2012 Everyday Hep B Heroes Calendars Now Available!
Hep B Heroes are amongst us and they are making a difference in the hepatitis B free movement in their daily lives. The
2nd annual Hep B Free Calendar entitled "Hep B Heroes" celebrates 12
such remarkable Asian Americans of Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Korean,
Japanese, and Vietnamese descent that are all raising public awareness
for Hepatitis B. Whether it's through their occupation, advocacy work,
or volunteering, each month features a different hero in their element
complete with cape or heroic B emblem, along with a personal quote on
what they are doing for the cause.
Some
of the heroes include California Assembly Speaker pro Tempore Fiona Ma
honorary spokesperson for the Hep B Free campaign, Congressman Mike
Honda, who has been working on several pieces of hepatitis legislation,
and ABC 7 anchor and reporter Alan Wang who has been using his access to
the media to inform the public about the disease.
Calendars
cost $10 each, plus $3 for shipping and handling. All proceeds will go
towards ending hepatitis B disease and liver cancer. To purchase a
calendar, contact Carrolyn Kubota at (415) 373-4003 or email: ckubota@awfoundation.com.
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is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote and
develop Asian Pacific American identity, community and diversity. AWF
does this by bringing people together through cultural events, media
campaigns, consulting and innovative programs. AWF encourages the
sharing of differences and appreciation of diversity, working to
strengthen relations between all Asian and Pacific Islander cultures,
newer and older generations of Asian Pacific Americans, and Asians and
non-Asians.
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4th Annual B a Hero Hep B Gala  |
WHO:
San Francisco Hep B Free is proud to partner with the San Francisco Hepatitis C Task Force
and the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Howard Koh to
celebrate "Ending All Hepatitis: The HHS National Virus Hepatitis Action
Plan" during the 4th Annual B a Hero Gala, produced by the AsianWeek Foundation.
During the event, guests will have a chance to bidon
an array of fun and unique items including autographed
sports memorabilia, airline tickets, restaurant certificates, shows, a
chance to be a 2013 Hep B Free Calendar
model, and more! The Silent Auction will take place from 5:30 p.m.
until 8:30 p.m. Proceeds will go towards ending hepatitis and liver
cancer.
The night also features a special performance from Steve Silver's Beach Blanket Babylon, San Francisco's most extravagant tradition and the longest running musical revue in American history.
WHEN:Friday, November 4, 2011 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.No-Host Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. Dinner WHERE: Intercontinental Hotel 888 Howard Street San Francisco, CA WHY:
Hepatitis B is the greatest cause of liver cancer in the world. Liver cancer is the greatest health disparity between Asian Pacific Islander and Caucasians.
34% of San Francisco's population is of Asian descent. San Francisco has the highest rate of liver cancer in the U.S. There are effective treatments and a vaccine available toward Hep B disease.
For more information, visit www.sfhepbfree.org
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
Hep B Free Presenting Super Hero: $50,000
Hep B Free Champion: $15,000
Hep B Free Hero Team: $7,000
Dinner Sponsor: $2,500
Individual Ticket: $150
Purchase your ticket(s) by contacting Carrolyn Kubota, AsianWeek Foundation,
ckubota@awfoundation.com or 415-373-4003
2011 B a Hero Gala Sponsors 
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Indonesian Cultural Affair 2011 - The Java Experience
Experience
the essence of Indonesian culture in the City by the Bay. Get a glimpse
of the beauty and diversity of Java. The event is presented by the
Indonesian Student Association in the United States of America Bay Area.
WHEN
Saturday, November 5, 2011
4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
WHERE:
San Francisco County Fair Building
1199 9th Ave.
San Francisco, CA
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6th Annual Mr. Hyphen Competition
Hyphen's
signature event of the year hosted by D'Lo. Celebrate and highlight 5
outstanding API men who are community-driven and devoted to a cause! Watch
the finalists showcase their skills and charisma in three rounds:
Talent, Sleepwear and Q&A to see who will walk away with the coveted
title of Mr. Hyphen and $1,000 to support the nonprofit of his choice.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES BY
Mark Zhang, aka Zhangster
Wild Card dance
Amber Divina
WHEN Saturday, November 5, 2011 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. WHERE: Brava! Theater
2781 24th Street
San Francisco, CA
GET TICKETS HERE: Want a discount? Use discount code: mrhyphenearlybird
For more info visit:
www.hyphenmagazine.com/mrhyphen
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3rd i's South Asian Film Festival: Bollywood and Beyond
Wednesday, November 9 - Sunday, November 13, 2011
Roxie Theater and Castro Theatre
From
art-house classics to documentaries, from innovative and experimental
visions to cutting-edge Bollywood, 3rd i is committed to promoting
diverse images of South Asians through independent film.SFISAFF is the
oldest South Asian film festival in the US, and is the premiere showcase
for South Asian cinema in the Bay Area.
This year's festival will include entries from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, South Africa, Sri Lanka and USA.
Highlights include:
Siddhartha
Anand Kumar's superbly crafted SEMSHOOK about Tenzin, a Tibetan artist
raised in India, who journeys back to his Tibetan homeland on a
motorcycle; the documentary WAY OF LIFE which follows
the extraordinary journey of Michael Daube, a young artist who starts a
philanthropic organization that serves remote areas of India and Nepal; a Focus
on Sri Lanka featuring Lester James Peries' 1964 cornerstone film
GAMPERALIYA, and Sri Lanka's most compelling contemporary director,
Asoka Handagama's A LETTER OF FIRE; 3rd i's signature LOCAL SHORTS
program featuring the best recent films by Bay Area desis; and as
always, Bollywood at the Castro (on Saturday night), which promises to
be a song-and-dance filled spectacle!
For complete festival information, including special guests and more, visit: www.thirdi.org/festival
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Chinese Historical Society of America Celebrates 10 Years  Celebrate
the 10th Anniversary of the CHSA Museum in their Julia Morgan-designed
building with a spectacular celebratory lineup on the Second Saturday in
November! 11 am - Opening Ceremony Lion Dance by Kei Lun Martial Arts 12 noon - Chinatown Miniatures Presentation by Artist Frank Wong 1 pm - A Special History Alive! Performance by Artist-in-Residence Charlie Chin 2 pm - A Musical Tribute to CHSA Museum by Jon Jang & Francis Wong All artists & performers are open for audience discussions following their presentations. Please call 415-391-1188 x101 or email info@chsa.org to RSVP. Museum Admission is FREE during the month of November & December in celebration of the anniversary!
WHEN
Saturday, November 12, 2011
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
WHERE:
Chinese Historical Society of America Museum
965 Clay St.
San Francisco, CA
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Asian Women Shelter's Benefit Dance
Two
popular bands will perform and the Asian American community will join
together to support the women and children of the Asian Women's
Shelter. The PULSE band and RENDEZVOUS band are
composed of talented musicians and are Bay Area favorites. Line
Dancing will be led by Alan Kitashima, who teaches classes and started
Soul Line Dancing in 2008.
Asian Women's Shelter (AWS)
was founded in 1988 to provide immediate crisis services to domestic
violence survivors and children, especially those who are immigrants and
refugees. AWS
connects these women and children to legal, medical, and long-term
services, and has provided thousands of shelter bed nights to them. 100% of women and children improve their nutrition and health while residing at AWS.
WHEN
Saturday, November 19, 2011
7 p.m.
WHERE:
Event Center at St. Mary's Cathedral
1111 Gough Street.
San Francisco, CA
COST:
$35 pre-sale, $40 at doo
Payment options:
1.IN PERSON - Paper Tree, 1743 Buchanan Mall in Japantown, SF, 415-921-7100 (cash or check). Leave your Email for confirmation.
2.BY MAIL
- Mail checks (payable to "AWS Dance") to AWS Dance, 2144 Beach St.,
San Francisco, CA 94123. Include your Email for confirmation.
3.ONLINE - Click on this PAYPAL link to pay with a credit card (PayPal account not necessary):
https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=5EA23AXDGEZJS
INFO:
sfaws.org/
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Cultural Day of Play
Hosted by Eskabo Daan, a Filipino Martial Arts School Experience
culture through martial arts, games, cultural demonstrations, food and
competition. The Cultural Day of Play will feature a Filipino martial
arts tournament, international cultural games, and cultural
performances. A collaboration between high schools, martial artists,
and community groups, the Cultural Day of Play is a fundraiser
benefitting after-school and cultural programs at Lowell High School,
Mission High School, cultural programming at the Oakland Asian Cultural
Center, and One Child at a Time Inc.
WHEN
Sunday, November 20, 2011
10:30 AM - 2:00 PM (Doors open at 10:00 AM)
WHERE:
Lowell High School Gymnasium
1101 Eucalyptus Dr,
San Francisco, CA
COST:
Free (Get a free T-Shirt with a $5-$10 donation)
For More Information: visit http://eskabodaan.org or call (415) 674-4388
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D E C E M B E R E V E N T S
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Kimochi Silver Bells
Mark
your calendar and have fun as you get plenty of holidays shopping done
at this free one-day event featuring handcrafted items made by more than
80 talented Asian and Pacific Islander artisans.
WHEN
Saturday, December 10, 2011
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
WHERE:
Event Center at St. Mary's Cathedral
1111 Gough St.
San Francisco, CA
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Parol Lantern Parade
It's
the time of the year again, when the community starts making their
parol lanterns and holiday decor to adorn their houses for the yuletide
season. In San Francisco, on Saturday, December 10, 2011, the community
will be holding the 9th Annual San Francisco Parol Lantern Festival - a
must-see event during the holiday season.
The
festival begins with a series of parol lantern-making workshops held at
the Bayanihan Community Center and are still going on. Parol workshops
are open to the public. The
parols made during these workshops are then displayed during our
anticipated parade & festival held in Yerba Buena Lane, Jessie
Square and St. Patrick's Church.
This
year, expect marchers from over 25 local organizations to gather for a
lively parade and festival which includes performances, community
presentations and the annual Tala Awards for the best parol lanterns.
This
year participating contingents who are vying for the Tala Awards are
expected to incorporate the theme - Pagasa/Hope - Bright Visions for our
Future - in the design of their parol lanterns and presentation in
conjunction with the unveiling of the SoMa Pilipinas, a Filipino Social
Heritage Special Use District in San Francisco.
Each
year, the SoMa community showcases the parol lantern - the
quintessential Filipino symbol of hope, blessings, luck, peace, and
light during the holiday season - and brightens the Jessie Square, Yerba
Buena Lane and Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Street.
WHEN
Saturday, December 10, 2011
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
WHERE:
Parade will begin at Yerba Buena Lane and end in at Jessie Square and/or St. Patrick's Church in San Francisco.
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