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Community
tours begin at 5:30pm and 6:30pm. For info, call (503) 226-2496 or
visit <www.intlschool.org>.
This issue’s
Community
Calendar
is brought
to you by:
“Brewed in Japan: Beer and the
Entrepreneurial Spirit in Japan”
Jan 15, 6pm, Portland State University, Smith Center, Rooms
327-329 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “Brewed in
Japan: Beer and the Entrepreneurial Spirit in Japan,” a lecture
by professor Jeffrey Alexander of the University of Wisconsin -
Parkside. In the talk, Dr. Alexander reveals how Japanese
consumers adopted and domesticated beer in just a few
generations, despite its entirely foreign origins. His recent book,
Brewed in Japan, spans the earliest attempts at brewing beer in
the 1870s to the recent popularity of local craft brews, charting
beer’s steady rise to become the “beverage of the masses.” The
event is free and open to the public. For info, call (503) 725-8577
or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>.
“Do You Know Bruce?”
Currently on display (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke
Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King
St, Seattle). Learn about Bruce Lee — including his personal
story and his connection to Seattle — at “Do You Know Bruce?”
Scheduled to be on view at The Wing for three years, the display
follows Lee’s arrival in Seattle in 1959, where he attended the
University of Washington, met and married his wife, opened his
first martial-arts studio, and was ultimately laid to rest. For info,
call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>.
“Asian Games and Influences”
Currently on display (Tue-Sat), 11am-7pm, Interactive
Museum of Gaming and Puzzlery (8231 SW Cirrus Dr,
Beaverton, Ore.). Attend “Asian Games and Influences,” an
exhibit that explores the many ways game culture has been
influenced by Asian innovations. Display subjects include
xiangqi, kwan p’ai, mahjong, go, yut, and pachisi. For info, call
(503) 469-9998 or visit <www.imogap.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>.
“Discover India”
Through Jan 21, 10am-2pm (Mon-Fri), World Beat Gallery,
Reed Opera House (189 Liberty St SE, Second Floor, Salem,
Ore.). Learn about the culture of India at “Discover India.” The
exhibit explores Indian deities, artwork, symbolism, attire,
sports, and more. For info, call (503) 581-2004, or visit <www.
salemmulticultural.org> or <www.salemindus.org>.
National Blood Donor Month
Through Jan 31; 1:30-7:30pm (Mon), 1-6:30pm (Tue),
11:30am-5pm (Wed), 9:30am-3pm (Thu), 7:30am-1:30pm (Fri),
8am-1pm (Sat), American Red Cross, Portland Donor Center
(3131 N Vancouver Ave, Portland); 1:30-7pm (Mon-Tue),
10:30am-4pm (Wed), 8am-1pm (Fri), 8am-1:30pm (Sat),
American Red Cross, Clark County Donor Center (5109 NE 82nd
Ave, Vancouver, Wash.). Roll up your sleeve and help those in
need during National Blood Donor Month. National Blood Donor
Month has been observed during January since 1970. Donors of
all blood types are needed, especially people with O negative, A
negative, and B negative blood. For info, to schedule a blood
donation appointment, or to locate additional donation centers,
call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767) or visit <www.redcrossblood.
org>.
“Before Memories Fade”
Through Feb 22, 11am-3pm (Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon
Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View
“Before Memories Fade: Uncovering the Story of the Kida Family
of White Salmon,” an exhibit featuring first-hand materials,
community recollections, video, and more that give voice to a
Japanese family’s story, a story that was at risk of being lost
forever. The display walks attendees along the footsteps of
Kenjiro and Kay Kida and their son, George. Their journey
included immigration, working the sugar beet fields of Eastern
Oregon, forced removal during World War II, and more. While the
branch of their family tree ended when George passed away in
1998, the memory of the Kidas is still carried in the hearts of their
friends and neighbors, the letters they wrote, and the places they
lived. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregon
nikkei.org>.
“Place: Framing the Oregon Landscape”
Through May 17, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun),
Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave,
Portland). View “Place: Framing the Oregon Landscape,” an
exhibit exploring Oregon’s landscape through the camera lenses
of ten contemporary photographers. Displayed alongside the
images are artifacts from the Oregon Historical Society’s
museum and library collections. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or
visit <www.ohs.org>.
Mahjong group
Jan 6, 13, 20 & 27, 1-4pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller
Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Players of all skill levels are invited to
attend a mahjong group. A coach is available to teach new
players. For info, call (503) 988-5387 or visit <events.
multcolib.org>.
“Financial Aid and
Scholarship Kickoff Night”
Jan 7, 6:30-8:30pm, Clackamas Community College (CCC),
Gregory Forum (19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City, Ore.). Learn
about navigating college finances at “Financial Aid and
Scholarship Kickoff Night.” CCC staff members provide
information about financial aid and scholarships, including
advice on the CCC scholarship process, tips on writing a winning
scholarship essay, and how to search for external scholarships.
January 5, 2015
PDX Toy Library
AN AMERICAN DIARY. “An American Diary,” a talk by nationally
recognized artist Roger Shimomura surveying his career of more than 40
years, takes place January 23 at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon.
Also appearing at the event, which is held as part of the university’s Martin
Luther King Jr. celebration, is former Oregon poet laureate Lawson Fusao
Inada. (Photo courtesy of Willamette University)
For info, call (503) 594-3421. To download a scholarship
application, visit <www.clackamas.edu>.
Health insurance enrollment
assistance in Multnomah County
Jan 8, 12, 15 & 21; Jan 8 & 15, 1:30-3:30pm and Jan 12,
6-7:30pm, North Portland Library (512 N Killingsworth St,
Portland); Jan 21, 5-7:30pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd
Ave, Portland). Oregonians are invited to ask questions about
health insurance options and the enrollment process during an
informational session held in partnership with the Multnomah
County Health Department. The open enrollment period ends
February 15, 2015. To register (required), call (503) 988-5394
(North Portland) or (503) 988-5392 (Midland), or visit <events.
multcolib.org>. Interpreters are available upon request.
Healthcare enrollment
events in Clark County
Jan 8, 15 & 22, and Feb 5; Jan 8 & Feb 5, 3-6pm, Battle Ground
Community Library (1207 SE 8th Way, Vancouver, Wash.); Jan
15, 3-6pm, Vancouver Community Library (1901 C St, Van-
couver, Wash.); Jan 22, 3-6pm, Cascade Park Community
Library (600 NE 136th Ave, Vancouver, Wash.). Learn about
health insurance options from in-person assisters certified by the
Washington State Health Benefit Exchange at upcoming open
enrollment events. Open enrollment for qualified health plans
began November 15, 2014. Under the federal Affordable Care
Act, a qualified health plan is certified by the Health Insurance
Marketplace, provides essential coverage, follows established
limits on cost-sharing, and meets other requirements. Residents
may select and pay for a qualified plan between now and
February 15, 2015 for coverage that begins February 1 or March
1, 2015, depending on the enrollment date. For info, call (360)
397-8020
or
visit
<www.clark.wa.gov/public-health/
insurance/enrollment.html>. To enroll online, or to see if you
qualify for free or low-cost coverage, visit <www.
wahealthplanfinder.org>. For assistance by phone, call
1-855-WAFINDER (1-855-923-4633).
“History & Culture of the
Uyghur of Xinjiang, China”
Jan 10, 9:30-11am, Portland State University, Smith Center,
Room 236 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “History &
Culture of the Uyghur of Xinjiang, China,” a talk by Dr. Turgrul
Keskin, an assistant professor at Portland State University. The
event is free and open to the public. For info, call (503) 725-8576,
e-mail <asianstudies@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.pdx.edu/asian-
studies>.
“Religion — Who Needs It?”
Jan 10, 10am-4pm, Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th
Ave, near Powell Blvd, Portland). Attend the Oregon Buddhist
Temple’s Ho-onko seminar — “Religion — Who Needs It?” —
featuring reverend James Hozen Warrick of Seattle Betsuin as
keynote speaker. The seminar is free and open to the public. For
info, call (503) 234-9456 or visit <www.oregonbuddhisttemple.
com>.
“Oregon Transfer Days”
Jan 12-15, 20 & 29, 10am-1pm; Jan 12, Portland Community
College (PCC) Sylvania Campus (12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland);
Jan 13, PCC Rock Creek Campus (17705 NW Springville Rd,
Portland); Jan 14, PCC Southeast Campus (2305 SE 82nd Ave,
Portland); Jan 15, PCC Cascade Campus (705 N Killingsworth
St, Portland); Jan 20, Clackamas Community College (CCC)
(19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City, Ore.); Jan 29, Mt. Hood
Community College (MHCC) (26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, Ore).
Learn how to transfer from two-year to four-year colleges at
“Oregon Transfer Days.” The event aims to increase educational
attainment rates in Oregon by encouraging and assisting
students in transferring from community colleges to four-year
college or university programs. For info, contact Kathleen at
(971) 722-4578, e-mail <kbradach@pcc.edu>, or visit
<www.pcc.edu> (PCC); contact PJ at (503) 594-3180, e-mail
<pj@clackamas.edu>, or visit <www.clackamas.edu> (CCC); or
contact Calvin at (503) 491-7173, e-mail <calvin.walker@
mhcc.edu>, or visit <www.mhcc.edu> (MHCC). To learn more, or
to find out dates for other Oregon community college events, visit
<www.oracrao.org/OTD>.
International School open house
Jan 15, 5:30-7:30pm, International School (025 SW Sherman
St & 5210 SW Corbett Ave, Portland). Attend an open house at
the International School, a school that offers full language and
cultural immersion in Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish for
children age three through fifth grade. Information sessions and
Jan 17, 10am-3pm, Sunnyside Centenary United Methodist
Church (3520 SE Yamhill St, Portland). Learn about the PDX
Toy Library, a volunteer-run lending library for toys. The
organization allows users to “test drive” toys, encourages the
reuse of toys, makes it easier for parents to afford more items to
assist with their children’s development, and more. For info, or to
become a member, call (503) 610-6061, e-mail <pdxtoylibrary@
gmail.com>, or visit <www.pdxtoylibrary.wordpress.com>.
Beaverton Organizing
Leadership Development
Jan 18 (application deadline). Twenty to 25 residents of the
City of Beaverton are invited to apply to participate in the
Beaverton Organizing Leadership Development (BOLD)
program. The training program, which is available to emerging
leaders from immigrant and refugee communities and
communities of color, includes three eight-hour classes held once
per month (February 21, March 21, and April 18). For info, or to
apply, call Carmen at (503) 913-6969 or e-mail <carmen@
interculturalorganizing.org>. To learn more, visit <www.inter
culturalorganizing.org>.
“New Beginnings” at PCC Cascade
Jan 20, 2-6pm, Portland Community College (PCC), Cascade
Campus, (705 N Killingsworth St, Portland). Attend “New
Beginnings,” an open house celebrating the new buildings —
Cascade Hall and the Student Union — on Portland Community
College’s Cascade Campus. The gathering includes tours, music,
a light show, food, and guest speakers (3:00pm). For info, call
(971) 722-6111 or visit <www.pcc.edu>.
Mountains That Take Wing
Jan 20, 6:30pm, Willamette University, Ford Hall, Room 122
(900 State St, Salem, Ore.). Attend Mountains That Take Wing:
Angela Davis and Yuri Kochiyama, a documentary featuring
conversations between Yuri Kochiyama and Angela Davis over a
span of 13 years on topics ranging from the Prison Industrial
Complex, civil rights, and empowerment. For info, call (503)
370-6265 or visit <www.willamette.edu/go/mlk>.
“Living the Legacy:
The Meaning of Freedom”
Jan 21, 6-9pm, Portland State University, Peter W. Stott
Center, Main Gymnasium (930 SW Hall St, Portland). Attend
“Living the Legacy: The Meaning of Freedom,” an evening
commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Author, educator,
and activist Angela Davis serves as keynote speaker for the
event. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 725-3307, e-mail
<tickets@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.pdx.edu/diversity/MLK
2015>.
Great Decisions lecture series
Jan 23, noon-1pm, Portland State University School of
Business Administration, Room 190 (631 SW Harrison St,
Portland). Attend “Privacy in the Digital Age,” a free event held
as part of the World Affairs Council of Oregon’s Great Decisions
lecture series. For info, or to learn about other lectures, call (503)
306-5252 or visit <www.worldoregon.org>.
Roger Shimomura: “An American Diary”
Jan 23, 7:30pm, Willamette University, Mary Stuart Rodgers
Music Center, Hudson Concert Hall (900 State St, Salem, Ore.).
Attend “An American Diary,” a talk by nationally recognized
artist Roger Shimomura surveying his career of more than 40
years. Shimomura discusses how his paintings, prints, and
experimental theater pieces have been propelled by his
experience in Japanese-American internment camps, racism
faced after World War II, and his own physical environment — an
environment constantly filled with his collections, which range
from Walt Disney memorabilia to World War II stereotypes of
Asian people. Also appearing at the event is former Oregon poet
laureate Lawson Fusao Inada. For info, call (503) 370-6265. To
reserve free tickets, visit <www.willamette.edu/go/mlktickets>.
To learn more, visit <www.rshim.com>.
“Stride Toward Freedom” run/walk
Jan 24, 8am (check-in), 9am (run/walk), Willamette Univer-
sity, Brown Field, adjacent to Putnam University Center (900
State St, Salem, Ore.). Take part in the annual “Stride Toward
Freedom” run/walk commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.
Day. Proceeds from “Stride Toward Freedom” benefit the Salem
Multicultural Institute. For info, call (503) 370-6265. To register,
visit <www.getmeregistered.com/StrideTowardFreedom>.
Free “Fix-It Fair”
Jan 24, 9:30am-3pm, Rosa Parks Elementary School (8960 N
Woolsey Ave, Portland). Attend a free City of Portland “Fix-It
Fair” connecting residents with money-saving, environmentally
friendly resources and activities. Exhibits and workshops offer
information on home and personal health, utility savings, food
and nutrition, community resources, recycling, yard care, lead
testing, bike maintenance, and more. The event also features
lunch and free on-site childcare. For info, call (503) 823-4309,
e-mail <fixitfair@portlandoregon.gov>, or visit <www.portland
oregon.gov/bps/41892>.