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Donor Registration Drive
Sunday, August 1st 5-7pm
Nassau County’s
Chinese American Night
Eisenhower Park
1899 Hempstead Turnpike,
East Meadow, NY 11554
Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre Field 6
To get to Eisenhower Park, take the Meadowbrook Parkway to Exit 3 (Stewart Avenue) or Exit 4 (Hempstead Turnpike).
5-7pm Donor Registration on the Lawn
6-7pm Pre Show of Cultural Arts
7:30-9:30pm FREE Entertainment
Acrobats, Hsu-nami Rock Band, Lion Dancers, Martial Arts, Musicians, Vocalists, Dancers and More!
It's easy to join the
BE THE MATCH Registry!
You must be between the ages of 18-60, be in good general health, complete a consent form, do a cheek cell swab and be willing to donate to any patient in need.
Minority donors urgently needed!
Cammy Lee Leukemia Foundation
110-112 W. 27th St., Ste 603
New York, NY 10001
212-206-0095
www.cllf.org
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The 36th Annual North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC) Conference in Hartford, CT!
From August 4-7, 2010, NACAC presents its 36th annual conference in Hartford, Connecticut. The conference is a wonderful training opportunity for adoptive, foster, and birth parents, child welfare professionals, adoptees, foster care alumni, kinship providers, and other child advocates. Daily cost starts at $105 per person/$140 per couple. Detailed information about sessions and registration is available at www.nacac.org or can be requested from NACAC at info@nacac.org or 651-644-3036.
Featured speakers and workshops
Our keynote speakers will be Josh Shipp—TV host, author and foster alum; Oronde Miller—adoptee, adoption professional and advocate; and Denise Goodman—child welfare trainer and consultant extraordinaire!
Workshops and institutes include beginner and advanced sessions including:
· Find a Family for Any Youth in 12 to 20 Weeks!
· Surviving Adolescence: A Workshop for Parents Raising Challenging Teens
· Creating a Cultural Continuity Plan for Children
· What to Look for in an Adoption-Competent Therapist
· State of the Art Home Studies
· Living with Hurt or Scared Kids: Attachment, Trauma, and Neurobiology
· Advocating for Permanency in a Tight Budget Environment
· Post-Adoption Services for International Adoptive Families
Other nationally acclaimed speakers include: Maris Blechner, Wayne Duehn, Denise Goodman, Gregory Keck, Regina Kupecky, Joyce Maguire Pavao, Brenda McCreight, Ruth McRoy, and Pat O’Brien.
Other Conference Features
· A program for youth ages 6 to 18 with workshops and field trips.
· Tabletop exhibits will be available near the general sessions, many workshops and refreshment breaks.
· We offer, for a fee, continuing education units for the conference and pre-conference sessions. Augsburg College in Minnesota will issue general credits, and the Connecticut chapter of the NASW has approved social worker CEUs.
Detailed information about sessions and registration is available at www.nacac.org or can be requested from NACAC at info@nacac.org or 651-644-3036.
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FCCLI to Robert Moses Beach
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8/6/2010
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Join FCCLI families for an informal get together at the beach!
Place: Robert Moses State Park parking field #5
Date: August 6th
Time: 4pm til dusk
Park by the concession stand and we usually set up to the right of the lifeguard stand. The crowds typically start thinning out by around 4ish so a larger area may become available for us to all sit with one another after 4 if we cannot all gather in a larger when we first arrive.
Pack your own dinner/drinks, bring a chair and have some nice conversation while the kids play. They stop collecting parking fees at 4pm. If you arrive earlier, there is a $10 fee without the Empire State Park Pass. Lifeguards are on duty until 7pm.
It would be nice to know how many people plan on coming, but no RSVP is required.
This is not a FCC sponsored event. No one in particular is "in charge" of this event. Just come if you would like!
The concession stand is open until 7 pm.
In the event rain, no rain date is set.
Questions? Contact Beth Laxer-Limmer at edcoordinator@juno.com
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Camp China is a summer weekend for children of adoptive families held in
the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina.
Camp China takes place at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly
in western North Carolina at Black Mountain.
This year it will be held from August 6 and ending on the evening of August 8 / morning of Aug.
9th. Camp China helps children understand and feel proud of their heritage
and understand their adoption. Children attend sessions where they have fun
participating in activities such as dancing and singing, creating works of
art, and playing games such as Chinese jump rope and Chinese Yo Yo. While
the children are learning, adults also attend workshops to continue learning
about the many phases of adoption or just relax and enjoy the beautiful
scenery and outdoor activities.
The Camp has a large outdoor pool, hiking
trails, tennis courts, basketball courts, as well as being less than 30 min.
from Asheville. The bonds children form at Camp China often lead to
friendships that continue long after the camp's last event. From arrival
night to closing night, the event will be one you and your family will
treasure forever. Please have a look at the website www.ourcampchina.com,
and if interested send in your registration or ask any questions you may
have.
Adult (ages 13 & up)*$180.00
Youth Camper (rising 9th & above) $150.00
Child (ages 5 –12) $150.00
Child (ages 2-4) $85.00
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
Thank you,
Carina Morton
Camp China Committee
770-355-2185
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FCC Central NJ Bucks Pool Party
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8/7/2010
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Please join us for a day of sun and fun at the 6th annual Craft/Broach Pool Party for FCC members on Saturday, August 7th from noon to 4pm at their home in Skillman, New Jersey.
This very enjoyable family affair is for all ages and is one of our most popular events and a great way to meet other families with children adopted from China. Burgers, hotdogs, juice bags and wine/beer will be provided so all you need to bring is your bathing suit, towel and suncreen. If you wish, the family welcomes any side dishes, grill food or beverages you want to bring along. Donations to the FCC Orphanage Assistance Fund are also very welcome. FCCCNJB will provide a lifeguard for this event.
Barry Leavitt, coordinator of FCC Central New Jersey/Bucks County, PA region invites you to join him for a short meeting at 2pm about ways to connect with other FCC families, learn more about new FCC initiatives and upcoming events, and how you can help us reach out to other adoptive families with children from China. We will also share exciting news about some brand new events just for our families that are in the works. Got ideas on events you would like us to do? Come to the brief meeting and share them with us!
RSVP by August 1st to craft_susan@hotmail.com with the number of adults and children. If you plan to bring a favorite dish to share please let Susan know to help her with planning the event.
What? Craft/Broach 6th Annual Pool Party for FCC Families
When: Saturday, August 7th, 2020; Noon to 4pm (rain or shine)
What we'll have: burgers and hotdogs, juice bags, soda and wine/beer
What you can bring: sides, desserts, grill food, favorite beverages
Must haves: bathing suit, towel, sunscreen
Fun to haves: pool toys, Frisbee, etc.
Questions? Contact
Susan Merkel, susan.merkel@comcast.net
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FCC Northern NJ Craft Party in Wayne, NJ
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8/7/2010
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Questions? Contact Maureen Farrell at fccnnj@yahoo.com or 973-655-0211
FCC Northern NJ Craft Party
Saturday, August 7th from 2pm - 4pm followed by dinner together
Please register at www.fccny.org
Cost: $15 per child for current FCC members; $20 for non-members (price includes craft party only).
Cost of dinner is on your own.
You must have a current FCCNY 2010 membership and login to register at member prices.
Join FCC Northern New Jersey for a craft party on Saturday August 7th from 2-4 pm at Michaels Arts & Crafts store on Rt 23 in Wayne, NJ. The kids will have a choice of decorating either a tote bag or a storage box. Please indicate the craft you prefer in the customer note when you register.
We will be having an early dinner at Fuddruckers (also on Rt 23) immediately following the craft party for those who are interested. Fuddruckers has a carousel and a game room which will allow for the kids to interact and enjoy themselves.
Information:
Cost: $15 per child for current FCC members, $20 for non-members (includes craft party only). Cost of dinner is on your own.
Location: Michaels, 1660 Rt 23, Wayne, NJ 07470 phone: 973-406 8150 / Fuddruckers, 1813 Rt 23 S ,Wayne, NJ 07470 phone: 973-633-9700
Register at www.fccny.org Space for this event is limited and pre-registration (including child's craft choice) is required.
If you have any questions contact Maureen Farrell at fccnnj@yahoo.com or 973-655-0211
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Help us spread the word about this Donor Drive in Flushing and volunteer to help at the event in Flushing. Get a flyer at www.fccny.org.
HELP KATIE CRAMER!
Donor Registration Drive
Look for Cammy Lee Leukemia Foundation in the OCA-NY and Wall Street Dragon tents at THE HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IN NY
www.hkdbf-ny.o...rg
Saturday August 7 and Sunday August 8, 2010
FLUSHING MEADOW PARK
FREE ADMISSION-RAIN OR SHINE
Cammy Lee Leukemia Foundation Inc
110-112 W. 27th Street, Ste 603,
New York, NY 10001,
212-206-0095, www.cllf.org
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THE HONG KONG DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK
Saturday August 7th and Sunday August 8th 2010 FLUSHING MEADOWS PARK | FREE ADMISSION | RAIN OR SHINE | www.hkdbf-ny.org
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Holt's East Coast Adoptee Camp: - August 8-13 at Camp Louemma in Sussex, NJ for ages 7-15 year olds.
Holt Adoptee Camp provides a unique experience for your internationally adopted children and teens to discuss their feelings about adoption, race, identity, fitting in, etc. Held at Camp Louemma in Sussex, NJ, campers will have the classic sleep away camp experience for 6 days and 5 nights. Campers will have the opportunity to play large group games, develop skits, play sports, swim, live in cabins, create arts and crafts, and hang out with new and old friends within a community of Adoptees.
COST: There is a $350 non-refundable fee; the total fee for the entire reservation is $600. Please note that we do not accept payment in installments at this time; you may only pay in full.
Availability a/o 7/13: This session has openings for males and females
Register: http://www.holtinternational.org/camp/
If you have any questions about the system or problems registering, please contact Pame Chow at pamec@holtinternational.org or 541-687-2202.
Holt International Adoptee CampMission Statement
Holt International Adoptee Camp will provide an environment of physical and emotional safety, self-discovery, and fun. Within a community of adoptees, campers will share their common experiences while exploring issues of adoption, race, and identity development.
Camp Director Contact
Steve Kalb, Camp Director
Holt International
1195 City View St.
Eugene, OR 97402
541-687-2202 ext.245
8-4:30 pm, PST
Fax:541-683-6175
stevek@holtinternational.org
FCCNY as an organization offers information about this Camp at the request of our members as one of many offerings, has no financial interest in this Camp, and does not take a position with respect to or bear any responsibility for their scope, content or impact. If you need more detailed information about content to help you decide whether this Camp is appropriate for your family please contact Steve Kalb, stevek@holtinternational.org
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OCDF Finding Birthparents in China workshop
[OCDF website]
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8/9/2010
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As our children get older, there's no more important issue to resolve than what to do about birthparents and siblings in China. How to why and when to search? How to search? What's happened for kids and families when they did make the connection?
A quick reminder SIGNUP NOW for .... August 9-12th, Finding Birthparents in China workshop with Dr. Kay Johnson (researcher, author, and adoptive mom), Dr. Changfu Chang (documentary filmaker), and Dr. Jane Liedtke (China adoption/homeland travel and orphan support provider, author, adoptive mom).
Meet and discess with a family that has been through the experience of meeting birthparents. Programs for adults, teens, and kids including age-appropriate arts/crafts.
See: www.bayleafcottages.com (go to Calendar of Events) or www.ocdf.org/camps (scroll down right column for August 9-12)
or go to: http://www.bayleafcottages.com/info/adoptiveFam4_Birthparents_info.pdf
Registration form:
http://www.bayleafcottages.com/info/adoptiveFam_Registration_Form.pdf
OCDF Birthparent Seminar
August 9-12th, 2010
Bay Leaf Cottages in Lincolnville, Maine
email Jane Liedtke, Jane@ocdf.org for registration form
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First Person Plural
by Deann Borshay Liem
Tuesday, August 10 at 10:00 PM (60 minutes)
This is an encore performance.*
In 1966, Deann Borshay Liem was adopted by an American family and was sent from Korea to her new home. Growing up in California, the memory of her birth family was nearly obliterated until recurring dreams lead Borshay Liem to discover the truth: her Korean mother was very much alive. Bravely uniting her biological and adoptive families, Borshay Liem’s heartfelt journey makes First Person Plural a poignant essay on family, loss, and the reconciling of two identities. A co-presentation of Independent Television Service and the National Asian American Telecommunications Association.
* Note: Not all PBS stations choose to rebroadcast encore presentations. Please check local listings to see whether this show will be airing. The schedule is here.
http://www.pbs.org/pov/tvschedule/
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HOLT DAY CAMP FOR ADOPTEES & PARENTS
Day Camp is an exciting, new program for Adoptees and Parents! Holt International presents this single-day program of workshops, activities, and games to adoptees and their parents to learn and talk about adoption in a safe setting and to meet other people like them. The program includes adoptee identity and race/racism education; Q&A sessions with adult adoptees; and an emphasis on interactivity with both other adoptees and adoptive parents. This also an excellent way to experience our full Adoptee Camp without the week-long, overnight commitment! This program is open to all international, transracial, transcultural adoptees and their parents. The cost is $50 per parent/child pair and $20 for each additional adoptee or parent.
Eligible Participants: This program is available to all international, transracial, or transcultural adoptees and their parents. All children must be accompanied by at least one parent. Children ages 5-18 recommended.
Time: The program will begin at 9:30 AM and continue until 5:30. The date will be the Wednesday of every camp week (Thursday for East Coast/NJ Camp).
Oregon Day Camp – July 21 - Camp Angelos, Corbett, OR
Iowa Day Camp – July 28 - Lake Okoboji UM Camp, Spirit Lake, IA
California Day Camp – August 4 - Camp Rockin' U, Dobbins, CA
New Jersey Day Camp – August 12 - Camp Louemma, Sussex, NJ
Content: The program will be geared towards social interaction with other adoptive families and adoptees. There will be workshops for parents and adoptees together and separately.
Cost: $50 for parent/child pair; $20 for each additional family member
Register: http://www.holtinternational.org/camp/daycamp.shtml
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Chinatown Youth Initiative
Chinatown Beautification Day and Youth Conference 2010 - August 14th & August 15th
The two-day event starts next week! Registration and workshop information can be found below.
*Click here to register online for CBD 2010.
https://spreadsheets.google.com/a/cyinyc.org/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dDdCOGJTajRFOVBGN3l3TDNlWXBURWc6MQ
**We also encourage you to complete a Guardian Consent Form, found here.
http://www.scribd.com/doc/35171925/CBD-2010-Guardian-Consent-Form
Youth Conference:
When: Saturday, August 14th, 9:30am-5:00pm
Where: Woolworth Building (233 Broadway, New York, NY)
Chinatown Cleanup:
When: Sunday, August 15th, 12:00pm-4:30pm
Where: New York Chinese Community Center (62 Mott Street, New York, NY)
*Click here to register online for CBD 2010.
**We also encourage you to complete a Guardian Consent Form, found here.
This year, participants of Youth Conference will engage in two sessions of workshops on Asian Am. History & Identity.
If you have any questions about the CYI or the programs that we run please feel free to use the information below to reach us.
email: info@cyinyc.org
website: www.cyinyc.org
mailing address:
Chinatown Youth Initiatives
P.O. Box 130329
New York, NY 10013
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Made in Taiwan -
Written and performed by Michelle Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY’s “The Secret Life of The American Teenager”) and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14- 24 at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.
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FCC Queens Swim at West Side Tennis Club in Forest
[REGISTER ONLINE]
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8/14/2010
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Families with Children from China of Greater New York - Queens Chapter invites you to
Morning Swim at West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, NY
Saturday August 14, 2010
Swim from 9 am to 11 am
Lunch of make-your-own deli sandwiches and salads at private home, 10 minute walk from club
Play time at Austin Street Playground
Register www.fccny.org Cost: $10 per person for FCCNY members; $20 per non-members. Space strictly limited to 28 people so register early!
Join us at the junior Olympic swimming pool at the beautiful West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills.
There is a small, shallow baby pool. Towels and water provided. Swim noodles and kick boards provided. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Babies and toddlers: please remember your swimming diapers! Swimming attire a must to use the pool. Sorry – leave your own large pool toys at home as they aren’t allowed. Two outdoor showers located near pool; there are also men’s and women’s changing rooms with showers in a trailer near the pool.
Event canceled and may be reschedule due to weather. If not rescheduled, fees refunded.
All ages welcome!
Questions? Contact Mary Brown at 718-208-3556 or mtbrown@nyc.rr.com
West Side Tennis Club,
1 Tennis Place,
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: 718-268-2300
http://www.foresthillstennis.com/
Summarized from the club’s website: “The West Side Tennis Club is well known for hosting the US Open Tennis Championships. West Side's 14 acres are both a majestic setting and a tranquil oasis in the heart of New York City.
It is just 20 minutes from the bustle of midtown Manhattan, easily reached by car, bus, subway or the Long Island Railroad.”
Accessible by public transportation – only 3 short blocks from the E/F/R/V/G Continental/71st Avenue subway stop in Forest Hills. LIRR station 1 block away.
Limited parking available in guest lot on club grounds.
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MOCA Walking Tour: Experience Chinatown
[MOCA website]
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8/14/2010
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MOCA Walking Tour: Experience Chinatown
Sat, Aug 14 from 1pm – 2:30pm
Sat, Aug 21 from 1pm – 2:30pm
Discover the history and experience the energy of one of New York City’s oldest neighborhoods! Led by trained MOCA guides, this walking tour focuses on how everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community from its origins as a Native American village of Werpoes Hill in 1600 to one of the fastest growing immigrant communities of present day New York City. Highlighted sites include the oldest row house in Manhattan, a Catholic church, the oldest general store in Chinatown and a Chinese eatery that catered to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.”
Fee: $15/adult, $12/student & senior, $8/MOCA member, free for children under 5.
Advance reservation required. Purchase tickets online or call 212.619.4785 or email education@mocanyc.org with your name, contact information, and number of people in your group.
Tours leave from the lobby of 215 Centre Street, NY, NY 10013.
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MOCA Chinese Valentine's Day Special: Chinese Weddings
Sun, Aug 15 from 2pm – 3pm
215 Centre Street
NYC, NY
www.mocanyc.org
Want to trade your plain white gown for a bright red one? Joanna C. Lee and Ken Smith (co-authors of the Pocket Chinese Almanac) offer a guide to the traditional Chinese wedding. From choosing the big date—using the almanac, of course—through to the final event, this overview will include what clothes to wear, what foods to eat, what games to play, and what ancient traditions still survive in an increasingly fast-paced, multicultural world. Learn how to schedule your pre-wedding rituals and family gatherings in a modern urban environment, with a special section on keeping the God of Evil Mother-in-Laws at bay. Followed by Chinese wedding cake tasting.
Admission: $20/adult; $15/student or senior; Free for MOCA member. All participants will receive a free copy of Pocket Chinese Almanac (valued at $7)!
RSVP to education@mocanyc.org.
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Dutchess/Ulster FCC Chinese Culture Camp
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8/16/2010
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SAVE-THE-DATE! 5th annual Dutchess/Ulster FCC Chinese Culture Camp, to be held August 16th to 20th, 2010 at the Poughkeepsie Friends Meeting House. Questions? Contact Terry Horner, tdhorner@juno.com or 845-452-8141
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FCC Playdate at Eisenhower Park in Nassau Co. Long
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8/16/2010
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Join FCC Families for a Playdate in Nassau Co. Long Island
Monday August 16, 12:30pm Eisenhower Park, south playgrounds
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Parks/Docs/PDF/EisenhowerMap.pdf
Join FCC families for a daytime playdate. Go to parking Field #2 at the south end of the park, you have to be going south to make the turn, if you are coming in from Hempstead Turnpike, go past and make the U-turn. Park at the far end of the lot, you'll see a path leading to the playground area.
Bring snacks and drinks, there are no food vendors in this part of the park, (though the ice cream truck may swing by) and there are plenty of eateries out on Hempstead Turnpike. Bring bathing suits for the kids to use the spray pool. There is a bathroom/changing facility by the spray pool. There are benches for adult seating but if you have a camp chair you might want to bring it too.
Questions? Contact Jennifer Wilson-Pines at jwpines@juno.com
See you there!
Jennifer
Raindate??? we can discuss here when we get closer to the date.
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MOCA: An Evening with Michelle Krusiec or MADE IN
[MOCA website]
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8/19/2010
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MOCA Target Free Thursday: An Evening with Michelle Krusiec
Thu, Aug 19 from 7pm – 8pm
The Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)
215 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Join MOCA for a Target Free Thursday evening with Michelle Krusiec, performer and playwright of Made in Taiwan, currently at The New York International Fringe Festival. Michelle Krusiec will present a brief performance of Made in Taiwan followed by Q&A with the audience.
This program is free and open to the public, courtesy of Target. RSVP REQUIRED to education@mocanyc.org.
About Made in Taiwan
Written and performed by Michelle Krusiec (Saving Face, ABC FAMILY’s “The Secret Life of The American Teenager”) and directed by Andy Belser (Artistic Director of the Juniata Theatre in PA, and The Gravity Project), Made In Taiwan will play five performances, August 14- 24 at The New School for Drama Theater (151 Bank Street). For tickets and information visit www.FringeNYC.org.
About Michelle Krusiec
Michelle Krusiec(Performer/Playwright) first found national and international critical acclaim in her starring role opposite Joan Chen in the romantic comedy Saving Face, directed by Alice Wu. Her award winning performance as an awkward, closeted lesbian garnered her a Best Actress nomination in the 2005 Golden Horse Ceremony, Asia's equivalent to the Academy Award. Currently, Krusiec is featured as Emily on the ABC Family comedy series. The Secret Life of The American Teenager. Other notable feature and TV credits include Far North opposite Michelle Yeoh, What Happens in Vegas opposite Cameron Diaz, her own TV series "One World" (NBC) as well as other ensemble shows such as "Mind of the Married Man" (HBO) and "Dirty Sexy Money" (ABC). A long time student of acclaimed acting teacher Larry Moss, Michelle has trained at Virginia Tech University and Oxford. After Krusiec accosted Oliver Stone on stage while lecturing at Virginia Tech, the director cast her in her first feature film, Nixon. Her critically acclaimed solo show, Made in Taiwan, premiered at the Aspen Comedy festival in 2002 and was later workshopped at the 2007 first annual Asian American Theater Festival in NY. For more information please go to www.michellekrusiec.com or www.madeintaiwanshow.com.
Sponsored by Target, admission to MOCA is free every Thursday, 11 am-9 pm.
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MOCA Walking Tour: Experience Chinatown
[MOCA website]
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8/21/2010
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MOCA Walking Tour: Experience Chinatown
Sat, Aug 14 from 1pm – 2:30pm
Sat, Aug 21 from 1pm – 2:30pm
Discover the history and experience the energy of one of New York City’s oldest neighborhoods! Led by trained MOCA guides, this walking tour focuses on how everyday buildings and places of historical significance reflect and shape a community from its origins as a Native American village of Werpoes Hill in 1600 to one of the fastest growing immigrant communities of present day New York City. Highlighted sites include the oldest row house in Manhattan, a Catholic church, the oldest general store in Chinatown and a Chinese eatery that catered to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.”
Fee: $15/adult, $12/student & senior, $8/MOCA member, free for children under 5.
Advance reservation required. Purchase tickets online or call 212.619.4785 or email education@mocanyc.org with your name, contact information, and number of people in your group.
Tours leave from the lobby of 215 Centre Street, NY, NY 10013.
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Flushing Chinatown Authentic Food and Walking Tour with Ming on August 21, 2010. Join Ming Hua He, director of Chinese Cultural Exchange & Homeland Tours for a food and neighborhood walking tour in Flushing Chinatown. Flushing Chinatown is the biggest, wealthiest Chinatown in NYC surpassing Manhattan's Chinatown, with a supporting regional cast of restaurants, everything from Taiwanese pork chops and Cantonese Dim Sum to an epidemic of bubble tea shops and a street cart scene dominated by Xinjiang lamb kebabs. Our tour begins with a sit-down brunch at an authentic Chinese restaurant. Food will be preordered to reflect the specialties of that restaurant. We’ll stroll along the streets of Flushing Chinatown, where residents and merchants banter in foreign tongues, and the characters that make up Asian alphabets decorate storefront signs. We will then take you to the area’s largest Asian grocery store to learn and identify products from behind their exotic packaging. Continue the tour to Flushing Mall, where we will sample the best northern style dumplings and hand stretched noodles from Northwest region, Lanzhou. Spend your time like a local Chinese resident and immerse yourself in a completely different culture! Date: 8/212010; Adult: $49 Child under 12: $39 Child under 4: no charge. For more info and registration, please go to www.MingsChina.com or call toll free at 1-866-666-6520.
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FCC to LI Ducks Ballgame
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8/22/2010
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Questions? Contact Paul Hellman at nypkh@yahoo.com
Families with Children from China of Greater New York Long Island Chapter presents
Let's go see the LI Ducks!
Attn. Dads, Uncles, Grandpas, VIPs and FCC-LI kids
Sunday, August 22, 2010, Game Time 5:05 PM
Group Ticket Costs: (Limited to 60 participants - FIRST COME BASIS)
$13 per person
$11 per person with CURRENT FCCNY-LI Member Discount
Register online at www.fccny.org, or print flyer here and register by mail:
http://www.fccli.org/events_LI_Ducks_2010.html
by July 5, 2010
Questions? Contact Paul Hellman at nypkh@yahoo.com
BALLPARK DRIVING DIRECTIONS
3 Court House Drive,
Central Islip, NY 11722
From LIE West of Sagtikos Parkway:
Take Sagtikos Pkwy. south to Southern State Parkway east. Southern State Pkwy. East
to Exit 43A, County Road 17 north. Follow signs on CR 17 to Ballpark.
From LIE East of Exit 58:
Take Exit 58 south on Old Nichols Road. Across Route 454, Old Nichols Road becomes
County Road 100, Suffolk Avenue. Continue on CR 100 to Lowell Avenue south. Lowell
Avenue south to Eastview Drive-make right. Follow signs to the ballpark.
From North:
Take Route 111 south to County Road 17, Wheeler Road (Wheeler Road becomes Carleton
Avenue). Take Carleton Avenue south. Follow signs to the Ballpark.
From Southern State Pkwy. West of Exit 43A:
Take Exit 43A to County Rd. 17, Carleton Avenue North. Follow signs to Ballpark.
From Southern State Parkway and Route 27 East:
Take exit 46 on Route 27 (SSP West) to Exit 43A to traffic signal. At traffic signal,
go straight across Spur Drive North onto Eastview Drive. Follow signs to Ballpark
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Common Ground Center is proud to announce our 5th annual Chinese Culture Weekend 8/26-8/29 in Starksboro, Vermont !!
Come join us for a fantastic weekend of:
* Mah Jongg,
* Children Playing,
* Tai Chi Sword Dancing,
* Campfires,
* Dim Sum,
* Swimming,
* a Dragon Parade,
* Starry Skies,
* Life Book Sharing,
* Walking in the Woods,
* Chinese Mask Making,
* And best of all, Making New Friends.
The Chinese Culture Weekend will be in August this year. It starts on
Friday, August 26th and ends on Sunday, August 29th.
Call us at 1-800-430-2667 with questions or to register. Visit our
website at http://cgcvt.org/content/chinese-culture-weekend
Common Ground Center is a cooperatively run non-profit arts, education,
and outdoor recreation and retreat center. We are dedicated to bringing
together and strengthening diverse families and communities through
unique program offerings and facility rentals. Our beautiful site
demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability.
Elin Melchior - Operations Coordinator
(proud mom of Cassatt Yong YuPing from Yongzhou, Hunan); DTC 11-31-01;
DOB 5-28-02; Mine 3-4-03)
Common Ground Center - Family Camps and Facility Rentals
Uncommon Fun for Grownups and Kids
http://www.cgcvt.org 800-430-2667 or
802-453-2592
473 Tatro Road, Starksboro, Vermont 05487
elin@cgcvt.org
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FCC Teen Chinese Cooking Class in Hillsborough, NJ
[REGISTER ONLINE]
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8/27/2010
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Families with Children from China of Greater New York - Central NJ Bucks chapter invites you to
Chinese Cooking Class for teens aged 13 to 17 yrs
August 27th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Young Chef’s Academy
5 Jill Court - Building 14 - Suite 4
Hillsborough, NJ.
Price:
FCCNY members $10.00* per individual *
*Note: part of the cost of this event will be underwritten by FCCCNJB.
Non-members price is $15.00*
REGISTER online at www.fccny.org
or send a check payable to: FCCCNJB in care of Barry Leavitt, 23 Recklesstown Way, Chesterfield, NJ 08515
Join us Friday, August 27th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm for a Chinese Cooking Class for teens aged 13 to 17 at Young Chef’s Academy, 5 Jill Court - Building 14 - Suite 4, in Hillsborough, NJ. Come and have fun with your friends and meet other adopted teens from China as you learn to make lettuce wraps, dumplings and egg rolls. Participants will be actively involved in making Chinese dishes and sharing them with their FCC friends. Space is limited to 20 participants and is available first come, first serve.
Sign up now for a spot in the kitchen!
Have questions? Contact Barry Leavitt, regional coordinator at fcccnjb@gmail.com
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MOCA Walking Tour: From Coffeehouses to Banquet Ha
[MOCA website]
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8/28/2010
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MOCA Walking Tour: From Coffeehouses to Banquet Halls
Sat, Aug 28 from 1pm – 2:30pm
Restaurants have played a major role in Chinatown history since the early settlements. The earliest Chinese eateries in New York catered strictly to the needs of Chinatown’s turn-of-the-century “bachelor society.” Over time, however, Chinatown’s restaurant industry would reflect the neighborhood’s changing immigrant population and needs. Through present-day and historical food-related sites, this themed walking tour will trace the evolution of Chinese American eateries and food ways in Chinatown, and highlight the ways in which these eateries have both reflected and shaped this community.
Fee: $15/adult, $12/student & senior, $8/MOCA member, free for children under 5.
Advance reservation required. Please call (212)619-4785 or email education@mocanyc.org with your name, contact information, and number of people in your group.
Tours leave from the lobby of 215 Centre Street, NY, NY 10013.
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Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy
by Stephanie Wang-Breal
Broadcast: Tuesday, August 31 at 10:00 PM (90 minutes) Online: September 1, 2010 to November 30, 2010
What is it like to be torn from your Chinese foster family, put on a plane with strangers and wake up in a new country, family and culture? Stephanie Wang-Breal’s Wo Ai Ni (I Love You) Mommy is the story of Fang Sui Yong, an 8-year-old orphan, and the Sadowskys, the Long Island Jewish family that travels to China to adopt her. Sui Yong is one of 70,000 Chinese children now being raised in the United States. Through her eyes, we witness her struggle with a new identity as she transforms from a timid child into someone that no one — neither her new family nor she — could have imagined. A co-production of American Documentary/POV and the Diverse Voices Project, presented in association with the Center for Asian American Media, with funding provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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