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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
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- Treating & Preventing the flu and colds
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- Headaches/Migraines
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Sita Symonette
Licensed Acupuncturist
seasymonettea@gmail.com
Call to schedule an appointment: (503) 308-9363
505 N.W. Ninth Ave., Portland, OR 97209
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diabetes, but I keep trying by
taking it one day at a time.
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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). Attend a free City of Portland “Fix-It Fair”
connecting residents with money-saving, environmentally
friendly resources and activities. Exhibits and workshops offer
information on home and personal health, utility savings, food
and nutrition, community resources, recycling, yard care, lead
testing, and more. The event also includes lunch and free on-site
childcare. For info, call (503) 823-4309, e-mail <fixitfair@port
landoregon.gov>, or visit <www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/41892>.
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