[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-12-17

Fri Dec 17 12:08:50 PST 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2021-12-17

In this issue:

  *   Holiday Highlight: Christmas Ships Parade, an Oregon Heritage Tradition
  *   New REALM research
  *   Online 2022 Washington State Nonprofit Conference, May 18-20
  *   Oregon State Parks Free parking for First Day Hikes Jan. 1, 2022
  *   CCAHA workshop series: Let's Talk About That: Dialogue and Change in Collections Care, January-March
  *   Museum Learning Hub resources update
  *   Masonry Training Opportunity

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Holiday Highlight: Christmas Ships Parade, an Oregon Heritage Tradition

If you are in the Portland Metro areas this holiday season be sure to check out the Christmas Ships Parade, a designated Oregon Heritage Tradition.

The Christmas Ships Parade began with one decorated sailboat in 1954 and has since grown to over 70 participating boats. The entirely volunteer run event runs for 15 nights during December and travels the Willamette and Columbia River in the Portland Metro area providing opportunities for communities to view it from the river front and from restaurants along the river. Several cities along the rivers have tied their holiday events to the parade schedule.

View the schedule at www.christmasships.org<http://www.christmasships.org>.

An Oregon Heritage Tradition must have been in continuous operation for more than 50 years, demonstrate a public profile and reputation that distinguishes it from more routine events, and add to the livability and identity of the state. A list of Tradition designations is available at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/heritage-designations.aspx.

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New REALM research

Research Briefing Update
This final research briefing, prepared by Battelle, provides the latest research on COVID-19 vaccination, variant strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and ventilation that may affect building operations, policies, and procedures, including:

  *   Vaccines: In a case-control study of 4,513 adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in 18 US states, patients vaccinated with an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine were significantly less likely to have died or undergone mechanical ventilation. 
  *   Ventilation: Researchers in Portugal sought to estimate the percentages of aerosol infection risk reduction of COVID-19 using a modeling approach. In schools, they found that completely opened windows lowered risk of infection by 64% when compared to closed windows. In mechanically ventilated spaces, risk of infection dropped significantly when air flow rates were doubled. Lastly, risk of infection was reduced by 72% when HEPA filters were used in schools.
  *   Variants: A study of the effectiveness of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines in Qatar showed that although the vaccines were modestly effective in preventing infection with the Delta variant (55.5% effectiveness for either vaccine ≥14 days after the 2nd dose), the vaccines were highly effective in preventing severe, critical, or fatal disease (93.6%).

View Briefing<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=8acd750552e1135de830d90c17c4cddfc31456512258fb82aab815394d32793ebb719bcfeaf463be32838c061941f092>

Fifty libraries and museums awarded funding to advance vaccine confidence in their communities

Communities for Immunity has awarded funding to 50 additional museums and libraries to advance vaccine confidence in a second round of awards, totaling nearly 100 museums, libraries, and tribal organizations across the country who have received funding through this initiative.

Communities for Immunity is led by the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the American Alliance of Museums with support from the US Centers for Disease Control and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Read Announcement<http://click.e.oclc.org/?qs=8acd750552e1135df04e1967e8f70d28d90bfb23a5444c358c105bdbccc462ad1d21c5eaddd222d5aa1aa6faa5bc8aa9>

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Online 2022 Washington State Nonprofit Conference, May 18-20

The 2022 Washington State Nonprofit Conference will be held on May 18-20, and registration is open starting today! Join online for three days of speakers, workshops, and other invaluable content, and to connect with other nonprofits from across the state.

There are special early bird rates, and a very special organizational rate for members only. We can’t wait to see you in May 2022!

Our theme is “Discovering a New Way” – inviting in different perspectives, uplifting innovative and adaptive stories from the field, and pushing our collective thinking and creativity.

Register Here. <https://whova.com/portal/registration/wsnc_202205/>

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Oregon State Parks Free parking for First Day Hikes Jan. 1, 2022

SALEM, Oregon – Guided 2022 First Day Hikes are set for several state parks on Jan. 1, 2022 and the normal $5 day-use parking fee is waived for the 25 parks that normally require a parking permit.

“Whatever your choice—a guided hike, exploring a park trail on your own, or enjoying everything a state park offers—starting out the year in the outdoors can begin a new tradition or keep a longstanding family tradition alive,” said Lisa Sumption, director of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. “January 1 also marks the beginning of the yearlong Oregon State Parks centennial commemoration.”

A list of guided hikes, including times and meeting locations, is online at the Oregon State Parks event calendar<https://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.events>. Visitors should check the calendar in the days leading up to Jan. 1 for additional guided hikes. Some parks not hosting guided hikes may display posters that include recommended hikes and ranger favorites.

Late December is prime time to look for migrating gray whales as they head south to the warm lagoons of Baja Mexico. Although trained volunteers and staff will not be available this winter at whale watching sites, most viewing sites<ttps://stateparks.oregon.gov/index.cfm?do=things-to-do.whale-watching> managed by Oregon State Parks remain open to visitors. The Whale Watching Center in Depoe Bay is closed, but the viewing deck on the exterior of the building is open.

"The peak of the winter whale watching season lasts from late December through mid-January, said Park Ranger Luke Parsons, Beverly Beach Management Unit. “Watch the weather forecast for calm weather and clear skies near your favorite coastal destination, then come on over!”

Parsons added that the whales can be several miles from shore during the winter migration so bring binoculars to help scan for whale spouts. Mornings, when the sun is at your back, is also a better time than afternoons to look for whales.

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CCAHA workshop series: Let's Talk About That: Dialogue and Change in Collections Care, January-March

Let's Talk About That: Dialogue and Change in Collections Care

Dates:
January 10-11, 2022
January 24-25, 2022
February 7-8, 2022
February 28-March 1, 2022
March 14-15, 2022
Click here to register.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pc9hOYG2EgMR2FgkS7t4SriZqmV15pEHm6ASYJRGIs1Ec0Ny3o3DH7V778YzJGZPYNSjZg6To7AE55-hN3Y_N1LUlRFN1NNwRAXALGfUXjxdBJpqH6z-sL6ehlmEC8gNQsMspqm9uGO_XUONQFiOJFObgbxVoesS0tz9w6jC_h8joFohUlpy0g==&c=zhmyOjMcEpXaXOJXQcY3abonEhxe0OuDLbe8yF2HnHF3d1RwNhHMCw==&ch=Ce9mEFZv_GuFHlXjg2uq4nIHRIqD8wOeRMCEVHsWXFqbFSQeQmCluQ==>

In March of 2021, CCAHA held its first major event focused exclusively on topics of diversity and equity in the collections care field. Nearly 300 panelists and attendees gathered virtually for the "Many Voices: Diversity in Collections Care" colloquium, highlighting some of the most pressing issues in the field. By the end of the two-day event, two major conclusions emerged: first, that there is much more work to be done. And second, that there is a robust and energized community ready to take it on.

And it's no wonder: As cultural institutions across the world reckon with the events of the past year, confronting- often for the first time- how these issues of equity and access have impacted their own communities, the resulting institutional dialogues have often been reserved only for those in leadership or public-facing roles. Collections care professionals- and others in similarly "behind-the-scenes" roles- are frequently left out of these conversations, despite the tremendous impact of their work in documenting and preserving the world's cultural heritage. The community remains eager and excited to do the work, but without a clear path forward to do so.

This series aims to combine this eagerness with incredible work already being done in the field to begin building a DEIA infrastructure within collections care that can be sustainable beyond this moment in history. The goal is not to present a definitive guidebook on these topics, but rather to build this guide together as a community. Each module will focus on a different issue facing the field and will be comprised of two components: a traditional webinar with a speaker highlighting their own observations in the field, and- the following day- a community dialogue led by facilitator, Sarah Pharaon<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pc9hOYG2EgMR2FgkS7t4SriZqmV15pEHm6ASYJRGIs1Ec0Ny3o3DH-XYb7hcUT_9SEIAIhmdWKEUIY4nPaflIHs9CAzXboO5VBbTk-56nYa2Qr7yEmn3Ef6ieRu6HhC9hnTIOXl80K0IcNOSByS0-qt4e58nWrqlfXuprourXQM=&c=zhmyOjMcEpXaXOJXQcY3abonEhxe0OuDLbe8yF2HnHF3d1RwNhHMCw==&ch=Ce9mEFZv_GuFHlXjg2uq4nIHRIqD8wOeRMCEVHsWXFqbFSQeQmCluQ==>.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pc9hOYG2EgMR2FgkS7t4SriZqmV15pEHm6ASYJRGIs1Ec0Ny3o3DH-XYb7hcUT_9SEIAIhmdWKEUIY4nPaflIHs9CAzXboO5VBbTk-56nYa2Qr7yEmn3Ef6ieRu6HhC9hnTIOXl80K0IcNOSByS0-qt4e58nWrqlfXuprourXQM=&c=zhmyOjMcEpXaXOJXQcY3abonEhxe0OuDLbe8yF2HnHF3d1RwNhHMCw==&ch=Ce9mEFZv_GuFHlXjg2uq4nIHRIqD8wOeRMCEVHsWXFqbFSQeQmCluQ==> As each topic is discussed and processed together, key takeaways will be compiled and used to build a publicly-available resource document to serve as a toolkit for individuals looking to begin or expand this work at their own organizations.

Click here<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001pc9hOYG2EgMR2FgkS7t4SriZqmV15pEHm6ASYJRGIs1Ec0Ny3o3DH7V778YzJGZPYNSjZg6To7AE55-hN3Y_N1LUlRFN1NNwRAXALGfUXjxdBJpqH6z-sL6ehlmEC8gNQsMspqm9uGO_XUONQFiOJFObgbxVoesS0tz9w6jC_h8joFohUlpy0g==&c=zhmyOjMcEpXaXOJXQcY3abonEhxe0OuDLbe8yF2HnHF3d1RwNhHMCw==&ch=Ce9mEFZv_GuFHlXjg2uq4nIHRIqD8wOeRMCEVHsWXFqbFSQeQmCluQ==> to learn more about this program, view a full topic list for upcoming sessions, and register today!

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Museum Learning Hub resources update

All this month, catch our FREE technical workshops on the topic of social media, and in January, learn about digitizing 3D collections. Plus, access recordings of past training workshops and inspirational case studies on a range of digital media and technology subjects online at museum-hub.org.<https://westmuse.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=292ba30672daddc0764d36f0a&id=8895a34069&e=f4886bfe41>

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Masonry Training

Every year US Heritage holds masonry certification trainings for masons and contractors, as well as qualifying architects, engineers and preservation organization staff.

These trainings include a classroom lecture to cover the Why, Where, and How To of historic masonry repair, and hands on mock-up installation and technique demonstrations at our workshop.

For more information or to register for one of courses, please contact us:
Jim Lemanski, T: 773.286.2100 ext. 101 | E: lemanski at usheritage.com<mailto:lemanski at usheritage.com?subject=Request%20about%20Masonry%20Trainings>

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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