FCC HALLOWEEN PARTY OCTOBER 21

FCC Halloween Party

Sunday, 10/21/07
2:30-5:00 pm
Friendship Masonic Lodge
5626 NE Alameda St.


Come to our first ever FCC Halloween party! There will be free festivities including games, crafts, and food. There will be lots to do for kids from 1-12 years old. Come in costume if you wish. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions please contact Holly Odil at hollyleaf75@hotmail.com

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NW CHINA COUNCIL PROGRAMS

Chinese Business Network Lunch Wednesday, October 3
US Commercial Service: Assisting American Exporters in Selling High Tech Products in East China
featuring Frances "Chip" Peters
Commercial Officer, US Consulate - Shanghai, China

Annual Meeting and Dinner Thursday, October 11, 6:00 pm
Jin Wah RestaurantBeaverton, OR

Please attend our 2007 Annual Meeting for election of new Board members, and to hear about the 2008 Olympics in Beijing.

Keynote Speaker: Jack Elder, is a 1972 U.S. Olympian. He will speak about his experiences as a member of the US Olympic Team in Sapporo, as well as the significance of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, and its role and impact on U.S./China relations.

Click here for details
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PORTLAND CHINESE GARDEN FALL PROGRAMS

Scrolls From China is an Oregon-based company that partners with artists who are orphans in China. A collection of Scrolls From China will be displayed in the Garden’s Celestial House of Permeating Fragrance in Fall/Winter 2007.

8th annual Fall Chrysanthemum Exhibit
This year’s program will include educational posters and handouts and sampling of chrysanthemum teas. An evening presentation on Chrysanthemum cultivation will be held on November 5th, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Cost: $5, r.s.v.p. required. Call 503.228.8131 x2001 to register.
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FCC Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation dinner Oct. 7

Join us for our annual meeting and volunteer appreciation dinner on October 7! Pizza and salad hosted by FCC, come to vote in our 2007/08 board of directors. Held at the Lucky Labrador brew pub on SW Capitol Highway. http://www.luckylab.com/html/directions.html for directions.

This event will run from 5:00pm - 8:00pm and kids are welcome. There is a nice stage for our creative little ones and coloring pages!

All members are invited to attend. Please contact Betsy Haindl with questions, president@fcc-oregon.org, or 503-880-7334.
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KIDS CLUB FALL FUN

Kids Club is a social group for FCC kids ages 6-9. Join us for friendship and fun this fall:

October 7 at 11am - Meet at the barn at The Pumpkin Patch on Sauvie Island
The maize, rides, pick your own pumpkin, and more. RSVP to let us know to look for you - jodiwilf@yahoo.com For directions, go to http://www.pumpkinpatch.com/


Starting Sept. 8 - Chinese Cultural Dance for kids age 5-9
Dance class is held at the CCBA (Consolidated Chinese BenevolentAssociation) building in Chinatown. 315 NW Davis. Fall session starts September 8 at 3:15 pm. Come and check it out. Contact Jodi for more info jodiwilf@yahoo.com.

(There is also a FCC dance class for 10 and older- contact Sarah Pons-mailto:Pons-sarahmpons@comcast.net )

Want strong Chinese Mentors and positive role models for your kids?
Jodi Wilf is working with a Portland State University student organization called CSSA (Chinese Students and Scholars Association) to create a friendship with our Kids Club. Interested? Want to get involved? Contact Jodi Wilf jodiwilf@yahoo.com. More info to come.
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WALKING DOWN THE VILLAGE PATH SEPT. 23

Tony Zheng of Our Chinese Daughter's Foundation will present Walking Down The Village Path on Sunday, September 23 from 1-5 pm at The Friendship Masonic Temple in Portland.

Suggested donation of $5 to $10 (all proceeds go to the FCC Chenge Orphanage Project). Childcare provided by FCC dance team, teens and parents.

1-3 pm Returning to China with your adopted child
3:30 -5 pm Status of Orphanages in China.

Click here for all the details.
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ARTHUR - BINKY GETS A SISTER FROM CHINA - RERUNNING

Premiering Friday, September 7, PBS Kids Arthur will air an episode about Arthur's friend Binky adopting a sister from China. If you get OPB, the show will air at 4:30 pm (see here). Go here to check the times for another station.

For a plot summary, click here.

UPDATE - This episode of Arthur will be repeated on Monday, September 24. Check www.pbskids.org TV schedule for times in your area.
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