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Oregon Reads 2009 Events

Oregon Reads 2009

Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Book Discussion of Stubborn Twig

Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Celebration of Poet William Stafford’s Birthday, with special guest Lawson Inada

As part of the Oregon Reads 2009 and Oregon’s 150th Birthday celebrations, Beaverton City Library presents A Reflection on Social Justice in World War II.

This event, which honors Oregon poet William Stafford, will take place in the Beaverton City Library Auditorium, Sunday, January 11, from 2 pm to 4 pm. It is free, and co-sponsored by the Friends of William Stafford.

Lawson Fusao Inada, Oregon Poet Laureate, will read from Legends from Camp, poems about his family’s internment.

Paul Merchant, William Stafford Archivist at Lewis & Clark College, will read from Stafford’s work from conscientious objector camps.

The event will commemorate William Stafford’s life as well as the WWII internment experiences of the Yasui family relayed in Stubborn Twig, by Lauren Kessler, the book chosen for Oregon Reads 2009.

Bring your favorite William Stafford poem to share!

Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM

author Kurt Nelson on WWII Oregon

Kurt Nelson will talk about WWII and the Pacific Northwest at Hillsboro Main Library, Saturday, January 17th at 2:00 pm.

This author, Portland police officer, and Clackamas Community College instructor, will discuss his book. Fighting For Paradise: A Military History of the Pacific Northwest is an account of some of the little known military engagements that book place right here in our region. Although the book covers the time from the first European settlement to the present, Mr. Nelson will concentrate on the incidents that occurred in WWII. The Oregon Coast was shelled by Japanese submarines and Oregon was also attacked by Japanese incendiary bombs. Copies of Mr. Nelson’s book will be on sale after the presentation. It is also available to borrow from WCCLS libraries.

Sunday, January 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Oregon Before the White Explorers Knew It

Hillsboro Main Library will be presenting a talk by Native American artist Lillian Pitt, Sunday, January 18 at 2 PM. The talk and an exhibit of her carvings, masks and sculpture are free of charge.

Ms. Pitt, a member of the Warm Springs/Wasco tribe, will speak about the life and culture of the Columbia River Gorge’s indigenous people before the Gorge was explored and settled by white pioneers.

“I use the ancient stories of my ancestors as a basis for the imagery I create. By doing this I maintain the memory of an ancient culture and keep the beliefs of my people alive.... My ancestors have a 10,000 year history in the Columbia River Gorge. Much of my work has to do with the preservation and care of the environment along this ancient waterway,” Ms. Pitt explains.

“She Who Watches,” the Columbia River petroglyph that represents the last of the Woman Chiefs, appears frequently in her work.

Primarily a ceramics artist, she also produces sculptures in glass, bronze, and wood. She also creates paintings, drawings, prints, jewelry, and wearable art.

Her work is exhibited often in Portland galleries, including Quintana, and in museums; she also has contributed to public artworks. Her most recent award was the Earle A. Chiles Award for 2007 in acknowledgement for her art in sustaining ancient Columbia Plateau cultures and beliefs, and for promoting harmony within people, communities, and nature.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Bat 6 Readers’ Theater Recruitment

Are you in grades 4–6 and interested in performing excerpts from the book Bat 6 by local author Virginia Euwer Wolf? We want you. Call us! (503) 292-6416

Recruitment runs until January 20, 2009. Reading and rehearsals will be Jan. 12th–Mar. 2nd (time TBA)

Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 12:30 PM

Tigard Reads Kickoff Event

An afternoon of Big Band swing music by the Minidoka Swing Band, a taste of Japanese desserts and a viewing of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center exhibit, Window on a Community: Nikkei Farmers of the Hood River Area. Receive your complimentary copy of Stubborn Twig while supplies last, courtesy of the Friends of the Tigard Library.

Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 12:30 PM

Weekend Adventure: Japanese Crafts

Hands-on Japanese-themed craft activity.

Saturday, January 31, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Traditional Estonian Songs, Games & Dance

Liina Teose, Director of the Portland Estonian Folk Dancers will lead the festivities.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Stubborn Twig Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Portland Taiko Drumming Concert

Portland Taiko is a premiere North American taiko ensemble.

Taiko (the Japanese word for drum and the name of the art form) has its roots in ancient Japanese tradition. It was used in religious ceremonies, community festivals and theater. American Taiko became a powerful voice during the struggle for redress of the Japanese American Internment.

According to the Idaho Statesman, “it shakes your body to the core. It’s layer upon layer upon layer of drumming and music and sound. The space will vibrate. The chairs will vibrate. You will vibrate to your core. And you’ll want more. Witness the drama and artistry of Portland Taiko.”

Thursday, February 5, 2009 at 4:30 PM

Teen Book Group: Bat 6

Pick up a copy of Bat 6 by Virginia Euwer Wolff, read it at home, and then meet with other teens to discuss it and play an indoor “Very Softball” game. The first 16 teens to register will receive a free copy of the book, courtesy of the Friends of the Tigard Library.

Friday, February 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Film night: Snow Falling on Cedars

Based on the award winning novel, this riveting mystery takes place in the Pacific Northwest and deals with prejudice towards Japanese-Americans after WWII.

Japanese American Kabuo Miyomoto is arrested in 1954 for the murder of a fellow fisherman, Carl Heine. Miyomoto’s trial, which provides the focal point to the film, stirs memories of past relationships and events. The trial illuminates the grief of loss, the sting of prejudice triggered by World War II, and the imperatives of conscience. The film poetically evokes the beauty of the land while revealing the harshness of war, the nuances of our legal system, and the injustice done to those interned in U.S. relocation camps.

Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Father Son Book Club & Oregon Reads Book Discussion Group

The group will discuss Sasquatch by Oregon author Roland Smith. For boys in grades 3–5 & their fathers or a special man in their lives

Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Origami "Cranes for Peace" Art Project

As part of this year’s Oregon Reads program, the Friends of North Plains Public Library are organizing an art project using origami. In Japan, origami cranes are often given as a symbol of friendship. The crane symbolizes long life, prosperity and good health and recently has become a symbol of peace throughout the world.

During the month of February, our goal is to fold hundreds of cranes and display them in the library. We invite you to fold as many cranes as you can. No prior experience with origami is necessary. On your crane(s) you may write a wish promoting peace, prosperity and good health to friends, neighbors, loved ones and people around the world.

We will hold an Open House Workshop on February 7th, 2009 from 1 to 4 pm at the North Plains Library.

Or you can fold your crane(s) at home, using a piece of plain white (or colored) paper and following the Origami Crane Directions which include a video tutorial. Then drop them off at the library.

Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Weekend Adventure: Pioneer Crafts

Fun craft activities from pioneer days.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Mexican Folklorico Dancing with Rocio Espinosa

On Sunday, February 8, 1-3 pm, Rocio Espinoza will lead an Oregon Historical Society (OHS) Folklife workshop on Mexican Folklorico Dance. Rocio is also a member of the library’s circulation staff.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Frayed Knot with Rick Meyers

Learn how to weave a simple loop of string into a variety of lifelike figures and magic escape tricks, just like the pioneers did!

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM

The Internment of Japanese-Americans during WW II

Henry Sakamoto will speak from personal experience of the internment of 112,581 Japanese-Americans during WWII. Born and raised in Portland, he was a teenager in 1942 when he and his family were among the 3,700 persons of Japanese ancestry detained and confined behind barbed wires and under military guard at an assembly center now known as the Expo Center, before being taken to the Minidoka Idaho Internment Camp (one of 10 camps). This was part of the total evacuation and internment of 112,581 persons of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast of the United States — including U.S. citizens — as well as legal immigrants. All this without being charged with a crime or given due process under the law.

Henry Sakamoto is the president of Japanese Ancestral Society of Portland and co-founder of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Oregon Reads Kick-Off with Apples to Oregon Author

Author Deborah Hopkinson presents a reading from her picture book. Copies of all three Oregon Reads books will be given away as door prizes.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Morning Book Group

Tuesday, February 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Meet the Author: Deborah Hopkinson

Oregon author Deborah Hopkinson reads from her picture book Apples to Oregon. The author will talk about being a writer and lead kids in an activity. The first 50 families will receive a complimentary copy of Apples to Oregon.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 11 AM

Japanese-American Experience in Oregon: Internment Camps & Beyond.

Presented by John Nakada of the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center. Registration is required—call 503-350-4001.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Obsidian: History Through the Volcanic Glass Window

Archeologist Dr. Dennis Jenkins from the University of Oregon will discuss this beautiful volcanic igneous glass and how it can give us a fascinating glimpse into the pre-history of Oregon.

Flows of obsidian, a natural glass produced by many volcanoes in Oregon, contain a unique chemical signature that enables archaeologists to trace artifacts back to the volcano of origin. Obsidian is also an unstable mineral that begins absorbing molecular water soon after a fresh surface is exposed to the atmosphere, a process that produces a detectible rind that thickens at a predictable rate under various site conditions, producing a “hydration clock” that tells the age of each artifact and flake.

Archaeologist Dennis Jenkins will discuss the invaluable information about our culture stored within nature in “Obsidian: History through the Volcanic Glass Window.” Hillsboro Main Public Library is pleased to host this Oregon Chautauqua from the Oregon Council for the Humanities. This free, public program will take place on Wednesday, February 11 at 6:30pm at Hillsboro Main Public Library, 2850 NE Brookwood Parkway, Hillsboro.

Obsidian artifacts yield a treasure-trove of information about prehistoric lifeways and the development of sociopolitical areas in central Oregon across fifteen thousand years of prehistory. Archaeologist Dennis Jenkins presents a fascinating look at the trail of information left by this beautiful volcanic glass.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 7:00 PM

The Way of Tea with Diana Saltoon

Diana Saltoon will demonstrate Chanoyu—the Japanese Tea Ceremony. Ms. Saltoon is a teacher at the Wakai Tea Association in Portland and author of Tea and Ceremony.

Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Oregon Reads Book Discussion Group (Adults)

Thursday, February 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Meet the Author: Lauren Kessler

Oregon author Lauren Kessler speaks on the inspiration and writing of her book Stubborn Twig.

Friday, February 13, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Oregon’s 150th Birthday Celebration

Treats and tea will be available to celebrate Oregon’s 150th Birthday from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM.

Friday, February 13, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Love Bytes Game Fest

Join us for DDR, Wii, Smash Bros., and a variety of other games and activities with a Valentine’s Day flair. Create a love note to Oregon, in celebration of our state’s 150th birthday!

Friday, February 13, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Film night: Tampopo

Truck drivers Goro and Gun are in search of some good eats and run into a widow who is trying to run a ramen shop. Unfortunately, she’s not doing too well so Goro and some unlikely guides offer her some sage advice and help her on her way to becoming a true ramenista. The story is punctuated with some vignettes about the social aspects of eating and our behavior with food. In Japanese with English subtitles.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Cornelius Kick-off Celebration of Oregon’s 150th Birthday

Children will love the antics of BJ the Clown, while teens make candy “sushi” and adults can sign up for the book discussion group of the statewide book read of Stubborn Twig. Early participants will receive a free copy of the book. Refreshments will be served.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Hawaiian Lei & Hula Dance Lesson with Lani Hawkins

Hawaiian Holiday. Lani Hawkins teaches the art of making leis and dancing the hula. Supplies will be provided for this Oregon Historical Society (OHS) Folklife program.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Oregon’s Birthday Party: Old Time Music Show

Celebrate Oregon’s 150th birthday with cake and a music performance by Rick Meyers featuring a delightful mix of history, playful dialogue and pioneer music played on the banjo, spoons, musical saw, limberjack and other instruments.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Whiskey Flats Brass Band

Celebrate Oregon’s 150th birthday & St. Valentine’s day with a concert of late 19th century band music on authentic period instruments.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Happy Birthday, Oregon!

Celebrate Oregon’s 150th Birthday with cake, party favors, and information about the Sesquicentennial (the 150th).

Monday, February 16, 2009 at 7:00 PM

History and Demonstration of Bonsai

Bill and Barbara Duerden, from the Sunset Bonsai Club will show their expertise on growing and cultivating Bonsai.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Oregon Reads Book Discussion Group

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 3:30 PM

Writers’ Workshop with Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada

Celebrate Oregon’s 150th birthday and Oregon Reads Lawson Inada. Mr. Inada will conduct a writer’s workshop focusing on poetry, a discussion on the writing process and how to be an effective writer.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Reading by Oregon Poet Laureate Lawson Inada

Mr. Inada will read from his own poetry about his family’s time in the internment camps. The WWII interment experiences depicted in Lauren Kessler’s Stubborn Twig will also be recognized.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Poetry Workshop with Lawson Inada

Lawson Inada, Poet Laureate of Oregon, will conduct a writing workshop from 5–6 p.m. The celebrated poet is an emeritus professor of writing at Southern Oregon University in Ashland and the author of critically acclaimed books of poetry. Registration is required for the workshop—contact the library.

Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Poetry Reading with Lawson Inada

Lawson Inada, Poet Laureate of Oregon.

Friday, February 20, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Film night: Shall We Dansu

Here’s the original Japanese version of the comedy treat that had critics and audiences cheering all across America ... and inspired the new Hollywood hit starring Richard Gere and Jennifer Lopez. A middle-aged workaholic’s incredibly dull life takes a funny turn when he signs up for a ballroom dance class — just to meet the sexy dance teacher. But when he finally muscles up the nerve for lessons he winds up with a different instructor and her colorfully eccentric class of beginners! And now he’ll have to step lightly — and do some fancy footwork — if he expects to keep his new secret passion from his family and friends! You’ll love every minute of this crowd-pleasing motion picture! In Japanese with English subtitles

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM

Mother Daughter Book Club & Oregon Reads Book Discussion Group

The group will discuss Bat 6 by author Oregon Virginia Euwer Wolff. Readers’ Theater & Book Signing with the author follows at 11:30 a.m. For girls in grades 3–5 & their mothers or a special woman in their lives

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Virginia Euwer Wolff: Readers’ Theater & Book Signing

Oregon author Virginia Euwer Wolff will present a readers’ theater about her book Bat 6 followed by a book signing. Books will be available for purchase.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Karate Demonstration

Observe an energetic demonstration of the martial arts — where morals, respect, health and leadership are part of the experience.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Weekend Adventure: Apple Crafts

Hands-on & fun apple crafts.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Author Visit & Reading with Deborah Hopkinson

The author of Apples to Oregon will discuss her book and provide a reading.

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Japanese Language Story Time

Join us for a story read in Japanese!

Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM

Ikebana Demonstration & Japanese Tea Ceremony

Julie Nakao & Masae Wright will share the Japanese theory of flower arranging—known as ikebana—it holds the philosophy that flowers brighten, color, and give life to our environment. The traditional tea ceremony is an elegant and simple practice incorporating many of the arts of Japan.

Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Weekend Adventure: Origami Workshop

Members of the Tigard High School’s Japanese National Honor Society will help teach a variety of origami folds.

Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM

“Quintessential” Oregon Music Celebration

Fun, classical music renditions of folk songs related to Oregon history will be performed by the local woodwind quintet, “Quintessential,” in honor of Oregon’s 150th. Program is designed to evoke scenes of early Oregon by using music, slides, and narration.

Monday, February 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM

The Art of Japan

Chris Lantz will present an art history slideshow. The topic will be a brief history of the Japanese woodblock print and its influence on European and American artists of the 19th and 20th century. Chris is a graphic designer with an art history background.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Evening Book Group: Stubborn Twig

Friday, February 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Owl Book Group

The Owl Book Group discusses Stubborn Twig.

Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Chautauqua Lecture: True Stories & Other Fictions in Northwest Oral History

Where does history end and folklore begin? Author and professor Tom Nash looks at the elements of folklore embedded in supposedly nonfiction stories of frontier Oregon and the West. The Tigard Historical Association joins the Tigard Library to present this program, funded by the Oregon Council for the Humanities.

Friday, February 27, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Film night: Madame Butterfly

Madame Butterfly is the heart-wrenching story of a beautiful young geisha who sacrifices her family, her religion and, ultimately, her life for her American husband. Butterfly is the young bride of Lieutenant Pinkerton, who buys Butterfly’s love while stationed in Japan with no intention of ever taking her home to America.

Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Japanese Tea Ceremony

A traditional tea ceremony is an elegant and simple practice incorporating many of the arts of Japan.

Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7:00 PM

A Special Screening of the Film, On Paper Wings, with filmmaker Ilana Sol

In the spring of 1945, a Japanese balloon bomb claimed the lives of the only people killed on the continental U.S. as the result of enemy action during WWII. Forty years later, the decision to fold a thousand paper cranes would unite the Japanese and American civilians who were involved in and affected by this incident.

"On Paper Wings" is the story of four Japanese women who worked on balloon bombs, the families of those killed in the U.S., and the man whose actions brought them all together forty years after WWII, and the balloon bomb project.

Films are free and open to the public.

Stick around after the show to meet the filmaker Ilana Sol.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM

Bat 6 Readers’ Theater Performance

Youth will be reading Bat 6 by author Virginia Euwer Wolff; the youth will rehearse and perform excerpts from the book in a Readers’ Theater Performance. Recruitment begins Jan. 2. Reading and rehearsals take place Jan. 12th–Mar. 2nd.

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 at 6:30 PM

Reading Group Discussion: Stubborn Twig

Friday, March 6, 2009 at 7:00 PM

A Family Gathering screening

This award-winning documentary is about the Yasui family, featured in Stubborn Twig.
Silences—the stuff of assumptions and confusion—is a legacy inherited by many grandchildren of Japanese Americans interned during WWII. Shortly after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Masuo Yasui, a respected figure of Hood River, Oregon, was arrested by the FBI as a 'potentially dangerous enemy alien.' In A Family Gathering, Lise Yasui, a granddaughter that Masuo never knew, shows that courageous journeys into the past can bring greater understanding of family and personal history to the family.

Saturday, March 7, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Origami

Learn to create a beautiful and intricate work of art through the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Portland Japanese Garden Presentation

Learn about the wonders of the Portland Japanese Garden. Admission tickets to the Garden will be given away as door prizes.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Oregon Reads Storytime

Join us for a storytime featuring Apples to Oregon by Deborah Hopkinson and Nancy Carpenter.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Book Discussion Group: Stubborn Twig

Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop

Ikebana, “life-filled flowers” is the Japanese art of flower arranging that focuses on the placement of flowers, branches and leaves in keeping with the Earth’s dynamic life energy. All plant material will be provided, though feel free to bring any flowers or branches from personal yards and gardens to incorporate into your designs. You will need to bring your own vase or dish for your take-home arrangements. Registration is required—call the library.

Saturday, March 14, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Book Discussion Group: Stubborn Twig

Refreshments served

Sunday, March 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Quintessential Wood Wind Quartet

A guided musical tour of Oregon

Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 1:00 PM

Origami Paper Crane Folding Party

Learn to fold a paper crane to take home or display in the library! Snacks and stories provided.

Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 3:00 PM

Songs and Stories from the Oregon Trail

with Truman Price

Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 6:45 PM

Oregon Reads Book Discussion Group: Stubborn Twig

Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 4:00 PM

School Days Program

The Washington County Historical Society presents a program that replicates the pioneer school experience. Registration is required - call 503-350-3600.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 7:00 PM

Book Discussion group: Stubborn Twig

Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 6:30 PM

The Immigrant Experience in Washington County

A panel of local speakers will discuss the experience of being an immigrant to Oregon and Washington County. Hosts: Hillsboro & Cornelius Libraries.

Friday, April 10, 2009 at 2:00 PM

Rick Meyers Old Time Music Show

The show features pioneer music played on the banjo, musical saw, limberjack, nose flute, washboard and washtub bass.

Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM

El Tesora ... Cuento y Canciones or The Treasure ... Story and Song

Musical theater plus language lessons equal fun in this bilingual musical theater where audiences are encouraged to sing along in English and Spanish, participate in the story and play games. An all-ages event presented by Learning English and Spanish through the Arts (L.E.S.T.A.) at the Shute Park Branch on Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m.

There will be one performance only and admission is free; seating is limited, so be sure to arrive early.

L.E.S.T.A. uses musical theater as a way to integrate fun and language lessons. According to Cyndi Turtledove, L.E.S.T.A.’s Artistic Director, “Theater is the perfect combination of all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It is natural to move while we speak, and it natural to speak while we move.”

L.E.S.T.A. shows are truly bilingual, and use both Spanish and English during the same show, sometimes alternating languages between lines — without exact translations, but becoming understandable through the interaction of questions and answers by the characters. People who come to the shows and speak/understand NO English and only Spanish, understand the whole show, and people who come and speak/understand NO Spanish but only English also understand the whole show because of this.

As part of the performance, audience members will have the opportunity to sing along in English and in Spanish, participate in the story, and play games. Attendees will also take away some bilingual vocabulary!