Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Upcoming Events

Portland Chinese Times, Portland Chinese Art and Cultural Center present
The Hong Kong Yip's Children Choir
Wednesday, August 12th at 7:30 pm


On August 12, 2009 Portland Chinese Art & Cultural Center will proudly present to you a concert at the Newmark Theatre (Located inside Antoinette Hatfield Hall 1111 SW Broadway Portland, OR 97205) The Hong Kong Yip's Children's Choir. HKYCC is internationally renowned for its high standard of excellence and superb musical training for young voices. The Choir has performed in numerous international music festivals and conferences to critical acclaim and is proudly regarded as a cultural ambassador for Hong Kong.
For more information, please see:
http://www.portlandchinesetimes.com/events



Michael Allen Harrison
Mercy & Wisdom Benefit Concert and Auction
Sunday, August 16, 2009 (4:00 - 7:00 PM)

Come see Michael Allen Harrison, our slideshow, auction, entertainment,
music, and drinks.
For more information, please see: http://www.mercyandwisdom.org/



CHOSEN INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS "TOUCHED BY ADOPTION" TEEN CAMP 09'
August 28-30, 2009

Eagle Fern Camp, Estacada, Oregon

Teens (adopted at any age) are invited to join others from around the
Northwest for "A weekend to Remember!"

Camp fee $100
$20 non-refundable registration will hold place
www.choseninternational.org
Listen as adults share their adoption stories, including how to handle some of the unique challenges that adoption may bring. Play crazy games, eat great food, roast marshmallows around the campfire and more!

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The information contained herein is provided as a public service with the
understanding that FCC Oregon/SW Washington makes no warranties, either
expressed or implied, concerning the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or
suitability of the information. As part of our mission to promote a
network of support for adoptive families and those interested in adoption
from China, FCC Oregon/SW Washington will post information from third
parties in addition to events solely hosted/organized by FCC that support
this mission. Sharing of third party information should not be taken as an
endorsement by FCC Oregon/SW Washington, its board of directors or its
membership.

New FCC Oregon/SW Washington Yahoo Group

Hi FCC Community,

We are pleased to let the community know about our new FCC Oregon/SW Washington yahoo group.

The purpose of this group is to provide FCC event information, support, friendship and community to FCC members, families/individuals who reside in Oregon or SW Washington and have adopted from China or are in the process of adopting from China.

There are two ways to join the group:

Join the mailing list only:
Send a blank e-mail to: FCC-OregonSWWA-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. Reply to the confirmation e-mail and your subscription will be complete.

Join The Group:
Click on "Join This Group" on the upper-right corner of: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FCC-OregonSWWA/
You will be asked to login to yahoo.
This will allow you to access files, photos, etc.

Warm Regards
Families with Children from China - Oregon/SW Washington
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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Baby & Toddler Care Class for Adoptive Parents (October 17th)

Invite from Northwest Adoptive Families Association

This Class Is Tailored To Meet The Needs Of Families Adopting
Internationally Or Domestically
To help you plan for your new baby or toddler, a registered nurse and adoptive parents will discuss:
• Bathing, feeding, diapering, sleeping and comforting
• Child safety
• Equipment, toys and clothing
• Unique needs of your adopted child
• Development from birth through 18 months
• Latest information on attachment and brain development
• Positive ethnic identity

Click here for more information
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Invite from Northwest China Council - Movie - July 30 -- "To Live" -- with Prof. Zhan

Movie Night -- To Live (1994)

Fugui and Jiazhen endure tumultuous events in China as their personal fortunes move from wealthy landownership to peasantry. Addicted to gambling, Fugui (Ge You) loses everything. In the years that follow he is pressed into both the nationalist and communist armies, while Jiazhen (Gong Li) is forced into menial work. They raise a family and survive, managing "to live" from the 40's to the 70's in this epic, but personal, story of life through an amazing period. The film is by acclaimed director, Zhang Yimou.

For this month’s film we are fortunate to have visiting PSU Professor Zhan Tianxiang, commenting on the film and participating in the after-film discussion. Prof. Zhan has been coming to PSU from his faculty post at Hangzhou University for many summer sessions, to lecture on Chinese film and current affairs.

In color. Mandarin, with English subtitles, 125 mins.

The movie is preceded by a four course Chinese dinner, with soup.

WHEN
Thursday, July 30, 2009, 6:00 - 9:00PM (discussion follows film)

WHERE
Wong Kee Restaurant Banquet Room
28 NW 4th Ave. Portland, OR 97209, Chinatown

COST Dinner & Movie: $20 members; $25 general. Please register before Wednesday July 29, 2009 5pm.

REGISTER
http://www.nwchina.org/register-movie.php

PARKING
SmartPark on NW Davis, between NW Naito Parkway
and NW 1st Ave
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Public Seminars at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden

These seminars are provided by Oregon College of Oriental Medicine and included in the price of admission to the Garden. Join us to learn about the health benefits of tradiational Chinese medicine!

Tuesday, July 28 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Opening the Passages: Acupuncture for Pain Relief
Deb Espesete, MAcOM, LAc
Thinking you have to live with chronic pain? Think again. Acupuncture can help treat painful conditions ranging from everyday aches and stiffness to chronic, recurring pain. Licensed Deb Espesete will provide sample acupuncture treatments.

Tuesday, August 4 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Fang Zhang, MMed (PR China), LAc
Weight is affected by many different emotional and physical factors. Traditional Chinese medicine recognizes that no two people are alike and seeks to find the root cause of individual imbalances that affect weight. Find out how the medicine approaches this topic and learn how making lifestyle changes can support you in your goal to achieve a healthier weight.

Tuesday, August 11 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Protecting the Emperor of the Body: Maintaining a Healthy Heart
Regina Dehen, ND, LAc – not confirmed, awaiting clinic schedule
Chinese medicine believes that the heart “houses the mind” and governs your ability to sleep soundly, think clearly and maintain a good memory. Learn how a healthy heart can keep your body nourished, your complexion rosy and your circulatory system sound.

Tuesday, August 18 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Live Long, Live Well: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Longevity (Part 1)
Robert Kaneko, DAOM, LAc
Learn how exercise, meditation, qigong, sleep and healthy eating can help you stay healthy and vital at any age.

Tuesday, August 25 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Enjoying the Journey: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Longevity (Part 2)
Robert Kaneko, DAOM, LAc
Learn how the therapies of traditional Chinese medicine approach some of the disorders associated with aging like pain, insomnia and fatigue.
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Monday, July 20, 2009

Volunteer Opportunities - Mid-Autumn Festival

FCC Community and Friends,

We have some upcoming volunteer opportunities. We are looking for help for the Mid-Autumn Festival (occuring on Sunday, September 27th). We are needing volunteers to help with children crafts and games, setup, cleanup and the raffle table.

You can sign up for 30 minute or 1 hour time slots. This is a great way to meet other FCC families.

If you would like to assist, please contact Monica Eckrich at: mceckrich@gmail.com
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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Save the Date - Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Picnic

Join FCC to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival on Sunday, September 27 from 11 am to 3 pm at Cook's Park in Tigard.

More details to come but save the date!