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Community Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER “Inner Mongolia” This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: Sep 30-Nov 1 (Tue-Sun), noon-5pm, Blue Sky Gallery (122 NW Eighth Ave, Portland). View “Inner Mongolia,” a display of 21 prints taken in the cities of Xiangshawan, Ordos City, and Hohhot by Thomas Alleman. The black-and-white images highlight the bleakness of winter and the dehumanizing effects of modernization. For info, call (503) 225-0210 or visit <www. blueskygallery.org>. “We Can Do Better” conference Oct 1, 8am-5pm, Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). Learn about health equity, complementary medicine, medical transparency, and more at the “We Can Do Better” conference. Featured speakers include Dr. Winston Wong of Kaiser Permanente, Deborah Howe of the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and others. For info, call (503) 609-0304 or visit <www.wecandobetter.org>. Meru Now showing, Kiggins Theatre (1011 Main St, Vancouver, Wash.). Watch Meru, a documentary following an expedition by renowned alpinists Jimmy Chin, Conrad Anker, and Renan Ozturk through nature’s harshest elements attempting to climb the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru, which sits 21,000 feet above the sacred Ganges River in northern India. For info, or to obtain showtimes, call (360) 816-0352 or visit <www.kigginstheatre. net>. Sala Kryszek Art & Writing Competition exhibit Through Sep 29, 7am-1am (Mon-Thu), 7am-10pm (Fri), 7:30am-10pm (Sat), noon-1am (Sun), Concordia University, George R. White Library (2811 NE Holman, Portland). View a free exhibit highlighting students who participated in the annual Sala Kryszek Art & Writing Competition. The competition, which is open to middle- and high-school students, encourages youth to think about art, history, civics, sociology, and literature. For info, call (503) 493-6370 or visit <www.cu-portland.edu/academics/ library/library-events>. “Never Again” Through Sep 30, 7am-1am (Mon-Thu), 7am-10pm (Fri), 7:30am-10pm (Sat), noon-1am (Sun), Concordia University, George R. White Library (2811 NE Holman, Portland). View “Never Again,” a travelling exhibit from the Ground Zero Museum in Hiroshima, Japan. The display includes posters and photographs of the damage, journals, and art (including replicas of the Fat Man and Little Boy atom bombs). “Never Again” was recently extended through September 30. For info, call (503) 493-6370 or visit <www.cu-portland.edu/academics/library/ library-events>. National Preparedness Month Through Sep 30 (daily), 7am. As part of National Preparedness Month, the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) is hosting its “30 Days, 30 Ways Preparedness Challenge,” an online social media game and contest in which players are given a daily challenge at 7:00am west coast time. Participants can play as many days as they would like throughout the month and winners receive prizes. The national theme this year is “Don’t Wait. Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today.” For info, call (360) 737-1911, or visit <www.30days30ways.com> or <www.clark.wa.gov>. Free ESOL class Through Dec 2 (Wed), 6:30-8:30pm, Multnomah University, Mitchell Library (8435 NE Glisan St, Portland). Take part in free Community ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) classes presented by Multnomah University. Drop-ins are welcome and materials are provided free of charge. No class is held November 25. For info, call (503) 349-1671 or e-mail <jruncie@multnomah.edu>. Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case Sep 21, 6-7:45pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland). Watch Ai Weiwei: The Fake Case, a film about the internationally renowned Chinese artist and activist who is an outspoken critic of his country. The film follows his parole and battle with a thwarting suit for tax evasion — a lawsuit he calls the “fake case” — after his 2011 arrest and subsequent solitary confinement. (Denmark/China/ U.K., 2013, Andreas Johnsen, 86 mins.) For info, call (503) 988-5389 or visit <events.multcolib. org>. Lead-safe home projects workshop Sep 22, 6-7:30pm, Community Energy Project (2900 SE Stark St, Suite A, Portland). Before sanding down an old window frame or a reused door that might contain lead paint, attend a workshop to learn about undertaking these home projects in a lead-safe way. If the home you are planning to remodel, demolish, scrape, or sand was built before 1978, there are precautions to be aware of to lessen your exposure to lead paint. For info, or to register, call (503) 284-6827, ext. 109 or visit <www.communityenergy project.org>. Celebration of Honor Sep 23-27, Chinook Winds Casino Resort (1777 NW 44th St, Lincoln City, Ore.). Attend the Celebration of Honor, an annual public event honoring active-duty personnel, military veterans, and their families that features a field of 1,000 flags overlooking the Pacific Ocean. This year’s tribute includes the Oregon Travelling Tribute Wall (September 23-27), a free meal for veterans and active-duty personnel at the Siletz Bay Buffet (September 24), ceremonies (September 25-26), the rededication of the Desert Storm Memorial (September 27, 2pm), and more. For info, or to obtain a full schedule of events, call 1-888- CHINOOK (244-6665) or visit <www.chinookwindscasino.com>. Marshallese outrigger canoe build Sep 24, 5-8pm, Portland State University, Native American Student Community Center (710 SW Jackson St, Portland). Members of the community are invited to attend the opening ceremony of an outrigger canoe build project. The canoe, which begins as a 30-foot log, will be built at Oak Savannah over the next two months by Tiem Clement — one of the few remaining Marshallese master canoe builders. The ceremony also features Marshallese handcrafts, traditional dance, food, and art. For info, call (360) 539-5348 or visit <www.livingislands.org>. ACALI Open House Sep 25, 6-10pm, American Culture and Language Institute September 21, 2015 Women’s Leadership Luncheon CELEBRATION OF HONOR. The Celebration of Honor, an an- nual public event honoring active-duty personnel, military veterans, and their families that features a field of 1,000 flags overlooking the Pacific Ocean, takes place September 23 through 27 at the Chinook Winds Ca- sino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon. (Photo courtesy of Chinook Winds Casino Resort) (933 SW Clay St, Portland). Attend the open house of the American Culture and Language Institute (ACALI), an organization that aims to enrich and empower the lives of international students through academic navigation, social integration, professional development, and more. For info, call (503) 877-4765 or visit <www.acali.website/acali>. Prescription drug disposal event Sep 26, 10am-2pm, PeaceHealth Westside/Main Street Health Center (100 E 33rd St, Suite 100, Vancouver, Wash.), Kaiser Permanente — Cascade Park (12607 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, Wash.), Kaiser Permanente — Salmon Creek (14406 NE 20th Ave, Vancouver, Wash.), Battle Ground Police Department (507 SW First St, Battle Ground, Wash.). Help protect the environment and reduce drug abuse by properly disposing of expired or unused prescription drugs. Free collection takes place at four locations in Vancouver and Battle Ground. For info, call (360) 397-2121 or visit <www.RecyclingA-Z.com> (click “Medications”). Mei Mei, A Daughter’s Song Sep 26, 4pm, Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St, Portland). Attend a screening of Mei Mei, A Daughter’s Song, a cross-cultural tale of a mother and daughter separated by language and culture, yet bound together for life. The film, which is directed by Dmae Roberts, stars Wynee Hu, Chisao Hata, Elaine Low, Samson Syharath, and Samantha Choy. For info, call (503) 238-8899, or visit <www.meimeiproject.com> or visit <www.cstpdx.com>. Sunday Parkways: Tilikum Crossing/Sellwood Sep 27, 11am-4pm, Sellwood, Westmoreland & Brooklyn School Parks, Tilikum Crossing (Southeast Portland). Walk and bike through southwest Portland neighborhoods and parks without motor traffic during a Sunday Parkways event. Enter- tainment and activities take place in the parks and along the six-mile, two-way route, which has no start or finish. For info, call (503) 823-7599 or visit <www.portlandsundayparkways.org>. Free lead-poisoning prevention workshop Sep 28, 6-7:30pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, 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, ext. 109 or visit <www.communityenergyproject.org>. Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner Sep 29, 5:30pm, Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom (777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Portland). Attend the Urban League of Portland’s Equal Opportunity Day Awards Dinner, an evening featuring awards, music, cocktails, a keynote address, and dinner. For info, call (503) 280-2600 or visit <www.ulpdx.org>. Korla Sep 29, 7:30pm, Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland). Watch Korla, a documentary about 1950s television and music star Korla Pandit. The film reveals the true story behind one of the most mysterious and intriguing music and television pioneers. (USA/Australia/Netherlands, 2014, John Turner, 78 mins.) For info, call (503) 281-4215 or visit <www. hollywoodtheatre.org>. Hiroshima atom-bomb survivor Sep 30, noon-1pm, Mt. Hood Community College, College Center (26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, Ore). Attend a talk featuring Hiroshima atom-bomb survivor Ed Kawasaki. The lecture is accompanied by a display of images and digital media. For info, call (503) 491-7171 or visit <www.mhcc.edu>. Town Hall meeting Sep 30, 7-8:30pm, Portland Community College, Cascade Campus, Technology Education Building, Room 222 (705 N Killingsworth St, Portland). Members of the community are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting with City of Portland commissioner Amanda Fritz. Topics at the event include paid parental leave for city workers, recreational marijuana regula- tions and wise use, the Department of Justice settlement on police accountability and community trust-building, and more. Attendees are welcome to share information, ask questions, and give feedback. Light refreshments are provided. For info, call (503) 823-3008 or visit <www.portlandoregon.gov>. Oct 1, 11:30-noon (networking), noon-1pm (lunch), Portland Art Museum, Mark Building, Kridel Grand Ballroom (1119 SW Park Ave, Portland). Celebrate emerging leadership stories of girls and women at the Women’s Leadership Luncheon. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 725-2895 or visit <www.pdx.edu/ womens-leadership/leadership-luncheon>. CIO Annual Party Oct 1, 5:30-9pm, Oaks Park, Historic Dance Pavilion (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). Attend a celebration party of the Center for Intercultural Organizing (CIO). The annual event — which features a performance by Ballet Papalotl, a keynote address, music by DJ Dullah, and more — honors the commitment, energy, and passion of CIO’s members and volunteers. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 287-4117 or visit <www.inter culturalorganizing.org>. Electronics recycling & hazardous waste disposal day Oct 3, 9am-1pm, Battle Ground High School, Entrance on N. Parkway Avenue (300 W Main St, Battle Ground, Wash.). Clark County residents are invited to recycle and properly dispose of old electronics and appliances as well as household hazardous waste (such as cleaners, oil-based paint, solvents, and other items that should not be put into the trash or poured down drains) at a recycling and disposal day. Items accepted include block foam, paper for shredding, computers, scrap metal, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units, and more. Participants are limited to five tires without rims per person per day. In addition, microwave ovens are not accepted and no business waste is allowed. Donations of nonperishable food items are also collected to support local families in need. For info, call (360) 397-2121, ext. 4352, or visit <www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/recyclingday> or <www.RecyclingA-Z.com>. Portland archive walk Oct 3, 11am-3pm, City of Portland Archives & Records Center (1800 SW Sixth Ave, Suite 550, Portland). Take a free behind-the-scenes tour of the City of Portland’s Archives & Records Center (PARC) and see history up close and personal. Participants are able to talk with local area archivists representing 11 different archives, including the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, Oregon Health & Science University, the Oregon Historical Society, the City of Portland, Portland State University, the Mazamas, and others. For info, call (503) 865-4103 or visit <www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/archives>. GoGreen ’15 Oct 6, 8am-6pm, University of Oregon, White Stag Building (70 NW Couch St, Portland). Attend GoGreen ’15, a daylong conference designed to motivate, inspire, and educate business owners to become more sustainable. The conference features more than four dozen speakers addressing carbon pollution, energy innovation, sustainability initiatives, social responsibility, and more. Speakers for the event include Oregon governor Kate Brown, strategist Tyler Ahn, Kurt Jun of Portland General Electric, and many others. For info, or to register, call (503) 226-2377 or visit <www.portland.gogreenconference.net>. APACC Fundraising & Award Gala Oct 8, 5:30-8:30pm, Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center - Lloyd Center (1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland). Celebrate the success and contributions of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at the Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) of Oregon and Southwest Washington’s Fundraising & Award Gala. This year’s awards recipients (and category) include Beaverton Uwajimaya (small business), Lan Su Chinese Garden (nonprofit agency), Oregon Health & Science University (corporation), and Chanly Bob (individual). For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 205-6020, e-mail <admin@apacc-or.org>, or visit <www.apacc-or.org>. Mukja Korean food festival Oct 11, 2-6pm, Ecotrust Natural Capital Center (721 NW Ninth Ave, Second Floor, Portland). Attend Mukja, the first Korean food festival held in Portland. The event features a variety of Korean dishes ranging from traditional to fusion-with-a-twist created by Kyo Koo of Superhawk, Bo Kwon of Koi Fusion, Peter Cho of Stray Dogs, PJ Yang of Bamboo Sushi, Han Ly Hwang of Kim Jong Grillin’, and others. For info, call (971) 400-8730 or e-mail <kacoregon@gmail.com>. To buy tickets, visit <www.kfoodfest.com>. “The Story of Pendleton Woolen Mills in Japan” Oct 13, 6pm, Portland State University (PSU), Smith Center, Rooms 327/8/9 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “The Story of Pendleton Woolen Mills in Japan,” a free talk by Mort Bishop III, the CEO of Pendleton Woolen Mills, one of the longest running family-operated businesses in Oregon. The event, which traces the company’s entry into and success in Japan’s textile market, is held as part of the “Oregon Success Stories in Doing Business with Japan” series of the PSU Center for Japanese Studies. For info, call (503) 725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>.