Community Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER July 21, 2014 $2 Days at OMSI Photo/Shaoguang Sun COMMUNITY CALENDAR Free tai chi sessions Through Aug 16 (Mon, Wed & Sat); noon-1pm (Mon), Portland State University (PSU), outside the Millar Library (1875 SW Park Ave, Portland); 5:30-6:30pm (Mon), PSU Student Rec Center Lobby (1800 SW Sixth Ave, Portland); noon-1pm (Wed), Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Sixth Ave between SW Morrison St & SW Yamhill St, Portland); 11am-noon (Sat), PSU, outside the Millar Library (1875 SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend drop-in tai chi sessions offered through the Confucius Institute at PSU. The classes, which are offered four times per week at three locations, are free and open to the public. For info, call (503) 725-9810, e-mail , or visit . “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.” Through Dec 8 (daily), 9:30am-7pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Earth Hall (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). View a new collaborative exhibit — “Roots of Wisdom: Native Knowledge. Shared Science.” — that explores the many challenges Native American and native Hawaiian communities face regarding their ecosystems and health. Drawing from traditional knowledge and science, native communities are developing innovative solutions to tackle current ecological and health challenges. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit . “Labor: A Working History” Through Dec 31 (Tue-Sat), 11am-4pm, Clark County Historical Museum (1511 Main St, Vancouver, Wash.). View “Labor: A Working History,” an exhibit following the path of workers’ rights locally and on a national scale beginning in the 1800s with Hawaiian and Native-American laborers for the Hudson’s Bay Company. The display explores the past, present, and future of local labor through images, words, artifacts, and interactive displays. For info, call (360) 993-5679 or visit . “In Struggle: Asian American Acts of Resistance” Through Jan 18 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “In Struggle: Asian American Acts of Resistance,” an exhibit featuring archival photographs, oral histories, and interactive elements that explore what leads people to resist, the consequences faced, and the work necessary to build successful movements. The display looks at Chinese laundrymen who refused to comply with discriminatory regulations, Japanese Americans who resisted World War II incarceration, protests against the construction of the Kingdome in Seattle’s Chinatown- International District in the 1970s, current campaigns for immigration reform and rights for workers, and more. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . Orangutan Diary July 23 & 30, 11pm-midnight; repeats July 25 & Aug 1, 4-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch episodes of Orangutan Diary, a series following a team of rescuers attempting to save several at-risk orangutans. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit . Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute July 26, 10am-4pm, Asian Health & Service Center (3430 SE Powell Blvd, Portland). Attend the Norman Y. Mineta Leadership Institute, a civic engagement training session facilitated by members of the Asian Pacific American Network of Oregon and APIAVote, as well as guest trainers Parag Mehta and Rebecca Concepcion Apostol. The goal of the institute is to increase voter participation and learn how voting can make an impact on issues such as employment discrimination, immigration, education, healthcare, and the economy. For info, call (971) 340-4861 or visit . To register (required), visit . Community Health Fair July 27, 9:30am-3pm, Mercy & Wisdom Community Center (7411 SE Powell Blvd, Portland). Receive free holistic health screenings, acupuncture, massage, a naturopathic consultation, and more at a Community Health Fair. In addition to services, representatives from the Coalition of Community Health Clinics are assisting uninsured, under-insured, and low-income persons with enrollment in the Oregon Health Plan. For info, call (503) 227-1222 or visit . Photo/Niu Xiaoyu Through Sep 7 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Alaskeros: A Documentary Exhibit on Pioneer Filipino Cannery Workers,” a display featuring photos of Filipino- American pioneers in the Pacific Northwest by John Stamets paired with personal stories of struggle and success by those who worked in the canneries of Alaska. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . Through Oct 19 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Grit: Asian Pacific Pioneers Across the Northwest,” an exhibit highlighting early Asian-Pacific trailblazers and sites in the Pacific Northwest important to their history. The display tells the stories of some of these pioneers, who persisted through challenges of natural disasters, racial discrimination and violence, and the everyday hardships of navigating new territory. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . Religion during the Qing period Aug 4, 6:30pm, Portland State University, School of Business Administration, Room 190 (631 SW Harrison St, Portland). Attend a free lecture — “Is the Concept of Secularism Relevant to China?” — presented by Dr. Prasenjit Duara of the National University of Singapore. The talk focuses on the relationship between the state and religions in late imperial China, especially during the Qing period (1644-1911). For info, call (503) 725-8576, e-mail , or visit . “Race Relations and Community Policing” “Alaskeros” “Grit: Asian Pacific Pioneers Across the Northwest” Aug 3, 9:30am-7pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Take advantage of low-cost admission to the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) during the first Sunday of each month. The $2 ticket includes general admission to the museum. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit . FALLEN CITY. Fallen City, a documentary highlighting the rebuilding of a Chinese city destroyed by a devastating earthquake, and torn be- tween tradition and modernity, airs Monday, July 28 on Oregon Public Broadcasting. Pictured are a half-standing building four months after the earthquake (top photo) and filming of the city of Beichuan during the flood season (bottom photo). Sunday Parkways: Northeast Portland July 27, 11am-4pm, Woodlawn, Alberta, and Fernhill Parks (Northeast Portland). Walk and bike through northeast Portland neighborhoods and parks without motor traffic during a Sunday Parkways event. Entertainment and activities take place in the parks and along the eight-mile, two-way route, which has no start or finish. For info, call (503) 823-7599 or visit . Fallen City July 28, 11pm-midnight; repeats July 30, 4-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch Fallen City, a show that highlights the rebuilding of a Chinese city destroyed by a devastating earthquake, torn between tradition and modernity. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit . Kalakendra appreciation dinner Aug 1, 7pm, Christ United Methodist Church (12755 NW Dogwood St, Portland). Enjoy an appreciation dinner for the Friends of Kalakendra. The event includes dinner, light entertainment, karaoke, and more. For info, call (503) 308-1050 or visit . To reserve tickets (by July 25), e-mail . Aug 5 & 12, 6pm (doors open), 7-9pm (talk); Aug 5, Jefferson High School, Cafeteria (5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland); Aug 12, McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend a presentation and discussion about cross-cultural communication held as part of “Race Talks” (August 12) and “Race Talks 2” (August 5), a series of free community dialogues. The topic for both sessions is “Race Relations and Community Policing.” The discussion is facilitated by trained volunteers from Uniting to Understand Racism. For info, call (971) 222-8254 or e-mail . Hiroshima & Nagasaki remembrance Aug 6, 6-7pm, Japanese American Historical Plaza (NW Naito Parkway near NW Couch St, Portland). Attend “The Old and New Faces of Nuclear Weapons,” a commemoration of the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II. The family-friendly program — honoring lives lost to nuclear weapons and encouraging a nuclear-free future — features guest speakers, a performance by en Taiko, an interactive art project, activities, and more. For info, call (503) 274-2720 or visit . “Faces of IRCO” Aug 7, 6-7:30pm, Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (10301 NE Glisan St, Portland). Attend “Faces of IRCO,” an educational seminar featuring a presentation and question-and-answer session. The focus of the evening event is Iraq, and several Iraqi refugees are present to talk about religion, history, government, and culture as well as resettlement barriers faced by members of the community. “Faces of IRCO,” which is free and open to the public, also includes Iraqi music and food. For info, call (503) 234-1541. To register, visit . Nikkei community picnic Aug 8 (deadline to register). Attend the annual Nikkei community picnic, scheduled for Sunday, August 17 from noon to 5:00pm in the South Park Area at Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). The free event, which is open to the public, features games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment. Attendees should bring a side dish corresponding to their last name: A-Ki, rice or noodle dish; Kl-Sa, salad or vegetable dish; Sc-Z, dessert or bread dish. For info, or to register, call Connie at (503) 243-3291. Think you’re an organ and tissue donor? Not if you haven’t told your family. Talk to your family about organ and tissue donation. Talk to your family about donating life. For a free donor card brochure, contact: Donate Life Northwest (503) 494-7888 1-800-452-1369 www.donatelifenw.org