Wednesday, October 22, 2008

YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING CAN HELP FCC OREGON/SW WASHINGTON

Now, simply by shopping online through www.igive.com/fccoregon, you can donate up to 26% of your purchases to FCC Oregon/SW Washington to support our programs at no additional cost to you.

That’s right, do your holiday shopping online –– a new CD, the latest bestseller, even a computer and don't forget everyday essentials like pet food or vitamins. But first join www.iGive.com/fccoregon. Every time you shop at one of the more than 680 name-brand stores in the iGive.com Mall (like Amazon.com, iTunes.com, BestBuy.com, Expedia.com, Shutterfly, J.C. Penney, Eddie Bauer, Land's End) we’ll receive a donation of up to 26% of each purchase you make, at no cost to you.

If you'll be shopping online anyway, this is an easy, free way for you to support our programs. So visit www.iGive.com/fccoregon and join. Tell your friends and family. Membership is free and privacy is guaranteed.

For a limited time, if you make your first purchase within 45 days of joining, we'll receive a $5 bonus plus the percentage from your purchase.

Click here for a flyer.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008

2009 CHINA CULTURAL TOUR

POP's Foundation will host their 2nd China Cultural Trip in June 2009. In this economy, many people may be hesitant to travel, so they are glad that the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Language and Culture Education Foundation will subsidize the cost of the trip this time. They will inform everyone with more details on the cost as soon as possible. As of now, the tentative date is set for June 19th, 2009. They plan to visit Beijing, Tianjin, the May 12th earthquake zone in Sichuan, and Yunnan, if possible. Since some of the places they intend to visit are not open to the public, they can only accommodate 150 people on this trip. There is a 10-year-old age requirement for the children to attend, just as last time.

If you are ready to make a reservation, please email to Maisie at 2009POPChinaCulturalTrip@gmail.com. Please also feel free to share your comments or suggestions. If you'd like to be updated on the 2009 China Cultural Trip, please also email to the same email address above. For more information about POP's Foundation, please visit www.popsfoundation.org.
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JANE BROWN WORKSHOPS IN EUGENE NOV. 7-9

What do children think about their adoption stories? What tools can we give them to combat teasing, impertinent questions, and racism? Adoption Connections of Oregon (ACO) is hosting the creator of Adoption Playshops, Jane Brown, at its 7th Annual Conference November 7 – 9, 2008 in Eugene, Oregon.

Learn how children's understanding of adoption, race, and ethnicity unfolds developmentally at different ages and stages, and what adoptive parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, educators, social workers and caretakers can and should do to help them through developing specialized skills that address the topics of loss and grief, racial differences, ethnic backgrounds, and culture-of-origin differences. Children Playshops give children five years and older, an opportunity to explore their own ideas about adoption and to interact with their peers. Jane uses multi-sensory games with props and puppets to let the children talk, learn about, and discuss their feelings about being adopted. She helps children understand that the questions and thoughts they have about adoption are normal and okay to talk about with their adopted peers and lets them acquire skills they can transfer to settings with non-adopted peers.

Space for the Children’s Playshops is limited. Pre-registration is required. Scholarships are available. Contact Adoption Connections of Oregon at (541) 345-4209 or e-mail elisecrum@comcast.net to sign up now to reserve your space, request a scholarship, or to register as an Exhibitor/Vendor. For more information, visit www.adoptionconnectionsoforegon.org.

Click here for a flyer about the event or FAQ about the playgroups.
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Thursday, October 16, 2008

January 20th Divine Performing Arts - Chinese New Year Spectacular

FCC-Oregon has reserved a block of seats at a discounted price for the January 20th Divine Performing Arts - Chinese New Year Spectacular at the Keller Auditorium.

This is an adult and older child event. Children under 5 years old will not be admitted to the auditorium.

Divine Performing Arts seeks to breathe new life into traditional Chinese culture and provide audiences with an experience of sublime beauty. Itʼs traditional Chinese culture as it was meant to be- a brilliant blend of beauty, energy, and grace. Dozens of dancers in dazzling costumes move in seamless, flowing patterns. Thunderous drums shake the stage, while spectacular backdrops take you to another world.

Click here for more information

Two price options are available:

$62.75 will provide seats on the main floor in sections A & E (sides) or towards the rear of the center section.

$48.00 will provide seats on the main floor in sections A & E or rows toward the rear of the center section, a little further back than the more expensive tickets.

Tickets are limited and our block of seats is being held until 11/17/08. Prices include all fees.

If you wish to reserve tickets please send a check made out to Sharyn Marcuson to 10211 SW Barbur Blvd., Suite 110A, Portland, OR 97219 with your name, phone number and the number of tickets you are buying. Seats are not all near each other so please let Sharyn know if you are looking to sit with another family.

Questions? Call Sharyn at 503-452-0949.

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Friday, October 3, 2008

Children's Chinese Story Times

Cantonese Story Time
Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland
Oct. 4, 11, 18, & 25, 1:15-2 p.m.

Mandarin/English Story Time
Woodstock Library, 6008 SE 49th Ave, Portland
Oct. 5 & 19, 1-1:30 p.m.

source: Asian Reporter Sept. 30, 2008

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FREE Admission Day at Portland Classical Chinese Garden

Sunday, October 5 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.

On Sunday, October 5 visit the Garden for free thanks to the City of Portland’s Office of International Affairs.
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Thursday, October 2, 2008

HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR IS SATURDAY, OCT. 11

Boo - the date for the Halloween Spooktacular is Saturday, October 11 not October 10.

2-5 pm at the Friendship Masonic Lodge.
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008

2ND ANNUAL FCC HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR OCT. 11

Please join us for the 2nd annual
FCC HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR!
Saturday October 11th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm

At the Friendship Masonic Lodge
5626 NE Alameda St, Portland 97213

Please wear your costume for this fun filled family event (good for boys and girls 1 to 12). We will have FOOD, CRAFTS, MUSIC, CANDY, and PRIZES for everyone! This year's event will take place in the GRAND BALLROOM of the lodge.

This event is free to all FCC members! OPTIONAL: Bring a bag of candy or other treat to share!

RSVP to : hollyleaf75@hotmail.com
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