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Do you have an upcoming event that you want to share with the local APA community? CDBF has the most complete and updated listings of local Asian and Asian American events on our Community Calendar. If you don't see an event here in the newsletter, be sure to check our Calendar online -- it's updated as we receive announcements. Submit your Asian community event information with a brief description to calendar@cdbf.org .

ONGOING:

APDC needs food donations for refugee communities
The Asian Pacific Development Center is collecting food items donations for refugee clients (especially at their behavioral health clinic) who have been struggling to get by. These clients include people from the Bhutanese and Burmese communities. They have been running out of food for their families and are in HUGE need of food donations. Any items such as rice, oil, ramen noodles, soy sauce, canned fish, canned fruit or vegetables will be extremely helpful for the families. Donations can be dropped off at either APDC office, or, for questions or inquiries, please call either office:
York office - 1825 York St. Denver, CO | 303.393.0304
Elmira Office - 1544 Elmira St. Aurora, CO 80010 | 303.365.2959 x 102

JUNE EVENTS:

Find Your Fit: What Career Suits YOU?
When: Sat. June 4, 9:30 am-3 pm
Where: Hilton Garden Inn Denver Cherry Creek, 600 S. Colorado Blvd.
Cost: Free for members & students, $20 non-members
An excellent opportunity for graduates and new professionals to discover their place among different career sectors. Learn the differences between careers in government, corporate, non-profit and entrepreneurial sectors. Speakers include Joanne Tabellija-Murphy, Director of Multicultural Relations programs for the Asian, Women's, Native American, and U.S. Volunteer Programs and communities at MillerCoors; Eun Moredock, Chief Informations Officer of Western Area Power Administration; and Kit Williams, owner of Catalyst Resources, LLC. What exactly does the glass ceiling look like for Asian Americans? How can new professionals avoid it and take their careers to the next level? Learn this and more with Krystal Than, Market HR Manager with Wal-Mart. Both sessions will include time for Q&A, so engage yourself and become inspired to achieve your full potential in your career! Find full speaker bios and agenda and register at the NAAAP Colorado Event Calendar (June 1 deadline).

Colorado Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce Event Honoring Chiang Ching Kuo
When: Sun. June 5, 4-6 pm (Photo exhibition runs 12-5 pm through June 10)
Where: Hampton Hall, 1000 Englewood Parkway, Englewood (Main Building second level)
Cost: Free
This event to commemorate the life of Chiang Ching Kuo (1910-1988), the former president of the Republic of China (Taiwan) features a ribbon cutting ceremony for a photo exhibit with the Englewood Mayor and City Council at 4 pm, followed by a film screening of a documentary, "Journey of Mr. Chiang Ching Kuo." The photo exhibit about Chiang will be on display through June 10. Contact the Colorado Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce president Wendy Chao, 303-722-8268.

FACC Annual Philippine Festival
When: Sat. June 11, 11 am-7 pm
Where: Filipino American Community of Colorado, 1900 Harlan St., Edgewater
Cost: Free
Featuring continuous live entertainment, arts and crafts, and great Filipino food all day! The Filipino-American Community of Colorado (FACC) is a non-profit organization that prides itself on sharing the Filipino culture, mostly through dance, throughout Colorado. It's one of the oldest Asian-American communities in Colorado, established in 1954.http://www.facebook.com/pages/FACC/118005253683

Colorado Okinawa Kenjinkai 37th Anniversary Celebration
When: Sat. June 11, 12:30-3:30 pm
Where: Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairground Drive, Castle Rock
Cost: Free admission, Bento Box Lunch $15
Featuring Okinawan dances, little dramas, karate, music, and lots of fun! The Okinawa Kenjinkai is a community group of people from Okinawa who preserve and promote the indigenous cultures of the island.

World Refugee Day - A Day of Exploration and Celebration
When: Sat. June 11, Exploration Conference 9:30 am-5 pm; Celebration 5-7 pm
Where: Temple Events Center, 1595 Pearl St., Denver
Cost: Free
Purpose: to build community understanding by offering a free workshop focused on our refugee community and resettlement. This is a great opportunity to increase the collective good will and advance the good work of the resettlement programs. Please extend a personal invitation and encourage people you know to attend. After a day of learning, celebrate World Refugee Day, and enjoy the amazing culture and food our refugee community brings to us all. (Colorado Refugee Services Program, Colorado Department of Human Services). Register with Tracy Small, 303-399-4500×332, tracy@acc-den.org

Japanese American Community Graduation Program
When: Sat. June 11, 6:30 pm
Where: Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada
Cost: $45
Dinner, awards program and dance to celebrate the academic achievements of area Japanese American students. 303-433-8957 for reservations, alohagirlfriend@gmail.com. Deadline for reservation is May 31.

Comedian Henry Cho
When: Thurs. June 23-Sat. June 25 (various showtimes)
Where: Comedy Works South at the Landmark, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village
Cost: $17 and $25 depending on show
Clean, clean, clean ... this show is rated clean. Do you like clean comedy? This is the show for you! Henry Cho is very clean! Henry has his own one hour comedy special entitled: What's That Clickin' Noise? on Comedy Central. He was on the big screen starring opposite Hilary Duff in Material Girls and headlined at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen. www.comedyworks.com

40th Annual Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival)
When: Sat.-Sun. June 25-26, 11 am-4 pm / Obon Community Street Dance 7 pm
Where: Sakura Square, 19th & Lawrence
Cost: Free
Featuring continuous live entertainment, arts and crafts, taiko drums bonsai, ikebana, and other exhibits and demonstrations, plus gift vendors. Also a feast of Japanese foods and much much more! Visit www.tstbt.org/cherryblossom.html for more information, hotline 303-380-8972.

4th Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Event
When: Sun., June 26, 7-10 pm
Where: Colorado Heights University Theater, 3001 S. Federal Blvd.
Cost: Free
Asian Avenue magazine is proud to present the 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program. Our objective gives Asian American women in Colorado a sense of purpose and contribution to the growing community. We challenge conventional notions of beauty, culture, and intelligence, by emphasizing not merely on appearance but also beauty that radiates within. Beauty and intelligence make these Asian American women, future leaders for Colorado's Asian community. For more information and to apply as a contestant, visit http://www.missaaco.com