UCLA-APA Events & Announcements - 2/18/09

1. APA-UCLA Lunar New Year Celebration 3/11/09
2. PbP Southern California: 2009 Partner Kickoff Celebration! 2/18/09
3. LTSC's Annual Sake & Food Tasting - 4/23/09



1) APA-UCLA Lunar New Year Celebration 3/11/09
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** Special Guest & Honoree: Norm Chow, UCLA Football Offensive Coordinator

Please join Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA (APA-UCLA) as we celebrate the Lunar New Year! At this year's reception we will be honoring Coach Norm Chow and our APA student athletes of the year.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009
6:30pm - 9:30pm
UCLA Morgan Center Press Room (Next to Hall of Fame)
Los Angeles, CA

* Light buffet & beverages will be provided.
* Student entertainment
* Silent Auction

- PROGRAM -
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Light buffet and reception
7:30 PM - 7:45 PM: Student entertainment
7:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Guest speaker/honoree: APA-UCLA Coach of the Year: Norm Chow, Offensive Coordinator, UCLA Football
8:05 PM to 8:20 PM: Presentation of APA-UCLA: UCLA APA Athlete of the Year.
8:20 PM to 8:45 PM: Silent Auction
9:00 PM: Close of event

- VIP RECEPTION: (location to be announced) -
6:15 PM - 6:45 PM: With Coach Norm Chow
Coach Chow will autograph items & take photos with donors.

General Admission:
RSVP by March 3, 2009 -
$25 Members (can bring a 1 guest at member rate)
$40 Non-members

At the Door:
$35 Members (can bring 1 guest at door member rate)
$50 Non-members

VIP Reception
Admission:
$250.00 per person

The proceeds for this event will benefit our APA-UCLA scholarship fund. To register, please download, fill out and mail in the registration form with your check. Download the registration form from: http://tinyurl.com/lunar-reg09

UCLA Alumni Association Members/APA Members can purchase member ($25) tickets online from the Evite: http://tinyurl.com/apalunar09a

For more information or if you have any questions please email apa@uclalumni.net.




2) PbP Southern California: 2009 Partner Kickoff Celebration! - 2/18/09
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Join Project by Project (PbP) and its partner for 2009, Asian Pacific Islander Small Business Program (API SBP), to celebrate our partnership and to learn more about how these two non-profit organizations collaborate to support and empower our community by providing free financial resources and services to assist the development of small and micro business in the current economic condition.

February 18, 2009
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Blue Velvet Restaurant & Lounge
750 S. Garland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA

Drink Specials, Delicious Appetizers & "Plate by Plate" Tasting Benefit Ticket Raffle Drawing!!

Find out how you can get involved with PbP and API SBP!!

This is a non-ticketed FREE event. Please bring cash to participate in our raffle drawing! Generous cash donations are also welcome!

Info Email: geena.oh@projectbyproject.org




3) LTSC's Annual Sake & Food Tasting - 4/23/09
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Mark Your Calendars! The Little Tokyo Service Center's Annual Sake & Food Tasting Event and Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at the California Science Center. Join us for a unique evening featuring a palette of sake from around the world and hors d'oeuvres from LA's top restaurants. Sake experts will be on hand to provide education on sake and food pairings at various stations. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Sake Games,
Silent Auction, Opportunity Drawing & the Limited Engagement Exhibit "CSI: The Experience." Please contact Jennifer Kim at (213) 473-1615
or JKim@LTSC.org for sponsorship opportunities or questions. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

For more information visit: http://ltsc.org




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UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
apa@uclalumni.net
www.apaucla.com

UCLA-APA Events & Announcements - 2/9/09

1. APA-UCLA Lunar New Year Celebration 3/11/09
2. APIUA 2nd Annual Networking Night: 2/18/09
3. LTSC's Annual Sake & Food Tasting - 4/23/09
4. East West Players' 43rd Anniversary Gala 4/27/09


1) Save the Date: APA-UCLA Lunar New Year Celebration 3/11/09
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** Special Guest & Honoree: Norm Chow, UCLA Football Offensive
Coordinator

Please join Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA (APA-UCLA) as we celebrate the Lunar New Year! At this year's reception we will be honoring Coach
Norm Chow and our APA student athletes of the year.

UCLA Morgan Press Room Wednesday,
March 11, 2009 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

* Light buffet & beverages will be provided.
* Student entertainment
* Silent Auction

Please stay tuned for more information and RSVP information. The proceeds for this event will benefit our APA-UCLA scholarship fund. For more information please email apa@uclalumni.net.




2) APIUA invites UCLA Alumni to participate in 2nd Annual Networking Night: 2/18/09
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UCLA's Asian American Studies Undergraduate Association (APIUA) is hosting their 2nd Annual Networking night and inviting APA Alumni to participate in their 2nd Annual Networking Night. This will help current Asian American Studies majors and minors grasp the range of careers that they go into with a degree from AAS.

UCLA Campus, Campbell 1101
Wed. Feb. 18th, 2009
6:00PM - 9:00PM

If you would like to participate and support APIUA, please contact Helen Lei at helenlei87@gmail.com




3) LTSC's Annual Sake & Food Tasting - 4/23/09
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Mark Your Calendars! The Little Tokyo Service Center's Annual Sake & Food Tasting Event and Awards Gala will take place on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 at the California Science Center. Join us for a unique evening featuring a palette of sake from around the world and hors d'oeuvres from LA's top restaurants. Sake experts will be on hand to provide education on sake and food pairings at various stations. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in Sake Games,
Silent Auction, Opportunity Drawing & the Limited Engagement Exhibit "CSI: The Experience." Please contact Jennifer Kim at (213) 473-1615
or JKim@LTSC.org for sponsorship opportunities or questions. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

For more information visit: http://ltsc.org




4) East West Players' 43rd Anniversary Gala 4/27/09
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The East West Players Anniversary Visionary Awards Dinner is an award-winning event that salutes artists who have raised the visibility of the Asian Pacific American community through theater, film and television. Proceeds from the evening will benefit East West Players educational and artistic programs.
This year the gala will be held at the Universal Hilton Hotel.

5:30 VIP Reception
6:00 No Host Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 Dinner & Awards Show

Universal City Hilton
555 Universal Hollywood Drive,
Universal City, California, 91608-1001

For more information, contact email info@eastwestplayers.org or visit
http://www.eastwestplayers.org



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Asian Pacific Alumni of UCLA
apa@uclalumni.net
www.apaucla.com

APA UCLA - Events & Announcements

1) Annual APA UCLA / USC Mixer - 11/30/07 2) Wicked @ The Pantages Theatre – 1/20/08 3) Beat 'SC Parade, Bonfire and Rally – 11/29/07 1) Annual APA UCLA / USC Mixer - 11/30/07 ------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, 11/30 - 7:00PM Barcelona 46. E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105 Get ready for the biggest game of the year. Show your Bruin pride, come out, and enjoy a night of friendly trash-talking at Barcelona in old town Pasadena with our cross-town rivals. Admission is FREE and all guests, co-workers, and friends are welcome! Non-Bruins and non-Trojans are all welcome as well. The Mixer will feature: *free appetizers *happy hour menu (7:00pm-9:00pm) and $5 drink specials at the bar *awesome networking opportunities! *We will be selling raffle tickets for $10. Winning prize: 2 tickets to see Wicked @ The Pantages Theatre on January 20, 2008! All raffle proceeds will be applied to future programming events. Come early and taste Barcelona's attractive appetizers! It’s a very hip bar and lounge on Colorado Blvd. To RSVP please visit: http://tinyurl.com/3cj9ce 2) Wicked @ The Pantages Theatre – 1/20/08 ------------------------------------------------------------- Join APA UCLA and APAA USC, for a night out @ The Pantages Theatre to see Wicked on January 20, 2008. Showtime: 6:30pm. Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 US Sunday, January 20, 6:30PM We will have a reception - coffee and dessert - after the show next door by The Pantages Theatre, at Belwood Cafe located at 6243 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood CA, 90028 323-462-2277 www.belwoodcafe.com Our group rate for purchasing tickets will be the following: Orchestra Center $100.00 Mezzanine Center J-N $63.00 - SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THIS PRICE Payment method paypal while tickets are still available. To RSVP & purchase your tickets please visit the Evite at this address: http://tinyurl.com/ysp942 If you answer yes on the Evite, we must have confirmation from Paypal, otherwise your response is invalid. This would be a great Christmas gift for family and friends. Also, indicate on Paypal comments section what type of seating that you prefer. If you have any questions, email questions to ucla_apa@hotmail.com We will notify you how tickets will be distributed as the date approaches in January. 3) Beat 'SC Parade, Bonfire and Rally – 11/29/07 ------------------------------------------------------------- Come celebrate being a Bruin at the Beat ’SC Parade, Bonfire and Rally! Join your fellow Bruins on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. to cheer on the parade and get pumped up at the rally. Students, alumni, faculty and friends are all invited to share in this Bruin experience and get ready to Beat ’SC! For more information please visit: http://www.uclalumni.net/CalendarEvents/BlueGold/2007/rally.cfm

________________________________ UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni apaucla@yahoo.com www.apaucla.com

UCLA-APA –Events & Announcements - 9/07/07

September 7, 2007


1) Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture: San Pedro 9/8 – 9/9
2) DISKovery Center Texas Hold'Em Poker Tournament Fundraiser: Los Angeles 9/8
3) Asian Pacific Women's Center 6th Annual Metamorphosis Gala: Los Angeles 9/19
4) The 2007 Orange County Moon Festival: Orange County 9/22
5) 17th Annual Autumn Moon Festival Street Fair: San Francisco 9/22 – 9/23



1) Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture: San Pedro 9/8 – 9/9
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FilAm ARTS traces its roots to the production of the Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) first conceptualized in 1990 as part of the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department’s Festivals Program, an arts program designed to address the multicultural constituency of the city.

Today, FPAC is the largest presenter of Philippine arts and culture in Southern California presenting over 1200 artists in 9 disciplines and attracting over 20,000 audience members from all over the country. Yet, after 15 years, FPAC is still a grassroots and community-led effort, produced by a core group of 50 volunteer professionals, in collaboration with 50 community-based and civic organizations, and involving over 300 volunteers.

For more information please visit: http://www.filamarts.org

Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 9:00am
Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 6:00pm
Location: Point Fermin Park
Gaffey Street
City: San Pedro, CA
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2) DISKovery Center Texas Hold'Em Tournament Fundraiser: Los Angeles 9/8
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* GRAND PRIZE: Two round trip American Airlines tickets valid in the continental US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean!

* 2ND PRIZE: Brand new Gateway ML3109 laptop
Other prizes: restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, and more!
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Dear Friends,

You are invited to the DISKovery Center's no limit TEXAS HOLD'EM FUNDRAISER on Saturday, September 8th at the Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge in Little Tokyo!

Please join us to play for great prizes and to support DISKovery's programs.

At-the-door registration is from 5 to 6pm. The tournament will start at 6pm *SHARP* and end at 10pm.

Slots are limited and filling up quickly, please call Julie at 213.473.3027 or e-mail jitahara@ltsc.org to pre-register and guarantee a place in the tournament. Registration is $70; $50 re-buys, $30 add-ins.

Please visit the Evite: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=LKNPXRCLIULJRQOWXOZM

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided by the Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge. Poker service provided by Aces 8's.

This event is limited to 100 players, 21 and over.

DISKovery Center
Location: Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge
347 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 US
When: Saturday, September 8, 5:00PM
Phone: 213-473-3027


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All proceeds will benefit the DISKovery Center, a program of the Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation, a 501c(3) charitable organization. The DISKovery Center provides technology access and education to seniors, youths, adults with limited English skills and low-income community members.

For more information about the DISKovery Center, email or call Steve Wong at 213.621.4158.
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3) Asian Pacific Women's Center 6th Annual Metamorphosis Gala: Los Angeles 9/19
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Join APWC for an elegant evening at one of the worlds most spectacular venues, with
fabulous food provided by City Club on Bunker Hill and an exceptional silent auction.

Ticket Price: $125 ($150 at the door)

City Club on Bunker Hill
333 South Grand Avenue
54th Floor, Wells Fargo-North Tower
Los Angeles, CA 90071

September 19, 2007
6:00 to 9:00 PM

For more information please visit: http://www.apwcla.org/events/index.html
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4) The 2007 Orange County Moon Festival: Orange County 9/22
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A Festival of Lanterns for All Ages...

On Saturday September 22nd 2007, children from all over Southern California will celebrate one of the oldest traditions of Asia: The Harvest Moon Festival. Through centuries, families and friends have gathered from near and far to share in the spectacle of the Fall harvest under the moonlit sky. It is a holiday of abundance and togetherness.

Located in the heart of Orange County, California at the elegant Rose Center, The O.C. Moon Festival is Southern California's premiere autumn cultural carnivale of color, lights, and folklore.

The Westminster Rose Center
14140 All American Way
Westminster, CA 92683

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2007
12 pm Noon

For more information please visit: http://www.ocmoonfest.com/
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5) 17th Annual Autumn Moon Festival Street Fair: San Francisco 9/22 – 9/23
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The Chinatown Merchants Association will present the 17th Annual Celebration of the City's Autumn Moon Festival the weekend of September 22 - 23, 2007, from 11am to 6pm each day. During the Moon Festival, Chinatown's historic Grant Avenue will become a pedestrian-only bazaar with live entertainment between California and Broadway, as will Pacific Street between Stockton and Kearny. Admission is free and visitors are welcomed.

For more information please visit: http://www.moonfestival.org/index.htm



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UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
apaucla@yahoo.com
www.apaucla.com
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To view a listing of UCLA events please visit: www.calendar.ucla.edu

To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.apaucla.com.

Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com or mark@uclalumni.net.

UCLA-APA –Events & Announcements - 8/16/07

August 16, 2007


1) Annual UCLA-USC Softball Game - This Saturday 8/18
2) Nisei Week – Little Tokyo 8/18 – 8/26
3) Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture: San Pedro 9/8 – 9/9
4) DISKovery Center Texas Hold'Em Tournament Fundraiser: Los Angeles 9/5




1) Annual UCLA-USC Softball Game: Arcadia - Saturday 8/18
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Relive the spirit of cheering against your cross town rival and come out to play for (or just cheer on) UCLA APA vs. USC APAA.

Location: Arcadia County Park at the corner of Huntington Drive and Santa Anita Avenue. We are at softball field #1

The morning will kick off with the softball game - we'll be playing co-ed rules so both boys and girls are welcomed to come out. We'll have trophy presentation and lunch following the game.

The cost is $15 - this fee includes lunch and refreshments.

Priority playing time will be given to those who attend practice.

Warmup time: 9:30 AM
Gametime: 10:00 AM

All alumni, friends, and supporters are welcome to attend and play.
Please RSVP at ucla_apa@hotmail.com or on the Evite:
http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/ucla_apa@hotmail.com/softball07
On the evite - please be sure to indicate whether you would like to play ball or cheer us on.

Hope to see you all there!


Host: APA UCLA/USC
Location: Arcadia County Park
405 S. Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 US
When: Saturday, August 18, 9:30AM
Cost: $15.00 per person
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2) Nisei Week Festival: Los Angeles 8/18 – 8/25
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Save the date for the 67th Nisei Week Japanese Festival, being held from August 18-25, 2007 in Little Tokyo and Long Beach (Nikkei Games). The 2007 Nisei Week Festival will be held one week later than usual to accommodate the Aomori Nebuta Festival float, which is coming to Los Angeles for the first time to participate in the Nisei Week Grand Parade on August 19, which is also starting later at 6 p.m.

Some of the other events and activities currently planned for the 2007 Nisei Week Festival include (see NiseiWeek.org for specifics):

Contest, August 18-19
* Nisei Week Queen Coronation, August 18
* Nisei Week Grand Parade, August 19 (6 p.m.)
* Nisei Week Carnival and Street Arts, August 25-26
* Sumo Demonstration/Car Show/Taiko Gathering/Cultural Exhibits/Anime Festival, August 25-26
* Ondo Community Street Dance Celebration & Closing Ceremonies, August 26

For a calendar of events information on the 67th Nisei Week Festival, please go to www.NiseiWeek.org; for more Nebuta information, go to www.nebuta-la.org.
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3) Festival of Philippine Arts and Culture: San Pedro 9/8 – 9/9
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FilAm ARTS traces its roots to the production of the Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture (FPAC) first conceptualized in 1990 as part of the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department’s Festivals Program, an arts program designed to address the multicultural constituency of the city.

Today, FPAC is the largest presenter of Philippine arts and culture in Southern California presenting over 1200 artists in 9 disciplines and attracting over 20,000 audience members from all over the country. Yet, after 15 years, FPAC is still a grassroots and community-led effort, produced by a core group of 50 volunteer professionals, in collaboration with 50 community-based and civic organizations, and involving over 300 volunteers.

For more information please visit: http://www.filamarts.org


Saturday, September 8, 2007 at 9:00am
Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 6:00pm
Location: Point Fermin Park
Gaffey Street
City: San Pedro, CA
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4) DISKovery Center Texas Hold'Em Tournament Fundraiser: Los Angeles 9/8
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Dear Friends,

You are invited to the DISKovery Center's Second TEXAS HOLD'EM FUNDRAISER on Saturday, September 8th at the Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge in Little Tokyo!!!


Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge
347 East 1st Street,
Los Angeles, CA 90012 US
September 8, 5:00PM

Please join us to play for great prizes and to support DISKovery's programs.

Registration is from 5 to 6pm.
The tournament will be held from 6 to 10pm.

Early bird registration is $50 before August 31st, with a group discount rate of buy 5 get one free. Payment for early bird registrations must be received by August 31st. Please call Julie at (213) 473-3027 or e-mail jitahara@ltsc.org with any questions and to register.

Evite: http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=LKNPXRCLIULJRQOWXOZM

After August 31st and at the door registration is $70.

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided by the Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge. Poker service provided by Aces 8's.

This event is limited to 100 players, 21 and over.

GRAND PRIZE: Two round trip American Airlines tickets valid in the continental US, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean!
2ND PRIZE: brand new notebook computer
Other prizes: restaurant gift certificates, theater tickets, and more!


All proceeds will benefit the DISKovery Center, a program of the Little Tokyo Service Center Community Development Corporation, a 501c(3) charitable organization. The DISKovery Center provides technology access and education to seniors, youths, adults with limited English skills and low-income community members.

For more information about the DISKovery Center, go to www.diskovery.org or call Steve Wong at 213.621.4158.

Sign up soon, and hope to see you there!



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UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
apaucla@yahoo.com
www.apaucla.com
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To view a listing of UCLA events please visit: www.calendar.ucla.edu

To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.apaucla.com.

Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com or mark@uclalumni.net.

UCLA-APA –Events & Announcements - 9/6/06

September 6, 2006


1) Volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day with UCLA APA
2) The 15th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture
3) 33rd Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival
4) Ford Amphitheatre: Celebration of Asian-American Culture and Tradition
5) The 7th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival
6) Pacific Media Expo: The Crossroads of Asian Pop Culture
7) The 13th APEX Annual Awards Gala with Dinner



1) Volunteer for Coastal Cleanup Day with UCLA APA
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Dear UCLA APA:

Did you know that 80% of the trash you see on our coast and oceans does NOT come from beach goers, but travels our storm drain channels from as far away as 60 miles before landing on our sand and surf? You can play an important part in the ongoing fight to keep our beaches clean and safe for people, sea life and birds, and the ocean itself. Please join Heal the Bay to help reduce pollution on our beaches on Coastal Cleanup Day: Saturday, September 16, 2006, at Venice Beach at Rose Avenue, from 9:00 am to noon! Your efforts to pick up litter help create a safer environment for beachgoers and coastal creatures. Plus, you'll get great exercise walking the beach with other UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni!! Free Parking is available at the beach lot on Rose Avenue and Ocean Front Walk - just tell the attendant you are there for Coastal Cleanup Day. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Rhey Lee at rheylee@yahoo.com or 310.283.4673. Thanks!!

Event: Coastal Cleanup Day
Date: Saturday, September 16, 2006
Time: 9:00 am - 12 noon
Where: Venice Beach, at Rose Avenue, free parking!

For more information: HEAL THE BAY
http://www.healthebay.org/volunteer/ccd/2006/eventinfo/

2) The 15th Annual Festival of Philippine Arts & Culture
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Diwang Sumisikat: Spirit Rising

Featuring live entertainment, adobo cook-off, folk dancing, giant vegetables, poetry slam, dj battle, hip hop dancing, karaoke, fine art, food, culinary pavilion, film & video screening, books, t-shirts, marketplace by the sea and more.

Sept. 9-10, 2006
Pt Fermin Park
San Pedro, CA

10am to 6pm
$3 Admission or
$5 for a 2-Day Pass

For more information please visit: http://www.filamarts.org/
or call 323 913-4663



3) 33rd Annual Los Angeles Korean Festival
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In addition to the commemoration of the 100th year Korean immigration, we invite you to join us in our celebration as 2006 marks our 33rd anniversary of the Los Angeles Korean Festival with improved programs and entertainment. We would also like to extend a heart-felt thank you for your participation throughout past 31 years.

September 21-24
Seoul International Park in Koreatown,

3250 San Marino St
Los Angeles, CA
90006-1315
Celebrating korean American Day"

For more information please visit: http://www.lakoreanfestival.com



4) Ford Amphitheatre: Celebration of Asian-American Culture and Tradition
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The swish of silk and the beat of drums herald the arts of Korea, Japan and China.

Date: September 9, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ford Amphitheatre

Address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East , Hollywood , 90068
Cross Streets: Cahuenga / Highland
Transit Tips:Parking is FREE at the Universal City walk Red Line station. Free shuttle service is provided to the theatre. Otherwise, stacked parking is available on site.

Region: Hollywood Area
Phone: (323) 461-3673
Admission: Adults $5, Children are admitted free
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access

For more information please visit: www.fordamphitheatre.org/en/performance/Family.asp




5) The 7th Annual The San Diego Asian Film Festival
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The San Diego Asian Film Festival celebrates its seventh year at the Mission Valley UltraStar Cinema at Hazard Center, October 12-19, 2006. During San Diego's largest Pan Asian cultural event, an estimated 15,000 attendees will experience over 130 short and feature films from over 15 different countries including the U.S., Canada, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Mongolia, Taiwan, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. This year marks the festival's most competitive year for dramatic narrative feature length films, and boasts a record-number 13 Asian American feature film selections.

For more information please visit: http://www.sdaff.org/festival/2006/



6) Pacific Media Expo: The Crossroads of Asian Pop Culture
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Pacific Media Expo is a new generation of convention for a new generation of fans! PMX brings the cutting edge of Asian entertainment to America, whether it is the newest anime from Japan, the hottest bands from the Pacific Rim, the latest street fashion from Harajuku, or the most disturbing horror films from Asia. PMX seeks to create an entertainment community for artists, industry, and their fans. This year's show has a Halloween theme.

Oct. 28 – 29th
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

For more information please visit: http://pacificmediaexpo.com/pmx/index.php



7) The 13th APEX Annual Awards Gala with Dinner
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The 13th APEX Annual Awards Gala with Dinner & Silent Auction is an annual celebration in which APEX honors and raises the visibility of prominent Asian Pacific Americans in the spheres of professional leadership, community service, the arts, and entertainment: all integral parts of APEX’s 13 years of commitment to the empowered individual and the community at large.

We present this celebration to showcase our achievements not only to our members and peers, but also to our more corporate sponsors and community leaders. The event is the culmination of our accomplishments to those we work closest with, and to recognize exemplary individuals who have significantly supported the Asian American community.

It is extremely important as a community to come together and create platform and opportunities to raise more leaders in the private and public sector. Come and find out who's who and who's doing what in the Asian Pacific American community here in Southern California as we fundraise for our organization!

TIME:

Sept. 9, 2006
6:00PM - 7:00PM
Silent Auction & Reception with VIP Guests
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Awards Dinner & Entertainment

For more information please visit: http://apexawards2006.mollyguard.com/


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UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
apaucla@yahoo.com
www.apaucla.com
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To view a listing of UCLA events please visit: www.calendar.ucla.edu

To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.apaucla.com.

Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com

UCLA-APA –Events & Announcements - 7/9/06

July 9, 2006



1) APA UCLA– USC APAA Annual Rivalry Softball Game
2) Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit
3) India through the Eyes of Conquerors
4) Torii: The Japanese Portal Connecting the Finite and Infinite Worlds
5) Hammer Conversations: Yoshihiro Tatsumi & Adrian Tomine
6) KYCC Annual Benefit Concert
7) Celebration of Asian-American culture and tradition
8) LA Tofu Festival
9) 66th Annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival
10) 32nd Annual Philippine Weekend Festivities, Delano, California


1) UCLA APA – USC APAA Annual Rivalry Softball Game
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Our softball game versus the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association will
be on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 9:00 AM. Softball practices and
additional game details are currently being determined. Please join
us as APA UCLA seeks to reclaim the softball game trophy!



2) Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit
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Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit showcases talented chefs from the best restaurants in Los Angeles as well as celebrated wineries. We are pleased to announce our benefit event chair Akira Hirose of Maison Akira and honorary benefit chair Kerry Heffernan of Hudson Yards Catering (formerly of Eleven Madison Park Restaurant, New York)

All net proceeds go to our 2006 partner, Visual Communications (VC). Visual Communications was created with the understanding that the media and arts should do more than just present pictures or portraits; they should take an active role in building a more humane, responsible and understanding society. Visual Communications’ mission is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Through VC’s programs in video training, production and assistance for artists, public screenings, and preservation of the Asian Pacific American community’s visual history, Visual Communications strives to connect communities through the media arts.

Date: July 22, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Wallis Annenberg Building at California Science Center
Address: 700 State Drive , Los Angeles , 90037
Phone: (310) 943-3868

Admission: Ticket Prices: One Day Special Presale - $100; Early Bird Sale - $115, At the door - $150; VIP ticket - $250
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: www.projectbyproject.org/foodandwine/index.html

Project by Project (PbP) is a national 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization of social entrepreneurs that serves Asian American non-profits in need by raising public awareness, volunteerism and capital.

The benefit will take place Saturday July 22, 2006 at the Wallis Annenberg Building at California Science Center (700 State Drive, Los Angeles).



3) India through the Eyes of Conquerors
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The Norton Simon Museum’s collection of South Asian art provides a comprehensive view of the religious and artistic landscapes encountered by aspiring conquerors of India in the late 12th century. In this lecture, independent scholar Alka Patel discusses how these newcomers from the isolated highlands of Afghanistan were little prepared for the rich iconographies of India, the birthplace of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.

Date: July 14, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Norton Simon Museum
Address: 411 W. Colorado Blvd , Pasadena , 91105
Phone: (626) 449-6840
Admission: Free with Museum admission
Website: www.nortonsimon.org/events



4) Torii: The Japanese Portal Connecting the Finite and Infinite Worlds
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Los Angeles born, San Francisco based Melody Takata’s program celebrates Japanese dance as a living, cultural form. Tateo Takahashi (Tsuguru Shamisen), Francis Wong (flute), Doug Hirai (electric guitar) and a five member Odori/Kumi (dance/drum) ensemble will share history and stories by translating the symbolic language of movement and dance with spoken word and visual deconstruction.

Date: July 16, 2006
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Grand Performances : California Plaza
Address: 300-350 S. GRAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES , Los Angeles
Phone: (213) 687-2190
Admission: Free
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: grandperformances.org



5) Hammer Conversations: Yoshihiro Tatsumi & Adrian Tomine
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Legendary Japanese comic artist and manga-ka (“manga expert”) Yoshihiro Tatsumi is credited for establishing gekiga (“dramatic pictures”), a style of alternative comics that blends drama and art in a realistic fashion for an adult audience.

A pioneer of the graphic novel, Tatsumi has been drawing comics since the 1950s. His works have been rarely available for American audiences until his most recent collection, The Push Man and Other Stories, edited by Tomine, was published last September.

Comic artist and graphic novelist Adrian Tomine has published many comic books, which include 32 Stories: The Complete Optic Nerve Mini-Comics, She Read the Letter Journal, and the critically acclaimed Summer Blonde. In addition to being featured on many album covers, his works have been included in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and Time.

Date: July 19, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hammer Museum
Address: 10899 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , 90024
Phone: (310) 443-7000
Admission: Free



6) KYCC Annual Benefit Concert
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center with the Korean American Music Foundation will be hosting their Annual Benefit Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! This spectacular event brings to you the Music Direction of Jong Hoon Bae and the solo Performances of Hyuk-Joo Kwun on Violin and Esther Keel on Piano. Proceeds benefit KYCC, sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets and information call 213.365.7400 x235.


Date: July 20, 2006
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center
Address: 111 S. Grand Ave. , Los Angeles , 90012
Phone: (213) 365-7400
Admission: $20 / $35 / $50 / $75 / $100
Website: www.kyccla.org



7) Celebration of Asian-American culture and tradition
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Experience the swish of silk and the beat of drums herald the arts of Korea, Japan and China.

Date: September 9, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ford Amphitheatre
Address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East , Hollywood , 90068

Parking is FREE at the Universal City walk Red Line station. Free shuttle service is provided to the theatre. Otherwise, stacked parking is available on site.
Phone: (323) 461-3673
Admission: Adults $5, Children are admitted free
Website: www.fordamphitheatre.org/en/performance/Family.asp



8) LA Tofu Festival
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"TOFU: It's Hip to be Square!"
Part of the 66th Annual Nisei Week Festival

The LA Tofu Festival is a fundraiser for the Little Tokyo Service Center, a non-profit community-based organization, which has been providing services to low income, immigrant, homeless and distressed seniors and families for over 25 years. Programs include assistance to victims of domestic violence, support groups, child abuse and neglect outreach, emergency food and shelter assistance, affordable housing, and community redevelopment. The Little Tokyo Service Center services the diverse, multi-ethnic population of greater Los Angeles.

EVENT INFO:
WHEN:
Saturday, August 12, 2006 | 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, August 13, 2006 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm

WHERE:
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles (at 2nd & S San Pedro Streets)

FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS:
Celebrity Chef Cooking Stage featuring
- TOMMY TANG, PBS Celebrity Chef
- TROY THOMPSON of "Iron Chef America"
- ANN GENTRY, Real Food Daily Chef

TICKETS:
General Admission $8
Seniors (60+) $5
Children (5-12) $5
Children (Under 5) FREE
www.tofufestival.com



9) 66th Annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival
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The 66th Nisei Week Japanese Festival will be held from August 12-20, 2006 in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district with many fun-filled, family friendly events. Nisei Week has arranged with the City of Los Angeles to have plenty of public parking in and around the Little Tokyo area. Nisei Week will be held in conjunction with the Tofu Festival the first weekend, August 12-13. This year, leading up to the festival this summer, the Nisei Week Hoops Tournament (June 23-25), Nisei Week Fashion Show (June 10), and Nisei Week Baby Show (July 22) will be held.

The Nisei Week Fashion Show, which will benefit both Nisei Week and Keiro Senior Healthcare, is back this year and will be held June 10 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Nikki Kodama at Nikkik18@yahoo.com. The Nisei Week Baby Show, which as been growing year after year, will be held at the Japanese American Community and Cultural Center Plaza July 22. More information will be available soon, or may contact Rodney Kageyama at kozo41@earthlink.net.

For volunteer information or other information on the 66th Nisei Week Festival, please call the Nisei Week Festival office at 213/687-7193 or fax at 213/687-6510. The Nisei Week office is located at 244 South San Pedro Street, Suite 303, Los Angeles, Calif., 90012. Also visit the Nisei Week website at www.NiseiWeek.org for a complete calendar of events.



10) 32nd Annual Philippine Weekend Festivities, Delano, California
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“Pinagmulan – Celebrating 100 Years Living the
Filipino-American Dream”

For more information contact: Jay Tamsi, Chairperson 661-667-3814.


Miss/Mister Philippine Weekend Pageant – Saturday, July 15th, at the Delano High School Auditorium. Candidates will vie for the title of 2006 King & Queen. The candidates will compete in various categories including native costume, talent, and formal wear and have a 10-minute interview with a panel of 5 judges. For tickets or more information, contact Ricky De la Cruz, 661-703-7571.

Tiny Tots Pageant – Saturday, July 22nd, at the Filipino Community Hall. Boys and girls between the ages of 5, 6, and 7 will compete in a simple tiny tots pageant. For more information, contact Christine San Juan, 661-586-2592, orJoann Soriano, 661-586-0907.

3 on 3 Youth Basketball – Thursday & Friday, July 27th & 28th, at Princeton Elementary School. Middle school-aged kids get a chance to join the festivities. The cost is $5 per person, a maximum of 5 persons per team. For more information, contact Christian Cabello 661-725-1550.

Pork Adobo Cook-Off - Friday, July 28th, at the Filipino Community Hall. The cost is $25 per participant. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. & cook-off starts at 5:00p.m. For more information, contact Leonard Castillo 661-900-7079 or David
Castillo, 661-344-6128.

Grand Parade – Saturday, July 29th, downtown Main Street. The parade will begin at 8th Avenue and Main Street and end at Cecil Avenue Middle School Parking Lot. All parade entries are welcomed. For parade applications or more information, contact Delilah Mascarinas, 661-725-3602 or 661-721-5080.

Barrio Fiesta – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th and 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park in Delano, California. This is a great chance to showcase, promote, or sell your products and services before a captive market. For more information on becoming an Exhibitor/Food Vendor/Informational Booth, contact Jay Tamsi, 661-667-3814.

Basketball Tournament – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 28th, 29th & 30th, at Delano High School and Parks and Recreation Center. Philippine Weekend Invitational Basketball Tournament. Double elimination tournament sponsored by Filipino Athletic League. For more information, contact Trina Laeno, 661-725-8354 or 661-709-9866.

Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament – Saturday, July 29th, at Cecil Avenue Park. The first 10 teams will be allowed to play and fee is $75 per team. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information, contact Debbie Rafal, 661-301-1258, or Joanna Rafal, 661-229-5108.

Dance Contest – Saturday and Sunday, July 29th and 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park.
Each team member must sign a waiver, and teams must have a minimum of 4 persons per team. The cost is $4.00 per person to enter. Cash Prizes will be awarded along with a 1st place team trophy and medallions, 2nd place, and 3rd place, Team Trophy. For more information, contact Rolly Uclaray 702-301-7858 or Nikka Cabella 661-345-5167.

Singing Contest (Pinoy Idol) – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park. Youth and Adult amateur singing contest will highlight the weekend. Participation is free & open to the public. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in the youth and adult divisions. For more information contact Ramir or Priscilla De Guia at 661-586-2925 or 661-720-9794.

Entertainment – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park. Philippine Weekend entertainment will include Filipino Cultural Dances, Live performances from Filipino Artist and other special guests. Filipino & Hawaiian cultural dance groups, Filipino Martial Arts exhibits, and live bands from all over California will perform. For more information, contact Christine San Juan, 661-586-2592, or Joann Soriano, 661-586-0907.

Bingo – Saturday, July 29th, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 30th, Noon to
7:30 p.m., at the Delano High School Cafeteria. This fund-raiser will benefit the
Delano High School cheerleaders. Cards will cost 50 cents for one or three for $1
per game. Two-thirds money collected each game goes to the winner. Come support
our Delano High School cheerleaders!


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