FCC Indiana Events Archives

June 2008 Events

• June Birthdays

• July 7th, 2008: First day of Chinese Culture Camp run by the Confucius Institute on the IUPUI campus which runs until August 8th. Many of our FCC IN member kids will be attending. For more details, go to http://www.iupui.edu/%7Echina/courses/high-school-students/

• June 14th, 2008: Dragon Boat Festival ..The annual FCC-IACA Dragon Boat Festival will be held on Saturday, June 14 from 11-3 at Eagle Creek State Park. The event is free for members of FCC and IACA, but each family is asked to bring a dish to share. We will be photographing FCC children for the 'back cover' of the 2009 From China With Love calendar at 10:45 sharp - so please get there on time if you'd like to participate! You do need to rsvp by June 11 so that we know who is coming (and have enough hamburgers/hotdogs, etc.) - please email (Kathy Johnson) at and let me know your name and the number of adults and children you'll be bringing with you. (non-FCC members will be charged $5 at the park) Volunteers are very much needed for this event. Please let me know if you'd be willing to help with any of the following:
  1) registration/check-in
  2) games for children
  3) grilling hamburgers and hot dogs
  4) canoe races (timing, start/stop flag waving, etc.)
  
  Thank you so much, and we hope to see you at Eagle Creek Park!
  

May 2008 Events

May Birthdays

April 2008 Events

• April Birthdays

March 2008 Events

• March Birthdays

• March 14th thru the 16th: Jane Brown Weekend Seminar and Playshops for Adoptive Families will take place March 14-16, 2008 at Fairview Presbyterian Church and Early Childhood Program Corner of Capitol and 46th, Indianapolis, IN . If parents sign their children up for a Playshop, they must attend the Friday night Adult Only session. NO exceptions
  
  After their child’s Playshop, the parents will meet with Jane Brown for a 1 hour debriefing about their child’s session. At this time, the children will be in a monitored activity room while the parents meet with Jane.
  
  Download the registration form that includes more information. The deadline for submission is February 5, 2008. If all available spaces for the Saturday and Sunday sessions are full; families will be put on a waiting list. If appropriate, additional sessions will be added.
  
  Children must be 5 before March 14th, 2008 to participate. Children must attend the age appropriate class. NO exceptions will be made.

February 2008 Events

• February Birthdays

• February 2nd, 2008: Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by the IUPUI Chinese School and ICPAI & Lilly. This theatrical event will be perform between 7 and 9PM at the Madame Walker Theatre. For more information, go here or check the web site at http://www.indychineseperformingarts.com/2008_cny_celebration.htm



• February 17th: Families with Children from China -Indiana, ICCCI Lilly Chinese Culture Network,  IACA, the Chinese School of Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis and The Confucius Institute in Indianapolis present a celebration of Chinese New Year at Carmel High School (520 East Main St., Carmel, IN 46032) on Sunday February 17th from 2 to 9PM.
  
  The schedule is as follows:

  • 2:00pm-4:15pm: Carnival games (Freshman Cafeteria)
  • 4:00pm-5:45pm: Dinner (Freshman Cafeteria)
  • 6:00pm-9:00pm: Stage Performance (Auditorium)

  For an update (as of 2/14/08) from ICCCI, please go here.

January 2008 Events

• January Birthdays

December 2007 Events

• December Birthdays

• December 1st, 2007: T he annual all-members meeting be held on Saturday, December 1st from 11:00-11:30am at 4560 Park Avenue.We'll be electing new Board members, reviewing 2007 and planning for 2008 events. (and thank outgoing board members of course) We will also have calendars for sale, if you're starting to think about holiday gift giving. Please join us! It will For more information, contact Kathy at kjohnso@iupui.edu .

November 2007 Events

• November Birthdays

• November 7th, 2007: The annual member meeting will be on November 7th, 8:00 pm at 4560 N. Park Avenue.

• November 11th, 2007: The FCC IN Fall Event will be held November 11th from 4 to 6 PM at the Carmel High School cafeteria. Download the registration form here.

October 2007 Events

• October Birthdays

September 2007 Events

• September Birthdays

• September 16th, 2007: All FCC members and potential Brownies or Jr. Girls Scouts are invited to our Girl Scout Openhouse and Silent Auction scheduled for September 16, 2007 from 3:00-5:00pm at the Epworth United Methodist Church, 6450 Allisonville Road. Traditionally, Troop 42 has been made up of girls who were adopted from China and Vietnam and is the first of its' kind ( that we know of). We make great efforts to incorporate Chinese culture and involve Chinese American role models into our programming. Brownies are for girls entering 1st or 2nd grade. This year we are also starting a Jr. Girl Scout troop for girls entering 3rd grade or older. One favorite feature of our Openhouse is the Silent Auction fundraiser. All proceeds from the auction will be used to support our troop activities. Many of our girls "audit" Troop 42, with their school troop being the one they pay membership to and sell cookies for. Therefore, this auction goes a long way to helping pay for activities germane to Chinese culture and adoption issueis. This is a wonderful time to socialize with other adoptive families, purchase gifts, and support our unique troop. Our Scout families and leaders will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about membership in our troop and our troop activities. Even if your daughter already belongs to a school troop, she is welcome to attend our monthly meetings as an “auditing” member. . Auction items will include signed books, original artwork, jewelry, clothing and gift items. There will also be a nice selection of Chinese related items.To make an auction donation or to learn more about our scouting activities, please contact Charlotte Ottinger at 375-9399 or cottinger@indy.rr.com

• September 29th, 2007: T he wonderful Moon Festival is back again on Saturday, September 29th from 6 to 9PM at the very scenic White River State Park. Bring a picnic dinner, enjoy the moon view and celebrate this important Chinese holiday. Here is the registration form. Please RSVP by September 20th and don't miss this event! Here are some pictures from Moon Festivals we have loved..

August 2007 Events

• August Birthdays

• August 18th, 2007: Saturday, August 18th, join us for the FCC IN Summer Picnic at West Park shelter and water sprinkler park from 4:00PM until whenever people want to leave. The picnic is free to members but please send Erika Gaffin an e-mail at gaffins@yahoo.com and let her know how many adults and children are planning on attending. FCC IN will provide cake, drinks and bubbles. Families are to bring a picnic dinner and of course, their bathing suits, towels, etc. Please join us!

July 2007 Events

• July Birthdays

June 2007 Events

• June Birthdays

• June 16th, 2007: On Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, IACA would like to invite you, your family and friends to their annual Dragon Boat Festival. IACA will provide grilled meat, Tsung­tze and drinks along with activities, games, boat rides and boat races. If you would like to attend, please contact Diana Yung (see contact information below).  Please mark your calendars and bring your friends and family.
  
  Where:Eagle Creek Park Marina 7840 West 56th Street
  Cost: IACA members and member­guests: FREE
  Non­members: $5.00 per person
  Children age from 7 –13 $3.00 
  Children age 6 and under FREE
    Bring a potluck dish enough for your party  and enjoy fun, kids games, Tug­of­war and prizes.
  
  What to bring? If your last name starts with: Bring this dish:
  A—H  Dessert / Sweets / Fruit 
  I—P Appetizers / Breads / Pasta etc 
  Q ­Z  Salads / Vegetable / Snacks
  
  Registration: Please register early; registration ends June 12, 2006. IACA Members: Register with Diana Yung by  email to 2007RSVP@iacaonline.org Non­Members: please mail your check payable to IACA with numbers of your party  to Diana Yung, P.O. Box 18, Carmel, IN 46082-0018
  
  What to bring: Bring what you would normally bring for a picnic.  Items such as blankets, lawn chairs, sunscreen, and outdoor toys and games are recom­mended.  For more information about Eagle Creek Park please see their website:  http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/Eagle+Creek+Park.htm
  
  For further information, go here.

May 2007 Events

• May Birthdays

• May 9th, 2007: The event is “A Taste of Asia” to be held Wednesday, May 9 from 6-9pm at the Gene B. Glick Junior Achievement Education Center at 74^th and Keystone. It is a charity event benefiting Junior Achievement’s International Education Initiatives. Tickets are $25 and the event is open to adults as well as children 12 years and older. This event is very hands-on. There will be a variety of Asian restaurants participating, and activity stands for guests to experience Asian culture such as calligraphy, tai chi demos, and performances by Asian entertainment troupes.. For more information, contact Suzy Leagre at 566-1076.

April 2007 Events

• April Birthdays

• April 28th, 2007:Ma rk your calendars for Saturday, April 28, 2007. FCC IN will be hosting well known adoption related speakers, Jean MacLeod and Doris Landry on Saturday, April 28th from 9:00AM to 12:45PM at the International Medical Group (IMG) at 2960 N. Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN. The topic of their presentation is "Parenting Your Tweenie". A "tweenie" is considered a child between the ages of 8-12yo.
  
  Many of you know Jean MacLeod as the author of “At Home in this World” and “Adoption Parenting: Creating a Toolbox, Building Connections". You can find out more about her at http://www.thewritemagic.com/ . Doris Landry, M.S., is a family therapist with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, and has worked with children adopted domestically and internationally, focusing on treating children from Eastern Europe and Asia. You can find out more about her at http://www.adoptionparenting.net/
  
  For more information and to download the registration form, go here . Please return the form before April 14th.
  
  The presentation main topic will be the extra layer that adoption brings to kids ages 8-12 who are heading into puberty. Our speakers will give parents a basic foundation of understanding, plus practical parenting skills and coping skills to teach their tweenie. Doria and Jean talk about the "Seven Core Issues in Adoption" and go into some detail about five particular roadblocks our adopted kids generally grapple with: anxiety, transition, making friends, sensory issues, risky business/puberty.
  
  The program is being underwritten by FCC-IN so there will be just a small fee to attend - $2.00 for FCC IN members and $5.00 for non members.
  
  Jean MacLeod's acclaimed books will be available for autographing and purchase.
  
  If this information or the information on the registration form doesn't answer your questions, please email Char Ottinger cottinger@indy.rr.com ; Erika Gaffin ( gaffins@yahoo.com ); or Kathy Johnson-Foran ( kjohnso@iupui.edu )

March 2007 Events

• March Birthdays

February 2007 Events

• February Birthdays

• February 10th, 2007: IACA Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by Lilly Chinese Culture Network (CCN); Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc., (ICCCI); and the Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis Chinese School (CCCI) on Saturday, 02/10/2007 at NorthView Middle School on 8401 Westfield Blvd.in Indianapolis from 3:30-9:30 p.m.
  
  The schedule is:
  3:30-6:00 p.m Carnival (Gym), Inclusive games for families/kids/adults
  4:30-6:30 p.m. Dinner (Cafeteria) provided by 8 China Buffet
  7:00-9:30 p.m. Performance (Auditorium) Chinese folk dance/Choir/Ballet/Martial art
  
  Adult $5.00 Free admission for children under 10 yrs. old
  
  To order your ticket, please contact: CCN (Yingying Guo, 277-4324) ICCCI (Keyun Qing, 332-1240) CCCI (Daniel Zhou, 705-9818)

• February 17th, 2007: FCC IN will be holding our third annual Chinese New Year celebration on Saturday, February 17th, 2007 at the Children's Museum. February 17th. Please download the registration form here .
  
  The wonderful ICCI lion dancers will perform and light snacks will be provided. We'll also be taking the back cover photo for the 2008 From China with Love calendar.

January 2007 Events

• January Birthdays

December 2006 Events

• December Birthdays

November 2006 Events

• November Birthdays

October 2006 Events

• October Birthdays

• October 7th, 2006: FCC-Indiana is pleased to present the 2006 Mid-Autumn Moon Walk on Saturday, October 7, 2006, from 6 to 9 PM at the White River State Park Waterfront Pavilion in downtown Indianapolis.  Bring a picnic dinner for your family and enjoy moon cakes, juice boxes and water provided by FCC.  Attendees will receive a lantern and glow stick for a group walk along the river.
  
  2007 From China with Love Calendars will be available to purchase.
  
  We will also be accepting 2007 FCC-Indiana membership renewals at the event.  If you renew by November 30, 2006, the cost will be $30.00.  After that date, the cost will be $35.00  Please download the registration form here , print out and mail in by September 27, 2006.

September 2006 Events

• September Birthdays

• September 16th, 2006: FCC-IN Playdate on Saturday, September 16th at 10:00- Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis.

August 2006 Events

• August Birthdays

• August 5th, 2006: The FCC Indiana Summer Picnic will be held Saturday, August 5th, 2006 at 12pm-2:30pm in Holland Park, Fishers, IN. Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs. Chinese items will be available in a summer marketplace atmosphere. Come and enjoy the park, games and cake! No registration is required and there is no fee for this event.
  
  For park information:please visit http://www.fishers.in.us/department/division.asp?fDD=9-55&location=holland

• August 20th, 2006: FCC-IN Playdate on Sunday August 20th at 1:00PM at West Park, 2700 W. 116th St, Carmel.

July 2006 Events

• July Birthdays

• July 23, 2006 - FCC-IN Playdate on Sunday July 23rd at Northwestway Park, 5253 W. 62nd Street, Aquatic Center, Indianapolis.

June 2006 Events

• June Birthdays

• Saturday, June 17th, 2006: Dragon Boat Festival IACA would like to extend an invitation to you and your family and friends for their annual Dragon Boat Festival at 11am until 3Pm at the Eagle Creek Boat Basin on Saturday June 17th. IACA will provide grilled meat, Tsung-tze and drinks along with activities, games and boat rides. If you would like to join us please contact Diana Yung (see contact information below).

  Cost: IACA members FREE Non-IACA members(*this includes FCC Indiana members that not members of IACA) Adults $5.00 Children age from –13 $3.00 Children age 6 and under FREE
  
  Bring a potluck dish enough for your party
  
  Registration: Please register early; registration ends June 12, 2006. IACA Members: Register with Diana Yung at 317-297-7825 or email to yinlingyung@yahoo.com Non-IACA Members: please mail your check payable to IACA with numbers of your party to Diana Yung, 5124 Greenbraes E. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46234.
  
  The flyer for this can be found here .

• June 25th, 2006: FCC-IN Playdate on Sunday, June 25 - 1:00 Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis.

May 2006 Events

• May Birthdays

• May 18, 2006:The China National Symphony Orchestra 50th Anniversary Concert Tour , organized by: Lilly Chinese Culture Network (CCN) Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc. (ICCCI) , will perform on Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 8:00 pm at the Hilbert Circle Theatre, 45 Monument Circle Indianapolis, IN 46204. Ticket Prices: $20, $15, $10 Tickets are available from CCN and ICCCI Chinese School Program. Contact, ticket and program information at http://www.indy-chinese.com/entertain/CNSO/060518.htm .

• May 20th, 2006 : FCC-IN Playdate on Saturday, May 20 at 3:00PM Roy G. Holland Memorial Park, 116th St. & Holland Dr. in Sunblest subdivision, Fishers.

April 2006 Events

• April Birthdays

• April 1st, 2006: ICC I has graciously invited all FCC-IN members to a Spring Break skating party on Saturday, April 1st, 2006 from 5:00PM to 7PM at the Carmel Ice Station.
  Carmel Ice Station
  1040 3rd Avenue SW Carmel
  Carmel, IN 46033
  Tel: 844-8888
   Admission:
  Free for all ICCCI Chinese School members and FCC Members!
   Shoe Rental:
  $2.00 per person
  
   NOTE: No food and drink allowed to be brought in. There is a concession stand inside the stadium.
  

• April 22nd, 2006: FCC-IN Playdate on Saturday, April 22- 1:00 Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis.

March 2006 Events

• March Birthdays

February 2006 Events

• February Birthdays

• February 4th, 2006 : FCC Indiana is pleased to annouce that our annual Chinese New Year celebration will be held on Saturday February 4th, 2006.at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis from 6:30 to 9:30. Download the registration form here and read below about this fabulous event and how we will offer even more access and play areas at the Childrens Museum than last year:

  - Enjoy many of the museums attractions including Playscape, Science Works and the Carousel Since this is an event to play and explore, only light snacks will be provided.  Please be sure the children have eaten dinner and are ready to have a great time!

  - We are also pleased to announce the return of The Chinese Community Center’s Lion Dancers.

  - FCC Market Place will be open from 6:30 - 8:00 Only, so shop early!

  - The schedule for the evening is:
  6:30: Registration starts (There will be tables for registration, membership directories and gift bags for the children)
  6:30- 8:00: Market Place will be open on second floor Craft table will be open on Carousel level
  6:45-8:30: Buffet with light snacks will be open
  7:00: Photo for FCC Indiana 2007 calendar will take place on the main staircase
  7:30: Dragon Dancing, also at the main entrance area
  9:00: Event Ends

  Volunteers are needed to help out with this huge event.  Please check the box for volunteers on the registration form. We will contact you soon with more information.

  Make reservations early to assure admittance.
   All reservations must be postmarked by January 28, 2006.  Due to the limited space & museum policy, we cannot allow entry without prior reservations

January 2006 Events

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• January 29th, 200 6: The first day of the Lunar New Year - the Year of the Dog! ICCCI will be celebrating the Chinese New Year on the first day, 29th of January at Lawrence North High School from 2:00pm to 8:00pm.
  When: Sunday, 29 Jan 2006, 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Where: Lawrence North High School
                         7802 Hague Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46256
  Program: Children’s Program (2:00 pm – 4:30 pm)
                         Dinner (4:30 pm– 6:00 pm)
                          Performance (6:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
  Ticket:  Dinner and Performance: Adult $10.00, Child $6.00              
                            Performance only: $3.00

    Ticket Purchase:     
    ICCCI Chinese School: Elaine Yeo ( 823-7363, to_elaineyeo@yahoo.com )
     Chinese School in IUPUI: Wendy Lee ( 826-8634, whlee@iupui.edu )
    IACA: Diana Yung ( 317-297-7825, yinlingyung@yahoo.com ) Tickets will be on sale this Sunday at the Chinese School. Please see attached flyer for details on ticket purchase.

December 2005 Events

• December Birthdays

November 2005 Events

• November Birthdays

• November 3rd thru the 6th, 2005: Indy's International Festival will be held from Thursday November 3rd thru Sunday November 6th at Exposition Hall, Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1200 East 38th Street, Indianapolis Tickets are available the door or at AAA Hoosier Motor Club branches and participating Marsh Supermarkets beginning Oct. 10. Indy's International Festival is sponsored by the Nationalities Council of Indiana and celebrates the diversity of our city.

• November 12th & 13th, 2005: FCC Indiana is happy to present our Fall Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th at the Marten House in Indianapolis. The Marten House has reserved a block of 25 rooms for FCC Indiana families at a special rate of $69.00 for the night of November 12th, but the deadline for that special rate has been extended to October 27th - which is fast approaching! Call them today and mention that you're a FCC Indiana family, wanting the special room rate for the Nov 12th.
  
  Marten House contact info is:
  1801 West 86th Street
  Indianapolis, IN 46260
  Main Phone (317) 872-4111
  Online Reservations or
  Reservations (800) 736-5634
  
  Jean MacLeod from  Our Chinese Daughters Foundation will be our guest speaker for two workshops on Saturday:

  • Workshop #1 - Adoption Parenting: A Toolbox from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
  • Workshop #2 - Homeland Visits: Going Back, Moving Forward from 8:00PM - 9:30PM
  Jean is the Director of the Speaker Institute of Our Chinese Daughters’ Foundation (OCDF). She is the mother of 3 daughters, 2 from China. She has participated in 3 China Homeland Tours and led an Orphanage Reunion Tour in 2004. Jean’s book, At Home in this World: A China Adoption Story will be available for purchase at the event. MacLeod's bio is at http://www.ocdf.org/institute
  
  Waiting parents and grandparents are also welcome to attend. Due to the topics being discussed, FCC Indiana requests that children not attend. Childcare will not be provided. Event is $5 per adult.
  
  The schedule of events on Sunday are:

  1:00 – 2:00 Registration 1:00 – 2:30 Crafts and games for kids, snacks 1:00 – 3:00 Marketplace open 1:30 – 2:30 Waiting Families meeting

  2:30 – 3:15 Annual meeting of FCC Indiana members

  3:15 – 4:30 Panda Academy dancers perform

  
  The marketplace on Sunday is scheduled to be the largest yet. In addition, the Panda Academy Dancers will perform to thunderous applause and there will be special craft projects for the big and little kids. Details on other possible activities still pending.
  
  Send in your registration today - the deadline is November 1st. Find the entire registration form here and the mail-in section only here.
  
  Your assistance is greatly needed to help with this event! Please consider checking the volunteer box, indicating your willingness to help at the event for 30 minutes. We’ll contact you to discuss volunteer options. If you have further questions about the event, please contact Erika Gaffin at gaffins@yahoo.com

  Registrations must be received by Tuesday, November 1. Walk-in registrations will not be accepted. Refunds will be given only when request is received in writing 2 weeks prior to event.
  

• November 13th, 2005: FCC Indiana is STILL happy to present our Fall Festival on Saturday and Sunday, November 12th and 13th at the Marten House in Indianapolis (see details above). We're also tickled pink to present a waiting families meeting as part of the Fall Festival - so tickled we are giving it its' very own section of the November Event Calendar. And here are the details:
  
  Attention waiting families! Do you wonder how you'll ever pack an entire CVS into your carryon for you trip to China? Want to know just how long that flight in economy class REALLY is? Desperate for proof that this paper pregnancy really does result in a special delivery? Find out the answers to these burning questions and more at FCC-Indiana's waiting families meeting, part of our Fall Festival on Sunday, Nov. 13. We'll have veterans of the adoption journey to share their tales of traveling during the heat of an Asian summer and the height of SARS and answer any questions you throw at us. If we don't know the answer, we'll divert you with tales of our first diaper changes. You might meet folks you'll eventually travel with. And yes, there might even be a Gotcha Day video to evoke a few tears.
  
  Please join us Sunday, Nov. 13, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Marten House Hotel, 1801 W. 86th St. We'll meet in the O'Meara room. Come early to shop at our FCC marketplace, and stay late to see our Panda dancers in action - but only if you want to! Admission to the Fall Festival is $5 for adults, $3 for children 5 and older.
  
  Please RSVP to Jeni O'Malley at hoozhr1@yahoo.com by Nov. 5. Let us know your name, your agency, and whether you're first-time or repeat adopters and if you're adopting through the waiting child program so we can round out our panel of "experts." The more the merrier!

• November 19th, 2005: St. Elizabeth|Coleman Pregnancy and Adoption Services will provide Transracial/Transcultural Training on Saturday, November 19, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at North United Methodist Church 3808 N. Meridian St, Room 9, Indianapolis. For more information and a downloadable registration form, go here.

October 2005 Events

• October Birthdays

• Oct. 15, 2005: Thanks to new FCC Indiana member Cheryl Cain for organizing the follow fabulous event: On Saturday, Oct. 15 2:00PM come and enjoy the Pumpkin Patch and other holiday favorites at Stoney Creek Farms in Noblesville:
  
  Entry Fee is $5.00 per car and ride to Pumpkin Patch is free. Pumpkins are charged by diameter Tickets: Sold inside for hay ride, haunted house, etc. are $1.00 each. Most things are one ticket...haunted house is 2 tickets.
  
  Then join your friends at China Taste - they have an inexpensive buffet and an open menu as well. They're located at the corner of S.R. 31 and Carey Rd. in Westfield
  
  Everyone is responsible for their own entry fee and dinner cost, but please RSVP by the morning of October 12th, so Cheryl can give the folks at China Taste an idea of how many to expect. Her email is cheryl.cain8443@sbcglobal.net but it may not be functioning so please phone her at 317-815-3769.

September 2005 Events

• September Birthdays

• September 17th, 2005:The IACA (The Indiana Association of Chinese Americans) has invited FCC Indiana to be part of their Mid-Autumn Festival on: Saturday, September 17, 2005 at Lienert’s Gym Camp
  
  They are celebrating this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival with more than just ‘moon-gazing’. Festival activities include singing and dancing around a bonfire like many Chinese tribal people who celebrate their festival. Below are the details and you can download a registration form here.

Location: Lienert Gym Camp
1010 W 64th Street
Indianapolis, IN

Time: Saturday, Sept 17, 2005, 5 -9 pm

Cost: Member: $5/adult, $3/child
Non-member: $6/adult, $4/child

Activities:
5-7:00 pm Picnic (on your own)

7-7:30 pm Performance

7:30-9 pm Mooncakes
Light Refreshments

8-9:00 pm Moon-light Walk with Lanterns
Hay Ride
Bon Fire

Registration: Reservation Required by 9/12/05
Limited Capacity, No Walk-in Please
Email: whlee@iupui.edu
Phone: (317) 826-8634

August 2005 Events

• August Birthdays

• August 13th, 2005: FCC Indiana invites families to meet for this August playdate at 10:00am. Location is tbd! Any suggestions, send them to comments@fcc-in.org.

• August 14th, 2005: There will be 2nd Annual FCC Indiana New Members picnic, Sunday, August 14th, from 12-2pm at the Holland Memorial Park in Fishers, IN. Families with Children from China Indiana hopes that all new members of FCC Indiana will join us - especially soon- to- be or just-became new parents!
  
  Here are the details....
  FCC New Member’s Picnic
  Date: Sunday, August 14th
  Time: 12-2 p.m.
  Roy Holland Memorial Park
  One Park Drive
  Fishers, IN 46038
  Located: Main Park Clubhouse & Pavilion(in the middle of the Sunblest Subdivision)
  116th St. & Holland Drive
  Between Allisonville Rd. & I-69
  
  This is a great time to connect with other families who are waiting or have already adopted children from China. Kids of all ages can have a fun time! Parents can relax in the air conditioned clubhouse and enjoy an afternoon with other FCC families. Plus:
  
  • Awesome Lunch Provided
  • Activities for Kids!
  • Large Playground
  • Fellowship with other families!
  
  The contact person is Jennifer Hoop, one of the organizers from last year's awesome picnic. RSVP by calling her at : 317-823-4711 or email her atl: hoopbrad@hotmail.com . Please RSVP by August 11th so we can have plenty of food & games.

• August 27th, 2005: Learn more about China adoption and meet families that have previously adopted at this free informational workshop sponsored by Great Wall China Adoption. The event will be held August 27 from 3-5 p.m. at the Nora Branch Library, 8625 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46240. To register, e-mail Gregg Hamby at gregg.in@gwca.org or call 317-722-0223.

July 2005 Events

• July Birthdays

• July 9th, 2005: The FTIA (Families Thru International Adoption) Waiting Families and Informational Meeting will be on Saturday, July 9th at St. Luke's Methodist Church on 86th Street. The informational meeting is 9-10:30am and Waiting Families meeting is 11:00 to 12:30.

• July 16th, 2005:FCC Indiana invites families to join them for the July FCC Indiana play date on Saturday, July 16 @ 10:00 at West Park, 2700 W 16th Street, Carmel, Indiana. This park features a water park, swings, slides, and a play "silo". Families can bring picnic lunches - there are no concession stands but picnic tables and rest room facilities are available.

• July 23rd, 2005: FTIA (Families Thru International Adoption) has scheduled their 2005 Celebration of Children Reunion for Saturday, July 23rd at Forest Park, just north of Indianapolis, where they held this year's reunion.For further information, check their web site at http://www.ftia.org/reunion/index.html .

• July 25th thru July 29th, 2005: FCC Indiana in connection with the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center would like to offer a 1 week pilot Culture Camp program from Monday July 25th to Friday July 29th. Flexible ½ day and full days options are available to help with family scheduling and extended day is available as well. Teachers will have experience in Chinese Culture and working with and teaching children. For more information and a downloadable registration form; click here. Deadline for registration is July 1st.

• July 30th, 2005: The adoption agency CCAI will hold its 2005 Midwest Reunion and Picnic on Saturday, July 30th, 2005, at Winton Woods Park, Cincinnati Ohio. This picnic will provide an opportunity to meet up with travel mates, DTC mates, fellow adoptive families, and to meet Josh & Lily, the founders of CCAI. Most importantly, it's an opportunity to HAVE FUN. The event is fully catered, plenty of activities: a playhouse, a working farm, a water park, a playgrounds, and much much more.Please visit: http://ccaimidwestreunion2005.home.insightbb.com/ for more information

• July 30th, 2005: Learn more about China adoption and meet families that have previously adopted at this free informational workshop sponsored by Great Wall China Adoption. The event will be held Saturday, July 30 from 3-5 p.m. at the Lawrence Branch Library, 7898 North Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN 46256 To register, e-mail Gregg Hamby at gregg.in@gwca.org or call 317-722-0223.

June 2005 Events

• June Birthdays

• June 18th, 2005: Saturday June 18th, FCC Indiana will assist the IACA in hosting the Dragon Boat Festival with games, boat rides and a picnic. It will be held at Eagle Creek Park as it has in years past. In addition, FCC-Indiana will shoot the back cover for the 2006 From China with Love calendar. Download a copy of the registration form here.
  
  Details: Dragon Boat Festival
  June 18th, 2005
  Eagle Creek Park Marina
  7840 W. 56th Street
  11am - 3pm
  Children under 6 free
  6-12 $3
  13 to adult $5
  Meats, tsung-tzi and drinks will be provided.
  Bring a covered dish to share:
  A-H  desserts/fruits
  I-P appetizers
  Q-Z vegetable, snacks
  
  There will be boat rides, games for the kids, bubbles, and opportunity to meet and celebrate with our IACA friends.
  
  The back cover of our 2006 From China With Love Calendar will be shot prior to the festival. Bring your camera ready child or children to the marina at 10:30AM sharp!
  

• June 25th, 2005: Great Wall China Adoption will hold a workshop on Saturday, June 25th. Learn more about China adoption and meet families that have previously adopted at this free informational workshop Saturday, June 25, from 3-5 p.m. at Pike Branch Library, 6525 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268. To make a reservation call Gregg Hamby at 317-722-0223 or e-mail deb-gregg@sbcglobal.net

May 2005 Events

• May Birthdays

• May 5th , 6th & 7th, 2005: Last day of Panda Academy for Carmel and Northwood Panda Academy.

• May 7th, 2005: Families Thru International Adoption presents their free International Adoption Seminar in Indianapolis, on Saturday, May 7th, 2005, at St. Luke’s Church (Room E-200), from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FTIA has active adoption programs in China, Russia, Guatemala, Brazil, and India. Check with their web site at http://www.ftia.org/ for more information.

• May 7th, 2005: FCC- Indiana is hosting a parenting workshop on Saturday, May 7th:
  
  BALANCING LOVE AND DISCIPLINE - The Gentle Art of Parenting presented by Michelle Gambs Rohen, MA, LMHC.Ms. Rohen is a private practice counselor and certified parenting instructor with the International Network for Children and Families. Michelle is mom to Grace (age 8) and Charlie (age 6).Michelle just presented Balancing Love and Discipline to 150 Eli Lilly parents to great acclaim!

  DATE: Saturday, May 7, 2005
  TIME: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  PLACE: St. Luke's Methodist Church
  100 West 86th St.
  Indianapolis, IN
  COST: FCC Members - $ 5.00
  Non Members - $ 10.00

  Child care will be provided with your help! Some of FCC-IN's older children (9 and up) are going to help watch the yonger children (assisted by adults), while mom and dad attend the parenting workshop. If you are one of FCC's waiting families and you are interested in helping with child care OR If you have a child that is at least 9 years old, and they are interested in helping with the younger children OR if you have any questions, please email Deb at debs@iquest.net .
  
  You can download more information and a registration form here.

• May 15th, 2005: Here is the info on the next FCC Indiana playdate - it's this Sunday, May 15, 3:00 at Roy G Holland Memorial Park in Fishers In. The park is located North of 116th street on Holland Drive in Sunblest subdivision.
  
  We are encouraging families to bring a picnic and a blanket to eat together. And it's Buddha's birthday!

• May 22nd, 2005: Learn more about adopting from China and meet families that have already adopted at this informative workshop. In addition, a international adoption physician will speak and a social worker will discuss the home study process. This event will be held Sunday, May 22 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Residence Inn by Marriott at the Canal, 350 W. New York St.,Indianapolis, IN 46205. Lunch is provided. To register, call 1-888-493-2645 or go to www.gwca.org

April 2005 Events

• April Birthdays

• April 17th, 2005: First Official FCC Indiana Playgroup of the Season! Sunday, April 17th at 3:00 all FCC families are invited to a play date at Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis.

• April 23rd, 2005: Last day of Panda Academy for Greenwood Panda Academy.

• April 30th, 2005: Great Wall of China Adoption (GWCA) will sponsor a workshop about adopting from China and for prospective families to meet GWCA families, who have already adopted, on Saturday, April 30th from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Nora Branch Library, 8625 Guilford Avenue, Indianapolis, IN. 46240. This event is Free! To register call Gregg Hamby at 317-722-0223 or e-mail at deb-gregg@sbcglobal.net.

• April 30th, 2005:The Saturday Northwood Christian Church Panda Academy classes will hold an informal Recital Saturday April 30th , 2005 – 10:30 am at the Northwood Christian Church – Fellowship Hall (lower level) 46th and Central, Indianapolis. Guests are welcome! Students encouraged to wear their finest Chinese attire.This short recital on April 30th will take the place of the regular class.
  
  The schedule is as follows:
  10:15 – Students arrive
  10:30 – Xiao/Zhong I Dance (instructor Fei)
  10:50 – Zhong I Language (instructor Shen)
  11:00 – Zhong II Language (instructor Yue)
  11:10 – Zhong II Dance (instructor Fei)
  11:30 - Program concludes
  
  Volunteers are needed 15 minutes before and 15 minutes after the recital for set-up and clean-up. Please email Dan Rumreich, Panda Academy Director, at fccpanda@yahoo.com if you can help out.

March 2005 Events

• March Birthdays

• To keep abreast of spring and summer breaks for Panda Academy, check here.

• March 12th, 2005:: Families Thru International Adoption presents their free International Adoption Seminar in Indianapolis, on Saturday, March 12th, 2005, at St. Luke’s Church (Room E-200), from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. FTIA has active adoption programs in China, Russia, Guatemala, Brazil, and India. Check with their web site at http://www.ftia.org/ for more information.

• March 26th, 2005: Great Wall of China Adoption (GWCA) will sponsor a workshop about adopting from China and for prospective families to meet GWCA families, who have already adopted, on Saturday, March 26th, from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Eagle Branch Library, 3325 Lowry Road Indianapolis, IN 46222. This event is Free! To register call Gregg Hamby at 317-722-0223 or e-mail at deb-gregg@sbcglobal.net.

February 2005 Events

• February Birthdays

• February 3rd thru February 5th Panda Academy Spring 2005 classes begin.

• February 19th, 2005: On Saturday, February 19th, 2005, FCC Indiana will celebrate the start of the new lunar year with a Chinese New Year celebration at the Children's Museum. The party begins at 6:30PM and will run until . 9:00PM. The cost will be $15.00 per adult and $10.00 per child under the age of two. Snacks and drinks will be provided instead of a sit down dinner.
  
  There will be no admittance at the door without a prior reservation. Tickets must be ordered and purchased by February 15, 2005 .

  This will be pre-register only - no walk ins - so download and print out this registration form.

There will be food, entertainment, Children’s workshops, and access to three floors in the museum! Ride the carousel, play in the science works area or just sit and watch the water clock in the mezzanine. We'll also present the Chinese Community Center’s Lion Dancers, plus the entertainment of 11-year old Jack Yuan, playing the Er-Hu, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, and our own Da Dancers.

January 2005 Events

• January Birthdays

• January 30th, 2005 :The Indianapolis Chinese Community Center( ICCCI) presents a Chinese New Year entertainment on January 30th from 6 to 8PM at the Lawrence North High School. The Indianapolis Chinese Community Center ICCCI has graciously offered 200 tickets to their Chinese New Year entertainment event to FCC Indiana members on a first come first served basis. They will be donating ALL of the proceeds of the 200 tickets to Heartland Medical Express. For more information and a printable registration form, go here.
  
  On stage: Traditional Chinese Dragon and Lion Dance; Traditional Chinese Music and Dance ; Professional Magic Show And much more.
  
  Ticket Information:
  Ticket price: $10.00,
  Under 3 year old: Free
  Tickets on sale at ICCCI Chinese School & Chinese School in IUPUI
  Phone: 823-7363, 826-8634,
  E-mail:iccci@yahoo.com
  http://www.indy-chinese.com/
  Performance DVD Pre-order: $10.00
  Organized by Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc (ICCCI)

• January 31st, 2005: Deadline for sending in FCC-Indiana membership registration. Any applications received after this date will not be included in the 2005 FCC Indiana directory. Download a registration form here.

• December Birthdays

November 2004 Events

• November Birthdays

• November 7th, 2004: FCC Indiana will host our Fall Open House at the Holiday Inn North at the Pyramids on Sunday November 7th from 1PM to 4PM. Renowned author and illustrator Grace Lin will speak and sign books; the Market place will offer some new products (and sell FCWL calendars), including lifebook and scrapbook supplies ; and ice cream and snacks will be on hand for all.
  
  The registration form for the Fall Open House can be downloaded here.
  
  FCC Indiana families are invited to stay the night at the hotel. Rooms are available for $89 per night plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 317-872-9790 and mentioning that you are with Families With Children From China. Call early to reserve, a small block of rooms has been reserved and the special rate is on a first come first served basis.

  Adults are invited to attend a lifebookclass/scrapbook party at the hotel on Saturday night, hosted by Jennifer Demar of www.scrapandtell.com. You do not need to be an overnight guest at the hotel to attend the lifebook open house. Please go here for complete information on this event..

  Overnight FCC Indiana guests of the hotel are invited to bring the kids to the pool for a splash and some fun pool party games. Pool party starts at 6pm.
  
  There will also be a FCC Indiana Executive Board annual business meeting from 3:15 to 4:00pm which includes election of new officers. (Anyone interested in serving on the 2005 board please contact Neva Ramsey at nev03dfan@aol.com for possible nomination).
  
  If you ar e a Panda Parents Who's Children Will Be Dancing At The Open House:
  
  Please dress your child in the Chinese traditional costume of your choice at least 1/2 hour before the dancing begins. An announcement will be made to bring your child to the ball room side entrance to line up for each performance. Panda Dancing will begin promptly at 2:45pm and feature 3 groups of combined classes. Please check back Friday November 6th either here or the FCC Indiana yahoo group to see if there are any updates or changes.

• November 13th, 2004: FTIA (Families Thru International Adoption)Waiting Familieswill hold a seminar for adoptive parents which will be in Indianapolis on Saturday November 13th, 2004, at St. Luke’s Church, Room E-200, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. FTIA is proud to present the authors of the book “Post Adoption Blues”. If you would like to purchase a copy of the book, they will have some available, and you can purchase them by cash or check. As always, Waiting Families meetings are open to all of FTIA families who have completed their adoptions as well.

• Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving Fall Break from Panda Academy. It will resume the week of the 28th.

October 2004 Events

• October Birthdays

• October 30th , 2004: Saturday, October 30 at On Saturday, October 30 at Eagle Creek Park Heartland Medical Express will host it's annual Walk For Hope. This year they'll be kicking off the Halloween weekend by trick or treating with our favorite little goblins along the course of the walk.

September 2004 Events

• September Birthdays

• September 11th, 2004: Families Thru International Adoption presents their free International Adoption Seminar in Indianapolis, on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at St. Luke’s Church (Room E-200), from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Check with their web site at http://www.ftia.org/ for more information.

• September 18th, 2004: Saturday, September 18th, 2004 Bethany Christian Services ( http://www.bethany.org) will present an general information meeting on their adoption services. All meetings are at the Bethany office, just off of 465 at 56th Street on the east side of Indianapolis - just west of Lawrence Central High School.

• September 25th, 2004 - : Indianapolis Chinese Community Center presents their Mid Autumn Festival Celebration at North Central High School Auditorium, 8550 Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, on Saturday, September 25, 2004.
  
  Culture and Fun Activities start at 3:30 PM:Performance 5:00-7:00 PM:Special Moon Festival foods are available. Admission is $5 regular, $3 for senior & student, $8 at door, VIP ticket $20, free with sponsorship. $1 from each ticket will be contributed to Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation® (MDFF),
  
  Children Under 3 years old are not recommended. On-site babysitting is available at $3/child
  Ticket can be purchased at: Ticket Central at Arts Garden in Circle Center Mall
  Asia Mart at 126 St.; 8 China Buffet; Lucky 8 Buffet;
  Yen Ching Restaurant at 116 St. IUPUI Chinese School;
  ICCCI Chinese School; Chinese Community Church at 116th S
  
  Check with the Community Center web site for further ticket and contact information.
  
  
  (This is NOT the FCC Indiana Moon Festival Walk - see September 26th, 2004 below).

• September 26, 2004: FCC Indiana presents the first annual FCC Indiana Moon Festival Walk and Celebration. This year's Moon Festival, or Mid-Autumn Festival, falls on September 28, 2004 (the 15th day of the 8th lunar month) but the Moonwalk will be held on Sunday, September 26th.
  
  Date: Sunday, September 26th
  Time: 5:30 to 7:30
  Place: Waterfront Pavilion, White River State Park
  On west side of White River, just outside of White River Gardens
  Parking: Zoo/White River Gardens Parking Lot
  
  This promises to be a memorable night. Come and celebrate one of the most lyrical of Chinese holidays. No reservations are required. Admission is $5.00 at the door; children under 10 years are free. Lanterns and mooncakes will be provided.
  
  For more information on the Mid Autumn Festival and the significance of the moon walk and moon cakes, go to :
  http://china.tyfo.com/int/art/festival/middle-autumn/index-midautumn.htm
  http://chineseculture.about.com/library/weekly/aa093097.htm
  http://www.chinapage.com/Moon/moon00.html

• September 28th, 2004: Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, will be the first speaker in Butler University’s 2004-05 Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series. She will speak on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. in Clowes Memorial Hall. Admission is free of charge, although tickets must be obtained at the Clowes box office. More information is available at http://www.cloweshall.org/calendar/event.lasso?-KeyValue=6&-Token.Action=
  
  Tan is one of the most highly acclaimed writers of our time. Her works include The Kitchen God’s Wife, The Hundred Secret Senses, The Bonesetter’s Daughter and two children’s books. In 2003, Tan published a collection of non-fiction work, The Opposite of Fate.

  In 1985, Tan attended a writing workshop for which she wrote the story, “Rules of the Game,” which later became part of The Joy Luck Club , a finalist for the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award that has been made into a major motion pictur

August 2004 Events

• August Birthdays

• August 1st, 2004: The Board of FCC Indiana wants to personally welcome all new members. Please plan to bring your family to a picnic at the Holland Memorial Park in Fishers on August 1st from 2-6 p.m. We have reserved the clubhouse and attached pavilion for a cookout and play time for our children at the playground.
  
  If you've joined FCC Indiana in the last year, or have just felt like you haven’t connected with other families, don’t miss this great time of getting to know each other. You will need to RSVP to Jennifer Hoop at hoopbrad@hotmail.com by July 24th
  
  Directions:s: The Holland Memorial Park is located North on Holland Drive off of 116th St., which is just east of Allisonville Road. Holland Drive is a 3-way stop light. Follow the drive until you dead end into the park and clubhouse

• August 21st, 2004: The Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis (CCCI) has scheduled an informational meeting for FCC families. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce programs at the church which may be of interest to FCC families. These programs include their Chinese language school, Awana and other programs.
  
  There will also be a special speaker - Laura Clark Zhao. Mrs. Zhao grew up in North Carolina but later became a teacher in China, adopted 3 Chinese children and opened an orphanage in Xian with her husband.
  
  The meeting will held from 2-4pm on Saturday at the CCCI (3405 E. 116th St., Carmel, IN 46033). Babysitting will be provided for children of all ages. If interested in attending please RSVP to Becky Ho by August 15th at jbeckyho@sbcglobal.net

July 2004 Events

• July Birthdays

• July 3rd, 2004: Playdate at West Park on 2700 West 116th street in Carmel on Saturday July 3rdt at 10:30. Please join us ~
  
  West Park is a water park so bring swim suits, towels, etc for your kids. There are picnic tables and/or an area to spread out blankets so bring a lunch ~
  
  No need to RSVP.............................hope to see you there! More info on West Park at http://www.ci.carmel.in.us/Parks/parkspages/parksandgreenways.htm.

• July 24th, 2004: On Saturday, July 24th Families thru International Adoption (FTIA) will hold their annual reunion at Forest Park in Indianapolis, Indiana
  
  To find out more visit the FTIA web site.

• July 24th, 2004:Lifebook/Scrapbook Party for Adoptive Families at the Sheraton Indianapolisat Keystone Crossing, on Saturday July 24th from 7PM to 11PM. Jennifer Demar, adoptive Mom, an FTIA family and owner of scrapandtell.com , will host a scrapbooking event for any and all adoptive families.
  
  WHAT: A scrapbooking party for adoptive families (sorry, no kids at this event)
  WHEN: Saturday, July 24th from 7-11pm
  WHERE: Sheraton Indianapolis, Keystone Crossing
  WHY: Because it will be fun!

  For more information and details on how to register, visit http://www.scrapandtell.com/scrapbookparty.html . For great products and helpful information for your lifebook or scrapbook, visit http://www.scrapandtell.com/ .
  

• July 31st, 2004: Families with Children from China – Indiana invites you to attend a day of exploration at The Field Museum in Chicago. The highlight of the trip will be the Splendors of China’s Forbidden City exhibit. The buses will fill quickly so please RSVP soon.

  When: Saturday, July 31, 2004
  Time: Buses from Indianapolis will leave at 6:00 a.m.
  Bus from West Lafayette will leave at 7:00 a.m.
  Cost: Covers bus transportation, general admission into the Field Museum and admission into the Splendors of China Exhibit.
  
  FCC Indiana Members Age 12-Adult $35.00 per person
  (Immediate family members) Under age 12 $15.00
  Under age 3 $10.00
  
  Non FCC Indiana Members Age 12-Adult $45.00 per person
  Under age 12 $20.00
  Under age 3 $10.00

  RSVP: To Neva Ramsey no later than July 5, 2004Please fill out the registration, sign the waiver and mail with a check, made payable to FCC Indiana, to the address below no later than July 5. Download this registration form here.
  
  Neva Ramsey
  5508 North 775 East
  Manilla, IN 46150
  

  For additional details about dining and stroller use, please visit here.
  
  Itinerary: 6:00 am Departure from Indianapolis - Meet at CSO Architects parking lot in the Parkwood Crossing Office Complex, 280 E. 96th Street.

  7:00 am Departure from West Lafayette - Meet at Wal-mart, 2801 Northwestern Ave.
  
  10:00 am Arrival at the Field Museum

  10:15 am to
  4:15 pm Families free to explore museum at their own leisure. The Splendors of China has an admission schedule that will be explained the day of travel.

  4:30 pm Departure from Chicago

  8:30 pm Approximate time of arrival in Indianapolis. (Earlier arrival for West Lafayette families)
  

  Any questions? Email .Nev Ramsey .

June 2004 Events

• June Birthdays

• June 11th - 13th, 2004: FCC Indiana is bringing nationally recognized adoption speaker, Jane Brown, MSW to Indianapolis on June 11, 12, 13, 2004 to present her Playshops for adopted children.The playshops will be held at St Luke's United Methodist Church on 86th Street west of Meridian Street.
  
  An adoption social worker, adoptive mother of children from Korea and China and a member of the editorial advisory board of Adoptive Families Magazine, Jane brings both knowledge and experience to the challenges faced by both adoptive parents and children. She will be available to parents before the group by phone or e-mail and will meet with parents after the group to give feedback on children’s reactions to the experience.
  
  Ms. Brown's schedule is as follows:
  
  SATURDAY
  9:00-11:00 a.m. 5-6's
  11:00-12:00 p.m. parents

  1:30-3:30 p.m. 7-9's
  3:30-4:30 p.m. parents

  SUNDAY
  9:00-11:00 a.m. 10's and up
  11:00-12:00 p.m. parents
  

  For further Playshop schedule, details about Friday night meeting with parents, how to contact Ms. Brown and a registration form, download here.

  For a list of hotels in the area, go here.

• June 19th, 2004: Dragon Boat Festival at Eagle Creek Park Boat Basin from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM . Our hosts are the Indiana Association of Chinese Americans (IACA), but FCC Indiana is committed to contribute by volunteering some form of service. Please contact Nev Ramsey to find out how you can help.
  
  IACA will provide main dishes and drinks along with activities, games and boat rides.
  
  When: Saturday, June 19, 2004
  11:00 am to 3:00 pm

  Where: Eagle Creek Park Marina
  7840 West 56th Street
  Cost: IACA members: FREE
  Non-members:
  Children under the age of 6: FREE
  Children ages 6 to 12: $3.00
  Ages 13 to adult: $5.00

Registration:

Please register early; registration ends June 11, 2004.
To register, send an email to Wei-Bao at WFONG@IUPUI.EDU with the number of guests you will be bringing. Alternatively, you may call Wei-Bao at (317) 875-6063. Additionally, if you would like to volunteer for this event please be sure to include that information with your registration.

What To Bring:

If your last name starts with: Bring this dish:
A to H Main Dish
I to P Appetizers
Q to Z Dessert / Sweets / Fruit

Bring what you would normally bring for a picnic. Items such as blankets, lawn chairs, and outdoor toys and games are recommended.

For more information about IACA, consult their web site at http://www.iacaonline.org/ For more information about Eagle Creek Park please see their website:
http://www.indygov.org/eGov/City/DPR/Parks/List/Eagle+Creek+Park.htm

May 2004 Events

• May Birthdays

• May 29th, 2004: The IACA's Lion Dance Team will be in this year's 500 parade on Saturday May 29th. If you'd like to join the team for future performances, visit http://www.iacaonline.org/ for contact information.

• May 23, 2004: The Indiana Chinese Community Center, Inc. (ICCCI -) has invited FCC Indiana to their family picnic on May 23 from noon to 4:00PM at Fishers Community Park in Fishers, Indiana. Please bring something good to eat - .there will also be a contest for the best dish! Voting will take place and the winner announced at the end of the picnic.

April 2004 Events

• April Birthdays

March 2004 Events

• March Birthdays

• March 13th, 2004 :Families Thru International Adoption will hold an informational meeting on Saturday, March 13th, at St. Luke's Church Room E-200 (Entrance #17), 100 W. 86th Stree tfrom 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.St Luke's is one block west of Meridian on 86th Street.

• 

  March 19th and 20th, 2004: FCC Indiana regrets to announce that best selling childrens' book author and illustrator Grace Lin has had to cancel her her visit to Indiana and FCC Indiana on March 19th and 20th due to family illness. She has graciously offered to appear at the Fall Open House scheduled for November 7th.
  
  If you would like to send a note to Grace and her family, contact Chris Jacobson at cjacobson@woodmaclaw.com

  For more information about Grace Lin, visit http://www.concentric.net/~Gracelin/ .

  
  Ms. Lin is the author and illustrator of the classic Dim Sum for Everyone ; the newly released Robert's Snow and others. She is the illustrator of such favorites as Round as a Mooncake and Round is a Dragon .
  
  
• March 20th, 2004: Families with Children from China - Indiana will presents the Spring Open House from 2 to 4:30 PM at Pike High School. We'll hold an informal Waiting Families meeting; have some crafts for the kids and have plenty of time to visit. The Marketplace will feature a record number of goodies; old and new and Ling Lings will also be selling the items you love plus some exciting new arrivals. If you're interested in volunteering for this event, contact Michele Turner. If you're interested in either attending the waiting families meeting or helping out with waiting families,. contact Judy Woodruff.
  
  For a map to Pike High School, consult Mapquest or Yahoo Maps.
  
• March 27th, 2004: Please join the Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, Inc .and
  Families With Children From China – Indiana for an afternoon of ice skating at the
  Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum on Saturday, March 27, 2004 from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
  

  Snacks will be provided and the coliseum will have a concession stand open. Figure skate rental is $2.00 and hockey skate rental $3.00. Parking is $3.00.
  
  Please RSVP by March 24th to contact Tracy Dawson at redthreadgirl2000@comcast.net or dawsont@mail.ips.k12.in.us