Cutting Down a Tree in the National Forest Now until December 23, 2011 | Mt. Baker National Forest, Olympic National Forest Want to get your Christmas tree the old-fashioned way? Who needs a Christmas tree farm when you can venture into a national forest and cut a tree in the wilderness? Check the rules and [...]
Tu Vo is a student at the Seattle Goodwill’s Job Training Center. She and her family moved to Seattle from a small town in Vietnam just nine months ago, where employment was tough to find. Vo heard about the Goodwill program through a friend. “[My friend] had studied here before, and said it was [...]
Kollaboration-Seattle, held on October 15, 2011 can be described as a three-hour talent competition for Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. But for the dedicated supporters behind the scenes, that description is only a nutshell that holds the core of an arts movement. The breadth of talents discovered is living proof of the empowerment created [...]
Come and enjoy food and company with others while watching a Martin Yan cooking show! We’ll also be raffling a $25 gift certificate to Tamarind Tree Restaurant located in the Int’l District. Bring a friend and double your chances of winning! (Note: This is not a live demonstration, but it will be a fun time [...]
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is hosting the Rock the Bulb: The Re-Energize Tour where over 200,000 FREE light bulbs will be given out to ethnic communities throughout the Puget Sound region. We want to make sure that our readers were aware of this opportunity and invite you to PSE’s Ethnic Engagement event happening this Friday [...]
The hip-hop group Blue Scholars have finally revealed more details about their next album, “Cinemetropolis”, and announced a return to the independent approach that “made them who they are.” For their third full-length release, MC Geologic and DJ/Producer Sabzi are forgoing traditional music industry channels and taking their creative vision directly to the people who [...]
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District and Little Saigon is featuring a series of shopping events through December 18, 2010 for the second annual Holiday Shop-O-Rama. Host and organizer, the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience’s gift shop, the Marketplace, will have special sales and demonstrations, appearances by local artists Aki Sogabe (December 2) and Barry [...]
In the spirit of the holiday season, rather than focus on what you can buy or consume, we’re putting the spotlight on those who give and serve. More times than not, the pillars of great movements and causes are the volunteers working doggedly behind the scenes. Their commitment to help others have advanced society and improved the minds and lives of countless people — including that of the volunteers themselves. We tip our hats to them and recognize our unsung heroes, and hope it will inspire many more.
Goodwill’s Glitter Gala on Nov. 4 at the Seattle Sheraton was a glitzy affair with a fashion show and jewels up for auction. But, the sparkly event had a tone of mission and purpose. The fashion show showcased designs created by clothing from the Goodwill stores and the fundraising efforts will help continue and develop [...]
On Nov. 6, NAAAP-Seattle celebrated 31 years of scholarship and leadership at its annual Leadership and Awards MasquerAsian Ball and Gala. Approximately 180 attendees enjoyed networking opportunities, auction items and entertainment at the Golf Club at Newcastle. This year’s scholarship winners included Stacy Huynh, Erin Kim and Tian Kisch. The NAAAP national scholarship awarded Seattle’s [...]
Nov 3, 2010 Video by Pei Ju Chou & Ryan Catabay The Kollaboration movement has officially hit Seattle and leaving an everlasting imprint in the hearts of the youths. This epic night took place on October 23, 2010 at the Auburn Performance Arts Center, WA, where Asian Pacific Islander youths gathered to cheer on their [...]
On December 1, Comcast will launch Cinema Asian America, a ground-breaking new video-on demand offering, which will feature Asian American films and videos. For the first time, millions of viewers across the nation will be able to watch a monthly-curated series of Asian American and Asian films, which will collect together award-winning films fresh from [...]
On Saturday, Oct. 30, Nikkei Concerns celebrated a milestone — their 35th anniversary, serving the needs of Japanese and Asian American seniors. Nikkei Concerns offers four programs and services to elderly and their families, including: Seattle Keiro, a nursing facility; Nikkei Manor, an assisted-living facility; Kokoro Kai, a senior activity program; and Nikkei Horizons, which [...]
“A Tribute to Alan Sugiyama” was an event to honor Alan Sugiyama’s contributions to the Asian Pacific American community and that of Seattle. The former executive director of the Center for Career Alternatives (CCA) enjoyed a festive evening with local politicians Mayor Mike McGinn, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Rep. Bob Hasegawa, Rep. Sharon Tomiko-Santos, [...]
The Seattle Chapter of Ascend, a pan-Asian American professional leadership organization, will host the Diversity Career Expo and Appreciation Gala on September 2, 2010. Both events will be held in downtown Bellevue, Wash. at the Westin Hotel. Over 20 diversity employers are expected to exhibit and will be hiring for positions ranging from entry to [...]
(SPOILER ALERT! Stop here if you haven’t already read this book.) On a soggy Wednesday evening, several avid readers gather at the International Examiner’s offices. As eggrolls, chips and popcorn are spread across a table, someone rips open a giant bag of wasabi-flavored peanuts. The 3rd Edition of the InspirAsian Book Club is on! Organized [...]
The Community Voice Awards, hosted by the International Examiner on Wed., May 19, was attended by approximately 400 people. Guests gathered for an evening of entertainment, inspired and empowering speeches and to honor the heroes of our community. The awardees were Sharon Maeda for the Lifetime Achievement Award; the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation [...]
Three individuals from the local APA community will be honored on Saturday, May 22 at the Verizon Wireless APA Heritage Bash Community Roast Awards. The 2nd annual Verizon Wireless APA Heritage Bash puts a spin on community awards with some laughs and recognition for our up-and-coming APA community leaders: Ryan Catabay, My Tam Nguyen and Joyce Pisnanont. Free Spirit [...]
SEE PICTURES HERE Every year, OneAmerica holds an Annual Dinner and Awards Ceremony to celebrate the breadth and depth of the movement for immigrant, civil and human rights. Between 600 and 700 members, donors and supporters join them as they honor the courage of key individuals and organizations, celebrate our victories and prepare for the [...]
Robert “Bob” Mizukami, Nisei Vet and 442nd member, and former Mayor of Fife, WA. & past president of The Puyallup Valley JACL & board member of NIKKEI CONCERNS & Fife Lion Club. He will be buried in a private ceremony @ Mount Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent. A public memorial service is scheduled for 11 AM [...]
Experience the Law of Contribution in your life with everyone, everywhere all the time and your life will become easy, effortless and enjoyable. What makes this so compelling and amazing is just how simple it is to do. You’ve probably attended or heard about past CNP’s (Contribution Networking Party). Now come see and experience what [...]
Sharon Maeda is the epitome of a community activist — passionate, outspoken, politically savvy, and tenacious. Her life has been a series of change of address cards — born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; growing up in Portland; high school and college in Seattle; with employment stops in Berkeley, Washington D.C., and New York, but always returning [...]
Vu Le is either the funniest or humblest community activist ever. When told that a story about him was being written, the Executive Director of the Vietnamese Friendship Association (VFA) quipped, “If this is going to be about my accomplishments, then it’s going to be a short article.” On May 19, Le will receive the [...]
Cassie Chinn reminds me of the girl I wanted to be in high school — the one who was always working on some philanthropy project and still had time to spend with friends, work, and be the kindest person around. The 39-year-old graduate of Franklin High School studied Art History at UC Berkeley and completed [...]
Carmella Ennis, King County Council. Dale Watanabe, Office of International Affairs at Seattle University. Anna Kim Novakowski, The Max Foundation. They may be working in different fields around Seattle, but they have at least one thing in common: they are all alumni of the Asian Pacific Islander Community Leadership Foundation (ACLF), an 11-year-old non-profit that [...]
SAVE THE DATE! International Examiner’s 19th Annual Community Voice Awards Dinner & Benefit The International Examiner (IE) is proud to present our 19th Annual Community Voice Awards Dinner & Benefit on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at The New Hong Kong Restaurant in Chinatown-International District! Our nation is facing hard economic times, but we are working [...]
National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) – Seattle held a fundraiser for Haiti Relief at O’Asian on February 27th. Andy Yip, NAAAP Senior Advisor, gave a compelling speech on giving back and making an impact on others. All funds raised were donated to Central Emergency Relief Fund-United Nation.
Hong Kong Association of Washington had their 2010 Chinese New Year Gala at Seattle Sheraton on February 20th. In celebration of lunar new year, they showered their 700 attendees with lion dance performance, Luly Yang’s Fashion Show, and incredible entertainments. Proceeds from the event benefits Celebrate Asia! and other API community non-profits.
