Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2012 - Sunday, 2/5/12

What: Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2012
When: Sunday, February 5, 2012
Time: 11am - 3pm

Where:
Starts at Colonial Photo & Hobby in the Mills 50 District
634 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803

Cost:
Free, or $10 for VIP seating.

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon in Orlando at the Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival. There will be dragon and lion dances, martial arts, Japanese Taiko, acrobatic performances, arts and crafts, exotic food and kids' activities.

Sponsors:
1st Oriental Supermarket, Dong A Corporation, Dr. Puxiao Cen, MD, FACC - Florida Heart Group, Bright House Networks, Mercedes-Benz of South Orlando, Families, Park & Recreation City of Orlando, Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc., Track Shack and Asia Trend Magazine.

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More info: 407-421-9005 or email director@mills50.org

Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration - Sunday, 1/22/2012

Presented by: Jacksonville Chinese Association

What: Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration - China Got Talent Show

When: Sunday, January 22, 2012
Time: 2pm - 4:30pm

Where:
Andrew A. Robinson Jr. Theater
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost:
FREE for Jacksonville Chinese Association members
$5 for non-member Adult
$3 for non-member Child

2012 Lunar New Year Gala hosted by Jacksonville Chinese Association at University of North Florida Robinson theater on Jan. 22, 2012. This is the largest annual Chinese performance show in North Florida.

More info: http://www.usjca.org

Chinese New Year Family Program - Tuesday, 1/24/12

Presented by: St. Johns County Public Library - Southeast Branch

What: Chinese New Year Family Program

When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time: 6 pm

Where:
St. Johns County Public Library - Southeast Branch
6670 US 1 South
St. Augustine, FL 32086


Come celebrate the CHINESE NEW YEAR! Enjoy GAMES (Chinese Checkers), CRAFTS (Dragons), and PRIZES (Chinese New Year Rubber Duckies!) in addition to hanging out with old friends and meeting new ones! This program is geared toward ELEMENTARY-AGED children and their families.

More info: http://www.sjcpls.org/content/chinese-new-year-family-program

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Samir Date & Deepali Somaiya performance - Saturday, 2/11/12

Presented by: Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of USA, Jacksonville Chapter and Gujarati Samaj of NE Florida

What: 2012 Annual Ekal Vidyalaya Concert

When: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Time: 4:30pm - 8pm

One Dollar
One Day
One School
One Village

Samir Date & Deepali Somaiya in a nostalgic evening of your favorite Film Songs

For more info: www.ekal.org

Contact: dilipkothekar@bellsouth.net

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Small Business Startup Seminar - Saturday, 1/21/12

Presented by: Mayor’s Asian American Advisory Board

What: Small Business Startup Seminar

When: January 21st, 2012.

Time: 9:00AM — 3:00PM.

Where:
Ed Ball Building
214 North Hogan Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Entrance on Adams St.

Cost:
RSVP by Jan 12 - $10
RSVP thereafter - $15
Prices are per person
Light Breakfast and Lunch will be served

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur?
Are you considering running your own business?
Do you want be your own Boss?

If the answer is yes to these questions, please join us.

Agenda and RSVP: http://maaabsbs.eventbrite.com

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Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration - Sunday, 1/15/2012

Presented by: The Vietnamese Association of Jacksonville and its Vicinity, Inc.

What: Tet Celebration 2012

When: Sunday, January 15, 2012

Festival: 10am - 7pm
Concert: 8pm - 11pm

Where:
Jacksonville Fairgrounds
510 Fairgrounds Place
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Cost:
Festival: $5
Concert and festival: $35 in advance or $40 at door, OR $300 for group of 10
(Until January 14, enter the New Years Resolution contest for a chance to win a free ticket!)

Join us for authentic Vietnamese cuisine, music, & entertainment!

Come for the food, fun and festivities! Come for the music! Come for the DATE AUCTION!

RSVP on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/events/315368278487067/

To order concert tickets or for more info: www.wix.com/vietnamesenewyears/2012

Contact: Lori Orton at 904-798-8333

Sponsored by: WJCT, TTV Architects, Inc., Greater Jacksonville Fair & Expo Center, First Coast Oncology

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