FCC Oregon and SW Washington

Update Mandarin Lessons for Children and Adults

sbell — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:10:23 +0000

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:

W 2/29; W 3/7; W 3/14; Th 3/22; W 4/4; W 4/11; Th 4/19; M 4/23

Cost: $160

There are 3 more spots for the Children’s Beginning Mandarin Class held at 4611 E Burnside (Laurelhurst Cafe), 3:30 to 4:30 on the following Tuesdays:

3/13; 3/20; 4/3; 4/10; 4/17; 5/15; 5/22; 5/29 No classes on 3/27, 4/24, 5/1 or 5/8.

Ages 6 to 13; must know how to read and write in English to attend.

Cost: $120 for entire session or $20 per class (pre-registration required)

Adults are welcome to have a snack while kids are in class. Younger ones can play in the play area during Sibling’s class.

One free class for Adults on Thursday, March 8, 4:30-5:30: How to Order Food/Drink in Mandarin

Costello’s Travel Caffe, 2222 NE Broadway

Kids welcome to come along and snack at the cafe; class is for ages 14 +.

Kristina Knight
唐林懿
Director

PortlandChineseLessons@gmail.com or phone 503-888-8270 to register for Mandarin Classes

www.portlandchineselessons.com

Special Needs Event March 3rd

sbell — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:59:16 +0000

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.

This FCC educational event is free of charge. A suggested donation of $5 at the door will help fund future FCC events and programs.

WHEN: Saturday, March 3, 2012, 3-5 pm

WHERE: Portland State University, Cramer Hall, Room 250

1721 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e5lap8h385188d0b&llr=mgsw9udab

Family Camp October 5 to 7, 2012

sbell — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:39:39 +0000

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.

For those attending the CNY dinner, The Family Camp raffle basket at Chinese New Year will include tuition for one adult and one child to attend Camp this year.

Welcome Year of the Dragon.

Chris Beard & Kelly Sedory

FCC Family Camp CoCoordinators

Mandarin Classes to begin in February!

sbell — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:30:22 +0000

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).

Evening Slot To Be Decided: Mon. from 6:30 to 7:30 pm or Wed. from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

If there are 6 or more people, the cost is $17/hr for the class ($136 per person for 8 weeks); 3-5 people, $20/hour ($160 for 8 weeks); 2 people, $25/hour ($200 for 8 weeks).

For more information go to:

portlandchineselessons.com or contact Kristina Knight at 503-888-8270.

FCC 2012 Chinese New Year Celebration

sbell — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:35:16 +0000

*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:

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mgsw9udab&oeidk=a07e5cj6ilh94acd473

For more information drop us an email at fccorswwa@gmail.com

Drawing Winner

admin — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:23:08 +0000

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).

2011 Mid-Autumn Festival, September 25th

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:09:24 +0000

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.

Please bring the following if your last name begins with:
A-J: salad
K-R: side dish
S-Z: dessert

Suggested donation of $10 per family for non-members and FREE for members!

If you are able to help with games, setup or cleanup, please contact the FCC board at fccorswwa@gmail.com.

Volunteering is a great way to meet other FCC families and the extra help is greatly appreciated!

2011 Portland Dragon Boat Races, Sept. 10th

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:57:51 +0000

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.

http://www.portlanddragonboats.com/home

This Saturday, August 13th: China Homeland Tour Presentation, PSU Campus

admin — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:12:22 +0000

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.

There will be plenty of time for questions and informal discussion. You may bring your kids if they would like to see the pictures and ask their own questions about preparing for and traveling back to China! Be aware that some of the topics related to orphanage visits and birth family search may be sensitive to children.

Where: Cramer Hall, PSU Campus, Room 150 (please note that we previously posted the wrong room number)
When: Saturday, August 13th, 1-3 p.m.
**If you haven’t mailed in your membership form and fee, bring it with you so you can be eligible for the CNY dinner drawing (cut-off date is August 15th).

Teen Event: BBQ & Swim Party ~ July 24th

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:00:59 +0000

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.

Teens are encouraged to bring a friend (or two) for a fun afternoon.

Cost: $5 per teen, to cover lunch and swimming

Please RSVP to: fccorswwa@gmail.com

Park Information: http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?PropertyID=1120&action=ViewPark