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Community
November 20, 2017
Proper Thanksgiving Day feast
Photo courtesy of Beth Takekawa
This issue’s
Community
Calendar
is brought
to you by:
“Wells Fargo and the
Asian Pacific Community”
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>.
Senior Health Insurance
Benefits Assistance (SHIBA)
Nov 30, Dec 7, 14, 21 & 28, 5:45-7:45pm, Hillsdale Library
(1525 SW Sunset Blvd, Portland). Schedule an appointment to
meet with highly trained volunteer counsellors at a free Medicare
information event focusing on comparing insurance options,
untangling paperwork and problems, appealing benefit denials,
and reporting Medicare fraud. To schedule a one-hour
appointment (required), call (503) 988-3646. For info, call (503)
988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>.
“Discover Tech: Engineers
Make a World of Difference”
Photo courtesy of Dean Wong
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>.
“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>.
COME OUT AND PLAY. “Come Out and Play: Adventures in the
Neighborhood,” an exhibit that looks at the many ways children have
played in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District, and what play might
look like today, is on view through January 8 at the Wing Luke Museum
of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle. Pictured are children
biking in 1926 (top photo) and a boy playing Dominoes (bottom photo).
“Graphic Ideology: Cultural
Revolution Propaganda from China”
Nov 20, 7:30pm, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway,
Portland). Attend “Coral Kingdoms and Empires of Ice,” a
“National Geographic Live” talk by underwater photographer
David Doubilet and aquatic biologist and photojournalist
Jennifer Hayes. The duo talk about their explorations of the coral
triangle — which is the center of the world in terms of marine
biodiversity and includes the Philippines, Indonesia, and Kimbe
Bay, Papua New Guinea — as well as their exploits in Antarctica
filming leopard seals, penguins, shipwrecks, and icebergs and in
Canada’s Gulf of St. Lawrence, witnessing whales, wolfish,
salmon, and the harp seal. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503)
248-4335 or visit <www.portland5.com>.
For info, call (360) 999-5138 or visit <www.ptdirectcare.com>.
“National Geographic Live”
Through 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>.
Turkey Trot at PIR
“Come Out and Play”
Nov 23, 7:30am-1pm (Portland), 8am-1pm (Clark County),
American Red Cross, Portland Donor Center (3131 N Vancouver
Ave, Portland) & Clark County Donor Center (5109 NE 82nd Ave,
Vancouver, Wash.). Roll up your sleeve and help those in need
before sitting down to your feast this Thanksgiving. Donors to the
annual Red Cross Thanksgiving Day blood drive receive a free pie
(while supplies last). For info, or to schedule a donation
appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit
<www.redcrossblood.org>.
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>.
Free school vaccinations
Ongoing (Mon-Fri), 8am-5pm, Patient Direct Care (209 E
Main St, #121, Battle Ground, Wash.). Students younger than 19
years old are invited to a free vaccination clinic to meet school
requirements. Participants should call in advance to ensure
availability of vaccinations and also bring immunization records.
Nov 29, 6-8:30pm, Whitaker Ponds Nature Park (7040 NE
47th Ave, Portland). Attend “Attracting Pollinators to the Urban
Garden,” a free sustainable garden workshop at which
participants learn about the bees, flies, beetles, moths, and
butterflies that provide vital pollination services in urban
gardens, and also discover which plants can help attract and
support them. For info, or to register (required), call (503)
935-5368 or visit <www.emswcd.org>.
Nov 30, 6pm, Portland State University, Smith Memorial
Student Union, Room 238 (1825 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend
“Hear the Voices of the Dead? Religious Experience and the
Northeast Japan Disaster,” a free talk about the lingering social
consequences of the March 2011 triple disaster in Japan. The
lecture is led by professor Jun’ichi Isomae of the International
Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto. For info, call
(503) 725-8577 or visit <www.pdx.edu/cjs>.
Currently on display, 10am-5pm (Mon-Sat), noon-5pm (Sun),
Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave,
Portland). View “Oregon Voices: Change and Challenge in
Modern Oregon History,” a display that took five years to create.
The interactive exhibit, which tells Oregon’s story from 1950
forward, includes films, photographs, recordings, digital
documents, and interpretive graphs. Admission to the museum is
free for Multnomah County residents and all Oregon school
groups. For info, call (503) 222-1741 or visit <www.ohs.org>.
“Only the Oaks Remain”
Free “Attracting Pollinators” workshop
“Hear the Voices of the Dead?”
“Oregon Voices”
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>.
Nov 23, noon-4pm, Celebration Tabernacle (8131 N Denver
Ave, Portland). Enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal and community
warmth at Proper’s annual Thanksgiving Day feast, featuring
traditional and vegetarian options in addition to music,
entertainment, and activities for children. The meal is held in a
wheelchair accessible space. For info, call (503) 890-5393 or visit
<www.properusa.org>.
Nov 22, 5:30pm (packet pickup & parking opens), 6:45pm
(children’s trot), 7-10pm (turkey trot), 7:05pm (relay start),
Portland International Raceway (1940 N Victory Blvd, Portland).
Gear up for Thanksgiving with a children’s trot, a relay, or a 5K
run/walk at Portland International Raceway (PIR) amidst the
Winter Wonderland light display. The event features a race
goody bag, sponsor giveaways, pumpkin pie, a finisher mug, and
more. Dogs and strollers are allowed on the course. For info, or to
register, call (503) 292-4626 or visit <www.htcraceseries.com>.
Thanksgiving Day blood drive
Turkey Trot at the Oregon Zoo
Nov 23, 7:45am-noon, World Forestry Center & the Oregon
Zoo (4033 & 4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Start your
Thanksgiving holiday with a third-mile Tot Trot or an
invigorating four-mile run or walk at the Oregon Zoo’s annual
Turkey Trot. Organized by the Oregon Road Runners Club, the
event features a trek through Washington Park, the
International Rose Gardens, and the Oregon Zoo. Participants
finish inside the zoo at Elephant Plaza. For info, or to register,
call (503) 646-7867 or visit <www.orrc.net>.
Union Gospel Mission Thanksgiving meal
Nov 23, 10am-1pm, Union Gospel Mission (15 NW Third Ave,
Portland). Those in need and the homeless are invited to join the
Union Gospel Mission for a free traditional Thanksgiving meal.
For those who would like to help families in need, the
organization is seeking donations. For info, or to make a
donation, call (503) 274-4483 or visit <www.ugmportland.org>.
“Understanding Rx Interactions”
Dec 1, 11am-1pm, Phamacy.com (7901 SE Powell Blvd, Suite
J, Portland). Learn about the dangers of drug interactions at
“Understanding Rx Interactions,” a free workshop presented in
Vietnamese, Russian, Spanish, and English. The event, which
covers prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, dietary
supplements, and more, is led by Jasmine Nguyen, Ph.D., an
independent compounding pharmacist, and moderated by Mara
Woloshin, a national Medicare and Medicaid speaker. For info,
call (503) 384-2475 or visit <www.pdxpharmacy.com>.
Health insurance information &
enrollment assistance
Dec 1-2, 8-9 & 14; Dec 2 & 9, 2:30-3:30pm, Multnomah County
Central Library, Computer Learning Center (801 SW 10th Ave,
Portland); Dec 1 & 8, 10am-2pm & Dec 9, 1:30-5:30pm, Holgate
Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland); Dec 1, 10am-6pm, Dec
8, 1-6pm & Dec 14, noon-5pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd
Ave, Portland). Attend an information session about the 2018
open enrollment period for individual health insurance plans,
which runs through December 15, 2017. Participants have an
opportunity to ask questions, learn about changes, and review
the enrollment process. Interpreters are available upon request
(48 hours advance notice is requested). For info, call (503)
988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. To register, call (503)
988-5841.
$2 Days at OMSI
Dec 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>.
Pokémon Club at Gresham Library
Dec 4, 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>.
Human Rights Awards luncheon
Dec 7, 11:30am-1pm, Immigrant and Refugee Community
Organization (10301 NE Glisan St, Portland). Attend the Human
Rights Awards luncheon presented by the Portland Human
Rights Commission. Awards bestowed at the event include
Lifetime Achievement (Sharon Gary-Smith), Outstanding
Organization (Western States Center), and Emerging Leader
(Chanpone Sinlapasai-Okamura). Free tickets are available on a
first-come, first-served basis. For info, call Tatiana at (503)
823-4432 or e-mail <tatiana.elejalde@portlandoregon.gov>. To
learn more, or to reserve tickets in advance (highly recom-
mended), call (503) 823-4433 or visit <www.portlandonline.com/
equityandhumanrights>.
“Architecture of Internment:
The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration”
Dec 16-Jan 16, 10am-8pm (Mon-Thu), 10am-6pm (Fri-Sat),
1-5pm (Sun), Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (645 NW
Monroe Ave, Corvallis, 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) 766-6926 or visit <www.cbcpubliclibrary.net>. To learn
more, visit <www.grahamstreetproductions.com>.