SNOW FLOWER AUTHOR LISA SEE IN PORTLAND

Author Talk and Book Signing
When: Monday, July 30, 7 PM
Where: Powell’s Books Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Cost: Free

Lisa See's new novel, Peony in Love, came out on June 26. Here’s a bit about the story: In 17th century China, the Manchus have seized power and crushed the Ming dynasty. But in an elaborate villa on the shores of Hangzhou’s West Lake, Peony lives a sheltered life with her wealthy family, trapped like a good-luck cricket in a bamboo-and-lacquer cage. Though raised to be obedient, Peony has dreams of her own. One night, Peony catches sight of an elegant and handsome young man, but she is betrothed to another. So begins Peony’s unforgettable journey, which brings to life an exotic time and place—even the vividly imagined realm of the afterworld, where one’s soul is divided into three, ancestors offer guidance, misdeeds are punished, and hungry ghosts wander the earth in hopes of marrying the living in “ghost marriages.”

Based on a true story, Peony in Love uses the richness and magic of the Chinese afterlife to transcend death and explore the many manifestations of love. Ultimately, it’s about universal themes: the bonds of female friendship, the power of words, and the age-old desire of women to be heard.
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JANE BROWN'S PARENT LECTURE NIGHT

Thursday, June 21, 2007
6:30 pm
Friendship Masonic Center
5626 Alameda St. Portland 97213 (where Sandy, SE 57th and Alameda come together in the Hollywood area) parking lot is across Alameda street. There is a statue of George Washington in front of the building.

Jane Brown, MSW, is an adoption social worker/educator and mother to 8 children, five of whom joined the family through adoption. Jane Brown helps guide parents to understand what it is like for their children growing up adopted and also to understand their children's evolving racial identity. Jane gives parent lectures and children's playshops throughout the country, has written extensively and has helped and supported adoptive families for many years. She is a passionate voice in the adoption community.

*This evening is for adults only. Cost is $5 per person (to be paid at the door) check in is 6:30-7 pm. Please rsvp to Jodi Wilf jodiwilf@yahoo.com.
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NW CHINA COUNCIL SUMMER LANGUAGE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

This summer the China Council will offer its 8 week evening language classes as well as short-term evening and weekend workshops. All classes and workshops will be held in downtown Portland at our office in Chinatown (Kida Bldg. 127 NW 3rd, at Davis). Links to registration forms (PDF files) are below:
Evening language workshops (two weeks, four sessions)
Saturday “survival” workshops (three hours)
Eight week language courses (Adults)
Eight week language courses (Children)
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JOIN FCC AT THE DRAGON BOAT RACES

Please join FCC at the Dragon Boat Races this year. We will be at Waterfront Park on Sunday June 10 from 1:00 til 4:00 next to the FCC flag. Each FCC visitor will receive a free refreshment. Hope to see you there!

For more information on the races, go to: http://www.rosefestival.org/events/dragonboatraces/
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WESTSIDE PLAY DATE ACTIVITY CHANGED

The westside play date planned for Thursday, May 31st at Ibach Park in Tualatin has been changed to take advantage of a Kids Concert being held at the Oregon Zoo on that date.

Meet at the Oregon Zoo at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 31st for the Putumayo Kids concert featuring Asheba (which starts at 11).

Putumayo Kids celebrates the release of their new Animal Playground CD with a live performance by Trinidadian children’s artist Asheba. Take a walk on the wild side with this global musical journey into the animal kingdom. Come see Asheba perform live.

Please bring a picnic lunch and a blanket to sit on. The concert is on the big lawn in front of the stage, next to the Asian elephants.

Click for information on admission rates or for more information on the concert.
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CHINESE CULTURE CAMP IN SW WASHINGTON

Camas, Washington Chinese Culture Camp
July 23-27, 2007
9:00 am-3:00 pm
Skyridge Middle School in Camas, Washington
For students who will be going into grades 1st - 8th in the fall

Come join this total immersion Chinese camp! Learn Chinese culture and basic conversation. Activities will include Chinese yoyo, kung-fu, folk dance, acrobatics, games, songs, arts and crafts. Wear tennis shoes and bring a sack of lunch to the camp.

Host by American West Vancouver Chinese School
Fee: $100

Please register by mail or walk in through Camas Community Education.(360) 833-5552-----Information only! No mailing service.

This is the flagship effort to start a language program here in the Camas School District, so we really need to show the district how much we want this to happen by supporting this camp.
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SENSORY INTEGRATION THERAPY WORKSHOP

Forward Stride Center for Therapeutic Recreation and ASIA (Associated Services International Adoption) bring you a workshop on Sensory Integration Therapy in Action for Adoptive Families.

Have you ever wondered if your child might have some sensory issues? Children who spend the first part of their lives in institutional settings may not have been stimulated enough for their brain to form necessary connections – those that regulate how they react to different sensations. These children may develop Sensory Processing Disorders. Attendees will receive an overview of Sensory Processing Disorders and the benefits of equine therapy and other therapies to people with Sensory Issues. You will get a chance to see Sensory Integration Therapy in Action. Lunch is included with registration. Workshop space is limited.

$20 per person
Sunday June 10th, 2007
11:00 to 2:30
Wilsonville, Oregon

The Forward Stride Barn
28203 SW 110th Ave.Wilsonville, OR 97070

For workshop information, contact: Marci Siegel-Kittrell: marcisk@asiadopt.org or 503-224-1860. Register on the Forward Stride website: www.forwardstride.org
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