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April 27 - May 3, 2001
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| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Employment Opportunity The San Francisco Arts Commission is looking for a Cultural Equity Grants Program Director. Under general direction from the director of cultural affairs, the cultural equity grants director manages several grant-making and related programs that provide financial and technical assistance to local artists and art organizations. The CEG director plans, organizes, promotes and schedules each annual grant program; develops and adheres to budgets for each program; develops program policies and writes guidelines for each program; through subordinate(s), supervises the distribution of program guidelines; conducts pre-proposal workshops and provides one-to-one pre-proposal counseling; screens all incoming grant proposals and communicates with applicants; plans, prepares and manages evaluation panels; prepares reports for commissioners; oversees grant agreement administration. Must be able to use computer databases and enhance electronic access to the grant-making process. Supervises one to two program assistant(s) and performs other duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process may be requested by calling 415-252-2558, or by writing to Personnel Officer, Job 3544, San Francisco Arts Commission, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 240, San Francisco, CA 94102.
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 childcare 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.
Paid Research Subjects Needed Project CHAMPS invites you to participate in a research study. All participants will receive up to $30. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco are conducting a study to examine how culture, health and mood may influence smoking habits. The information will help investigators design more effective smoking cessation programs to serve the community. Participation will involve completing questionnaires, an interview, and providing breath and saliva samples. Study procedures can be completed at the time and location that is convenient for you. You must be over 18 years old and have smoked at least 5 cigarettes in the past seven days in order to participate. The questionnaires and interviews are available in both Chinese and English. For further details, please visit the study Web page at www.ucsf.edu/smoke or call our research staff at 415-476-7319.
EVENTS
Celebrating Women! Sisters, Mothers, Daughters! Celebrate women with Korean American writer Elizabeth Kim, author of Ten Thousand Sorrows, and Filipino dance group Likha Pilipino Folk Ensemble, in honor of the Tenderloin Childcare Center. Emerald Yeh of KRON-TV will emcee the event. Multi-Asian delicacies will be served at a buffet reception at 6 p.m. The fundraiser for the Asian Women’s Shelter begins 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 3, at St. Mary’s Cathedral Conference Center, 1111 Gough Street at Geary Street, San Francisco. Tickets are $45. For more information, call 415-751-7110.
Environmental Racism: Women Fight Back Join community activists at this Radical Women meeting to discuss the growing epidemic of pollutants, toxic waste and contaminated buildings in poor communities and why the health of women, children and all people of color is increasingly at risk. Learn what you can do to organize against environmental death traps and greedy profiteers. The meeting will be held on Thursday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at New Valencia Hall, 1908 Mission Street (near 16th St BART), San Francisco. A delicious hearty dinner will be served at 6:15 p.m. for a $6.50 donation. Call 415-864-1278 for more information.
Older Americans Month The San Francisco Recreation & Park Department proudly presents the 22nd Annual Senior Adult’s Senior Prom & Senior Celebration of Older Americans Month on Thursday, May 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the San Francisco County Fair Building, 9th Avenue & Lincoln Way. Come dance to live music of the Maury Wolohan Band. All senior adults invited free. For more information, call 415-666-7079.
Recognizing Asian Pacific Americans in Leadership and Excellence On April 27, the Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) will honor some of the Asian American community’s best and brightest during the 28th Annual AACI Celebration Banquet and Community Star Awards. The Banquet’s theme is “Recognizing Asian Pacific Americans in Leadership and Excellence.” Nine awardees will be honored for their outstanding contributions to the community in the areas of Arts, Athletics, Business, Community and Public Service, Education, Media, Professions, Technology, and Youth. For the first time in its 28-year history, AACI is also holding an open community reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Milpitas. A $25 donation is requested, but not required, for the reception. This year’s nominees include KTVU reporter Robert Handa; endoscopy innovator William Chang; educator Paul Fong; community pillars Ben Menor, Cora Tomalinas, Jerry Hiura, and Pradeep Joshi; and youth leaders Ann Chu, Evan Low, and Nam Nguyen. Past awardees include inventive architect I.M. Pei; respected political leaders Norman Mineta and Zoe Lofgren; health services advocate Tessie Guillermo; and beloved media personality Lloyd Lacuesta. The dinner and awards will be held from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Mayflower Restaurant in Milpitas. Tickets are $125 per person and tables of 10 start at $1,250 per table. For more information and to get tickets for the 28th Annual AACI Celebration Banquet and Community Star Awards, please call Hung LeDang at 408-975-2730 x184.
VOLUNTEERING
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 Connect with your community and join a team of older adults serving children in San Francisco to 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 neighborhoods caring Asian adult role models. A monthly tax-free stipend of $150 is available for volunteers who serve 15 hours per week. No prior experience is 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 interests in Juvenile Dependency Court and develop a supportive mentoring relationship. Men and people of color are especially needed. Call now for information at 415-398-8001 x104 (833 Market St., Suite 1004, San Francisco. www.sfcasa.com).
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.
Hospice Volunteer Opportunities Come and help: provide emotional support to persons facing life-threatening illness in nursing facilities and private homes. Receive specialized training and on-going support. Please call Home Health Plus at 408-986-1801 x248.
Rape Trauma Services The API Program of Rape Trauma Services of San Mateo County needs compassionate, mature, and dependable volunteer counselors for its hotline. Next training begins May 1. For more information, please call Thea Lee Woon at 415-652-0598, vm 47.
Special Children Need Special Advocates The San Francisco Unified School District is actively recruiting volunteers to make a difference in the education of special needs children. Individuals needed to serve as a child’s surrogate parent for educational rights; to help children when parents cannot be located or when juvenile court has specifically limited the right of a parent or guardian to make educational decisions; to represent exceptional needs children in identification, assessment, instructional placement, reviewing and revising individual education programs; and in other matters relating to a free, appropriate education. Orientation and training will be provided to interested individuals and groups. Call 415-920-5165 and ask about becoming a surrogate parent volunteer.
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 elementary school-age children. A 3-4 hour per week commitment is required. For more information about volunteering, call Tina or Judy at 415-788-5437.
WORKSHOPS
Bring Art into Your Life Pro Arts Gallery is proud to present three seminars in appreciating and collecting art on Thursdays, from April 26 to May 31. These include: Explore the Basics of Art — Know What You’re Buying, A San Francisco Gallery Tour, and Open Studios 2001 — A Guided Tour & Sneak Preview. For seminar schedules and further information, please call 510-763-9470.
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 415-563-1041 for general information.
Family History for Chinese Americans Jeanie Chooey Low, author of China Connection: Finding Ancestral Roots for Chinese in America, will conduct a family history workshops at the Oakland Public Library’s Asian Branch, 388 9th Street, Suite 190, on Saturday, April 28, 10 to 11 a.m., called Chinese Roots: 20th Century Immigration Records. For more information, call 510-238-3400. To request sign interpretation, captioning or listening devices, call 510-834-7446 at least five working days prior to this event.
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. No appointments. For more information, contact Northeast Senior Center at 415-438-4800. (407 Sansome Street, 4th floor, San Francisco)
Language and Computer Classes at IIC Sign up at the International Institute of California (IIC) for classes ranging from Web design, Excel and Word, to English as a Second Language and Korean language classes. IIC also offers training to be a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA). Increase skills, marketability and income. Enter a high-demand job market with tremendous growth opportunity. IIC also offers a master’s of Arts in Korean Studies. Some classes taught online. For more information, call the Intercultural Institute of California at 415-441-1881 or e-mail iic@iic.edu. (IIC, 1362 Post St., San Francisco.)
Travel Talk The Adventure Travel Network sponsors a slide presentation and travel talk on Vietnam Thursday, April 26 at the Marines Memorial Club, Regimental Room, 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco. The presenter is Bob Ruttan of the Adventure Travel Company. For reservations, please call 415-247-1800.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
WORKSHOPS
Learn Chinese in China Santa Monica College invites you to join Dr. Joe Wu, professor of Chinese (Dept. of Modern Languages) to study Chinese language and culture for three weeks at Guangxi Normal University. After completing this three-week program, students will have the opportunity to travel to Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hanzhou, and Shenzhen at an additional cost. There will be an information meeting with a slide presentation, May 5, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Room 222 of the Technology Building. Please call Professor Wu at 310-434-4579 for more information.
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EAST COAST
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Opening for Office Manager at Nonprofit Organization A small, international human rights organization seeks an administrative professional to serve as office manager in their NYC office. The office manager will oversee the administrative operations of a fast-paced environment, including bookkeeping and finances; human resource functions; equipment / supply issues; database management; and computer troubleshooting. At least five years of office administrative experience, basic bookkeeping skills, and network computing ability are required to compete for the position. Candidates with Chinese language skills and a working knowledge of MS Office are encouraged to apply. $15 hourly dependent upon experience, and $35K annually with full benefits in the permanent capacity. Please submit a resume and letter, stating career goals and salary requirements, to Matthew D. at Professionals for Non-Profits. Fax: 212- 546-9094. E-mail: resumes@pnp-inc.com. Visit www.pnp-inc.com for more positions.
EVENTS
CAPA Heritage Festival The Coalition of Asian Pacific Americans proudly presents the 22nd Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 6, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Union Square Park North, Broadway & 17th Street. The largest outdoor Pan Asian cultural events in the East Coast, the Heritage Festival is a day-long celebration of culture and pride, commemorating the month of May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Featuring live music and dance performances, martial arts demonstrations, children’s activities, arts & crafts, a film festival, food & refreshments, historical exhibits and information booths from over a hundred different organizations, vendors and businesses. Admission is free. For more information, please call 212-989-3610 or visit www.capaonline.org.
Different Footsteps, Common Path Register now for the 2001 Annual Convention of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American Community Development, Different Footsteps, Common Path: The Many Faces of Community Development, May 7-9 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington D.C. The convention will be the largest nationwide gathering of housing and community development practitioners working with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities across the country. It will bring together practitioners into a highly interactive exchange of ideas on issues, policies, and practices by which we can create a national community development agenda for API communities. The convention will provide an opportunity to: exchange information, resources and experiences between “established” and “emerging” community development organizations working with a growing and diverse API population; build and strengthen new (and existing) partnerships between elected officials, funders, educational and research institutions, national intermediaries, government agencies, and other community based organizations; further develop skills and organizational capacity in community development workshops led by neighborhood practitioners, community organizers, funders, researchers and technical assistance providers; meet Congressional leaders and federal officials to discuss key federal and state policies affecting API communities. For more information, go to the Web site at www.nationalcapacd.org, or contact Aleyamma Mathew at 212-979-1108 x103.
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SERVICES
Psychiatric Abuse If you have ever been harmed or abused by psychiatric or other mental health treatments, please call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at 1-888-738-2247.
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