Portland Art Museum Presents: China Design Now
October 10, 2009 - January 17, 2010
China Design Now explores the recent explosion of critically compelling design and architecture projects created in China, contextualizing the impact of rapid economic development on these projects in three of the country’s major cities—Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. This immersive, multi-sensory exhibition captures a dynamic phase in China, as it opens up to global influences and responds to the hopes and dreams of its new urban middle class.
Free Museum Family Day: Sunday, November 8, 12:00-5:00 pm
The third in an ongoing series of free family days will feature Chinese dance, music, and food, along with art-making activities inspired by the three cities featured in China Design Now. Visitors of all ages can build their own cities using recycled materials provided by the School and Community Reuse Action Project (SCRAP).
Museum admission on November 8 and participation in Museum Family Day is free for all visitors.
If you or your family cannot make this free day but are interested in joining an FCC tour group on a weekend ($11.00 adults; Free 0-17), please e-mail Kelly Hagele at idahoretreat@netscape.net with number of attendees (both adult & kid). Tour dates will depend upon group size.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
FCC Waiting Families & First Years Home
Fei Yang, Senior Adoption Coordinator, from A.S.I.A will come and speak to the group about current conditions for China adoption, Waiting Children (special needs), and the new TB requirements for our November Waiting Families.
If you know anyone considering international adoption, interested in knowing more about Waiting Children, or considering whether or not China is a country they want to consider for their adoption, this is the meeting for them and for you. Fei Yang will bring details about all the changes the Hague regulations brought what adoption looks like right now from China.
If we have time, we will allow the time at the end for questions about the Taiwan program, as well. The last half hour of our meeting (4:30pm-5pm) our returning families will come to introduce their children to us and tell us about their recent journeys to China.
Date: November 1
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Place: Portland State University
1721 SW Broadway
Cramer Hall, room 250 (signs posted from the south entrance)
Parking is free in PSU lot across the street on Sundays.
Anyone considering adoption is welcome.
This meeting is the perfect way to answer all those questions one has at the beginning of the process, and all the questions those of us may have who are considering returning to China for another adoption.
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If you know anyone considering international adoption, interested in knowing more about Waiting Children, or considering whether or not China is a country they want to consider for their adoption, this is the meeting for them and for you. Fei Yang will bring details about all the changes the Hague regulations brought what adoption looks like right now from China.
If we have time, we will allow the time at the end for questions about the Taiwan program, as well. The last half hour of our meeting (4:30pm-5pm) our returning families will come to introduce their children to us and tell us about their recent journeys to China.
Date: November 1
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Place: Portland State University
1721 SW Broadway
Cramer Hall, room 250 (signs posted from the south entrance)
Parking is free in PSU lot across the street on Sundays.
Anyone considering adoption is welcome.
This meeting is the perfect way to answer all those questions one has at the beginning of the process, and all the questions those of us may have who are considering returning to China for another adoption.
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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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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 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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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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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.
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!
*************************************************
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.
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