RSVP by April 15, 2015 * Lunch Location To Be Determined in Chinatown Members and scholars are invited to this event: BOOK DISCUSSION Topic: Garden of Stones Author: Sophie Littlefield Summary: This historical fiction novel involves the WWII internment of Japanese Americans and its after effects. This dramatic plot focuses on mother/daughter relationships. SIGN UP: If you want to be included in these events, kindly email loraawc@gmail.com. RSVP by Feb.25, 2015 * Lunch Location To Be Determined in Chinatown
Members and scholars are invited to this event. TELEVISION SHOW DISCUSSION Topic: Fresh Off the Boat (on ABC) Episodes: #1. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 8:30 pm to 9:00 pm (two episodes on the same day) #2. Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm #3. Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm (regular airtime) #4. Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm #5. Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 8:00 pm to 8:30 pm Summary: This is a new comedy about a Chinese American boy's move to Orlando, Florida from a Chinese community in Washington, DC. Requirement: view one episode or more. SIGN UP: If you want to be included in these events, kindly email loraawc@gmail.com. On behalf of the board and staff at the Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia (CAGP), you are cordially invited to join us as we kick off 2015 with afun night of Cambodian music, dancing, and authentic cuisine! Our 2015 Winter Celebration is a great opportunity to dance and socialize with family and friends with a beautiful panoramic view of the Delaware River. With live music by The Kesar Band, cash bar, and 50/50 raffle with cash prizes, there will be no better way for us to kick off this New Year but with a joyful burst of Khmer pride and jubilation at our annual, festive Winter Celebration. Fully catered by Khmer Kitchen and I Cambodia , this will be a night to remember. AND...the best part is that event proceeds will help CAGP continue our vital mission to provide crucial programs and services that equip and empower our under-served and resilient community. When: Sat, February 7, 2015, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Where: PECO at 2301 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA. Register on the Eventbrite link before February 7, 2015: www.eventbrite.com/e/lifes-transitions-transformations-for-smarties-tickets-14814539687 You may also email Co-Chairs Marife Domingo (domingo.marife@gmail.com) or Rona Magno (rona_magno@yahoo.com) to register. Come to a panel discussion on various transitions that one goes through in life, viewing it from an Asian American woman’s perspective. Topics include: 1. Transitioning from High School to College & Post Graduate Studies - Preparing for the Future - Training, Retraining & Additional Training 2. Entry Level to Intermediate & Senior Positions Managing Family Responsibilities Changing Direction 3. Caring for the Elderly/Grandchildren Reviewing Options Pursuing Other Interests Preparing for Retirement COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. Parking Lots: 1. PARK AMERICA - 12 S.23RD STREET 2. KINNEY SYSTEM - 50 N. 23RD STREET 3. STREET PARKING AAWC is happy and proud to announce that ImJa Choi, Advisory Board Member, and long-time Board Member was chosen to receive a 2014 Distinguished Daughter of PA Award. AAWC nominated ImJa for this prestigious award based on her tireless efforts in providing care for the elderly Asian community and community at large by founding PASSi (Penn Asian Senior Services). She was one of 12 outstanding women in Pennsylvania selected this year and recognized by Governor and Mrs. Corbett at an awards luncheon held in Harrisburg at the Governor's Residence on Wednesday, October 15. We were represented at the luncheon by Co-Founder Cecilia Moy Yep, President Gloria Yu and Board Members Grace Kong and Kathy Ngee. Since its inception in 1948 by then Governor James Duff, nearly 500 women have been recognized. (More information may be found on www.distinguisheddaughtersofpa.org.) Joining this select group are our Co-Founders Cecilia Moy Yep (2006) and Judge Ida Chen (1997) and Lily Yeh (2013). Congratulations to ImJa! AARP The Magazine Oct/Nov issue highlights ImJa in article: Saving the World as Second Career. Click HERE to read the article. ImJa Choi, Former First Lady Susan Corbett, President Michele Ridge President Michele Ridge, Ceciia Moy Yep, Former First Lady Susan Corbett ImJa Choi's brother, sister, Previous Distinguished Daughters Alma Jacobs (1952), Alice Lea Tasman (1997), Gloria Yu, Cecilia Moy Yep, Grace Kong, Kathy Ngee You are cordially invited to celebrate Filipino American History Month #fahm2014 at the Filipino American Mural of Philadelphia site (First Filipino American Mural in the East Coast).
Featured will be cultural performances and a light lunch on October 26, 2014 Sunday 1:30-3:30pm at 8426 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia. Spnsored by The Filipino American Association of Philadelphia, Inc. (FAAPI) in collaboration with: Philadelphia Mural Arts Program National Federation of Filipino American Associations Region 1 (NaFFAA-R1), Filipino American National Historical Society PA (FANHS-PA), Philippine Folk Arts Society , Inc. (PFASI) |
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