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$2 Days at OMSI
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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 <confucius@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.pdx.edu/
confucius-institute>.
“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 <www.
omsi.edu>.
“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 <www.
cchmuseum.org>.
“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 <www.wingluke.org>.
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 <www.opb.org>.
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 <www.apano.org>. To register
(required), visit <www.apiavote.org/events>.
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 <www.mercyandwisdom.org>.
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 <www.wingluke.org>.
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 <www.wingluke.org>.
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 <asianstudies@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.pdx.edu/
asian-studies>.
“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 <www.omsi.edu>.
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 <www.portland
sundayparkways.org>.
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
<www.opb.org>.
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 <www.kalakendra.org>. To reserve tickets (by July 25),
e-mail <info@kalakendra.org>.
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 <racetalks01@gmail.com>.
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 <www.
oregonpsr.org>.
“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 <www.irco.org>.
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