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Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community anniversary. Entertainment and activities take place in the parks and along the 9.5-mile, two-way route, which has no start or finish. The route also includes the Willamette Bluff. For info, call (503) 823-7599 or visit <www.portlandsundayparkways. org>. This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: Free citizenship classes June 25-July 30 (Sun), 12:30-2:30pm, Kenton Library (8226 N Denver 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 library volunteers. Participants learn about U.S. history and government. To register (required), call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. For info, call (503) 577-9984. “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>. “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” events of Persia House, a nonprofit, nonpolitical organization for the public benefit. The gatherings feature 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>. “Architecture of Internment: The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration” Through 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 (541) 889-8191 or visit <www.4rcc.com>. To learn more, visit <www.grahamstreet productions.com>. “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>. Tour of downtown Portland’s “North End” & Chinatown June 20, 10am-noon, NW Third Ave & NW Davis St (Portland). Take part in a walking tour that explores the abundant architectural and cultural history in the downtown neighborhood wedged between Old Town and the Pearl District. Participants learn about Japantown and New Chinatown and view landmark buildings such as Union Station, the U.S. Custom House, and a historic fire station. For info, or to register, call (503) 231-7264 or visit <www.visitahc.org>. “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>. “The Story of China” June 20 & 27, 8-10pm; repeats June 22 & 29, 1-3am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “The Story of China,” a June 19, 2017 Dalya’s Other Country/4.1 Miles I AM. I Am: When Being One’s Self is Enough, a documentary following the personal journey of Sonali Gulati, an Indian lesbian filmmaker who confronts the loss of her mother, to whom she never came out, airs June 27 on Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus. (Photo courtesy of Sonali Gulati) program presented by historian Michael Wood that explores the history of the world’s oldest continuous state, from the ancient past to the present day. Featured episodes include “Ancestors/ Silk Roads and China Ships” (June 20 & 22), in which Wood explores China’s early history and visits a festival devoted to ancient gods, and “Golden Age/The Ming” (June 27 & 29), which focuses on the achievements of two of China’s most brilliant dynasties — the Song and Ming. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. Saké Fest PDX June 21, 5:30-9pm, Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland). Attend Saké Fest PDX to choose from more than 150 micro-brewed, premium, and rare saké and learn to pair it with pizza, pulled pork, chocolate, cheese, and more. The event is for persons age 21 and older and attendees receive a souvenir tasting glass. For info, or to buy tickets, call (610) 649-6330 or visit <www.sakefestpdx.com>. NWCC beginning Mandarin class June 21-Aug 9 (Wed), 4:30-6pm, Northwest China Council (221 NW Second Ave, Suite 210-J, Portland). Register for a beginning eight-week summer class in Mandarin Chinese that uses no characters. The course is taught by an experienced instructor. For info, or to register, call (503) 973-5451 or visit <www.nwchina.org>. “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>. “Moving from Owing to Owning” June 24 or June 26-29; June 24, 10:30am-2:30pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland); June 26-29, 5:45-8pm, Plaza 122 (1441 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Attend “Moving from Owing to Owning,” a class that prepares people to become knowledgeable investors and meet financial goals. The course is a prerequisite to becoming an investor in the Community Investment Trust (CIT), a program of Mercy Corps. For info, call (503) 896-5094 or visit <www.mercycorpsnw.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>. Smoke alarm installation events June 24 & July 29, 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>. Sunday Parkways: North Portland June 25, 11am-4pm, Peninsula, Arbor Lodge, McCoy, and Kenton Parks (North Portland). Walk and bike through north Portland neighborhoods and parks without motor traffic during a Sunday Parkways event celebrating the event’s 10th June 26, 10pm-midnight; repeats June 28, 3-5am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch Dalya’s Other Country/4.1 Miles, a documentary that follows a family displaced by the Syrian conflict who must balance their Muslim values and their new world in southern California. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. I Am June 27, 8-9pm; repeats June 29, midnight-1am; Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB Plus). Watch I Am: When Being One’s Self is Enough, the personal journey of Sonali Gulati, an Indian lesbian filmmaker who confronts the loss of her mother, to whom she never came out. (India/USA, 2011, Sonali Gulati.) To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. To learn more, visit <www.sonalifilm.com>. “Secret History of ISIS” June 27, 10-11pm; repeats July 29, 3-4am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “Secret History of ISIS,” an episode of Frontline focusing on the inside story of the creation of ISIS, the many missed warning signs, and the failure of the U.S. to stop the group’s brutal rise. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. “Big Pacific” June 28, 8-9pm; repeats June 30, 1-2am; Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch part two of “Big Pacific” — a five-part series about the Pacific Ocean. The episode, called “Violent,” explores how the Pacific, surrounded by the “Ring of Fire,” is the epicenter of natural mayhem. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. Free guided canoe paddles June 29, July 11, 18 & 27; June 29, 9:30am, Scappoose Bay (57420-2 Old Portland Rd, Warren, Ore.); July 11, 9:30am, Willamette Park (SW Macadam Ave & SW Nebraska St, Portland); July 18, 10am, Gilbert River (Gilbert River Boat Ramp Rd, Sauvie Island, Ore.); July 27, 9:30am, Vancouver Lake Park (6801 NW Lower River Rd, Vancouver, Wash.). Take part in free guided big-canoe paddles led by professional environmental educators at locations along the lower Columbia River and its tributaries in Oregon and Washington. Participants help paddle one of two stable 29-foot canoes, enjoying a unique perspective on the water. Paddles, binoculars for wildlife viewing, and personal flotation devices in standard sizes are provided on the family-friendly trips, which are suitable for people age five and older. Space is limited and online reservations open six weeks before each paddle at 7:00am. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 226-1565 or visit <www.estuarypartnership.org>. Pokémon Club at Gresham Library July 3 & 17, 4-5pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Players of all skill levels are invited to play Pokémon at the Pokémon Club. Participants are encouraged to bring their Pokémon cards. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Seattle Naturalization Ceremony July 4, 11am-1:15pm, Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion (305 Harrison St, Seattle). Witness a Naturalization Ceremony on Independence Day of more than 500 candidates from more than 80 countries. The noon ceremony is presided over by Seattle mayor Ed Murray and includes storyteller Gene Tagaban as well as musicians Peter Ali and Swil Kanim. Navy Band Northwest offers a pre-ceremony concert at 11:00am. For info, call (206) 443-1410 or (206) 684-7200, or visit <www.ethnicheritage council.org> or <www.seattlecenter.com/naturalization>. Bead Faire July 7-9, noon-6pm (Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun), Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland). Browse an assortment of beads, including Czech, crystal, glass, gemstone, gold, silver, lampwork, and more, as well as finished and unfinished beading jewelry, jewelry-making tools, supplies, and boxes, at Bead Faire. The event also features demonstrations by the Portland Bead Society. See a free admission coupon on page 3. For info, call (503) 252-8300 or visit <www.gemfaire.com>. Organic gardening short course July 10-11 & 17-18, 4-7pm, Menlo Park Elementary School Garden (12900 NE Glisan St, Portland). Improve the productivity of home vegetable gardens by attending an organic gardening short course hosted by Grow Portland. The four-part, hands-on gardening classes teach the theory and practice of organic gardening, including selecting a garden site, soil preparation, irrigation, planting, pests, diseases, and harvest. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 477-2333 or visit <www.growportland.org>.