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Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER Community Public Affairs Forum. Guest speakers include Oregon state representative Andrea Salinas representing the “yes” side and Lindsay Berschauer of Oregonians Against More Healthcare Taxes representing the “no” side. The special election is held January 23. For directions to the forum venue, call (503) 972-1599. For info, visit <www.washingtoncountyforum.org>. This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: Oregon Ballot Measure 101 forum Jan 9, 6:30pm (doors open), 7-8pm (forum), Multnomah Building, Boardroom (501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland). Join the League of Women Voters of Portland for a free public forum on Oregon Ballot Measure 101, which is a veto referendum to repeal parts of a bill (HB2391) passed by the 2017 legislature to provide funding for healthcare for low-income Oregonians through a temporary assessment on insurers and some hospitals. A “yes” vote would retain the funding and the federal matching funds; a “no” vote removes the funding provisions in the bill. Guest panelists present information about the ballot measure from both sides of the issue. The special election is held January 23. For info, call (503) 228-1675. To view the forum online, visit <www.lwvpdx.org>. “Only the Oaks Remain” 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>. Renter’s rights class in Vietnamese Jan 14, 2:30-4pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Learn about your rights and responsibilities at all stages of the renting process — searching for a home, filling out applications, paying deposits and fees, requesting repairs, moving out, and more — at a renter’s rights class presented in Vietnamese. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events. multcolib.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>. Yasmin Nguyen: “From FOMO to MOFO” “Architecture of Internment: The Buildup to Wartime Incarceration” Through 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>. “Sawasdee Thailand” Through Jan 17, 10am-5pm (Mon-Fri), 1-4pm (Sat), World Beat Gallery, Reed Opera House (189 Liberty St SE, Second Floor, Salem, Ore.). View “Sawasdee Thailand,” a display featuring pottery, nap mats, traditional clothing, instruments, and many other unique and fascinating items from Thailand, a country located in the center of the Indochinese peninsula in Southeast Asia. Proceeds from the art sale benefit the Association for the Promotion of the Status of Women in Bangkok. For info, call (503) 581-2004 or visit <www.salem multicultural.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>. WHAT’S IN YOUR CUP? “What’s in Your Cup? Community- Brewed Culture,” an exhibit that looks at the beverages that have given life to communities — from farmers and families who nurture the raw materi- als to friends and kin who bond over shared drinks — is on view through September 16 at Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific Ameri- can Experience. The display explores stories of the growers, scientists, and innovators who created and continue to adapt Asian beverages so cultures can thrive. “What’s in Your Cup?” also speaks to the histories of commerce, colonization, and survival embodied in the beverages, includ- ing the personal story of a Filipino coffee producer (pictured) working to increase the value of Filipino coffee by connecting growers to consumers across the world. (Photo/Rennell Salumbre, courtesy of Kalsada) communities — from farmers and families who nurture the raw materials to friends and kin who bond over shared drinks. The display explores stories of the growers, scientists, and innovators who created and continue to adapt Asian beverages so cultures can thrive. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke. org>. Deadline to register to vote in Oregon Jan 2 (last day to register to vote in Oregon). Oregon residents must register to vote by Tuesday, January 2 in order to participate in the January 23 special election. To be eligible to register, a potential voter must be a resident of Oregon, a citizen of the United States, and at least 17 years of age. Ballots for the special election are sent to registered voters beginning January 3; all ballots must be received by county election offices no later than January 23 at 8:00pm. For info, call the Oregon Elections Division at (503) 986-1518. To learn how to register, visit <www.oregonvotes.org> or go to your county election office. Mahjong group Jan 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 1-4pm, Gresham Library (385 NW Miller Ave, Gresham, Ore.). Players of all skill levels are invited to join a mahjong group. A coach is available to teach new players. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “What’s in Your Cup? Community-Brewed Culture” “Healthcare Measure 101: A Look at Both Sides” Through Sep 16 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “What’s in Your Cup? Community-Brewed Culture,” an exhibit that looks at the beverages that have given life to Jan 8, 11:30am (doors open), noon (forum), Golden Valley Brew Pub & Restaurant (1520 NW Bethany Blvd, Beaverton, Ore.). Attend “Healthcare Measure 101: A Look at Both Sides,” a free voter-education event hosted by the Washington County Black Pearl Acupuncture - Acute/Chronic Pain (i.e. neck, back, sciatica & shoulder) - Treating & Preventing the flu and colds - Stress Relief - Headaches/Migraines www.blackpearlacupuncture.com Sita Symonette Licensed Acupuncturist seasymonettea@gmail.com Call to schedule an appointment: (503) 308-9363 505 N.W. Ninth Ave., Portland, OR 97209 It’s not always easy to manage diabetes, but I keep trying by taking it one day at a time. For more information, please call 1-800-860-8747 or visit www.ndep.nih.gov. Jan 18, 11:30am-1:30pm, Portland City Grill (111 SW Fifth Ave, 30th Floor, Portland). Attend “From FOMO to MOFO,” a talk by thought leader, speaker, podcast host, and entrepreneur Yasmin Nguyen, who shares specific, actionable strategies to release FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) to become a MOFO (Manifestor of Fantastic Opportunities). For info, or to register (required by January 15 at 4:00pm), call (503) 308-9532 or visit <www.wifsportlandmetro.org>. Tohoku no Shingetsu: A New Moon Over Tohoku Jan 18, 6:30pm, Epworth United Methodist Church (1333 SE 28th Ave, Portland). Watch a screening of Tohoku no Shingetsu: A New Moon Over Tohoku, a film about love, survival, and Japanese tradition in the aftermath of the 2011 earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disaster in northeastern Japan. Shot on location over two-and-a-half years in the coastal villages of Miyagi, Iwate, and Fukushima, the documentary chronicles a healing journey of both the Canadian-Japanese filmmaker and the Japanese residents affected by the disaster. The screening is preceded by refreshments and a short meeting of the Portland Japanese American Citizens League. (Canada & Japan, 2016, Linda Ohama, 98 mins.) For info, call (503) 232-5253. “National Geographic Live” Jan 22, 7:30pm, Newmark Theatre (1111 SW Broadway, Portland). Attend “Rhinos, Rickshaws, and Revolutions,” a “National Geographic Live” talk by wildlife photojournalist Ami Vitale. Vitale recounts her experiences focusing on conflicts, such as the border dispute between India and Pakistan; the last rickshaws in Kolkata, India; the reintroduction of pandas and white rhinos into the wild; and more. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 248-4335 or visit <www.portland5.com>. Gem Faire Jan 26-28, noon-6pm (Fri), 10am-6pm (Sat), 10am-5pm (Sun), Washington County Fairgrounds (873 NE 34th Ave, Hillsboro, Ore.). Browse an assortment of gemstones, jewelry, beads, crystals, and more at Gem Faire. Jewelry repair and cleaning services are also available. See a free admission coupon on page 5. For info, call (503) 252-8300 or visit <www.gemfaire.com>. Free “Fix-It Fair” Jan 27, 9:30am-2:30pm, George Middle School (10000 N Burr Ave, Portland). 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