Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community 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>.