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Community August 20, 2018 THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 11 Killingsworth Station Food Cart Pod COMMUNITY CALENDAR Experience a collection of food carts featuring a variety of international flavors! “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>. Beer, wine & mimosas available 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>. 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 “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>. “Made in Chinatown U.S.A.: Portland” 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>. Nikkei community picnic Aug 21, noon-5pm, Oaks Park, South Park Area (7805 SE Oaks Park Way, near the east end of the Sellwood Bridge, Portland). Attend the annual Nikkei community picnic. The free event, which is open to the public, features games, rides, prizes, food, and a performance by Portland Taiko. Attendees should bring a side dish corresponding to their last name: A-Ki, rice or noodle dish; Kl-Sa, salad or vegetable dish; Sc-Z, dessert or bread. For info, or to register, call Connie at (503) 243-3291. THE IMMIGRANT STORY. “The Immigrant Story,” an exhibit that was curated from entries submitted for the “Our Diversity is our Strength” photo contest, is on view through August 31 at Pro Photo Supply in north- west Portland. The images, submitted from amateurs, professionals, stu- dents, and community members, represent a collection of diverse immi- grant stories. Pictured is Yim Choi holding her first great-grandson, Ming, in 2007. Yim came to the U.S. from China, lived here for 50 years, and was 99 years old when she died in 2017. (AR Photo/Jan Landis) Mahjong group Aug 22, 4-9pm, Canton Grill (2610 SE 82nd Ave, Portland). Join patrons and staff of the Canton Grill at a celebration of the restaurant’s 74 years serving the Portland community. The evening features specials, drawings, entrée discounts, and cake. For info, call (503) 774-1135 or visit <www.canton-grill.com>. $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 or visit <www.legacyhealth.org>. Humboldt Market Aug 23, 3-7pm, Portland Community College, Cascade Campus Quad (705 N Killingsworth St, Portland). Buy food, fresh produce, wares from local vendors, and more while enjoying live music at the Humboldt Market. The free event is held in the quad, between the Student Union and Cascade Hall. For info, call (971) 722-6111 or visit <www.pcc.edu>. 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. 2 5 8 5 4 4 8 3 7 6 1 2 7 2 3 3 1 “Gala for Tibet” Sep 7, 6pm, Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association, Community Center (4401 NE 122nd Ave, Portland). Attend “Gala for Tibet: An Evening with the Seventh Ling Rinpoche,” a fundraising event featuring a traditional Tibetan dinner, silent auction, guest speakers, and Tibetan performances. For info, or to buy tickets, call (714) 318-3646, e-mail <galaforgibet@ gmail.com>, or visit <www.galafortibet.com>. Nearly an Acre edy@ i der ere.co Tehuana Mexican Oaxican cuisine Featuring Mole Enchiladas, Tacos, Burritos & more Best new Mexican Burrito/Taco Food Cart in Portland (Willamette Week, 2016) Aug 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>. Quiet Street - jke Euro Dish Traditional Polish cuisine Specialties: Pierogi, kielbasa, blintzes, stuffed cabbage rolls, and more Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Build Large House or Multiple Lots 00 A A e Lake Os ego, OR 9 0 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 Canton Grill anniversary Space for organic Farm… Garden, Orchard, Animals edy– Broker Lice sed i OR– 0 . 0 . La Puerta Salvadorian cuisine Specialties: Pupusas, Tamales, Carne Asada, Fried Plantains Aug 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>. Prosperous Land near Beaverton Joe Ke Specialties: Corned-beef hash & Pulled-pork sandwiches “The Wrap” w “The Vegan” w “The Reuben” w and more Breakfast dishes served until 4:00pm Think you’re an organ and tissue donor? Not if you haven’t told your family. Talk to your family about organ and tissue donation. Talk to your family about donating life. For a free donor card brochure, contact: Donate Life Northwest (503) 494-7888 1-800-452-1369 www.donatelifenw.org 7 4 6 2 8 9 6 1 3 7 EASY Difficulty 1 2 4 level: Easy # 35 #25483 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 #52463 (Hard) All solutions available at <www.sudoku.com>. 5 2 3 4 8 7 6 9 1 9 7 8 5 6 1 2 3 4 1 6 4 9 2 3 5 7 8 8 5 1 7 4 2 9 6 3 2 3 6 8 5 9 1 4 7 7 4 9 1 3 6 8 5 2 4 9 2 3 1 5 7 8 6 6 8 7 2 9 4 3 1 5 3 1 5 6 7 8 4 2 9