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Fundraising forTasfa 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. www.ethiopianorphanrelief.org Shawn Rodda 720-542-3298 or shawn.rodda@gmail.com DENVER |
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Umoja- A Black Heritage Experience 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. Julie Ryno 920-373-0192 or umoja@focol.org GREEN LAKE |
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Urban Archives: Happy Together 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. 718-681-6000 BRONX |
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Chinese Heritage Camp Sept. 3-6. Camp for entire family. Spons. by Colorado Heritage Camps www.heritagecamps.org Pam Sweetser 303-320-4234 or hcamps@comcast.net FRASER |
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Mandarin Chinese Language Programs for Families and Adults 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. www.concordialanguagevillages.org 800-222-4750 or clvforest@cord.edu MARINE ON ST. CROIX |
Mandarin Chinese Spring Break Village March 13-18 and April 3-18. For students in grades 6-12. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages. www.concordialanguagevillages.com 800-222-4750 or clv@cord.edu MARINE ON ST. CROIX |
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Storytelling in Central Park 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.
www.hcastorycenter.org/program1.html MANHATTAN (CENTRAL PARK) |
FCCNY Celebrates NYC's Chinatown Sun., May 1. A day of family exploration and enjoyment. www.fccny.org MANHATTAN (CHINATOWN) |
Planet Han Mandarin Chinese Lessons 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.
Meg Gifford 212-724-2421 or gifftibb@aol.com MANHATTAN (UPPER WEST SIDE) |
Fall 2010 Chinese Language Program (CLP) 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.
Wanna 917-838-0074 or chineselanguageprogram@gmail.com SCARSDALE |
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Lotus Tours Hunan Children Reunion Heritage Tour 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. www.lotustours.net/travel/heritage/china/reunion/hunan.shtml Louie Yi louie@lotustours.net BEIJING, XIAN, CHENGDU, CHANGSHA, GUANGZHOU |
Red Couch Reunion Tour 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. www.lotustours.net/travel/LY-RCRT10-1218.html BEIJING, XIAN, CHENGDU, GUANGZHOU |
Lotus Travel Harbin Ice Festival Heritage Tour Departing Dec. 18 for 14 days/13 nights. www.lotustours.net/travel/LY-TUDHT10-1218.html Louie Yi louie@lotustours.net BEIJING,HARBIN,CHENGDU,GUANGZHOU |
First Chinese Adult Adoptee Worldwide Reunion 2010, Hong Kong 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. Lucinda Wu lucindawu@hotmail.com HONG KONG |
China Ties - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys 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. www.adoptivefamilytravel.com/ Bea Evans 800-398-3676 or info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com VARIOUS LOCATIONS |
OCDF Programs in China for Teens and Tweens School break volunteer programs, 10-day teen/tween for kids ages 10 +. www.ocdf.org/tours VARIOUS LOCATIONS |
| INDIA/SOUTH ASIA/NEPAL |
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India Ties - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys 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. www.AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com Pat Hallada 800-398-3676 or Info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com VARIOUS CITIES |
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Family Fun Weekend May 27-30, 2011. For all ages. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.
www.concordialanguagevillages.org 800-222-4750 or clv@cord.edu MARINEN ON ST. CROIX |
Korean Language Lessons and Korean Conversation Group 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. 651-592-5977 or koreanheritagehouse@gmail.com ST. PAUL |
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Korea Heritage Tours Oct. 12-23. Hands on cultural experiences within a family, friendly itinerary connecting you to Korea, the land, the culture, & the people. 918-289-4670 or lee@heritagtours2asia.com VARIOUS LOCATIONS |
Sharing Hearts Mission Trip to Korea 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. www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or tours@dillonadopt.com VARIOUS LOCATIONS |
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Spanish Language Programs for Families and Adults 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. 800-222-4750 or clv@cord.edu BEMIDJI |
Spanish Language Family Fun Weekend Oct. 21-24. All ages. Spons. by Concordia Language Villages.
800-222-4750 or clv@cord.edu MARINE ON ST. CROIX |
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Visit Haiti Birthland Tour 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. www.dillonadopt.com Dillon International staff 918-749-4600 or tours@dillonadopt.com VARIOUS CITIES |
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Peruvian Ties 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.
www.adoptivefamilytravel.com Bea Evans 866-231-7088 or info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com VARIOUS CITIES |
| RUSSIA/EASTERN EUROPE/CENTRAL ASIA |
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Russian Language Programs for Families and Adults 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 800-222-4750 or clvforest@cord.edu MARINE ON ST. CROIX |
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Romania Adoption Homeland Tours 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. www.romanianorphanministries.com/european-tours/our-tours/romanian-tours/romania-adoption-homeland-tour.html Corey Burba 615-478-3203 or roministries@bellsouth.net ROMANIA |
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Cambodia Ties - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys 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. www.AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com 800-398-3676 or becca@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com VARIOUS CITIES |
Cambodia Homeland Heritage Tour Tour Cambodia with Lotus Travel. Visits to orphanage or foster care family can be arranged.
800-956-8873 VARIOUS LOCATIONS |
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Vietnam Ties North - Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys 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. www.AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com Carmen Knight 800-398-3676 or Info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com NORTH PROVINCES, SAPA, HALONG BAY |
Vietnam Ties--Adoptive Family Homeland Journeys 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. www.AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com Carmen Knight 800-398-3676 or Info@AdoptiveFamilyTravel.com VARIOUS CITIES |
Vietnam Homeland Heritage Tours Tour Vietnam with Lotus Travel. Visits to orphanage, foster care family, or birth family can be arranged. 800-956-8873 VARIOUS LOCATIONS |