CDBF News: Asian Game Night, AAPI Emerging Leaders Program

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 .

OCTOBER

Picturing Hong Kong through the Lens of Nancy Sheung (1914-1979)
When: Sat. Oct. 1 -Fri. Nov. 4 (Opening Reception Sat. Oct. 1, 5:30-7pm; Oct 11 4 pm Tea Ceremony sponsored by Seven Cups of Tea)
Where: Curtis Arts & Humanities Center, 2349 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village
Cost: Free
This exhibit is sponsored by the Asian Art Coordinating Council. 303-708-6110 for more information.

CDBF Asian Game Night
When: Fri. Oct. 14, 5:30-9 pm
Where: Kings Land Seafood Restaurant, 2200 West Alameda Ave, Denver
Cost: $50
Please join us for a fun and unique celebration of Asian Pacific American culture
with games (Mahjong, Go, Hanafuda, to name a few) entertainment, fortune-telling
and a delicious multi-course meal. Purchase tickets by October 7th as space is limited. More information and reservations at http://www.cdbf.org/support/cdbf-asian-game-night-oct-14/.

Joy of Living Club Dinner at Saigon Landing
When: Fri. Oct. 14, 6:30 pm
Where: Saigon Landing Vietnamese Cuisine - 6585 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. Greenwood Village
Cost: $20 for JOL members, $25 non-members
You're invited to the Joy of Living Dinner, where every few months, Asian Avenue magazine takes our readers to try a new cuisine. In October, we will be going to Saigon Landing for Vietnamese food! It is a fun evening with good conversation, meeting new people around metro Denver, and trying new foods! You do not need to be a JOL member to attend. Email info@asianavenuemagazine.com to find out how to become a member. On the menu: Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Grilled Pork, Chicken Lemongrass, Beef Curry Stew, Shrimp and Garlic Eggplant, Vegetable Medley in Bean Sauce. Please RSVP at 303.937.6888 or marketing@asianavenuemagazine.com by Monday, October 10th.
http://www.asianavenuemagazine.com/index.php/events/details/24-jol-saigonlanding

JASC Harvest Moon Festival
When: Sat. Oct. 15, 1-8 pm
Where: Eron Johnson Antiques Warehouse, 389 S. Lipan Street, Denver
Cost: FREE
Join the Japan America Society of Colorado for our inaugural JASC Harvest Moon Festival. Enjoy a display of fie Japanese arts and antiques, as well as talks from a number of experts, crafts, Cosplay, manga, and a taiko concert! http://jascolorado.org for more information.

Country Western Line Dancing
When: Sun. Oct. 16, Noon-2:30 pm
Where: Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple, 1947 Lawrence Street, Denver (Sakura Square)
Cost: : $5 if you RSVP before October 14 ($7 for all others)
Join J-Spot and the Young Buddhists Association for great music, step-by-step lessons, delicious food, and fun! All ages are welcome. Proceeds from this event will be used to support the Young Buddhist Association's Sunshine Trip. An instructor will provide step-by-step lessons to a variety of line dances that go to traditional and modern country western music as well as Japanese pop music. Please RSVP to Suzy Shimasaki at suzy.shimasaki@gmail.com or 858.361.6691

Asian Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
When: Wed. Oct. 19, 6-7:30 pm
Where: Japon, 1028 S. Gaylord, Denver
Cost: $10
Join the Asian Chamber for this networking event where you can meet ACC members. The event will be held at Japon in the Old South Gaylord area of Washington Park. This will be a great opportunity and experience to meet other business owners and professionals. Light appetizers will be served and there will be a cash bar and you are welcome to stay for dinner on your own. There is a $10.00 cover charge for this event. Please RSVP to the ACC office by October 18th @ 303-595-9737 orasiancc@rmi.net

Character Design for Manga and Comics
When: Sat. Oct. 22, 2-4 pm
Where: World Trade Center, 1625 Broadway, suite 820, Denver
Cost: $5 JASC members, $10 non-members (student membership is free)
Join the Japan America Society of Colorado for a hands-on lesson in how to draw fr manga or anime, with instructors Stan Yan and Michael O'Keeffe. http://www.jascolorado.org/events.php for more information or to register for the workshop.

Filipiniana Dinner & Dance for Philippines Heritage Month
When: Sat. Oct. 22, 6 pm
Where: Red Lion Hotel, 4040 Quebec St., Denver
Cost: $30
Presented by National Federation of Filipino American Associations to celebrate Philippines Heritage Month, featuring Community Awards for the FilAm Youth of Region V, with featured guest Chris Jose, Fox 31-KWGN reporter. Contact Donna LaVigne, 303-885-9495 or Lanie Williams, 303-720-1206.

Moon Festival Celebration
When: Sun. Oct. 23, First busload goes at noon and returns 6 pm; second bus goes from 6 pm and returns midnight
Where: Isle Casino Blackhawk, pickup and dropoff at Truong An, 333 S. Federal Blvd in Far East Center - busses will be behind Truong An on Grove St.
Cost: $10 includes free buffet
Join Truong An and Isle Casino for a festive afternoon or evening of gaming and dining in Blackhawk! Call now to place your reservation at Truong An: 303-936-5004.

NOVEMBER

AAMC Minority Student Medical Career Awareness Workshops and Recruitment Fair
When: Sat. Nov. 5
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver
Cost: Free
The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Minority Student Medical Career Awareness Workshop and Recruitment Fair will host their annual meeting in Denver, CO. Admissions Officers and Diversity Professionals from medical schools across the country will be here representing their institutions. This is a great opportunity for you and your students to learn about medical student education, the application process and the uniqueness of each school represented. For mor information contact Cerise Hunt, MSW, Community Project Development Coordinator,
Center for Public Health Practice, Colorado School of Public Health, 303.724.5459

Instruction in Bei He Quan (White Crane Kung Fu)
When: Sat.-Sun. Nov. 5-6
Where: Academy of Chinese Martial and Cultural Arts, 1750 38th Street, Boulder
Cost: Contact for information
Liu Shifu from Tainan, Taiwan, heir to the Fujian Feeding Crane branch of White Crane Gong Fu and featured in the Tsunami Productions "Feeding Crane Gong Fu", will be coming to Boulder, Colorado to teach a two day workshop. Learning from and training with the lineage bearer of one of the most effective Kung Fu systems known is a unique opportunity that should not be missed by any serious martial artist. Feeding Crane, considered to be the root of many styles of Karate, is known for its speed and efficiency. The workshop will cover a variety of subjects including Feeding Crane's unique methods of power development, forms and applications. The event is open to all skill levels and all martial arts backgrounds. For additional details, contact H. Solow, Shifu at 303.507.3800 orshifu@shaolinhungmei.org

Asian Community Media Training Workshop
When: Sat. Nov. 12, 9 am-noon

Where: FOX31 Conference Room, 100 East Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80203
Cost: $35 per person
Let the professionals who are members of the Asian American Journalists Association's Denver Chapter teach you the secrets to getting media coverage for your organization or event. There will be a training presentation followed by intimate breakout sessions with people such as Chris Jose of Fox31, Kim Nguyen of TheDenverChannel.com, Joe Nguyen of YourHub and Andy Vuong of The Denver Post. You'll learn how to contact the media what would appeal to journalists, and how to write a press release and more. http://aajadenver.wordpress.com/2011/09/30/media-training/ to register or call Joe Nguyen, 303-378-9832 for more information.