Dinner/Discussion with Legislator Ho-Tzu Chuang's Husband.

Join us for dinner and discussion about Taiwan with Legislator Ho-Tzu Chuang's husband. Time: 7 pm Host: Sophia Yen Location: Cafe Infusion, 829 Mission St., San Francisco, CA Click here to RSVP on the evite.

Protest City of Irvine's Change of Sister Cities

The City of Irvine recently became sister cities with the Xuhui District in Shanghai, China. Many people are outraged by the fact that in doing so, the City of Irvine has pledged to recognize only one China, would break off official relations with another of its sister cities in Taiwan and would never display the Taiwanese flag or play Taiwan's national anthem. Several members of Congress are already looking into the matter, specifically, why Irvine is engaging in foreign policy and deciding on the status of foreign countries. We urge every concerned citizen and resident of Irvine to speak up against China's propaganda and interference in American municipal affairs. The most direct way is to attend the demonstration and hearing before the Irvine City Council on Tuesday, June 27, at 4 pm. Click here for the address and directions to Irvine City Hall. Formosa Foundation

2006 NCSALT Children's Summer Camp

Volunteers needed to counsel the children and youth in this SF Bay area camp. Northern California School Association for Languages of Taiwan (NCSALT) will be holding its annual Taiwanese American Children and Youth Summer Camp from June 23rd to 25th, 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, at South Bay Culture Center in Sunnyvale, 1269 Forgewood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. Phone # (408) 747-0394. The objectives of the Summer Camp are to instigate and improve the skills of languages of Taiwan, to introduce and nurture Taiwanese culture by arts, songs, dances, stories, folk sports and creative cartoon movies, making the learning process memorable, energetic, and fun. The campers have language choices of Holo, Hakka or Mandarin in the classes. Approx. 100 children and youths have participated each year. The Summer Camp will accept children from age 5 to 15. Registration fee is $80 for 3 days, and $60 for 2 days. The fee includes class room materials and lunches.

Taiwanese American Youth Leadership Camp

Purpose: Develop leadership skills and promote awareness of Taiwanese culture and community Eligibility: 6th to 12th grade Dates: June 16th-19th, 2006. 1 pm Friday to 1 pm Monday Location: Redwood Christian Park, Boulder Creek, CA. (NEW campsite) Check out the TAYL website for more info or click on the Camp Info page to download a registration form. Camp is coming up SOON!!

Spoken Word Artist Kelly Tsai in Berkeley and LA

Kelly Tsai has a line-up of spoken word performances in California: Wed., June 14: Berkeley Slam, The Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley, CA, Sign Up 7:30 PM, Show 8:30 PM Tues., June 20: Da Poetry Lounge, Greenway Court Theater, 544 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 8:45 PM, Free except slam nights