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Dear CDBF Community-
It's Thanksgiving week, and I want to express my thanks to everyone who has helped to make the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival such a great success over its 12 (!) years.
First, we couldn't pull off this annual celebration for over 100,000 people without our incredible and dedicated Operations Committee, most of whom are volunteers, managing areas from the Races to the Volunteers. These folks work 10 months out of the year planning an even better festival year after year. I also want to thank our Board of Directors for their guidance and support throughout the year.
And, the festival would not be possible without our amazing performers, vendors, sponsors, volunteers and of course, our festival guests...thank you! This is truly, truly a collaborative effort.
And, here's where I ask you to continue your collaboration.
We need your help in order to keep this festival free to attend and maintain the quality that you've grown accustomed to.
Tuesday, December 4th, is Colorado Gives Day and we would be extra-thankful if you would show your support for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. It's a safe and secure way to donate whatever you're able (no donation is considered too small), and we'll receive 100% of the funds, thanks to GivingFirst.org. If the timing isn't right for you, you can donate year-round through GivingFirst.org... thank you for your consideration!
While we prepare for Thanksgiving and the holiday season to come, we'd also like to look back and wish our many friends in the Indian community Happy Diwali! The Festival of Lights was held earlier in November.
A quick shoutout to the Colorado Flying Dragons who took their talent to Las Vegas for the Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival and brought home the Gold Medal! Congrats -- we're so proud!
By the way, the 13th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival will be held July 27 and 28, 2013 -- that means it's just 247 days away!
Wishing you a safe and joyous holiday,
Erin Yoshimura
Executive Director
www.cdbf.org
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| Support us on Colorado Gives Day! |
 Show CDBF your support on December 4, from 12 am to midnight, for the third annual Colorado Gives Day. The 24-hour event is presented by Giving First, part of the Community First Foundation.
Thanks to the foundation and its many corporate supporters, all money donated to non-profits like the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival through Giving First goes to the non-profit. That's 100% of all donations, with no administrative or credit cards fees taken out. And on Colorado Gives Day, the First bank Incentive Fund will increase the value of every dollar donated for the 24-hour period!
The payment process is easy, quick, secure and you don't need to join anything or create any kind of account. You can even go online now and pre-schedule your donation to process on Dec. 4. Colorado Gives Day makes it a snap for you to show your support for the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival!
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| Congrats to the Colorado Flying Dragons race team! | |
 The Colorado Flying Dragons, one of the teams that competes at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, traveled to Las Vegas for the second time to paddle in the Rose Regatta Dragon Boat Festival.
The team righteously represented Colorado, coming in first place in all three of its races and bringing home the Gold Medal and trophy!
Click here to read a report from Coby Crowley of the Colorado Flying Dragons!
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| Diwali greetings to the Indian community |
 Happy belated Diwali greetings to our friends in the Indian community! Diwali 2012, the five-day Festival of Lights, began on Nov. 13.
Wikipedia notes, "Diwali (also spelled Devali in certain regions) or Deepavali, popularly known as the "festival of lights," is primarily a five day Hindu festival[1] which starts on Dhanteras, celebrated on thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) of the Hindu calendar month Ashwin." The holiday is also celebrated by other Indian religions including Jains and Arya Samajists."
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| Upcoming Asian Community Events | |
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 APDC 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
NOVEMBER
Colorado & Japan: Powerful History/Exciting FutureWhen: Thursday, Nov. 29, 7 pm Where: Four Seasons Hotel Denver, 1111 14th Street Cost: JASC members $135/person, non-members $175 The Japan America Society of Colorado invites you to join us for our annual Fall Banquet, this year with the theme of Japan-Colorado relations, from the 1800s to the opening up of Asia through the non-stop United Airlines 787 flights between Denver and Tokyo that will commence next March. There will also be a tribute to Colo. governor Ralph Carr, who opposed the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Guest speakers include Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and United Airlines VP James Mueller. RSVP before Nov. 19; info@jascolorado.org for more information, or register online at www.jascolorado.org.
DECEMBER
Asian Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
When: Fri. December 7, 5:15pm Registration & Cocktails, 6:00pm Dinner
Where: Palace Restaurant, 6265 East Evans Ave, Denver CO 80222
Cost: $60 Members, Guests; $1,000 Corporate Table (10 seats)
The Asian Chamber of Commerce works within the state of Colorado to promote awareness of the Asian business community, and to assist in its economic development. New and current members are invited for their Annual Awards dinner, featuring cocktails, a silent auction, dinner, entertainment, and an awards presentation. RSVP by Friday, November 30th with Clancy Wells at 303.595.9737 or email
asiancc@rmi.net. http://www.asianchambercommerce.org/
Traditional Japanese New Year's Day Foods
When: Sat. Dec. 8, 11:30am-1pm
Where: JARCC at Sakura Square, 2nd Level, 19th & Lawrence
Cost: $5 suggested donation
Wonder why we eat ozoni on New Year's Day? What is the dish that looks like a little bow? Come learn about traditional Japanese New Year's Day foods. You can even make a clay okasane to display on New Year's Day! Join the Japanese American Resource Center of Colorado for this presentation. Please RSVP to Carolyn Takeshita at ctak2@comcast.net or 303-455-4987.
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| About the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival |  Your Weekend Passport to Asia and the Pacific- Dragon Boat Races. Cultural Education. Performing Arts. Food. Marketplace.
About CDBF
Founded in 2001 to celebrate Colorado's diverse Asian Pacific American (APA) communities, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF), a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, has become the region's fastest growing, family-friendly summer festival. CDBF offers festival-goers the opportunity to explore APA culture through performances, educational programs, arts and crafts, shopping, dining and the exciting athletic competition of dragon boat racing.
Contact Information: 3000Youngfield St., Suite 350 Wheat Ridge, CO 80215 T: 303-953-7277 F: 303-953-7278 Toll-free: 877.716.BOAT (2628)
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2012 SPONSORS COMMUNTY PARTNER:
Colorado Creative Industries ASSOCIATE SPONSORS: MillerCoors Toyota Denver Zoo
ASSOCIATE MEDIA SPONSORS:
The Denver Post
SUPPORTING SPONSORS:Pepsi
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS:
EXHIBITING/PATRON: American Family Insurance
BGV Marketing
CH2M Hill
Coast2Coast / Direct TV Isle Casino Hotel Blackhawk
Kaiser Permanente Yakult Yelp |
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