Monday, September 28, 2009

PORTLAND CHINESE TIMES MID-AUTUMN MOON FESTIVAL EVENTS

The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival begins October 3, 2009. The Portland Chinese Times is holding a variety of events this weekend.

See: http://www.portlandchinesetimes.us/autumn2009/English/index.htm for more details.
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Sunday, September 20, 2009

FCC Mid-Autumn Festival

Come celebrate this family-oriented holiday with a special welcome for new adoptees, great raffle prizes, fun games for all ages and food at a beautiful park and great playground!


Sunday, September 27th
Cook Park, Tigard
11:00am to 3:00pm


Game schedule:
1:00 - 1:30 pm - Chopstick race
1:30 - 2:00 pm - Sack race
2:00 - 2:30 pm - 3-Legged race
2:30 - 3:00 pm - Water ballon toss

Hot dogs, veggie burgers, fixins & lemonade will be served

Suggested donation of $10 per family

Please feel free to bring the following if your last name begins with:
A-J: Salad, K-R: Side, S-Z: Dessert
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Sunday, September 6, 2009

BODHI TREE FALL MANDARIN CLASSES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS

For children, Bodhi Tree Learning Center has various levels of Saturday beginner classes starting Sat. Sept 12. The classes meet in mornings or afternoons, for 2 hours a week, 12 weeks.

An afterschool program for children who are already familiar with Chinese (at least 1 year of Chinese) is being offered. The classes meet Tuesdays, Weds., and Thursdays from 4-6 pm.

We also have a Mandarin toddlers class for 2 year olds, and a Mandarin immersion preschool program for 3-6 year olds in both Lake Oswego and SE Portland.

For homeschoolers, we offer classes Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:30 to 2:30 pm, in SE Portland.

More information about children's classes and programs is available on our Website at http://www.BodhiTreeChineseSchool.org

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For adults, we have various levels of Mandarin Chinese beginner and non-beginner classes for adults starting the week of Sept 14.

More information about our Mandarin Chinese classes for adults is available at http://www.BodhiTreeLanguageCenter.org
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Saturday, August 8, 2009

Wanted: Teen Volunteers for the FCC Mid-Autumn Picnic

Greetings,

We are looking for teens to help with picnic games (sack race, chopstick race, three-legged race and water balloon toss). We also welcome adult volunteer participation.

FCC Mid-Autumn Picnic
Sunday, September 27th
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Cook Park, Tigard Oregon

If you are interested in helping, please contact Monica Eckrich at mceckrich@gmail.com
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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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