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August 23 - August 29, 2002
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| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Biotechnology Program Hundreds of skilled bioscience jobs are opening in the Bay Area, and Berkeley’s Vista Community College is providing the training to get them. The college is accepting applications for its Fall 2002 Biotechnology Program, now through Sept. 7. Applicants may choose from a two-and-a-half-year associate program in science or two-year occupational certificate program. Enrollment fee for California residents is $11 per unit. For more info: 510-981-2863 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
Careers in Travel Careers in Travel for the 21st Century examines new career prospects in a changing and largely restructured travel industry. The session takes place Saturday, Sept. 7, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Vista Community College, 2020 Milvia St., Room 303, between University and Addison streets, Berkeley. The workshops cost $5.50 for California residents and $77 for nonresidents. For more info: 510-981-2931 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
Chinese Caregiver Assistance Program The Older Adult and Family Center of Stanford University of School of Medicine and Palo Alto VA offer a free one-on-one, in-home, caregiver program to Bay Area residents. The program is designed for Chinese women who provide regular care to a relative with memory loss and other cognitive impairment. Participants will learn how to reduce stress, and to cope with difficulties associated with caregiving and assessment. Enrollment is ongoing. For more info: 800-943-4333 or www.med.stanford.edu/oac.
Computer Software Classes Two-year associate degree and one-year occupational certificate programs in computer information systems and office technology begin Thursday, Aug. 22 at Berkeley’s Vista Community College. Most courses are held mornings, evenings and on Saturdays, and are designed for people who work. Enrollment is open through Saturday, Sept. 7. For more info: 510-981-2863 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
PACE Fall 2002 enrollment for Program for Adult College Education is open at Berkeley’s Vista Community College now through Saturday, Sept. 7. PACE is a college alternative for adults with job and family responsibilities. The program allows them to finish their freshman and sophomore years in two-and-a-half years, then transfer to a four-year college to complete their bachelor’s degree. For more info: 510-981-2864 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
Sign Language Class Applications for Vista Community College’s Fall 2003 American Sign Language classes are being accepted at Berkeley’s Vista Community College. Tuition is $11 per unit for California residents; non-residents pay $154 per unit. Enrollment is open through Saturday, Sept. 7. For more info: 510-981-2872 or www.peralta.cc.ca.us.
EVENTS
Art and Wine Festival The Flying Angels Chinese Dance Company of San Francisco presents exciting “mini shows” featuring the many colorful dances of China. Dancers will perform at the Millbrae Art and Wine Festival Aug. 31 - Sept. 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Broadway Avenue between Victoria Avenue and Meadow Glen in downtown Millbrae. For more info: 650-697-7324.
Arts and Crafts Fair The Jan Ken Po Gakko will host its annual Arts and Crafts Fair, featuring Asian arts and crafts, such as kimono-embellished clothing, pillows, jewelry, dolls, framed artwork and other decorative household items. The fair will take place on Saturday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge No. 6, located at 6446 Riverside Blvd., Sacramento. For more info: Karen at 916-391-3742.
Bonsai Show Enjoy the art of bonsai while viewing over 150 magnificent trees, some as old as 350 years. The Redwood Empire Bonsai Society presents one of the largest shows in the country, which will be offering free demonstrations, quality raffle and door prizes, a large sales floor and refreshments Saturday, Aug. 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Ave. Free admission and parking. For more info: 707-823-8385 or www.rebsbonsai.org.
Chinatown Night Market Fair Chinatown Neighborhood Inc. presents Chinatown Night Market Fair at Chinatown’s Portsmouth Square every Saturday, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. until Nov. 9. The evening program will include traditional lion dancing, Chinese opera, musical performances, Chinese painting, fortunetellers and feng shui consultants. Participating merchants will validate up to two hours parking from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Portsmouth Square Garage and from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at St. Mary’s Garage with minimum purchase. For more info: www.sfnightmarket.homestead.com.
Filipino Community Networking Convention Sponsored by the National Federation of Filipino American Associations, the San Francisco Philippine Consulate General and LBC, the 1st Global Filipino Community Networking Convention offers the Filipino community an opportunity to address common interests and aspirations. The event will include forums, workshops, a gala and cultural extravaganza and a Global Community Parade, Aug. 31 - Sept. 1 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. For more info: 650-873-0750 or www.filglobalnet.org.
Seeing Shocking proof that we don’t all see the same thing when looking at the same scene and that we can’t always believe what we do see, will be revealed when the Exploratorium unveils 70 exhibits of its new Seeing collection in a temporary exhibition presented through Jan. 31, 2003, at the Exploratorium, located inside the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Admission is free to members; $6 - $10 for non-members. For more info: 415-EXP-LORE.
Tennis Tournament Join Daly City Parks and Recreation in the 12th annual “Gateway” Tennis Tournament. This single elimination tournament is held in 14 different skill divisions. The event will be held for ages 18 and older Sept. 7 and 8, and Sept. 14 and 15. Deadline to sign up is Aug. 28. For more info: 650-991-8020.
The Human Body Chabot Space & Science Center will present a special film preview of The Human Body, an “inner space” experience, which includes glimpses in astonishing detail of what takes place beneath our skin, on Aug. 28, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. RSVP by Aug. 23. Film opens on Aug. 30. For more info: 510-336-7372.
WORKSHOPS
Community Health Class St. Luke’s Hospital will be sponsoring a free community health class about diabetic foot care on Saturday, Aug. 24, 10:30 a.m. - noon at St. Luke’s Hospital, 3555 Cesar Chavez St., San Francisco. Admission is free. For more info: 415-641-6465.
Next Steps Workshop Hospice by the Bay will offer a workshop designed for people who are ready to rebuild their lives after the loss of a loved one, but not sure what to do next. This two-session workshop will feature group discussions, partner exercises and individual coaching Sept. 21 and 28, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Hospice by the Bay, 1540 Market St. #350, San Francisco. Fee is based on a sliding scale. For more info: 415-626-5900.
Randall Museum Classes The Randall Museum, located at 199 Museum Way (off Roosevelt, above Castro in San Francisco) offers a wide range of after-school, evening and weekend classes in arts and sciences for families, youth, teens and adults. Subjects include clay, woodworking, lapidary, ceramics, photography, telescope-making and more. Class lengths vary from one to 10 weeks. For more info: 415-554-9600 or www.randallmuseum.org.
Secret Samurai Down the street from the Crissy Field Center is the building where the Army secretly trained Japanese American soldiers to be translators and battlefield interrogators during World War II. The National Japanese American Historical Society proposes to reuse the same building to recognize the contribution of the Japanese Americans. Secret Samurai: Americans of Japanese Ancestry at the Presidio will take place 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Crissy Field. For more info: 415-561-7752.
Web Classes for Students The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco is offering a web class for students grades 4 - 12. Subjects may include Flash, Dreamweaver, HTML, Javascript and Cascading Style Sheets. There will be an emphasis on creating web pages involved with Chinese culture. Classes run every Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - noon with optional labs Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. Tuition is $35 for 10 weeks. For more info: 415-640-1443 or ccc_webclass@yahoo.com.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Free ESL Classes Santa Monica College announces that enrollment for its free English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) courses are ongoing. The fall session begins Aug. 26. For more info: 310-434-3400 or www.smc.edu.
EVENTS
Disability Mentoring Day The Western Law Center for Disability Rights is hosting Disablity Mentoring Day - L.A. Students with disabilities in high school, college and law school will be matched with mentors at area businesses, law firms and government agencies. For more info: 213-736-1031.
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VOLUNTEERING
Coastal Cleanup This event is a statewide beach cleanup held throughout California each year and happens at beaches, creeks, lakes and shorelines. The 18th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day takes place Sept. 21, 9 a.m. - noon. For more info: 800-COAST-4U or www.coastforyou.org.
NATIONAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nominations for Leadership Awards Asian Women in Business is currently accepting nominations for the 2002 AWIB Entrepreneurial Leadership Awards. The awards are presented each year to successful Asian women entrepreneurs at AWIB’s annual Gala Awards Dinner ceremony. The dinner will be held Oct. 16 at the New York Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan. The deadline for nominations is Aug. 31. For more info: www.awib.org or info@awib.org.
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