Archive for September, 2009

  • What It Means To Be a Japanese American Woman – Part II

    What It Means To Be a Japanese American Woman – Part II

    Editor’s Note: Cherry Blossom Alumnae will be organizing a community forum on Saturday Oct. 10, 2009 to discuss, “What It Means To Be a Japanese American Woman.” Over the next 3 weeks, CBA members address that topic and share their personal experiences with AsianWeek readers....

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  • San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival This Weekend

    San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival This Weekend

    World-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and fun-filled activities for the whole family will take place at the 2009 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival on September 26 and 27 at Treasure Island. The San Francisco event is the largest competitive dragon...

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  • Entertainment at the Dragon Boat Festival

    Entertainment at the Dragon Boat Festival

    This 2009 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival, taking place Sept. 26 and 27 at Treasure Island, features a wide array of entertainment. Here is a look at this year’s performers. For more about the festival, visit sfdragonboat.com/ Chen Tai Chi The Traditional...

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  • Dragon Boat Festival Featured Teams

    Dragon Boat Festival Featured Teams

    An exciting weekend of world-class dragon boat racing, spectacular cultural performances, and fun-filled activities for the whole family will take place at the 2009 Kaiser Permanente San Francisco International Dragon Boat Festival on September 26 and 27 at Treasure Island. The San Francisco event is...

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  • Daily Dose & Announcements: 09/22/09

    Daily Dose & Announcements: 09/22/09

    >>Dr. Elisa Tong Publishes New Study Focusing on Asian-American Women >>My Sister’s House Receives Grant from Sacramento Law Foundation >> JCCNC Open Golf Tournament >> KAYA Event Featuring Congressman Mike Honda >> Far East Movement Heading on National “Party Rock Tour” with LMFAO >>“When Dreams...

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  • Chinese American Heroes: Great Moment in Chinese American History

    Chinese American Heroes: Great Moment in Chinese American History

    This is Week 27 of AsianWeek’s salute to Chinese American heroes, in strategic partnership with Chinese American Heroes, a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to documenting the contributions of Chinese Americans to America and the world.  This week we are dedicating one historical moment to be...

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  • Social Notes: Day of Inclusion

    Social Notes: Day of Inclusion

    Assemblyman Mike Eng (D-Monterey Park) introduced 12 members of the California State Legislature, officers of the Yee Fow Museum and Sacramento’s influential Organization of Chinese Americans at a gala reception held at the California State Capitol, on Aug 25. The event was to designate and...

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  • Center for Lao Studies Spreads Its Wings

    Center for Lao Studies Spreads Its Wings

    Approximately 250 people of Lao and various ethnicities gathered to celebrate the Center for Lao Studies’ first annual banquet, themed “Spreading Wings” on Sept. 12 at the Women’s Building in San Francisco. Guests sipped on BeerLao and munched on delicacies including Lao fried noodles, green...

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  • Daily Dose & Announcements: 09/18/09

    Daily Dose & Announcements: 09/18/09

    >>DNC Chairman Governor Tim Kaine nominates Evan Low to serve as a Member of the Democratic National Committee >>PG&E Celebrates Mid-Autumn Moon Festivals with SF’s Asian Communities >>APAture 2009 kicks-off Tonight! >>Free Community Health Forum Family Wellness

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  • Move It – Don’t Lose It

    Move It – Don’t Lose It

    Consumer Tips for Finding the Right Moving Company for You By Commissioner Rachelle Chong, California Public Utilities Commission With websites like Craigslist.com and uShip.com, it is very easy to find a number of small, low-cost moving companies. Before you write a check or sign a...

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