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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
FEBRUARY
Asian Avenue Magazine Lunar New Year Banquet
When: Friday, February 1, 2013, 6 pm
Where: King's Land Chinese Seafood, 2200 West Alameda Ave. #44 Denver, CO 80223
How Much: $25 Student/Senior, $35 Adult
Come celebrate the Year of the Snake with Asian Avenue Magazine! Featuring Mistress of Ceremonies Stephanie Vi Nghiem, Miss Asian American CO; Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center Dragon and Lion Dance; Chinese Palm Reading by Jason Chen; Hmong Traditional Dance; Chinese Folk Dance by Great Wall Chinese Academy; Raffle... free gifts/drawings and more! Come meet new people and learn about the lunar new year traditions while enjoying a delicious 10-course dinner! Invite other friends and guests! Dress in traditional Asian attire or semi-formal. To purchase tickets, visit http://asianavenuemagazine.com/snake or contact 303.937.6888 or asianavemag@gmail.com for sponsorship information!
16th Annual APDC Asian New Year Banquet
When: Saturday, February 2, 5:30 pm
Where: Palace Chinese Restaurant, 6265 E. Evans Ave.
How Much: $50 per person
Join Asian Pacific Development Center to celebrate the Year of the Snake with emcee Chris Jose of KDVR, Mudra Dance Studio's Indian dance, music by DJ Skip Rip and free henna tattoos, plus a silent auction and raffle. Contact jinnykim@apdc.org, 303-365-2959 x102.
Chinese New Year Celebration
When: Saturday, February 9, 1:30-4:00 pm
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm, Denver
How Much: $28-36 includes garage parking
For the 11th year in a row, the Denver Chinese School, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and Chinese American Foundation of Colorado present the largest Chinese New Years Celebration in the Rocky Mountain area featuring professional performers from China and the US, as well as local artists, in this two-hour extravaganza. General Admission: $25; Reserved Seating: $28-$36; VIP Golden Circle: $55 (Free garage parking at Dominion Towers, 1615 Welton Street or 410 Garage, 1692 Tremont Place) Cultural fair prior to the show. Award-winning professional artists from China and the US as well as local artists performing acrobats, magic, opera and Asian folk songs, lion dance, Kung Fu, solo and group folk dances. Limited tickets available by mail or online at www.denverchineseschool.org. More information about tickets at 720-270-7032
Colorado Springs Celebrates 12th Annual Chinese New Year
When: Saturday, February 9, 10 am-4 pm
Where: City Auditorium, 221 East Kiowa, Colorado Springs
How Much:
The Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute invites you to its annual celebration of the new year: Activities for this year will feature the traditional lion dance, kung Fu demonstrations, traditional Chinese dances, Chinese yo-yo demonstrations and Chinese musical performances. "Chinatown" offers an assortment of Asian-themed merchants and a "Taste of China" to whet your appetite from various food vendors. Cultural performances will take place on the Main Stage, while in the "Teahouse" people learn to play mahjong (a Chinese card game), or Go (a Chinese "checkers" game) or learn calligraphy. Admission for the CSCCI New Year Festival are $5 for adults, $4 for Military, students and CSCCI members. Children under 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For more information, please call Mali Hsu of CSCCI at (719) 287-7624 or visit their website atwww.cscci.org.
JAAC 2013 New Year Banquet Year of the Snake
When: Saturday, February 9, 4 pm
Where: The Empress Seafood Restaurant, 2825 W Alameda Ave, Denver
How Much: $25
Please join the Japanese American Association of Colorado in celebrating the Year of the Snake, and also giving special recognition to Kimiko Side, the tireless community volunteer who was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver and Gold Rays, the highest civilian honor given by Japan, last year by the Emperor of Japan. Contact JAAC President Calvin Hada for more information: 303 550-7852.
Truong An Chinese New Year Celebration
When: Sunday, February 10, Noon-5 pm
Where: Truong An, Far East Center, 333 S. Federal Blvd., Denver
How Much: FREE
Truong An Gifts would like to invite you to our Chinese New Year Celebration in the Far East Center on Sunday, Feb 10th. Come and celebrate the year of the water snake. We will be having 3 shows throughout the day performed by professional lion dancing and martial arts groups (Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Academy at noon; Colorado Asian Cultural Heritage Center at 1:30 and 3:30 pm; and National Martial Arts Academy at 4 pm). There will be lighting of the traditional red firecrackers to ward of evil and bad luck for the new year. Come and watch the Dragon and Lion dances performed by the best groups in Colorado. After the Lion dances the professional martial artist will show off their martial arts and stunts and forms. There will also be prize give-aways and raffle drawings. For every purchases in Truong An Gifts, you will be entered into a drawing for prizes and many more. Save your calendars and we hope to see you all on Chinese New year! Call 303-936-5004 for more information.
OCA/JACL Lunar New Year Banquet
When: Saturday, February 16, 6 pm
Where: Palace Chinese Restaurant, 6265 E. Evans Ave., Denver
How Much: $40/ JACL or OCA member, $45 non-member
Come join us for our annual OCA/JACL Lunar New Year banquet! We will have delicious 10 course meal, exciting lion dance, live entertainment, and raffles! RSVP to Richard Hamai, 303-839-9637 orrhamai@yahoo.com, or mail checks payable to "Mile High JACL" to Mile High JACL, c/o Richard Hamai, 333 E. 16th Ave. #613, Denver CO 80203 by Feb. 9.
Day of Remembrance
When: Sunday, February 17, 1 pm
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver
How Much: FREE but tickets required
Mark the annual Day of Remembrance, commemorating Feb. 17, 1942 when President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, leading to the incarceration of over 110,000 people of Japanese descent during WWII. The Mile High chapter of JACL organizes this annual event, held this year at the History Colorado Center. There will be a presentation about Camp Amache in SE Colorado, and a panel featuring survivors of the Japanese American concentration camps. Admission to the event are free (including admission to the museum) but tickets are required. Reserve tickets from Mark Shimoda at Dr.Shimoda@comcast.net.
