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Summer is here and it’s time for our favorite warm weather activities and events! In this issue we will focus on senior living as we share a few examples that will keep seniors engaged and active. This issue will also prepare us for a shift in future APA News & Review publications.
Editor Erin Okamoto
As we end Summer and move forward into Fall, we will highlight the annual Caregiver’s Conference which takes place in November. And as always, we will also cover elections and other topics within the realm of civics. Have you had a chance to visit our website at apanews209.weebly.com? There you will find ways to submit your articles, and calendar events. We want to hear from you! Email us at apanewsstaff@gmail.com
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Caregivers: Transforming Your Life Through Self-Care INNER SAFARI Caregiver Conference November 10, 2018
Healings in Motion, in self-care practices designed to conjunction with San Joaquin release stress, create balance and County Human Services enhance health. Caregivers will Agency’s Department of Aging, receive resources to supplement presents the INNER SAFARI and complement their self-care Caregiver Conference at the experience in a fashion that Robert Cabral Ag Center, 2101 allows immediate application E. Earhart Avenue, Stockton, CA and incorporation into their 95206 on November 10, 2018. lives on a regular basis, which Within the overarching theme, Mary Nicholson makes them better Caregivers. INNER SAFARI: Transforming The environment will support Your Life Through Self-Care, this Caregivers connecting with one another event is carried forth through the to increase social and emotional balance, speakers, vendors and overall décor wholeness and self-love, which are key and ambiance that takes you through ingredients for care giving. a journey focused on self-love. The A Featured Speaker on Spotlight overall intent is to provide a sacred space Carolyn A. Brent, MBA is a nationally for Caregivers to learn and experience
4th Annual Brain Health to Beat Stroke 5K Run, Walk, or Roll Date: August 11th, 2018 Location: McLeod Park, next to the University Waterfront Hotel Registration begins at 7am 5K Kick-off at 8:00 am
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acclaimed author, speaker, and caregiver advocate emphasizing self-love to be the best giver of care to and for others. Carolyn shares pragmatic advice and exercises developed through research, personal experiences, and the stories of people she has guided in her role as a selfcare coach. In Carolyn’s newest book, Transforming Your Life through SelfCare: A Guide to Tapping into Your Deep Beauty and Inner Worth, she shows how to take control of your health, what to eat, how to exercise, how to have better relationships, how to spend money, why your spirit needs nourishment, where to find your purpose, how to help others, and other vital factors. “By drawing on the beauty and discipline deep inside, each one of us has the opportunity to live the best life possible”, says Caroyln A. Brent, MBA. In an engaging yet direct style, Carolyn covers topics such as: · How to become the authority of your life
· Why husbands, family and friends can be hazardous to your health · What really happens as we age · How your blood and immune system works · How to develop a meal plan · Understanding your body type · How to develop an exercise plan · How to deal with stress · How to incorporate mediation into self-care · The real connection between health and money · What to do when your self-care engine runs dry The 11th Annual INNER SAFARI Caregiver Conference includes the Pamper Parlor, Simultaneous workshops, opportunities to shop at the Vendor Village and WIN BIG throughout the day. This event is FREE to pre-registered Caregivers. SPACE is LIMITED. To register go to https://caregiverconference2018. eventbrite.com
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Different Paths to Brain Injury Recovery Healings in Motion is a that expands continuously fantastic organization. We influencing people and are dedicated to making the events far from its source. Central Valley more aware of Our loved ones, our friends, the devastating consequences our coworkers and many of a stroke or any brain more we may never know injury. We want everyone are impacted by this ripple. to be able to recognize the Healings in Motion signs of stroke, where to go is starting a new epos’e for a stroke. Yet even the best Mary Nicholson what do you do after the prepared of us may suffer from ripple has crossed over this life changing event or perhaps you. We want to look at the various even a loved one. pathways that lead you back to The trauma, be it a stroke, a health. For example: Lets consider concussion, penetrating trauma or your current location as a place that a myriad of events that move the has non-wellness, brain injury and status quo, is more than a defining lets consider New Your City, the Big movement. It is the ripple in the pond Apple as the location of Wellness,
better brain function. There is no political ideology here. The point is that mainstream medicine will define the route. These routes will more than likely be on major thoroughfares and they will control all the off-ramps. We know they are different ways to get to New York City. You can walk, you can take a train, you could even hike. Yes you might not even make it, but when you do- you are such a vastly different person who has grown in many ways . You understand the meaning of health. You have to look at the know map therapies and choose your path. Healings In Motion over the next few months is going to look at some
of those paths that many do not know about and perhaps could benefit from. This is not considered medical advise so you should have a trusted care healthcare professional to guide you and prevent missteps. We are all unique people and your path to health is not the same as one else. Healings in Motion is your resource, like a Lewis and Clark to get you to your destination. Our first installment on potential roads to the Big Apple is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. Stay tuned next installment for this fascinating therapy.
San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) RTD CEO Donna DeMartino Wins Award from Sierra Club Stockton, CA — Chief Executive Officer Donna DeMartino of San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) was recognized as the Outstanding Public Official of the Year by the Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter. The award was given for DeMartino’s leadership in developing zero-emission, allelectric bus transportation in the City of Stockton. “Despite our very impressive record of emissions reductions with our existing fleets, we have been eagerly stepping into the next arena of 100% zeroemission bus (ZEB) technology, in alignment with our Governor’s vision for the state,” said DeMartino, as she accepted the award. “I am proud to say RTD is one of the first agencies to deploy zero-emission all-electric buses. We currently operate one of the largest electric bus fleets in the state and we recently opened the first all-electric Bus JULY/AUGUST 2018
Rapid Transit (BRT) corridor in the nation, right in Stockton. Our Board and our Mayor signed a commitment to have an all-electric bus fleet in Stockton by 2025. We are committed to moving forward with bus manufacturers, funding partners, and utility providers to ensure we can make the goal of 100% zero emissions a reality.” DeMartino received the award at a banquet held at the Dante Club of Sacramento on Saturday, June 2. She was joined by family, friends, and RTD employees. San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) is the regional transit provider for San Joaquin County. RTD’s mission is to provide a safe, reliable, and efficient transportation system for the region. For more information, visitsjRTD.com, follow RTD on Facebook and Twitter, or call (209) 943-1111.
Chief Executive Officer Donna DeMartino (pictured left) of San Joaquin Regional Transit District (RTD) and Margo Praus, Sierra Club Mother Lode Chapter
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California North-Central Valley Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Survey Panel SICL Lifelong Learning Opportunities This Fall at Delta College Stockton Institute for Continued Learning (SICL) provides affordable classes, speakers, and tours for lifelong learners. No tests, no grades, no college credits...just quality learning opportunities and fun! Coming this fall, SICL will be offering 33 different classes (13 brand NEW classes and many returning favorites). Some of the Fall classes include Financial Planning, Cell Phones, Orchestral Music, US Constitution, Disease Prevention Nutrition, Mah Jong, Creative Writing, Meditation, Genealogy, Birding, Gardening, Visual Journaling, Meditation, Book Club, Painting, and Tai Chi. A FREE four-session Speaker Series, which is open to the public, will be presented by Tim Vial (Travel), Bob Highfill (Wine), Michael Wurtz ( John Muir), and Robert Halliwell (Stem Cell Research). Three different day tours, from Columbia to Santa Rosa, will also be available for SICL members this fall. SICL offers something for everyone! SICL Fall 2018 Registration begins on Saturday, August 18, 10:00-11:30 a.m. in Upper Danner Hall at Delta College (Stockton Campus). A low $30 membership fee entitles members to take as many classes as they would like. For detailed information about the SICL program and the fall offerings, visit the website: siclstockton.com. For membership and registration information, call 209-9104748, or email: sicl@deltacollege.edu. Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ siclstockton. Submitted by Beverley Dierking, SICL Marketing Chair, for Asian Pacific American News and Review ( June 12, 2018)
The Institute for Social Research is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the California Endowment, Sierra Health Foundation, and the Full Circle Project at California State University, Sacramento to build the first regional survey panel focusing on the opinions and attitudes of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The ISR is currently recruiting for an online survey panel of approximately 1,200 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders which will be broadly representative of those communities within Sacramento, Solano, Merced, Yolo, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties. We are working with Everyday Impact Consulting and community leaders to facilitate recruitment within community organizations and encourage members to join the survey panel. The background information from the first wave of panel recruitment is included in this report. How the Survey Panel Works At quarterly intervals, the panelists will respond to surveys regarding health, general wellness, and public policy preferences on issues such as community policing, health reform,
education reform, and many other topics that local community partners will determine. Together, our findings will provide public policymakers with a more detailed understanding of AAPI concerns and perspectives to enhance policy responsiveness to these Californians. Ongoing Recruitment of Survey Participants | Asian American & Pacific Islanders As a community-based research project, we are relying heavily upon our AAPI community leaders and community members to assist in the recruitment of panelists to ensure we have a representative and diverse sample of the AAPI populaations often left out in research activities. We are continuing our recruitment of panelmembers and hope that this report encourages individuals across all AAPI communities to join. Make your voice count! Join the Asian American and Pacific Islander Survey Panel Go to http://www.csus.edu/isr/ calspeaks/aapi/aapi.html Sign up now!
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The World at your Doorstep Article by Joy Neas
After my father died, our family home in the bay area was lost due to a bad reverse mortgage (seniors beware). My mother no longer had a place to live. She decided to move to Stockton to be near us. My husband and I looked at senior living options to present her. I was pleasantly surprised at the range of options available. The most expensive location had beautiful old growth tree covered grounds with an art studio and a conference room for activities. Another higher priced location had its own movie room with popcorn machine and an onsite store with sundry items. A mid-priced location had a nicely landscaped walking path in the middle of the property
that included water features but no kitchen in the apartment. The lowest priced option did not have landscaping or a convention room but a piano in the lobby, regular performances by musicians and lots of activities available as well as apartments with full kitchens. My mother, being an avid cook, chose to live at the lowest priced apartment. Now she is with seniors her own age or older which gives her motivation to enjoy her life. All senior living locations have vans that take residents shopping, to doctor appointments and on a variety of outings including cultural performances. My 91 year old mother has the world at her doorstep – friends, prepared meals, physical therapy, on-site music and art activities as well as cultural outings. Living longer is better than ever!
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Seniors and Exercise
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Article by Erin Okamoto Exercising helps to prevent fear of falling, improvements in your health, energy and counters boredom effectively. Exercising brings on new challenges for many different individuals. Exercise for Seniors geared towards balance workouts and to re-learn the basics to strengthen your muscles. Workouts can assist you to accomplish your challenges and give you bragging rights to your family. It also encourages mental and social activities to become more of a
IRS # 94-2271380 healthy individual. The San Joaquin area is vast, but it offers many great IRSIRS # 94-2271380 # 94-2271380 Celebrating 32 years of Award-Winning Senior Care activities for Seniors. Celebrating 32 years of Award-Winning Senior Care Many gyms and places offer classes Celebrating 32 years of Award-Winning Senior Care exclusively for Senior from discounts Celebrating 32 years of Award-Winning Senior Care through your insurance: such as free Celebrating Celebrating 3232 years years ofof Award-Winning Award-Winning Senior Senior Care Care classes or gym memberships. There are other opportunities within the San Joaquin area. The website Meetup.com has plenty of groups geared towards Seniors and walking at various locations, chair yoga, the Oak Location: 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831 Location: 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 95831 Park Center in Stockton offers $25 $75 AT THE DOOR membership to use their fitness room$65 ADVANCE PRICE $65 ADVANCE PRICE $75 AT THE DOOR and join other activities, or walking For more Location: 7334 Park City Drive, CA 95831 information, please visit www.accsv.org orSacramento, contact Fund Development Location: 7334 Park City Drive, Sacramento, CA 9583 Location: Location: 7334 7334 Park Park City City Drive, Drive, Sacramento, Sacramento, CA CA 95831 95831 For more information, please visit www.accsv.org or contact Fund Development around the University of the Pacific Assistant For more information, visit www.accsv.org or contact Fund Development Angela Robertsplease at aroberts@accsv.org or call (916) 503-0321. $65 ADVANCE PRICE $75 AT THE DOOR Assistant Angela at or call (916) 503-0321. Campus. Assistant Angela Roberts Roberts at aroberts@accsv.org aroberts@accsv.org or call (916) 503-0321. $65 $65 ADVANCE ADVANCE PRICE PRICE $75 $75 AT AT THE THE DOOR DOOR
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CBA hosted a Taiwanese Chef By: Joy Neas *Originally posted by the Stockton Record, granted permission for a re-print For the first time the Chinese Benevolent Association (CBA) of Stockton hosted the International Tour of Taiwan Gourmet Cuisines with 150 in attendance. The event featured cooking demonstrations by Chef Tsai Wan Li and Chef Pan, MengJen on stage at the Confucius Hall with projection screens set up for audience viewing. Each finished plate included a garnish that looked like “a still life on a plate.” Garnishes were more than simple flowers set on a plate, they were scenes of flowers with leaves cut from a variety of vegetables
unlike anything I had ever seen. After each dish was prepared a delicious sample was served attendees. When the demonstration finished, guests dined on a full meal catered by Rinaldi’s Market of Linden. The tour is stopping in Los Angeles, Modesto, Stockton, San Jose and Vancouver. The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) headed by Deputy General Joseph Ma donates money to CBA for Taiwanese related activities such as the annual 10-10 celebration and the tour of cuisines. Ma came to Stockton (for the first time) visiting the port and commented that what he liked most about Stockton is its people. Christina Fugazi presented Ma with a certificate from the city council. The International Tour of
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wonderful to see it grow to include the many cultures of Stockton.
A moment of Chinese Reconciliation history The Chinese laborers in the delta, they did not just make history in California by building a thousand miles of levee transforming swamp land to one of the most fertile agricultural land in the country. They also made history in China. Since the Manchurian conquered China in the 17th century and created the Qing Dynasty (16441922) rule, the Han Chinese always had constant movement to overthrow the dynasty. The 1911 Revolution overthrow the regime led by Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, who subsequently became the father of modern China. To finance the Revolution, Sun Yat-Sen traveled to the Delta on numerous occasions to raise fund. Delta was particularly crucial because, at the time, merchants in San Francisco were more loyal to the Emperor of Qing Dynasty. VOLUME 16.NO.4
They shunned Sun’s revolutionary activities. It was the laborers of the Delta who were able to dig into their hard-earned saving for the campaigns. In the town of Locke, they hang a portrait of Huang Xing;he was the right-hand man of Sun Yat-Sen who came to the Delta with Sun on the numerous occasions. Huang Xing was remembered as a General and one of the founder of Kuomintang party. On the Memorial Day 2018, Locke Foundation hosted a forum for the descendants of General Huang Xing, General Cai E to meet with the delegation of Chinese Consulate General of San Francisco. It was a moment of Chinese reconciliation history, old and modern, National Chinese and Chinese American Heritage.
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Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration Leslie Edman Executive Director
May 24, 2018 Hosted by Red Orchids Restaurant & CVACC Downtown Stockton
A Taste of Asian Culture On Thursday evening, May 24, 2018, CVACC co-hosted its 3rd annual APA Heritage Month Business mixer and celebration with Red Orchids Restaurant in downtown Stockton. Business professionals, non-profits and cultural organizations packed the house and relished the Filipino appetizer and dessert bar presented by Red Orchids.
Remembrance for a Community Champion Dr. Jose Agaton Bernardo
Bando Junjiro, a Japanese traditional dance troupe and rat-pack style Filipino vocalist, Johnny Roberts, took to the stage, fusing East/ West cultures. The highlight of the evening culminated with a moving remembrance that honored Dr. Jose Agaton Bernardo - an engineer, builder, leader and champion for the local community. Glimpses of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Filipino culture were offered at sponsored heritage tables. It was a celebration of unique and diverse Asian communities coming together to build a better quality of life for us all. Dr. Jose Bernardo would be proud.
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Utah State Grand Opening
The APAPA - Utah State Chapter hosted their grand opening in Salt Lake City, Utah on May 12, 2018 with a successful turnout that included Founder and Chairman, C.C. Yin, National
ABC 10 Interview On May 24th, John Bartell from KXTV’s ABC10, interviewed APAPA Founder and Chairman, C.C. Yin, about the Vote by Mail statistics among the Asian Pacific Islander community just weeks before the California primary election. According to Asian Americans Advancing Justice-California, Asian American voters utilize the vote-bymail (VBM) ballot in large numbers, but also face a higher than average ballot rejection rate.
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Executive Director, Glenn Fujii, Asian Media Director, Lily Qian, APAPA Bay Area Region President, Andy Li, and Treasurer, Nancy Chan. Also in attendance were Congresswoman, Grace Meng, Utah State Representative, Karen Kwan, Salt Lake County District Attorney, Sim Gill and Salt Lake Council Vice Chair, Chris Wharton. There have been many accomplishments thus far and we are excited to see what’s next! Congratulations APAPA - Utah State Chapter! “In the November 2016 election, 58% of all voters in California used a VBM ballot compared to 66% among Asian American voters. Despite a higher rate of VBM ballots, ballot rejection rate among Asian American voters was 15% higher than average (1.02% compared to 0.89%).” – Americans Advancing JusticeCalifornia. In addition to these findings, it was also found that the majority of the rejected ballots within the Asian American community were higher among young voters and naturalized citizens. What constitutes a ballot rejection? Rejected ballots among
Asian Americans are mostly due to mismatch signatures that are required on the outside of the VBM ballot envelope. Ballots are also rejected if there is no signature and if the ballot is late. In the ABC10 interview, Mr. Yin discusses why he thinks this may be an issue. He shares parts of his life story, an immigrant from China who came to America in search for the “American Dream.” While adjusting to America, he was continuously told that his Chinese name was “too long” and “too complicated” to pronounce and from his Chinese name, Chei Chen Yin, is where the acronym and
eventual name, C.C. Yin was born. During this process though, Mr. Yin shares how this has impacted the reasons why his signature has changed three times since he changed his name to C.C. Yin. And while he’s changed his signature overtime, he never knew that it would impact the VBM signature verification process. Mr. Yin urges our public officials and community organizations to take accountability to educate our communities about this process. Watch the full video here: https:// www.abc10.com/video/news/ishandwriting-impacting-voter-ballotsin-california/103-8147784
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“The American Dream: Breaking Barriers For The Next Generation” at my priorities and what things have transpired. Along with my sister Patty, I have been making quite a bit of time taking care of my father who’s memory has been fading. I have also been serving the senior community in different ways. I have been so honored to help serve on the Board of Healings In Motion, a 10+ year non-profit dedicated to brain health As we move forward to new advancements, we should take some time and stroke awareness. I believe that we can definitely “Pay to consider a couple of things: It Forward”...however, it is equally 1) What allowed us to get to where important in my mind to “Pay It we are at today? Backwards” as well. 2) What obstacles will we face to get Take some time to reflect on what to the next plateau? opportunities you have in front of you to I love the opportunities to reflect on show gratitude to the older generation the things that are ahead but I have an that has helped shape us today. equal appreciation to what has been the We need to remember to NEVER catalyst and foundation to allow us to get FORGET WHERE WE CAME to where we are today. As my generation FROM! ages gracefully, we can appreciate the Equally important is to CONSIDER eight track tapes, the video games where WHERE WE ARE HEADING AND you actually went to an arcade with WHAT OUR DESTINATION IS IN friends. LIFE. So much has changed over the These past few months have been a past few decades. We no longer have whirlwind. I am so excited to have had the big “Boom Boxes” and multiple the experience to finally release “Breaking component stereo systems. We are now Barriers: Decisions That Elevate People in an era where smaller is better.and the From Ordinary To Extraordinary”. smartphones are the dominating factor as This best selling Amazon new release to what we choose to include Kirby Delaunay anthology has 22+ authors that in our daily life. have told their story to inspire In actuality, the 2017 the reader to consider WHY comScore’s Cross Platform it is important to overcome Future in Focus report, about obstacles. Designed to help 2 hours and 51 minutes are inspire the reader to “up their spent on the phone everyday game” in life, the book has some by the average person 18+ incredible authors including years old which equates to the forward by Jim Stovall, an about 86 hours per month! best-selling NY Times author I have made a fundamental and owner of the Narrative decision to value every moment we Television Network, Roger Palmieri, a have in this lifetime. While this is easy Mindset Performance Expert, and Kirby to say, I have been taking a good look Delaunay, the Guinness Book World JULY/AUGUST 2018
Record Holder for breaking what we can do to support the 150 bricks in 1 min 33 future generations to come. seconds. It is true…”Doing something The book is all about is definitely better than doing overcoming barriers to be able nothing.” to live your life on purpose ~WokStarWokism 204 and unleash your ability About the Columnist: to live your life to the full WokStar Legend Maker Jim T. Chong (The intentionally. “Wok Star” Legend Maker WHY ARE OVERCOMING & Publicist) is a licensed financial BARRIERS IMPORTANT? It’s professional, film maker, radio show all about the future and what kind of personality on Rush Hour For Success example, inspiration, and opportunities on MONEY 1055FM Fri 2pm Serving we can provide to our future generation. Greater Sacramento, KXVS The Voice We can engage the future by engaging Of Stockton’s “WOK THE TALK”, ourselves. I hope you consider the IMAGINATION Radio and a Megadifference you can make by engaging in cultural / Master Emcee as the Wok Star. something that can help promote the Jim is also a National and International greater good that you are passionate best-selling and multibook author, about. executive speaker, and community leader One person that had a profound within multiple communities. impact on me was a homeless woman Direct Line: (925)860-9777 that was asking for change while I was Email: jtc.wokstar@gmail.com. putting gas in my car. I gave her what I COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: had in my pocket. She said something I am proud to be a part of the Chinese that really touched my heart as I thought American Council Of Sacramento about it. But then something else and CACS Foundation. For more happened...she went to the person I information, visit http://www.cacsweb. was next to who was also pumping gas org. into his car and asked for change. He To visit “a little bit of Chinese History” looked at me briefly and gave her what just outside of Sacramento, check out the change she had. I realized my seemingly town of Locke, CA. http://www.lockeinsignificant sacrifice had influenced foundation.org. the other person to do the same. She looked at him with her eyes of gratitude and said the same thing, “Something is better than nothing.” Remember, we always have choice. My hope is that we choose to do something rather than nothing. It’s not just about us, but who we can (At Money 1055FM Studio with Matthew Gilliam, Jim T. Chong, Deanna Vestal, Jane Taff, Vince Baker) influence and also about VOLUME 16.NO.4
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Civic Engagement “…of the people, by the people and for the people…” is a phrase we all have heard about and read throughout our education. President Abraham Lincoln understood the need for citizens to monitor and safeguard our nation, for our nation is an extension of the common person. I reflect upon these words daily as I carry out the duties as Mayor of Elk Grove, CA. These words remind me that the individual is paramount in our political process. When individuals gather, as Americans, even with all our different political views, we end up with policies that can accommodate all these beliefs. To be civically engaged, on any issue one holds dear, is a duty of an American citizen. We all came from somewhere else, but now we are here and we must work together. I encourage all to be active in our political process. It is not the elected officials that make change; it is the common American who gathers with others to find solutions for local, state, and national issues. Be involved, find an issue that you care about, be of service to others, and give voice to the voiceless. It is through these efforts that our community will progress to a level where all may prosper. Mayor Steve Ly
No Passport Required explores culture and cuisine with KVIE’s Summer of Adventure KVIE Public Television kicks off a captivating Summer of Adventure with No Passport Required, a new 6-part foodie program hosted by celebrity master chef Marcus Samuelsson. You’ll go around the United States of America to celebrate a melting pot of cultures, races, religions, and identities, discover unique bonds forged by
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Samuelsson with Lena Sareini in Detroit
food and cooking, and meet some of America’s richest ethnic communities, who are cooking up the bold and unparalleled flavors of their homelands. No Passport Required is a culinary and anthropological excursion into the lives, rituals, and, above all, the food in today’s modern, multicultural America. From Fremont, California to Washington
D.C., you’ll follow your stomach around the world without leaving the United States. The tour includes a trip to the bayous of New Orleans where Vietnamese traditions have taken center stage alongside French and African influences. Explore Queens’ thriving Indo-Guyanese culture and step inside Miami’s Haitian communities. Chef Samuelsson, a native Ethiopian, made a name for himself as a celebrated restauranteur and world-class chef, authoring award-winning cookbooks, earning prestigious culinary awards, and appearing on various other television programs including Top Chef, Chopped, Iron Chef USA, Beat Bobby Flay, and others. Samuelsson offers viewers a steadfast
look at diversity, food, and world understanding in No Passport Required. No Passport Required airs Tuesdays at 9 p.m. beginning July 10 on KVIE Channel 6. Complete episodes of No Passport Required will be available to watch for free after they air on KVIE’s website, vids.kvie.org/show/ no-passport-required.
Samuelsson wuth Chef Hieu Than in New Orleans
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Stockton Buddhist Church Annual Bon Odori and Cultural Bazaar
Saturday August 4th and Sunday August 5th at the Church grounds, located at 2820 Shimizu Drive in Stockton California, The event begins at 11 AM for both days kicking off on Saturday with the traditional Taiko performance. The two-day celebration features a variety of cultural demonstrations, arts and food. The Public is invited to come out to participate, eat and enjoy in our annual tradition. Inside entertainment includes traditional dance and music. Other entertainment includes performances by Stockton Bukkyo Taiko, Hawaiian entertainment by the Ukulele Strummers of Stockton. Live music will be featured both days provided by The Phillip Baily band and Elima on Sunday. Martial arts demonstrations by the local organizations including the Stockton Kendo club will take place in the Church Social Hall while traditional tea ceremony and tours of the temple. There will also be Japanese arts and crafts on display as well as for sale. The Bon Odori Dance, is the highlight of opening Saturday beginning at 7pm. Bon Odori, is the Buddhist event that marks a remembrance of one’s ancestors. Members of the Church celebrate in traditional Japanese costume while performing traditional celebration dances including the use of fans, castanets as they celebrate remembrance of ancestors and loved ones who have left.
Food choices in the Social Hall abound. This includes our award winning teriyaki chicken along with traditional sushi, udon, curry rice and our fabulous dessert bar! Outside food booths will offer tasty delights including tempura, kushiyaki, BBQ oysters and Asia Dogs as well as our fabulous hamburger and fresh corn on the cob. New this year will be our beer garden and beverage stations will be on hand. There will be games featured on both days with a variety of kids games, Nevada club and Bingo!
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The Public is encouraged to participate and celebrate with us. So come on out, enjoy the Arts, Play the games and of course, dine on the food!! As always, Free admission and Parking on hand.
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For more information, please contact the Stockton Buddhist Temple office at: 209466-6701. Proceeds benefit the Church community events.
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2018 Voters Forum
17th Annual California Voters & Candidates Forum PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: Asian Resources, Inc., BAPAC Sacramento, California Chinese Engineers Association, CAAPS, Camellia Lions Club, Chang Cheng Chinese School, China National Day Foundation, Chinese American Council of Sacramento, CAIR-SV, CAPITAL, Elk Grove Chinese Association, Hispanics in Energy, Indian Association of Sacramento, Invictus Foundation, My Sister's House, NAACP-Sacramento Branch, OCA Sacramento, Republicans of River City, SCIFA, Sacramento Chinese Sportsman’s Club, Sacramento County Young Democrats, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, TOFA of Sacramento, Inc., Veterans of Foreign Wars, Women Veterans Alliance of Sacramento
Sunday, September 30, 2018 | 1:30pm – 5:00pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm Registration | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Forum Program | 4:00pm - 5:00pm Reception
California State University, Sacramento - University Union 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
RSVP online at https://2018votersforum.splashthat.com/ Meeting and hearing from candidates for: Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Controller, State Treasurer, Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner, Superintendent of Public Instruction
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Healings in Motion’s Mission Healings in Motion focuses consumer. Today she on brain health with a mission realizes that her path was to increase stroke awareness, leading to a greater mission, prevention and recovery. In to save lives. addition, Healings in Motion Mary has been on a is a leader in Caregiver journey of recovery after education and self-care. surviving a brain aneurysm, About the Founder: stroke, grand mal seizure Mary Nicholson has had a and more. Shortly after Mary Nicholson serving as Caregiver to her passion for disseminating information most of her husband, who died battling life. After graduating from UCLA, pancreatic cancer, Mary experienced Mary was on a fast track to realize a sudden excruciating headache that her dreams…to own a broadcast gripped her body. She knew she company. Over a 30-year time span, needed emergency medical care. Mary worked coordinating public Paramedic responders took her to affairs, production, media sales, a hospital and sat her in a chair and management, radio station ownership told her, “you are just having a bad and as Editor of a newspaper headache; we were just your taxi”. targeting the Asian Pacific American They left her alone in the hospital
emergency room without informing for better stroke outcomes. While the triage nurses. Others waiting, stroke remains the 3rd leading cause took turns holding her flopping head of death in San Joaquin County and up. Given the circumstances and the #1 cause of long-term adult care, delayed treatment, stroke awareness it is a miracle that Neuro-Surgeon told her family, “If she has increased she survived. survives she will be a vegetable at best!” substantially. After years of Mary recently consistent and served on a passionate advocacy and community 4-person survey team to evaluate education, Healings in Motion is all of the hospitals in San Joaquin recognized around the world. In County to recommend (or not) San Joaquin County, 7 out of 7 hospitals to be designated Stroke hospitals are now recognized by Centers by Emergency Medical the Joint Commission as Primary Services (EMS) and be where patients Stroke Centers, all working with with stroke systems are taken. a Comprehensive Stroke Center. (SJ Hospitals Certified as Primary Paramedics are now trained to Stroke Centers, Stockton Record, identify stroke systems and have a May 29, 2018) stroke protocol, along with hospitals
#YourVoiceMatters featuring, Judge Michael Kwan from Taylorsville, Utah! Some “people think I’m Attila the Hun, others Gandhi. The truth is neither. I’m a guy trying to do his job to make a difference in his community.” - Judge Michael Kwan Judge Michael Kwan received his law degree from Whittier College School of Law and in 1993, received a certification in Chinese law by the East China University of Politics and Law. In his early years, Judge Kwan served as pro tempore judge in Third District Court and in 1998, he was appointed to the Taylorsville Justice Court. In 2001, he received the Quality of Justice Award and in 2002, his Domestic Violence Program was awarded the Peace on Earth Award from the Salt Lake Area Domestic Violence Advisory Council. Among all of his achievements and accolades Judge Kwan started one of the first DUI/Drug Courts in the nation, which received the Governor’s Award JULY/AUGUST 2018
for reducing drug and alcohol abuse and related crimes in 2008. Judge Kwan has also served as editor of the National Conference of Special Court Judges journal and chaired the Board Justice Court Judges and Utah Judicial Council. He has also taught judicial education courses across the country for the Utah Judicial Institute, ABA and National Drug Court Institute focusing on traffic, evidence, Constitutional law and criminal procedure and law. Throughout his
career, Judge Kwan has served with four Governors, thirteen Supreme Court Justices and six Mayors. Currently, Judge Kwan is serving on the Utah Substance Abuse and Anti-Violence Council, as Chair of the ABA Judicial Education Committee and is a member of the National Asian Pacific American Judicial Council. Since the initial establishment of the APAPA Utah Chapter (APAPAUTC), Judge Michael Kwan has
been an integral part of the APAPAUTC as a mentor and counselor. He has been gracious to offer APAPA professional advice and we are grateful for his time and contribution thus far and excited for the future. APAPA-UTC had their grand opening in Salt Lake City on May 12, 2018 with a successful turnout. We are excited to add the Utah chapter to the APAPA family and happy to have Judge Kwan as an advisor.
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CVACC 2018 Recognition Awards Dinner
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JULY 2018 7/4/18 Stockton 4th of July Parade 2018 Hosted By: United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County Wednesday, July 4th | Parade starts at 10am in Downtown Stockton Contact: Linda Vasquez 209-361-9422 7/13/18 Book Launch - Heather Rule’s book of plays: “The Great Chinese New Year’s Race”. Held at, The Write Place Friday, July 13, 2018 5-9pm 343 E Main St., Ste. 101 Cort Tower, Stockton, CA RSVP Paula Sheil 209-298-2078
7/14/18 11:30am - 2pm Fashion in Tradition: Chinese Fashion Show and Luncheon Hosted by: CACS Foundation at Happy Garden Restaurant 5731 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento, CA Proceeds from the event will benefit Fiddletown Preservation Society, Chew Kee Herb Store Museum roof repair project Contact Karun Yee 916-591-8181 for details
7/15/18 “Afternoon at the Museum” Presentation by Anita Navalta Bautista “Filipina American Experience” 1:30pm FANHS Museum 337 E Weber Ave. Stockton, CA 95202 RSVP by July 11 to (209) 932-9037 or stocktonfanhs@aol.com Free event but a donation to the Museum is suggested
8/11/18 4th Annual Brain Health to Beat Stroke 5k Run, Walk, or Roll McLeod Park (next to University Waterfront Hotel) Registration begins at 7am | 5K Kick-off at 8am
8/23/18 CAPITAL presents: 6th Annual CAPITAL CelebrASIAN Dinner Happy Garden Restaurant 5731 Stockton Blvd. Sacramento 6-8:30 pm Contact Sonney Chong at sonney. chong@att.net or Stephanie Nguyen at stf_nguyen@yahoo.com
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AUGUST 2018 8/4/18 - 8/5/18 Japanese Food Festival and Bon Odori Buddhist Church of Stockton 2820 Shimizu Dr. Stockton, California 95203 ADMISSION & PARKING ARE FREE
There will be great food, games for the kids, taiko drumming, cultural demonstrations, Japanese dance, martial arts, bonsai demonstrations and exhibits, Japanese tea ceremony, BINGO, raffle, and more! There is a lot to eat, drink, watch, listen and do and only two days to enjoy it. We hope to see you there this year! JULY/AUGUST 2018
8/11/18 - 8/12/18 Filipino Barrio Fiesta 6 West Main St., Stockton, CA 95202 11am-8pm
BARRIO FIESTA 2018 AUGUST 11/12, 2018 11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. 6 West Main Street, Stockton, CA 95202 Merchants, Food Vendors and Trade Exhibitors are welcome! Please call for both prices at 209-466-1416
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