3rd Annual Mr. Hyphen Competition in Oakland, CA

Back by popular demand, Hyphen presents the 3rd annual Mr. Hyphen competition. Mr. Hyphen gives us a chance to celebrate the men of the Asian American community who devote their efforts to worthy community organizations — and to have a lot of fun while we do it. Giving the underrated Asian male his due celebration, Hyphen will invite contestants from Asian American nonprofits all over the country. Contestants will strut their stuff in fashion, talent, and a rousing Q&A — all in the name of winning a donation to their chosen 501(c)3 organization. Rounds will be decided alternately by an audience vote and by an illustrious panel of judges. The event is not only a fundraiser for Hyphen, itself a not-for-profit organization, but also for the organizations our contestants represent. For more information, or if you are a male who wants to enter the contest, visit: http://www.hyphenmagazine.com/mrhyphen

Taiwanese Bazaar in Walnut Creek

The East Bay Taiwanese Association's Annual Bazaar in Walnut Creek features lots of yummy Taiwanese food! Come out to support this fundraiser for the local Taiwanese church and community center! Location: East Bay Taiwanese American Community Center, 1755 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Time: 11 am - 2 pm Cost: 50 cent tickets for purchase

Team Taiwan in SF's Race for the Cure

18th Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Race for the Cure Join the Taiwanese American Federation of Northern California's Team Taiwan as we support ongoing fund-raising and efforts to raise awareness for breast cancer! Date: Sunday, September 21, 2008 Time: Race starts at 9:00 am. Be there before 8:00 am for parking. Event ends around noon Place: The Embarcadero, East end of Market Street, at SW corner of Ferry Building, near Bay Bridge, San Francisco This is a fund raising campaign against cancer, the 6th year participation of the Taiwanese American Community. If you want to register, contact Mr. Huang: hsin_i_huang@yahoo.com The registration fee is $30 (before 9/11), which gets you a Race-for-the-Cure T-shirt. You are requested to raise money for the Foundation. Your donation is 100% tax deductible. To register online, go to: http://www.sfkomen.org/ Click REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE Select “Join an Existing Team” (on the left side) Choose “Team Taiwan” from the pull-down table

TAP Banquet & Casino Night in LA

Save the date, September 13th, for our 4th Annual Banquet & Casino Night at the Kyoto Grand Hotel & Gardens! This is TAP's biggest event of the year! The featured Taiwanese American honorees include Assembly member Ted Lieu and Singer-songwriter Vienna Teng! Live musical performance by Diana Li! Tickets are now available here: http://tapcasino.eventbrite.com Interested in sponsorship, prize donations, or ad placement that night? See our sponsorship packet by clicking here. Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower; develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.

Photographic Impressions of Taiwan in Walnut Creek, CA

As part of the cultural education series co-sponsored by NATMA2g and East Bay Taiwanese American Community Service Center, we are pleased to host a talk on the photographic impressions of Taiwan from a Westerner's standpoint. This will be presented by Mr. Jake Warga. Time: 1:30 pm on Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location: East Bay Formosan United Methodist Church, 1755 Sunnyvale Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Mr. Warga is an independent radio producer and photographer, and recently visited Taiwan and mainland China. He received his undergraduate education at University of California, Davis, and a master's degree in anthropology at University of London. Some of his work can be heard on the programs "All Things Considered", "Hearing Voices", and "This American Life" on National Public Radio. You can check out the following websites to see his work: The World, Geo Quiz The World, Audio Postcard Hearing Voices series We are looking forward to seeing you and please feel free to contact Tammy Hong at eyedoctammy@yhaoo.com or Mr. Minjin Kuo at minjinkuo@yahoo.com for further questions.

East Bay Taiwanese Association Picnic, Concord, CA

Date: August 23, 2008 (Saturday) Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Lunch will be served at 12:00 noon.) Location: Newhall Park, Concord, CA Fee: $5/adult; free for age under 12 For map to the picnic area of the park, click HERE. For your comfort, please bring your own outdoor chairs, blankets, or towels. Activity Schedule: 10:00am Registration 11:00am Frisbees, soccer balls 12:00pm Lunch 1:30pm Games

TAP-SF Goes Tropical at Stern Grove Festival

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Location: Sigmund Stern Grove at the corner of 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, San Francisco, CA Cost: FREE! But arrive early and parking in the area is limited. Public transportation by MUNI is recommended. Directions: http://www.sterngrove.org/getting.html Contact person: Joanna at 408-826-5139 Facebook Event page: Click here Come join TAP-SF and friends for a Hawaiian getaway, right here in San Francisco! From 10am, we will be having a picnic and chillaxin'! Bring picnic food, snacks, or drinks, and blanket and (hopefully) sun protection. At 2pm, the concert begins: ONE HAWAI’I -- Featuring Na Leo, Ernie Cruz, Kaukahi, One Right Turn, and more Check out the Stern Grove website for more info: http://www.sterngrove.org/08102008.html

Anita Chang's Latest Film, Joyful Life, Screens in SF

Time: 8pm Location: Artists' Television Access, 992 Valencia Street (at 21st), San Francisco, CA 94110 Admission: $6 Joyful Life is a feature documentary in collaboration with Hansen’s disease (Leprosy) patients residing at Taiwan’s Lo-Sheng (“Joyful Life”), one of the few remaining sanatoriums in the world, on the verge of disappearing. For more info about the film and screening, click HERE. Visit Anita Chang's website at: AnitaChangWorks.com

TAP in LA Mixer Event

Come join TAP to celebrate the happiest of hump days at Lola's in WeHo! Famed as the place that started the green apple martini, indulge in L.A.'s greatest martini lists (over 40 variations!) and soak in the fabulous-ness. Come mix, mingle, and make new friends! Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am Location: Lola's, 945 N. Fairfax Avenue, West Hollywood, CA Lola's website: www.lolasla.com Cost: FREE! Just pay what you order. Bring you and your entourage by RSVP-ing at http://www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/GQBCHGWWIKMZTKNOGKUI/lolas Facebook Event page: Click here. Questions? E-mail TAP Social Projects Chair Pai.Hung@tacl.org or Social Programs Chair Julia.Tsai@tacl.org Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP) enhances the Taiwanese-American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development, while emphasizing the preservation of Taiwanese American Identity. TAP provides resources and programs that inspire and empower; develop and support professionals to become community-oriented leaders.

TAPS in Seattle - Networking Workshop

What do you do? Where do you work? Where are you from? How do you know Bob? Are you tired of having similar conversations when you attend networking and social events? Have you found these conversations boring? Or are you too timid to make the first impression and would like ice breaker tips when talking to someone you want to meet personally or professionally. For some, networking comes naturally. For others, it takes some practice. With that in mind, we invite you to join us in the art of networking with guest speaker, John Chen, CEO and the “Big Kid” of Playtime Inc and Geoteaming. John will share strategies on making lasting impressions, asking meaningful questions, and engaging people to take interest in you. John will also discuss networking across different cultures and how you might adapt your style to the people you want to win over. There will be several rounds of speed networking - giving you ample opportunities to meet new people and try the skills John will share. Please join us! Date: Saturday, July 26th, 2008 Time: 5 PM – 7 PM Seminar/Speed Networking (please don’t be late!) Location: Siam on Lake Union - 1880 Fairview Ave E, Seattle, Wa 98109 Cost: $ 15 / person (please bring cash) * Finger food hors d’oeuvres included * (optional - everyone’s welcome to stay for dinner after the event) RSVP on the Facebook event page: Click here. Visit the TAPS website at: http://tapsinseattle.org