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Industry. Each afternoon event includes the scientists sharing
their research and knowledge through hands-on activities and
conversation. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit <www.
omsi.edu>.
This issue’s
Community
Calendar
is brought
to you by:
“Terror in Little Saigon”
Aug 15, 11pm-midnight; repeats Aug 17, 4-5am; Oregon
Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “Terror in Little Saigon,” an
episode of Frontline focusing on the search for assassins who
targeted five Vietnamese-American journalists killed between
1981 and 1990. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit
<www.opb.org>.
Eclipse book display & glasses giveaway
Through Aug 21, 10am-9pm (Mon-Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat),
noon-6pm (Sun), Tigard Public Library (13500 SW Hall Blvd,
Tigard, Ore.). Peruse a book display about the 2017 solar eclipse
and pick up a free pair of eclipse-viewing glasses (while supplies
last) at the Tigard Public Library. For info, call (503) 684-6537 or
visit <www.tigard-or.gov/library.php>.
Wednesday morning tai chi
Through Sep 1 (Wed), 8am & 9:30am; 8am, Stephens Creek
Nature Park (SW Bertha Blvd & SW Chestnut St, Portland);
9:30am, Wallace Park (NW 25th Ave & NW Raleigh St, Portland).
Attend free tai chi sessions held as part of Portland Parks &
Recreation’s “Fitness in the Parks.” Registration is encouraged,
but drop-ins are welcome. For info, or to register (course
#1072775), call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www.portland
parks.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>.
Poet’s Beach
Through Sep 4, 11am-7pm, South Waterfront Park, Poet’s
Beach (SW Moody Ave & SW River Pkwy, Portland). Visit Poet’s
Beach, Portland’s new river swimming beach. Personal flotation
devices (PFDs) are available to borrow while swimming at the
beach and lifeguards are on site during beach hours, which are
subject to change. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit
<www.portlandparks.org>.
“American Obon”
Through Oct 15, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun),
Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland).
View “American Obon,” an exhibit that explores the roots of obon,
its unique character in the continental United States, obon
dancing (bon odori), and the enduring legacy of Rev. Yoshio
Iwanaga, a Japanese Buddhist minister who introduced doyo
buyo (children’s dance) and bon odori to numerous communities
along the west coast of the United States. For info, call (503)
224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>.
“Eclipse It!”
MEET THE PATELS. Meet the Patels, a real-life romantic comedy
following a 30-year-old single man from a Hindu family who enters the
semi-arranged marriage system in America, airs August 16 on Oregon
Public Broadcasting. Pictured are Ravi and Geeta Patel with their parents.
(Photo courtesy of Four in a Billion Pictures)
informal theme of the evening is “beyond ganbei.” For info, or to
register, call (503) 973-5451 or visit <www.nwchina.org>.
Hiroshima & Nagasaki remembrance
Aug 9, 6-8pm, Japanese American Historical Plaza (NW Naito
Parkway near NW Couch St, Portland). Attend “Remembering
Hiroshima & Nagasaki: From Despair to Hope,” a commemora-
tion of the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and
Nagasaki during World War II. The free, family-friendly program
— honoring lives lost to nuclear weapons and encouraging a
nuclear-free future — features guest speakers, a performance by
Portland Taiko, an interactive art project, activities, and more.
For info, call (503) 274-2720 or visit <www.oregonpsr.org>.
“The Mekong River with Sue Perkins”
Aug 9, 8-9pm; repeats Aug 11, 1-2am & Aug 13, 10-11am;
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “The Mekong River
with Sue Perkins,” a show about a life-changing, 3,000-mile
journey up Southeast Asia’s greatest river. The episode
highlights the Mekong Delta in Vietnam and Cai Rang as well as
the delta’s largest floating market. To verify showtimes, call (503)
293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>.
Science Pub Eugene: “What
Can We Learn from Eclipses?”
Aug 10, 5pm (doors open), 6:30pm (talk), Whirled Pies
Pizzeria (199 W 8th Ave, Eugene, Ore.). Join Dr. Scott Fisher, a
faculty member and director of undergraduate studies in the
Department of Physics at the University of Oregon, for “From
Oregon to Exoplanets — What Can We Learn from Eclipses?” The
informal science education event is part of the Oregon Museum of
Science & Industry’s “Science Pub” series. For info, call (503)
797-4000 or visit <www.omsi.edu>.
“Say Hey!”
Aug 10, 5:30-8pm, Marylhurst University, Clark Commons
Building (17600 Pacific Hwy, Marylhurst, Ore.). 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>.
Eclipse storytime & craft
Free citizenship classes
Aug 7-10; Aug 7, 2-3pm, Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW
Capitol Hwy, Portland); Aug 8, 3-4:15pm, Northwest Library
(2300 NW Thurman St, Portland); Aug 9, 10:30-11:45am,
Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland); Aug
10, 10:30-11:30am, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW
10th Ave, Portland); Aug 10, 2-3:15pm, Midland Library (805 SE
122nd Ave, Portland). Attend an eclipse event to learn why
eclipses happen, what to expect, and how to protect your eyes in
preparation for the rare total solar eclipse occurring on August
21. The event includes a reading of The Big Eclipse. Participants
create solar-eclipse viewers to take home. Free tickets are
available 30 minutes prior to the August 7 and 10 events; book
giveaways are featured at the August 8 through 10 events. For
info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
Aug 11, 18 & 25, 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>.
Nikkei community picnic
Aug 8 (deadline to register). Attend the annual Nikkei
community picnic, scheduled for Sunday, August 20 from noon to
5:00pm in the South Park Area at Oaks Park (7805 SE Oaks Park
Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). The
free event, which is open to the public, features games, rides,
prizes, food, and a performance by Portland Taiko. Attendees
should bring a side dish corresponding to their last name: A-Ki,
rice or noodle dish; Kl-Sa, salad or vegetable dish; Sc-Z, dessert or
bread dish. For info, or to register, call Connie at (503) 243-3291.
The Arab Americans
Aug 8, 11pm-midnight; repeats Aug 10, 4-5am; Oregon Public
Broadcasting (OPB). Watch The Arab Americans, a program
highlighting the contributions made by Arab-American
immigrants to the American fabric. To verify showtimes, call
(503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>.
Organic gardening short course
August 7, 2017
Free health screenings at AHSC
Aug 12, 11am-4pm, Asian Health & Service Center (3430 SE
Powell Blvd, Portland). Receive free screenings for visual acuity,
hearing, blood pressure, diabetes, and glaucoma. Those seeking a
diabetes test should fast for three hours prior to the screening.
The screenings are held as part of the Asian Health & Service
Center (AHSC) Health Fair. No registration is required. Consul-
tations and screenings are available in English, Cantonese,
Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese. For info, call (503)
872-8822, e-mail <healthfair@ahscpdx.org>, or visit <www.
ahscpdx.org>.
“Star Party: Perseid Meteor Shower”
Aug 12, 9pm, Rooster Rock State Park (I-84, 22 miles east of
Portland near exit 25) & Stub Stewart State Park (30380 NW
Highway 47, Buxton, Ore.). Gather with like-minded astronomy
buffs for “Star Party: Perseid Meteor Shower Watch,” presented
by the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Rose City
Astronomers, and Oregon Parks and Recreation. The event is an
opportunity to view the wonder of the Perseid Meteor Shower
through telescopes and learn about the meteor shower and
constellations. For info, call (503) 797-4000. To check for
weather-related updates and cancellations, visit <www.omsi.
edu/starparties>.
“Eclipse!”
Aug 8, 15, 22 & 29, 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>.
Aug 12, 19 & 20; Aug 12, 2-3:30pm, Sellwood-Moreland
Library (7860 SE 13th Ave, Portland); Aug 19, 3:30-5pm,
Hollywood Library (4040 NE Tillamook St, Portland); Aug 20,
2:30-4pm, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th
Ave, Portland). Learn about some of the great myths and
superstitions about eclipses immortalized in the earliest art and
writings as well as the lives of the great scientists who helped
humanity realize the actual science behind solar and lunar
eclipses at “Eclipse?” For info, or to register (required), call (503)
988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
World Baijiu Day
“Meet a Scientist” at OMSI
Aug 9, 4-8pm, Danwei Canting, Rooftop (803 SE Stark St,
Portland). Attend World Baijiu Day, a day that aims to give
further exposure to the baijiu spirit, which is typically consumed
lukewarm as shots with the toast ganbei (“dry glass”). The
Aug 12 & 26, Sep 9 & 23, 1-4pm, Oregon Museum of Science &
Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Attend “Meet a
Scientist,” a program featuring local scientists who are Science
Communication Fellows at the Oregon Museum of Science &
Aug 15-21, 10am-8pm (Mon-Thu), 10am-6pm (Fri-Sat),
1-5pm (Sun), Sherwood Public Library (22560 SW Pine St,
Sherwood, Ore.). Enjoy activities held in celebration of the
coming solar eclipse and learn how to keep one’s eyes protected
while viewing the eclipse at “Eclipse It!” A limited supply of free
eclipse-viewing glasses is available. For info, call (503) 625-6688
or visit <www.sherwoodoregon.gov/library>.
“Eclipses & Other Occultations”
Aug 16, 7-8:30pm, Tigard Public Library (13500 SW Hall
Blvd, Tigard, Ore.). Attend “Eclipses & Other Occultations,” a
talk by Dr. Roy Torley about the upcoming eclipse. The event
features pictures and short movies of past eclipses of the sun and
the moon, as well as on Jupiter and Saturn. For info, call (503)
684-6537 or visit <www.tigard-or.gov/library.php>.
“The Mekong River with Sue Perkins”
Aug 16, 8-9pm; repeats Aug 18, 1-2am & Aug 20, 10-11am;
Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). Watch “The Mekong River
with Sue Perkins,” a show about a life-changing, 3,000-mile
journey up Southeast Asia’s greatest river. The episode
highlights how deforestation and wildlife crime are stripping
Cambodia of its last wild places. To verify showtimes, call (503)
293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>.
Meet the Patels
Aug 16, 10-11:30pm; repeats Aug 18, 3-4:30am; Oregon Public
Broadcasting (OPB). Watch Meet the Patels, a real-life romantic
comedy following a 30-year-old single man from a Hindu family
who enters the semi-arranged marriage system in America.
To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.
org>.
Canton Alley Party in Seattle
Aug 17, 5-7:30pm, Historic Canton Alley (Canton St, Seattle).
Enjoy music, food, and visual arts at the Canton Alley Party. The
event includes a visit to historic Canton Alley Apartment No. 6,
information about the Sun May Company, toy Rickshaw Races,
and more. For info, or to register, call (206) 623-5124 or visit
<www.wingluke.org>.
Sun Moon Earth
Aug 17, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415
SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join Tyler Nordgren as he
presents Sun Moon Earth, a book exploring how an eclipse of the
sun was transformed from a fearsome omen into a tourist
attraction, and how people of different cultures — including the
astrologers of ancient China and Babylon and the high priests of
the Maya — interpreted the dramatic events. For info, call (503)
643-3131 or visit <www.powells.com>.
Total solar eclipse party
Aug 17 & 19; Aug 17, 6:30-7:30pm, Gresham Library (385 NW
Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.); Aug 19, 2-3:30pm, Holgate Library
(7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland). Attend a total solar eclipse
party to learn more about the “Great American Total Solar
Eclipse” happening on August 21. The event includes a short
video, crafts, and a free pair of eclipse-viewing glasses to decorate
and take home. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit
<events.multcolib.org>.
Free guided canoe paddles
Aug 17 & 23, Sep 6; Aug 17, 10:30am & Sep 6, 8pm, Willamette
Park (SW Macadam Ave & SW Nebraska St, Portland); Aug 23,
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>.
“Taekwon in a Multicultural World”
Aug 18, 3-4pm, Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St,
Portland). Attend “Taekwon in a Multicultural World,” an event
offering a brief introductory history of taekwondo as well as an
interactive non-contact demonstration performed by experienced
men, women, and children. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit
<events.multcolib.org>.
Great American Eclipse at
the Oregon State Capitol
Aug 19-21, 9am-2pm (Sat-Sun), 8am-5pm (Mon), Oregon
State Capitol (900 Court St NE, Salem, Ore.). Watch the Great
American Eclipse in Salem at the Oregon State Capitol. The
three-day celebration features tower tours to the Oregon Pioneer
(August 19, 9am, 10am, 11am, noon & 1pm), a performance by
the Salem Philharmonia Orchestra (August 19, 11:30am), a
lecture by Oregon Museum of Science & Industry educator Jim
Todd (August 20, 11:30am), a narration of the eclipse by Rose
City Astronomers president Margaret Mcrea (August 21,
9:05am), self-guided building tours, and more. Free eclipse
glasses are handed out at 11:00am on August 20 and before
9:00am on August 21, while supplies last. For info, call (503)
986-1388 or visit <www.oregoncapitol.com>.
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