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Portland). Join Paul Louis Metzger as he presents Evangelical
Zen: A Christian’s Spiritual Travels with a Buddhist Friend, a
book co-written with Kyogen Carlson that reflects on Metzger’s
journey, an inner pilgrimage that weaves through a physical
40-day trip by the author and his family to Japan. The
experiences of the journey — the beauty of Japan, its culture, and
its religion — become for him a lens on a deeper quest. For info,
call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>.
This issue’s
Community
Calendar
is brought
to you by:
“Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion”
Jan 28-May 1, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun), Oregon
Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). View
“Chinese American: Exclusion/Inclusion,” a travelling exhibit
that chronicles the complex history of the Chinese in America,
from the early days of China trade to the history of Chinese
immigration and the life of Chinese Americans. The display looks
at the challenges of immigration, citizenship, and belonging that
shaped both the Chinese-American experience and the
development of America as a nation. Admission to the museum is
free for Multnomah County residents and all Oregon school
groups. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>. To
learn more, visit <www.chineseamerican.nyhistory.org>.
“Let Go My LEGO”
Through Jan 31 (Wed-Sat), 10am-5pm, Washington County
Museum, Exhibition & Education Center, Hillsboro Civic Center
(120 E Main St, Hillsboro, Ore.). View “Let Go My LEGO,” an
exhibit that is all about the love of LEGO. Attendees learn the
mathematics behind LEGO while enjoying many fascinating
brick creations from PortLUG, the Portland LEGO user group.
LEGO enthusiasts of all ages can also add to the display by
building their own works of art and engineering. A special
adults-only “Museum After Dark” event is scheduled for
Thursday, January 21. For info, call (503) 645-5353 or visit
<www.washingtoncountymuseum.org>.
“Sites of Meaning: Caring
for Asia’s Cultural Heritage”
“Do You Know Bruce?”
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 <www.wingluke.org> or <www.doyou
knowbruce.com>.
“Talking about Dying”
Jan 19, 6:30-9pm, Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth St,
Beaverton, Ore.). Attend “Talking about Dying,” a free
community discussion that offers an opportunity to reflect on
what stories and influences shape people’s thoughts about death
and dying and to hear different perspectives and ideas from
fellow community members. For info, contact Christina at (503)
644-2197, e-mail <chanson@beavertonoregon.gov>, or visit
<www.beavertonlibrary.org>.
Free weatherization workshop
Jan 19, 21, 24, 25 & 28; Jan 19 & 21, 6-8pm, Community
Energy Project (2900 SE Stark St, Suite A, Portland); Jan 24,
2-4pm, Belmont Library (1038 SE César Chávez Blvd, Portland);
Jan 25, 6-8pm, Margaret Scott Elementary School (14700 NE
Sacramento St, Portland); Jan 28, 6-8pm, Woodlawn SUN School
(7200 NE 11th Ave, Portland). Take part in a free weatherization
workshop focusing on simple, do-it-yourself techniques to keep
homes warmer while saving money and conserving energy.
Income-qualified residents receive a free kit of weatherization
materials. For info, or to register, call (503) 284-6827, ext. 108, or
visit <www.communityenergyproject.org>.
The Extraordinary Voyage of Kamome:
A Tsunami Boat Comes Home
Jan 20, 4pm, Green Bean Books (1600 NE Alberta St,
Portland). Join professor Lori Dengler and Amya Miller as they
lead a bilingual English/Japanese storytime featuring The
Extraordinary Voyage of Kamome: A Tsunami Boat Comes Home,
a new bilingual children’s book for elementary-school students.
The book shares the true story of a boat that drifted from Japan to
the California coast after the Japanese tsunami. For info, call
(503) 954-2354 or visit <www.greenbeanbookspdx.com>.
Free DIY flat-attic insulation workshop
Jan 20, 6-8:30pm, Community Energy Project (2900 SE Stark
St, Suite A, Portland). Attend a free do-it-yourself (DIY) flat-attic
insulation workshop offered by the Community Energy Project.
The workshop covers topics such as safety, air sealing,
ventilation, installation, and incentives (to help cover the cost).
For info, or to register, call (503) 284-6827, ext. 108, or visit
<www.communityenergyproject.org>.
Great Decisions lecture series
Jan 22, Jan 29 & Feb 5, noon, Portland State University,
Academic and Student Recreation Center, Room 001 (1800 SW
January 18, 2016
TSUNAGU. “Tsunagu: Connecting to the Architecture of Kengo Kuma,”
an exhibit highlighting the designs for the Portland Japanese Garden’s
$33.5-million “Cultural Crossing” expansion project, is on view February
4 through 29 at the Center for Architecture in northwest Portland. The dis-
play includes project images and construction drawings as well as an in-
teractive use of space focusing on the philosophy of continuity in Kuma’s
work: continuity between nature, natural materials, and Japanese tradition.
Kuma (pictured) is also featured in a lecture on February 6 at the Portland
Art Museum. (Photo/William Anthony)
Sixth Ave, Portland). Attend “The Koreas” (January 22),
“Migration” (January 29), and “Middle East Alliances” (February
5), free talks held as part of the World Affairs Council of Oregon’s
Great Decisions lecture series. For info, call (503) 274-7488 or
visit <www.worldoregon.org>.
“Stride Toward Freedom” run/walk
Jan 23, 8am (check-in), 9am (run/walk), Willamette
University, 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/StrideToward
Freedom>.
Free “Fix-It Fair”
Jan 23, 9:30am-3pm, Ron Russell Middle School (3955 SE
112th 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, 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.portlandoregon.gov/bps/41892>.
Lead-safe home projects workshop
Jan 26, 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>.
Evangelical Zen: A Christian’s Spiritual
Travels with a Buddhist Friend
Jan 26, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St,
Jan 30, Feb 6 & Feb 13, 9:30-11am, Seattle Asian Art Museum
(1400 E Prospect St, in Volunteer Park, Seattle). Attend
“Sustainable Management of Change: The Science of Preserving
Cultural Heritage” (January 30), “Experimental Preservation in
the Anthropocene” (February 6), and “Buddhist Painting: A
Fragile Inheritance” (February 13) as part of the “Saturday
University” lecture series. The series — this year themed “Sites of
Meaning: Caring for Asia’s Cultural Heritage” — 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.seattle
artmuseum.org/gardnercenter>.
BOLD program
Jan 31 (application deadline). Apply to the BOLD (Beaverton
Organizing and Leadership Development) program to learn
about community organizing, public policy, issues faced in the
Beaverton community, and more. The cohort, which is organized
by the Center for Intercultural Organizing in partnership with
the City of Beaverton, includes three eight-hour classes held once
per month (February 20, March 19, and April 16). All program
costs are covered for participants. For info, contact Mee Seon
Kwon at (503) 753-6331 or e-mail <meeseon@intercultural
organizing.org>.
“Tsunagu: Connecting to the
Architecture of Kengo Kuma”
Feb 4-29 (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm, Center for Architecture (403
NW 11th Ave, Portland). View “Tsunagu: Connecting to the
Architecture of Kengo Kuma,” an exhibit highlighting the
designs for the Portland Japanese Garden’s $33.5-million
“Cultural Crossing” expansion project. The centerpiece of the
expansion is Kuma’s design for a Cultural Village of three
LEED-certified buildings to house a learning center, library,
gallery space, and traditional tea café. The display features
project images and construction drawings as well as an
interactive use of space focusing on the philosophy of continuity
in Kuma’s work: continuity between nature, natural materials,
and Japanese tradition. For info, call (503) 223-8231 or visit
<www.cfapdx.org>.
Asian food market tour
Feb 6, 11am-4pm, 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 1), call (503)
656-8910. To learn more, visit <www.chef2go.biz>.
“Tsunagu: Kengo Kuma’s
Architecture of Relationships”
Feb 6, 2-4pm, Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave,
Portland). Attend “Tsunagu: Kengo Kuma’s Architecture of
Relationships,” a free lecture and discussion by professor Botond
Bognar and Kengo Kuma exploring the architecture surrounding
Kuma’s first public project in the United States — the “Cultural
Crossing” expansion project now under construction at the
Portland Japanese Garden. For info, or to make a reservation
(required), call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.
com>.
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