CISC Executive Director Alaric Bien (seventh from left) with CISC staff members and their families

The Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC) held its first annual walkathon fundraising event at Safeco Field. Read the full story

Jeffrey Hattori

Jeffery Hattori was appointed by the Nikkei Concerns (NC) Board of Directors as NC’s new chief executive officer (CEO).

Hattori was the Public Affairs Liason of State Governement Affairs at Eli Lilly and Company’s Pacific Northwest Region. From 1998–2001, he was an administrator at NC.

NC is the nation’s second largest skilled nursing and assistant living facility for the Japanese American community. ♦

Daniel Nguyen

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation named 253 finalists in its 2010 Class of Scholars from a pool of 2,200 semifinalists.

The finalists from Washington state are:

• Nicholas Barr from Timberline High School
• Nailah Cayenne Dodd from  Holy Names Academy
• Alexander Fraser from Puyallup Senior High School
• Daniel Nguyen from Franklin High School
• Mariel Rodriguez from Moses Lake Senior High School

On March 25, the students will join other finalists as they travel to Atlanta, the headquarters for The Coca-Cola Company, to compete for 53 four-year college scholarships of $20,000 and 200 four-year scholarships of $10,000. ♦

The Seattle Chinese Women's Club with Director General Daniel Liao (front row, middle, left) and Director Jeffrey Yu (next to Liao on the right) of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle (TECO).

The Seattle Chinese Women’s Club (SCWC) was held at the Bellevue Hilton and was attended by 300 people including Director General Daniel Liao and Director Jeffrey Yu of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle (TECO). Read the full story

A film crew for a Korean movie works in the alley behind Maynard Avenue South. (Photo by George Liu/NWAW)

A Korean movie titled “Late Autumn” is being filmed partly in Seattle’s International District. Filming started on Jan. 27. The film crew spent the entire day in Chinatown, filming in the alley behind Maynard Avenue South. Filming continued last Sunday, outside of Union Station. Filmmakers say they only needed to capture the scenery. ♦

Ted Choi Tam (left) is given his award by Seattle Chinese Chamber President Lawrence Pang.

At its Lunar New Year Banquet at the House of Hong Restaurant, the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce honored Ted Choi Tam for his work for the community and with the Chamber. Read the full story

Donnie Chin holds a photo of the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce’s board members during the 1960s. His father, Don Chin, was the chamber’s first president. His grandfather was its founder in 1941.

At its Lunar New Year Banquet at the House of Hong Restaurant, the Seattle Chinese Chamber of Commerce awarded $1,500 to Donnie Chin, director and founder of the International District Emergency Center. Chin is credited with saving countless lives over decades of service. ♦

From left: Hanson Hosein, Rita Brogan, and UW Department of Communications Chair David Domke.

At the Wing Luke Asian Museum, the University of Washington’s Department of Communication hosted an event for its hall of fame members. Read the full story

From left: Branch Operations Officer Brenda Groves, Business Development Officer Jeremy Bolles, Branch Relationship Banker Renee Roline, Premier Relationship ManagerPeter Barnes, Branch ManagerVictor Melnik, Assistant Branch Manager Lyndsey DeLuca, SVP District Executive Ron Martinez, Retail Mortgage Consultant Jessica Zamzow, and EVP Regional President West Coast Dominic O’Hagan

HSBC held its Lunar New Year Party and grand opening at its new Bellevue branch. ♦

Frieda Takamura (left), Shea Aoki (middle), and Sam Matsui with his son Jay

Held at the Seattle Waterfront Hotel, the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) celebrated the accomplishments of three people and one organization.

Sam Matsui received the Sam Shoji Unsung Hero Award.

Frieda Takamura received the Community Service Award.

Shea Aoki received the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Evergreen-Washelli received the Corporate Award. ♦

*March 8–corrected Sam Matsui’s name

Vicki Nguyen at Splendors of Regions in Vietnam

Splendors of Regions of Vietnam took place in the Fisher Pavilion and Center House at Seattle Center.

Celebrating Lunar New Year, visitors had the opportunity to immerse themselves in Vietnam’s culture though performances, a fashion show, and children’s activities. Also exhibited at the festival was the Year in Review of the Vietnamese through the Eyes of the Local Vietnamese Press. ♦

Deems Tsutakawa

Jazz group Deems released its new album, “On Irving Street.” Helmed by pianist and producer Deems Tsutakawa, the album also consists of musicians Paul Richardson, Merwin Kato, Dan Benson, Paul Anderson, David Yamasaki, Tim Horiuchi (a co-producer), Gordon Uchima, and Steve Ryals.

Irving Street is located in Seattle’s Central Area, where Tsutakawa grew up. ♦