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Making Sushi with a Master OCA Celebrates the Year of the Rat
By Jessalyn Herreria Langevin | Photos by Dan Langevin
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joy the company. The event creates a unique date night to be shared with someone special. Throughout the class, Chef Kizaki imparts his expertise, guides his students on their technique, and clarifies the differences between the American sushi experience and the Japanese sushi experience. As you progress through the class, you discover which type of sushi should be eaten as soon as it is served and which can wait. Chef Kizaki also illuminates his students as to how his restaurants obtain the freshest fish possible. Taking the class opens your eyes as to how little you once knew about sushi.
If you’re interested in learning the art of sushi making from a master, be advised to book a class early, as space is limited and classes are frequently filled one to two months in advance. More details regarding Chef Kizaki’s class can be found at www.sushiden.net/sliced. Before any meal, it is Japanese tradition to say, “Itadakimasu” which translates to “I humbly receive” or “Let’s eat” Nigiri, maki, temaki, uramaki… What do these Japanese words have in common? They are all types of sushi rolls! Every sushi aficionado in the Denver metro area knows about the famous Sushi Den and it’s hip younger sister, Izakaya Den. However, did you know Izakaya Den offers sushi making classes given by chef and restaurateur, Yasu Kizaki?
On select Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Chef Kizaki teaches up to 23 participants how to make four different styles of sushi: • Nigiri, sashimi grade fish placed on top of rice, • Maki, sushi rolls with seaweed on the outside, • Temaki, sushi that resembles an ice cream cone, and • Uramaki, sushi rolls with rice on the outside. The class leads up to a dinner that includes 20 pieces of sushi and miso soup. Each participant ends up making the sushi that they eat. After class, dinner is held inside the restaurant where participants can chat with each other and enBefore dinner, Chef Kizaki discusses Japanese meal traditions. Nigiri is usually the last sushi made and is handled quickly to ensure the freshest taste.
OCA Celebrates the Year of the Rat
By Jessalyn Herreria Langevin On Saturday, February 1, 2020 the Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA) celebrated the coming of the Year of the Rat with a fantastic Lunar New Year banquet. The night included a cocktail social, night market, carnival games, a silent auction, entertainment, and, of course, a ten-course dinner. Former Channel 7 news anchors Bertha Lynn and Christine Chang Gillette emceed the event.
Another successful event for OCA, the banquet was sold out with over 300 people in attendance. Find out more about OCA at www.ocacolorado.org.
2020 Chinese New Year celebration in Longmont, Colorado
The 10th Annual Chinese New Year (CNY) Celebration at Silver Creek High School continued the Asian-Pacific Association of Longmont’s (A-PAL) tradition of bringing people of all backgrounds and ages together to promote inclusivity and diversity in a positive, fun, and interactive environment.
The event, which saw over 1,500 participants from 87 different cultural backgrounds, gave attendees a chance to experience a day immersed in Asian culture, from history to forward-looking technologies. The 2020 CNY was ushered in by a special Children’s Lantern Parade. Live performances included the Lion Dance, Kung-Fu demonstrations, Taiko Drumming, youth violin, and Chinese fashion by Qi Zhou Design Studio. Participants enjoyed a quarter mile of cultural and educational booths, art shows, Asian food, and educational projects such as the St. Vrain Innovation Mobile Lab.
For A-PAL Founder, Rita Liu, the interactive element is the most important, both in front of and behind the scenes: 250 volunteers worked together to make the event possible. A-PAL also used this opportunity to mentor students from the Silver Creek Leadership Academy (SCLA).
CNY was hosted by SCLA, and supported by the Longmont Mayor, the Longmont City Council, the St. Vrain Valley Schools Board of Education, and A-PAL’s partnerships, sponsors, and contributors.
Provided by Rita Liu
FirstBank, one of the nation’s largest privately held banks with a focus on “banking for good,” celebrated the grand opening of its Multicultural Banking Center in Lakewood last month. This represents FirstBank’s longstanding commitment to empowering diverse groups. The new Multicultural Banking Center will serve as a hub for all 119 FirstBank locations, including the bank’s Asian and Spanish Banking Centers, where customers can receive banking services in their preferred language and with an understanding of their culture. “At FirstBank, diversity and inclusion aren’t just buzzwords — they’re core company values,” said Amber Hills, Lakewood Market President who oversees the company’s multicultural efforts. “We’re committed to meeting the unique needs of our customers, and celebrating the cultures that comprise and enrich the communities we serve.”
The new Center will also create opportunities for various businesses, non
FirstBank Multicultural Banking Center 550 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Lakewood, CO 80226
Tony Oum, Senior Vice President of the FirstBank Multicultural Banking Center
profits, and community members to attend networking events, financial literacy classes, collaborate on community projects, and more. Additionally, FirstBank will continue hiring and retaining talent that speaks Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Ethiopian dialects. It’s also further engaging Spanish, Black/African American and Asian communities through educational offerings, events and sponsorships, which include supporting organizations such as the Asian Chamber of Commerce and Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network.
FirstBank was recently recognized as a corporate diversity champion by the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado, a leader in diversity and inclusion by the Mortgage Bankers Association, and was the recipient of Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce “Champions of Change” award for driving women and people of color forward.
The bank maintains an inclusive board of directors that reflects the diversity of both its employees and customers. Over half of FirstBank’s management roles — from assistant manager through executive management — are occupied by women. And nearly 40 percent of the bank’s employee population represent different races, ethnicities, military statuses and abilities.
COVERAGE VS CARE MED PAY ON YOUR AUTO INSURANCE
By Jennifer Ryan, licensed CO insurance agent, Aim High Chiropractic
As we discussed in last month’s article, it is important to carry the appropriate amount of insurance on our auto policies. In the event of an auto accident, Med Pay covers you and all of the passengers in your vehicle, no matter who is at fault in the accident
You should NEVER decline Med Pay coverage on your auto insurance.
Med Pay will always pay out first after an accident and will pay up to the coverage limits for reasonable medical expenses, which includes ambulance, ER visit, urgent care visit, chiropractic care and more. Colorado is a Med Pay statutory state, so if you decline the coverage, you MUST sign a form with your agent stating that you decline the coverage.
Med Pay coverage limits will determine your access to paid medical care after an accident. If you have inadequate coverage, you may have to pay for your care out of pocket or choose not to receive care at all and live in pain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Medical Payments on your Auto Policy
What is it?
Medical Payments or Med Pay/ Medical Expenses is coverage that pays for you and your passengers for reasonable medical expenses that result from an auto accident no matter who is at fault.
Why have it?
Never reject Med Pay. The coverage is inexpensive and will help pay for an ambulance visit, ER visit and chiropractic care after an accident. Med Pay always pays first.
Who does it cover?
You and all your passengers up to coverage limits no matter who is at fault in the accident.
Aim High Chiropractic specializes in treating motor vehicle accident patients at our four clinic locations and has been doing it for 24 years. We are very familiar with relieving pain, navigating the insurance system and with our network of attorney partners, can help refer patients to a great attorney for advice and assistance. Call today for more information at 303.922.2977.
What does it cover?
Pays for reasonable medical expenses up to coverage limits that result from an auto accident. Med Pay pays first after an accident.
How much should I have?
MINIMALLY $10,000. We suggest to purchase as much coverage as you can afford. Your agent can help you figure out appropriate coverage.
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