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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>.