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23 Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi Hosts the AACC 05 REACH of Central Florida Outreach 24 1st Spring Supermarket Grand Opening 08 Japanese culture, food, and excitement 33 Santa Fe College Leads the Way

at the Orlando Japan Festival 10 The Council For Filipino American HEALTH Association of Central Florida…

06 Give yoga a try and discover what it can

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{Community} REACH of Central Florida at the Frontline Outreach Center

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REACH of Central Florida Outreach Christmas is known as a time for ice skating, family dinners, last minute shopping and the abundance of peppermint flavored food items. However, more importantly, this is also the season of giving. This past December, REACH (Recognizing | Experiencing | Asian | Cultural | Heritage) of Central Florida hosted its annual toy drive benefiting the local Harbor House as well as Frontline Outreach. With the help of over ten local high schools, companies, and organizations, REACH was able to raise over 700 toys for local children.

The Harbor House is a 24 hour safe haven for survivors of domestic violence and abuse that provides a safe home for them at no cost.

For over thirty years, this organization has been providing survivors with counseling, daycares for children, professional job training, and other valuable resources to help them get back on their feet. Moreover, Harbor House provides legal assistance for the survivors and is an active advocate towards the ending of domestic violence

and abuse. On December 19th, REACH members went to the organization’s main campus and passed out toys to the children. The smile and the pure joy these kids have over getting a new toy is what makes this toy drive worth it.

This is the first year that REACH has partnered with Frontline Outreach, an organization in downtown Orlando that for over fifty years has provided children and family programs for urban youth as young as two years old. Recognizing the potential these kids have, this organization provides academic, leadership, and entrepreneur programs with the hope that they can have a positive impact on their community. On December 20, around 20 REACH members volunteered at the organization’s annual Community Christmas Event, helping set up, serve food, and pass out toys to kids. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with singing, dancing, and laughter that truly embodied the Christmas spirit.

On the behalf of REACH of Central Florida, I want to say that it is an honor to have the op-

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portunity to work with two local organizations that are so passionate about helping others.

They have definitely reminded all of us the importance of the gift of giving, something that should be given year round, not just at Christmastime.

I also want to thank the organizations from Winter Park High School, Cypress Creek High School, University High School, Freedom High School and Dr. Philips High School and other organizations such as Florida College of Integrative Medicine, The Chinese School of CAACF, Commerce National Bank & Trust, and Citrus Figure Skating club for their generosity and support of the toy drive. Your donations and hard work are greatly appreciated! Thank you all for helping us bring the holiday spirit to Harbor House and Frontline Outreach this year!

Wendy Ng is a senior in University High School’s International Baccalaureate program.

She is also the president of REACH Of Central Florida. After high school, she plans to go to college and major in either Computer Science or Biomedical Engineering.

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Give yoga a try

and discover what it can do for body and mind

A central premise in yoga is “everything is connected.” That’s clear when looking at the health and fitness benefits of yoga that have long been reported by practitioners and are now being confirmed by scientific research.

1. STRESS RELIEF: Yoga reduces the physical effects of stress on the body by encouraging relaxation and lowering the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. Related benefits include lowering blood pressure and heart rate, improving digestion and boosting the immune system, as well as easing symptoms of

conditions such as anxiety, depression, fatigue, asthma and insomnia.

more efficiently moves oxygenated blood to the body’s cells.

2. PAIN RELIEF: Yoga can ease pain.

Studies have demonstrated that practicing Yoga asanas (postures), meditation or a combination of the two, reduced pain for people with conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, auto-immune diseases and hypertension as well as arthritis, back and neck pain and other chronic conditions.

8. CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONING: Even gentle yoga practice can provide cardiovas- cular benefits by lowering resting heart rate, increasing endurance and improving oxygen uptake during exercise.

3. BETTER BREATHING: Yoga teaches people to take slower, deeper breaths.

This helps to improve lung function and trigger the body’s relaxation response.

10. FOCUS ON THE PRESENT: Yoga helps us to focus on the present, to become more aware and to help create mind body health. It opens the way to improved coordination, reaction time and memory.

4. FLEXIBILITY: Yoga helps to improve flexibility and mobility, increasing range of movement and reducing aches and pains.

9. BETTER BODY ALIGNMENT: Yoga helps to improve body alignment, resulting in better posture and helping to relieve back, neck, joint and muscle problems.

5. INCREASED STRENGTH: Yoga asanas (postures) use every muscle in the body, helping to increase strength literally from head to toe.

Yoga also helps to relieve muscular tension.

6. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Yoga (even less vigorous styles) can aid weight control efforts by reducing the cortisol levels, as well as by burning excess calories and reducing stress. Yoga also encourages healthy eating habits and provides a heightened sense of well being and self-esteem.

7. IMPROVED CIRCULATION: Yoga helps to improve circulation and, as a result of various poses,

Alpa Bhatia has been enjoying the benefits of yoga all her life. She is a nationally certified yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga over 12 years. Alpa has also been in service to her community as a children’s yoga instructor at several after school programs and seniors yoga at several yoga studios. She has also taught at the Golds gym for the past 10 years and now a power yoga instructor at various locations at LA fitness. Alpa is also a professor of yoga at Barnett Honors College UCF, and teaches Therapeutic Yoga at UCF Pegasus Health Care Center. She is passionate about yoga and the benefits each person can gain from the practice no matter the age. Alpa will host different yoga classes at the Asia Trend / YESS center located inside the Orlando Fashion Square Mall in mid-February. Please contact us at www.yessfl.org for more class details

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Classes are designed for beginners who want to get know Japanese language and culture. Through Hands-on, step-by-step instruction, students will learn basic reading, writing and conversation in Japanese language. Half of class time is dedicated for cultural immersion. Students will be introduced to Japanese culture from Sushi to Manga!

The dizi is a major Chinese musical instrument, and is widely used in many genres of Chinese folk music, as well as Chinese opera, and the modern Chinese orchestra.

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Classes are student-centered, focused on role-play of practical, real-life situations such as shopping, meeting friends, and ordering food at a restaurant. Emphasis is placed on fluency and accuracy.

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Metro Orlando Judo-kai

Rising Sun Martial Arts Harris Rosen and Masahiro Ogino, Deputy Consul General of Japan in Miami

Special Guest: Marco Lienhard performs Shakuhachi Yoshiko Carlton

Matsuriza Taiko Drumming

Japanese culture, food, and excitement at the Orlando Japan Festival

 By Ricky Ly - Founder of TastyChomps.com

The Orlando Japan Festival is an annual event put on by the Japan Association of Orlando, the local Orlando Japanese community, and is one of my favorite events of the year – where you can have a taste of the street food from Japan like takoyaki octopus balls to gyu don beef rice bowls, and of course sushi, all while enjoying traditional Japanese cultural entertainment. It’s a wonderful event to take the whole family.

The event, which was once hosted at the Rangetsu building on International Drive, is now put on at the Hunter’s Creek plaza just south of SR 417 on John Young Parkway for the past few years.

There are amazing traditional performances like the 100 Drummers taiko performance performed by Matsuriza of the Disney Epcot Japan

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Pavilion, Koto (Japanese harp player), traditional Japanese Dance, Tsugaru-Shamisen, the ageold iconic Tea Ceremony (symbolic of Japan’s oldest traditions), Japanese Calligraphy (shodo), Martial Arts demonstrations, as well as a chance to try-out real Japanese Kimonos. Many guests also participated in Cosplay, a popular form of expression through costume at the Japan Festival - dressing up as their favorite game and anime characters.

nese restaurant community including Rangetsu, Sushi Tomi, Japan Food Aki, the Disney Epcot Japan Pavilion’s Mitsukoshi, and more. Japanese street food included a fish shaped mung bean dessert, squid, octopus balls (takoyaki), Wild Jack Horse Mackerel Nigiri Sushi from Mitsukoshi of Epcot’s Japan Pavilion, Curry Rice from Aki of Japan on International Drive, Chef Hidehiko of Sushi Tomi on John Young and Sand Lake selling onigiri, futomaki sushi

Mr. Rosen, a huge supporter of the local community, including the Japanese, donated $100,000 to Japan in 2011 after the Tsunami and was at the festival to promote the event and even participate in the Japanese tea ceremony.

For more information, visit: http://www.jorlando.org/14-japan-fest.html

My favorite aspect of the festival is the many Japanese Food Stalls staffed by the local Japa-

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The Council For Filipino American Association of Central Florida‌Serves the Community

Philippine Embassy, Washington D.C. Outreach Consular Services In response to an overwhelming need for Consular services, the Council For Filipino American Organizations, otherwise known as CFAO partnered with the Philippine Embassy, Washington D.C. in the conduct of another Consular Outreach held on September 27 and 28, 2014 at the Marks Senior Center, Orlando Florida.

For two consecutive days, the Consular Outreach Team worked with frenetic speed to accomplish the scheduled appointments. Headed

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by Mr. Emil Fernandez, Consul General, the rest of the Consular Team composed of Joey Macalula, Eden Regalado, Carol Castaneda, Cynthia Tayam, and Aurora Real provided services to 386 Filipino immigrants, and Filipino- Americans.

Breakdown of services is as follows: passport processing, 298; Dual Citizenship processing and Oath Taking, 68; and legalization (of documents), 30.

The CFAO volunteer team is composed

of Val F. Dagani, Jr., Mario Ordona, Leilani Fontanilla, Julieann Cruz, Naty Ordona, Tess Snow, Lita Martija, Jeanette O’Meara, Rey Curva, Ray Reynolds, Steven Bongolan, Ric and Marietta Gazmin, Romy de la Paz, Eva Vorce and Rose Curtis .

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Rey Curva, Lita Martija, Tess Snow, and Leilani Fontanilla

The Alex Esclamado Award for Community Service

Alex Esclamado award : Val F Dagani and Romey de la Paz

ing school in Cotabato, donating funds to Bantay Bata, providing college scholarships and fostering trade and commerce between the Philippines and Florida.”

Fil-Am visibility in the community, helped build the Bataan-Corregidor Monument in Kissimmee to honor WW II Filipino and American Veterans, and with Mayor of Orlando. Hon. Glenda Hood, built the Jose Rizal bust at the International Plazaat Lake Eola in downtown Orlando.”

“The Council serves volunteers at the Coalition of the Homeless and local soup kitchens, bimonthly health screenings at senior centers, volunteer work for physically and mentally challenges youth, annual feeding at the Boys ranch, and providing financial support to Filipinos in need.

The Council has advanced

Member organizations of CFAO through the years are : Bataan-Corregidor Memorial Foundation; Bayanihan Ladies International Association; Faith Foundation of Orlando; Fil-Am Association of Osceola/South Orange; Fil-Am Veterans Association; Ilonggo Association of Central Florida; Order of the Knights of Rizal; Ladies For Rizal Auxiliary; Philippine American Chamber of Commerce, Bayanihan Association Wedgefield and Vismindaluz Association.

Marilyn Doromal, Region IV Chair. Val Dagani, Romey del Paz, Dick Aquino , Florida delegates.

C.F.A.O. , the Council For Filipino American Organizations of Central Florida was awarded the Alex Esclamado Award for Community Service at the State level by the National Federation of Filipino - American Associations (NAFFAA) during its national convention on August 7 to 10, 2014 in San Diego California. Named in honor of its revered founder Alex Esclamado, the award was launched by NAFFAA to further encourage Filipino - Americans to actively participate in community affairs and civic engagement. The citation partially reads…

“At the National level, it (CFAO) affiliates with NAFFAA to advance Fil-Am causes and the Fil-Am Veterans Equity Law, assists the Embassy in Consular Outreach, State involvement is with the Filipino – American Coalition and Political Alliance conferences; the 2010 Sunshine State Census; projects in the Philippines and Central Florida; providing relief to calamity victims, buildFor more photos: www.facebook.com/asiatrend/photos_albums

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Chinese Calligraphy demonstration by Sunny Tsai, the Cultural and Educational Scholarship Foundation of Chinese Women’s Club of Greater Miami Chairwoman

Clerical Script 隸書

Bronze Vessel Script 鐘鼎文

Cursive Script 草書

Ms Panxiong Hua presented a painting to Christine Rupp-Coral Gables Museum curator

Philip Wang-Director General at Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Miami; David Muh, Ph.D.President of CASPAF; Rene Diaz-Director, Office of Community Advocacy, Miami-Dade County; and George Corrigan-Coral Gables Former Mayor

The Development of Chinese Character Scripts ―Calligraphy by HU Ching-San from Taiwan Since its establishment in October 1988 in Coral Gables―“The City Beautiful,” the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Miami (TECO in Miami, formerly the Coordination Council for North American Affairs, Miami Office) has devoted itself to the promotion of bilateral relations between Taiwan and the State of Florida.

In order to further enhance Taiwan-Florida cultural exchange and advocate the richness of Chinese culture, TECO in Miami assists in

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presenting “The Development of Chinese Character Scripts―Calligraphy by HU Ching-San from Taiwan,” an exhibit jointly hosted by the Chinese American Scholars and Professionals Association of Florida (CASPAF) and the Coral Gables Museum. The A Calligraphy exhibition, from December 5, 2014 to February 1, 2015, is the very first of a circuit exhibition displaying the calligraphic works of Mr. HU Ching-san. The presentation of Mr. HU’s work marks a milestone in

cross-cultural exchange, as it enriches the cultural fabric shared between Taiwan and the State of Florida.

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Golden Lotus Restaurant 407-352-3832 8365 S John Young Pkwy. Orlando

1155 W. State Road 434 Longwood

Bento Cafe Chewy Boba Company 1212 E Colonial Dr, Orlando 8098 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando Got Tea 2202 W. Waters Ave. Tampa Kung Fu Tea 1202 E Fowler Ave. Tampa Internet Boba House 2764 University Square Dr. Tampa Thuy Cafe 5944 34th St N #37 St. Petersburg

407-897-1377 407-850-BOBA

10681 East Colonial Dr. Orlando

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407-382-0805

Woo Sung Oriental Food Mart 407-295-4077 5079 Edgewater Dr. Orlando A-Green Supermarket Inc 1321 E Fletcher Ave. Tampa

813-971-3587

Brandon Oriental Market 112 Pauls Dr., Brandon

813-661-8862

Eastside Asian Market 12950 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando

407-615-8881

Jason’s Best Asian Market 2201 W Vine St Kissimmee

M D Oriental Market 1106 E Fowler Ave. Tampa (Brandon) 10127 E. Adamo Dr. Tampa

407-933-0606

877-668-MD88 (6388) 813-868-1688 813-443-2188

Phuoc Loc Tho market 2100 E Colonial Dr. Orlando

407-898-6858

Oceanic Oriental Supermarket 1609 N Tampa St. Tampa

813-254-2041

Vung Tau Oriental Market 1333 N Washington Blvd. Sarasota

941-366-2552

S. FLORIDA LOCATIONS

Beijing Mart 305-945-0403 316 NE 167th St., Maimi

813-971-0066

Canton Palace Chinese restaurant 7980 Southwest 8th St., Miami

305-264-9444

813-866-8569

Chan’s Chinese Restaurant

305-221-8104

727-521-6406

Chung Hing Oriental Mart 305-947-6038 1855 NE 163rd St, North Miami Beach Foodtown Supermarket 954-943-9586 5335 N, Military Trail, West Palm Beach

407-658-1967

Lucky Oriental Market 305-220-2838 8356 SW 40th St., Suite D-I, Miami Maryann Bakery 305-945-0333 1284 NE 163rd St., North Miami Beach New York Mart 954-748-0065 10065 Sunset Strip, Sunrise

813-932-9285 407-423-8539 407-228-4000 407-897-3488 813-643-8888

2404 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL

Oriental Mart 4850 N University Dr. Lauderhill

PK Oriental Mart 2350 N University Drive, Sunrise

727-789-2828

PK Oriental Mart 255 NE 167th St, Miami 9501 SW 72nd St, Miami

813-632-3444 727-545-5678

954-747-7740

Oriental Square Market and Emporium 954-340-8828 2365 University Dr. Coral Springs Pine Court Chinese Bistro 954-748-5958 10101 Sunset Strip Sunrise

407-228-0043

South Garden Chinese restaurant 10855 S.W. 72nd Street, Miami

954-748-5971

305-654-9646 305-595-9678 305-274-9099

813-887-3888

407-282-2992

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THAI Durian Durian Asian Thai Cuisine 10743 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando Royal Thai 1202 N. Semoran Blvd. Orlando SEA Thai Restaurant 3812 E. Colonial Dr. Orlando Soong Thai 9448 W Colonial Dr. Ocoee Spice Thai Restaurant 6125 South Semoran Blvd Orlando Thai House 2117 E Colonial Dr. Orlando

www.1storiental.com

813-930-0470

VIETNAMESE Saigon Noodle and Grill 710 S Goldenrod Rd. Orlando Golden Phoenix 8199 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa Little Saigon 1106 E Colonial Dr. Orlando Lạc Việt Bistro 2021 East Colonial Dr. Orlando Phở 88 Noodle 730 N Mills Ave. Orlando Phở Viet Restaurant 1202 W Brandon Blvd. Brandon Phở Vinh Restaurant 657 N Primrose Dr. Orlando Phở Queen Vietnamese Restaurant 29000 US Highway 19N Clearwater Phở Quyen Cuisine 2740 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa Phở Quyen Vietnamese Restaurant 4505 Park Blvd, Pinellas Park Saigon Deli 3858 W. Waters Ave. Tampa

5132 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando

Bayanihan Arts and Events Center

407-895-0985

University of Florida, Gainesville- APIA Resource Room

407-822-8200

Clearwater Chinese Language School

407-855-4400 407-898-0820

on the 4th floor of Peabody Hall.

4600 78th Ave N., Pinellas Park 33781 • (727) 251-9972

Oriental Super Market

2456 Gulf To Bay Blvd., Clearwater 33765 • (727) 725-2083

Belcher Farmer’s Market

1479 S Belcher Rd. Unit E., Largo 33771 • (727) 530-1968

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NAIL & SPA FOR SALE! Located in kissimmee on 192 area Great location, great price, low rent High traffic area

Please call or text 954-558-5462

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TAIKO LESSONS FOR BEGINNERS!

Are you interested in Traditional Japanese Taiko Drum lessons for Beginners.

Instructors: Takemasa Ishikura / Yuko Ishikura, Fee: $10 per person / per class· You’re required to purchase “Bachi” (Taiko Drumsticks). $23 per pair Every Tuesday 7 pm to 8:30pm & Sunday 11:30am to 1pm Sunbelt Center - 1255 La Quinta Drive, Suite 112, Orlando, FL 32809

407.435.9388 • www.orlandotaikodojo.com

CAACF DRAGON BOAT TEAM - C.H.A.R.G.E.

“C.H.A.R.G.E.” is the Orlando-based Dragon Boat Team organized by the Chinese American Association of Central Florida in June, 2010, and is comprised mostly of Asian-American crew members. If you would like to learn more about Dragon Boat paddle technique or join the team.

Email CHARGE at dbteamcharge@gmail.com or www.chargedragonboat.org for more details.

J.Club ~Your connection to Japan~

Japanese dining, cooking, TV shows & movies, Shodo, Origami, Chanoyu, Bujutsu, Kimono Kitsuke, and more. Meet monthly / Participate in cultural events Share Japanese culture + Form new connections 日本のことをシェアしたい方、ぜひご参加ください。 Feel free to contact Teri Mitchell (日本人 ) at teri_mitchell@hotmail.com / 407.406.0620

オーランド日本語バプテスト教会 設立２周年記念礼拝 2014年9月14日（第２日曜日） 10:30amから Dover Shores Baptist Church (551 Gaston Foster Rd., Orlando, FL, 32807) フェローシップホールにて 誰でもどうぞお気軽にご参加ください！ www.OrlandoJapaneseChurch.com /407-924-6684（高岡）

オーランド沖縄県人会 Okinawa Club

うちな～んちゅ募集中‼ 二ヵ月一回集まります。 沖縄方言や踊り、流球料理、歌など 会話をしながら一日をすごしませんか？ 連絡先/ 321-246-1763. な〜な まで

BUSINESS FOR SALE

Turn-key Property Management and Rental Business located near Disney (Commercial & Residential management contracts and Short & Long Term Rentals).

Complete operational structure with two trained staff, established network of contractors in place, company website, integrated reservation & management software, operating manuals and fully equipped office. Financials available and great platform for potential US Visa.

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HIRING

Wyndham is hiring Full Time, Bi-lingual Japanese/ English Reservation Associates at our Inbound Service Center near Sea World. Pay $15+/hr., medical/dental benefits. Schedule 11:30-8PM, varied days off.

Email your resume to robert.scherzinger@wyn.com for interview consideration.

ORLANDO CHINATOWN

- the only Chinatown in Florida! -

* All-In-One Shopping Center, features Asian businesses * Variety of Asian restaurants and cuisines * Largest Oriental Supermarket in Florida * Covenient Location: On W. Colonial Dr. and near Kirkman Rd. * Commercial Condo - Available for Lease/Sale INVESTMENT HOT SPOT-GOOD DEAL TO LEASE OR BUY NOW!!!

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ORLANDO BADMINTON CLUB

Every Wed (6 – 9pm) and Sun (1 – 6pm) at College Park Community Center – 2393 Elizabeth Ave , Orlando . Fees: Adults: $5, Under 18: $1, 12 and under: Free.

Contact Krishna Balwalli at 407.683.9162 or email kbalwalli@hotmail.com Every Thur (6 – 8:30pm) – Orange County/Orlando Magic Recreation Center – 3850 South Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando . Fees: $2/hr.

Please Contact Erin Fang at 407.913.9581 for more information. www.cflbadminton.org

TAIJI/QIGONG CLASS

Taiji/Qigong is a system of movements of used to increase ones, balance,awareness,coordination and to promote one’s “internal” energy. Classes are every Wednesday from 6pm-8pm {1st Class Free} Address: Lake Cay Commons 9938 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Fl. 32819 “the middle of the building on the left side before Publix” Contact Sifu Sam Winters for more information at 407.238.7450 { please leave message}

HARE KRISHNA TEMPLE

2651 Rouse Road, Orlando FL 32817 Invites everyone, Every Sunday (4:30pm – 7:30pm) for Musical Mantra Meditation and Sunday Love feast program. Free admission, Free Vegetarian Feast, Free Art Classes for kids, Kirtan, Dance, Spiritual discourses. We guarantee a soul uplifting and ecstatic experience.

Contact Gokul at 407-538-6707

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What Juniors Need to Know (about College Admissions) Jan 24 (Sat) 11 am - 12 pm at Courtyard Tampa Airport/Westshore 3805 W. Cypress Street, Tampa Fl 33607. Explain the role of SAT’s, ACT’s and Subject Tests in the college admissions process, how to get the highest possible scores, when to take the tests and when NOT to take the tests; the role of recommendations from teachers, counselors, coaches and mentors, and how to maximize their impact; plus what’s in college applications, how to look at the applications in the way that admissions reps do, and how to craft effective essays.

Vietnamese Phan Van Minh Catholic Church New Year Festival 2015 Jan 31 (Sat) to Feb 1 (Sun) at Central Fairground Main Exhibit Building - 4603 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL. 32808. Vietnamese New Year Festival organized by the Central Florida Vietnamese Phan Van Minh Catholic Church. Traditional Vietnamese Cuisine and Entertainments. more info (in Vietnamese only) at http://www.philipminhparish.org Tet Lunar New Year Festival 2015 Feb 7 (Sat) at the Central Florida Fairground - 4603 W. Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32808 This festival to celebrate the New Year of Lunar Calendar expecting thousands of attendees is a show case of culture, talent show, Miss Vietnam of Florida, Mrs. Vietnam of Florida, many vendor booths to offer authentic Vietnamese exotic food, music, dances, martial arts, souvenirs and special, precious memorabilia offered by other ethnic origination. more info at http://www.vcocf.com Chinese New Year Gala 2015 Feb 7 (Sat) at Winter Spring High School - 130 Tuskawilla Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708 5:15pm-6:45pm for Dinner; 7:00pm-9:00pm for Performance. Organized by the Chinese New Year Gala organized by Orlando Chinese Professional Association (OCPA). New Year Dinner, Cultural Show, Acrobats, Dragon Dance, Traditional Chinese Dance & Music, Multi-cultural Dance & Music.Ticket Price: Adult Member $15, Non-Member $15, Child Member $5, Non-Member $8 more info at http://www.ocpa-usa.org Jacksonville Vietnamese New Year-Tet 2015 Feb 8 (Sun) 11 am - 8 pm at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds-510 Fairgrounds Pl, Jackson-

ville, Florida 32202. The event showcase the culture of the Vietnamese community in Jacksonville. The visuals, the food, and the people are one of a kind you won’t want to miss! One of Jacksonville’s greatest festivals of the year, come join us for the festivities and fun you won’t forget! $5 Tickets at http://www.vnjax.com/tet-2015/ Tampa Chinese New Year Gala 2015 Feb 14 (Sat) 2 pm – 6 pm at Location: Center for Art at Wesley Chapel, 30651 Wells Road., Wesley Chapel, FL 33545 (Admission 1:30 pm) Organized by: Suncoast Association of Chinese American and Chinese-American Association of Tampa Bay. more info at http://sacatampabay.org/wp Miami Chinese New Year Festival 2015 Feb 15 (Sun) 11 am to 6 pm - South Florida’s Largest Chinese New Year Festival. MiamiDade College Kendall – 11011 SW 104th Street, Miami Exotic Foods, Arts & Crafts, Cultural Shows and Children‘s Games & Ride Show Times: 12:30 p.m. & 3:45 p.m. Adults $10 Children under 12 $5 Children 5 and under Free. Parking: Free. Sponsored by the Chinese Cultural Foundation, Inc., Miami, FL. Visit http://chinesenewyearfestivalmiami.org/ Phap Vu Buddhist Cultural Centre of Florida Tet Celebration Feb 18 (Wed) at 7 pm-12 am, Feb 19 (Thur) at 11 am, Feb 20 (Fri) at 11 am, Feb 21 (Sat) at 11 am, Feb 22 (Sun) at 11 am at Phap Vu Buddhist Cultural Centre of Florida - 716 N Dean Rd Orlando, FL 32825.

Phap Vu Buddhist Temple would like to invite everyone to their 5 day long celebration as they welcome the Year of the Sheep. Each day is filled with fun activities, performances, vegetarian food, and meditation. The countdown begins Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 from 7:00 pm until midnight to welcome the new year-- This will probably be the most exciting day to attend! Come experience a cultural celebration-everyone is welcomed!

Melbourne Okinawan New Year Festival Feb 21 (Sat) 2 pm to 7 pm at Elk’s Lodge, 211 S. Nieman Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901.

Organized by: Space Coast Okinawa Kenjin Kai Yuimaru Kai, of Melbourne, Florida Tickets are available for $15.00 adults and $6:00 for children 12 and under. The tickets will cover a dinner and show presented by the Melbourne Okinawan Club. In addition to the local dancers and performers, four senior dance teachers will travel from Okinawa to Melbourne to participate in the event. For more information and tickets contact Yuimaru Kai yuimarukai@yahoo.com or call 321-373-5752. Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ spacecoastyuimarukai/ Ticket sales close on February 6, 2015. Hurry space is limited.

Tampa Chinese New Year Festival Feb 21 (Sat) 10 am to 4 pm at Largo Central Park. Organized by: Suncoast Association of Chinese American and Chinese-American Association of Tampa Bay SACA and the City of Largo will be hosting the Chinese New Year celebration at Largo Central Park. This will be the largest and only out-door Chinese New Year celebration in the Tampa Bay area. In addition to Chinese crafts / food vendors, there will be lion and dragon dances, traditional Chinese performances, and children games. This celebration is free and open to the public. http://sacatampabay.org/wp/ Dragon Parade Lunar New Year Festival 2015 Feb 22 (Sun) 10 - 4pm at Orlando Fashion Square, East Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL Celebrate the Year of Sheep with Dragon and Lion Dances, Martial Arts, Japanese Taiko, Acrobatic Performances, Cultural Dances, Arts and Crafts and Exotic Asian Food Free Admission • Fun for all ages more info at http://www.centralfloridadragonparade.org/

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