JARCC Open House & Free Screening of "Zatoichi"
When: Sat. Dec. 10, 10 am & noon screenings
Where: Japanese American Resource Center of Colorado, 1255 Lawrence (second level of Sakura Square)
Cost: Toastmasters membership
"Episode One: The Tale of Zatoichi" is a classic "chambara," or samurai movie, that introduces the adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also who's a master swordsman. Come watch the video and see JARCC, the community's historical archive. Seating is limited, RSVP to Dean Tsutsui at gaco1001@qwestoffice.net or call 303-650-0708      .

2011 NAAAP Colorado Winter Gala
When: Tues. Dec 13, 6-9pm
Where: Coors Field, RocHenge Conference Center; Entrance is from Gate C located at 21st and Blake.
Cost: NAAAP Members $15; non-members $20. 100% of ticket proceeds will be donated to Colorado Dragon Boat Festival's Emerging Leaders Program & Colorado Chinese Youth Foundation and NAAAP Colorado will match up to $1,000
Join NAAAP Colorado in celebrating the holiday season and to recognize NAAAP Colorado's five-year anniversary, to thank our sponsors, and to raise money for the community: 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Colorado Dragon Boat Festival's Emerging Leaders Program and the CACC's Colorado Chinese Youth Foundation, with NAAAP matching the donation up to $1000. We'll also have awesome raffle items: Colorado Avalanche Tickets, Flat screen TV, Wii gift set (includes extra games and controller) etc. Includes: Buffet dinner, desserts, drink tickets for beer and non-alcoholic beverages (wine and other beverages available at cash bar). Free parking will also be provided for designated drivers at Coors Field Main Parking Lot A (access from Park Avenue and Wazee Streets). The dress code is business formal. Only 75 tickets are available, so make sure to reserve your ticket now by going to www.naaapcolorado.org.

Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership Holiday Party w/ Aurora Chamber
When: Thursday. Dec. 15, 5-7 pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel DIA, 15500 E. 40th Ave.
Cost: Free
We'd love to have you join us for this holiday meet-and-greet - a chance to network, mix and mingle. It will include hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar. The only 'fee' is a donation of a winter clothing item (hats, scarves, gloves, etc.) to the Burmese refugees and a toy for "Toys For Tots". The Aurora Chamber is sponsoring this event and has invited the Partnership and Friends to their annual Holiday Party. Let's join together in the spirit of giving and friendship for this special event. We'd love to see you! Call Frankie Anderson to RSVP: (303) 326-8695, www.auroraasian.org 

NAAAP Colorado LEAD Toastmasters
When: Sun. Dec. 18 (third Sunday of every month), 3-4 pm
Where: Second Floor Meeting Room (Japanese Association of Colorado), Sakura Square, 1905 Lawrence
Cost: Free
Join NAAAP Colorado for our new monthly Toastmasters meetings where Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders can develop our voices and perfect our skills to become better leaders within our communities. http://www.naaapcolorado.org/Events/UpcomingEvents.aspx 

PASCO New Year's Eve Gala
When: Sat. Dec. 31, 6:30 pm- 1am
Where: Marriott Denver South, 10345 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 80124
Cost: $50 adults, $55 after 12/24, $20 kids under 12. $20 admission after dinner
Ring in 2012 with the Philippine American Society of Colorado, with a dinner and dance, champagne toast (apple cider for kids), raffle, party favors, special hotel rates (mention PASCO when you make reservations), semi-formal attire (no jeans, please). To purchase tickets call Nancy at 303-699-4534, or Lanie, 303-690-1760 .

Lao Buddhist Temple of Colorado New Year's Eve Fundraiser
When: Sat. Dec. 31, 6 pm- 1am
Where: 550 E. Thornton Parkway, Thornton CO 80229
Cost: $15 per person
Help the Laotian community raise funds to rebuild their Buddhist temple, which burned down on Dec. 5. The New Year's Eve party, which was planned before the fire, will feature a 42-person dance troupe (including dancers as young as 3 years old), food, beverages and raffle drawings.For more information call Maly at 303-231-4417.