Jacksonville Startup Weekend - Friday, 1/20/12 - Sunday, 1/22/12

Presented by: INDO-US Chamber of Commerce and the Kauffman Foundation
What: Jacksonville Startup Weekend
When: Friday, January 20, 2012 - Sunday, January 22, 2012

Where:
Student Union Building
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

No Talk. All Action.

Discover The Entrepreneur In You!
Harness Your Passion

Launch A Startup In 54 Hours . . .
• Pitch Ideas
• Prototype App
• Form A Winning Team
• Crash Course In Startup
• Develop A Business Plan
• Present Business To Investors
• Mentorships From Seasoned Entrepreneurs

Click here to download flyer

More info: http://Jacksonville.startupweekend.org

Faces of Asia 5K Run/Walk - Saturday, 1/7/12

Presented by: Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA)
What: Inaugural Faces of Asia 5K Run/Walk
When: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Time: 8:00 am

Where:
St. Johns Town Center
4663 River City Drive
Jacksonville, Florida, 32246

Register:
Registration to the Faces of Asia 5K Run is now open at 1st Place Sports. Please click below to register.
http://www.1stplacesports.com/asia.html

Hosted by the Jacksonville Asian American Alliance (JAAA), this Inaugural Faces of Asia 5K Run/Walk hopes to raise funds for scholarships and the mentoring program. This is also a family event where children can participate in the run/walk. Please sign up and invite your family and friends to join.

If you or your company would like to sponsor this event, please let us know. We work closely with 1st Place Sports to target more than 1,000 runners/walkers through the JAAA website, advertising, newsletters and other promotional materials. There will be a number of vendors on site.

Again, on behalf of the officers and directors of JAAA, I invite you to support this worthwhile program for the community and for scholarships for graduating high school seniors to help deserving students pursue a college education.

If you have questions, please call me at 904-210-8810 or send a message to info@jaxaaa.org. Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to your support.

Click here to Download the PDF

Khmer Thanksgiving Party - Friday, 11/25/11

What: Happy Thanksgiving Party with Young Dragonz Band from North Carolina
When: Friday, November 25, 2011
Time: 8:00 pm - 2:00 am
Where:
Aramaic Palace Hall
St Ephrem Syriac Catholic Church
4650 Kernan Blvd S.
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $20

Featuring:
Young Dragonz Band
Vatanak
Paula
Piseth

Proper Attire
All ages welcome

More info: Chhaya (904) 881-2691

Absolute ICS Diwali 2011 - Saturday, 11/19/11

Presented by: Indian Cultural Society of Jacksonville
What: Absolute ICS Diwali 2011
When: November 19, 2011
Time: 3:00 pm

Where:
UNF Arena
University of North Florida
1 UNF Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32224

Cost: $20

Dance & Music
Gourmet Indian Food
Bollywood Performances

More info: (904) 638-2918 or visit http://jaxics.org

Watch last year's performances.

Orlando Japan Festival 2011 - Sunday, 11/6/11

What: Orlando Japan Festival 2011
When: Sunday, November 6
Time: 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Place:
Village Park at the Village of Hunter's Creek, Orlando, FL 32837
13586 Village Park Drive
Orlando, Florida 32837

Mark your calendar! It is the time again for the annual Orlando Japan Festival!

On November 6th, 2011, from 12 NOON to 5 p.m. at the Village of Hunter's Creek in South West Orlando,the Orlando Japan Association, Inc. will present authentic Japanese entertainments such as Taiko drumming, Classic dance, koto harp performance, martial art demonstration. Local restaurants will present variety flavor of Japan from curry rice to sushi! You will also have chance to shop many cultural item. There will be "Cos-play" contest again this year! So, if you are "Cos-play"fan, dress up and come to show off your creations.

This year, the festival will raise the fund for the Japanese sister city of Orlando, Urayasu city, Chiba. Urayasu has been sustaining damage from liquefaction in aftermath. The festival will donate portion of proceed to Urayasu's recovery effort.

Immerse yourself into Japanese culture!

Admission is free!

For more information, please visit:
http://orlandojapanfestival.com/

Asian American Federation of Florida October Conference - Saturday, 10/15/11

What: Asian American Federation of Florida October Conference
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (ET)

Place:
DOUBLE TREE HOTEL By Hilton
60 South Ivanhoe Blvd
Orlando, FL 32804

To view the agenda and see more information on the event: http://aaffconference-eorg.eventbrite.com/

For more information on the organization: http://www.asianamericanfederation.org/

Heart of Florida Asian Festival - Gainesville - Saturday 10/22/11 - Sunday 10/23/11

Only a short 1 1/2 hr away in Gainesville, and so much to see and do.

From EU Jacksonville:

The festival highlights the rich cultures and traditions of the Asian continent and provides a platform for the Asian community to showcase its heritage. With five stages of entertainment plus a Pan-Asian food court and retail area, the Heart of Florida Asian Festival has something for everyone to enjoy. This year, the festival features internationally known Chinese acrobats, Indian Bhangara dancers, Japanese martial artists, Philippine folk dancers and the beautiful Korean salp'uri performed in traditional dress. Food choices range from sushi to Indian curries to Singapore noodles and Thai iced tea, but a visual feast ensues when local treasure Pam Maneeratana brings a sophisticated grace and delicacy to the food area as she shows artistic mastery of Asian fruit carving. Exhibitions range from Temples and Festivals: A Celebration of Indian Art from the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art Collection in the Main Gallery and Korean paper cutting in the Mezzanine Gallery to the indoor landscapes of the Bonsai Society. A koi exhibition is a centerpiece of the outdoor garden area and all to the backdrop of lovely Asian music indoors and out.

The historic Thomas Center in downtown Gainesville.
352-393-8536 www.gvlculturalaffairs.org

Filipino Pride Day 2011 Official After Party 10/1/11

Who: Hosted by Abstract Entertainment Events
When: Saturday, 10/1/2011
Time: 10pm - 2am

Place:
The Ivy Ultra Bar
113 E Bay St
Jacksonville, Florida

Filipino Pride Day 2011 returns once again on Saturday, October 1st at The Jacksonville Landing on Saturday!!! Come experience the warmth of the Philippines at this FREE family event. Watch cultural performances from award winning dance troupes, enjoy live music and entertainment from local talent, feast on authentic Filipino food, and more from 11am-11pm.

FREE ADMISSION
FREE HEALTH SCREENS
RAFFLE DRAWING

For more info, visit: www.fpdjax.com

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IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING FPD, ABSTRACT ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS:

THE FILIPINO PRIDE DAY OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY AT THE IVY ULTRA BAR.....RIGHT DOWN THE ROAD!!

On the 1's and 2's:
DJ Basic of the Little Green Apples & Bofresco.com


Drink Specials:
$3 Beer Bottles
$4 Special Import San Miguel
$4 Wells
$7 Premiums

Admission:
$5 for 21+
$10 for 18-20

See you all at The Jacksonville Landing AND at The Ivy Ultra Bar!

More info: Filipino Pride Day 2011 Official After Party Facebook event page

Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day) at Wat Kanteyaram 10/1/11 - 10/2/11

Who: Presented by Cambodian American Community Services
What: Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day)
When:

• Saturday, October 1, 2011. Prayers in the morning starting 9am. There will be more prayers in the evening follow by a live band with music and dancing.
• Sunday, October 2, 2011. From 9am. Prayers for our love ones in the morning, food will be served to Buddha monks by 11am. Lunch will be provided for everyone at 12pm. Other activities to follow on Sunday. Expect about 500 to 600 people in attendance.

Where:
Eastern United Temple Foundation, Inc.
Wat Kanteyaram temple
4057 Hunt St
Jacksonville, FL 32254

More info: Cambodian American Community Services

Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day) at Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram 9/24/11 - 9/25/11

Who: Presented by Cambodian American Community Services
What: Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day)
When:

• Saturday, September 24, 2011. Mainly prayers all day from 9am until 6pm.
• Sunday, September 25, 2011. From 9am prayers and then Buddha monks will have their food served to them at 11am. Free admission and food for everyone from 12pm.

Where:
Wat Khmer Savy Rattanaram temple
4540 Clinton Ave
Jacksonville, FL 32207

This Weekend, Sept 24th and 25th, there will be an event happening at the temple located on 4540 Clinton Ave, 32207. It is called Pjum Ben (Ancestor's Day), in translation..it is the service for the departed.

Download Flyer

More info: Cambodian American Community Services

Filipino Pride Day - Saturday, 10/1/11

Taken from their site: http://fpdjax.com/2011/

We Filipinos Inc, in cooperation with First Coast Care Home Health Agency invite you to Filipino Pride Day: a celebration of Philippine cuisine, culture, and art.

Last year, over 15,000 people attended, at least 30 vendors were on location, and more than 50 performers graced the stage. While FPD is the only festival of its kind in Northeast Florida, it is also a fundraising event. Proceeds are donated to worthy beneficiaries that are impacting their communities, locally and in the Philippines. We have four worthy charities that the funds will be donated to for 2011: Philippine Nursing Association, Philippine Medical Society Medical Mission, READ Philippines,
and Knights of Rizal Cultural Center.

Come experience the warmth of the Philippines at this FREE family event. Watch cultural performances from award winning dance troupes, enjoy live music and entertainment from local talent, feast on authentic Filipino food, and more.

• FREE ADMISSION
• FREE HEALTH SCREENS
• RAFFLE DRAWING

Tết Trung Thu - Mid Autumn Festival - Sunday, 9/18/11

What: Tết Trung Thu (Mid Autumn Festival)
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Where:
Losco Region Park
10931 Hood Road South, Jacksonville FL 32287

The Vietnamese Association of Jacksonville is hosting its annual Tết Trung Thu MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL at Losco Region Park on Sunday, September 18th. There will be great food, drinks and games for adults and kids.

Please let your family and friends know about the event and come out to join us! You'll have a super awesome time learning about the Vietnamese culture and a taste of Vietnamese cuisine.

If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or e-mail us at hoinguoivietjaxfl@gmail.com! THANKS!!

Losco Region Park
Address 10931 Hood Road South, Jacksonville FL 32287

More info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175634862513014

PhilFest Revolution 4/9/11 (Tampa)

Saturday, April 9
7:30pm - 11:00pm

Sinagtala Theater
14301 Nine Eagles Drive
Tampa, FL

Going on it's 11th year, "Revolution 2011" is one of PhilFest's main highlights featuring a hip-hop dance contest and performances by the Fil-Am youth. This event will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM at the Philippine Cultural Enrichment Complex Sinagtala Theater at 14301 Nine Eagles Drive, Tampa, FL.

For more information, please contact Melissa Barrido at philfest.revolution@gmail.com or at (727) 459-6413, or Lucy... Bautista at (727) 392-4376. Entrance tickets to PhilFest are $6.00 at the gate and free for children under 5 years old. Advance tickets can be purchased for $5.00 at the following outlet stores in the Tampa Bay area:

Philippine Oriental Store (813) 971-4211
Regina's Food Store (727) 544-7145
Tindahang Pinoy (727) 544-8020
Philippine Grocery Store (813) 854-4546
Mercel Bakeshop (727) 546-3560

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::Cultural Theme/Challenge::
Tinikling Reinvented

::Competing Teams::

Association of Filipino Students (AFS) at USF

Filipino Student Association (FSA) at UCF

iLLstatus Kru

PPAC Youth Crew (PYC)

Tallahassee Community College (TCC)

View Effect

Wicked Elementz

::Exhibitionists::
Banditos
Chris Devera
Defcase
Jon Cardona

::Prizes::

1st Place: $1000

2nd Place: $500

3rd Place: $250

Consolation Prizes: $50

::Announcements::

After-Party hosted by Ocean Blue Sushi Bar

2475 N McMullen Booth Rd
Clearwater, FL 33759

Open til 3am - 20% off entire bill - Specials with PhilFest entrance band

Click here for official event page

Celebrate Asia 2011 - Saturday, 5/7/11

Celebrate Asia 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011
8pm - midnight
(Mother's Day Weekend)
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Downtown Jacksonville

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to recognize, appreciate, and celebrate the vibrant and diverse culture of Asian Americans. This event is a nationally recognized celebration designated by former U.S Presidents and Congress. It is intended to mark the importance of Asian Americans within our communities.

PREMIERE EVENT CELEBRATING ASIAN AMERICANS

Celebrate Asia 2011 will be a night of entertainment filled with celebrities from various Asian countries, flying to Jacksonville, Florida, especially to support this inaugural event. It will be a fun-filled festivity showcasing dancing lions and dragons, Asian celebrities, live Asian music, traditional Asian cuisine, ballroom dancing and more… all in Jacksonville, Florida. We party with our Asian celebrities from as far as Loas, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia, Singapore!

Celebrity appearances by:

Julia Nickson
Bee Vang
Fe Delos Reyes
Prach Ly
Brooke Demetri
Gumby a.k.a Pryce
Ketsana
Gary Perez
Sarah Liu
Alex San Dinero
Amy Chanthaphavong
Jack Ong

The Experience:

Several hundred people  will be dressed up in  the many flavors  of  colors, designs, and varieties of traditional Asian attires like : Khmer dresses,  Filipino Barongs, Saris, Hanbok, Ao Dais, Song Koks, Emperor & Empress costumes, Kimonos, Geishas , Thai dancers with long nails and more!




Food: 

The evening will be filled with a lot of cuisine that you would not find in a traditional Asian restaurant.  Taste the “authentic home cooking” ect. Whole pigs (Filipino and Chinese style), Peking Duck, Sticky Rice, Papaya Salad etc.

Dancing:

We will have Ballroom Dancing in Asian style!!!

*Tango
*ChaCha
*Rumba
*Hustle
*Salsa

For more information: http://www.celebrateasia.net

Hatsume Fair 2011 - 3/19/11 - 3/20/11

This event takes place in Morikami Museum in Delray Beach, South Florida.(5 hours south of Jacksonville)
http://support.morikami.org/site/Calendar/1430834248?view=Detail&id=103582

The 32nd annual Hatsume Fair promises to be a spectacular event for the entire family! Celebrating the first bud of spring, Hatsume, the Morikami’s largest annual event, transforms the normally tranquil Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. The event will feature three stages of continuous entertainment where guests can experience taiko drumming performances, martial art and bonsai demonstrations, cosplay contest and much more! Avenues of artisan booths, anime dealers, plant sales, Asian and American food vendors, the Kirin Beer Garden, children’s activities, and a Bonsai exploration area will also be featured and are sure to delight festival-goers. Event Time: 11am - 6pm Cost: $12/adults, $6/children - Morikami members & children 3 and under FREE In Advance: $10/adults, $5/children - Morikami members & children 3 and under FREE

Advanced tickets on sale!

  Start Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
End Date:   Sunday, March 20, 2011

Networking with the Asian American Community - Wednesday, 1/12/11

Networking With The Asian American Community
Hosted by: Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
6pm
Where: The UPS Store #0391
2771 Monument Road, Suite 29
Jacksonville, FL 32225
Members:  FREE
Guests and Non-members: $10.00

To register, visit this site:
http://www.asianchamberjax.org/calendar

Asian Language Classes

There aren't as many choices this semester, but here they are.

Arabic Language
Mandarin High 
4831 Greenland Rd, Jacksonville
260-3911 ext. 1043
- Registration in main office on Jan 4-6 from 5pm - 8pm. Cash or Money Orders only.
Arabic Level 1 - starts 1/24 - Mondays - 6pm to 8pm - $40 for 6 weeks
Arabic Level 2 - starts 1/18 - Tuesdays - 6pm to 8pm - $40 for 6 weeks

Japanese
Fletcher High
 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach
247-5905, ext. 1008
- Register: Jan 4-5, 6:30 pm - 8pm in the Auditorium, January 6, 6:30pm - 8pm in the Main Office
Japanese, Conversational Beginners - starts 1/19 - Wednesdays - 6:30pm to 8:30pm - $60 for 8 weeks

Russian
Mandarin High
4831 Greenland Rd, Jacksonville
260-3911 ext. 1043
- Registration in main office on Jan 4 - 6 from 5pm to 8pm. Cash or Money Orders only.
Russian Language, Culture and History  - starts 1/19 - Wednesdays 6:30pm to 8:30 pm - $45 for 8 weeks

Oshogatsu - Japanese New Year at Morikami 1/9/11

Date: Sunday, January 9, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Now in its 33^rd year at the Morikami, Oshogatsu - the traditional New Year celebratory festival – is celebrated with games and entertainment throughout the museum and its gardens. The day’s activities will include Japan’s customary rice-pounding, making mochi rice cakes and a sado tea ceremony as well as kakizome, hands-on calligraphy; nengajo, New Year's card making and omikuji, fortune telling. Special appearances by shishimai, the lion dancer are sure to bring in good luck for the New Year!  

The Japanese New Year is celebrated in accordance with the Japanese Zodiac, represented by 12 animals in a 12-year cycle. According to legend, Buddha invited all the animals to his kingdom, but only 12 showed up. Out of gratitude, Buddha named a year after each animal in the order of their arrival: mouse, ox/cow, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, sheep, monkey, rooster, dog and boar. This year, we celebrate the Year of the Rabbit for those born in 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999 and 2011.

GET YOUR TICKETS ONLINE AND SAVE!
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Cost: $8 for adults, $4 for kids (Museum members and children 3 and under FREE)

Tickets at the gate:
Cost: $10 adults, $5 children (Museum members and children 3 and under FREE)

Children's Activities    Entertainment Schedule    Food Menu

Gawad Kalinga Benefit Concert at UNF Robinson Theatre 1/16/11

UNF FSA Presents Gawad Kalinga Benefit Concert
"Ilaw Ng Pag-asa 2011"
Sunday, January 16 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm
UNF Robinson Theatre
RSVP through Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=151721754878394

Come join UNFFSA as we help raise money for Gawad Kalinga; a not for profit organization that helps aid & rebuild less fortunate areas in the Philippines and around the world.
...All proceeds will be going directly towards Gawad Kalinga in an effort to "build communities to end poverty" and make the Philippines a "First World Philippines"

This concert is ONE NIGHT ONLY and will feature both dance and vocal performances by local & national talents including Jeremy "Passion" Manongdo & Leejay Abucayan
(if you dont know look them up on youtube! :D)

So please save the date (JANUARY 16th!) and join us as we all come together for this great cause as we give back to our homeland and help end poverty.

For more information about Gawad Kalinga please visit or
If you are unable to attend and would still like to donate to GK visit
Http://www.gk1world.com/

for any questions please contact:
Shelley Torio: shelley.torio@gmail.com