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Page 12 n THE ASIAN REPORTER COMMUNITY / A.C.E. April 6, 2020 Portland Japanese Garden online Enjoy photo and video tours of the Portland Japanese Garden on the garden’s website. Although the scheduled exhibit of works by Shoko Kanazawa was not installed, the garden has posted an online display of her works as well as videos of Kanazawa creating pieces. To learn more, call (503) 223-1321 or visit <www.japanesegarden.com>. To look at photos and videos, visit <www. japanesegarden.org/coronavirus>. To view images captured by AR photographer Jan Landis, visit <www.facebook.com/TheAsianReporter> (search for the entry posted on March 20, 2020). “American Experience: Influenza 1918,” a documentary about the influ- enza epidemic more than 100 years ago, is streaming online for free. (Photo courtesy of the Public Broadcasting Service) “American Experience: Influenza 1918” Learn from and about history by watching the “Influenza 1918” episode of “American Experience.” The 52-minute documentary goes back in time, to the spring of 1918, as the United States was mobilizing for war. When a private reported to an army hospital in Kansas, he was diagnosed with the flu, a disease doctors knew little about. Before the year ended, America would be ravaged by a flu epidemic that killed 675,000 people — more than in all the wars of this century combined — before disappearing as mysteriously as it began. Worldwide, 500 million individuals were estimated to have been infected and as many as 50 million were killed. The virus spread very quickly, made people very sick, and killed some people in 24 hours or less. The illness often progressed to organ failure and pneumonia, with pneumonia listed as the cause of death for most who died. Young adults were hit hard by the flu, with the average age of those who succumbed to the disease being 28 years old. The 1918 pandemic actually caused the average life expectancy in the U.S. to drop by about 12 years for both men and women. The pandemic also overburdened the U.S. healthcare system. Just over 100 years later, some of the lessons learned from the 1918 pandemic are relevant and important today. “Influenza 1918” is streaming free online through April 30, 2020. To view the film, visit <https://watch.opb.org/video/american-experience-influe nza-1918>. The teacher’s guide may be accessed at <www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/influe nza-teacher-resource>. q Other April offerings through Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB): Frontline “China Undercover” (April 7, 10:00pm, OPB) “Kids Caught in the Crackdown” (April 17, 11:00pm, OPB) “Coronavirus Pandemic” (April 21, 9:00pm, OPB) Pacific Heartbeat “Te Kuhane O Te Tupuna” (“The Spirit of the Ancestors”) (April 7, 11:00pm, OPB+) “Corridor Four” (April 14, 11:00pm, OPB+) “Anote’s Ark” (April 21, 11:00pm, OPB+) “Leitis in Waiting” (April 28, 11:00pm, OPB+) Independent Lens Leftover Women (April 11, 10:00pm, OPB+) Bedlam (April 13, 11:00pm, OPB) Oceans of Islands (April 20, 8:00pm, OPB+) Castaways (April 27, 8:00pm, OPB+) NOVA “Killer Floods” (April 22, 10:00pm, OPB) “Poisoned Water” (April 29, 10:00pm, OPB) Other programs “Blood Sugar Rising” (April 15, 9:00pm, OPB) “Understanding the Opioid Epidemic” (April 21, 10:00pm, OPB) “Climate Change: The Facts” (April 22, 8:00pm, OPB) “Power Trip: The Story of Energy” (April 22, 11:00pm, OPB) To verify showtimes or to learn scheduled rerun times, please call (503) 293-1982 or visit <www.opb.org>. Census 2020 Official Census 2020 mailings have been delivered. Those who have not yet submitted their census information should complete the 10-minute task as soon as possible. The following information is needed for each resident: first name, last name, gender, date of birth, and race. There is also a question about the residence (if it is rented or owned). There is no citizenship question. For every Oregonian who is counted, the federal government allocates roughly $3,200 in federal funding for pertinent services, including schools, hospitals, roads, and more. Oregon currently receives funding and resources based on the 2010 census, but the state has grown substantially in the past decade. Respondents should utilize the 12-digit code included in the mailed letters to complete the survey. The Census Bureau does NOT ask for your full Social Security number, bank account or credit card numbers, anything on behalf of a political party, or money or donations. To learn more, call (844) 202-0274 or visit <www.my2020census.gov>. “The Rising Tide of Anti-Asian American Sentiment and the COVID-19 Crisis” The Council of Korean Americans last month held a webinar conversation with three Asian-American civic leaders to discuss the disturbing trend of anti-Asian rhe- toric and racially motivated harassment and hate crimes. The conversation delved into a number of crucial topics, including the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community’s response, engaging with policymakers and members of congress, reporting the harassment and hate crimes, and building a coalition both within the AAPI community and beyond. To view the webinar, visit <www.youtube.com/watch?v=deyHXabNF-k&feature=yo utu.be>. Whale watch Gray whales are travelling north through Oregon on their way to summer feeding grounds in Alaska. Oregon State Parks and the Oregon Whale Watch Program have posted videos online for all to view. To learn more, call (541) 765-3407 or visit <www.orwhalewatch.org>. To view videos, visit <www.youtube.com/user/OregonParks/videos>. TriMet schedules changing April 5. Effective April 5, TriMet is temporarily reducing service due to a decline in ridership because of the COVID-19 public-health crisis. During this time, no more than 10 to 15 riders are allowed on a bus at one time — 10 individuals, or up to 15 if people are riding together (such as couples or parents with children). Transit should only be used to access food, medicine, and essential employment. All other trips should be avoided. Essential workers include nurses, doctors, first responders, and other similar roles. For info, call (503) 238-RIDE (7433) or visit <www.trimet.org>. “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Kush” April 7, 10:00pm to midnight, KBOO Community Radio (90.7 FM). Enjoy “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Kush,” a show featuring electronic folk and urban sounds from the global While the Portland Japanese Garden is temporarily closed, community members are still able to enjoy the garden online through photos and video. (AR Photos/Jan Landis) diaspora presented by The Incredible Kid. For info, call (503) 281-3918 or visit <www.anjaliandthekid.com>. To listen to past or future shows, visit <www. kboo.fm/program/kabhi-khushi-kabhie-kush>. Small Business Relief Fund loan program April 8 at 9:00am through April 11 at noon (online application period open). For four days, the Small Business Relief Fund is open to loan applications to support vulnerable Portland businesses as near-term relief until additional state and federal resources become available. The application is available in Vietnamese, simplified Chinese, Spanish, Russian, and English. To learn details about eligibility, requirements, and frequently asked questions, call (503) 823-4000 or visit <www.prosperportland.us/relief>. “Solar + Electric Vehicles” webinar April 14, 7:00 to 8:30pm. Join Solar Oregon and Forth for “Solar + Electric Vehicles,” a free webinar devoted to solar panels and electric vehicles. Participants learn about lowering fuel and maintenance costs while making the world cleaner. The event features stories from clean energy ambassadors who have paired solar panels with electric cars. For info, call (503) 924-9061 or visit <www.solaroregon.org>. To join the webinar, visit <https://us04web.zoom.us/j/151471057>. “Earth Day Go Solar” webinar April 22, noon to 1:30pm. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Solar Oregon is presenting a free “Earth Day Go Solar” webinar. Participants learn the basics of solar, including how it works, incentives available, and more. For info, call (503) 924-9061 or visit <www.solaroregon.org>. To join the webinar, visit <https://us04web.zoom.us/j/442965427>. Deadline to register to vote in Oregon April 28, 11:59pm (last day to register to vote in Oregon). Oregon residents must register to vote by Tuesday, April 28 in order to participate in the May 19, 2020 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. To learn how to register, visit <www.oregonvotes.org> or contact your county elections office. Submit your Asian-related calendar listings to: The Asian Reporter, Attn: Events Calendar, 922 N Killingsworth Street, Suite 2D, Portland, OR 97217 News Department e-mail: news@asianreporter.com w Fax: (503) 283-4445 Submission Format: List event title, date, time, location with address, 2 to 3 brief sentences describing the event, and a contact phone number (required) that can be published. High-resolution photos, if available, may also be included. Submission Deadline: Monday prior to the next issue date. For this issue’s calendar, we have highlighted a variety of shows, videos, weblinks, courses, webinars, activities, virtual tours, online content, and more that readers are able to participate in and undertake while home. We hope everyone follows statewide mandates to stay at home to the maximum extent possible, limiting exposure to people outside of their immediate households, to help save lives and flatten the curve. Many thanks to our brave and determined healthcare workers, grocery employees, delivery personnel, transit drivers, and other frontline staff who are taking care of our community and nation during this worldwide pandemic.