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Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community March 6, 2017 current and proposed laws on gun rights and safety. For info, call (503) 228-1675 or visit <www.lwvpdx.org>. This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: OCAPIA public meeting Mar 15, 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 com- missioner reports and other subjects of interest to the commis- sion. For info, call (503) 302-9725, e-mail <OACO.mail@das. state.or.us>, or visit <www.oregon.gov/OCAPIA>. “Wells Fargo and the Asian Pacific Community” Free admission to the World Forestry Center Currently on display (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm, Wells Fargo Center, Second Floor (1300 SW Fifth Ave, Portland). View “Wells Fargo and the Asian Pacific Community,” a free exhibit at the Wells Fargo History Museum focusing on the Asian community in Oregon and beyond. The display features images and artifacts from Wells Fargo’s corporate archives, the Oregon Historical Society, and the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in John Day, Oregon, and highlights Chinese-owned companies, such as the Twin Wo Company and the Wing Sing Company. To arrange a guided group tour for 30 or more people, call (503) 886-1102 or e-mail <steve.m.greenwood@wellsfargo.com>. For info, visit <www.wellsfargohistory.com>. Mar 21, 8:30am-4:30pm, World Forestry Center Discovery Museum (4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Enjoy free admission to the World Forestry Center in celebration of the International Day of Forests. Visitors learn about the importance of forests and trees as well as environmental sustainability. For info, call (503) 228-1367 or visit <www.worldforestry.org>. “History Hub” Currently on display, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun), Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). View “History Hub,” the Oregon Historical Society’s newest permanent exhibit for youth, students, and families that explores the topic of diversity through fun, hands-on interactives, objects, and pictures. 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>. “The Columbia River: From Source to Sea” Through Apr 1, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun), Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Portland). View “The Columbia River: From Source to Sea,” an exhibit by Oregon photographer Peter Marbach, who shares his decade-long odyssey to document the sacred landscapes and the people of the entire river. 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>. Free tax help for low- to moderate-income taxpayers Through Apr 15, 10am-6pm (Tue-Fri), 9am-4pm (Sat), Beaverton Activities Center (12500 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Take advantage of free tax preparation help offered by Creating Assets, Savings and Hope (CASH) in partnership with AARP Tax-Aide. The service is for low- to moderate-income taxpayers. For info, including which documents to bring, call (503) 526-2222 or visit <www.beavertonoregon.gov/taxprep>. To view a complete list of locations offering free tax help, call 211 or visit <www.cashoregon.org>. “Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps During World War II” Through May 25 (Tue-Sat), 10am-4pm, Lane County Histori- cal Museum (740 W 13th Ave, Eugene, Ore.). View “Uprooted: Japanese American Farm Labor Camps During World War II,” an exhibit that tells the story of Japanese Americans who worked as seasonal farm laborers, many in the sugar beet industry, during World War II. The display features images from federal photographer Russell Lee’s documentation of Japanese- American farm labor camps near the towns of Nyssa in Oregon and Rupert, Shelley, and Twin Falls in Idaho; interpretative text panels; and a short documentary film featuring firsthand accounts about life in the camps. For info, call (541) 682-4242, or visit <www.lchm.org> or <www.uprootedexhibit.com>. “Art of the Brick” Through May 29 (Tue-Sun), 9:30am-5:30pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). View “Art of the Brick,” a 12,000-square-foot exhibit featuring large-scale sculptures created exclusively out of LEGO toy building blocks by artist Nathan Sawaya. The display also includes hands-on activities, demonstrations, challenges, and more. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit <www.omsi.edu>. “Yellow Terror” Through July 16, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View “Yellow Terror: The Collections and Paintings of Roger Shimomura,” an exhibit of Shimomura’s paintings — which challenge the role of media and material culture in defining the American norm — as well as his collection of memorabilia and objects depicting racial stereotypes of Asians and Asian Americans accumulated during the last 20 years. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. “We Are the Ocean: An Indigenous Response to Climate Change” Through Nov 12 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “We Are the Ocean: An Indigenous Response to Climate Change” and explore how indigenous communities are responding to the ways climate change is affecting their waters and lives: temperatures rising, islands gradually disappearing due to rising waters, coral reefs slowly dying, storms increasing both in frequency and strength, and more. The stories represent people who live in Guam, Pohnpei, Yap, Tonga, Hawai‘i, Alaska, and elsewhere. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www. wingluke.org>. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Mar 9, 16, 23 & 30, 5:45-7:45pm, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Schedule an appointment to meet with HOP WO LAUNDRY, 1851. “Wells Fargo and the Asian Pacific Community,” a free exhibit featuring images and artifacts from the Oregon Historical Society, the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in John Day, Oregon, and Wells Fargo’s corporate archives, is currently on view on the second floor of the Wells Fargo Center in downtown Portland. Pictured is an 1851 photo of the Hop Wo laundry in Portland. (Photo courtesy of the Oregon Historical Society) highly trained volunteer counsellors at a free Medicare information event focusing on comparing insurance options, untangling paperwork and problems, appealing benefit denials, and reporting Medicare fraud. To schedule a one-hour appointment (required), call (503) 988-3646. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Chess for Success state tournament Mar 10-11, 9am, Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland). Watch Oregon kindergarten through high school students participate in the 50th annual Chess for Success state tournament. Students can compete as teams or individuals. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of competition times, call (503) 295-1230 or visit <www.chessfor success.org>. Free citizenship classes Mar 10, 17, 24 & 31, 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) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Mary Nom Lee Leong memorial Mar 11, 10:30am, Southwest Bible Church (14605 SW Weir Rd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join members of the community in honoring the life of local Chinese-American historian Mary Nom Lee Leong (1921-2017), who preserved much of the Chinese-American history in Oregon from 1880 to the present day and was the principal founder of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (CCBA) museum in Portland. Leung passed away January 31, 2017 at the age of 95. For info, call (503) 524-7000 or visit <www.swbible.org>. Cherry Blossom Bazaar Mar 11-12, 10am-4pm, 127 NW Third Ave (Portland). Attend the annual Cherry Blossom Bazaar, a large rummage sale of Japanese treasures, including dolls, furniture, fans, kimono, ikebana, kokeshi, jewelry, books, dishware, and more. The event is free and open to the public. For info, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. “Tire Rack Street Survival” Mar 12, 8am-4pm, Portland International Raceway (1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland). Attend “Tire Rack Street Survival,” a safety course for teen drivers featuring a classroom session as well as hands-on learning on how to manage everyday driving hazards, obstacles, and challenges in a controlled environment on an advanced driving course. For info, or to register, call (864) 438-2060 or visit <www.streetsurvival.org>. Bonamici spring town hall meetings Mar 13, Apr 15, Apr 17 & May 7; Mar 13, 6pm, Washington County Fair Complex, Main Exhibit Hall North (873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, Ore.); Apr 15, 11am, Warrenton High School, Gymnasium (1700 S Main Ave, Warrenton, Ore.); Apr 15, 3pm, Scappoose High School, Gymnasium (33700 SE High School Way, Scappoose, Ore.); Apr 17, 6pm, Sherwood High School, Gymnasium (16956 SW Meinecke Rd, Sherwood, Ore.); May 7, 11am, Lincoln High School, Gymnasium (1600 SW Salmon St, Portland). Attend spring town hall meetings with Oregon congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici, whose district includes Washington, Yamhill, Clatsop, and Columbia counties, as well as part of Multnomah County. Bonamici provides an update on her work in congress and takes questions from residents at the events. For info, call (503) 469-6010 or visit <www.bonamici. house.gov>. “Race Talks” Mar 14, 6pm (doors open), 7-9pm (talk), McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend a presentation and discussion about providing community support to gang-affected youth. The event is held as part of “Race Talks,” a series of free dialogues facilitated by trained volunteers from Resolutions Northwest. For info, call (971) 222-8254 or e-mail <racetalks01@gmail.com>. “Gun Safety: Responsible Use; Responsible Policy” Mar 14, 7-8:45pm, Multnomah Building, Boardroom (501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join the League of Women Voters of Portland for “Gun Safety: Responsible Use; Responsible Policy,” a panel discussion addressing facts and statistics on firearms injuries and fatalities, the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, constitutional issues related to the rights and responsibilities of gun owners, gun-safety precautions, and N/NE Community Development Initiative Action Plan Mar 23, 5-8pm, New Song Community Center (220 NE Russell St, Portland). Attend a free community forum focusing on the North/Northeast Community Development Initiative Action Plan, which guides the investment of $32 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) resources for economic development in the Interstate Corridor Urban Renewal Area (URA) and aims to foster economic prosperity among people of color. The event features dinner (5:00-6:00pm), an overview of the action plan (6:00pm), a question-and-answer session (6:30pm), information sessions (7:00-7:30pm), and a resource fair (7:00-8:00pm). Information-session topics include “Commercial Real Estate Development,” “Business Ownership,” “Nonprofit Support,” and “Homeownership.” Childcare is available with registration. For info, contact Kimberly at (503) 823-3220 or e-mail <morelandk@ pdc.us>. To register, visit <www.nn-cdi-forum3.eventbrite.com>. Renters’ rights workshop Mar 23, 6:30-8pm, Belmont Library (1038 SE César Chávez Blvd, Portland). Attend a workshop to learn about renters’ rights and responsibilities at all stages of the renting process, including searching for housing, filling out applications, paying deposits and fees, having repairs done, moving out, and more. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Smoke alarm installation events Mar 25, Cities in Metropolitan Portland. Residents in the Portland metropolitan area are invited to help increase home safety by scheduling an appointment with trained Red Cross volunteers who install free in-home smoke alarms, review fire-safety and home-hazard checklists, and provide information about creating a fire-escape plan. To schedule an appointment, call (503) 528-5783, e-mail <preparedness@redcross.org>, or visit <www.redcross.org/CascadesHomeFire>. Obukan Shiai & Kata Tournament Mar 25, 8am-6pm, Portland Community College (PCC) Cascade Campus, Gymnasium (600 N Killingsworth St, Portland). Watch children and adults complete at the 61st annual Obukan Shiai & Kata/Onchi Sensei Memorial Tournament. The event serves as a fundraiser for Obukan Judo to provide scholarships and financial assistance for members. For info, call (503) 451-5944 or visit <www.obukanjudo.org>. Free microchipping for licensed dogs in Clackamas County Mar 25 & Apr 22, 9-11am, Clackamas County Dog Services (13141 SE Highway 212, Clackamas, Ore.). Attend a clinic offering free microchipping for dogs with proof of a Clackamas County dog license. In addition, free rabies vaccinations are available to people who purchase or renew their dog’s county license on the day of the clinic. For info, call (503) 655-8628, e-mail <sholcombe@clackamas.us>, or visit <www. clackamas.us/dogs>. Asian cooking classes Mar 26, 10am-1:30pm, West Linn Adult Community Center (1180 Rosemont Rd, West Linn, Ore.). Learn the ins and outs of making various Asian cuisines at a class taught by Indonesia-born chef Surja Tjahaja. The course topic is Tea-Smoked Duck with Steamed Buns. For info, or to register, call (503) 557-4700 or visit <www.westlinnoregon.gov/parksrec>. To learn more, visit <www.chef2go.biz>. “Stories of Resistance” Mar 27, 7-9pm, McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend “Stories of Resistance to Japanese American Incarceration and Discrimination,” a free History Pub talk featuring George Nakata and Linda Tamura. The event, which is held in recognition of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt — which led to the mass removal and incarceration of more than 120,000 Japanese Americans without trial — and the second annual “Minoru Yasui Day,” includes stories of people who stood up against the incarceration and racism faced by many Japanese Americans after World War II. Also on view is “Architecture of Internment: The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration,” a travelling exhibit about the role of Oregonians in the decision to incarcerate Japanese Americans during World War II. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>. Friday Forum: “Muslim Women in Male America” Mar 31, 12:15-1:15pm, Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th Ave, Portland). Attend “Muslim Women in Male America,” a Friday Forum event of the City Club of Portland featuring two Muslim women — Soraya Deen, a national advocate for interfaith dialogue, and Nadia Najim, a college student raised in Portland — who discuss experiences, concerns, and expectations about the future in a changing and possibly hostile social landscape. For info, or to register, call (503) 228-7231 or visit <www.pdxcityclub. org>.