[AMA-e-News] Asian Media Access, E-Newsletter, 8/21

[Johnny Chio]

Hi Everyone:

For information on community events, please also visit Asian Media Access¹
(AMA) Website at www.amamedia.org and click the link ³Community Events
Calendar² (http://www2.amamedia.org/calendar/month.php).

In this edition of Asian Media Access (AMA) e-newsletter:

Local Community Events:

1. Talk About Health of Arts Organizations and of Communities
2. Twin Cities 2nd Annual Asian American Theater Forum
3. Discussion ­ Understanding Hmong Youth
4. Filipino Dances in Cultural Show
5. Fall Fest 2006 Celebration
6. Governor Tim Pawlenty¹s Minnesota Veterans Summit
7. Celebration of Chinese Middle Autumn Festival
8. Conference on Community & School Partnership

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National & International Community Events:

9. First Annual White House DC Summit ­ Developing Communities
10. The White House Internship Program

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1. Talk About Health.of Arts Organizations and of Communties

TALK ABOUT HEALTH ...of Arts Organizations

Date & Time: Monday, August 21, 2006, 5:30 pm ­ 8 pm
Location: Hopkins Center for the Arts, 1111 Mainstreet, Hopkins
(www.hopkinsmn.com/_hca)

TALK ABOUT HEALTH...of Communities
Date & Time: Monday, August 28
Location: Paul & Sheila Wellstone Center for Community Building, 179 Robie
Street E, St Paul (www.neighb.org)
 
Hosted by the National Assn of Artists' Organizations in partnership with
Springboard for the Arts. RSVP (with "RSVP" in the subject line) to Sandy
Agustin: info@naao.net or Laura Zabel: laura@springboardforthearts.org.
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2. Twin Cities 2nd Annual Asian American Theater Forum

The Next Big Bang and AA Theater Festival!

This year's focus will be on the first ever AA National Theater Conference,
THE NEXT BIG BANG, with panelists who participated in the historic event.
They will also discuss the upcoming first ever AA National Theater Festival
in NYC in the summer of 2007.

There are many exciting things happening in the AA Theater Community, both
locally and nationally, and they want to share those ideas and resources
with you.  They hope you take advantage of this exciting opportunity.

Date & Time: Sunday, August 27, 12 ­ 3 pm
Location: Mu Rehearsal Space
RSVP by August 25.

Reservations: Please check their website for directions or call them.

For more information, please contact Mu Performing Arts at 612-824-4804 or
info@muperformingarts.org or http://www.muperformingarts.org.
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3. Discussion ­ Understanding Hmong Youth

Dr. Zha Blong Xiong, University of Minnesota professor of Sociology and
Family Studies, discusses current Hmong youth issues and shares his latest
research findings and practical tips on positive interaction with Hmong
teens.  Sponsored by the Library Foundation of Hennepin County in
collaboration with the Hennepin County Office of Multi-Cultural Services,
Brookdale Library International Teen Club and Park Center High School.

Date & Time: Thursday, Sept. 7, 4 pm - 6 pm
Location: Brookdale Library, 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy. , Brooklyn Center
(952-847-5600)
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4. Filipino Dances in Cultural Show

The Cultural Society of Filipino-Americans is presenting the seventh of the
PAMANA(Heritage) series.

Date: September 9, 2006
Time: 2 shows on that same day - matinee at 2 PM & evening at 7 PM
Location: Anne Simley Theater, Drew Fine Arts Center, Hamline University,
1530 Taylor Avenue W., St. Paul.

PAMANA VII is the group¹s continuing community commitment to showcase
Filipino culture through a 2-hour stage performance featuring dances,
costumes, music, and settings.  The entertainment is catered to children,
teenagers, adults, and elderly like the age composition of the dancers.

The show is composed of 4 dance suites. "Canao" features ceremonies of
indigenous tribes in the northern, mountain region of Luzon, the biggest
island where Manila is.  "Jotas Y Bailes" portrays the Filipino ways during
the 400-year Spanish era.  "Sarimanok" covers the rituals of the seafaring
Muslim tribes in the southern island of Mindanao.  And, "Doon po sa Amin"
depicts the daily activities in the rural areas of the rest of the 7,100
islands.

Tickets are now selling at $12 for adult, & $8 for kids under 13 & seniors
over 64.  For tickets & details, please call Lynn Winick at 952-890-4738,
Glen King 763-571-7696, & Gary Paz 651-463-3381.  Tickets may be available,
but not guaranteed, at the door. Visit http://www.csfamn.org for more
information. 
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5. Fall Fest 2006

Fall Fest 2006: Awesome 80s - a Metropolitan State and community
celebration!

Date & Time: September 16, 2006, 11 am - 3 pm (two hour shifts) - it's fun!
Location: Metropolitan State University, Saint Paul Campus

Fall games for children and give prizes.
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6. Governor Tim Pawlenty¹s Minnesota Veterans Summit

Governor Tim Pawlenty¹s Minnesota Veterans Summit Addressing the Needs of
Returning Combat Veterans!
Date & Time: September 21, 2006, 7.30 a.m. ­ 4.30 p.m. (Summit), 4.30 ­ 7.30
p.m. (Veterans Fair)
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center

The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans would like to work with you to get
the word out to the Hmong veterans so that they bring the concerns and
issues of the Hmong soldiers to this summit.  They will be working to get
the word out to other groups such as the Lao and Vietnamese.  They think
this is an important opportunity for the Hmong, Lao and Vietnamese to
participate in discussions and make policy makers aware of the needs of the
minority veterans.  It¹s a one day summit to those who shape state policy
and provide services to veterans and their families.

The council will work with the organizers so that they have a table at this
conference (over 30 exhibitors).  It will be a worthwhile goal to see that
the Hmong Veterans organizations are represented there.

REGISTER:
- www.mdva.state.mn.us/vetssummit
- Contact person: Barb Seal 651-297-4142
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7. Celebration of Chinese Middle Autumn Festival

Celebration of Chinese Middle Autumn Festival with Ballroom dance, cooking
competition, children's games, and mooncake testing, many more fun
activities.

Date& Time: October 6, 2006, 6:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: St. Paul Student Center, U of MN

For more information, please contact 651-246-5735.
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8. Conference on Community & School Partnership

News and information from the Minnesota Youth Work Institute!

Community & School Partnerships: Creating a System Committed to Educational
Equity and Social Justice.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Heather Weiss, Director of the Harvard Family
Research Project.

Date & Time: Thursday, October12, 2006, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Neighborhood House in St. Paul

For more information about this event, please visit www.neighb.org and click
on Events or e-mail adelmedico@neighb.org.
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9. First Annual White House DC Summit ­ Developing Communities

First Annual White House DC Summit (Developing Communities) is sponsored by
the White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Date & Time: Friday, September 29, 2006, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, followed
immediately by a reception
Location: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300
Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20004

- Effective Relationships and Partnerships with the US Federal Government
- Effective Relationships and Partnerships with local government and
community based organizations
- Effective Relationships and Partnerships with corporations and foundations
- Effective fundraising and grant writing
- Technology for a changing community
- Leadership for you and your community
- Working with your legislators
(including a tour of the United States Capitol and meetings with selected
committees from the United States Congress and United States Senate)

RSVP Form below - Please complete and return via fax to 202-501- 6239 by
September 22.

Co-Sponsored by:
President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders,
Asian American Small Business Development Center, National Center for
Community Development, United States Federal Agencies

RSVP FORM
Please complete and return via fax to 202-501- 6239 by September 22.
_____ Yes, I would like to attend the First Annual DC Summit (Cost: Free)
Name: 
Organization: 
Title: 
Address: 
City: 
State:                       Zip Code:
Email:
Phone:

They hope you will be able to join them in the nation's capitol to help
increase economic opportunities for Asian American and Pacific Islander
communities!  For questions please contact Andrew Han at 202-482-3949 or at
jlee@aapi.gov.
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10. The White House Internship Program

The White House Internship Program offers an excellent opportunity to serve
our
President and explore public service.  They are seeking exceptional
candidates to apply for this highly competitive program.  In addition to
typical office duties, interns attend weekly lectures, tours, and complete
an intern service project.

Interns may serve a term in the Fall, Spring or Summer.  Every candidate
must be a United States citizen, enrolled in a college or university, and at
least 18 years of age.

An application and additional information about the program can be found at
http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/wh-intern.html.

Strong applications exhibit sound academic credentials, a history of
community involvement and leadership, solid verbal/written communication
skills and a demonstrated interest in public service.

Applications should be submitted to Karen Race, Deputy Director and Intern
Coordinator, White House Personnel, at intern_application@whitehouse.gov on
or before the following deadlines:
- October 13, 2006 for SPRING 2007 (January 9 to May 11, 2007)
- March 6, 2007 for SUMMER 2007 (May 22 to August 24, 2007)

If you have questions you may contact Karen Race at (202) 456-5979 or
intern_application@whitehouse.gov.
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