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Home | A&E Section
October 20 - October 26
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans
The Future of Trade with China
(in National News)
Non-Profit Groups in S.F. May Finally See Help in Rent/Space Crisis
(in Bay Area News)
World Business Forum on Asia's Economic Status
(in Business)
Tagulaylay
(in A&E)
Emil Amok: From Miss America to Mr. President
(in Opinion)
Community Calendar
Announcements, workshops, and opportunities for community, family and career.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AACS Annual Conference Hosted by the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim and Ricci Institude at the USF Lone Mountain Campus. Featured speaker: Ramon H. Myers (Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution on War, Peace and Revolution.) Open to non-AACS members on a spcae-available basis; reservations required. For a complete agenda please contact the USF Center for the Pacific Rim (415) 422-6357. Please register before Oct. 24.
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 appilcation forms, call Wu Yee Children’s Services, 415-391-8993.)
Cyril Awards Nominations The Business Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 18th Annual Cyril Awards for individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to our arts community. Submission deadline is Dec. 1, 2000. Awards will be announced early 2001, and will be presented May11, 2001 during the Awards Luncheon at St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco. For categories and nomination forms please call 415-352-8832 or email www.sfchamber.com (Business Arts Council, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco.)
Fighting on All Fronts This year’s American Civil Liberties Union Annual Conference focuses on racial profiling, the death penalty and education. The three-day event at the Headlands Institute in Marin will open with a viewing of Of Civil Rights & Wrongs: the Fred Korematsu Story about internment during World War II. For the full program and registration please contact Lisa Maldonado at 415-621-2493 ext. 346, or email lisa@aclu.org
Filipino American Veteran Clothing Drive The San Francisco Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League will be collecting items at the National JACL office located at 1765 Sutter Street in San Francisco, on Saturday, Oct. 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Receipts will be provided to anyone who brings any donations. For more information contact Marutani at 415-641-1697 in the evenings.
Saturday Sports Camps Come join our basketball or Soccer Camps this Fall. Boys and girls ages 8-12 are welcome. Beginners and advanced players encouraged to join. October 21-December 9. Financial aid is available. Please contact Ben Stewart, Youth Program Director 415-576-9622. (Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco.)
BUSINESS
Breaking into Technical Writing This hands-on one day seminar sponsored by the National Writers Union give practical infomation on what is needed to find work as a technical writer for the high-tech industry. The workshop will be held on Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged. Send $65 to: National Writers Union, 337 17th St., #101, Oakland. For more information, call 510-839-1248. (Nile Hall, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland.)
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.
Digital Space Wells Fargo Bank and the Asian Business Association presents a symposium examining the convergence of traditional and e-commerce enterprises, and investment match-making. It takes a look at what venture capitalists and angel investors look for when making investment decisions. The half-day event is on Oct. 19, 1-8:30 p.m. The cost is $200. For more information, call 415-284-6765 or visit www.asianba.org. (Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco.)
Disposable Domestics Grace Chang discusses her book Disposable Domestics: Immigrant Women Workers in the Global Economy, which sets out to show that women who perform the least desirable work are the most crucial to our economy and society who also are the most vulnerable and exploited workers. Chang dismantles recent arguments in favor of curbing immigration and eliminating access to health care, welfare and education. On Oct. 21, 7 p.m. (Eastwind Books of Berkeley, 2066 University Ave., Berkeley.)
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.
Administrative Assistant The Korean American Association of San Francisco is looking for a bilingual administrative assistant with computer skills. For more information, call Mike Mun at 415-252-1346.
API Program of Rape Trauma Services Compassionate, mature and dependable volunteer counselors are needed for hotline services. For more information, call Thea Lee Woon at 650-652-0598, ext. 47. (Rape Trauma Services, 1860 El Camino Real, Suite 301, Burlingame.)
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.)
Big Brother, Big Sister Positive and caring adults, 18 years or older, who are willing to volunteer 1-4 hours per week with a child are being sought for East Bay programs in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Traditional one-to-one and school-based mentor relationships offer support, guidance and genuine friendshop to children in need of addtional support. Hundreds are currenlty on the waiting list. For more information, call 510-729-5050.
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.
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.)
Tutors San Francisco-based Chinatown Child Development Center is seeking tutors for Asian American students who have adjustment difficulty. Empathy and patience required; training provided. Contact Shirley Chu at 415-392-4453.
YMCA-Chinatown Mentors for middle school students are needed for the Lightwaves Mentorship Program. Especially needed are young woment to mentor 6th grade girls. Along with a weekly mentoring commitment, Lightwaves members participate in monthly group activities. For more information, call Jessica Mah at 415-576-9622. (Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento St., San Francisco.)
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 as Second Language The Richmond Village Beacon offers beginning English and citizenship classes throughout the fall. For class schedule, call 415-750-8554 or visit www.rvbeacon.org. (George Washington High School, 30th Ave., San Francisco.)
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.)
Family Storytime The S.F. Mission Branch Library presents family storytimes, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. in English, noon in Spanish; each Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers. For more information, call 415-695-5090. (300 Barlett, San Francisco.)
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Yu-Ai Kai/Japanese American Community Senior Service will conduct free blood pressure screenings on the following dates: Oct 20; Nov.10, 22. All session are 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call Dora Liou at 408-294-2505. (588 N. Fourth St., San Jose.)
Hepatitis C The Hepatitis C Support Project presents a free monthly series of lectures to explain this disease to the public, including its extent, means of transmission, diagnostic methods and treatment. Held June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 22. For more information, call 415-978-2400. (Davies Medical Center, North Tower Auditorium, 507 Divisidero St., San Francisco.)
Tea Ceremony The Urasenke Foundation offers classes from Sept. 7-Nov. 16 to those interested in the art of making tea. The structure of this introductory series emphasizes the role of both the host and guest. The fee is $200. For more information, call 415-433-6553. (2143 Powell St., San Francisco.)
Tenants Rights The Asian Law Caucaus’ Khin Mai Aung will hold a know-your-rights workshop series for senior tenants. Topics to be discussed include protections from eviction, what happens if your landlord sells your building, your rights if you live in an illegal unit, and whether you can get a rommate. On Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. at Mission YMCA, 4080 Mission St., San Francisco. On Oct. 18, 11 a.m. at Visitacion Valley Community Center, 66 Raymond Ave., San Francisco. For more information, call Visitacion Valley Senior Central at 415-330-1789 or Asian Law Caucus at 415-391-1655.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Asian Art and Crafts Classes The Pacific Asia Museum offers the following art and craft classes: Demonstration of the Art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) by a certified teacher from 7 to 8 p.m., free with museum admission. Ikebana classes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, and 28 and Oct. 5, $60 for the 4 classes. Chinese brush painting classes using traditional techniques for rendering landscapes, bird and flower styles, 6 sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on consecutive Saturdays from Sept. 30 through Nov. 4, $90 for all 6 sessions. Those interested in classes should reserve space by calling 626-449-2742 ext. 41. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena)
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NATIONAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Asian Pacific Youth Leardership Conference Applications for the eleventh annual Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) conference that will be held a the state capitol on April 5 to 8, 2001, are now available. All expenses will be paid for students selected to participate in the conference. Applications must be post markered no later than November 10, 2000. Interested individuals may call the Project at 916-497-0776 or check the website at www.apylp.org.
Letters about Literature Sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Weekly Reader Corp., this national essay contest invites elementary and secondary students to write letters to the authors of their favorite books. The letter should reflect the child’s honest response to the book. Each letter should attempt to explain why this book was important to the student. The winners at each of the two levels will receive cash awards of $500. Entry forms may be obtained by writing to: Robert Daseler, California State Library, P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001. All entries must be received by Dec. 1, 2000 at: Letters About Literature 2001, Level I (or Level II), P.O. Box 609, Dallas, PA 18612.
Locked In, Locked Out The National Japanese American Historical Society announces its arts and essay contest open to all Northern California High School students, 18 years and under. The contest is comprised of three categories: traditional essay, spoken work/poetry, and visual art. Winning entries will be selected based on their ability to express an understanding of issues surrounding the internment, originality, effectiveness of expression, and technical mastery. Winning entries in each category will be displayed at the NJAHS in conjunction with an internment camp exhibition. The contest deadline is Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. For more information or to receive an official entry form, please contact the NJAHS at 415-921-50078 or visit www.njahs.org.
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Home | A&E Section
Arts & Entertainment Calendar
A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans
The Future of Trade with China
(in National News)
Non-Profit Groups in S.F. May Finally See Help in Rent/Space Crisis
(in Bay Area News)
World Business Forum on Asia's Economic Status
(in Business)
Tagulaylay
(in A&E)
Emil Amok: From Miss America to Mr. President
(in Opinion)
Community Calendar
| Arts & Entertainment Calendar A regional roundup of events of special interest to Asian Americans |
| The Future of Trade with China (in National News) Non-Profit Groups in S.F. May Finally See Help in Rent/Space Crisis World Business Forum on Asia's Economic Status Tagulaylay Emil Amok: From Miss America to Mr. President |
Announcements, workshops, and opportunities for community, family and career.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
AACS Annual Conference Hosted by the University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim and Ricci Institude at the USF Lone Mountain Campus. Featured speaker: Ramon H. Myers (Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution on War, Peace and Revolution.) Open to non-AACS members on a spcae-available basis; reservations required. For a complete agenda please contact the USF Center for the Pacific Rim (415) 422-6357. Please register before Oct. 24.
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 appilcation forms, call Wu Yee Children’s Services, 415-391-8993.)
Cyril Awards Nominations The Business Arts Council is now accepting nominations for the 18th Annual Cyril Awards for individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to our arts community. Submission deadline is Dec. 1, 2000. Awards will be announced early 2001, and will be presented May11, 2001 during the Awards Luncheon at St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco. For categories and nomination forms please call 415-352-8832 or email www.sfchamber.com (Business Arts Council, 235 Montgomery Street, 12th Floor, San Francisco.)
Fighting on All Fronts This year’s American Civil Liberties Union Annual Conference focuses on racial profiling, the death penalty and education. The three-day event at the Headlands Institute in Marin will open with a viewing of Of Civil Rights & Wrongs: the Fred Korematsu Story about internment during World War II. For the full program and registration please contact Lisa Maldonado at 415-621-2493 ext. 346, or email lisa@aclu.org
Filipino American Veteran Clothing Drive The San Francisco Chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League will be collecting items at the National JACL office located at 1765 Sutter Street in San Francisco, on Saturday, Oct. 21 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Receipts will be provided to anyone who brings any donations. For more information contact Marutani at 415-641-1697 in the evenings.
Saturday Sports Camps Come join our basketball or Soccer Camps this Fall. Boys and girls ages 8-12 are welcome. Beginners and advanced players encouraged to join. October 21-December 9. Financial aid is available. Please contact Ben Stewart, Youth Program Director 415-576-9622. (Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento Street, San Francisco.)
BUSINESS
Breaking into Technical Writing This hands-on one day seminar sponsored by the National Writers Union give practical infomation on what is needed to find work as a technical writer for the high-tech industry. The workshop will be held on Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged. Send $65 to: National Writers Union, 337 17th St., #101, Oakland. For more information, call 510-839-1248. (Nile Hall, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland.)
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.
Digital Space Wells Fargo Bank and the Asian Business Association presents a symposium examining the convergence of traditional and e-commerce enterprises, and investment match-making. It takes a look at what venture capitalists and angel investors look for when making investment decisions. The half-day event is on Oct. 19, 1-8:30 p.m. The cost is $200. For more information, call 415-284-6765 or visit www.asianba.org. (Hyatt Regency Embarcadero, San Francisco.)
Disposable Domestics Grace Chang discusses her book Disposable Domestics: Immigrant Women Workers in the Global Economy, which sets out to show that women who perform the least desirable work are the most crucial to our economy and society who also are the most vulnerable and exploited workers. Chang dismantles recent arguments in favor of curbing immigration and eliminating access to health care, welfare and education. On Oct. 21, 7 p.m. (Eastwind Books of Berkeley, 2066 University Ave., Berkeley.)
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.
Administrative Assistant The Korean American Association of San Francisco is looking for a bilingual administrative assistant with computer skills. For more information, call Mike Mun at 415-252-1346.
API Program of Rape Trauma Services Compassionate, mature and dependable volunteer counselors are needed for hotline services. For more information, call Thea Lee Woon at 650-652-0598, ext. 47. (Rape Trauma Services, 1860 El Camino Real, Suite 301, Burlingame.)
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.)
Big Brother, Big Sister Positive and caring adults, 18 years or older, who are willing to volunteer 1-4 hours per week with a child are being sought for East Bay programs in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. Traditional one-to-one and school-based mentor relationships offer support, guidance and genuine friendshop to children in need of addtional support. Hundreds are currenlty on the waiting list. For more information, call 510-729-5050.
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.
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.)
Tutors San Francisco-based Chinatown Child Development Center is seeking tutors for Asian American students who have adjustment difficulty. Empathy and patience required; training provided. Contact Shirley Chu at 415-392-4453.
YMCA-Chinatown Mentors for middle school students are needed for the Lightwaves Mentorship Program. Especially needed are young woment to mentor 6th grade girls. Along with a weekly mentoring commitment, Lightwaves members participate in monthly group activities. For more information, call Jessica Mah at 415-576-9622. (Chinatown YMCA, 855 Sacramento St., San Francisco.)
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 as Second Language The Richmond Village Beacon offers beginning English and citizenship classes throughout the fall. For class schedule, call 415-750-8554 or visit www.rvbeacon.org. (George Washington High School, 30th Ave., San Francisco.)
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.)
Family Storytime The S.F. Mission Branch Library presents family storytimes, Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. in English, noon in Spanish; each Tuesday, 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers. For more information, call 415-695-5090. (300 Barlett, San Francisco.)
Free Blood Pressure Screenings Yu-Ai Kai/Japanese American Community Senior Service will conduct free blood pressure screenings on the following dates: Oct 20; Nov.10, 22. All session are 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, call Dora Liou at 408-294-2505. (588 N. Fourth St., San Jose.)
Hepatitis C The Hepatitis C Support Project presents a free monthly series of lectures to explain this disease to the public, including its extent, means of transmission, diagnostic methods and treatment. Held June 28, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 22. For more information, call 415-978-2400. (Davies Medical Center, North Tower Auditorium, 507 Divisidero St., San Francisco.)
Tea Ceremony The Urasenke Foundation offers classes from Sept. 7-Nov. 16 to those interested in the art of making tea. The structure of this introductory series emphasizes the role of both the host and guest. The fee is $200. For more information, call 415-433-6553. (2143 Powell St., San Francisco.)
Tenants Rights The Asian Law Caucaus’ Khin Mai Aung will hold a know-your-rights workshop series for senior tenants. Topics to be discussed include protections from eviction, what happens if your landlord sells your building, your rights if you live in an illegal unit, and whether you can get a rommate. On Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m. at Mission YMCA, 4080 Mission St., San Francisco. On Oct. 18, 11 a.m. at Visitacion Valley Community Center, 66 Raymond Ave., San Francisco. For more information, call Visitacion Valley Senior Central at 415-330-1789 or Asian Law Caucus at 415-391-1655.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Asian Art and Crafts Classes The Pacific Asia Museum offers the following art and craft classes: Demonstration of the Art of Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangement) by a certified teacher from 7 to 8 p.m., free with museum admission. Ikebana classes from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 14, 21, and 28 and Oct. 5, $60 for the 4 classes. Chinese brush painting classes using traditional techniques for rendering landscapes, bird and flower styles, 6 sessions from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on consecutive Saturdays from Sept. 30 through Nov. 4, $90 for all 6 sessions. Those interested in classes should reserve space by calling 626-449-2742 ext. 41. (Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena)
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NATIONAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Asian Pacific Youth Leardership Conference Applications for the eleventh annual Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (APYLP) conference that will be held a the state capitol on April 5 to 8, 2001, are now available. All expenses will be paid for students selected to participate in the conference. Applications must be post markered no later than November 10, 2000. Interested individuals may call the Project at 916-497-0776 or check the website at www.apylp.org.
Letters about Literature Sponsored by the Center for the Book and the Weekly Reader Corp., this national essay contest invites elementary and secondary students to write letters to the authors of their favorite books. The letter should reflect the child’s honest response to the book. Each letter should attempt to explain why this book was important to the student. The winners at each of the two levels will receive cash awards of $500. Entry forms may be obtained by writing to: Robert Daseler, California State Library, P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001. All entries must be received by Dec. 1, 2000 at: Letters About Literature 2001, Level I (or Level II), P.O. Box 609, Dallas, PA 18612.
Locked In, Locked Out The National Japanese American Historical Society announces its arts and essay contest open to all Northern California High School students, 18 years and under. The contest is comprised of three categories: traditional essay, spoken work/poetry, and visual art. Winning entries will be selected based on their ability to express an understanding of issues surrounding the internment, originality, effectiveness of expression, and technical mastery. Winning entries in each category will be displayed at the NJAHS in conjunction with an internment camp exhibition. The contest deadline is Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. For more information or to receive an official entry form, please contact the NJAHS at 415-921-50078 or visit www.njahs.org.
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