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legacy in the Chinatown community — over the course of a
five-year legal battle. (USA, 2017, Steve James, 88 mins.) For
info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 221-1156 or visit <www.nwfilm.
org>.
This issue’s
Community
Calendar
is brought
to you by:
Free “Forest Therapy” workshop
Oct 21 or Nov 4; Oct 21, 2-5pm; Nov 4, 10am-1pm; Columbia
Springs (12208 SE Evergreen Hwy, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend a
free “Forest Therapy” workshop at Columbia Springs. Attendees
experience a series of slow, mindful activities designed to open
and engage the senses and connect participants with nature in a
way that invites healing interactions. The workshop is held
entirely outdoors (rain or shine), and includes about half a mile of
slow walking and non-vigorous activity. For info, or to register
(required), call (360) 882-0936 or visit <www.columbiasprings.
org>.
“Architecture of Internment:
The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration”
Through Oct 28 (Mon-Fri), 8:30am-4pm, Muslim Educational
Trust (10330 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Tigard, 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 (503) 579-6621 or visit
<www.metpdx.org>. To learn more, visit <www.grahamstreet
productions.com>.
“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>.
“Discover Tech: Engineers
Make a World of Difference”
Through Dec 10, 10am-5pm (Sun), 10am-8pm (Mon),
noon-8pm (Tue-Wed), 10am-6pm (Thu-Sat), Multnomah County
Central Library, Collins Gallery (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland).
View “Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference,” a
hands-on, interactive, all-ages exhibit exploring how technology
and engineering contribute to solving national and global
problems. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.
multcolib.org>.
“Graphic Ideology: Cultural
Revolution Propaganda from China”
Through Dec 31, 11am-8pm (Wed), 11am-5pm (Thu-Sun),
University of Oregon (UO), Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
(1430 Johnson Lane, Eugene, Ore.). View “Graphic Ideology:
Cultural Revolution Propaganda from China,” an exhibit of
Chinese Cultural Revolution propaganda posters drawn from a
local private collection. For info, call (541) 346-3027 or visit
<jsma.uoregon.edu>.
“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>.
“Forced From Home”
Oct 16-22, 9am-5pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square (SW Sixth
Ave between SW Morrison St & SW Yamhill St, Portland). View
“Forced From Home,”
an outdoor exhibit
presented by Doctors
Without
Borders
(Médecins
Sans
Frontières) about the
realities of the global
refugee crisis. The free
display features an
outdoor reconstruction
of refugee settings,
“Forced From Home”
guided tours, and a
virtual-reality experience to allow visitors to learn about the
more than 65 million displaced people around the world. Tours
are held every eight minutes. For info, call (212) 679-6800 or visit
<www.doctorswithoutborders.org>.
“Argay Park Tennis Play Day”
Oct 17, 2:30-5:30pm, Argay Park (NE 141st Ave & NE Failing
St, Portland). Attend the “Argay Park Tennis Play Day,” an event
highlighting the park’s new tennis courts. Features of the
afternoon include a ribbon cutting (4:00-4:30pm), cake, and
tennis fun for all ages — free lessons, group play, and tennis for
youth. Tennis equipment is provided. For info, call (503)
823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www.portlandparks.org>.
October 16, 2017
Free “Urban Weeds” workshop
THE CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT. Attend a free preview screen-
ing of The Chinese Exclusion Act — a documentary that explores the his-
tory of Chinese immigration to the United States and its significance to
issues of globalization, immigration, labor, and civil rights today — on
October 25 at the Oregon Historical Society Museum in Portland. The
preview is followed by a discussion moderated by Gloria Lee. Pictured
is the Lim family, who were American born and educated. The exclusion
law made it difficult for the young generation to find employment, forcing
many families to seek opportunities back in China. (Lim Tong Family
Archives, photo courtesy of the Center for Asian American Media)
“Architecture of Internment:
The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration”
Oct 17, 7-8:30pm, Walters Cultural Arts Center (527 E Main
St, Hillsboro, 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
(503) 615-3485 or visit <www.hillsboro-oregon.gov>. To learn
more, visit <www.grahamstreetproductions.com>.
Oct 22, 1-3:30pm, Northeast Community Center (1630 NE
38th 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>.
“Light of Unity Festival”
Oct 22, 1-4pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial
Student Union (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend the “Light
of Unity Festival,” a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the
birth of Bahá’u’lláh, the founder of the Baha’i faith. For info, call
(503) 706-3850. To learn more, visit <www.portlandbahai.org>.
“Family Acceptance” workshop
Oct 22, 4-6pm, Warner Pacific College, Library (2219 SE 68th
Ave, Portland). Attend “Family Acceptance,” a workshop
featuring Asian-American parents sharing their experiences of
confusion, fear, love, acceptance, and celebration of their LGBTQ
(lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) children.
Parents of LGBTQ youth who would like to talk with other
parents who understand the unique cultural issues in the
community, LGBTQ people who want to come out to their
parents, people who are struggling with family acceptance, and
those who have already come out to their parents, caregivers, or
other family members are welcome to attend. Dinner is provided.
For info, or to register, call (503) 877-9379 or e-mail <api.pride@
gmail.com>.
“Only the Oaks Remain”
Oct 19, 10:19am, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and
British Columbia. Join the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on
“10/19 at 10:19.” The simultaneous drill, which aims to
emphasize the importance of emergency preparedness at home,
school, and the workplace within the Cascadia Subduction
earthquake zone, encourages participants to “Drop, Cover, and
Hold On” for one minute. Oregon’s Office of Emergency Manage-
ment (OEM) is also urging everyone to be “2 Weeks Ready” for
earthquakes and other disasters. For info, call (503) 378-2911 or
visit <http://bit.ly/2ktFjex>. To learn more, or to register a group
for the shakeout, visit <www.shakeout.org/oregon>.
Oct 22-Jan 8, 11am-3pm (Tue-Sat), noon-3pm (Sun), Oregon
Nikkei Legacy Center (121 NW Second Ave, Portland). View
“Only the Oaks Remain: The Story of the Tuna Canyon Detention
Station,” an exhibit that tells the true stories of people who were
targeted as dangerous enemy aliens and imprisoned by the U.S.
Department of Justice during World War II at the Tuna Canyon
Detention Station in the Tujunga neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The display features rare artifacts such as photographs, letters,
and diaries that bring the experiences of prisoners — who
included Japanese, German, and Italian immigrants as well as
extradited Japanese Peruvians — to life. For info, call (503)
224-1458 or visit <www.oregonnikkei.org>. To learn more, visit
<www.tunacanyon.org>.
Luuwit View Park grand opening
Free weatherization workshop
Oct 21, 11am-2pm, Luuwit View Park (NE 127th Ave & NE
Fremont St, Portland). Attend the grand opening of Luuwit View
Park. Features of the afternoon include free food, games, and
family fun. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit
<www.portlandparks.org>.
Oct 24, 5:30-7:30pm, Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave,
Portland). Take part in a free weatherization workshop focusing
on simple, do-it-yourself techniques to keep homes warmer while
saving money and conserving energy. Income-qualified
Multnomah County residents receive a free kit of weatherization
materials. For info, or to register (required), call (503) 284-6827,
ext. 108, e-mail <energy@communityenergyproject.org>, or visit
<www.communityenergyproject.org>.
Great ShakeOut
Northwest China Council lunch talk
Oct 21, 11:45am-1:30pm, Golden Horse Seafood Restaurant
(238 NW Fourth Ave, Portland). Attend a Northwest China
Council luncheon lecture featuring professor Jennifer Hubbert of
Lewis & Clark College. The talk addresses China’s quest to “win
the hearts and minds” of global citizens through exporting
culture in the form of Confucius Institute Chinese language
programs, including questions about freedom of speech and
inquiry, globalization, and student perspective. For info, or to
register, call (503) 973-5451 or visit <www.nwchina.org>.
“Beginning Cybersecurity”
Oct 21, 2-4pm, Capitol Hill Library (10723 SW Capitol Hwy,
Portland). Learn how to stay safe online at “Beginning
Cybersecurity.” Topics include creating a secure password (and
why to do it), recognizing and avoiding scam e-mails and identity
theft, identifying security concerns with mobile apps, and
understanding the basics of encryption. Participants may bring a
laptop or mobile device or use a library computer. For info, or to
register (required), call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.
multcolib.org>.
IMOGAP grand reopening party
Oct 21-22, noon (Sat)-noon (Sun), Interactive Museum of
Gaming and Puzzlery (15607 SW 116th Ave, King City, Ore.).
Enjoy the grand reopening party of the Interactive Museum of
Gaming and Puzzlery while also celebrating the second annual
THRAG (Twenty-four Hour Raffle and Game-a-thon). The event
features giant chess, Skittles Tops, Race for the Galaxy, Wheel of
Fortune, giant Jenga, Dungeons & Dragons with guest DMs,
raffles, a silent auction, snacks, music, and more. For info, call
(503) 968-9998 or visit <www.imogap.org>.
Abacus: Small Enough to Jail
Oct 21-22, 7pm (Sat), 4:30pm (Sun), Portland Art Museum,
Northwest Film Center, Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park
Ave, Portland). Watch Abacus: Small Enough to Jail, a film that
tells the saga of the Chinese immigrant Sung family, owners of
Abacus Federal Savings of Chinatown, New York, which elicits
both outrage and humor. Accused of mortgage fraud by
Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R. Vance, Jr., Abacus, with
just six branches catering to small businesses and families,
became the only U.S. bank to face criminal charges in the wake of
the 2008 financial crisis. The indictment and subsequent trial
forced the Sung family to defend themselves — and their bank’s
Civic-engagement workshop
Oct 24, 6-7:30pm, Albina Library (3605 NE 15th Ave,
Portland). Attend a civic-engagement workshop hosted by Senior
Advocates for Generational Equity. The class, which includes
short presentations, interactive activities, and discussions,
highlights the personal rewards and health benefits of civic
engagement and helps participants affirm the causes they care
about and how they want to make a difference. For info, call (503)
988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. To register (required),
visit <www.conta.cc/2wCJTkX>.
The Japanese Lover
Oct 24, 6:30-7:45pm, Fairview-Columbia Library (1520 NE
Village St, Fairview, Ore.). Engage in conversation about
literature at a Pageturners discussion sponsored by Friends of
the Library. The book for discussion is Isabel Allende’s The
Japanese Lover, a novel about the love that blossoms between a
polish immigrant and a Japanese American living in San
Francisco, and how their lives are changed by his internment
following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. For info, call
(503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
The Chinese Exclusion Act
Oct 25, 7-8:30pm, Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200
SW Park Ave, Portland). Attend a free preview screening of The
Chinese Exclusion Act, a documentary that explores the history of
Chinese immigration to the United States and its significance to
issues of globalization, immigration, labor, and civil rights today
through powerful and illuminating visuals, historical
documents, testimonies, and the insight of leading scholars and
experts. The preview is followed by a discussion presented by the
Chinese American Citizens Alliance moderated by Gloria Lee.
For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>.
“Slabtown’s Ghosts and Murders”
Oct 25-26, 6:30-7:30pm; Oct 25, Multnomah County Central
Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland); Oct 26, Hollywood Library
(4040 NE Tillamook St, Portland). Join ghost historian Tanya
Lyn March for “Slabtown’s Ghosts and Murders,” a presentation
of ghost stories, unexplained encounters, and crime narratives
from the northwest Portland neighborhood known as Slabtown,
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