FCC Oregon and SW Washington

Mandarin Lessons for Children and Adults

There is one more spot for the Adult Class being held at 3800 SE Brooklyn (St. Paul Lutheran Church), 6:30 to 7:30 on the following dates:

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Special Needs Event March 3^rd with OHSU’s Dr. Meg Hayes, Parent Panel Discussion

Dr. Meg Hayes, Medical Director at OHSU Adoption Health Services, will present an overview of common medical issues as seen in China’s Waiting Child Program.  Following Dr. Hayes’ presentation will be a panel discussion where parents who have adopted special needs children from China will share their experiences. There will be plenty of time for questions and informal discussion.  Please keep in mind this is an adults-only event and there will be no child care available on-site.   

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We are looking forward to another fall weekend at Camp Namanu! It’s a great opportunity to make new connections, relax and enjoy some outdoor time with your kids.  The ever popular Virginia Reel will be held along with lots of other fun activities. 

Registration opens at the FCC Chinese New Year Event January 21, 2012. If you are not attending Chinese New Year you can download a registration form from our site at:  www.fccfamilycamp.com/Welcome.html  after that date and mail the forms to us. 

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FCC Member and Mandarin Teacher, Kristina Knight is setting up Mandarin classes to begin in February, at 55th and SE Belmont. TaborSpace has lots of free parking and a nice conference room.

Daytime Slot To Be Decided: 10-11am Wed. or 1:40 pm to 2:40 pm Fridays (there is a chance a downtown Portland location may be chosen for this time slot).

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*Year of the Dragon* Saturday, January 21, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM PST
Enjoy visiting with friends and family, perusing great raffle items, watching the Portland Lee Family Lion Dance Team, have your family portrait taken and celebrate the Year of the Dragon!
The celebration is being held at H.K. Cafe, 4410 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97666. Registration is required by January 7, 2012.
Schedule of Events:
4:00 PM – Welcome and Sign-In
4:30 PM – Entertainment Begins with Lion Dance Team
5:00 PM – Dinner is Served
6:00 PM – Raffle Drawing
Pricing:
FCC MEMBERS – Adults and children 12 and older $22.50
FCC MEMBERS – Children ages 2 – 11 $13.50
Non-Members – Adults and children 12 and older $32.50
Non-Members – Children ages 2 – 11 $20.50
Members/Non-Members Lap Children are Free
To Register: 

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Congratulations to the winner of our Membership Drive Drawing! The lucky family has been notified and wishes to remain anonymous. Thank you very much to those families who renewed their membership prior to August 15 to be eligible for the drawing (free admission to our Chinese New Year Party for a family of four).

What: FCC Mid-Autumn Festival
Where: Cook Park, Shelter #2 in Tigard
When: Sunday, September 25th, Noon to 3 p.m. [please note that the date changed since a previous announcement]

Come celebrate this family-oriented holiday with fun games, activities for all ages, and lunch at a beautiful park with a great playground! Hot dogs, burgers, and lemonade will be provided.

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This event runs all weekend, but FCC will be at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in front of the big tree in the middle of the “bowl area” from 9-noon on Saturday morning.

Come early if you’d like to see the fire boat display on the river or to get up close and personal with the dragon boats. Feel free to bring a blanket or low lawn chairs.

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Join us this Saturday, August 13th, as Michael Han of Always and Forever Adoption Homeland Tours will discuss: the importance to adopted children of visiting their birthplace; psychological issues; travel issues; when to travel in terms of age of child and time of year; preparation for returning to orphanages; what to expect during the visit; information on tour programs and services Always and Forever provides.

Following Michael’s presentation is a panel discussion. Some parents will share their tour experiences (both group tours and customized solo trips) and their stories of orphanage visits.

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In order to provide more activities and avenues for connection for our kids as they grow up, FCC has added a Teen Ambassador to our board. WELCOME CAITLIN!! And thank you for volunteering your time!

Caitlin is organizing a Teen BBQ & Swim Party at the Mt. Scott Community Center & Pool, 5530 SE 72nd Ave, on Sunday, July 24th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Lunch will start at 11:30 (SITE E) with an optional swim from 1-4 p.m.

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