The Chong Wa Education Society is offering fall Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese classes for adults and youths Monday through Thursday and on Saturday, at Chong Wa Hall, 522 7th Ave. S., Seattle. It is also offering free English as a Second Language (ESL) and citizenship classes. (end)
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Free citizenship and ESL classes
Posted on 30 September 2011.
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Kitsap Tours now includes Japanese American Exclusion Memorial in Bainbridge Tour
Posted on 28 August 2011.
Kitsap Tours started its three-hour Bainbridge Island tour earlier this year, in part, to showcase the new Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial …
Posted in Briefs, Community News, Vol 30 No 35 | 8/27-9/21 Comment
Nominate your favorite API lawyer under 40
Posted on 26 August 2011.
The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) is accepting nominations for the Best Lawyers Under 40 Award …
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Fed Way dentist offers services, with profit going to local food drive
Posted on 26 August 2011.
Dr. Van Vuong is offering a significant discount on dental services in order to assist people who need dental care, in tandem with helping his community food pantry …
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Asian Pacific Cultural Center looking for artists for showcase
Posted on 25 August 2011.
The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is seeking artists who identify with or incorporate into their practice the cultural arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands. The Asia Pacific Arts Infusion is intended to showcase the finest regional and International artists and craftsmen together for one weekend in November.
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Photo of bag-carrying ambassador charms China
Posted on 19 August 2011.
SEATTLE (AP) — A photo of the new U.S. ambassador to China carrying his own backpack and ordering his own coffee at an airport has charmed Chinese citizens not used to such frugality from their officials. ZhaoHui Tang, a businessman from Bellevue snapped the photo Friday on his iPhone when he spotted Gary Locke at [...]
Posted in Briefs, Vol 30 No 34 | 8/20-8/260 Comments
ICHS closing clinics one day per month due to cuts
Posted on 19 August 2011.
International Community Health Services (ICHS), which operates medical-dental clinics in the International District and at Holly Park, will close its clinics one day a month because of significant cuts in state funding.
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Seattle Chinese Garden still has bricks for sale
Posted on 12 August 2011.
On Oct. 15, the Seattle Chinese Garden (SCG) will unveil its first completed donor recognition wall in the entry court. The ceremony will celebrate all that have supported SCG by ordering green granite bricks, which are engraved with names to honor family and friends.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 30 No 33 | 8/13-8/190 Comments
Kollaboration Seattle Film Festival looking for API talent in filmmaking for its contest
Posted on 12 August 2011.
Kollaboration Seattle Film Festival is seeking filmmakers of different backgrounds and expertise in the Northwest region to create a short film featuring Asian American talents onscreen.
Posted in Briefs, Vol 30 No 33 | 8/13-8/190 Comments
Locke leaving the United States for Beijing this week
Posted on 12 August 2011.
After a brief visit to his hometown of Seattle, U.S. Ambassador to China Gary Locke heads off to his new home in Beijing on Thursday, Aug. 11. He will be there to prepare for a visit from U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Aug. 16.
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