March 6, 2010
Times: 11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Host: Seattle's "Make our Community Count Campaign"
Location: New Holly Community Center, 7054 32nd Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206.625.3850
Web Site: http://makeourcommunitycount.wordpress.com/
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Event Flyer (PDF)

The Make Our Community Count Campaign will host a 2010 Census public education forum on what’s at stake for hard-to-count Seattle communities in the upcoming count. With a week to go before Seattle residents are expected to receive the Census form, a diverse group of advocates will address the importance of full participation in the census, how to get the word out on the census, and answer questions about the decennial count. This is a free event with lunch provided and children’s activity corner.

March 6, 2010
Times: Registration begins at 5:30 p.m, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Host: International Examiner
Location: Phil Smart Mercedes Benz dealership, 2025 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98134
Phone: 206.624.3925 X 2
Web Site: http://www.iexaminer.org/
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“Headlines Come to Life” is a premier event showcasing the people and stories behind the headlines. Artists, musicians, chefs, and businesses will leap off of the pages and demonstrate their talents while interacting with attendees in a vibrant environment.

March 9, 2010
Times: 8:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Host: College Success Foundation, University of Washington, Alliance for Education, Northwest Education Loan Association, Washington State Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Location: University of Washington - Seattle Campus, HUB Student Union Building, 4001 Stevens Way NE, Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 253.439.5805
Web Site: http://www.collegesuccessfoundation.org/Wcan/Default.aspx
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Registration Code: KH2GO
Event Flyer (PDF)

Washington College Access Network is an organization in Washington State designed to improve preparation and access to higher education to all students through a network of community organizations. 

March 16, 2010
Times: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Host: Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority
Location: 409 Maynard Avenue South, Suite P8, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.838.8713
Web Site: http://www.scidpda.org/

IDEA Space is a community development resource center and the newest program of the Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority (SCIDpda). The program's mission is to engage and empower the members of Chinatown, Japantown, Little Saigon - The International District - to implement collaborative strategies toward neighborhood revitalization.

March 20, 2010
Times: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Host: Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Location: Spokane Downtown Public Library, Conference Room 1A, 906 West Main Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 360.725.5667
Web Site: http://www.capaa.wa.gov/
Event Flyer (PDF)

Come meet the Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs Commissioners that are part of the Economic Development Committee. The Commissioners will give a briefing on the roles and objectives of the committee and will spend time hearing about the challenges that Asian Pacific American small business owners are facing during these economic challenging times.

This will be an open discussion as the committee would like to hear about roadblocks, challenges, urgency, and even potential solutions on bringing economic prosperity back to the Asian Pacific American small business community.

March 20, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Host: International Samoa Health/Help Mission Alliance
Location: Kent Armory, 24410 Military Road, Kent, WA 98032
Web Site: http://ishma.org/
Event Flyer (PDF)

To raise awareness and proceeds for continued “Tsunami/ Earthquake” relief efforts. The International Samoa Health/Help Mission Alliance is committed to sending medical supplies, help missions, and recovery building materials for the rural South Pacific Islands of Samoa and Tonga who suffered damage from the September 2009 disaster. Special keynote speaker Congressman Eni Faleomavaega of American Samoa will be in attendance.

March 25, 2010
Times: 12:45 - 3:00 p.m.
Host: Achievement Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee, OSPI's Office of Equity and Civil Rights, The Center for the Improvement of Student Learning and the Washington Educational Research Association's Spring Conference.
Location: SeaTac Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, 17620 International Boulevard, Seattle, WA 98188-4001
Phone: 360.725.6165
Web Site: http://www.k12.wa.us/AchievementGap/Meetings.aspx
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Achievement Gap Oversight and Accountability Committee was created during the 2009 legislature to continue to address the achievement gap in Washington state.

March 25, 2010
Times: 1:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Host: Hope Now Alliance
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 1-888-995-4673
Web Site:https://www.hopenow.com/

This is a free forum to meet one-on-one with a lender or a HUD-approved housing counselor to discuss options to avoid foreclosure. Information and assistance on the Obama Administration's Making Home
Affordable Program will be available. Please bring all necessary mortgage and financial documents.

March 25, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Organization of Chinese Americans – Seattle Chapter
Location: New Hong Kong Restaurant, 900 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.682.0665
Web Site: http://www.ocaseattle.org/
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Event Flyer (PDF)

The Organization of Chinese Americans - Greater Seattle Chapter celebrates its 15th anniversary and 10th annual gold circle awards honoring Ted Choi Tam, the Washington State Chinese Cancer Network Association, and Kayomi Wada.

March 26, 2010
Times: 11:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Host: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington
Location: Bellevue Westin, 601 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: 206.568.7114
Web Site: http://www.jcccw.org/
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The public is invited to the second annual Tomodachi (Friends) Luncheon to benefit the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington. At the event, the JCCCW will be presenting its first “Tomodachi Award” to Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii for his role in strengthening cultural ties between the U.S. and Japan. Accepting on his behalf and keynoting the luncheon will be his wife, Irene Hirano, President of the U.S.-Japan Council. Established in 2004, the JCCCW is Western Washington’s only cultural organization dedicated solely to Japanese culture and heritage, proudly offering a premier program in Japanese language instruction through the historic Japanese Language School.

March 26, 2010
Times: 1:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Host: HealthPoint, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Children's Home Society and the Department of Social and Human Services
Location: HealthPoint, 126 Auburn Avenue, 4th floor, Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 1.877.543.7669
Web Site: http://covertheuninsured.org/

Apple Health for Kids works to enroll eligible children, and during Cover the Uninsured Week (March 22-28) local events will provide health insurance enrollment assistance.

March 27, 2010
Times: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Host: HealthPoint, Public Health - Seattle & King County, Children's Home Society and the Department of Social and Human Services
Location: Carol Edwards Center, 17401133rd Avenue Northeast, Woodinville, WA 98072
Phone: 1.877.543.7669
Web Site: http://covertheuninsured.org/

Apple Health for Kids works to enroll eligible children, and during Cover the Uninsured Week (March 22-28) local events will provide health insurance enrollment assistance.

March 30, 2010
Times: 8:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Host: Sound Transit, Port of Seattle, King County, WA Department of Transportation, City of Seattle, University of Washington, WA General Administration and U.S. General Services Administration

Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350
Phone: Not available
Web Site: http://www.kingcounty.gov/exec/BusinessDev/regionacontractingforum.aspx
Event Flyer (PDF)

The Forum provides an opportunity for networking between business and public contracting authorities. Representatives will be able to discuss and provide information regarding their solicitation, contracting and award processes. Small businesses, particularly minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises are encouraged to attend.

April 1, 2010
Times: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Host: U.S. Census Bureau
Location: North Diagonal Parking, State Capitol, 416 Sid Snyder Avenue Southwest, Olympia, WA 98504
Phone: 206.718.7329
Web Site: http://2010.census.gov/2010census/roadtour/

The 2010 Census Portrait of America Road tour is coming to the State Capitol. The Road Tour is part of the largest civic outreach and awareness campaign in U.S. history, stopping at more than 800 events nationwide.

April 9, 2010
Times: 4:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Minority Executive Directors Coalition
Location: Muckleshoot Casino Banquet Room, 2402 Auburn Way South, Auburn, WA 98002
Phone: 206.325.2542
Web Site: http://www.medcofkc.org/

Join the Minority Executive Directors Coalition to celebrate the rich diversity and history of the organization and to recognize and honor those who have dedicated their lives to work and fight for equality, equity and social justice with/for people of color.

April 10, 2010
Times: 12:00 p.m.
Host: Washington Immigration Reform Coalition
Location: Occidental Park, Between South Washington & South Main Streets, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.723.2203
Web Site: http://weareoneamerica.org/wirc
Event Flyer (PDF)

The Washington Immigration Reform Coalition will be hosting a rally in support of comprehensive immigration reform.

April 10, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Host: Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
Location: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: 253.383.3900
Web Site: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/

The Tea Ceremony provides a time-honored way of meditation to find inner peace, relaxation and harmony with nature. Learn about the history, the wide spectrum of teas, and the manners of drinking tea in each of these cultures.

Indian Tea Ceremony Presenters: CJ from Gateway to India

April 15, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman
Location: Alijoya - Northgate, 450 Northeast 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 1.866.297.2597
Web Site: http://www.governor.wa.gov/oeo/
Register
Event Flyer (PDF)

If you are missing basic information about the Washington public education system this workshop is for you! Learn how the public education system works and become a better advocate for your student and all students. This class will explain how school districts are structured, how state laws, federal laws, school district policy affects public education and the rights and responsibilities of students in public schools.

April 17, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Host: Washington New Americans
Locations:
Tukwila, Foster-Tukwila Presbyterian Church, 14401, 56th Avenue South, Tukwila, WA 98188
Vancouver, Clark College Building, AA-5 2nd Floor 1933 Fort Vancouver, WA 98663
Wenatchee, Chelan County PUD Auditorium, 327 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Yakima, Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, 212 North, 4th Street, Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: 206.452.8411
Web Site: http://www.wanewamericans.org/

The Washington New Americans program will be providing volunteer immigration attorneys, paralegals and interpreters to offer free citizenship application assistance to legal permanent residents in four Washington cities. Resources to help applicants prepare for the naturalization interview will be provided as well.

April 17, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Wing Luke Asian Museum
Location: Wing Luke Asian Museum, 719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 623-5124 X 7
Web Site: http://wingluke.org/2010auction/

The Wing Luke Asian Museum's 2010 Auction and Dinner will celebrate the 100 year anniversary of its home in the East Kong Yick building. Our Home Turns 100: Celebrating a Century of Stories, will be held on-site at the Wing Luke Museum and in a festive adjacent tent.

April 22, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman
Location: Alijoya - Northgate, 450 Northeast 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 1.866.297.2597
Web Site: http://www.governor.wa.gov/oeo/
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Event Flyer (PDF)

Have you ever wished you knew how to communicate better with your student’s teacher? Or maybe you had a problem with the school and had no idea how to solve it? This workshop will teach you the best way to inform the school about your student’s needs, how to get around disagreements with school officials, how to bring up issues so that you are heard, and how to prepare yourself for productive meetings at school.

April 24, 2010
Times: 11:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Host: Japanese American Citizen League
Location: Nisei Vets Hall, 1212 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: 206.772.7192
Web Site: http://jaclseattle.org/

Celebrate the 2010 Aki Kurose and Bunshiro Tazuma Scholarship Recipients and join JACL in honoring past JACL Presidents.

April 25, 2010
Times: 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Host: Saint Martin's University
Location: Port Plaza Olympia Columbia St. and Corky Ave., Olympia, WA, 98504
Phone: 360.438.4598
Web Site: http://www.stmartin.edu/china/dragonboat/

Hosted by Saint Martin's University in cooperation with Washington Dragon Boat Association. This will be the fifth dragon boat race at the Port Plaza in Olympia. The event is expected to draw over 4,000 spectators.

April 29, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman
Location: Alijoya - Northgate, 450 Northeast 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 1.866.297.2597
Web Site: http://www.governor.wa.gov/oeo/
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Event Flyer (PDF)

School-family partnerships contribute to the academic achievement of all students. In this fun session you will become more aware of why you need to form equal and active partnerships with educators, and how to do it. Participants will also learn about the different types of family involvement and find out how family involvement, focused on academic achievement, helps children stay out of trouble, get better grades, and graduate.

April 29, 2010
Times: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Host: Neighborhood House
Location: Washington State Convention & Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206.461.8430 x 230
Web Site: http://www.nhwa.org/
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This event is free with a suggested donation amount. The breakfast will feature guest speakers: William H. Gates and Norman B. Rice. The mission of Neighborhood House is to help diverse communities of people with limited resources attain their goals for self-sufficiency, financial independence, health, and community building.

April 30, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Host: OneAmerica
Location: Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206.452.8423
Web Site: http://www.weareoneamerica.org/

This event will feature keynote speaker: Deepak Bhargava, Executive Director of the Center for Community Change and features a performance from Jovino Santos Neto, world-renounced Brazilian master pianist, composer, and recording artist.

May 1, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Host: Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
Location: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: 253.383.3900
Web Site: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/

The Tea Ceremony provides a time-honored way of meditation to find inner peace, relaxation and harmony with nature. Learn about the history, the wide spectrum of teas, and the manners of drinking tea in each of these cultures.

Korean Tea Ceremony (Peony Tea) Presenters: Jung Hee Park

May 1, 2010
Times: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Location: Flagler Theater, Fort Flagler State Park, 10541 Flagler Road, Nordland, WA 98358
Phone: 360.385.1259
Web Site: http://www.parks.wa.gov/events/

Dragon Art Studio presents the thousand-year-old tradition of humorous skits with beautifully crafted puppets and musical and narrative accompaniment. Formerly from Beijing, China and featured at the1996 Atlanta Olympics, Dragon Art Studio offers entertainment for children and adults with their unique storytelling. This is a Folk & Traditional Arts in the Parks program event.

May 1 - 2, 2010
Times: May 1, 6:30 p.m. and May 2 , 4:30 p.m.
Host: Washington State University
Location: Northern Quest Resort, 100 North Hayford Road, Airway Heights, WA 99001
Phone: 509.335.8888
Web Site: http://supportfcoc.wsu.edu/default.asp?PageID=3640

Washington State University will be hosting a dinner and concert for the Future Cougars of Color Program. A program to benefit first-generation and low-income students.

May 6, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Office of the Education Ombudsman
Location: Alijoya - Northgate, 450 Northeast 100th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Phone: 1.866.297.2597
Web Site: http://www.governor.wa.gov/oeo/
Register
Event Flyer (PDF)

Ever wonder why you feel overwhelmed by your child's IEP meeting? Do you need more information about why evaluation is important and how to better participate in the development of your child's IEP? This workshop will teach you strategies for ensuring your child is fully participating in the school environment, getting the specially designed instruction they need, and give you a better understanding of the process for developing an IEP.

May 8, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Host: Health Coalition for Communities of Color
Location: Evergreen State College, 1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98405-4003
Phone: 253.403.1401
Web Site: http://tacomahealthcoalition.ning.com/
Event Flyer (PDF)

Discover new tools to prevent and ease diabetes and heart disease with the Health Coalition for Communities of Color. There will be free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings and free cholesterol vouchers.

May 8, 2010
Times: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Host: One America
Location: Burlington Public Library, 820 E Washington Avenue, Burlington, WA 98233
Phone: 206.452.8415
Web Site: http://www.hatefreezone.org/events/may10/racial-profiling-hearing
Event Flyer (PDF)

OneAmerica will be hosting a hearing in support of comprehensive immigration reform.

May 8, 2010
Times: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Host: Filipino Community of Seattle, City of Seattle Human Services Department, Seattle's New Citizens Initiative Program
Location: Filipino Community of Seattle 5740 ML King Jr. Way South
Phone: 206.722.9372
Web Site: http://fcseattle.org/

Filipino Community of Seattle, City of Seattle Human Services Department, Seattle's New Citizens Initiative Program offers free citizenship class and tutoring lessons every Saturday from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

May 8, 2010
Times: 6:30 - 11:45 p.m.
Host: Filipino American Parishioners of St. Stephen the Martyr Church
Location: St. Stephen the Martyr Church, 13055 Southeast, 192nd Street, Renton, WA 98058-7698
Phone: 253.631.3191
Web Site: http://www.ststephens.us/

The Filipino American parishioners at the St. Stephen Church will be celebrating their 16th Annual Spring Festival at the Church Social Hall.

May 13, 2010
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Former State Representative and Activist Velma Veloria, and Educator/Activist Alice Tan Coil, and South Seattle Community College.
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206.764.5339
Web Site: http://learnatsouth.org/

The non-credit class, offered through South Seattle Community College’s Continuing Education Department, will demystify the political and policy making process, enabling attendees to recognize their own leadership potential, gain confidence in their ability to participate in the public sectors, and advocate for change.

A unique feature of the course is the opportunity to interact with community leaders and learn from veteran insiders about their journeys and passion for public service.

Week One: Public Leadership – The Inside Story
Representative Phyllis Kenney; King County Councilmember Larry Gossett; Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien.

May 15 - 16, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Host: Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Location: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: 253.383.3900
Web Site: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/

The Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) will be hosting a celebration for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with activities for the entire family to enjoy.

May 15, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Host: International Community Health Services Foundation
Location: Westin Seattle Hotel, 1900 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: 206.788.3694
Web Site: http://www.ichsfoundation.org/
Register

ICHS is the largest Asian and Pacific Islander nonprofit community health center in Washington State. ICHS has two locations: the Holly Park Medical & Dental Clinic located in South Seattle and the International District Medical & Dental Clinic located in Seattle’s Chinatown/International District.

May 17, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Host: Equity and Civil Rights - Office of Superintendent of Public Instructions (OSPI)
Location: Northwest Communities Education Center, 121 Sunnyside Avenue Granger, WA 98932-9348
Phone: 360.725.6162
Web Site: http://k12.wa.us./equity/townhalls.aspx
Flyer (PDF)

Purpose
OSPI and the office of Equity and Civil Rights must create rules for implementing HB 3026, a new law regarding discrimination in education. The meetings will be a forum to gather your ideas and input to better inform the development of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to implement this new law, HB 3026. Your input is essential to the development of this new civil rights law.

There will be additional hearings regarding the exact language of the rules. This process precedes but does not substitute the formal rulemaking process, including public hearings on the exact language of the new rules and its related procedures.

Background
In 2010, the Washington State Legislature and Governor Gregoire passed the bill HB 3026, which bans discrimination in public schools based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

We need your feedback in any form (mail, fax) or by e-mail or online by completing the following survey.

May 18, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Host: Equity and Civil Rights - Office of Superintendent of Public Instructions (OSPI)
Location: Wenatchee High School Auditorium, 1101 Millerdale Ave, Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 360.725.6162
Web Site: http://k12.wa.us./equity/townhalls.aspx
Flyer (PDF)

Purpose
OSPI and the office of Equity and Civil Rights must create rules for implementing HB 3026, a new law regarding discrimination in education. The meetings will be a forum to gather your ideas and input to better inform the development of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) to implement this new law, HB 3026. Your input is essential to the development of this new civil rights law.

There will be additional hearings regarding the exact language of the rules. This process precedes but does not substitute the formal rulemaking process, including public hearings on the exact language of the new rules and its related procedures.

Background
In 2010, the Washington State Legislature and Governor Gregoire passed the bill HB 3026, which bans discrimination in public schools based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.

We need your feedback in any form (mail, fax) or by e-mail or online by completing the following survey.

May 19, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Host: Asian Counseling & Referral Service
Location: Asian Counseling & Referral Service, 3639 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., Seattle, WA 98144
Phone: 206.695.7582
Web Site: http://www.acrs.org/
Register by Friday, May 14 if you are planning to attend
Flyer (PDF)

Learn more about comprehensive immigration reform, interpretation services will be available in Vietnamese, Lao, Cambodian, and Chinese.

May 19, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Host: International Examiner
Location: The New Hong Kong Restaurant, 900 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104-03057
Phone: 206.624.3925
Web Site: http://www.iexaminer.org/

The International Examiner will be celebrating its 19th annual Community Voice Awards Dinner. The dinner will honor Sharon Maeda for the Lifetime Achievement Award, Cassie Chinn for the Arts, Vu Le for the Tatsuo Nakata Youth Award, and Asian Pacific Islander Leadership Foundation for Outstanding Organization.

May 20, 2010
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Former State Representative and Activist Velma Veloria, and Educator/Activist Alice Tan Coil, and South Seattle Community College.
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206.764.5339
Web Site: http://learnatsouth.org/

The non-credit class, offered through South Seattle Community College’s Continuing Education Department, will demystify the political and policy making process, enabling attendees to recognize their own leadership potential, gain confidence in their ability to participate in the public sectors, and advocate for change.

A unique feature of the course is the opportunity to interact with community leaders and learn from veteran insiders about their journeys and passion for public service.

Week Two: Serving Our Communities – Government and Political Parties 101
George Cheung, Executive Director, Win/Win Network; Dwight Pelz, Chair, Washington State Democrats; Ralph Munro, former longtime Washington Secretary of State.

May 24, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Seattle Chinatown International District Preservation and Development Authority
Location: Union Station, 401 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98104-2826
Phone: 206.838.8227
Web Site: http://www.scidpda.org/
Register

SCIDpda’s programs preserve the cultural traditions of the ethnically-diverse Chinatown International District while enhancing the quality of life for neighborhood residents, workers, and visitors. Proceeds will support SCIDpda’s community development programs and projects.

May 26, 2010
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Former State Representative and Activist Velma Veloria, and Educator/Activist Alice Tan Coil, and South Seattle Community College.
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206.764.5339
Web Site: http://learnatsouth.org/

The non-credit class, offered through South Seattle Community College’s Continuing Education Department, will demystify the political and policy making process, enabling attendees to recognize their own leadership potential, gain confidence in their ability to participate in the public sectors, and advocate for change.

A unique feature of the course is the opportunity to interact with community leaders and learn from veteran insiders about their journeys and passion for public service.

Week Three: Skill Building Workshops I & II – Political & Community Organizing
Henry Yates, Lobbyist; Nori Catabay, Project Manager, King County Green Tools.

May 26, 2010
Times: 7:00 p.m.
Host: Author, Deanna Fei
Location: Third Place Books, 17171 Bothell Way Northeast, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Web Site: http://www.deannafei.com/Author/Welcome.html

Deanna Fei is the author of the debut novel, A Thread of Sky (Penguin Press, April 2010), just named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and an Indie Next Notable Book. Join Deanna for a free public book reading and signing.

May 27, 2010
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution, South Seattle Community College
Location: Jerry M. Brockey Student Center
Phone: 206.768.6487
Flyer (PDF)

Talk Story will feature a panel and discussion to foster dialogue and conversation about how communities and institutions can collectively strategize towards increasing the mobility of Pacific Islanders in higher education. Panelists include: Betty Patu, Danny Kaopuiki, and Debra Pritchard-Keahey.

May 29, 2010
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Attorney General's Office
Location: Washington Attorney General's Seattle Office, 800 5th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 (20th floor)
Phone: 206.464.6432
Web Site: www.atg.wa.gov

The Washington State Attorney General's Office invites you to participate in a public forum to help protect the Chinese-American community from fraud and unfair business practices.

The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn about resources and services available from the Attorney General’s Office, including new Chinese-language educational materials, and to inform Attorney General Rob McKenna about other issues affecting the community.

June 3, 2010
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Former State Representative and Activist Velma Veloria, and Educator/Activist Alice Tan Coil, and South Seattle Community College.
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206.764.5339
Web Site: http://learnatsouth.org/

The non-credit class, offered through South Seattle Community College’s Continuing Education Department, will demystify the political and policy making process, enabling attendees to recognize their own leadership potential, gain confidence in their ability to participate in the public sectors, and advocate for change.

A unique feature of the course is the opportunity to interact with community leaders and learn from veteran insiders about their journeys and passion for public service.

Week Four: Skill Building Workshops III & IV – Running for Office & Positioning for Appointments
Guests TBA

June 4, 2010
Times: 5:30 p.m.
Host: Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance - AFL-CO
Location: Brockey Center, South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106-1499
Phone: 206.790.3222
Web Site: http://www.apalanet.org/
Flyer (PDF)

Join the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA), AFL-CIO for their annual banquet at South Seattle Community College.

June 5, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Host: Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
Location: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: 253.383.3900
Web Site: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/

The Tea Ceremony provides a time-honored way of meditation to find inner peace, relaxation and harmony with nature. Learn about the history, the wide spectrum of teas, and the manners of drinking tea in each of these cultures.

June 10, 2010
Times: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Host: Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC)
Location: Fircrest Community Center, 555 Contra Costa, Fircrest, WA 98466
Phone: 253.383.3900
Web Site: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org/

The Tea Ceremony provides a time-honored way of meditation to find inner peace, relaxation and harmony with nature. Learn about the history, the wide spectrum of teas, and the manners of drinking tea in each of these cultures.

Japanese Tea Ceremony Presenters: Bessie Turner, Anita Nakayama

June 10, 2010
Times: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Host: Former State Representative and Activist Velma Veloria, and Educator/Activist Alice Tan Coil, and South Seattle Community College.
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206.764.5339
Web Site: http://learnatsouth.org/

The non-credit class, offered through South Seattle Community College’s Continuing Education Department, will demystify the political and policy making process, enabling attendees to recognize their own leadership potential, gain confidence in their ability to participate in the public sectors, and advocate for change.

A unique feature of the course is the opportunity to interact with community leaders and learn from veteran insiders about their journeys and passion for public service.

Week Five: Class Presentations
Mock press conference format; guests, community leaders and classmates will offer evaluation and critiques.

June 19, 2010
Times: 6:00 p.m.
Host: Seattle Chinese Garden
Location: House of Hong, 409 8th Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98104
Phone: 206.764.5219
Web Site: http://www.seattlechinesegarden.org/

Special guest of honor at the dinner is Consul General Gao Zhansheng of the People's Republic of China Consulate in San Francisco.

June 28, 2010
Times: 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Host: WASITRAC
Location: Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98009
Phone: 425.452.7810
Web Site: www.wasitrac.org

This visit by the Orissa delegation to the Bellevue and Seattle area in happening in advance of a trade mission to Orissa that is facilitated and planned for November 2010. Keynote speakers include: Consul General of India Ambassador Susmita Thomas, B. Jean Floten, President, Bellevue College and Lisa Cohen, Executive Director, Washington Global Health Alliance.

July 10, 2010
Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Host: Japanese Cultural and Community Center of Washington
Location: 1414 South Weller, Seattle WA, 98104
Phone: 206.568.7114
Web Site: http://www.jcccw.org

With more than 10,000 square feet of items ranging from vintage Japanese dolls to everyday household goods, the possibilities of finding that special treasure or amazing bargain are limitless at the JCCCW Rummage Sale. All proceeds will benefit the JCCCW and its programs.

July 19, 2010
Times: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Office of Financial Management
Location: University of Washington Tacoma - William W. Phillip Hall, Milgard Assembly Room, 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 360.902.4136
Web Site: http://www.governor.wa.gov

To help develop Gov. Chris Gregoire’s budget for 2011–13, the Office of Financial Management has scheduled a series of four hearings to present information on the governor’s priorities and to solicit input from citizens, who are invited to attend and testify.

July 21, 2010
Times: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Office of Financial Management
Location: Everett Community College, Parks Building, Multi Purpose Room, 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 360.902.4136
Web Site: http://www.governor.wa.gov

To help develop Gov. Chris Gregoire’s budget for 2011–13, the Office of Financial Management has scheduled a series of four hearings to present information on the governor’s priorities and to solicit input from citizens, who are invited to attend and testify.

July 27, 2010
Times: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Office of Financial Management
Location: WSU - Vancouver, Administration Building Room 110, 14204 Northeast Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98686
Phone: 360.902.4136
Web Site: http:www.governor.wa.gov

To help develop Gov. Chris Gregoire’s budget for 2011–13, the Office of Financial Management has scheduled a series of four hearings to present information on the governor’s priorities and to solicit input from citizens, who are invited to attend and testify.

July 29, 2010
Times: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Office of Financial Management
Location: Spokane City Hall, City Council Chambers, 808 West Spokane Falls Blvd., Spokane, WA 99201
Phone: 360.902.4136
Web Site: http:www.governor.wa.gov

To help develop Gov. Chris Gregoire’s budget for 2011–13, the Office of Financial Management has scheduled a series of four hearings to present information on the governor’s priorities and to solicit input from citizens, who are invited to attend and testify.

August 7, 2010
Times: 11:00 a.m.
Host: The Mabuhay Foundation
Location: Black Rock Creek Golf Course, Sunnyside, WA 98944
Phone: 509.945.0891
Web Site: http://www.facyv.org/home.html

The Mabuhay foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Filipino-American Community in Yakima Valley and its programs.

August 14, 2010
Times: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Host: Asia Pacific Cultural Center
Location: Milgard HOPE Center Boys and Girls Club, 10402 Kline Street, SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Phone: 253.383.3900
Web Site: http://www.asiapacificculturalcenter.org

Come celebrate and enjoy delicious signature dishes from the Polynesian Islands. The Asia Pacific Cultural Center bridges East and West through arts, culture and education.

August 14, 2010
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Host: White Center Assembly
Location: White Center Heights Elementary School, 10015 6th Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98146
Phone: 206280.6098
Web Site: www.wccda.org

The 7th Annual PASEFIKA Island Festival is scheduled to attract a record crowd of more than 2000 attendees this year. The annual cultural festival is hosted by White Center Assembly’s PASEFIKA, a faith and community based organization and is co-sponsored by other community partners

August 21, 2010
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Washington Asian Pacific Islander Community Services
Location: Filipino Community Center, 5740 Martin Luther King Jr. Way South, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206.223.9578 #11
Web Site: http://www.wapiseattle.org/

Join us for Hawaiian-style food, a dessert dash, silent auction, live entertainment and dance. WAPI provides and advocates for culturally competent and age-appropriate prevention and substance abuse treatment services for Asian Pacific Islander Youth and all Youth of Color.

August 21 - August 29, 2010
Times: Varies, see below.
Host: Unified Buddhist Congress in the United States of America
Location: Co Lam Pagoda, 3503 S. Graham St. Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206-723-4741
Web Site: www.colampagoda.org

8/21 Opening Ceremony: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 8/21-8/29 Jade Buddha Exhibition: 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.; 8/28 Prayers for Peace: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; 8/29 Closing Ceremony 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The purpose for the exhibition is for everyone, irrespective of their religion, to take a moment to reflect upon peace; peace for the world and peace for each other.

August 28, 2010
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Host: Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Location: South Seattle Community College, 6000 16 Avenue SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Phone: 206.448.9000
Web Site: http://www.seattleraceconference.org/index.php

Come attend this 8th annual event and participate in workshops and discussions." Keynote speakers are: Spero Manson, PhD and Ben Danielson, MD.

August 28, 2010
Times: 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Host: Lyrica Opera Northwest
Location: First Covenant Church, 400 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206.938.7820
Web Site: www.lonw.org/tickets.html

Dr. Mei Zhong speaks and sings on the Development of Chinese Art Song. She is a highly revered Puccini soprano and Ball State University professor of voice. She has performed extensively in both China and the United States.

August 28, 2010
Times: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Host: Japanese Cultural and Community Center
Location: Japanese Cultural and Community Center, 1414 S. Weller St., Seattle, WA, 98144
Phone: 206.728.0610
Web Site: www.jcccw.org

Come gather and share delicious food and fellowship at the Japanese Cultural and Community Center. Cooking classes on how to make spam musubi and other Japanese dishes will be offered.

August 28, 2010
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Host: Lakewood Sister Cities Association
Location: Clover Park Technical College - McGavick Conference Center #23, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA
Phone: 888.522.6116
Web Site: www.lakewoodsc.org

Bring the family to celebrate live entertainment represented by various cultures. Come enjoy food, crafts and raffle prizes.

August 28 and August 29, 2010
Times: all day
Host: Tibet Association of Washington
Location: Seattle Center House, Fisher Pavillion, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 253.234.4147
Web Site: www.washingtontibet.org

Come gather to celebrate Tibetan heritage with films and shows, traditional circle dance, photo exhibitions and Tibetan bazaar. This event is dedicated to Tibet's earthquake victims.

August 31, 2010

Times: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Host: Asian Pacific American Resource Network (APARN)
Location: Chinatown Community Center, 719 8th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 425.917.985
Web Site: http://www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba/index.shtml

Come learn about this new law and how it will affect your Medicare benefits.

September 1, 2010
Times: 7:10 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Host: Seattle Mariners
Location: 1250 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98134
Phone: 206.346.4000
Web Site: http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/sea/ticketing/special_group.jsp?group=asian

Join the Seattle Mariners for their first annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Night at Safeco Field. A portion of the proceeds from tickets purchased for this special offer will benefit Nikkei Concerns and Kin On.

September 3, 2010
Times: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Host: Vietnamese Friendship Association
Location: New Holly Gathering Hall, 7054 32nd Avenue, S, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206.724.9480
Web Site: http://vfaseattle.org/

The Vietnamese Resource Fair brings informational resources and services to your family and neighborhood. All are welcome to attend.

September 12, 2010
Times: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Host: Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Location: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206.851.4411
Web Site: www.seattlelivealohafestival.com

Take a journey to the islands without leaving Seattle with friends and family. This celebration will include live local entertainers, delicious Hawaiian food, cultural activities and workshops.

September 25, 2010
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Host: Department of Labor and Industries
Location: Renton Technical College, 3000 NE 4th Street, Renton, WA 98056
Phone: 425.235.2352
Web Site: http://www.bizfair.org/index.htm

This is a free event for small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. Classes and workshops on marketing, building a customer base, hiring employees, managing taxes and regulations will be taught by industry experts. Parking is free.

September 25, 2010
Times: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Kin On Community Health Care
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA 98004-4272
Phone: 206.721.3630
Web Site: http://www.kinon.org/
Register

Kin On supports the elderly and adults in the greater Seattle Asian community by offering a comprehensive range of health, social, and educational services sensitive to their cultural, linguistic, and dietary needs. In 2010, the organization will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary.

September 25, 2010
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Host: Boeing
Location: The Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98134
Phone: 206.973.1810 Ext. 1
Web Site: www.deniselouie.org

Come together and imagine the possibilities for every child. Featuring music of Creme Tangerine, Beatles Music Experience.

September 30, 2010
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Host: Trade Development Alliance of Greater Seattle, Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington
Location: Seattle Chamber of Commerce, 1301 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2500, Seattle, WA
Phone: 206.256.6115
Web Site: http://www.efacw.org/events/

Come learn from export professionals about identifying market readiness, market selection, choosing an overseas partner and marketing your product.

Thursday September 30, 2010 – Go Global: Marketing your product

Tuesday October 5, 2010 – Get Paid: Export finance

Tuesday October 12, 2010 – Get Going: Export logistics and documentation

October 1, 2010
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Host: The Center for APA Women
Location: Seattle University, School of Law, Sullivan Building, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle WA, 98122
Email: info@apawomen.org
Web Site: www.apawomen.org

The seminar will feature key APA women from the Pacific Northwest, and will include panels and workshops of highly successful APA women in diverse industries and sectors who will share their experiences.

October 9, 2010
Times: 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Host: Pinoy Reporter
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402
Phone: 206.226.6086
Web Site: http://tagumpayawards.com

Come gather to honor the distinguished achievements of Filipino Americans in our community. Dr. Connie Mariano will be the Guest of Honor and the Keynote Speaker.

October 10, 2010
Times: 9:00 a.m.
Host: Filipino American National Historical Society
Location: 820 18th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206.322.0203
Web Site: tbd

The event is sponsored by FANHS which held the first celebration in 1991.

October 15, 2010
Times: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dance begins at 9:00 p.m. with DJ Spinja
Host: Filipino American Civic Employees of Seattle and the Filipino Community of Seattle Kultura Arts
Location: Filipino Community of Seattle, 5740 Martin Luther King Jr, Seattle, WA 98118
Phone: 206.722.9372
Web Site: www.fcseattle.org

The art gallery includes words and works expressed by prominent poets and writers.

Saturday, October 16, 2010
Times: Doors open at 5:30 pm
Host: Asian Counseling and Referral Services
Location: The Westin Bellevue, 600 Bellevue Way NE
Phone: 206.695.7606
Web Site: www.acrs.org/gala

This event is an evening of exquisite foods and beautiful cultures. All net proceeds will go towards ACRS's vital programs that serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

October 17, 2010
Times: 1:00 p.m.
Host: Emerging Filipino Leaders
Location: UW Ethnic Cultural Theater, 3931 Brooklyn Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98108
Phone: 206.722.9372
Web Site: www.fcseattle.org

This forum features films "At Home" by Derek Edamura and "Frayed" by Norb Caoili.

October 18, 2010
Times: 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception at 4:00 p.m. at FCC 5740 MLK Jr, Seattle WA 98188
Host: Emerging Filipino Leaders
Location: King County Council Chambers, 516 3rd Ave, #1200, Seattle 98104
Phone: 206.722.9372
Web Site: www.fcseattle.org

Come observe this historical event of the signing of the resolution of celebrating Filipino History Month.

October 18, 2010
Times: 5:30 p.m. Reception/ 6:30 p.m. Dinner program
Host: Asian Bar Association of Washington
Location: Grand Hyatt Seattle Hotel, 721 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Web Site: http://abaw.org/

The Asian Bar Association of Washington is the voice for the Asian Pacific American legal profession in the State of Washington, promoting justice, equity and opportunity for Asian Pacific Americans. Join ABAW for their 21st annual banquet.

October 21, 2010
Times: 7:00 p.m.
Host: Filipino Community of Seattle and Seattle University Filipino Club
Location: Seattle University, Wycoff Auditorium, 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Phone: 206.722.9372
Web Site: www.fcseattle.org

This event features short story writer Geronimo Tagatac, novelist Peter Bacho, and poets Michelle Penaloza and Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor.

October 30, 2010
Times: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Host: Washington State Association for Multicultural Education
Location: North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way North, Seattle, Washington 98103
Phone: 206.232.7576
Web Site: http://www.wsame.org/

Representing the new generation of multicultural, diversity, social justice activists, keynote speaker, Latoya Peterson, editor of the blog Racialicious, where the intersection of race and pop culture meet, flies in from the "other Washington" to discuss social media and how it is transforming our home, schools and society.

November 1, 2010
Times: 5:00 p.m.
Host: Chinese Chamber of Commerce
Location: 310 Maynard Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.624.1802
Web Site: www.interimicda.org

The forum will be facilitated by May Wan and the topics will be on: the Street Car, the Clean Alley Project, and the community forum's executive committee history and structure.

November 3, 2010
Times: 5:30 - 8:30
Host: National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP)
Location: 1120 John Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 206.235.6935
Web Site: www.seattle.naaap.org

This networking event is facilitated by Sharon Chan of the Seattle Times and AAJA, and Own Lei of King 5 and AAJA.

November 9-10, 2010
Times: 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Host: Northwest Environmental Council and WA State Department of Commerce
Location: Conference Center at Convention Place, 800 Convention Place, Seattle, WA 98101-2350
Phone: 206.256.6100
Web Site: www.futureenergyconference.com

This unique conference offers a forum to connect those developing strategies for energy security and economic development with the business making it happen. Keynote Addresses by: Washington Governor Chris Gregoire; Ron Sims, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development; Kimberly Harris, President, Puget Sound Energy; and J. Michael Davis, Associate Laboratory Director, Pacific Northwest Laboratory.

November 20, 2010
Times: 4:30 p.m.
Host: Wing Luke Museum
Location: 719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.623.5124
Web Site: www.wingluke.org

Hear local representatives discuss how they are working first-hand with the growing refugee community by guiding, preparing, engaging and educating them about life in America.

November 20, 2010
Times: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Host: Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs
Location: Vedic Cultural Center, 1420 228th Avenue, Southeast, Sammamish, WA 98075
Phone: 360.725.5667
Web Site: www.capaa.wa.gov

Come learn about issues affecting the Asian Pacific and Pacific Islander community. Public comment will begin at 2:00.

December 3, 2010
Times: 6:00 p.m.
Host: Northwest Asian Weekly
Location: House of Hong Restaurant, 409 8th Avenue, South, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.223.0623
Web Site: http://www.nwasianweekly.com/

Come celebrate the honorees selected as the top contributors to the Asian community.

On display through December 12, 2010
Times: Tuesday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Third Saturday of the month 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Monday closed
Host: The Wing Luke Asian Museum
Location: 719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.623.5124
Web Site: www.wingluke.org

See life through the eyes of a refugee through personal stories, moving photographs and multimedia. Sponsored by the Hugh and Jane Ferguson Foundation, Humanities Washington and the Washington State Arts Commission