Oct. 9, 7 P.M., Altitude Peak Fitness, 2151 Larimer St. Tasfa means hope in Amharic. Proceeds from the event will benefit our current projects in Ethiopia, including the construction of an orphanage ad school at Friends of Orphans & Vulnerable Children. Hosted by Ethiopian Orphan Relief, Inc. Silent auction & complimentary appetizers & open bar.

Oct 22-24, Green Lake Conference Ctr. Provides an opportunity for children & their families to examine, explore, reflect, understand & celebrate the rich & diverse traditions of black identities & culture in the US. Spons. by Umoja.

Thru Dec. Asian and Asian-American art from the permanent collection of the Bronx Museum of the Arts, 1040 Grand Concourse (165th St.). Co-spons. by A/P/A Institute at NYU.

Sept. 3-6. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps

Adult weekends (ages 18+): Oct. 28-31; Feb. 18-21, 2011; and May 12-15, 2011. Family Fun Weekend (all ages): Jan. 14-17, 2011 and Aug. 30-Sept. 9, 2011. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.

March 13-18 and April 3-18. For students in grades 6-12. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.

Sept. 25, The Monk in Jail, 11 A.M.-12 P.M., Statue of Hans Christian Andersen, Central Park (E. Dr, 74th St. Told by Diane Wolkstein, with music by Jeff Greene. Spons. by Hans Christian Andersen Storytelling Center.

Sun., May 1. A day of family exploration and enjoyment.

Sept. 12-Jan. 23, 173 West 81 St. (near Amsterdam Ave.), Lower Level. For children ages 2-12. Curriculum stresses daily practical usage learned through hands on experience.

Late afternoon 50-minute Monday and Wednesday sessions for children ages 2 1/2-8 years old, starting Sept. 13 at Tumble Bugs, 826 Scarsdale Ave. Register for 1 or 2 classes per week.

Leaving Dec. 18 for 14 days/13 nights. The Changsha Welfare Institute has invited Lotus Travel to help arrange families to attend a special reunion meeting in December 2010. This special tour is coordinated with the Adoption Service Center of the Hunan Provincial Civil Affairs Bureau and the Changsha Welfare Institute.

14 days departing Dec. 18. Your family will see China's cultural treasures including the Great Wall, Panda Breeding and Research Center, and the Terra Cotta Horses and Warriors Museum. In addition, there is a customized program prepared for adoptive families visiting the White Swan Hotel before its one year renovation project closure. Lotus Travel and the White Swan have crafted a uniquely memorable program to honor adoptive families as they return for a visit to update many adoption trip photos.

Departing Dec. 18 for 14 days/13 nights.

Sept. 28-Oct. 2. We invite all adult Hong Kong and Chinese adoptees and orphans to our first adoptee reunion. Spons. by CAAWR volunteer adoptees.

Oct. 20-30. Explore China & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker or specialist who facilitates, connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people 7 places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.

School break volunteer programs, 10-day teen/tween for kids ages 10 +.

Dec.27-Jan. 9.(shorter option possible). The gift of identity through journeys of discovery. Accompanied by an adoption prof. who facilitates, connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual travel available.

May 27-30, 2011. For all ages. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.

Korean Heritage House offers language classes for beginners and beginners with some experience on Saturdays; free weekly gatherings on Wednesdays and Thursdays to practice speaking Korean. Korean Heritage House, 681 Snelling Ave. N.

Oct. 12-23. Hands on cultural experiences within a family, friendly itinerary connecting you to Korea, the land, the culture, & the people.

Nov. 20-27. Participants will have an opportunity to assist in service projects at a Community Center, Eastern Babies’ Home, Sharon’s Home, Eastern Welfare Town in Pyeontaek, an orphanage in Busan & teach English to orphan children as well as enjoy a variety of cultural experiences, visits to Eastern Social Welfare Society, & access to adoption information. Spons. by Dillon Int'l.

Adult Immersion Program (ages 18+): Sept. 9-12; Sept. 9-15; Jan. 14-17, 2011; and April 28-May 4, 2011; Family Fun Weekend (all ages): Oct. 21-24; Feb. 18-21, 2011; and May 27-30, 2011; Family Week (ages 18+): Aug. 30-Sept. 4, 2011. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.

Oct. 21-24. All ages. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.

Nov. 19-26. An opportunity for adoptees & their families to visit the projects of the Foundation for the Children of Haiti, & participate in various work projects & cultural experiences; possible opportunities to review adoption file, meet caregivers & birth search services. Spons. by Dillon International.

Explore Peru & your child’s adoption. Accompanied by an adoption social worker/specialist who facilitates; connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual family options.

Adult Immersion: Feb. 18-22, 2011; Family Fun Weekend (all ages): Oct. 21-24 and Feb. 18-21, 2011. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages. www.concordialanguagevillages.org

Jun. 21- Jul. 4. Visit the culturally rich country & discover its people & history. Tours are perfect for families & groups. Spons. by Romanian Orphan Ministries, Inc.

Dec. 27-Jan. 7. The gift of identity through journeys of discovery. Accompanied by an adoption prof. who facilitates, connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual travel available.

Tour Cambodia with Lotus Travel. Visits to orphanage or foster care family can be arranged.

Apr. 20-30 (2011). The gift of identity through journeys of discovery. Accompanied by an adoption prof. who facilitates, connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual travel available.

Dec. 27-Jan. 8. The gift of identity through journeys of discovery. Accompanied by an adoption prof. who facilitates, connect & chat for kids, & adult talk time. Visit people & places related to your child’s life. Individual travel available.

Tour Vietnam with Lotus Travel. Visits to orphanage, foster care family, or birth family can be arranged.