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Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community about the history of Vanport — the city built to help house World War II shipyard workers on the floodplain between north Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington — from its beginnings to its destruction by a massive flood on May 30, 1948. For info, call (503) 988-5370 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: September 11 commemoration Sep 11, 4-7pm, First Congregational Church (1126 SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend a September 11 commemoration remembering lives lost and the sacrifice of rescue workers. The free event includes sacred music and brief readings from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Native American, New Thought, and Unitarian religious traditions. The commemoration is followed by a potluck dinner; participants are invited to bring a non-pork dish to share. For info, call (503) 221-1054, or visit <www.emoregon.org> or <www.metpdx.org>. “Unsettled/Resettled: Seattle’s Hunt Hotel” Through Sep 25, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View “Unsettled/Resettled: Seattle’s Hunt Hotel,” an exhibit about the thousands of people of Japanese ancestry who were incarcerated in internment camps during World War II and returned homeless and jobless to their former communities in the Seattle area. Using interviews, archival footage, photographs, and original artworks by Aki Sogabe, the display recalls the resettlement experience of the families and individuals who found lodging at the Seattle Japanese Language School between 1945 and 1959, when it operated as a temporary hostel. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. Neuroscience of addiction Sep 6, 6pm (doors), 7pm (talk), Clinton Street Theater (2522 SE Clinton St, Portland). Attend “Memory and the Neuroscience of Addiction,” a “Science on Tap” talk exploring how memory influences addictive behavior presented by Barbara Sorg, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience at Washington State University Vancouver. For info, call (503) 258-7652 or visit <www.via productions.org>. Seeing the Light Sep 6, 7pm, Third Place Books - Seward Park (5041 Wilson Ave S, Seattle). Join Dean Wong as he presents Seeing the Light: Four Decades in Chinatown, a book of photos and vignettes that bring North America’s Chinatowns to life. The book sheds light on the often overlooked American experience: an elderly Chinese American facing eviction as the neighborhood gentrifies; a man who challenged Bruce Lee to a fight … and lost; a drag queen deciding to stop his AIDS medications and die with dignity; and others. For info, call (206) 474-2200 or visit <www.thirdplace books.com>. Free ESL classes Sep 6-30, 1-2:30pm (Mon & Fri), 6-7:30pm (Wed & Thu), Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Attend free English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes offered in east Portland. All levels are welcome and no registration is required. For info, call (503) 577-9984 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. PSU AAAPI student resource center Sep 7, noon-2pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Multicultural Student Center, Room 228 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend a community dialogue about the new Portland State University (PSU) AAAPI student resource center, which will open November 2 and support African-American, African, Black, Asian-American, and Asian- Pacific-Islander student communities. PSU faculty, staff, and community members are invited to share collective stories, build relationships, and obtain a sense of connection to the center and its student population. For info, call (503) 725-5351, e-mail <makerusa@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.pdx.edu/cultural-resource- centers>. Old Town/Chinatown Community Association Sep 7, 6pm, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (75 NW Couch St, Portland). Members of the community are invited to attend the monthly general meeting of the Old Town/Chinatown Community Association to discuss the rebranding of Old Town/Chinatown and maintaining the history and culture of the area. For info, call Raymond at (503) 380-8000. O.N.E. annual banquet Sep 8, 5:30pm (cocktails), 6:30pm (dinner), Multnomah Athletic Club (1849 SW Salmon St, Portland). Attend the Oregon Nikkei Endowment (O.N.E.) annual banquet, a fundraising event featuring keynote speaker Norman Y. Mineta, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; a silent auction; a dessert dash; and a performance by Portland Taiko. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. Medicare info session Sep 8, 15, 22 & 29, 5:30-7:30pm, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Attend a free Medicare information session presented by the Multnomah County Aging and Disability Services Division focusing on comparing insurance options, untangling paperwork and problems, appealing benefit denials, and reporting Medicare fraud. To schedule a one-hour, one-on-one counselling appointment with a Multnomah County SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance) program representative, call (503) 988-3646. For info, call (503) 988-5388 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Free citizenship classes Sep 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10:30am-noon, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen and prepare for the citizenship interview at free classes taught in English by Goodwill instructors. Participants learn about U.S. history and government. For info, call (503) 577-9984 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “Chef in the Market” Sep 10, 10am, Portland Farmers Market, Center Stage (SW Park Ave between SW Hall St & SW Montgomery St, Portland). Join Matt Choi of Choi’s Kimchi for a “Chef in the Market” cooking demonstration highlighting height-of-the-season ingre- dients. The event allows market-goers to watch chefs turn sea- sonal produce into simple, delectable dishes — and taste them, September 5, 2016 Omoide Project workshop O.N.E. ANNUAL BANQUET. The Oregon Nikkei Endowment (O.N.E.) is holding its annual banquet on September 8 at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland. The fundraising event features keynote speaker Norman Y. Mineta (pictured), former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and former U.S. Secretary of Commerce; a silent auction; a dessert dash; and a performance by Portland Taiko. (Photo/Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call, via AP Images, File) too. For info, call (503) 241-0032 or visit <www.portland farmersmarket.org>. Community forum on housing Sep 10, 10am-1pm, St. Johns Community Center (8427 N Central St, Portland). Attend a community forum to learn about programs available through the Portland Housing Bureau, vote on priorities for new funding, and propose ideas for other types of programming not currently offered. A continental breakfast is provided. For info, or to request childcare or translation services (by September 7), call (503) 823-2375 or visit <t.e2ma.net/ message/nz0rr/7y5qch>. International Literacy Day 2016 Sep 10, 1-4pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Receive help with reading, GED preparation, citizen- ship, and learning English while meeting with more than 15 com- munity groups, including the Portland ESL Network, Portland Literacy Council, Lutheran Community Services Northwest, and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). For info, call (503) 577-9984 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Free driving clinic Sep 10-11, 7:30am-noon (session 1) & 1-5:30pm (session 2), Port of Portland, Terminal 2 (3556 NW Front Ave, Portland). Attend a free hands-on driver training program for inexperienced motorists and newly permitted and licensed drivers. Participants learn about hazard recognition, vehicle handling, space and speed management, and distracted and impaired driving. For info, call (503) 830-8577. To register, visit <www.drivingskills forlife.com>. Free lead screening for families Sep 10 & 16; Sep 10, 10:30am-12:30pm, Sellwood-Moreland Library (7860 SE 13th Ave, Portland); Sep 16, noon-2pm, Northwest Library (2300 NW Thurman St, Portland). Attend a free screening for lead poisoning that uses a quick and simple finger-prick test administered by trained professionals. A child with lead poisoning may be asymptomatic — looking and acting healthy — and because of this, lead poisoning may go unrecognized. The test takes only minutes and results are available immediately. Resources for lead-poisoning prevention are also offered. The clinic is aimed at children age six and younger, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and any student within Portland Public Schools. For info, call (503) 988-5398 (Sellwood-Moreland) or (503) 988-5560 (Northwest), or visit <events.multcolib.org>. September 11 Memorial Blood Drive Sep 11, 8:30am-5:30pm, Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R), Station 1 (55 SW Ash St, Portland). The American Red Cross and Portland Fire & Rescue are joining together for the September 11 Memorial Blood Drive to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Community members are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and join Portland firefighters in the donation drive. Donors of all blood types — especially O negative, A negative, and B negative — are needed. For info, call (503) 823-3700. To register, visit <www.redcross blood.org>. To donate at PF&R Station 1, use sponsor code “PortlandFire.” 9/11 remembrance ceremony Sep 11, 9am, Vancouver City Hall (415 W Sixth St, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend a special Patriot Day ceremony in remembrance of those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The event includes the combined Vancouver Police and Vancouver Fire Honor Guard, musical performances, a ceremonial fire department bell ringing, a rifle salute, and more. For info, call (360) 487-7212 or visit <www.cityof vancouver.us/fire>. Bike Beaverton Sep 11, 1pm (bike-safety rodeo), 2pm (bike ride), Beaverton City Park (SW Fifth St & SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend Bike Beaverton, a family-friendly event featuring a bike-safety rodeo, a community bike ride, free ice cream, helmet fittings, bike checkups, and more. Helmets are required and water bottles are recommended. For info, call (503) 526-2559 or visit <www. beavertonoregon.gov/BikeBeaverton>. “Vanport: A City that Was” Sep 11, 2-3:15pm, Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave, Portland). Join Zita Podany for “Vanport: A City that Was,” a talk Sep 13, 5:30-7pm, Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). Attend a free workshop about storytelling hosted by the Omoide Project, an all-volunteer outreach program operated through the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington. Participants watch a short video documentary about the project, hold a reading of their collected stories, share tips on how to open dialog and encourage discussion, and participate in a writing and illustration workshop. For info, or to register (by September 10), call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www. oregonnikkei.org>. “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body” Sep 14, 6:30-7:30pm, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Attend “Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body,” a workshop that explores four areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy aging — cognitive activity, physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, and social engagement — and provides steps to take now to improve or maintain overall health in each area. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234. For info, call (503) 988-5388 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Free “Attracting Pollinators” workshop Sep 14, 6:30-8:30pm, Zenger Farm (11741 SE Foster Rd, Portland). Attend “Attracting Pollinators to the Urban Garden,” a free sustainable garden workshop at which participants learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths, and butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban gardens, and also discover which plants can help attract and support them. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 222-7645 or visit <www.emswcd. org>. NEDA walk Sep 17, 9-11am, Peninsula Park (700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland). Participate in the National Eating Disorders Associa- tion (NEDA) walk to support people impacted by eating disorders — 95 percent of whom are between the ages of 12 and 25. For info, call (503) 823-5970 or visit <www.nedawalk.org/portland or2016>. “Nature & Culture Festival” Sep 17, 11am-4pm, Blue Lake Regional Park (21224 NE Blue Lake Rd, Fairview, Ore.). Celebrate the end of summer at Blue Lake Regional Park’s “Nature & Culture Festival.” The event features face painting, music, dance — including a taiko performance by Unit Souzou at 1:00pm — a nature scavenger hunt, cultural activities, and international food available for purchase. For info, call (503) 665-4995, ext. 0, or visit <www. oregonmetro.gov/bluelake>. “Aquifer Adventure” Sep 17, noon-4pm, Portland Water Bureau Launch (16650 NE Airport Way, Portland). Attend “Aquifer Adventure,” a family festival all about groundwater. The free event includes a scavenger hunt, games, canoe rides, and food available for purchase. Participants are encouraged to dress as pirates. For info, call (503) 281-1132 or visit <www.columbiaslough.org>. “Voice Your Vote” Sep 17, 4-4:45pm, Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland). Attend “Voice Your Vote,” a workshop led by the Multnomah County Elections office, to learn how to register to vote in Multnomah County and receive and return a ballot accurately. The deadline to register to vote in Oregon is October 18, 2016. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234. For info, call (503) 988-5399 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Fall Take-Out Bazaar Sep 18, 11:30am-2pm, Nichiren Buddhist Temple (2025 SE Yamhill St, Portland). Order and pick up chicken chow mein, sushi, and combination bento as part of the Fall Take-Out Bazaar fundraiser at Nichiren Buddhist Temple. For info, or to place an order (required by September 11), call (503) 235-8292. Lead-poisoning prevention workshop Sep 18, 2:30-4pm, Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland). Attend a free workshop focusing on the preven- tion of lead poisoning. Participants learn about lead-safety techniques and receive a booklet and a kit of lead-safe cleaning and testing materials. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234. For info, call (503) 988-5385 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Free citizenship classes in east Portland Sep 18-Oct 23 (Sun), 1-3pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen and prepare for the citizenship interview at a free six-session series of classes taught in English by library volunteers. Participants learn about U.S. history and government. For info, call (503) 577-9984. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Free citizenship classes in Gresham Sep 18-Nov 6 (Sun), 1-2:30pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen and prepare for the citizenship interview at free classes taught in English by volunteers from Mission: Citizen. Participants learn about U.S. history and government. Registra- Continued on page 11