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329 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “Momotaro’s Wars:
Images of Disasters and Transnational Cinema in Japan,” a talk
by Dr. Hikari Hori of Columbia University. The lecture is free,
but tickets are required for entry. For info, call (503) 725-8577
or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>. To obtain free tickets (required),
call (503) 725-3307 or visit <portlandstate.universitytickets.
com>.
This issue’s
Community
Calendar
is brought
to you by:
Great Decisions lecture series
Feb 13, noon-1pm, Portland State University School of
Business Administration, Room 190 (631 SW Harrison St,
Portland). Attend “Human Trafficking in the 21st Century,” 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>.
“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>.
“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>.
“Community Discussions
on Race and Policing”
Feb 3, 14 & 28; Feb 3, 6-7:30pm, Multnomah County Central
Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland); Feb 14, 4-5:30pm, Kenton
Library (8226 N Denver Ave, Portland); Feb 28, 4-5:30pm,
Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St, Portland). Attend
“Community Discussions on Race and Policing,” free events led
by trained facilitators. On February 3, the conversation leader is
Elliott Young, a professor of history at Lewis & Clark College and
author of Alien Nation: Chinese Migration in the Americas from
the Coolie Era through World War II. The February 14 discussion
is led historian and Lewis & Clark College assistant professor of
history Reiko Hillyer. Wendy Willis, the executive director of the
Policy Consensus Initiative, leads the February 28 event. For
info, call (503) 241-0543, or visit <www.oregonhumanities.org>
or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
E-cigarette comments & testimony
Feb 5, Multnomah Building (501 SE Hawthorne Blvd,
Portland). The Multnomah County Board of Commissioners is
seeking comments about possible actions concerning e-cigarettes
and the health impacts of youth access to tobacco, nicotine, and
delivery devices. Members of the public may attend the Board of
County Commissioner’s meeting scheduled for February 5 or
provide feedback online at <www.multco.us/communications/
webform/tell-us-what-you-think-about-youth-access-e-cigs> by
February 11, 2015. For info, including meeting time, call (503)
823-4000 or visit <www.multco.us>.
Healthcare enrollment in Clark County
Feb 5, 3-6pm, Battle Ground Community Library (1207 SE
8th Way, 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 Novem-
ber 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 March 1, 2015. 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).
“Can We Ever Move Past Racism?”
Feb 5, 7pm, World Affairs Council of Oregon (1200 SW Park
Ave, Third Floor, Portland). Join author and professor Kambiz
GhaneaBassiri as he explores if it is possible to not only envision
a post-racist America, but to make that promise manifest, at “Can
We Ever Move Past Racism?” For info, or to buy tickets, call (503)
306-5252 or visit <www.worldoregon.org>.
“Sustainable Infrastructure
Lessons from Japan”
Feb 6, noon-1pm, Portland State University, College of Urban
& Public Affairs (506 SW Mill St, Portland). Attend “The
Mamachari, Bicycle Neighborhoods, and Public Transportation:
Sustainable Infrastructure Lessons from Japan,” a talk by Dr.
Chester Liebs from the University of Vermont about bicycle
transportation in Japan as a model of sustainable land use. The
lecture is also viewable via live webcast. For info, call (503)
725-8545 or visit <trec.pdx.edu/professional-development>.
“Mazes”
Opens Feb 7, 9:30am-5:30pm (Tue-Sun), Oregon Museum of
Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Explore 13
interactive mazes and come face-to-face with mystifying illusions
and mind-boggling puzzles at “Mazes,” a challenging maze
experience for all ages. Each maze features an environment
where guests can discover a surprise around every corner and
develop new methods of problem solving. For info, call (503)
797-4000 or visit <www.omsi.edu>.
February 2, 2015
Monk With a Camera
MONK WITH A CAMERA. Monk With a Camera, a documentary
about Nicholas Vreeland, who is on track to become a high-powered pho-
tographer until he undergoes a personal transformation and ends up liv-
ing in a monastery in India, screens February 13 through 15 at the Seattle
International Film Festival’s Film Center. (Photo courtesy of the Seattle In-
ternational Film Festival)
Free dental & vaccination
clinic for children
Feb 7, 8am-1pm, Kaiser Glisan Dental Office (10102 NE
Glisan St, Portland), Kaiser Grand Avenue Dental Office (1314
NE Grand Ave, Portland), Kaiser Gresham Dental Office (360
NW Burnside Rd, Gresham, Ore.), Kaiser Sunset Dental Office
(19075 NW Tanasbourne Dr, Suite 300, Hillsboro, Ore.), Kaiser
Cascade Park Dental Office (12711 SE Mill Plain Blvd,
Vancouver, Wash.), Kaiser Longview-Kelso Dental Office (1230
Seventh Ave, Longview, Wash.), Kaiser North Lancaster
Dental Office (2300 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, Ore.).
Uninsured, underinsured, and low-income children in Oregon
and southwest Washington are invited to receive free dental
sealants, fluoride varnishes, and vaccinations on Saturday,
February 7. Children and their parent or legal guardian should
bring with them relevant information such as date of birth,
social security numbers (if available), mother’s maiden name,
and immunization records (if available). Services are provided on
a first-come, first-served basis. For info, call (503) 813-2000,
e-mail <kpdental@kp.org> (please put “Give Kids a Smile” in
the subject line), or visit <www.kaiserpermanentedentalnw.
org/cb>.
“Crossing the Indian Ocean:
Asia/Africa Connections”
Feb 7 & 14, 9:30-11am, Seattle Asian Art Museum (1400 E
Prospect St, in Volunteer Park, Seattle). Attend “How Much of
Our History is Written in Our Genes?” (February 7) and “Ancient
Networks of the Indian Ocean” (February 14) as part of the
“Saturday University” lecture series. The series — this year
themed “Crossing the Indian Ocean: Asia/Africa Connections” —
is presented by the Seattle Asian Art Museum, the UW Jackson
School of International Studies, and the Elliott Bay Book
Company. For info, or to buy tickets, call (206) 654-3210 or visit
<www.seattleartmuseum.org/gardnercenter>.
Talk Time in St. Johns
Feb 8, 15 & 22, 1:30-3pm, St. Johns Library (7510 N
Charleston Ave, Portland). Join other non-native English
speakers at an informal conversation circle for people who want
to practice speaking English. Talk Time is not a class, but an
opportunity to meet new people, share culture, and have fun.
Only English is spoken. For info, call (503) 988-5397 or visit
<events.multcolib.org>.
“Race Talks 2”
Feb 9, 6pm (doors open), 7-9pm (talk), Jefferson High School,
Cafeteria (5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland). Attend a free forum
about voicing opinions and suggestions to local police officers.
The event is held as part of “Race Talks 2,” which is facilitated by
trained volunteers from Uniting to Understand Racism. For info,
call (971) 222-8254 or e-mail <racetalks01@gmail.com>.
Lead-poisoning prevention workshop
Feb 9, 6-7:30pm, Community Energy Project (422 NE Alberta
St, Portland). Attend a free, family-friendly workshop focusing on
the prevention of lead poisoning. Participants learn about
lead-safety techniques and income-qualified attendees receive a
free kit of safety materials. For info, or to register, call (503)
284-6827 or visit <www.communityenergyproject.org>.
“Race Talks”
Feb 10, 6pm (doors open), 7-9pm (talk), McMenamins
Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend a
presentation and discussion about cross-cultural adoption held
as part of “Race Talks,” a series of free community dialogues. The
discussion is facilitated by trained volunteers from Uniting to
Understand Racism. For info, call (971) 222-8254 or e-mail
<racetalks01@gmail.com>.
Witness: The Legacy of Heart Mountain
Feb 10, 7pm, Willamette University, Hallie Ford Museum of
Art, Roger Hull Lecture Hall (700 State St, Salem, Ore.). Attend a
screening of Witness: The Legacy of Heart Mountain, a
documentary co-produced by David Ono and Jeff MacIntyre
exploring the legacy of people of Japanese heritage who were
incarcerated at the Heart Mountain internment camp during
World War II. At the heart of the film are striking photos taken
from inside the camp by George and Frank C. Hirahara. While
incarcerated at Heart Mountain, the Hiraharas — both avid
photographers — captured images of camp life and special family
milestones, such as engagement celebrations, weddings, and
family portraits. For info, call (503) 370-6265 or visit <www.
willamette.edu>.
“Momotaro’s Wars: Images of Disasters
and Transnational Cinema in Japan”
Feb 12, 6pm, Portland State University, Smith Center, Room
Feb 13-15, Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) Film
Center (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Watch Monk With a Camera, a
documentary about Nicholas Vreeland, the grandson of fashion
icon Diana Vreeland, who is on track to become a high-powered
photographer until he undergoes a personal transformation and
lives at a monastery in India. (USA/France/India/Italy, 2014,
Tina Mascara & Guido Santi, 90 mins.) For info, including
showtimes, call (206) 324-9996 or visit <www.siff.net>.
Asian food market tour
Feb 14, 11:30am-3:30pm, East Portland. Join Indonesia-born
chef Surja Tjahaja for a tour of markets specializing in fresh,
inexpensive vegetables, seafood, and other Asian food in the
Portland area. The tour, which features ideas for the upcoming
Lunar New Year, includes a gourmet Asian lunch. For info,
meeting location, or to register (by February 9), call (503)
656-8910. To learn more, visit <www.chef2go.biz>.
Lunar New Year Special Issue
Feb 16. The Asian Reporter’s Lunar New Year Special Issue
will be published on Monday, February 16, 2015. The issue
features information about the Year of the Sheep, horoscopes, a
complete list of upcoming events, and more. To download a copy,
visit <www.asianreporter.com> after February 16.
“School Exclusion Day”
Feb 18. “School Exclusion Day” in Oregon is Wednesday,
February 18. Parents need to bring their children’s immuniza-
tion records to schools and childcare facilities no later than
February 18. Children without up-to-date immunization
documentation or exemption paperwork are not allowed to attend
school or childcare if the records on file show missing
immunizations. For info about immunizations, visit
<www.healthoregon.org/imm>. To learn more about required
immunizations, or to obtain inoculations, contact your healthcare
provider or local health department, or call (971) 673-0300 or
1-800-422-6012.
“Say Hey!”
Feb 19, 5:30-8pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry,
Turbine Hall (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Attend an event
designed to help professionals of color make connections as they
settle in Portland. Food is provided and everyone who supports
diversity in the workplace is welcome. For info, or to register (by
February 12), call (503) 552-6775, e-mail <mwatanabe@portland
alliance.com>, or visit <www.partnersindiversity.org>.
Free “Fix-It Fair”
Feb 21, 9:30am-3pm, David Douglas High School (1001 SE
135th 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>.
Youth badminton tournament
Feb 21, 10am, Portland Badminton Club (7275 NW Evergreen
Pkwy, Building F #250, Hillsboro, Ore.). Watch as youth boys and
girls compete in singles and doubles badminton action during a
tournament presented by the Portland Badminton Club. The
competition is open to all skill levels. For info, or to obtain a
schedule, call (503) 640-8659 or visit <www.portlandbadminton
club.com>.
UP Reading Fair
Feb 22, 11am-3pm, University of Portland (UP), Chiles
Center (5000 N Willamette Blvd, Portland). Attend “Blast Off
Into Reading,” UP’s 21st annual Reading Fair. The free event for
families and children in pre-kindergarten through middle school
features crafts, games focusing on reading, an obstacle course,
and a free book for each child. For info, call (503) 943-7135, e-mail
<nevillea17@up.edu> or <nelsonm17@up.edu>, or visit <www.
up.edu>.
Free women’s domestic
violence support class
Begins Feb 23, 1:30-3:30pm, Clackamas County, Ore. Women
who have been affected by domestic violence are invited to attend
a free 14-week class presented by the Women’s Empowerment
Project. The course — which meets once per week for two hours —
covers topics such as safety planning, establishing healthy
relationships,
accessing
community
resources,
and
understanding the cycle of violence. For info, including location
and time, or to register, call Shannon at (503) 655-8776 or e-mail
<sbarkley@clackamas.us>.
Crossroads Lecture: Fr. Trung Pham
Feb 23, 7pm, Loyola Jesuit Center (3220 SE 43rd Ave,
Portland). Attend “Extreme Beauty: Experiencing God Through
Art,” a Crossroads Lecture presented by Fr. Trung Pham, SJ, who
is an assistant professor of art at Seattle University. At the talk,
Fr. Pham discusses how his Jesuit spirituality has influenced
and informed his art. For info, call Chuck at (503) 221-2311 or
visit <www.nwjesuits.org>.