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August 21, 2017 COMMUNITY CALENDAR Continued from page 10 CU’s College of Education, the Kaiser Permanente 3 to Ph.D. Wellness Center, an early childhood education center, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) & maker spaces, a food club with organic, nutritious products from Pacific Foods of Oregon, and more. For info, call (503) 916-5686. To learn more, or to reserve space, visit <www.3tophd.org>. “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” Aug 29, 10-11pm; repeats Aug 31, 2-3am; Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB Plus). Watch “Hong Kong,” an episode of the travel show “I’ll Have What Phil’s Having” in which host Phil tries hot pot and a dish of century-old eggs and also seeks medical aid in the form of unusual tea. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. OMSI After Dark: “Oceans” Aug 30, 7-11pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Peruse Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) exhibits, watch live demonstrations, and more at OMSI After Dark, an event for persons age 21 and older. Visitors can taste and learn the science behind food and beverages while probing OMSI’s exhibits and labs at the event, which this month dives into the science behind the deep blue seas (and oceans) of the world. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit <www.omsi.edu>. “The Mekong River with Sue Perkins” Aug 30, 8-9pm; repeats Sep 1, 1-2am; 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 China, home to the source of the mighty river, and explores its economic transformation. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. “Pick it Up, Portland!” Aug 31, 9am-noon, Select Portland parks, neighborhoods, natural areas & trails. Join hundreds of other volunteers to clean up 11 parks, neighborhoods, natural areas, and trails at “Pick it Up, Portland!” Participants work together to remove harmful trash from the environment and improve the health of Portland. For info, or to register, call (503) 844-9571 or 1-800-333-SOLV (7658), ext. 321, or visit <www.solveoregon.org>. Community “American Obon” traces the development of bon odori in North America The summer obon festival, which is eagerly anticipated within Nikkei communities throughout North America, is an event at which people gather for a memorial observance honoring ancestors while also enjoying camaraderie, cultural performances, and food. The most iconic element of the festival occurs when participants gather in a circle for bon odori (obon dancing), a tradition that was introduced to the west coast of the United States in the 1930s by Rev. Yoshio Iwanaga (1900-1950). Iwanaga’s pioneering activities are celebrated in “American Obon: Dancing in Joy and Remembrance,” an exhibit currently on display at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center. The exhibit traces the development of bon odori in North America through archival photos, audio, and rare video footage on loan from the Iwanaga family, dance scholar Linda Akiyama, and Buddhist Churches of America. The exhibit, curated by Dr. Wynn Kiyama, also highlights the obon tradition in Portland, Oregon with photographs from the Oregon Nikkei Endowment’s Frank C. Hirahara collection. “American Obon: Dancing in Joy and Remembrance” is on view through October 15 at the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center, located at 121 N.W. Second Avenue in Portland. On Saturday, August 26 from 11:00am to 3:00pm as part of a Family Day event, and on Thursday, September 7 from 4:00 to 7:00pm as part of First Thursday activities, admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public. To learn more, call (503) 224-1458 or visit <www.oregon nikkei.org>. Rev. Yoshio Iwanaga (1900-1950) is seen dancing at an obon festival in the 1940s. Iwanaga introduced bon odori (obon dancing) to the west coast of the United States in the 1930s. (Photo courtesy of Linda Akiyama and Wynn Kiyama) ‘SUM OF 10’ COLUMBIA RIVER VIEW HOME! 5 4 1 2 “Remembering the Puyallup Assembly Center: ‘Camp Harmony’” Sep 2, 10-11am, Washington State Fair Events Center, Coca-Cola Stage (110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, Wash.). Attend “Remembering the Puyallup Assembly Center: ‘Camp Harmony,’” an event honoring and remembering the 7,300 Japanese and Americans of Japanese descent who were sent to the Puyallup Fairgrounds between April and September 1942 after the issuance of Executive Order 9066. The gathering features a keynote address by Tom Ikeda, the executive director of DENSHO. Attendees should enter the fairgrounds at the Red Gate. Parking is available in the Red Parking Lot. For info, call (206) 841-7814 or visit <www.puyallupvalleyjacl.org>. To buy tickets, visit <www.TheFair.com/pac>. Mandarin internet basics Sep 2, Oct 7, Nov 4 & Dec 2, 10:30am-12:30pm, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Attend a four-part series to learn the basics of the internet and websites, taught by friendly, patient staff in Mandarin. Basic computer skills are highly recommended. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. $2 Days at OMSI Sep 3, 9:30am-7pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Take advantage of low-cost admission to the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) during the first Sunday of each month. The $2 ticket includes general admission to the museum. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit <www.omsi.edu>. Free citizenship classes Sep 5-Nov 9 (Tue & Thu), 2:30-4pm, Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St, Portland). Learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen and prepare for the citizenship interview at a 20-session series of free classes taught in English by a volunteer from SOAR Legal. Participants learn about U.S. history and government. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 11 8 3 7 9 7 9 7 8 1 5 3 1 4 8 7 5 8 Classic brick estate home on nearly 3/4 acre in top-notch Vancouver neighborhood. Convenient access to I-5 or I-205 commute: about 10 miles to downtown Portland; about 8 miles to PDX airport. Consider the tax benefits of WA: no state income tax or CEO tax! This beauty offers 5 Bdrs, 4.5 Bths & nearly 7,000 sq. ft. of living area. Amenities include diving pool, English garden & pro tennis court. Great home for entertaining large groups, indoors or out. New high-quality roof 2015. Offered at $2,795,000. 1 7 3 6 9 1 5 2 4 Difficulty EASY level: Easy #54837 # 27 Instructions: Fill in the grid so that the digits 1 through 9 appear one time each in every row, col- umn, and 3x3 box. Presented by: David & LaVern Heiner Windermere Stellar 12500 SE 2nd Circle, Suite 205 Vancouver, WA 98684 Solution to last issue’s puzzle (360) 607-1950 Puzzle #83193 (Hard) All solutions available at <www.sudoku.com>. 8 9 5 7 2 4 1 6 3 7 1 2 3 5 6 9 8 4 4 6 3 9 1 8 7 5 2 Become an online reader! International Literacy Day 2017 Sep 9, 2-4pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland). Receive help with reading, GED preparation, citizenship, and learning English while meeting with more than 15 community groups, including Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Portland Meet Portland, Portland Community College, and the Refugee Center Online. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “Star Party: Autumnal Equinox” Sep 9, 7pm, 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: Autumnal Equinox,” a celebration presented by the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry and Rose City Astronomers. The event is an opportunity to celebrate the beginning of autumn while viewing the stars and other objects through a variety of telescopes. Viewing highlights, which begin at sunset, include Saturn, the waning gibbous moon, and more. For info, call (503) 797-4000. To check for weather-related updates and cancellations, visit <www.omsi.edu/starparties>. Visit <www.asianreporter.com> and click on the “Online Paper (PDF)” link to download our last two issues. 9 4 8 5 3 1 2 7 6 5 3 7 8 6 2 4 9 1 6 2 1 4 9 7 5 3 8 2 5 9 6 4 3 8 1 7 3 8 4 1 7 5 6 2 9 1 7 6 2 8 9 3 4 5