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Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community “Can Chinese Consumers Rescue China and the World?,” a lec- ture by China historian and author Karl Gerth about the social, economic, and environmental trade-offs of China’s efforts to be- come an American-style consumer-led economy and society. For info, call (503) 725-8576 or visit <www.pdx.edu/asian-studies>. This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: Gandhi’s Gift Nov 14, 7-9pm, Portland Community College (PCC), Cascade Campus, Moriarty Arts and Humanities Building, Auditorium (705 N Killingsworth St, Portland). Attend a free screening of Gandhi’s Gift, the first major documentary about Mahatma Gandhi to be made in the U.S., which asks the question, “Were Gandhi’s final years his finest?” The screening, which is open to the public, is a preview showing ahead of the film’s official release. In addition, the film is also scheduled to be live-streamed on the PCC Sylvania Campus in Room 100 of the ST Building (12000 SW 49th Ave, Portland) and the PCC Rock Creek Campus in Room 111 of Building 2 (17705 NW Springville Rd, Portland). (India/USA/South Africa/U.K., 2016, Kell Kearns, 56 mins.) For info, call (971) 722-6111, or visit <www.pcc.edu> or <www. gandhisgift.org>. “Turkey Swim” Through Nov 17, Columbia Pool (7701 N Chautauqua Blvd, Portland), East Portland Community Center Swimming Pool (740 SE 106th Ave, Portland), Matt Dishman Community Center Swimming Pool (77 NE Knott St, Portland), Mt. Scott Community Center Swimming Pool (5530 SE 72nd Ave, Portland) & Southwest Community Center Swimming Pool (6820 SW 45th Ave, Portland). Enjoy a refreshing swim or a water exercise class at the annual “Turkey Swim.” Upon paid admission to any drop-in aquatic activity, participants receive a “Turkey Ticket” to enter a raffle to win one of five free turkeys. Winners are notified on Friday, November 18. For info, or to obtain aquatic activity times, call (503) 823-3669 (Columbia), (503) 823-3450 (East Portland), (503) 823-3673 (Matt Dishman), (503) 823-3183 (Mt. Scott), or (503) 823-2840 (Southwest), or visit <www. portlandoregon.gov/parks>. “Choosing Medicare Coverage for 2017” “Race Talks” Nov 8, 6pm (doors open), 7-9pm (talk), McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend “Race Talks,” a series of free community dialogues. The session includes a short video recap of “Redeeming the Soul of America: Race, Justice, and Reconciliation,” the 2016 Collins Lecture by Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, as well as a panel discussion with local faith and community leaders. For info, call (971) 222-8254 or e-mail <racetalks01@ gmail.com>. Pop-up energy & lighting fair Nov 9, 10am-3pm, Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend a pop-up energy and lighting fair to learn how to save energy and money. The event — hosted by the City of Beaverton in partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon and TechniArt — includes an opportunity to purchase greatly discounted energy-efficient light bulbs and energy-saving kits for homes and businesses. For info, call (503) 526-2430 or visit <www.beavertonoregon.gov/Sustainability>. “National Geographic Live” Nov 9-10, 7:30pm; Nov 9, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland); Nov 10, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, Silva Concert Hall (One Eugene Center at Seventh Ave & Willamette St, Eugene, Ore.). Attend “On the Trail of Big Cats: Tigers, Cougars, and Snow Leopards,” a “National Geographic Live” talk by photographer Steve Winter. Winter talks about his journey tracking elusive big cats, including his adventures in Asian jungles where resilient tiger populations persist; the Himalaya, home of the rare snow leopard; and other parts of the globe. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit <www.portland5.com> (Portland), or call (541) 682-5000 or visit <www.hultcenter.org> (Eugene). Free ESL classes Nov 9, 11, 16, 18, 25 & 30, 6-7:30pm (Wed), 11am-1pm (Fri), Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Attend free English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes offered in Gresham. All levels are welcome and no registration is required. For info, call (503) 577-9984 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) in Clackamas County Nov 9, 10, 14, 15, 17 & 30; Nov 9, 10am-3pm, Pioneer Community Center (615 Fifth St, Oregon City, Ore.); Nov 10, 12:30-3pm, Molalla Adult Community Center (315 Kennel St, Molalla, Ore.); Nov 14, 11am-2:30pm, Sandy Community Center (38348 Pioneer Blvd, Sandy, Ore.); Nov 15, 10am-3pm, Lake Oswego Adult Community Center (505 G Ave, Lake Oswego, Ore.); Nov 17, 10:30am-2:30pm, West Linn Adult Community Center (1180 Rosemont Rd, West Linn, Ore.); Nov 30, 10:30am-3pm, Milwaukie Center (5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, Ore.). Schedule an appointment to meet with certified Senior Health Insurance Benefit Assistance (SHIBA) volunteer counsellors at a free Medicare information event. For info, call (503) 657-8287 (Oregon City), (503) 829-4214 (Molalla), (503) 668-5569 (Sandy), (503) 635-3758 (Lake Oswego), (503) 557-4704 (West Linn), or (503) 653-8100 (Milwaukie). To reach the SHIBA Helpline, call (503) 655-8269. “Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon” Nov 10, 7pm, Concordia University, Hagen Hall (2811 NE Holman, Portland). Attend “Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon,” a free talk held as part of the “Conversation Project,” a series presented by Oregon Humanities. The event, led by Willamette University associate professor of sociology Emily Drew, explores topics including institutional racism, white privilege, and unconscious bias. For info, contact Natalia at (503) 280-8505, e-mail <nkayobrien@cu-portland.edu>, or visit <www. oregonhumanities.org>. Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese Nov 10, 7-9pm, Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend a screening of Honor and Duty: The Mississippi Delta Chinese, a documentary that tells the story of an almost unknown Chinese community in the heart of the Deep South — early Chinese immigrants in the Mississippi Delta during the 19th century. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>. Portland Veterans Day Parade Nov 11, 9:30am, NE 40th Ave & NE Hancock St, Portland. Watch the Portland Veterans Day Parade, which features 93-year-old grand marshals Golda Fabian and Hattie Kelley, who November 7, 2016 OKINAWA: THE AFTERBURN. John Junkerman’s Okinawa: The Afterburn, a documentary that provides a comprehensive picture of the Battle of Okinawa and the ensuing 70-year occupation of Okinawa by the U.S. military, is screening Tuesday, November 15 at Portland State University. (Photos courtesy of John Junkerman) were both Marines in the U.S. Marine Corps Women Reserves during World War II. The parade travels east on N.E. Sandy Boulevard to N.E. 48th Avenue, where a memorial flag-raising ceremony is scheduled. All veterans are welcome to participate in the parade. A Veterans Day Musical Review is held after the parade, from 12:30 to 1:00pm at the Hollywood Theatre (4122 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland). For info, call (503) 281-1800 or visit <www.veteransdaypdx.org>. Veterans Day ceremony in Vancouver Nov 11, 9:45am (refreshments & service activities), 11am (ceremony), Armed Forces Reserve Center (15005 NE 65th St, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend a free Veterans Day ceremony honoring past and present veterans for their service and contributions to the community and country. The event features veteran service activities, veteran-related informational booths, an Iwo Jima display, refreshments, speakers, and music by the 204th Army Band and the Fort Vancouver Pipe Band. For info, call (360) 901-7010 or visit <www.cmac11.com>. Veterans Day ceremony in Hillsboro Nov 11, 11am-noon, Washington County Veterans Memorial (NE Veterans Dr & NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, Ore.). Attend a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2666 Commander Dale Pack. One of the speakers during the one-hour event is the winner of the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay contest. For info, call Vicki at (503) 846-3051 or visit <www.co.washington.or.us/HHS>. OBT Holiday Craft Fair Nov 12, 9am-4pm, Oregon Buddhist Temple (3720 SE 34th Ave, near Powell Blvd, Portland). Attend the Oregon Buddhist Temple’s (OBT) annual Holiday Craft Fair. The event features many types of handmade items including intricately beaded jewelry, fused glass, felted crafts, and more; chicken bowls, tofu bowls, and other treats available for purchase; and more. For info, call Angie at (503) 367-2650, e-mail <hughesang@hotmail. com>, or visit <www.oregonbuddhisttemple.com>. Health insurance enrollment assistance Nov 12, 15, 26 & 29; Nov 12, 10:30am-noon, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland); Nov 15, 1-4:30pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland); Nov 15, 3:30-5:30pm, Belmont Library (1038 SE César Chávez Blvd, Portland); Nov 15, 4-6pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.); Nov 26, 10:30am-noon, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland); Nov 29, 4:30-6:30pm, Kenton Library (8226 N Denver Ave, Portland). Learn about the health insurance application and enrollment process at a library event held in partnership with the Multno- mah County Health Department and Health Plans in Oregon. Open enrollment for health insurance ends January 31, 2017. Interpreters are available with 48-hour advance notice. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 988-5123 (Central), (503) 988-5392 (Midland), (503) 988-5382 (Belmont), 503) 988-5387 (Gresham), or (503) 988-5370 (Kenton), or visit <events.mult colib.org>. “Fly Gals: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II” Nov 13, 2-3pm, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Attend “Fly Gals: Women Airforce Service Pilots in World War II,” a talk about WASPs, the first American women military pilots, who flew vital ferry, training, and flight-test missions, freeing up men for combat during World War II. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234. For info, call (503) 988-5388 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Sushi-making class Nov 13, 3:30-4:30pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland). Join Andrea Obana of Daizu Kitchen for a “Cooking Around the World” class to learn about sushi and how to make a few simple types to enjoy with friends and family. To register (required), call (503) 988-5234. For info, call (503) 988-5389 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Chinese consumers talk Nov 14, 6:30pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 238 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend Nov 14, 21, 28 & Dec 5; Nov 14, noon-6pm, St. Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland); Nov 21 & 28 & Dec 5, 10am-2pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Schedule an appointment to meet with highly trained volunteer counsellors at “Choosing Medicare Coverage for 2017,” a free information event focusing on helping participants understand changes in plan coverage, identify important issues, and compare current coverage with the Medicare plans available for 2017. The Medicare open enrollment window ends December 7, 2016. To schedule a one-hour appointment (required), call (503) 988-3646. For info, call (503) 988-5397 (St. Johns), or (503) 988-5392 (Midland), or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Okinawa: The Afterburn Nov 15, 6pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial Student Union, Rooms 327-329 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend a free screening of John Junkerman’s Okinawa: The Afterburn, a documentary that provides a comprehensive picture of the Battle of Okinawa and the ensuing 70-year occupation of Okinawa by the U.S. military. The screening is followed by a discussion with the filmmaker. (Japan/USA, 2015, John Junkerman, 148 mins.) For info, call (503) 725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>. Tim Wu Nov 16, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St, Portland). Join Tim Wu as he presents The Attention Merchants: The Epic Scramble to Get Inside Our Heads, a book that looks at the rise of “attention harvesting” — a barrage of advertising enticements, branding efforts, sponsored social media, commercials, and other efforts to attract our notice — and its transformative effect on our society and ourselves. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>. “Oregon Migrations” symposium Nov 16-17, 6-8:30pm (Wed), 9:30am-4:30pm (Thu), University of Oregon, Knight Law Center (1515 Agate St, Eugene, Ore.) & Ford Alumni Center (1720 E 13th Ave, Eugene, Ore.). Attend “Oregon Migrations,” a free symposium that brings together scholars and holders of community history to investigate the various ways Oregon inhabitants and newcomers have shaped each other through time, helping to create a better understanding of today’s discussions about belonging. The event includes a reception, panel discussions, talks, and an exhibit. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of events, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>. “Say Hey!” Nov 17, 5:30-8pm, Oregon Episcopal School, Gymnasium (6300 SW Nicol Rd, 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, call (503) 552-6755 or visit <www.partnersindiversity.org>. “Fall is for Ramen” Nov 18, 7-9pm, Broth Bar by SFT (115 NE Sixth Ave, Portland). Attend “Fall is for Ramen,” the latest installment of the Regional Organic Ramen Pop-Up Series at which Broth Bar and Umi Organic meld their creative forces with an original take on regional ramen. The event — which is first come, first served — features local, seasonal ingredients that combine to craft deep, layered flavors that taste of the Pacific Northwest. For info, call (503) 208-2758 or visit <www.brothbarsft.com>. Free “Fix-It Fair” Nov 19, 9:30am-2:30pm, 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, lead testing, and more. The event also features a Repair Café as well as 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>. SAAM renovation & proposed expansion meeting Nov 19 & Dec 10, 1-2:30pm, Seattle Asian Art Museum (1400 E Prospect St, in Volunteer Park, Seattle). Attend a community meeting, co-hosted by Seattle Parks and Recreation, to discuss the renovation and proposed expansion of the Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) building. Renovation goals include preserving the historic building; improving the museum’s infrastructure; protecting the collection with climate-control and seismic-system upgrades; adding gallery and education space with a modest expansion; and enhancing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility and the museum’s connection to Volunteer Park. For info, call (206) 654-3100 or (206) 684-4075, or visit <www. seattle.gov/parks>. To learn more, or to provide feedback online, visit <www.seattleartmuseum.org/inspire>.