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COMMUNITY Page 10 n THE ASIAN REPORTER h en . nne n. n . Volunteer to help Portland area seniors get the groceries they need. Lear ore at: StoretoDoorofOrego .org/volu teer/ This issue’s Community Calendar is brought to you by: “AgriCulture: Shaping Land and Lives in the Tualatin Valley” Currently on display (Wed-Sat), 10am-3pm, Washington County Museum (17677 NW Springville Rd, Portland). View “AgriCulture: Shaping Land and Lives in the Tualatin Valley,” an exhibit that explores the ways in which food cultivation shapes the lived experiences of people in the Tualatin Valley. The display includes photography, video, illustration, an interactive drawing station, and historical objects. Visitors are able to touch, hear, see, and learn about agriculture and the many ways it impacts all of our lives and cultures. The museum’s Free Family Mornings takes place Saturday, December 8 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. For info, call (503) 645-5353 or visit <www.washingtoncounty museum.org>. “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>. Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace Through Dec 15. Oregonians who have not obtained health insurance through their job or the Oregon Health Plan may qualify for coverage online. For info, or to find free local help from an expert, call 1-855-268-3767 or visit <www.oregonhealthcare. gov/gethelp>. To sign up for coverage, visit <www.healthcare. gov>. “The Builder’s Block: Interlocking Imagination” Through Jan 6, 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 “The Builder’s Block: Interlocking Imagination,” an exhibit exploring a variety of LEGO themes and creative styles. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Space available at North Portland “full service” food cart pod Our food cart pod has a beautiful, urban neighborhood setting with roses and rhododendrons. It is located on the MAX Yellow Line on Killingsworth Street, one block east of N. Interstate Avenue . POD HIGHLIGHTS: * Owner-operated property * Very strong smoothie/vegan customer base * Yoga studio next door * Free pool table, board games, and sports TV * Ice cold beer & wine * Live music events * Covered and open seating areas with propane-fuelled heaters and fire pit * POD is anchored by Southern Barbecue from Bark City BBQ, which was recently awarded third place in the Best Food Cart in Portland category by Willamette Week * The #1 rated authentic Oaxacan Mexican cuisine food cart in Portland, Tehuana Oaxacan Cuisine, is located in our pod * Bobablastic – a popular food cart featuring bubble tea, smoothies, sandwiches, desserts, and much more – is located in our pod POD AMENITIES: * A real bathroom (not a porta-potty!) * Direct-to-sewer grey water with grease interceptor, no daily on-site water removal costs * All utilities included, 50-amp electrical hook-up, yard hydrant water, garbage, recycling, fryer oil recycling, Wi-Fi. Propane not included. * Security cameras and lights * Re-usable dishes and silverware * Loading zone * Located in the Overlook neighborhood To learn more, visit www.killingsworthstationfoodcartpod.com. For more information, call (503) 550-5992 or e-mail killingsworthstation97217@gmail.com. December 3, 2018 “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>. “Worlds Beyond Here” Through Sep 15 (Tue-Sun), 10am-5pm, Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “Worlds Beyond Here: The Expanding Universe of APA Science Fiction,” an exhibit that looks at the connection between Asian Pacific Americans and the infinite possibilities of science fiction. The display features pieces such as an Augmented Reality sculpture garden, a Connection Machine (early supercomputer) from the Living Computers Museum, a local 14-year-old cosplayer who creates robots out of cardboard, a mix of literary and pop culture works, and more. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Talk Time at Central Library Dec 3, 10 & 17, 5:30-7pm, Multnomah County Central Library (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Join other non-native English speakers at an informal conversation circle for people who want to practice speaking English. Talk Time is not a class, but an opportunity to meet new people, share culture, and have fun. Only English is spoken. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Mahjong group Dec 4, 11 & 18, 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>. “Get Back to Work Job Fair” Dec 5, 10:30am-1:30pm, Embassy Suites Hotel, Portland Airport (7900 NE 82nd Ave, Portland). Look for your next career at the “Get Back to Work Job Fair.” Participating employers ASTHMA IS ON THE RISE. Just ask a teacher. Help us find a cure. 1-800-LUNG-USA 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 PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF DESIRE. People’s Republic of De- sire — a documentary that delves into the virtual world, where money is no object and human connection finds a new form — is screening De- cember 16 at Whitsell Auditorium. (Photo courtesy of the Northwest Film Center) include Pacificorp, TriMet, Cintas, Matheson, NW Natural, NW Regional Carpenters, NUHEC, New Seasons Market, Costco, Securitas, Aramark, Avis Budget Rental, FedEx, Madden Industrial, and others. For info, call (971) 722-2179 or visit <www.pcc.edu>. U.S.-Japan relations Dec 6, 11am, Clark College, Gaiser Hall, Room 213 (1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, Wash.). Attend “U.S.-Japan Relations under Trump and Abe: Challenges and Hopes,” a free lecture by Dr. Fumiaki Kubo of the University of Tokyo. The closest parking area to Gaiser Hall is the Green Lot. For info, call (360) 699-6398 or visit <www.clark.edu>. Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) Dec 6, 13, 20 & 27, 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 informa- tion 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 between 8:00am and 5:00pm. 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, Outstanding Organization, and Emerging Leader. 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 (by December 5), call (503) 823-4433 or visit <www.portlandonline.com/equityandhumanrights>. “Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawaii” Dec 7, 9-10pm; repeats Dec 10, 1-2am; Oregon Public Broadcasting Plus (OPB Plus). Watch “Proof of Loyalty: Kazuo Yamane and the Nisei Soldiers of Hawaii,” a show highlighting the crucial strategic role of Kazuo Yamane, a Nisei Japanese American, during World War II. To verify showtimes, call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. Nikkei Community Winter Holiday Party Dec 8, 5pm, Epworth Methodist Church (1333 SE 28th Ave, Portland). Attend the fifth annual Nikkei Community Winter Holiday Party, a semi-potluck dinner featuring bingo, a raffle for adults, activities for children, and a visit by Santa. The main course (roast pork and vegetarian pasta putanesca) is provided; attendees are asked to bring a side dish of their choice (optional). For info, or to register, call Connie at (503) 318-5839. Diving Santa at the Oregon Zoo Dec 8, 15, 18 & 19, 11-11:45am, Oregon Zoo, Steller Cove (4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland). Watch Diving Santa hang out with the resident seals at Steller Cove. Swimming Santa takes a festive holiday dive with the zoo’s popular residents, harbor seals Kaya, her mother Atuun, Tongass, and recent Chicago transplant Sterling. For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 226-1561 or visit <www.oregonzoo.org>. Portland Shogi Club Dec 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1-5pm, Shigezo Izakaya (910 SW Salmon St, Portland). Join the Portland Shogi Club on Saturdays to play Japanese chess. The free gathering is open to all levels and participants may drop in at any time. Boards are available, as are books for beginners and experienced players. For info, call (503) 282-1242 or e-mail <portlandshogi@gmail.com>. People’s Republic of Desire Dec 16, 7pm, Portland Art Museum, Northwest Film Center, Whitsell Auditorium (1219 SW Park Ave, Portland). Watch filmmaker Hao Wu’s People’s Republic of Desire, a documentary that delves into the virtual world, where money is no object and human connection finds a new form. The film follows several uber-popular live-streamers through their day-to-day lives, uncovering a complex web of social relations in which all parties are in thrall of money, fame, and ultimately, meaning. (China, Hao Wu, 2018, 95 mins.) For info, or to buy tickets, call (503) 221-1156 or visit <www.nwfilm.org>. Celebrate Earth Day everyday! Reduce w Reuse Recycle