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Lunar New Year February 4, 2019 THE ASIAN REPORTER n Page 13 Lunar New Year events Many community groups and organizations are holding events in celebration of the Lunar New Year. Following are some events held in Oregon and Washington. “New Years All Year Round” Currently on display, 10am-5pm (Tue-Sun), Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience (719 S King St, Seattle). View “New Years All Year Round,” a fun, family-friendly exhibit that looks at New Year traditions, stories, toys, games, and cuisine. For info, call (206) 623-5124 or visit <www.wingluke.org>. Lunar New Year events at Multnomah County Libraries Feb 5, 9, 10 & 17; Feb 5, 6-7:30pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland); Feb 9, 2-4pm, Gregory Heights Library (7921 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland); Feb 10, 1-4pm, Midland Library (805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland); Feb 17, 2-4pm, Woodstock Library (6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland). Celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, educational activities, and light refreshments. The program at Woodstock Library is presented in Chinese and English. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Chinese New Year celebration Feb 5-19 (daily), 10am-5pm, Lan Su Chinese Garden (239 NW Everett St, Portland). Ring in the Chinese Lunar New Year — the Year of the Pig — with a series of activities, performances, and more at the Lan Su Chinese Garden. Festivities kick off February 5 with “Rolling in the Wealth.” Other activities during the two-week celebration include lion dances every weekend, cultural performances, calligraphy, family-friendly crafts, martial art demonstrations, and more. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of activities, call (503) 228-8131 or visit <www.lansugarden.org>. Dragon dance & parade Feb 9, 11:30am-3:30pm, NW Davis St & NW Third Ave (Portland). Kick off the Lunar New Year with a mile-long parade in Portland presented by the Portland Chinatown Museum. The event starts at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (315 NW Davis St, Portland) with WELCOMING THE YEAR OF THE PIG. A mile-long Lunar New Year parade is scheduled for Saturday, February 9 at 11:30am. The event starts at the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (N.W. Davis Street & Third Avenue) with fireworks and lion dances. The parade marches through downtown Portland to the Oregon Historical Society Museum (1200 S.W. Park Avenue, Portland), where more performances are scheduled. (AR Photos/Jan Landis) fireworks and lion dances, followed by a parade that Events Center (796 W 13th Ave, Eugene, Ore.). Attend the marches through downtown Portland to the Oregon 2019 edition of the annual Oregon Asian Celebration. Historical Society Museum (1200 SW Park Ave, Port- Visitors enjoy a bustling array of Asian culture through a land), where more performances are held (1:00 to 3:30pm). colorful marketplace, Asian and Asian-American For info, call (503) 222-1741 or (503) 224-0008, or visit entertainment, arts and crafts, cooking and martial arts <www.ohs.org> or <www.portlandchinatownmuseum. demonstrations, youth activities, exhibits, Asian cuisine, org>. and more. For info, or to obtain a complete schedule of “Cooking Around the World Club: Digital Edition” activities, call (541) 554-9350 or (541) 682-7332, or visit <www.asian celebration.org>. Feb 9, 3:30-5pm, Holgate Library (7905 SE Holgate Blvd, Portland). Join a virtual trip around Asia in celebration of the Lunar New Year at “Cooking Around the World Club: Digital Edition.” Participants explore online Asian cuisine resources and the class includes Asian food and drink samples. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. Asian food market tour C.A.C.A. Chinese New Year Feb 10, 5:30-9pm, Wong’s King Seafood Restaurant (8733 SE Division St, Portland). Welcome the Year of the Pig at the Chinese American Citizens Alliance’s (C.A.C.A.) annual fundraising dinner. Proceeds benefit scholarships and youth-related programs in the Asian community. For info, or to buy tickets, contact Betty at (503) 221-8773 or e-mail <bettyjeanleepdx@gmail.com>. Oregon Asian Celebration Feb 16-17, 10am-7pm (Sat), 10am-6pm (Sun), Lane Feb 23, 11:30am-3:30pm. Join Indonesia-born chef Surja Tjahaja for a tour of markets specializing in fresh, inexpensive vegetables, seafood, and other Asian food in the Portland metropolitan area. The tour, which features ideas for the Lunar New Year, includes a gourmet Asian lunch. For info, meeting location, or to register (by February 15), call (503) 656-8910. To learn more, visit <www.chef2go.biz>. Lunar New Year lanterns Feb 23, 2-3:30pm, Multnomah County Central Library, Community Room (801 SW 10th Ave, Portland). Celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival and the Year of the Pig while creating lanterns to use as decorations, wall displays, and ornaments. Candy treats are available for participants. For info, call (503) 988-5123 or visit <events.multcolib.org>. January 30 - February 12, 2019 Lucky Red Envelope Giveaway Lunar New Year Sale Lunar New Year is February 5, 2019 Year of the Boar Those born in the Year of the Boar might not stand out in a crowd, but are very realistic. They are not extravagant, although they let themselves enjoy life, providing motivation for working hard. They are always energetic in everything they do. seat t l e | bel l evue | r ent on | b eav er t o n | Spend $30 or more during our Lunar New Year Sale and receive a lucky red envelope in honor of Lunar New Year. Open to reveal your special prize! *While Supplies Last. 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