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Community Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER COMMUNITY CALENDAR “A Dragon Lives Here” Currently on display (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). Learn about Bruce Lee at “Do You Know Bruce?” Part four of the display — “A Dragon Lives Here” — explores his Seattle roots and the fact that Seattle, now known as a city for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurs, also played a key role in shaping Bruce Lee and his groundbreaking approach. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Poet’s Beach Through Aug 26 (daily), 5am-midnight, South Waterfront Park, Poet’s Beach (SW Moody Ave & SW River Pkwy, Portland). Visit Poet’s Beach, Portland’s river swimming beach located under the Marquam Bridge on the west side of the Willamette River. Poet’s Beach is a sandy shore with river access that includes an in-water swimming area delineated with a swim line and floats. Permanent restrooms are available within walking distance at the South Waterfront Park Garden (1831 SW River Drive). The beach does not have a lifeguard; personal flotation devices (PFDs) are allowed. Beach hours are subject to change. For info, call (503) 823-PLAY (7529) or visit <www.portland oregon.gov/parks/poets>. If you do, bring them to the free Repair Café, an event at which volunteers share their expertise and knowledge to help diagnose and fix a variety of common household items. For info, or to learn more about items that can be brought, call (360) 882-0936, ext. 224, or visit <www.repairclarkcounty.org>. AHSC open house Aug 9-10, Asian Health & Service Center (9035 SE Foster Rd, Portland). Tour the new offices of the Asian Health & Service Center (AHSC), visit the Founders Wall, and learn about AHSC services at the organization’s open house. The free event is open to all members of the community. For info, or to obtain open house hours, call (503) 872-8822 or visit <www.ahscpdx.org>. Aug 9-11; Aug 9, 8am-6pm (preview); Aug 10, 9am (coin auction); Aug 11, 9am (jewelry auction); Capitol Auction (1717 25th St SE, Salem, Ore.). Members of the community are invited to bid on items included in the State of Oregon’s Abandoned Safe Deposit Box auctions. Items up for bid include jewelry, collectibles, coins, diamond rings, antique pocket watches, rookie sports cards, and gold and silver coins from abandoned safe deposit boxes. Bids can be made in person or online. Contents of abandoned bank safe deposit boxes are turned over to the Department of State Lands (DSL), which manages Oregon’s unclaimed property program, when box owners have not kept up rental payments and cannot be located after three years. To obtain auction catalogs, call (503) 263-7253 or visit <www.stuartrealtygroup.com>. To learn more, call (503) 986-5257 or visit <www.oregon.gov/dsl>. “The Immigrant Story” Through Aug 31, 9am-6pm (Mon-Fri), 9am-5pm (Sat), Pro Photo Supply (1112 NW 19th Ave, Portland). View “The Immi- grant Story,” an exhibit that was curated from entries submitted for the “Our Diversity is our Strength” photo contest. The images, submitted from amateurs, professionals, students, and commu- nity members, represent a collection of diverse immigrant stories. For info, call (503) 241-1112 or visit <www.prophoto supply.com>. To learn more, visit <www.theimmigrantstory. org>. Aug 9, 16, 23 & 30, 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>. Through Sep 2, 3-8pm (Thu), 1-6pm (Fri), noon-5pm (Sat- Sun), Portland Chinatown Museum (127 NW Third Ave, Portland). View “Made in Chinatown U.S.A.: Portland,” the inaugural exhibit of the Portland Chinatown Museum. The display features 22 commissioned black-and-white and color images by Seattle photographer Dean Wong featuring the complexity, vibrancy, beauty, and pride of Portland’s Chinatown and its people. For info, call (503) 224-0008 or visit <www. portlandchinatownmuseum.org>. See story by Kelly La Croix, “Photographer captures the people and sights of Portland’s Chinatown” (AR, July 16, 2018), at <www.asianreporter.com>. “Robot Revolution” Through Sep 3 (daily), 9:30am-7pm, Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (1945 SE Water Ave, Portland). View “Robot Revolution,” an exhibit that explores how robots, created by human ingenuity, ultimately may become our companions and colleagues, changing how we play, live, and work together. The display comes to life with a collection of cutting-edge robots secured from innovative global robotics companies and universities. For info, call (503) 797-4000 or visit <www.omsi. edu>. Free citizenship classes Through Sep 30, 12:30-3:30pm, Rockwood Library (17917 SE Stark St, Portland). Learn about the process of becoming a U.S. citizen and prepare for the citizenship interview at free classes taught in English by a volunteer from SOAR Legal. Participants learn about U.S. history and government. For info, call (503) 577-9984 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. “Blast Off to Beyond” Through Jan 6 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, KidPLACE (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Blast Off to Beyond,” an exhibit that explores the field of aerospace, Asian Pacific Americans who played a role in space exploration and technology, and more. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Food Stories: The Rockwood Community Cookbook Aug 7, 6-8pm, Vance Park (1400 SE 182nd Ave, Portland). Attend a release party for Food Stories: The Rockwood Community Cookbook, a cookbook promoting the wide array of culinary talent that exists in Rockwood. Many of the more than 20 recipes gathered in the book were passed down from generation to generation and had never been written down before. The free event features cookbook sales, community gardening information, live music, and a futsal tournament. Attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. For info, call (503) 251-5431, or visit <www.rockwoodrising.com> or <www. birchcommunityservices.org>. Mahjong group Aug 7, 14, 21 & 28, 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>. “Say Hey!” Aug 8, 5:30-8:30pm, Reed College, Kaul Auditorium (3203 SE Woodstock Blvd, Portland). Attend an event designed to help professionals of color make connections as they settle in Portland. Food is provided and everyone who supports diversity in the workplace is welcome. For info, or to register, call (503) 552-6755 or visit <www.partnersindiversity.org>. Repair Café Aug 9, 6-8pm, Filbin’s ACE Hardware (809 NE Minnehaha St, Vancouver, Wash.). Do you have electronics, clothing, jewelry, knives, small appliances or tools, or other items that need fixed? Killingsworth Station Food Cart Pod Experience a collection of food carts featuring a variety of international flavors! Beer, wine & mimosas available State of Oregon public auctions Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) “Made in Chinatown U.S.A.: Portland” August 6, 2018 Free vision screenings at AHSC Aug 11, Asian Health & Service Center (9035 SE Foster Rd, Portland). Receive free vision screenings at the Asian Health & Service Center’s new building. For info, or to obtain available screening times, call (503) 872-8822 or visit <www.ahsc pdx.org>. 1 Siam Kitchen Authentic Thai cuisine Special-roasted Thai coffee and tea Curry dishes, Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, and more Vegetarian substitutions – tofu or seitan – available on all dishes Hash it Out Specialties: Corned-beef hash & Pulled-pork sandwiches “The Wrap” w “The Vegan” w “The Reuben” w and more Breakfast dishes served until 4:00pm La Puerta Salvadorian cuisine Specialties: Pupusas, Tamales, Carne Asada, Fried Plantains Bark City BBQ Specialties: Banana pudding, milkshakes, Texas brisket Try our “Pitmaster’s Nap” – Beer-link smoked turkey, pulled pork & ribs, choice of 2 sides, and cornbread Euro Dish Traditional Polish cuisine Specialties: Pierogi, kielbasa, blintzes, stuffed cabbage rolls, and more Bowling for Rhinos Aug 11, 3:30-6pm, KingPins (2725 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton). Take part in a fun-filled event to raise funds for rhino conservation efforts in Asia and Africa, including Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park on the island of Sumatra. Bowling for Rhinos is a national program that has raised more than $7 million since 1990. For info, call (503) 226-1561, e-mail <portlandbfr@ gmail.com>, or visit <www.oregonzoo.org>. Free community health fair Aug 16, 10am-3pm, Providence Tanasbourne Clinic, Parking Lot (18650 NW Cornell Rd, Hillsboro, Ore.). Adults and children are invited to attend a free health fair presented by Neighborhood Health Center. The fair features interactive displays, health screenings, sports physicals, immunizations/vaccines, well-child exams, health and dental screenings, family-friendly activities, giveaways, and more. More than 15 community health providers are expected to interact with attendees to encourage good health and wellbeing. The fair is held in the southwest corner of the parking lot, near Discount Tires. For info, call (503) 848-5861 or visit <www.nhcoregon.org>. Tehuana Mexican Oaxican cuisine Featuring Mole Enchiladas, Tacos, Burritos & more Best new Mexican Burrito/Taco Food Cart in Portland (Willamette Week, 2016) 1331 N. Killingsworth Street, Portland (1 block east of N. Interstate Avenue) Go paperless! Read The Asian Reporter – exactly as it’s printed here – online! Visit <www.asianreporter.com> and click the “Online Paper (PDF)” link to download our last two issues. Asian Health & Service Center Community Health Fair Aug 18, 11am-4pm, Asian Health & Service Center (9035 SE Foster Rd, Portland). Receive free screenings held as part of the Asian Health & Service Center’s (AHSC) Community Health Fair. Health screenings, consultations, and information are available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, and Vietnamese. For info, call (503) 872-8822 or visit <www.ahsc pdx.org>. 5 6 “Walk with Refugees & Immigrants” Aug 19, 11am-2pm, Gateway Discovery Park (10520 NE Halsey St, Portland). Join community members and elected leaders as they gather at Gateway Discovery Park for a one-mile walk to Knott Park (11427 NE Sacramento St, Portland) alongside our refugee and immigrant neighbors in a show of support. The event, which recognizes the unique experiences of new Portlanders of all ages and backgrounds, includes diverse music, food, family activities, refugee and immigrant stories, and more. All neighbors, local businesses, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations, and board and nonprofit members are encouraged to join the walk for a more compassionate, generous, and welcoming Portland. For info, contact Som at (503) 260-2487, e-mail <som.subedi@portlandoregon.gov>, or visit <www. portlandoregon.gov/parks/walk>. Sunday Parkways: Outer N.E. Portland Aug 19, 11am-4pm, Gateway Discovery Park, Knott Park, East Holladay Park & Thompson Park (Northeast Portland). Walk, bike, rollerblade, skateboard, and more through outer northeast Portland neighborhoods and parks without motor traffic during a Sunday Parkways event. Entertainment, bike education and repair, activities for both adults and children, and more take place in the parks and along the 6.4-mile, two-way route, which has no start or finish. For info, call (503) 823-7599 or visit <www.portlandsundayparkways.org>. $6 helmets Aug 22 & Nov 30, 4-8pm, Legacy Emanuel Medical Center, Atrium (2801 N Gantenbein Ave, Portland). Members of the community are invited to purchase $6 bicycle and multi-sport helmets at the Legacy Emanuel helmet sale. Free fittings and adjustments are provided onsite. For info, call (503) 413-1092. 2 3 4 1 8 2 8 1 8 7 1 2 6 7 2 9 5 9 8 3 4 7 8 9 Difficulty level: Hard HARD #52463 # 34 Instructions: Fill in the grid so that the digits 1 through 9 appear one time each in every row, col- umn, and 3x3 box. Solution to last issue’s puzzle Puzzle #89483 (Medium) All solutions available at <www.sudoku.com>. 8 7 6 1 2 9 5 3 4 5 9 1 4 3 6 2 8 7 2 4 3 8 5 7 9 1 6 7 1 9 5 4 8 3 6 2 6 8 4 3 9 2 7 5 1 3 5 2 7 6 1 4 9 8 1 3 5 2 8 4 6 7 9 4 6 7 9 1 3 8 2 5 9 2 8 6 7 5 1 4 3
