The Asian & Pacific Islander Women’s Summit warmly invites you to our International Women’s Day Event: Celebrating Our Connections on March 14, 2015 3:30-7:30pm at the Berkeley Adult School. 

Join in the celebration of inspirational women in our lives!         

Cultural Exchange, Potluck, Dancing, Games, Photo booth. 

Meet women from other communities, learn about local community women’s businesses, and help us create our Inspirational Women Wall. 

 Your Hosts,

Community Health for Asian Americans, Asian Community Mental Health Services, and Center for Empowering Immigrants & Refugees

 For more information, please see our flyer attached or contact Amy G. Lam at amy.lam@chaaweb.org 

 Berkeley Adult School 1701 San Pablo Ave, Parking Lot Entrance Francisco Street. We look forward to celebrating with you! 

 Devata Giving Circle International Women’s Day Celebration. Advocacy, Empowerment & Leadership! Join us to honor two inspiring women from the Cambodian American Community – Recipients of the 2015 Courage & Leadership Award  ~ Manith Thaing Rice and Catherina Nou. Saturday, February 28, 2015 11am-2pm Parliament​ 811 Washington Street, Oakland, CA. Please RSVP by February 23rd to sophathmey@gmail.com.  Website: www.devatacircle.org

Enrollment date planned by the API Work Group in Richmond, CA on 02/07/15 at Pacific East Mall, from 11am-2pm. Photo from the January 31st event. 

Pacific East Mall

3288 Pierce Street, Richmond

There are two enrollment events planned by the API Work Group in Richmond, CA, coming up for 01/31/15 and 02/07/15 at Pacific East Mall, both from 11am-2pm. Interested individuals and families from Alameda County and Contra Costa County are welcome, and the event will provide education and enrollment resources for both Covered CA and MediCal. 

Open enrollment for Covered CA ends 02/15/15! Please help spread the word to anyone still looking for health insurance!

 http://www.tibetanwomen.org/publications/dolma/2009/2009_english.pdf

 "Ger" Youth Center presents "Mongolian Pride" a fun filled social gathering to celebrate Mongolia and Ger Center’s achievements in 2014. 

Program: Saturday, January 24th 6:00-9:30pm

Where: Oakland Asian Cultural Center – 388 9th Street, Oakland

6:00pm – Reception & Art Show 

6:45pm – Welcome from the Host, Greetings from Mongolian Consulate

7:00pm – Presentation about Mongolian Art & Culture by Dr. Ts Uranchimeg

7:20pm – Authentic Mongolian Dinner – Buuz

8:00pm – Intro to "Ger" Youth Center 

8:20pm – Live auction and performances, raffle.

Tickets: $50 

Adults Only. Mongolian traditional or business attire. For more information please visit www.gercenter.org or call 510-225-8575.

Oyate Tupu’anga Support Group Reclaiming Our Voices Native American Two Spirit & Pacific Islander Mahu, Takataapui invite you to join us in a discussion and sharing stories about #blacklivesmatter, #ferguson, #mikebrown, #ericgarner, Obama’s immigration policy and what this means to us as Indigenous, First Nations people, Pacific Islander and Queer people. 

 Devata Giving Circle,  a group of committed Cambodian (Khmer) American women, joined together to help raise funds for organizations working to advance the leadership and human rights of Cambodian women and girls, is hosting a holiday fundraiser. Join me for a fun night of networking, holiday spirits, and a special presentation from, Catherine Powell of Asian Community Mental Health, who will discuss healing and wellness to keep you happy, healthy, and in good spirits during the holidays and beyond. 

WHEN: Monday, December 15th from 6-8pm
WHERE: Parliament
            811 Washington St.
            Oakland, CA 94607

Please visit evenbrite to rsvp:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/our-journey-to-healing-tickets-14690954039

Please visit our website to learn more about Devata Giving Circle: http://www.devatacircle.org/

Please bring a friend and join us in this holiday festivity! I hope to see you there!

Best,

Pysay 

Two outstanding books released by local authors.

"Boombin and Lama" by Boona Cheema and illustrated by Damon Guthrie. "A feast for all senses with breathtaking visuals that are beautifully harmonious with a story about a small bear’s curiosity and a wise lama’s knowledge."

"50 Women" by Jessica Buchleitner. 50 Women is book one of an anthology series of personal stories of strength and perseverance told by 50 different women from 30 countries. You will be able to meet Nwe Oo and Boona Cheema and others from "50 Women" Book One.

Signings, Readings & Sales.

Sunday, December 7th, 2014

4:00pm-7:00pm

1208 Peralta Street, Berkeley, CA (cross street Gilman St.)

Light refreshments served.

RSVP to: boonache@aol.com