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Community Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER June 5, 2017 com>. This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: Mahjong group June 13, 20 & 26, 1-4pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Players of all skill levels are invited to join a mahjong group. A coach is available to teach new players. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Talk Time at Central Library June 14, 21 & 28, 5:30-7pm, Multnomah County Central Library, Room 2B (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Join other non-native English speakers at an informal conversation circle for people who want to practice speaking English. Talk Time is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share culture, and have fun. Only English is spoken. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “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>. Footbridge over Burnside info meeting June 15, 6:30-8pm, World Forestry Center, Cheatham Hall (4033 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Attend a free informational meeting about the Footbridge over Burnside project. Attendees learn about the community fundraising campaign and construction plans for a pedestrian bridge to create a safe passage over the busy road along the Wildwood Trail between Washing- ton Park and Forest Park. For info, contact the Portland Parks Foundation at (503) 445-0994, e-mail <info@portlandpf.org>, or visit <www.portlandpf.org>. “Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor” Through Sep 4, 10am-5pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat-Sun), Pacific Science Center (200 Second Ave N, Seattle). View “Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor,” an exhibit that includes 10 original life-size statues from the terracotta army — created 2,200 years ago and consisting of 6,000 life-sized soldiers, horses, chariots, bowmen, and archers standing guard at the tomb of Emperor Qin Shihuang in a 20-square-mile burial compound — and more than 100 original objects and artifacts from the first imperial dynasty of China, on loan from the People’s Republic of China. In addition to original objects, the exhibit features hands-on science learning through a series of interactive and immersive experiences. For info, call (206) 443-2001 or visit <www.pacificsciencecenter.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>. “Parting Shots: Minor White’s Images of Portland, 1938-1942” Through Dec 23 (Wed-Sat), 10am-5pm, Architectural Heritage Center (701 SE Grand Ave, Portland). View “Parting Shots: Minor White’s Images of Portland, 1938-1942,” an exhibit of photography documenting a city on the verge of change amidst World War II. White’s photographs, which serve as one of the few visual records of some of Portland’s most significant architecture prior to its eventual demolition, are presented alongside architectural artifacts rescued from many of the commercial and residential buildings in the images. For info, call (503) 231-7264 or visit <www.visitahc.org>. “Architecture of Internment: The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration” June 5-8 & June 5-July 27; June 5-8, 8am-5pm, Oregon State Capitol (900 Court St NE, Salem, Ore.); June 5-July 27, 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-5pm (Sat), Four Rivers Cultural Center (676 SW Fifth Ave, Ontario, Ore.). View “Architecture of Internment: The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration,” a travelling exhibit highlighting the role of Oregonians in the decision to incarcerate Japanese Americans during World War II. The display features personal letters and proclamations from Oregonians to then-governor Charles Sprague in 1941 and 1942 advocating for the exclusion and incarceration of Japanese-American Oregonians, along with his responses; blueprints of potential “Assembly Center” and “Relocation Camp” locations such as race tracks and fairgrounds; letters from Japanese Americans expressing outrage about the injustice; and more. For info, call (503) 986-1388 or visit <www.oregonlegislature.gov> (Salem), or call (541) 889-8191 or visit <www.4rcc.com> (Ontario). To learn more, visit <www.grahamstreetproductions.com>. “Understanding China” June 6, 7pm, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (1037 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “Understanding China,” a talk by journalists and authors Deborah and James Fallows. The event is the final lecture held as part of the World Affairs Council of Oregon’s 2017 International Speaker Series. For info, call (503) 306-5252 or visit <www.worldoregon.org>. To buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit <www.portland5.com>. Free shred and RX drop off in Milwaukie June 7, 10am-1pm, Milwaukie Center (5440 SE Kellogg Creek Dr, Milwaukie, Ore.). Attend a free event hosted by the Clackamas County Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) to shred confidential personal documents and safely dispose of unused or old prescriptions. The event includes “Medicare Fraud Doesn’t Happen in Oregon, or Does It?,” a presentation on how to keep Medicare information safe and avoid identity theft (11:00am to noon) and individual counselling for fraud prevention and Medicare help with certified SMP and Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) volunteer counsellors from Clackamas County (noon to 1:00pm). For info, call (503) 655-8269 (option 4) or visit <www.clackamas.us/socialservices>. “What’s in a Label? Thinking about Diversity and Racial Categories” June 8, noon, City of Portland Water Bureau, Portland Building, Second Floor, Room C (1120 SW Fifth Ave, Portland). Never Give Up! NEVER GIVE UP! Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice, a documentary narrated by George Takei about civil-rights lawyer and activist Minoru “Min” Yasui, is screening at 7:00pm on June 15 in southwest Portland. The film is followed by a talk with film co-director Holly Yasui. (Photo courtesy of the Yasui family) Attend “What’s in a Label? Thinking about Diversity and Racial Categories,” a talk by public-interest lawyer Ann Su exploring how the words we choose influence our understanding of race and racial diversity. The event is held as part of the “Conversation Project,” a series presented by Oregon Humanities. For info, call (503) 241-0543 or visit <www.oregonhumanities.org>. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) June 8, 15, 22 & 29, 5:45-7:45pm, Hillsdale Library (1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Schedule an appointment to meet with 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>. June 15, 7pm, West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (8470 SW Oleson Rd, Portland). Join a screening of Never Give Up! Minoru Yasui and the Fight for Justice, a documentary about civil-rights lawyer and activist Minoru “Min” Yasui, narrated by George Takei. The screening is followed by a talk with film co-director Holly Yasui. For info, call Sue at (503) 292-1831. To learn more, visit <www.minoruyasuifilm.org>. Free ESL classes June 15, 22 & 29, 1-2:30pm, Multnomah County Central Library, Room 2B (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Attend free English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) classes offered in downtown Portland. All levels are welcome and no registration is required. For info, call (503) 577-9984 or visit <events.multcolib. org>. “Race, Identity, and Culture in the Pacific Northwest” June 16 & Aug 10; June 16, noon; Aug 10, 7pm; Seattle Central Library (1000 Fourth Ave, Seattle). Attend “Race, Identity, and Culture in the Pacific Northwest,” a panel discussion featuring culture carriers, artists, and historians who share their views on the value of race, identity, and culture in relationship to communal celebrations. For info, call (206) 386-4636 or visit <www.spl.org>. Free citizenship classes Pride Parade June 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) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. June 18, 10am, North Park Blocks, Downtown Portland. March with API Pride and visit the organization’s booth at the annual Pride Festival. API Pride supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) descent in Oregon. For info, or to register, call (503) 877-9379, e-mail <api.pride@gmail.com>, or visit <www.facebook.com/ APIPRide>. Homago June 9, 16, 23 & 30, 3-4:15pm, Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland). Attend Homago and hang out with other middle schoolers in a safe space while enjoying games, crafts, quizzes, science experiments, and more, as well as geeking out about favorite books, movies, anime, manga, and video games. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib. org>. Beaverton Volunteer Fair June 10, 10am-1pm, Beaverton City Library (12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend the Beaverton Volunteer Fair to meet with representatives from more than 40 local nonprofit groups and community organizations who provide information about opportunities to volunteer in the area. The event includes raffle prizes and refreshments. For info, call (503) 526-2559 or visit <www.beavertonoregon.gov/1898/Volunteer-Fair>. “Laughter Therapy” June 10 & 13; June 10, 1-3pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland); June 13, 5:45-7:45pm, Albina Library (3605 NE 15th Ave, Portland). Improve health, creativity, and produc- tivity, learn to increase wellbeing, and enjoy some much-needed relaxation and rejuvenation at “Laughter Therapy,” a class taught by artist and facilitator Stefano Laboni. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Talk Time at Midland Library June 10, 17 & 24, 3:30-5pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Join other non-native English speakers at an informal conversation circle for people who want to practice speaking English. Talk Time is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share culture, and have fun. Only English is spoken. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib. org>. Unbroken Glass June 11, 2:30-5pm, Intel Hawthorn Farm Campus, Audi- torium (5200 NE Elam Young Parkway, Hillsboro, Ore.). View Unbroken Glass, a documentary about filmmaker Dinesh Das Sabu’s journey to understand his parents, who died when he was just six years old. Travelling to India and across the United States, Dinesh pieces together the story of his mother’s schizophrenia and suicide, and how his family dealt with it in a culture where mental illness was often misunderstood. The free screening — held in honor of the launch of ASHA International’s South-Asian Mental Health Outreach Program — is followed by a panel discussion and reception. (USA/India, 2016, Dinesh Das Sabu, 57 mins.) To register (required), e-mail <gayathri@ myasha.org>. For info, call (971) 340-7190 or visit <www. myasha.org>. To learn more, visit <www.unbrokenglassfilm. “Transforming Pain into Power” June 20, 7:30am (breakfast), 8-10am (forum), Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Collaborative Life Sciences Building (2730 SW Moody Ave, Portland). Attend “Transforming Pain into Power,” a free community forum hosted by Oregon Health & Science University and Portland State University to provide a safe venue to collaborate on ideas to reduce gun violence and address the social and societal conditions that contribute to gun violence across Oregon, southwest Washington, and beyond. The topic for discussion, “Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue Forum III: The Role of Business,” explores the role business can play in reframing the narrative, from the inevitability of gun violence to the preventability of it. For info, call (503) 494-8311 or visit <www.ohsu.edu/standtogether>. “Honey Bee Science Discovery Program” June 23 & 26; June 23, 11-11:45am, St. Johns Library (7510 N Charleston Ave, Portland); June 26, 2-2:45pm, Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland). Learn about honey bees and discover the science behind the busy creatures at “Honey Bee Science Discovery Program,” a presentation by a young beekeeper. The interactive class, which is for people age three through adult, is followed by hands-on learning stations, including a Honey Bee Discovery Lab, flower-seed planting, a pollination station, honey bee board games and coloring sheets, and more. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events. multcolib.org>. “Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon” June 24 & July 13; June 24, 3pm, Southeast Uplift, Fireside Room (3534 SE Main St, Portland); July 13, 6pm, Vanport Square Studio (5229 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Suite 102, Portland). Attend “Power, Privilege, and Racial Diversity in Oregon,” a talk by Willamette University associate professor of sociology Emily Drew, who explores topics including institutional racism, white privilege, and unconscious bias. The event is held as part of the “Conversation Project,” a series presented by Oregon Humanities. For info, call (503) 241-0543 or visit <www.oregonhumanities.org>. “Summer Picnic in the Park” June 25, July 30 & Aug 27, noon-5pm, Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). Attend the “Summer Picnic in the Park” event of Persia House, a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization for the public benefit. The gathering features activities, food, and more. Attendees are asked to bring a dish to share at the free event. For info, call (503) 725-5214, e-mail <tehrank@pdx.edu>, or visit <www.persia.pdx.edu>.
