Announcements, workshops, and opportunities for community, family and career.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Children’s Services Fund As a collaborative between Wu Yee Children’s Services, Whitney Young Child Development Center and Children’s Council of San Francisco, The San Francisco Vendor Voucher Program assists San Francisco low-to-moderate income families in paying for licensed childcare for children 0-13 years old. It is designed to serve single-parent families who are working or have been offered employment, and two-parent families, of which either parent is working and offered employment and the other parent is working or enrolled in school or job training. Through the program, parents will be free to choose any licensed child care provider, as well as receive child care counseling. Registration is on-going and enrollment is based on availability of open-slots. For more information and application forms, call Wu Yee Children’s Services, 415-391-8993.
Free Computer Recycling Recycle your old computer for free. The San Francisco Recycling Program and participating computer stores and recyclers are offering a computer recycling service for San Francisco residents and small businesses. Simply take your old computer to one of ten drop-off locations for recycling. Call 415-RECYCLE for more information.
KCI & IIC Millennium Benefit Gala Please join the Korean Center, Inc. and the Intercultural Institute of California for its Millennium Benefit Gala on Saturday Dec. 30 at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Tickets start at $150. Black Tie/ Korean dress optional. In 1995, the Korean Center incorporated the Intercultural Institute of California to provide students with educational opportunities to fulfill their academic needs as well as empower them with knowledge to participate in a multi-ethnic society. For more information contact 415-441-1881 or iic@iic.edu.
SAIL Writing Contest Save Angel Island League is proud to announce two bilingual (Chinese and English) writing contests on the topic of “The Meaning of Angel Island History in 21st Century America to Me.” Adult contest 1st prize - $1,000; highschool contest 1st prize - $500 . Please submit to Save Angel Island League, P.O. Box 3468, Berkeley, CA 94703. Deadline: January 15, 2001. Fax Chia-Chia Chien for details at 925-932-3492.
Computer Classes Free after-school computer classes for low-income children in the Tenderloin, Mission, Chinatown and Western Addition are available through the Career Resources Development Center in San Francisco. For more information, call 415-775-8880.
EVENTS
Crazy About Orchids The Peninsula Orchid Society is pleased to announce its 2001 show and sale, Crazy About Orchids, on Saturday, Jan. 6 and Sunday Jan.7 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Community Activities Building. This year’s event will feature exhibits, lectures and demonstrations on orchid culture, growing and potting tips. (1400 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City. 650-365-1765. www.geocities.com/~orchidsoc)
VOLUNTEERING
Acupuncturist, Haight Ashbury Free Medical Clinic Are you a licensed acupuncturist? You can help members of diverse communities during all stages of HIV. Provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment on a weekly basis and help maintain the acupuncture clinic. Contact Scott Wallin at 415-487-5638 ext. 123.
Asian Neighborhood Design; Seismic Retrofit Employment Consortium Help in the office while gaining skills in employment development and placement, and help give low-income individuals more advantages in today’s job market. Some computer required and training will be provided. Contact William Bishop at 415-586-1011.
Asian Women’s Shelter Opportunities exist to provide emotional and practical support for residents. Volunteers can assist clients with basic needs, accompany residents to appointments and organize activities for children. Bilingual and bi-cultural skills are helpful. For more information, call 415-751-7110.
Asians Over Age 55 Needed This New Year, become an Experience Corps volunteer and help children excel in school and in life. Join the movement of older adults serving children in San Francisco public school. Help out in classrooms, provide homework assistance, read one-on-one, supervise recreational activities, or run after school programs. Make a difference by giving children in our communities caring Asian American adult role models. A monthly tax-free stipend of $150 is available for volunteers who serve 15 hours per week. No prior experience necessary. For more information call Lori Byer at 415-759-3690.
Child advocacy The San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (SFCASA) seeks community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Represent a child’s best interest in Juvenile Dependency Court and develop a supportive mentoring relationship. Men and people of color are especially needed. Call now for information about the Feb. 1, 2001 training at 415-398-8001 x 104 (833 Market St., Suite 1004, San Francisco. www.sfcasa.com)
Christmas Cheer from Little Brothers Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly, a non-profit that provides companionship to isolated elders, needs more than 500 volunteers to visit seniors who are without family and who would otherwise be alone on Christmas Day. Volunteers can pick up meals to take to elders any time between 10 a.m. and noon on Monday Dec. 25, and are asked to visit 1-2 elders for about an hour each. A short orientation is required and it is strongly recommended that volunteers have a car. To sign up, contact Nea Benton at 415-771-7957 or sign up on line at www.littlebrothers.org/sanfrancisco.
Citizenship Class Teacher San Francisco-based On Lok needs people who can help guide elderly clients to become citizens. Contact the volunteer coordinator at 415-550-2230.
Counselors Needed There are many rewards and challenges in parenting children. Everyone needs someone to talk to sometimes. Parental Stress Service’s 24-hour family hotline offers supportive counseling to families who need to be heard. As a telephone hotline counselor, you can make a difference in our community, helping to protect children and strengthen families while doing satisfying work in a team environment. To learn more about opportunities, call 510-893-9230.
Graphic Designing The UCSF Clinical Cancer Center needs you to lend your artistic talents this holiday season. We need you to create graphic designs for holiday cards, donation postcards or a prescription pad for doctors to use in referring patients to particular services available at our center. Please contact Elizabeth Ortega Lau at 415-885-3693
Project Open Hand We need help shopping for clients in our on-site Grocery Center. Please contact Artrese Morrison at 415-447-2310 x 310
St. Anthony Foundation Have you wondered what you could do to make a difference in the lives of people who are poor or homeless? St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers for several of its programs, including people to serve lunch in the free dining room. St. Anthony’s serves 2,000 meals a day, 365 days a year. For more information, please call 415-241-2600, or visit www.stanthonysf.org.
Survivors International The group seeks a volunteer activity guide for two or more hours a week to help refugees master English and become familiar with parks, museums, banks, post offices, public transportation and free cultural activities in the Bay Area. For more information, contact Tracy Deskin at 415-765-6999.
Translation Volunteers The Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center is looking for volunteers to translate and proofread documents. For more information, call Bryan Pangilinan at 415-292-3420, Ext. 360.
YWCA-Chinatown The organization is looking for volunteers to tutor children in its after-school program Monday through Friday. Volunteers are especially needed to facilitate an English conversational hour for immigrant teen girls. A 3-4 hour per week commitment is required. For more information about volunteering, call Laura or Shelly at 415-788-5437.
WORKSHOPS
English Classes The Chinatown YMCA offers free morning English classes with bilingual counselors to help Cantonese speakers with limited English skills. Enrollment is open. For more information, call 415-928-4419.
Everything to Do with Parenting Parents Place is offering workshops for families with children of all ages. All groups and workshops are held at Parents Place, 3272 California St., San Francisco. To register call 415-563-0335 x 122 or register online at www.jfcs.org/pplgroup2000d.html. Call 563-1041 to find out January through March workshops.
Free Counseling for Seniors Do you or someone you care for need support with a difficult life transition? Get help from one who’s been there. Senior Peer Counseling trains volunteers over 55 to assist fellow seniors through emotional support, problem solving and compassionate listening. All services are voluntary and free of charge. For information or referral call Family Service Agency at 415-474-7310 for Nancy Alpert.
Free Legal Clinic Legal consultation for seniors is available for general legal rights, immigration and naturalization, housing and eviction, and public benefits. Services provided by Khin Mai Aung, staff attorney from the Asian Law Caucus, at Self-Help for the Elderly. Dec. 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. No appointments. For more information contact Northeast Senior Center at 415-438-4800. (407 Sansome Street, 4th floor, San Francisco)
Free Traditional Chinese Music Lessons The Chinese Culture Center is pleased to announce the commencement of ongoing workshops and lessons in traditional Chinese music, taught by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang, the artistic director of Melody of China, Inc. Beginning and intermediate classes will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Advanced classes for music teachers are on Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The registration fee is $15, but all classes are free. Please bring your own instruments. For more information call 415-986-1822. (Chinese Culture Foundation, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco)
Tantrice Buddhism Study The Oakland True Buddha Vijaya Temple is pleased to present Tantrice Buddhism study. Class is scheduled every Wednesday at 8 p.m., ending Jan. 3. Topics include Buddha Shaykamuni’s life and his first teachings after enlightenment. For registration please contact Rev. Lian Hung at 510-532-9988.
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Going Home Pie Town Productions is bringing a new heartwarming show to Home & Garden Television. Going Home is a half-hour long program that follows real-life people returning to their hometowns and their childhood homes. If you know of anyone who is going home (domestic travel only please) please contact us. We are taping 65 episodes and looking for energetic people from all around the country with positive memories about their hometown. For more information contact Amy Rosenberg 323-851-2333 x 284
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