Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community 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 . This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: OCAPIA public meeting Nov 18, 9:30am-noon, Oregon State Bar, Sandy Meeting Room (16037 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd, Tigard, Ore.). Attend a public meeting of the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OCAPIA). The meeting agenda includes commissioner reports, OCAPIA officer elections, and other subjects of interest to the commission. For info, call (503) 302-9725, e-mail , or visit . Marshallese outrigger canoe build Currently under construction, Portland State University, Oak Savanna (SW Montgomery St & SW 11th Ave, Portland). Members of the community are invited to witness the building of a Marshallese outrigger canoe on the Portland State University campus. The canoe, which began as Redwood Sequoia logs, is being built by Tiem Clement — one of the very few remaining Marshallese master canoe builders. See related story by Maileen Hamto, “Marshallese canoe build symbolizes hope for island cultures” (AR, October 5, 2015), at . For info, call (360) 539-5348 or visit . Marijuana business-licensing workshop Nov 18-19, noon-2pm (Wed), 3-5pm (Thu), Portland Building, Auditorium (1120 SW Fifth Ave, Portland). Attend a free marijuana business-licensing workshop offered by Portland’s Marijuana Policy Program. To register (required), call (503) 823-4519 or visit . Health insurance enrollment assistance Nov 18, 19 & 24; Nov 18, 4-6:30pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland); Nov 19, 1-3:30pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.); Nov 24, 5:30-7pm, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th 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 and several other organizations. The open enroll- ment period began November 1, 2015 and ends January 31, 2016. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 988-5234 or visit . Interpreters are available upon request. 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 . “World War II: A World at War, A State Transformed” Pokémon Club at Troutdale Library Nov 19, 4:30-5:30pm, Troutdale Library (2451 SW Cherry Park Rd, Troutdale, Ore.). Young people of all skill levels are invited to play Pokémon at the Pokémon Club. Participants are encouraged to bring their Pokémon cards. For info, call (503) 988-5355 or visit . Through Dec 7, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun), Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). View “World War II: A World at War, A State Transformed,” an exhibit of rare documents and artifacts from world and military leaders. The display also shares stories about the impact of the war on Oregonians. Admission to the museum is free for Multnomah County residents and Oregon school groups. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit . Medicare info session BUILDING A BOAT. The construction of a Marshallese outrigger canoe is currently taking place on the Portland State University campus. The canoe, which began as Redwood Sequoia logs (bottom photo, top right corner), is being built by Tiem Clement (top photo) — one of the very few remaining Marshallese master canoe builders. Completion of the canoe is anticipated in December. (AR Photos/Jan Landis) Nov 20 & 24, Dec 4; Nov 20, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland); Nov 24 & Dec 4, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Attend a free Medicare information ses- sion presented by the Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Division focusing on comparing current coverage with plans available next year. To schedule a one-hour, one-on-one counselling appointment with a Multnomah County SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) program repre- sentative, call (503) 988-3646. For info, visit . “Do You Know Bruce?” Free “Fix-It Fair” Through Sep 4 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Learn about Bruce Lee — including his impact in media during a time of racial stereotypes and barriers — at “Do You Know Bruce?” Part two of the display, “Breaking Barriers,” tackles Lee’s larger-than-life impact in the media and film industry. From “The Green Hornet” to Enter the Dragon, Lee defied stereotypes, broke barriers, and transformed media perceptions by insisting on playing roles of real people rather than of Chinese male caricatures. The exhibit features a new collection of Bruce Lee collectibles and personal belongings, highlighting the stories behind his iconic and lesser-known onscreen roles. For info, call (206) 623-5124, or visit or . Nov 21, 9:30am-3pm, Parkrose High School (12003 NE Shaver St, 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 , or visit . “$5 Bucks Everybody Everyday” Through Dec 31 (Thu-Sun), 10am-5pm, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum (4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Visit the World Forestry Center Discovery Museum during “$5 Bucks Everybody Everyday,” featuring discounted admission in honor of the center’s 50th anniversary. For info, call (503) 228-1367 or visit . “Season of Music Science” at OMSI Through Jan 10, 9:30am-5:30pm (Tue-Sun), Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Explore the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry’s “Season of Music Science” with “Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked The World,” a touring exhibit that explores the cultural and physical history of the guitar — from the lute and oud to modern high-tech instruments — and how the instrument became the cultural icon it is today. The display highlights historical artifacts, models, posters, video screens, interactives, kiosks, a nearly 44-foot-long guitar (the largest in the world), and more. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit . “Blue Man Group — Making Waves” Through Jan 10 (daily), 9am-5pm, Portland Children’s Muse- um (4015 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). View “Blue Man Group — Making Waves,” a 3,000-square-foot touring exhibit created by the Boston Children’s Museum and Blue Man Group. The exhibit gives children a chance to see, feel, and create sound through its Slide-u-lum, Build-u-lum, Sand Drum, and Theramin displays. In addition, at the PVC Station, visitors have a chance to play unique Blue Man Group instruments while learning how sound works. For info, call (503) 223-6500 or visit . “Gambatte!” Through Jan 17, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View “Gambatte! Legacy of an Enduring Spirit,” a new travelling exhibit featuring historic images shot in 1942 by War Relocation Authority staff photographers Dorothea Lange, Tom Parker, and others juxtaposed with contemporary images of the same individuals taken by Sacramento Bee photojournalist Paul Kitagaki Jr. The display explores the Japanese concept of gambatte, or to triumph over adversity, to discover the ways in which multiple generations of Japanese Americans persevered through their incarceration during World War II. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit . “Tatau/Tattoo: Embodying Resistance” Through Oct 1 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Tatau/Tattoo: Embodying Resistance,” an exhibit exploring the practice and cultural significance of tattoos and also highlighting the unique perspectives of South Pacific communities in the Pacific Northwest. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit . November 16, 2015 International Education Week Nov 16-20, Clark College (1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Van- couver, Wash.). Attend International Education Week at Clark College, a free celebration featuring foreign films, speakers, international cuisine, and music. Events include international games (November 16-18, 10-11:50am, PUB 161), a student exhibit (November 16, 11am-2pm, Gaiser Student Center), a koto performance (November 17, 1-2pm, PUB 161), a screening of The Wind Rises (November 18, 10:30am-12:30pm, Gaiser Student Center), a presentation called “eWaste in China” (November 18, 4:15-4:45pm, Cannell Library, Room 103), and more. For info, call (360) 992-2390 or visit . PPS enrollment balancing meetings Nov 16-18 & 23; Nov 16, 10am-noon, Jade/APANO Multi- cultural Space (8114 SE Division St, Portland); Nov 16, 6-8pm, West Sylvan Middle School (8111 SW West Slope Dr, Portland); Nov 17, 6-8pm, Charles Jordan Community Center (9009 N Foss Ave, Portland); Nov 18, 6-8pm, Roseway Heights K-8 (7334 NE Siskiyou St, Portland); Nov 23, 6-8pm, Markham School (10531 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland). Community members and families are invited to provide feedback on proposals to balance enrollment across Portland Public Schools (PPS). The proposals are being developed with the District-wide Boundary Review Advisory Committee (DBRAC). To view the draft proposals, click the “Growing Great Schools” link on the PPS webpage. For info, call (503) 916-2000 or visit . Mahjong group Medicare basics Nov 21, 10:30am, Hollywood Library (4040 NE Tillamook St, Portland). Learn Medicare basics and receive tips about choosing a plan at a free information session presented by the Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Division. No individual counselling is available, but attendees are allowed to ask questions. For info, call (503) 988-3646 or visit . Pokémon Club at Gresham Library Nov 23, 4-5pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Young people of all skill levels are invited to play Pokémon at the Pokémon Club. Participants are encouraged to bring their Pokémon cards. For info, call (503) 988-5387 or visit . Turkey Trot Nov 26, 8-10am, World Forestry Center & the Oregon Zoo (4033 & 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Start your Thanksgiving holiday with a half-mile Tot Trot or an invigorating four-mile run or walk at the Oregon Zoo’s annual Turkey Trot. Organized by the Oregon Road Runners Club, the event features a trek through Washington Park and the Oregon Zoo. For info, or to register, call (503) 646-7867 or visit . Union Gospel Mission Thanksgiving meal Nov 26, 10am-2pm, Union Gospel Mission (15 NW Third Ave, Portland). Those in need and the homeless are invited to join Union Gospel Mission for a free traditional Thanksgiving meal. As part of this year’s event, the organization is distributing gloves, scarves, and hats to attendees. For info, or to make or drop off a donation, call (503) 274-4483 or visit . Continued on page 15 Nov 17 & 24, 1-4pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, New Owners Newly remodeled All new equipment. 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