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APPEAL Hosts Community Fundraising Reception
Posted on May 30, 2013 | No CommentsAsian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy & Leadership (APPEAL) will hold a free community fundraising reception on Thursday, June 6, 2013, from 5:30-7:30 pm at the 750 Restaurant, Hilton SF Financial District on 750 Kearny Street. Light hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, and a raffle of... -
LET ME COUNT THE WAYS
Posted on May 30, 2013 | 1 CommentAt least two news outlets on May 23 have different versions of the SF Democratic Party’s May 22 opposition to 8 Washington height limit increase (from 84 to 136 feet) to allow for 134 “luxury” condos – the Bay Guardian blogged a 15-4 vote... -
KTSF Celebrates Asian Heritage With Series on Entrepreneurs
Posted on May 29, 2013 | No CommentsSan Francisco, Calif. – KTSF celebrates the accomplishments of ten Bay Area Asian American entrepreneurs and shares their history and success stories in a special four-part series entitled, “KTSF Asian Heritage Celebration” every Sunday at 6:30pm beginning May 26th through June 16th. KTSF Marketing Director, Lisa Yokota... -
Soy and Tofu Festival this Saturday in SF Japantown
Posted on May 29, 2013 | No CommentsSAN FRANCISCO — The third annual Northern California Soy and Tofu Festival will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2013, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., in San Francisco Japantown’s Peace Plaza and Buchanan Mall, Post at Buchanan streets. It will feature various soy-related vendors, free samples, an educational component highlighting... -
Mark Chandler to be Honored by San Francisco Ho Chi Minh Sister City Committee
Posted on May 29, 2013 | No CommentsSAN FRANCISCO – Mark J. Chandler, Director of the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of International Trade and Commerce will be among the honorees that will be cited on May 30th for their work in promoting and improving relations with Vietnam at an event... -
AAPCHO and APPEAL Urges AA&NHOPI Smokers to Speak with their Physicians
Posted on May 29, 2013 | No CommentsOakland, CA – The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO), in partnership with Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership (APPEAL), is encouraging Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (AA&NHOPI) tobacco users to speak with their physicians about... -
ABS CBN Foundation International and the Philippine Department of Tourism – San Francisco unveil “Voluntrip”
Posted on May 28, 2013 | No CommentsRedwood City, Calif. – International travel earns new wings as ABS CBN Foundation International and the Philippine Department of Tourism – San Francisco sign a memorandum of understanding to jointly launch Voluntrip, an endeavor that adds a philanthropic element to tourism. The... -
A Pinoy Midsummer Returns to Bindlestiff
Posted on May 28, 2013 | No CommentsSAN FRANCISCO – Director, Lorna Velasco, remounts her inspired Shakespearean adaption, A Pinoy Midsummer, at Bindlestiff Studio, July 11-20. Last year’s world premiere run played to sold-out crowds for all 10 performances, and this return engagement promises to be one of the summer’s... -
Kathy’s Chinese California Cuisine and Kel-Toy, Inc. to Receive 2013 Family Business Award
Posted on May 28, 2013 | No CommentsThe University of San Francisco (USF) School of Management is proud to announce Kathy’s Chinese California Cuisine and Kel-Toy, Inc. are the recipients of its 2013 Gellert Family Business Award. The annual award recognizes extraordinary business achievement and community service, and is... -
National Hepatitis Testing Day Celebrated Coast to Coast
Posted on May 28, 2013 | No CommentsThis year, the largest community-organized viral hepatitis testing/treat-now campaign was coordinated in three of America’s largest cities affected by hepatitis disease: San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. Leaders in each city announced free and low cost hepatitis screenings and unveiled a new...