N Mississippi, infor@paba.com)
& $25, www.pdxgmc.org)
by the CW C and its members simply
Tranz Guyz meets at 0 Center. This group is for
trans guys/men, intersex, genderqueer, questioning
people who were assigned female at birth. (6pm,
PABA monthly board meeting at the 0 Center. (7-
congregations throughout Oregon and
religious world, the services provided
N. Mississppi, For more inform ation, contact Myra
Lavenue at mlavenue@laika.com)
Rd„ www.positive-support.org)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus presents
V J l A "Songs From the Sea: A Classical
Matinée". (3pm, Kaul Auditorium, Reed College, $20
legitimacy within the larger, dominant
Darcelle XV. (7pm, 208 NW 3rd Ave., $20, 503-222-
meal and have some fun. (3-5pm, 4115 N. Mississippi,
•
TUES OCT 20 •
Walter presents "Just Call Me Darcelle"...
A One Man Show. Co-written and directed
by Sharon Knorr, co-written and performed by
free 1st class if u bring a friend. 503-223-8822 x l
www.m anifestpdx.org/calendar)
no one turned away fo r lack o f funds, 503-223-8822
x1, www.m anifestpdx.org/calendar)
Women Who Write meets .tonight. Welcome to a
new writing group at the 0 Center for self-identi­
fied women writers of all levels and genres. (7-9pm,
0 Center, 4115 N Mississippi, www.pdxqcenter.org)
little lost? This might just hit the spot.
Several dynamic talents are slated
to perform. Among the highlights:
The Group, with vocalists Ron Shoals,
Linda Hornbuckle, MaryEtta Wells
&. LaRhonda Steele, pianist Janice
Scroggins and drummer Brian Foxworth.
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Read/ Orts Not, Come On. Get Angiy!
In Other Words Benefit Concert
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Portland has no dearth of unique spots,
educational and otherwise. In Other Words,
the last surviving nonprofit feminist bookstore
in the United States, has served the community
for the past 15 years; it offers “a diverse collec­
tion of books, magazines, and zines with a wide
variety of subjects, including feminist & queer
studies [...] and trans studies.”
In Other Words remains a beloved com­
munity center, a hub o f progressive thought
where the oppressed find reprieve and open
minds find enlightenment. Recently rescued
from the brink o f closure, In Other Words
depends solely on the community it serves for
support. On Friday, October 23, the shop hosts
a benefit concert featuring two fantastic bands,
As if that isn’t enough to soothe the soul,
the concert will also showcase choirs
from M C C , Ainsworth U CC, com­
bined choirs from New Thought and
Portland Centers for Spiritual Living,
First Unitarian Church, and Jubilate.
This promises to be a truly inspirational
event. Take some time to support these
organizations that work so tirelessly to
encourage and uplift the queer com­
munity: make plans now to attend.
- Daniel Borgen
*Songs o f Faith and Freedom I I I ”
is at 7 p.m. Saturday , October 24 at
First Congregational Churchy 1137 SW
Broadway. A free-w ill offering w ill be
taken. For more information, visit www.
welcomingcongregations. org.
The Angry Orts and The Glyptodons.
On F rid a / O cto ber 23 In O ther
Words hosts two fan tastic ba nds
The A n g r/ Orts (above) a n d The
G l/p to d o n s
Known for their catchy, frantic disco-punk
music infused with approachable pop, The
Angry Orts have drawn comparisons to the
Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Blondie. Their live shows
make even the most stoic, straight-faced hip­
ster tap a foot. The Glyptodons offer up lus­
cious sonic fun that may well be sweet enough
to keep winter at bay; bouncing guitars and
jaunty drums combine with unfiissy melodies
and harmonies to create lovely indie-pop. The
night promises to jump-start your weekend in
fine musical fashion, while raising awareness of
In Other Words. Help this vital resource stay
open; our community needs it.
- Daniel
Borgen
The Angry Orts and The Glyptodons play
In Other Words (8B N E Ki/lingsworth St.) at
7 p.m. Friday , October 23. This is an all-ages
event. Donations are accepted on a sliding scale
o f $1-S5, and every dollar goes toward keeping
In Other Words in business. Learn more at www.
inotherwords.org. Listen to The Angry Orts at
www.theangryorts.com. Visit The Glyptodons at
www. myspace. com/glyptodons.