Monday, March 12, 2012

Local events mark Japan tsunami anniversary

PORTLAND, Ore. ? Sunday marks the one year anniversary of the triple disaster ? earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster ? that struck Japan.

Across the world, events are being held to remember the thousands of people who died and support Japanese citizens as they continue to rebuild parts of their country.

Here in Portland, several events are open to the public:

Remembering Tohoku Ceremony
Japanese Garden
Sunday ? 2 p.m.
Free admission 2-4 p.m.
Website

From Oregon with Love Benefit Concert
Aladdin Theater
Sunday ? 7 p.m.
General reserved: $35
Silver Circle Reserved: $50
Gold Circle Reserved: $100
Website
Last year raised $250,000 for Mercy Corps

?Can You See Our Lights?? Film Screening
March 16 ? 1 p.m.
Clark College Foster Auditorium
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Free admission
More information (PDF)
President Robert Knight will speak about his experience in Sendai before the screening

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Source: http://northwestportland.katu.com/news/news/463088-local-events-mark-japan-tsunami-anniversary

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