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Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community September 4, 2017 Participants should bring immunization records. For info, call (360) 852-9070. Photo courtesy of Dave Eskenazi This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: “Wells Fargo and the Asian Pacific Community” Photo courtesy of Louise Ono Currently on display (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm, Wells Fargo Center, Second Floor (1300 SW Fifth Ave, Portland). View “Wells Fargo and the Asian Pacific Community,” a free exhibit at the Wells Fargo History Museum focusing on the Asian community in Oregon and beyond. The display features images and artifacts from Wells Fargo’s corporate archives, the Oregon Historical Society, and the Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site in John Day, Oregon, and highlights Chinese-owned companies, such as the Twin Wo Company and the Wing Sing Company. To arrange a guided group tour for 30 or more people, call (503) 886-1102 or e-mail <steve.m.greenwood@wellsfargo.com>. For info, visit <www.wellsfargohistory.com>. “Park(ing) Day” Through Sep 15 (applications accepted). Apply for a permit to participate in “Park(ing) Day,” held September 15 as part of the Portland in the Streets Community Grant Program. Participants are able to temporarily turn street parking spaces into parklets of their own design, inspiring creative placemaking and high- lighting different uses of the public right-of-way. For info, call (503) 823-5185 or visit <www.portlandinthestreets.com>. To request an application for “Park(ing) Day,” e-mail <pbot communityevent@portlandoregon.gov>. WHO’S GOT GAME! Learn about world-famous competitors as well as everyday people who have made sports an important part of their lives at “Who’s Got Game!” The interactive exhibit features personal stories that come alive through photographs, oral histories, and memorabilia. Pictured are the Mikasa and Cherry teams, Dugdale Park, 1911 (top photo) and Ono Bill and Tak bowling (bottom photo). “Who’s Got Game!” Free citizenship classes Through Sep 17 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Learn about the connections between sports and Asian Pacific American identities, struggles, and triumphs at “Who’s Got Game!” The interactive exhibit — which includes world-famous competitors as well as everyday people who have made sports an important part of their lives — features personal stories that come alive through photographs, oral histories, and memorabilia. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. 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>. One World, One Sky Sep 6, 2-4pm, Beaverton City Library, Meeting Room A (12375 SW Fifth St, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend “Medicare 101,” an informational session to help individuals prepare for open enrollment for Medicare, which begins October 15 and ends December 7. Participants learn about Medicare Parts A and B, prescription drug coverage (Part D), Medigap secondary coverage, fraud prevention, and open enrollment. For info, or to register (suggested), call (503) 846-3094. Through Sep 17 (Tue-Sun), 12:30pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry, Kendall Planetarium (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). Watch One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure, a film following Big Bird, Elmo, and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, on a fanciful trip from Sesame Street to the Moon. On their journey of discovery, the friends learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and, of course, the Moon — and how very different it is from Earth. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit <www.omsi.edu>. “Courage and Compassion” Through Sep 23 (Mon-Sat), 10am-5pm, Willamette Heritage Center (1313 Mill St SE, #200, Salem, Ore.). View “Courage and Compassion: Our Shared Story of the Japanese-American World War II Experience,” an exhibit that chronicles the Japanese- American experience during World War II and tells local stories of bravery and tolerance from the Willamette Valley. The interactive exhibit features images and audio of firsthand accounts, including interviews with Japanese-American soldiers from the Go for Broke National Education Center’s oral-history collection. For info, call (503) 585-7012 or visit <www. willametteheritage.org>. National Preparedness Month Through Sep 30 (daily), 7am. As part of National Preparedness Month, the Clark Regional Emergency Services Agency (CRESA) is hosting its “30 Days, 30 Ways Preparedness Challenge,” an online social media game and contest in which players are given a daily challenge at 7:00am west coast time. Participants can play as many days as they would like throughout the month and winners receive prizes. The national theme this year is “Disasters Don’t Plan Ahead ... You Can!” For info, call (360) 737-1911, or visit <www.30days30ways.com> or <www.clark.wa.gov>. “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>. “Come Out and Play” Through Jan 8 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Come Out and Play: Adventures in the Neighborhood,” an exhibit that looks at the many ways children have played in the Chinatown-International District, and what play might look like today. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. “Do You Know Bruce?” Through Feb 11 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Learn about Bruce Lee — including his multifaceted approach to life — at “Do You Know Bruce?” Part three of the display — “Day in the Life of Bruce Lee: Do You Know Bruce?” — explores what it took to become “Bruce Lee.” Attendees get a glimpse of how Lee approached every day — from his personal habits, routines, and workout strategies to his written and visual art, reading, and time with family and friends — in the final segment of the three-year exhibit. For info, call (206) 623-5124, or visit <www.wingluke.org> or <www.doyouknowbruce.com>. “Medicare 101” info session 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>. Rose City United match Sep 10, noon, Providence Park (SW 18th Ave & SW Morrison St, Portland). Watch the Rose City United match, a charitable event featuring a soccer match played between teams representing the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) and Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R), as well as interactive booths and tours of PPB and PF&R emergency vehicles. Although free, match attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for the PPB’s Sunshine Division, a children’s toy for PF&R’s Toy & Joy Makers, or cash as a donation. Donations are accepted at Gate 2. For info, call (503) 553-5555 or visit <www.portlandtimbers.com>. Bike Beaverton Sep 10, 1-3pm, Beaverton City Park (SW Fifth St & SW Hall Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend Bike Beaverton, a family-friendly event featuring a bike-safety rodeo (1:00pm), a community bike ride (2:00pm), free frozen treats, helmet fittings, safety checks, and free giveaways. Helmets are required (the NW Bicycle Safety Council provides free helmets to those without one) and water bottles are recommended. For info, or to register, call (503) 526-2559 or visit <www.beavertonoregon.gov/BikeBeaverton>. September 11 Memorial Blood Drive Sep 11, 7:30am-5:30pm, Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R), Station 1 (55 SW Ash St, Portland). The American Red Cross and Portland Fire & Rescue are joining together for the September 11 Memorial Blood Drive to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Community members are encouraged to roll up a sleeve and join Portland firefighters in the donation drive. Donors of all blood types — especially O negative, A negative, and B negative — are needed. For info, call (503) 823-3700. To register, visit <www.redcross blood.org>. To donate at PF&R Station 1, use sponsor code “PortlandFire.” Max Gladstone in conversation with Fonda Lee Sep 11, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join Max Gladstone in conversation with Fonda Lee in Beaverton. The two discuss Gladstone’s newest book, The Ruin of Angels, the sixth novel in his Hugo-nominated Craft Sequence. For info, call (503) 643-3131 or visit <www.powells.com>. Free back-to-school vaccinations Sep 11, 18 & 25, 8am-7pm, Doc Harris Stadium (1125 NE 22nd Ave, Camas, Wash.). Attend a free walk-in vaccination clinic for students younger than 19 years old. Vaccination services are provided by Sea Mar Vancouver Medical Clinic. “Architecture of Internment: The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration” Sep 11-Oct 14 (Mon-Fri), 8:30am-4pm; Sep 11, 6:30pm (reception & discussion); Muslim Educational Trust (10330 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Tigard, Ore.). View “Architecture of Intern- ment: 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. A reception and discussion takes place September 11 at 6:30pm; light refreshments are provided. For info, call (503) 579-6621 or visit <www.metpdx.org>. To learn more, visit <www.graham streetproductions.com>. “Experienced Women of Color in the Workplace” Sep 12, 6pm (doors open), 7-9:15pm (talk), McMenamins Kennedy School (5736 NE 33rd Ave, Portland). Attend “Experienced Women of Color in the Workplace,” an event held as part of “Race Talks,” a series of free community dialogues facilitated by trained volunteers from Resolutions Northwest. For info, call (971) 222-8254, e-mail <racetalks01@gmail.com>, or visit <www.racetalkspdx.com>. “Taiwan & China: A U.S. Problem?” Sep 13, 5:30-8pm, Szechuan Chef (5331 SW Macadam Ave, Portland). Attend the annual meeting and dinner event of the Northwest China Council. The event features a talk by modern China historian Tony Kane — “Taiwan & China: A U.S. Problem?” — which focuses on the shifting policy position of the United States in Taiwan and China. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 973-5451 or visit <www.nwchina.org>. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” course Sep 13-Oct 18 (Wed), 1-2:30pm. Sign up for “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” a free interactive class for unpaid family caregivers. Participants — working from their own computers with internet connections — learn how to reduce personal stress, communicate needs effectively in challenging situations, deal with difficult emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 846-3089. Free emergency preparedness workshop Sep 14, 6-7:30pm, Belmont Library (1038 SE César Chávez Blvd, Portland). Attend “Prepare! Get Ready in Two Weeks for All Types of Disasters,” a free interactive workshop on emergency preparedness and social resilience presented by local Sunnyside Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET) members. Participants, whether renters or homeowners, learn about tools and materials needed to take steps in preparation for emergencies and receive a copy of Prepare! A Resource Guide, which is published by the American Red Cross. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. To learn more, visit <www.oregonredcross.org/getprepared>. Mas Arai mystery series Sep 14, 7pm, Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Join other mystery fans at the Deadly Diversions Book Group, who this month discuss Naomi Hirahara’s Mas Arai mystery series. For info, call (503) 643-3131 or visit <www.powells.com>. “Celebrating Indian Culture” Sep 15, 6:30pm, Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center (9985 SW 125th Ave, Beaverton, Ore.). See related story on page 11. Why Buddhism Is True Sep 15, 7:30pm, Powell’s City of Books (1005 W Burnside St, Portland). Join Robert Wright as he presents Why Buddhism Is True, a book that explores how and why meditation can serve as the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age. For info, call (503) 228-4651 or visit <www.powells.com>. Free “Urban Weeds” workshop Sep 16, 9:30am-noon, City of Portland Water Pollution Control Laboratory (6543 N Burlington Ave, Portland). Attend “Urban Weeds,” a free sustainable garden workshop at which participants learn about the most common garden and landscape weeds, find out how the aggressive plants take over yards, and receive tips to get the upper hand on weeds without turning to synthetic herbicides. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 935-5368 or visit <www.emswcd.org>. “Camas 4 Kids Health Fair & Food Drive” Sep 16, 10am-2pm, Doc Harris Stadium (1125 NE 22nd Ave, Camas, Wash.). Attend the “Camas 4 Kids Health Fair & Food Drive,” a free event offering pediatric health screenings, immunizations, health and nutrition information, exercise demonstrations, activities for kids, and more. Participants should bring immunization records. For info, call (360) 838-2440 or visit <www.facebook.com/CamasSchoolsSHAC>. “Salem River 2 Ridge Relay” Sep 17, Mid-Willamette Valley (Salem, Ore.). Join the “Salem River 2 Ridge Relay,” an event modelled after Japan’s popular “Sea to Summit” events. The relay consist of three legs: leg one is a 6.2-mile paddle on the Willamette River, leg two consists of a 47.8-mile bike ride through farmlands, and leg three is a hike along a 5.8-mile loop through Silver Falls State Park. Participants compete as part of a relay team or as individuals. The event kicks off September 16 with a free environmental symposium from noon to 4:00pm in the amphitheatre at Riverfront Park. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 581-4325 or visit <www.salemriver2Ridge.com>. Continued on page 11