Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community Investigating National Defense Migration in February 1942, and Margaret Peppers, an Episcopal deaconess who accompanied her incarcerated congregation as it moved from Camp Harmony on the outskirts of Seattle to the Minidoka War Relocation Center in Jerome County, Idaho. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit . This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: “Media, Politics, and Culture” Oct 25, 4-5:30pm, Washington State University Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 (14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend “Media, Politics, and Culture,” a panel discussion focusing on the 2016 election by experts in journalism, polling, and political research. Panelists include journalist and researcher Michelle Cole; Kaitlin Gillespie, a journalist at The Columbian; John Horvick, a pollster and political director at DHM Research; and Jim Moore, a scholar in international affairs and U.S. foreign policy at Pacific University. For info, call (360) 546-9788 or visit . Hooligan Sparrow Oct 17, 11pm-12:30am; repeats Oct 19, 4-5:30am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch Hooligan Sparrow, a documentary following activists in southern China who seek justice for schoolgirls who were allegedly sexually abused by a principal. (USA, 2016, Nanfu Wang, 84 mins.) To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit . China Town Hall Oct 18, 4-6pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 296/298 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend the annual China Town Hall hosted by Northwest China Council and the Portland State University Institute for Asian Studies with former Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger. The focus of the event is to examine America’s economic, political, and security relations with China during an 80-city, live discussion and question-and-answer session that includes local speakers at venues across the country. For info, or to register, call (503) 973-5451 or visit . Housing justice forums Oct 18 & 25, 7-8:30pm, Southminster Presbyterian Church (12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend housing justice forums hosted by the Southminster Presbyterian Church. The topic of the October 18 event is “What does it mean to be homeless?” and the event includes a viewing of the documentary On the Ground and a panel discussion by people who have experienced homelessness. The October 25 topic is “What is being done about the housing crisis in Washington County?” The forums are free and open to the public. For info, call (503) 644-2073 or visit . “Incarnations: India in Fifty Lives” “The World … In General” HOOLIGAN SPARROW. Hooligan Sparrow, a documentary follow- ing activists in southern China who seek justice for schoolgirls who were allegedly sexually abused by a principal, airs October 17 and 19 on Ore- gon Public Broadcasting. (Photo courtesy of American Documentary) to learn about situational awareness, safety resources, and hands-on defensive tactics. The event, which is limited to 100 participants age 14 and up, features a vendor fair, raffle, and lunch. For info, contact Darlene at (503) 846-2774 or e-mail . To register, visit . “The Butt Stops Here” Oct 22, 9-11:30am, Luke Jensen Sports Park, Bud Van Cleve Community Room (4000 NE 78th St, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend “The Butt Stops Here,” a cleanup event to remove cigarette butts and other litter from parks in honor of “Make a Difference Day.” Volunteers should dress for the weather, wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, and bring gloves (if possible). Lunch is included. For info, or to sign up to volunteer, call (360) 397-2285, ext. 1627, or visit . “Vietnamese School Success” Oct 19, noon-1:30pm, World Affairs Council of Oregon (1200 SW Park Ave, Third Floor, Portland). Attend “Incarnations: India in Fifty Lives,” a talk by Sunil Khilnani about the emperors, warriors, philosophers, film stars, and corporate titans that helped create the world’s largest democracy. For info, or to register, call (503) 306-5252 or visit . Oct 22, 2-4pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Attend “Vietnamese School Success,” an event celebrating the new school year with games, crafts, activities, and light refreshments, while learning about resources and services available to help children be successful in school. The session is led by Vietnamese-speaking library staff. For info, call (503) 988-5392 or visit . Fall voter forum “Spooky” ceramic painting Oct 19, 6:30-8:30pm, Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend an election forum for voters hosted by the Beaverton Committee for Community Involvement (BCCI) to meet candidates, learn about ballot measures, and enjoy refreshments. Attendees who arrive early are able to fill out question cards for the candidates. For info, call (503) 526-3737 or visit . Oct 22 & 26; Oct 22, 2-3:30pm, Fairview-Columbia Library (1520 NE Village St, Fairview, Ore.); Oct 26, 4-5:30pm, Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St, Portland). Paint a “spooky” critter, choosing from ceramic spiders, bats, monsters, mummies, witches, and zombies. The pieces are kid friendly and lead-free paint, water buckets, aprons, colorful mats, and brushes are provided. For info, call (503) 988-5655 (Fairview-Columbia) or (503) 988-5396 (Rockwood), or visit . Great ShakeOut Oct 20, 10:20am, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and British Columbia. Join the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on “10/20 at 10:20.” The simultaneous drill, which aims to emphasize the importance of emergency preparedness at home, school, and the workplace within the Cascadia Subduction earthquake zone, encourages participants to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” for one minute. For info, call (503) 378-2911. To learn more, or to register a group for the shakeout, visit . “Race Talks 2” Oct 20, 5:30pm (doors open), 6-9pm, Lincoln High School, Cafeteria (1600 SW Salmon St, Portland). Meet the Portland Police Bureau chief at a free forum facilitating communication with local police officers. The event is held as part of “Race Talks 2,” which is facilitated by trained volunteers. For info, call (971) 222-8254 or e-mail . Beaverton City Library book sale Oct 20-23, 10am-9pm (Thu), 10am-6pm (Fri), 10am-5pm (Sat), noon-4pm (Sun), Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend a used book sale presented by New Friends of the Beaverton City Library. Books for sale include classics, popular fiction, mysteries, foreign language, travel, Oregon authors, cooking, gardening, home improvement, arts, crafts, poetry, health, sports, and business, as well as comic books, graphic novels, and children’s books. All items are marked down to half price on Sunday. For info, call (503) 643-5188 or (503) 644-2197, or visit or . Women’s self-defense classes Oct 21-22, Sunrise Taekwondo Academy (1718 NE 122nd Ave, Building #2060, Portland). Attend a two-hour women’s self-defense class to learn defense skills and achieve a greater sense of security and safety. Proceeds from the classes benefit The Gateway Center in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For info, or to obtain class times, call (971) 271-7259, or visit or . Friends of the Library book sale Oct 21-24, 6-9pm (Fri, members only), 9am-9pm (Sat), 11am-5pm (Sun), 9am-3pm (Mon), Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center - Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland). Attend a used book sale presented by Friends of the Multnomah County Library. Many Asian-language books are available along with LPs, videogames, pamphlets, audiobooks, sheet music, and more. Many books are $2 and children’s items start at 50 cents. For info, call (503) 224-9176 or visit . Women’s Safety Fair Oct 22, 8am-4pm, Washington County Sheriff’s Office (215 SW Adams Ave, Hillsboro, Ore.). Attend the Women’s Safety Fair October 17, 2016 “Great Pumpkin” Oct 22 & 29; Oct 22, 2-3pm, Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland); Oct 29, 10:30-11:30am, Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland); Oct 29, 10:30-11:30am, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland); Oct 29, 2-3pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland); Oct 29, 3-4pm, Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman St, Portland). Join a Puppetkabob workshop to create a “Great Pumpkin” carrier using a stencil and tape on a canvas bag, which is then painted. Free tickets are available at 10:00am for the event held at Multnomah County Central Library. For info, call (503) 988-5399 (Woodstock), (503) 988-5385 (Capitol Hill), (503) 988-5123 (Central), (503) 988-5389 (Holgate), or (503) 988-5560 (Northwest), or visit . “#WithRefugees” Oct 23, 1-3pm, First Congregational Church (1126 SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend “#WithRefugees,” a commemoration of United Nations (U.N.) Day. The event features “Living on a Dollar a Day,” a gallery exhibit by Pulitzer Prize-winning photo- journalist Renee Byer; a virtual reality experience that allows viewers to the see the world through the eyes of a teenage Syrian girl living in a U.N. refugee camp; speakers; and an audience- engaged discussion. Light snacks are available. For info, or to register, call (503) 306-5252 or visit . Oregon ballot measure info event Oct 23, 4:15-7pm, Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th Ave, near Powell Blvd, Portland). Attend an Oregon ballot measure information event presented by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) and the Portland Japanese Ameri- can Citizens League (JACL). The discussion is led by Debbie Kaye of the League of Women Voters. For info, or to reserve a space at the event (required by October 20), contact Marleen at (503) 526-1340 or e-mail . “Slabtown’s Ghosts and Murders” Oct 24, 6:30-7:45pm, Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman St, Portland). Join ghost historian Tanya Lyn March for “Slabtown’s Ghosts and Murders,” a presentation of ghost stories and crime narratives from the northwest Portland neighborhood known as Slabtown, gathered from homeowners, alienists, ephemera collectors, and old newspapers. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234. For info, call (503) 988-5560 or visit . “Harmony and Hysteria” Oct 24, 7-9pm, McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend “Harmony and Hysteria: Azalea Peet, Margaret Peppers, and the Japanese-American Internment Camps of World War II,” a free History Pub event presented by Linda DiBiase. DiBiase tells the stories of Azalea Peet, the only person to speak out on moral grounds against the forced removal of west coast Japanese Americans at the House Select Committee Oct 25, 6-7:30pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 296/298 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “The World … In General: Moon Duk-ho, Consul General of the Republic of Korea,” one of a series of talks highlighting the work of consul generals across the Pacific Rim. For info, or to register, call (503) 306-5252 or visit . Integration Nation Oct 26, 4:15-5:30pm, Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, Dengerink Administration Building, Room 110 (14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave, Vancouver, Wash.). Join author Susan Eaton as she presents Integration Nation: Immigrants, Refugees, and America at Its Best, a collection of case studies about individuals who challenge America’s prejudice against people from other countries by welcoming immigrants and collaborating with foreign-born people as they become integral members of their new communities. The book is the 2016/2017 Common Reading Program selection for the WSU Vancouver campus. For info, call (360) 546-9788 or visit . “National Geographic Live” Oct 26, 7:30pm, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “It’s What I Do: A Photographer’s Life of Love and War,” a “National Geographic Live” talk by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario. Addario talks about her experiences capturing images of war-torn areas of Afghanistan, Darfur, and Libya, chronicles her harrowing work, and explains what drives her — despite having a family — to keep going back. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit . “The Future of Korea” Oct 27, noon-1:30pm, World Affairs Council of Oregon (1200 SW Park Ave, Third Floor, Portland). Attend “The Future of Korea,” a talk exploring the future of Korean-U.S. diplomatic and economic-trade relations with economic minister Choi Jin-won from the embassy of the Republic of Korea; foreign affairs officer Joshua Pierce from the U.S. Department of State; Mark Tokola, vice president of the Korean Economic Institute; and others. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 306-5252 or visit . Superheroes party Oct 27, 4-5pm, Troutdale Library (2451 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, Ore.). Dress up in costume and attend a superheroes party hosted by Troutdale Library’s Teen Council. The event features multiple game stations for children, including crafts, building with LEGOs, and other activities. Light snacks are served to fuel crime-fighting activities. For info, call (503) 988-5355 or visit . Free dental, vision & medical care in Seattle Oct 27-30, 5am (tickets distributed), 6:30am (doors), Seattle Center, KeyArena (305 Harrison St, Seattle). People in need of dental, vision, and medical care — including dental fillings and extractions, comprehensive eye exams, prescription eyeglasses, physical exams, mammograms, EKGs, lab tests, flu vaccines, acupuncture, and more — are invited to receive free services at the “Seattle/King County Clinic at KeyArena.” Services are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and patients are not asked to show identification, proof of citizenship, health insurance, or any other eligibility documentation. Registration is available onsite each day of the four-day event. At 5:00am each day, a limited amount of admission numbers are distributed for the current day at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, located at the corner of Second Ave North and Thomas Street. The doors of KeyArena open at 6:30am. Free parking is available each day of the clinic in the 1st Avenue North and Mercer Street Garages. For info, call (206) 684-7200 or visit . “Healing at the Edge” Oct 28-29, 7-9pm (Fri), 9:30am-4:30pm (Sat), First Unitarian Church, Eliot Center (1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland). Attend “Healing at the Edge: Practices for Living and Dying,” a lecture (Friday) and workshop (Saturday) featuring Dale Borglum, founder of the Living/Dying Project, who offers theoretical framing, spiritual practices, and psychological approaches that support profound healing during a time of crisis. For info, or to register, call (503) 358-5204 or visit . Cardboard costume creation Oct 29, 11am-2pm, St. Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland). Create part of a costume out of unexpected materials such as cardboard, plastic, wire, felt, LED lights, switches, and electric buzzers. For info, call (503) 988-5397 or visit . Mushroom show Oct 30, noon-5pm, World Forestry Center, Miller Hall (4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Learn about all things ‘shroom at the Continued on page 11