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December 15 - 21, 2000
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| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA |
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.)
Festive Feminists Cheer Another Year Song, poetry and conversation will abound at this year-end social sponsored by Radical Women and the Freedom Socialist Party. Celebrate the successes and the highlights of 2000, while anticipating the challenges of 2001 and the next millennium. Featuring local poets, community activists, artists and musicians involved in the fight for a better world. The event will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17, noon to 5 p.m., at New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission St. in San Francisco. For more information call 415-864-1278.
Holiday Festivities in Japantown Saturday, Dec.16, there will be two taiko drum performances featuring the San Francisco Taiko Dojo. The renowned group will perform at the Japantown Peace Plaza at 1 p.m. and the Japan Center Kinokuniya Building at 2:30 p.m. On Sunday, Dec. 17, Holiday Mochi (rice) Pounding Ceremonies will be presented by Kagami Kai. Ceremonies are scheduled at 1 p.m. at the Japan Center Peace Plaza and 3 p.m. in the Japan Center Kinokuniya Building. For further information please call 415-202-0350 or 415-567-4761.
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; high school contest 1st prize - $500. Please submit to Save Angel Island League, P.O. Box 3468, Berkeley, CA 94703. Deadline: January 15, 2001. Contact Chia-Chia Chien for details. 925-932-3492 (Fax).
VOLUNTEERING
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.
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 Bea 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 Design 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
HICAP Volunteers Needed Would you like to help seniors make informed decisions about Medicare and other health insurance questions? If so, the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) needs you. Train to be a volunteer counselor and help seniors understand their health care rights and options with Medicare, HMOs and long term care insurance. Enjoy working with friendly dedicated staff and peers and contribute positively to your community. Call us at 510-839-0393
San Francisco Women Against Rape Anti-Rape Activists needed to support sexual assault survivors. San Francisco Women Against Rape Crisis Counselor training for women of color begins Nov. 9. Find out more at 415-861-2024 x311
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.)
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
Training Classes The SF/SPCA will offer several different dog training classes throughout the month of January. For more information, call the SF/SPCA Dog Training Division at 415-522-3509 or check out the Web site at www.sfspca.org/
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 x122 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, LCSW.
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. Dates are: Nov. 11, Dec. 13, 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)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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
2000 Holiday Lunch The San Francisco Education Fund invites you to honor San Francisco teachers at the 2000 Holiday Lunch on Dec. 14 at noon. The event will take place in the Grand Balklroom at the Hyatt Regency at Market St. and Drumm St. For more information please contact Kathy Turner at 415-912-2929.
AHS Holiday Toy Drive Asian Health Services seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys for low-income pediatric patients. Donations will be accepted at the Asian Health Services lobby, 818 Webster St, Oakland. For more information please call 510-986-6830 x295
Celebrate Senior Volunteers Learn about the Experience Corps movement of older adults helping children to succeed in public schools and join us in celebrating the contributions of our wonderful volunteers. Holiday party held on Dec. 18, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 3925 Noriega, San Francisco. Sponsored by the Sunset Neighborhood Beacon Center. For more information call 415-759-3690.
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