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FCC Indiana
Events Archives
May 2009 Events
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May Birthdays
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May 1st, 2009: May 1st, 2009 is no longer the deadline to enter
pictures of your children for the
From China with Love
calendar.
It has been changed to June 1st.
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May 9th, 2009: Asian Festival at Garfield Park at the Arts Center and Pagoda from 11am to 5PM.
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Troop 42 Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve Meeting
Our May meeting rescheduled for Saturday, May 30th from 3:30 to 6:30
p.m. at Ritchey Woods Nature Preserve in Fishers (10410 Hague Road
Fishers, IN 46038).
In order for badges to be purchased and available on Saturday, we need
to have all RSVP's by Tuesday, May 26th. Please RSVP to Bethann Buddenbaum or Jennifer Ruggles with the following information:
Scout's Name:
Scout's Troop Association (Daisy, Brownie, Junior)
SCHEDULE (REVISED)
3:30 - 4 p.m. Intro by Ritchie Woods staff
4 - 5:15 p.m. Daisies Campfire & Dinner (Hot dogs & S'mores)
Brownies & Juniors out doing badge work
(separate groups)
Guided hike available for parent &
siblings
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Brownies & Juniors Campfire & Dinner (Hot dogs &
S'mores)
Daisies do petal work
Guided hike available for parent &
siblings
We can use all the help we can get at the campfire in order to get the
girls fed and keep them safe. If you can help out at the campfire,
please let us know. The guided hikes have been set up so that the
parents have the opportunity to experience the woods, too, while the
girls work on their badges with their Ritchey Woods guides and leaders.
FOOD
Volunteers to help with snacks-we need ya!
LOCATION & GENERAL INFORMATION
There is limited parking at Ritchey Woods, so carpooling is suggested.
We will meet at the picnic shelter. When you park, look to the southwest
side of the parking lot. You will see a gravel drive. Walk up the gravel
drive until you get to the shelter.For more information on badges and Ritchey Woods, visit the Troop 42 web page.
April 2009 Events
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April Birthdays
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April 26th , 2009: Kite Making with Troop 42 at the Herron School of Art
and Design @ 735 W New York Street, Indy from 3 to 5:00PM.
Our host will be Valerie Eickmeier with Kathy Vasil as the Troop 42 liason.
March 2009 Events
March Birthdays
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March 14th, 2009:
Saturday March 14th, join
Families with Children from China (FCC) and Korean Focus-Indiana
(KFI) for a seminar on the necessary skills and tools for initiating
adoption conversation with your child at St Richards School at 33
East 33rd Street, Indianapolis from 9AM to 2PM.
Keynote
speaker (TBA) will discuss the importance and value of creating an
open atmosphere for ongoing and age-appropriate adoption talk with
your child Jennifer
Demar from Scrap and Tell
(www.scrapandtell.com
) will address the “whys” and
the “hows” of creating a lifebook for your child An
adoptive parent panel will share their experiences talking to their
children about adoption and what they have since learned from these experiences.
Following
the formal program, there will be an opportunity to shop for lifebook
materials. For more information, take a look at the
event flyer.
To
the event registration form, print
this out
and send it in - early
registration is February 28th.
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March 22nd, 2009: Troop 42 meeting on paperbag
scrapbooking and the traditions of Asian book making.
Details are here.
February 2009 Events
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February Birthdays
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February 15th, 2009: Sunday, February 15th, Troop 42 will meet at the Indiana State Museum for a special program , "On My Honor:Girl Scouts Since 1912". Snack at the LS Ayres Tea Room and special exhibit tour. Details to
follow at a later date.
Note: Meeting is earlier than usual because tea room closes at 2:30.
Will provide exhibit tour start time at later date if you are unable
to come to the tea room.
January 2009 Events
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January Birthdays
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January 10th,2009: IMA’s “Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s
Ming Dynasty” :
a special tour for Girl Scout Troop 42 on Saturday, January 10, 2009
from 2:45 to 5 pm ! Visit Troop 42's web page for further
details...
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January 17
th, 2009: The Lunar New Year celebration will be celebrated by ICCCI
and FCC on Saturday, January 17th at the Carmel High School from 3 to 5:5:15
with dinner to follow. Please download the
form here
for tickets and for more information
regarding the schedule of events.Tickets have to be received by January
5th, 2009 or you can purchase them at Carmel High School at Carmel High
School, Greyhound Station on December 7, 14, and January 11 from 1-3
PM.
FCC Members: Mail checks made out to ICCCI to Kathy Johnson, 4560 Park
Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46205 and you can pick your tickets up at the
event – ticket
orders MUST be received by 1/5/09) Adult: $8 ($12 for nonmembers)
Children (4-18): $8 ($12 for nonmembers)
Children (3 and under): Free (no seat)
Dinner Ticket: $5.00 boxed dinner or pizza.Again, download the form using the
link above. Further
questions- email : Xiaohua He (
huangxiaohuahe@yahoo.com
)
December 2008 Events
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December Birthdays
December 13th, 2008: Girl Scout Troop 42 attends Disney
on Ice at Conseco Field House on Saturday December 13th at 11:30AM.
December 18th,2008: This is the deadline to RSVP
for the IMA’s “Power & Glory: Court Arts of China’s Ming Dynasty” :a
special tour for Troop 42 on Saturday, January 10, 2009 from
2:45 to 5 pm ! You must RSVP by today so that the museum can
staff appropriately.
Details...
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December 31st,2008: Be sure your
membership application
for FCC-IN has been sent in. Those postmarked by December 31st, 2008
will be included in the FCC-IN 2009 directory.
November 2008 Events
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November Birthdays
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The following conference has been
postponed until spring. Please check back for details. November
7th, 2008: On Friday, November 7th, Indiana
University will host a comprehensive conference that will
examine the medical, social, psychological and familial challenges
of "special needs" adoptions.
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November 14th, 2008: Friday 11/14 at 6:30 at St.
Richard's School @ 33rd & Meridian ( 33 E. 33rd Street) in Indianapolis,
FCC-IN will host 2 events. First will be
an all members meeting.
Following this meeting, where all members of FCC IN are invited
to attend, Dr. Changfu Chang will be presenting his documentary
Long Wait Home and taking questions . For more information
please refer to this web site:
http://www.lovewithoutboundaries.org/lwfh/index.html
or email
Jill Henry
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November 15th or 16th, 2008: Gingerbread House meeting:
Chinese architecture; Scouts will decorate individual gingerbread houses
and then create a house together to submit to Conner Prairie's contest.
Plus they'll learn about Chinese architecture. Troop 42 parents - help
is needed. Location and time is TBD.
November 20
- to November 23rd, 2008: The wonderful International Festival. The web site is
here
. Peruse the pictures of years past and you'll get
a good idea of what a fun event this is: everything from traditional
Chinese dance to rousing bagpipes; wonderful Jamaican food and deserts from
Syria. This year, the International Festival is very proud to announce that
the Peking Opera will be performing every day. That is quite a coup!
We're calling Saturday November 22nd
from 4PM to 7PM "FCC-IN Time". Let's meet at the IACA table ( Indiana Association for Chinese Americans) and we can roam together.
October 2008 Events
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October Birthdays
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October 11th, 2008: It's the first annual FCC IN Pumpkin
Patch at Greendell Mulch & Mix, in Mooresville, Indiana - a fall family
event to be held on Saturday, October 11th from 2PM to 5PM. Bring
a picnic lunch or purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, cookies,
cidar and other concession classics.
The glorious
2009 From China with Love calendar
will make its' debut and will be available for purchase and holiday
giving.
The pumpkin patch features
pumpkins, hayrides, a corn hole, and a corn maze for all to
enjoy. The corn maze is $5.50 per person which includes a small pumpkin
( 4 and under are free)
Troop 42 will have an informal meeting from 3 to 4. We'll discuss pumpkins here and in China, and Halloween type celebrations here and in China. Scouts, please wear your vests or sashes - but snacks will not be provided. This meetings coincides with the FCC-IN Pumpkin Patch Event.
Greendell Mulch is located at 749 West SR 42 in
Mooresville Indiana , 46158, Phone number 317 996 2826. For
further information, contact
Karry Ebert.
September 2008 Events
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September Birthdays
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September 13th, 2008: FCC IN is partnering
with
Chinese American organizations from Indianapolis to
launch an inaugural Chinese Festival: Speedway to the Great Wall.
It will be held in Military Park in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday,.
September 13th. The festival with begin at 11:00 and end at 9:00PM. Over 5000
people are expected to attend.
In keeping with Chinese custom, the Chinese festival
will close in the evening with a lantern ceremony on Central Canal.
Mayor Gregory A. Ballard
has said “For the first time, Indianapolis will host a festival to
celebrate and honor the Chinese people in our city.”
Some of the activities will be:
Children's
Games
Tai
Ji
Chinese
Culture Exhibit
Dance
Performance
Asian
Food
Moon
Cake
Chinese
Art & Craft
Volunteers for this event are urgently needed. To find out more, please
go
here
and then fill out this
form here
.
For
more general information on the event , visit
http://www.indygov.org/eGov/Mayor/Diversity/Latino/072808a.htm
or
contact
International & Cultural
Affairs
2501 City - County Building
200 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 327-7955
Fax: (317) 327-5271
E-mail:
crequiz@indygov.org
August 2008 Events
July 2008 Events
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July Birthdays
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July 19th, 2008:
Tai
Chi Master Sitan Chen will come to Indy to have an instructive
performance on July 19 from 3 to 5PM at the Carmel High School
freshman cafeteria, sponsored by the ICPAI – Indy Taiji Health
Club.
For RSVP information and more,
go here.
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July 20th: On Sunday July 20th, there will be a
Chinatown Summer Fair (29th Annual)
starting at 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.featuring: A Lion Dance procession at 12:30
p.m., welcome at 1 p.m. starts at the Main Stage (23rd St. & Wentworth
Ave.) with Asian cultural entertainment and live music. A taste of
Chinatown's many restaurants, local unique gift shops, Chinese art's
and craft's exhibit, street vendors with an array of merchandise and a
children's area (24th Place & Wentworth) for a day long family event.
June 2008 Events
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June Birthdays
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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/
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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
March 2008 Events
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March Birthdays
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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
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February Birthdays
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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
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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
December 2007 Events
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December Birthdays
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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
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November Birthdays
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November 7th, 2007: The annual member meeting will
be on November 7th, 8:00 pm at 4560 N. Park Avenue.
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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
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
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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
June 2007 Events
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June Birthdays
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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
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May Birthdays
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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 74th 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
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April Birthdays
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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
February 2007 Events
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February Birthdays
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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)
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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
December 2006 Events
November 2006 Events
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
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August Birthdays
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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
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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
.
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June 25th, 2006: FCC-IN Playdate
on Sunday, June 25 - 1:00 Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road,
Indianapolis.
May 2006 Events
May Birthdays
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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
.
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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
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April Birthdays
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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.
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April 22nd, 2006: FCC-IN
Playdate on Saturday,
April 22- 1:00 Holliday Park, 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis.
March 2006 Events
February 2006 Events
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February Birthdays
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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 Birthdays
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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
November
2005 Events
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November
Birthdays
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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.
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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
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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 |
| 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.
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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!
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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
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October
Birthdays
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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
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September
Birthdays
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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
September 18th, 2005:
FCC-Indiana is proud to announce the second annual FCC Indiana
Mid-Autumn Festival/Moon Walk at White River State Park WaterFront
Pavilion in downtown Indianapolis, Sunday, September 18th,
2005 from 6-9pm.
Bring a picnic for your friends and family and enjoy traditional
moon cakes and lemonade provided by FCC Indiana. The fee
is $5.00 per adult FCC Indiana member and
$7.50 per adult non- member of FCC Indiana. Children under
18 are free. Go here to read the information
flyer and here
to download the registration form. .
August 2005
Events
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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.
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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
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July
Birthdays
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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
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June
Birthdays
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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!
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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
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May
Birthdays
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May 5th , 6th & 7th, 2005: Last day
of Panda Academy for Carmel and Northwood Panda Academy.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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April
Birthdays
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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.
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April 23rd, 2005: Last day of Panda
Academy for Greenwood Panda Academy.
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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.
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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
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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
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February
Birthdays
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February 3rd thru February 5th Panda
Academy Spring 2005 classes begin.
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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
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January
Birthdays
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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)
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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 2004 Events
November 2004 Events
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November
Birthdays
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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.
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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.
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Week of November 20 - Thanksgiving
Fall Break from Panda Academy. It will resume the week of the
28th.
October 2004
Events
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October
Birthdays
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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
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September
Birthdays
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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
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August
Birthdays
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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
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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
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July
Birthdays
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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.
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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/ .
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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
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June
Birthdays
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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.
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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
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May
Birthdays
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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.
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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
March 2004 Events
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March
Birthdays
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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
February 2004 Events
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February
Birthdays
February 13th, 2004: To celebrate the Indianapolis debut of superstar pianist Lang Lang, the
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra invites members of the Indiana Chinese-
American Professional Association, Asian-American Alliance of Indianapolis,
Indiana Association of Chinese-Americans, and Families with Children from
China to attend a concert on Friday, February 13th at 8:00 p.m. in the Hilbert
Circle Theatre at a 10% discount. As an added bonus, the ISO is throwing a free
pizza party afterwards and Lang Lang will be there too!
To order tickets, please call the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Box Office
at 639-4300. To receive the discount, please identify yourself as
a member of one of the organizations listed above. Seats will be located
in the second mezzanine based on availability and this offer is not valid for
previously purchased tickets. Adult seats at the discount rate are $24.30
and student tickets (up to age 18) are $12.
The free pizza party is in the Wood Room on the second floor
of the Hilbert Circle Theatre right after the concert. Lang Lang will also
be signing CDs during intermission.
If you would like to know more about Lang Lan! and his fascinating story, please
visit his website at http://www.langlang.com/.
January 2004 Events
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January
Birthdays
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January 17th, 2004: Our
family & friends have been invited by the IACA (Indiana
Association of Chinese-Americans) to celebrate the Lunar New Year
(Year of the Monkey - the year 4701 ) on January 17th at 5PM. As in years
past, this celebration will be filled with entertainment for everyone
and a Chinese dinner buffet.
Due to mandatory fire code regulations,
IACA had asked us to limit our guests to 240 - and they will be doing
the same. FCC Indiana received well over requests for over 240 people. Therefore
we regret to say that registration is now closed. And we regret to say
also - there are no walk-ins at the door!
When: Saturday, January 17, 2004
Time: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Check-in
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Entertainment
Where: Carmel Clay High School, Cafeteria
520 East Main Street
Carmel, Indiana 46033
Cost: FCC and/or IACA Members (ages
13 to adult): $15.00
*Non-members (ages 13 to adult): $20.00
Children ages 3 and under: $3.00
Children between the ages of 4 and 12: $7.00
*Note – Non-members include extended family and friends who are not
FCC dues-paying members.
IACA has requested ten volunteers from FCC Indiana. Please contact Michele
Turner if you can help out. We've been able to provide our children
with so many more cultural events (New Year, Dragon Boat, Moon Walk) because
of IACA helming them. It'd be great to show how much we appreciate that
and and that we recognize how important these celebrations are to our families.
Besides, they are fun!
Reminder for IACA Members: For IACA
members who have not already paid their dues for 2004, please send your
IACA membership renewal forms and payment as soon as possible so that
we can include you in the IACA directory and keep your membership current.
Additional member application forms may be obtained at the following
web site: http://www.iacaonline.org/Application.
January 22nd, 2004: Lunar New Years Day
January 24th, 2004: The Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis Chinese School (CSCCCI)
has graciously extended an invitation to FCC Indiana families to join in
on their Year of the Monkey celebration.
The program will include fun and games for the children and food and
entertainment for all.
The celebration begins at 10:30 am and runs til 12:30pm on Saturday
January
24,
2004. The Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis is located
in Carmel at 3405 E. 116th St.
For more information please see the program posted at this link:
http://indychinesechurch.org/school/index.htm
- January 27th, 2004: Spring semester
for Panda Academy begins the week of January 27th, 2004. See the Panda
Academy page for
details.
December 2003 Events
November 2003 Events
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November
Birthdays
November 1st, 2003: Saturday,
November 1st, Families Thru International Adoption (FTIA)
will be presenting a free Informational Seminar at St. Luke's Church,
100 E. 86th
Street, Room E-200 from
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
There will be a Waiting Families meeting the same day at
St. Luke's from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The topic for the Waiting
Families meeting will be Meeting Your Child: Expectation
and Realities and will
be presented by our FTIA staff. We encourage
everyone in the process of adopting or who have completed their adoption
to attend
and take advantage of this important information. If you have
any questions, please let us know.
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November 1st,
2003: FCC Indiana Fall Event on Saturday, November 1st from 3 to 6:00PM
at Carmel United Methodist Church on 621 South Range Line Road in Carmel,
Indiana. Enjoy
an informal get-together; see the Panda Academy dancers; shop at the
marketplace and thrill to the antics of Jungle John and the Animals of
Asia.
Schedule of Events
Registration 3:00PM
Pitch in snacks 3:30
Panda Academy Dancers 4:00
Jungle John and the Animals of Asia
5:00
Marketplace Open 3:00 to 4:00
and 5:00 to 6:00PM
Pitch-In Snacks Assignments*
A-E ~ Appetizers/Finger Food
F-J ~ Chips, Dips, Salsa
K-0 ~ Cheese/Veggies & Dip
P-T ~ Cookies & Sweets
U-Z ~ Fruit or something fruit based
*Please Bring enough for your family plus two!
*Anyone willing to make a pasta and/or green salad dish instead of their "assignment" -
please feel free!
Check here for
a map and directions to the church. Volunteers - we need 'em!
To volunteer for marketplace, email Teresa McClain at Mcclaintrio@aol.com .Tto
volunteer for set up, pitch in , general wrangling and tear
down, please email Judy
Woodruff or call Michele Turner at 317 295 1654.
You can also download a copy of the Fall
Open House 2003 Flyer.
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November 7th - 8th, 2003: Come
and see the Older Panda Dancers at the International
Festival in Exposition Hall at the Indiana State Fair
grounds on Friday, November 7th at 6:30 and
Saturday, November 8th at 5:30. For more information
or to confirm performance times, consult the Indy
International Festival 2003 web site.
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November 22nd, 2003:
The
International Adoption Clinic and Clinic founder and
director Dr. James Conway will host a International
Adoption Conference on Saturday November 22nd, 2003
from 8AM to 1PM at
the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children. It
will be held at the Riley Outpatient Center basement
auditorium. and feature talks on traveling internationally
with children, medical issues in international adoptees,
basic neurodevelopment in children, and attachment
issues in adopted children.The conference will be helpful to
anyone involved with international adoption.
There will
be space available for organizations
and agencies that wish to display (as they did last
year). They should contact Denise Shalkowski at 317-274-7260
if they are interested.
Find here
a downloadable registration form for the
conference and here is a map
of Riley Hospital Outpatient building and parking .
November is Adoption Awareness
month.
October 2003
Events
September 2003
Events
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September
Birthdays
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September 6th, 2003: First
Annual FCC Indiana Trip to Chinatown in Chicago on Saturday , September
6th. FCC Indiana members are welcome to attend a fun day of
food, shopping, and exploring at Chicago’s Chinatown. Two charter
buses have been reserved for our travel. Please, RSVP early to insure
your seats for this exciting trip.
~ The Day's
Itinerary ~
7:30 AM Meet at St. Luke's Church located at 100 West 86th Street,
Indianapolis.
(We will have one fifteen minute break during travel)
11:30 AM Arrival at Chinatown
11:30 - 3:45 Families on their own to explore, eat and shop
4:00 PM Bus will depart. (We will again have a break during travel.)
8:00- 9:00 Arrival in Indianapolis
The cost is $10.00 per FCC Indiana member and $20.00 for non-FCC Indiana
member. Please RSVP by August 15th by sending in your
registration
form
and payment to:
Neva Ramsey
5508 North 775
East
Manilla, IN
46150
Payment and registration form must be sent
in no later thanAugust 15th in order to reserve a seat. If
you have any questions, please feel free to contact Neva Ramsey at
Nev03dan@aol.com
or
(765) 763-7483.
Just a reminder for families living in or
near Lafayette: there
will be a bus pickup at the Meijer store. The store is located at 4901
SR 26.
The bus company recommends that families meet at the
store at 8:45 AM in the hopes that the bus would be there between 8:45 and
9:00 AM.
The store has been gracious enough to allow us to use their
parking area. We need to meet at the corner of the parking lot
by the Meijer's gas station.
If you are interested
in the Lafayette pickup please indicate so on the RSVP
or email Neva Ramsey at
Nev03dan@aol.com
.
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September 9th thru 13th: Fall semester
for
Panda Academy
begins!
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September 13, 2003:
Indiana
Association of Chinese Americans, Inc
presents the annual
Moon Festival Walk and Celebration. This year's Moon Festival,
or Mid-Autumn Festival, falls on September 11, 2003 (the 15th
day of the 8th lunar month) but the Moonwalk will be held on
Saturday, September 13th.
The event
is confirmed for Saturday, September 13 (with
an optional picnic of BYOF to start at 5:30) at the White River
State Park. The
walk will start at
dusk (approximately 7:30). All IACA members are free, but FCC members (if not
IACA members) must pay $3 per person (including children) at the door that night.
We will meet at the west
shelter house – the same place as last year, which is
on the west side of the river next to the White River Gardens.
Parking is free at the
Zoo after 5 p.m. that day
RSVP to Lee Ann Hoy at
317-885-9469 or
lee.ann.hoy@nmpct.org
.
Be sure to
include your family names – number of adults – and number
of children. Please RSVP before September 1st.
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September 27, 2003
:
The 2nd Annual Heartland Medical Express Silent Auction will be held
the evening of Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 6:30PM. The auction
will be held at the beautifully restored Irvington Masonic Lodge, 5515
E. Washington Street in Historic Irvington (east side of Indianapolis).
For more information or to make a donation, please contact Charlotte
Ottinger at
Cottinger@indy.rr.com
.
Here is a link for
directions
.
The silent auction is open to the public and admission is free. Not only
will this fundraiser help us to continue to financially meet the medical
needs of children in Chinese orphanages, but it will be an exciting social
event! The selection of auction items will be extensive, with a variety
of price ranges, and there will be door prizes for children and adults.
We are still in need of donations!
Perhaps you would like to make a donation in honor of the child you
adopted from China. Or maybe your FCC group, travel group or orphanage
group would like to donate an item or gift basket. If you own a business
or manufacture a product and would like to donate something, we would
be more than happy
to display any advertising materials, catalogs, order forms, or brochures
next to your donated item. No donation is too big or too small! We
are particularly interested in bed & breakfast
packages, quality antiques and jewelry, gift items and restaurant certificates
from around the country.
August
2002 Events
July 2003 Events
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July
Birthdays
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July 12th,
2003: the 3rd annual Heartland Medical Express Walk for Hope
on Saturday, July 12th, starting at 9AM. The Walk for Hope is
a family non-competitive 3.1 mile walk to benefit children in
China who require much needed medical assistance; assistance
that is coordinated from start to finish by Heartland Medical
Express..
So all you Walkers with Hope - meet at Eagle Creek Park (7840 W. 56 th Street)
at the Beach Area at 9am!
The registration details are as follows:
Pre-Registration: Must be received by July 07. Fee is $20.00 per adult and
includes T-shirt. No fee for pre-registered children AND each will receive
a (free) T-shirt.
Registration forms can be downloaded here.
However, if you are interested in pre-registering please contact Mark Renholzberger
via e-mail at markrenholzberger@hotmail.com or
phone 250 - 8211. Day of Event Registration: Fee is $20.00 per adult but does
not include a T-shirt.
June 2003 Events
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June 2nd - June 9th: FCC Indiana and
Adamson's Karate Studios present Summer Day Camp 2003 JUNE 2-6 from
1-4PM at Adamson’s Karate Studios, Inc., 271 Merchants Square,
Carmel, IN 46032. The cost is $80.00 per student and children 4 years
old to teenagers can enroll. This class is open to FCC Indiana
kids, siblings, friends, cousins- suitable for all ages and beginners.
Students will be placed in age appropriate groups. To register, call
317. 844. 0657.
Adamson’s
Karate has been in Indianapolis for 25 years. They are piloting
a new class combining Chinese language learning and Karate.
This program may be available in many of their schools around
the city next year so your child can continue if interested.
Adamson’s also offer a wide variety of summer classes
for students who want to continue after camp.
Have your student wear stretchy,
cool clothing and send a water bottle.
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June 7th, 2003: The Dragon
Boat Festival at Eagle Creek Park Marina at
7840 W. 56th St. with Indiana
Association of Chinese-Americans (IACA); The Indiana Association
of Chinese Americans has once again invited Families with Children
from China - IN to join them in celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival!
This event is free for IACA members. Fee for non-IACA members is $5
for ages 13 to adult; $3 for 6-12 year olds, free for 6 and under.
The festivities run from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, June 7th. There will
be boat rides provided and games for both adults and children including
dragon races! Bring what you would normally bring for a picnic. Items such
as blankets, lawn chairs, and outdoor toys and games are recommended.
Please register early, registration
ends May 31, 2003. To register, send an E-mail to Peter Yueh at pmyueh@aol.com with
the number of guests you will be bringing. Alternatively you may call
Peter at 317-569-0135. Also, if you would like to volunteer for this
event please include that information with your registration.
IACA will provide main dishes and drinks along with activities, games and
boat rides. Families are asked to bring a dish (first letter of last name):
A- H = Side dish/Salad
I-P = Appetizers
Q-Z = Dessert/Sweets/Fruit
Some other things to remember:
- For non-IACAmembers: Your RSVP
includes two parts. 1) emailing Peter Yueh AND 2) by sending your check
to IACA by May 31! The IACA address is: IACA, P.O. Box 18, Carmel,
IN 46032 - c/o Dragon Boat Festival, Jessica Chai.
- Everyone should bring ONE OR TWO
dishes that corresponds with the first letter of their last name (see
above) - to be sure we have enough food. Meat, beverages and plastic
tableware will be provided.
- There is no "discount fee" for
FCC members who are not IACA members! You must be a member of IACA
to attend "free." FCC members must pay the events costs if
they are not IACA members!
And volunteers - we need 'em!
Set-up volunteers - We need about four people to arrive at 9 a.m. and help
move picnic tables, set up grills, etc.
Cooks -- We need about four cooks
to help grill hotdogs, hamburgers and chicken wings.
Drinks -- Can someone bring enough
Kool Aid for about 100 kids?
Kids Activities -- need potato sacks
and helpers
Father's Day presents -Volunteers
to coordinate this. Ideas? Crafts? Paint shirts that we each bring
from home? Need both coordinator and helpers
Clean Up --We will need about six
volunteers to help clean up after the event.
Calendars -- TBA by calendar committee
For more information about Eagle
Creek Park please see their website:
http://www.indygov.org/indyparks/funfinder/indyparks_tour/park_eagle_creek.html
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Attention
current FCC Indiana members . . . We will be holding a group shot for
the back cover of the 2004 From China with Love Calendar just prior
to the "Panda Academy Walk in the Park" at Holliday Park
on Saturday, June 26th. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. in front of the fountain
(same place as last year). The photo will be shot precisely at 9:45
a.m., so please arrive in plenty of time.
The photo will be casual, so
the kids may wear whatever they plan on wearing
to the picnic. The website for
Holliday Park is
http://www.indygov.org/indyparks/funfinder/indyparks_tour/park_holliday.html
Postcards with this information
will also be mailed to members this week.
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June 26th, 2003: Panda Academy Walk
in the Park! The Northside Saturday Panda Academy
classes are hosting a special event at Holliday Park on Saturday June
26th at 10:00 am. This event is to make up for a snow day. Students
from all Thursday, Friday and Saturday Panda Classes are welcome to
join in!
Two of our wonderful Panda instructors,
Nancy and Fei, will lead a Chinese themed "Walk in the Park" during
which the children will learn Chinese phrases for common sights and
sounds at the park. In case of rain we will tour the Nature Center.
Schedule:
Saturday June 26th 10:00
AM - Arrive at Holliday Park
10:30 AM - Meet in front of Nature Center for "Walk in the Park"
11:30 AM - Playground or Lunch time ("bring your own")
Holliday Park is located at 6363 Spring
Mill Road, Indianapolis. See link below for a Map and more information. The
park does not allow reservation of picnic tables so plan to get there early
if you want one.
http://www.indygov.org/indyparks/funfinder/indyparks_tour/park_holliday.html
If you have any questions please
contact Dan Rumreich at FCCPanda@yahoo.com
P.S. If you have not already done so - please take the time to complete
the Spring semester Panda
Academy Feedback form . The form is now fully automated.
May 2003 Events
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May
Birthdays
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May 1st, 2003: The Chicago Consulate
has verified that, effective May 1st 2003, they will be
follow the directive from the China Embassy regarding Visa service and
increased fees.
The fee service
changes are listed here.
This information is courtesy of
Denise Hope and There's
Always Hope! Courier Service .
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May 10th, 2003: Greenwood Saturday
Panda Academy class make-up for snow day in February class. There
will be no Northwood class on May 10th - we hope to have a "walk
in the park" with our Panda Teachers later this summer. Class
resumes in the fall.
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May 10th, 2003
: 26th Annual Multicultural/International Festival will be held on
on Saturday May 10th, from 10-4p.m. at Glendale Mall. Our very own
Panda Da dancers are going to perform at 2 p.m!
This event is sponsored by the IPS office of multicultural education
and the Indianapolis Education Association. Parents, friends and family
- your assistance is needed! If you have time to share, please call
Tracy Dawson at 841-7687 or email her at redthreadgirl2000@comcast.net
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May 10th, 2003: FTIA Informational
meeting for all
those prospective adoptive parents on Saturday, May 10th in Indianapolis.
FTIA will have the latest information about China, Russia, Guatemala,
Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India and Brazil. Also present will be adoptive
parents to share their adoption experiences. It is their hope that
you will invite anyone you know who may be interested in international
adoption to attend our Informational Seminar. Also, if you can help
get the word out in your community through local newspapers, church
bulletins, etc. please do so. To quote Keith Wallace, "You know
how exciting this opportunity is and we hope that you will share
it with others."
For more information about Families Thru International Adoption, visit their
web site at http://www.ftia.org/index.html
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May
11th, 2003: Taste of Taiwan has been cancelled. However the Taiwanese
American Association of Indianapolis has announced that the Tsou
(Taiwan Aboriginal) Dance performance will go on. This will be an
excellant performance. TAAI has generously reserved 30 seats for FCC Indiana
familie . If you are interested in attending please e-mail a ticket
request to Dan Rumreich at fccpanda@yahoo.com.
Tickets are complimentary.Dan will e-mail you an electronic ticket
which is required for entry. Limit of 4 per family. The deadline for
ticket requests is Friday May 9th.The
show will be held Sunday May 11th at 2:30 to 4:30PM at the Performing
Art Center of Carmel located at 575 W. Carmel Drive in Carmel.
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May 15th, 2003: FTIA will
hold an informational meeting for prospective adoptive families
on Thursday March 20th in Evansville. FTIA can
be contacted throught their web site; or phone numbers 812-479-9900
and toll free: 888-797-9900; FAX: 812-479-9901 or by email
at adopt@ftia.org .
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May 18th, 2003: FCC Indiana
Waiting Families reception at the home of FCC Indiana Waiting
Families Coordinator Shane Thompson, his wife Kelly Wilkinson
and their daughter Lily.
The agenda is as follows: 1) casual discussion about waits, updates and news
from the China program and b) feigning interest in Glen and Judy Woodruff's
account of their recent trip to China to bring home Baby Woodruff #2, including
the changes since the advent of SARS and c) oohing and ahhing over Baby Woodruff
#2.
Details as follows:
Date and Time: Sunday
May 18 at 7:00 PM
Location:The Thompson/Wilkinson home- 9313 Clemson Street, Indianapolis
Directions: From 86th Street and Michigan Rd. on Indy's Northwest side, go
East on 86th to Colby Blvd. At Colby go North (Left) to Barnard. Turn West
(Left) on Barnard and as the street curves it becomes Clemson.
They are the last house on the right, a 2-story number with a lantern
hanging from the mailbox.
If you are a waiting family
that can make it please RSVP by replying to Shane at ShaneTRN@Hotmail.com .
And yes, children are welcome.
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May 18th, 2003: FCC Indiana
very first Chinese cooking class for adults only!
What:
Chinese Fried Noodles
When: Sunday, May 18, 2003
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Where: TBA
We will meet at 1:00 p.m.
at the A1 Market on Shadeland just south of 38th Street.
A1 is on the east side of the street. We will spend about
an hour shopping and getting any questions answered. The
cooking class will be at Church of the Savior, United Methodist
after the trip to the grocery. The address is 6205 N. Rucker
Road. Church of the Savior, United Methodist. Go east on
62nd Street past S.R. 37 to the stop sign (Rucker Road) about
two blocks. Go left (north) and the drive is on the right.
Please bring an electric
wok and utensils if you have one.
The class will be taught
by Wendy Zhang, the Co-President of Lilly's Chinese Cultural
Network. Don't miss out on this wonderful afternoon adventure.
If you plan on attending
please RSVP to Tracy Dawson at redthreadgirl2000@comcast.net so
we will have an accurate count.
April 2003 Events
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April
Birthdays
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April
3rd and April 5th, 2003: Thursday Carmel
and Saturday Northwood Panda
Academy Spring Break.
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April
5th, 2003: Bethany Christian Services will
hold a informational seminar regarding their
China adoption program on Saturday, April
5th from 10:00 a.m. to noon at East 91st
Street Christian Church. The meeting is
free. To make sure there are enough chairs
and handouts,please RSVP with a quick call
to Bethany Christian Services at (317) 568-1000.
They'll furnish directions for all who ask.
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April
6th, 2003: Race for all Races Indianapolis
Diversity Run 2003; a 5-mile run and 5K
walk starting at 9:00 am on April 6, 2003
at the Conseco Field House. For more information,
visit http://www.aaalliance.org/raceinfo.asp
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April 12th, 2003: Families
Thru International Adoption (FTIA) and Adoption Support
Center (ASC) will hold an introductory informational meeting
for prospective families in Indianapolis on Saturday, April
12th, 2003 at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St.
, room E200.
ASC's phone number is (317)255-5916. FTIA can
be contacted throught their web site; or phone numbers 812-479-9900 and toll
free: 888-797-9900; FAX: 812-479-9901 or by email at adopt@ftia.org .
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April
18th, 2003; Friday Northwood Panda
Academy Spring Break
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April
26th, 2003: FCC Indiana Spring Open House on
Saturday, April 26th from 4PM to 630PM at
North Central Church of Christ; 9015 Westfield
Blvd, Indianapolis. There will be a pitch
in dinner; market place shopping; games;
crafts; a performance by our Panda dancers
and more!
As the children in our membership grow older,
we are excited to have the opportunity to
provide age-appropriate educational, cultural
and social activities to further our mission
of promoting understanding, appreciation
and pride in our children's Chinese heritage.
In an effort to address the needs of our
older children, we will be offering the
following workshop during the Spring Open
House on April 26: The Journey to My Forever
Family;a workshop for our 7-9 year old adopted
children (A sibling workshop will come later).
This children's workshop will focus on providing
a safe environment where our children can
process their feelings, connect with others
and share their adoptive experience. This
workshop will led by two licensed certified
social workers from Indianapolis, one of
whom is Tracy Dawson - a board member of
FCC Indiana, that will include an ice breaker,
art and writing projects, and snacks. If
you would like additional information regarding
the workshop, please contact Tracy Dawson
at redthreadgirl2000@comcast.net
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Other details regarding the Open House (food
assignments for the pitch-in dinner, for
example) , have been mailed to all members.
Because the date is fast approaching, we
are encouraging families to RSVP to Laura
Moriarity via phone at 317-575-0848 or via
e-mail at lmoriarity@csoinc.net.
Volunteers are also needed. Email
FCC Indiana Board here if you can share 30
minutes of your time.
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April
26th, 2003: FCC Indiana's first playgroup of
the season will be Saturday, April 26th
from 10:00am until Noon. We will meet at
the main play area of Broad Ripple park
at 1610 Broad Ripple Avenue. This is a wonderful
park with a nice playground, walking path
and picnic tables. Bring your lunch, meet
some new friends and enjoy a wonderful morning.
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April
29th, 2003: Bethany Christian will be holding
an Open House from 2 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday,
April 29th to celebrate their new office
location. They have moved to 5650 Catio
Drive, Indianapolis IN 46226. For more information,
contact them at 317-568-1000.
Bethany is also asking for "self-portraits"
made by children (age 5 or older) adopted
thru Bethany. The portrait should be placed
in wooden frame with intact glass (max size
8x10) and signed personally by the child
(first name only).
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The
deadline for photo submissions to the From
China with Love 2004 calendar is almost
here - May 1st ,2003. You
can download an entry
form and guidelines here. Please read the guidlines before submitting
your pictures. For those of you who have already submitted, please
reread as we have added a page 3.
March 2003 Events
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March
Birthdays
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March
15th, 2003: Families
Thru International Adoption will hold an introductory informational
meeting for prospective families as well as a Waiting Families meeting
in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 15th, 2003 at St. Luke's Methodist
Church, 100 West 86th St. , room E200.
FTIA can be contacted
throught their web site; or phone numbers 812-479-9900 and toll free:
888-797-9900; FAX: 812-479-9901 or by email at adopt@ftia.org .
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March
16th, 2003: This is an open invitation from
the Women's Committee Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra.
The
Michael Ben & Illen Komisrow Mauer Young
Musicians Contest encourages young Indiana
musicians up through Grade 12 to set and
achieve goals of technical and artistic
excellence by providing accomplished student
instrumentalists an opportunity to perform
in a competitive setting.
What:
Young Musicians Contest Finals
Date: Sunday, March 16, 2003
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: FREE - Open to the public (six finalists
will perform)
Venue: Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center,
University of Indianapolis, 1400 E. Hanna
Avenue
Recommended audience - children age 8 thorough
adults.
Fist
prize - $1,000 and performance w/ the ISO
as soloist on May 28, 2003
Contact
262-4068 or dfazli@indyorch.org
for more information.
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March 18th, 2003: Bethany
Christian Services will host an informational meeting for any
prospective parents seeking information about international adoption
(not specifically China) on March 18th, Tuesday at 6 p.m.
This meeting takes place at the Bethany office, which is located at 465 and 56th
Street on the east side of Indianapolis (just west of Lawrence Central High School).
These seminars are free and last about 2 hours. Topics covered include: Bethany's
international programs, related procedures like INS and dossiers, and an adoptive
family who will share their experience. Although registration is not required,
Bethany asks that families call ahead of time so they can prepare materials for
them. Their phone number is (317) 568-1000, and their email address is bcsindianapolis@bethany.org.
Families who call ahead will also receive an information packet describing our
services and other aspects of the process.
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March
20th, 2003: FTIA will hold an informational
meeting for prospective adoptive families
on Thursday March 20th in Evansville.
FTIA
can be contacted throught their web site;
or phone numbers 812-479-9900 and toll free:
888-797-9900; FAX: 812-479-9901 or by email
at adopt@ftia.org
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February 2003 Events
Be
sure to check here
for the list of "New Years Day Taboos",
courtesy of Chinatown Online. There is some
very helpful advice here - for example,
"Avoid housework on New Years Day."
Happy New Years!
February
Birthdays
February 1st, 2003: FCC Indiana has
once again been graciously invited by the Indiana Association of Chinese
Americans (IACA)
to celebrate the beginning of the Chinese New Year. (Photos of this
year's event can be found here.)The
festivities will be held on Saturday, February 1st at Carmel High School
(in the cafeteria). Carmel High School is located on 520 East Main
Street
in Carmel, Indiana. Click
here for directions.
Join us for an evening of celebrating the
Year of the Sheep. Registration is from
5:00PM to 6:00PM; followed by the
Panda Dancers at 6:00PM, 6:30PM dinner
and 7:30PM entertainment and the always
exciting Lion Dance.
We're very lucky to have Shao Ling, 2002
IACA president helping the new IACA president,
Dr. Steven He, organize the Chinese New
Year event. Lee Ann Hoy is serving as the
FCC Indiana/ IACA liaison and that is also good
news for us!
Any members of IACA or FCC who may be interested
in singing, dancing, or playing an instrument,
i.e.: in performing themselves or has anyone
that would like to recommend, please contact
IACA
with this information.
A printable
registration form can be found here.
In order to be a part of this celebration
we must have your registration form and
payment by January 24, 2003. Unfortunately,
due to limited seating, we will be unable
to admit you unless you have registered
before the registration period ends. If
you can't acccess the printable registration
form, the salient facts you need to send
in are:
Members (age 13 to
adult) × $ 15.00 =
Non-members (age 13 to adult) × $ 20.00 =
Children ages 3 and under × $ 3.00 =
Children between 4 and 12 × $ 7.00 =
Add your total!
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Please note that
the Chinese New Year Dinner is a joint event
sponsored by both the IACA and FCC Indiana. Therefore,
if you are a paid member of FCC Indiana, you should
pay the member fee listed above ($15 per adult).
Your guests (who are not members of the FCC)
should pay the non-member fee of $20.
If
you can't print out the registration form
available thru this site, please send this
information and your check payable to IACA
to the appropriate address below:
IACA Members
IACA New Year Celebration
c/o Jessica Chai
6155 Bristlecone DR
Fishers, IN 46038
Questions:Telephone: (317) 913 - 9761
Email:
jessica@iacaonline.org
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FCC Members
IACA New Year Celebration
c/o Lee Ann Hoy
1201 Elm Grove Way
Greenwood, IN 46143
Questions:Telephone: (317) 885 - 9469
E-mail: lee.ann.hoy@nmpct.org
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February 1st, 2003: The Chinese
School of Chinese Community Church of Indianapolis(CSCCCI) cordially
invites FCC Indiana families to join them for a New Years celebration
on Saturday February 2nd from 10:30 to noon at the Chinese Community
Church of Indianapolis, 3405 E. 116 th Street, Carmel, IN.
Activities include:
Red Envelope:
- CSCCCI student will given by the school
- Outside student please prepare $2 and CSCCCI will supply the
envelope
Food
Sale:
- Lunch box, Dumping, Cake, Rice Cake, etc.....
Lion Dance:
- TAAI and CSCCCI student will provide the show
Chinese New Year Dress Contest:
- Please bring your most beautiful Chinese dress to join the
contest. Big prize is waiting for you
Game Booths:
- There are about 12 exciting game booths. That is the best way
to learn the Chinese culture.
Prizes:
- Play more than 6 games and you'll get a big
prize!
The
Chinese Consulate in Chicago will be closed
on February 3rd to February 5th, opening
on February 6th in observance of the Lunar
New Year .
This Consulate update was brought to
you courtesy of There's
Always Hope Adoption Documents &
Visa Courier.
February
2nd, 2003: Waiting Families reception at
the home of Shane Thompson and Kelly Wilkinson,
parents of the lovely and delightful Lily,
and waiting parents, as well. Be there Sunday,
February 2nd at 7:00PM to discuss and share.
They live at 9313 Clemson Street, Indianapolis
in College Park Estates just North of 86th
and Colby Blvd (near Brebeuf HS). Take Colby
North to Barnard (see "College Park
Estates" sign) and turn left/West and
follow curve around to the house. RSVP to
ShaneTRN@Hotmail.com.
Lunar New Year is celebrated
from February 1st to February 15th.
We celebrate this ancient
tradition, the Chinese New Year, at the
beginning of the year by the Chinese lunar
calendar. This is now the year 4701- the
year of the ram .
At the beginning of the year,
the past years symbol goes into limbo for eleven years
before emerging for another one-year reign in the perpetual twelve-year
cycle of the Chinese Zodiac.
Chinese
lunar New Year falls on the first day of
the first moon. This varies in relation
to the Gregorian calendar named after Pope
Gregory XIII, who decreed it in 1582 to
replace the Julian calendar introduced by
Julius Caesar in 46 B.C.
The
lunar calendar, which dates from 2698 B.C.,
thus predated the Julian calendar by 2652
years and the Gregorian calendar by 4280
years.
The
Chinese New Year is the most colorful and
important of Chinas fêtes. It
is observed from the
16th of the 12th month until the 15th of
the New Year. The Lunar New Year itself
may occur as early as January 21 and as
late as February 21.
On
the 16th day of the last month, businesses
close their accounts and thank the gods
for a prosperous year. Even their customers
join in by paying their debts. Everyone
wants to start the New Year with a clean
slate.
The
New Year celebrations come to an end on
the fifteenth day of the first moon, observed
as the Lantern Festival. A feature of the
festival is the eating of "yuan hsiao,"
a small dumpling made of rice flour and
containing a sweet filling. The dumpling
is round, symbolizing the full moon and
complete family
reunions. To learn more about Chinese holidays,
visit http://www.holidayfestival.com/chinese-ny.html
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January 2003 Events
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January
Birthdays
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The
Chinese Consulate in Chicago will be closed
on January 1st, 2003 in observance of New
Years Day.
This Consulate update was brought to
you courtesy of There's
Always Hope Adoption Documents &
Visa Courier.
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January
11th, 2003:
Families Thru International Adoption
will hold a Waiting Families meeting on
Saturday, January 11, 2003 from 1:00 p.m.
to 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Methodist Church,
100 West 86th St. , (one block west of Meridian
on 86th Street ) in room E200. The topic
for this Waiting Families meeting will be
Early Intervention.
The same morning of January 11th at 10am,
FTIA will hold a free informational seminar
for all of those prospective adoptive
parents. It is FTIA's hope that you will
invite anyone you know who may be interested
in international adoption to attend their
Free Informational Seminar. Also, if you
can help them get the word out in your community
through local newspapers, church bulletins,
etc., please do so. FTIA hopes that you
will share this exciting opportunity with
others.
FTIA can be contacted
thorough their web site; or phone numbers 812-479-9900 and toll free:
888-797-9900; FAX: 812-479-9901 or by email at adopt@ftia.org .
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January
16th, 2003: Families
Thru International Adoption will hold
an introductory informational meeting for
prospective families in Evansville on Thursday,
January 16th, 2003 in the Activities Room
at 400 Bentee Wes Court from 7pm - 8:30pm.
Directions: From the intersection
of the Lloyd Expressway and Burkhardt Rd.,
which is the first major intersection West
of I-164, proceed north to the intersection
of Burkhardt Rd. and E. Virginia (which
is 2 stoplights north of the Lloyd Expressway).
Turn right (east) on E. Virginia and proceed
approximately .4 miles to Bentee Wes Ct.
Turn right (south) on Bentee Wes Ct. and
proceed to the building with the Big Blue
Roof.
FTIA can be contacted throught
their web site; or phone numbers 812-479-9900 and toll free: 888-797-9900;
FAX: 812-479-9901 or by email at adopt@ftia.org .
December 2002 Events
November 2002 Events
November
Birthdays
November 9th: Families Thru
International Adoption presents:
1. The next Waiting Families meetings is scheduled for Saturday, November 9th
from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Luke's Methodist Church, 100 West 86th St.
Please enter through entrance 17 at the rear of the building and follow the signs
to room E200. The topic for this Waiting Families meeting will be W.I.S.E. UP.
(W - WALK AWAY
I - IT'S PRIVATE
S - SHARE SOMETHING
E - EDUCATE THEM)
2. That same morning of November
9th there will be a Free Informational Seminar for all those prospective
adoptive parents. FTIA will have the latest information about China,
Russia, Guatemala, Vietnam, Azerbaijan, India and Brazil. Also
present will be adoptive parents to share their adoption experiences.
It is their hope that you will invite anyone you know who may be
interested in international adoption to attend our Informational
Seminar. Also, if you can help get the word out in your community
through local newspapers, church bulletins, etc. please do so.
To quote Keith Wallace, "You know how exciting this opportunity
is and we hope that you will share it with others."
For more information about Families Thru International Adoption, visit their
web site at http://www.ftia.org/index.html .
The
Chinese Consulate in Chicago will be closed
on November 11th in observance of Veterans
Day.
This Consulate update was brought to you
courtesy of There's
Always Hope Adoption Documents & Visa
Courier.
and
held over from last month.........................
November
23rd: FCC Indiana Open House; at the Community
Church of Greenwood; 1477 West Main; Greenwood,
Indiana from 3:30 to 7:00PM.
The event will begin at 3:00 with workshops
and discussion groups including:
~ "When
Help Arrives" by the Red Cross, geared
toward child care.
~ The kick off of a new discussion group for
single parents.
~ A
Waiting Families meeting with an expert at preparing
pets for a new baby.
~ Celebrating Chinese
Culture with Kids. Presented by Lingual
Explorations, Inc......Storytelling, puppets,
games, music, and play-based
activities for all ages.
~ Gratitude for the "Gifts" Who Enrich
Our Lives.....Sharon Mills,
author and mother, discusses her experience
with adoption....her book,
Reflections of Adoption, includes 50 poems which
reflect the many facets of
adoption through the eyes of parents, children,
and teenagers.
There will be crafts
and activities for the children. In addition,
the Marketplace will feature a wonderful selection
of Chinese cultural items perfect for gift giving,
including the 2003 From China with Love Calendar
($10 for members at the event).
At 5:00 we will
all gather for a Pitch-in Dinner
Last names beginning with........please bring........
A-F - Meat, casseroles, pasta
G-L - Salads, fruit, cheese
M-S - Desserts
T-Z - Vegetables or vegetarian dishes
Children
participating in Panda School will perform
songs and dances following dinner.
At 6:30, the
Annual Business meeting, open to all members,
will be held. Elections for
4 board positions for 2003-2006 will take
place as well as a summary of board activity
for 2002.
Directions to
1477 West Main, Greenwood, IN: 1. I-465 south
to I-65 south, approximately 8 miles south
exit at the Greenwood exit. Turn right and
follow Main Street approximately. 3 miles
to the church, the church will be on your
left. 2. 465 to 65 south, exit at the Greenwood/Main
Street exit. Turn west, or right, on Main
Street approximately 3 miles, the church will
be on the left. 3. 465 to the 31 south exit.
South on 31 approximately 9 miles to Main
Street, turn right. Approximately 2 miles,
church will be on the left.
Please RSVP to Michele Turner at michelet@comcast.net
or Carryn Fletcher at jcfletch@indy.net
by Wednesday, November 20th.
No Panda Academy classes November
28th and 30th.
FCC Indiana
past events are archived from November 2002 until present, with
previous years events calendars
upon
request.
Go
back to FCC Indiana Event Calendar
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