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July 27 - August 2, 2001
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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 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.
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.
Free Pre-School Openings Kai Ming Head Start has openings for free pre-school for low-income children ages three through five at its various centers throughout San Francisco. Free children’s activity packs will be given to the first 50 new enrollees. Centers are located in the Richmond, North Beach, Chinatown and Polk Gulch/Tenderloin districts. Please call 415-982-4777 for more information.
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.
The Crissy Field Center Experience the exciting blend of programs at the Crissy Field Center, located in the Presidio. Children, youth, families, adults and seniors will find an array of activities at the Center, including: a state-of-the-art Media Lab, an Arts Workshop, an Urban Ecology Lab and free concerts and much more. For more information about the Center and its summer programs, please call 415-561-7752. Scholarships are available.
EVENTS
Adopt a Baby A free public information seminar, How to Adopt a Baby from China Under the New China Law, will be held on Tuesday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. to describe in detail new China adoption policies, which will become effective on Aug. 1. For the first time, China will give top priority to adoptions by Chinese Americans by fast-tracking their applications and reducing the current waiting period by more than half. Non- Chinese, who remain fully eligible to adopt in China, will also be able to have their applications expedited under other new priority categories. The seminar will take place at Christ United Presbyterian Church, 1700 Sutter St, San Francisco. Advance reservations must be made by calling 415-681-4957 or 650-917-8090.
Bonsai Enjoy the art of Bonsai while viewing over 150 magnificent tress, some as old as 350 years. One of the largest shows in the country, it offers free demonstrations, tours and door prizes. A large sales floor features trees and tools, pots and related bonsai materials. The event is presented by the Redwood Empire Bonsai Society at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., and Sunday, Aug 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information, please call 707-823-8385, or visit www.rebsbonsai.org.
Come Together 2001 San Francisco Bay Area Nikkei singles and friends are invited to the 9th Biennial National JACL Singles Convention, Come Together 2001 at Torrance Marriott Hotel. Workshops, seminars, mixer with line dancing, luncheon, dinner dance, brunch, golf, bowling, trips to little Tokyo, JANM, Getty Center, Las Vegas scheduled as part of the weekend. Call the hotel for special convention rates at 1-800-228-9290. For registration, call 310-559-4024. For more information visit www.singlesconvention.net.
Dan Chan the Balloon Man As part of Children’s Special Events, San Francisco Public Library presents Dan the Balloon Man on Wednesday, Aug. 1, who will dazzle you with balloon sculpture hats, animals and flowers. Please call 415-695-5090. The show begins 2 p.m. at Mission Branch Library, 300 Barlett St., San Francisco.
Fly a Kite Come fly a kite in Golden Gate Park’s renovated West End on Saturday, Aug. 4 as part of the 5th Annual Friends of Recreation & Parks’ Multi-Cultural Kite Festival. This event takes place from 12 - 3 p.m. at the Beach Chalet Soccer Fields. The celebration features free kites, live music by the Latin jazz band Mazacote, guided tours of the park and refreshments. For more information, please call 415-750-5105, or visit www.sfparks.org.
Women’s Rights Day Radical Women will hold its second annual Fiery Feminist Freedomfest on Aug. 25 to celebrate Women’s Rights Day and the 81st anniversary of American women winning the right to vote. Program highlights include performances by noted poets Nellie Wong and Merle Woo, spoken word artists Eighth Wonder, musicians Pam Pam and Veronica Black and more. The event begins at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Women’s Building, 3543 18th St., San Francisco. Door donation is $5, and summer supper will be served. All are welcome. For more information, please call 415-864-1278.
SERVICES
San Francisco College Access Center The SFCAC is a Cal-SOAP project that provides free college advising targeting low-income first generation college students and parents. SFCAC is located on the 3rd Floor of the San Francisco Main Library. The center is open Sundays, 12-5 p.m., Mondays-Thursdays, 3-8 p.m., Fridays, 3-6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10-6 p.m. For more information or to set up an appointment with a multilingual advisor, please call 415-202-7944.
San Mateo Pre-school Programs The San Mateo County Head Start, Early Head Start and State Pre-school programs offer free, comprehensive child and family development services for low-income pregnant women and parents with children ages zero to five, including children with special needs. For enrollment information, call 650-871-5613.
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 x123.
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).
Chinatown YMCA Lightwaves Mentorship Program is looking for adult volunteers to commit for 10 months. Mentor spends one-on-one time with a middle school student weekly, and participates in group activities monthly. Coordinator will provide training. Emphasis on individual relationships as well as community projects. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early. Call Jessica Mah at 415-576-9622.
Chinatown YWCA 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.
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.
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 being a surrogate parent volunteer.
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.
WORKSHOPS
Chinese Martial Arts The Chinese Cultural Center presents a six-week summer session for high-school and college students that touches upon the physical and moral aspects of Chinese martial arts. The curriculum includes an introduction to Wing Chun Kung Fu’s sensitivity drills, Shaolin Qin-na grappling, San Shou mixed hand and feet techniques, and basic throws of Shuai Jiao wrestling. Going through Aug. 17, the class will take place between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. Participation is limited to 10 students, so please register early. Tuition for the six-week program taught by Christopher Kang is $100 for CCC members, $120 for non-members. For more information, please call Sandra Li at 415-986-1822.
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.
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 and ask 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. No appointments. For more information, contact Northeast Senior Center at 415-438-4800. (407 Sansome Street, 4th floor, San Francisco)
Free Naturalization Workshop Beginning May 5, the Asian Law Caucus will be conducting free naturalization workshops to assist individuals who want to assess their eligibility for naturalization, are eligible and want to submit a citizenship application. Cantonese and Mandarin language assistance will be available. These workshops will be held on the first and third Saturday morning each month until the end of 2001. To schedule an appointment, please call 415-445-2597.
Free Traditional Chinese Music Lessons The Chinese Cultural 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 Cultural Center, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco)
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WORKSHOPS
Language and Computer Classes at IIC Sign up at the Intercultural 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 program 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.)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Exchange Program The American International Youth Student Exchange Program is a non-profit high school foreign exchange program in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. At present, AIYSEP seeks host families for 25 students from high schools in Europe and other countries for the coming school year. Students will arrive in the United States in late August, attend local schools and return home in late June next year. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school counselors and will receive medical insurance and spending money. AIYSEP is also seeking American high school students, ages 15-19, who would like to spend a high school semester or year with a European family or to participate in a 4- or 6-week family stay abroad in the summer. Interested students and families are asked to please contact the AIYSEP International Headquarters: Office of the Director, 200 Round Hill Road, Tiburon, CA 94920; 1-800-347-7575; www.aiysep.com.
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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