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HIAS and Nationalities Service Center
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: 10am - 4pm
Location: Nationalities Service Center, 1216 Arch St., 4th Floor, Philadelphia
A workshop providing legal assistance to state residents eligible for naturalization. Local attorneys, paralegals and community volunteers will assist eligible Pennsylvania residents in completing and submitting their citizenship applications at no cost. This program is cosponsored by HIAS and Council Migration Service of Philadelphia, Nationalities Service Center, the Pennsylvania Immigration and Citizenship Coalition and Congress. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling HIAS and Council at 215-832-0900 or NSC at 215-609-1534.
Take It All Back
Community Walk-a-thon
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: Gather at 10:30 a.m., walk starts at 11:15 a.m.
Location: 30th St. Station (North Waiting Room)
Community Speak Out
Date: April 19, 2008
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Rotunda (4014 Walnut Street)
CON is joining WOAR (Women Organized Against Rape) for a 1-mile community walk against sexual violence in honor of April being sexual assault awareness month. This 1-mile walk down Walnut Street in West Philadelphia to 40th Street will raise donations to help support Women Organized Against Rape - America's first rape crisis center. The walk ends at The Rotunda where WOAR’s 3rd Annual Take it All Back event is occurring. Members of the community will come together to speak out against sexual violence and celebrate healing. There will be live music, free food, and raffle prizes.
RAISE PLEDGES
Contact Lunden Abelson for pledge sheets and additional information.
lunden@woar.org
215-985-3315 ext. 197
MORE INFO
Belda Chan
Asian Outreach Counselor/Educator
(215) 985-3315 ext. 185
belda@woar.org
http://www.woar.org
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
http://www.nsvrc.org/saa
Court Hearing
Date: April 11, 2008
Time: 9:30AM
Location: Courtroom 1105 at the Criminal Justice Center (corner of 13th St. & Filbert St)
There is an upcoming decertification hearing for the defendant accused of attempted robbery that eventually lead to the death of Mr. Kwok Wai Ho in 2007. The case may be sent to juvenile court for a lesser sentence or court of common plea (defendant may be tried as a juvenile instead of an adult).
All OCA-GP members are encouraged to attend the court hearing as requested by the family of Mr. Kwok Wai Ho. If attending, need to arrive at least half an hour earlier in order to clear security for the building. Also, do not bring your cell phone to the court since the security guards will confiscate it before gaining entry to the courtroom. Suggestion was made to leave your cell phone at your office or car.
APIA Vote Presidential Town Hall Meeting
Date: May 17, 2008
Time: 6:30-10pm
Location: Hilton Garden Inn, Salon C & D
Sponsored by: Comcast
Stay involved! Stay informed! Learn how the Presidential candidates feel about policies affecting our communities. Join a national Asian American and Pacific Islander audience for this historic event before voting in the general election this November.
Ask the presidential candidates your question via video! To submit your question for the candidates, send a link to your video to rsvp@apiavote.org.With the support of various national Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations, we expect over 2,000 community leaders, elected officials, voters, and students representing this diverse community from across the country to participate at the first National Presidential Town Hall, held at University of California, Irvine.
Children's Fair
Date: May 17, 2008
Raindate: May 18, 2008
Time: 11am - 5pm
Location: 6th and Race Streets, Franklin Square Park, near Chinatown, Philadelphia
Hosted by: Comcast
The Asian American Heritage Month celebration is an effort organized by organizations throughout Philadelphia including Organization of Chinese Americans Greater Philadelphia Chapter, The Philadelphia School District, Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, Philadelphia Museum of Art and many others. This free event is sponsored by Comcast.
OCA-GP Board Meetings
Date: May 3, 2008
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: TBD
OCA-GP Board Meetings
Date: June 7, 2008
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: TBD
OCA-GP Board Meetings
Date: July 5, 2008
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: TBD
OCA National Convention
Date: July 31, 2008 - August 3, 2008
Time: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
The annual OCA National Convention will be taking place in Washington DC from July 31st through August 3rd. Please come out to celebrate OCA's 35th anniversary and meet thousands of Asian Pacific Americans from all over the country. There are many events happening this year including workshops, Gala awards banquet, career fair, health fair, exhibits and more. Most events are free and open to the public but some require registration. For those who are interested in participating in this event or would like to learn more about the convention, can visit the OCA National website here.
OCA-GP Board Meetings
Date: August 2, 2008
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: TBD
Annual Picnic and OCA-GP Board Meeting
Date: September 6, 2008 (rain date: September 13, 2008)
Time: 12pm - 4pm
Location: Franklin Square Park
OCA-GP Board Meeting
Date: October 4, 2008
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: TBD
OCA Annual Elections and OCA-GP Board Meeting
Date: November 2, 2008
Time: 11am - 1pm
Location: TBD
Pot Luck Get Together and OCA-GP Board Meeting
Date: December, 2008
Time: 3pm - 8pm
Location: TBD
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