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July 6 - 12, 2001
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| NORTHERN CALIFORNIA |
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Children’s Services Fund As a collaborative between Wu Yee Children’s Services, Whitney Young Child Development Center and Children’s Council of San Francisco, the San Francisco Vendor Voucher Program assists San Francisco low-to-moderate income families in paying for licensed childcare for children 0-13 years old. It is designed to serve single-parent families who are working or have been offered employment, and two-parent families, of which either parent is working and offered employment and the other parent is working or enrolled in school or job training. Through the program, parents will be free to choose any licensed childcare provider, as well as receive child care counseling. Registration is on-going and enrollment is based on availability of open slots. For more information and application forms, call Wu Yee Children’s Services, 415-391-8993.
Computer Classes Free after-school computer classes for low-income children in the Tenderloin, Mission, Chinatown and Western Addition are available through the Career Resources Development Center in San Francisco. For more information, call 415-775-8880.
Free Pre-School Openings Kai Ming Head Start has openings for free pre-school for low-income children ages three through five at its various centers throughout San Francisco. Free children’s activity packs will be given to the first 50 new enrollees. Centers are located in the Richmond, North Beach, Chinatown and Polk Gulch/Tenderloin districts. Please call 415-982-4777 for more information.
Paid Research Subjects Needed Project CHAMPS invites you to participate in a research study. All participants will receive up to $30. Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco are conducting a study to examine how culture, health and mood may influence smoking habits. The information will help investigators design more effective smoking cessation programs to serve the community. Participation will involve completing questionnaires, an interview, and providing breath and saliva samples. Study procedures can be completed at the time and location that is convenient for you. You must be over 18 years old and have smoked at least 5 cigarettes in the past seven days in order to participate. The questionnaires and interviews are available in both Chinese and English. For further details, please visit the study Web page at www.ucsf.edu/smoke or call the research staff at 415-476-7319.
The Crissy Field Center Experience the exciting blend of programs at the Crissy Field Center, located in the Presidio. Children, youth, families, adults and seniors will find an array of activities at the Center including: a state-of-the-art Media lab, an Arts Workshop, an Urban Ecology Lab and free concerts and much more. For more information about the Center and its summer programs, please call 415-561-7752. Scholarships are available.
EVENTS
Come Together 2001 San Francisco Bay Area Nikkei singles and friends are invited to the 9th Biennial National JACL Singles Convention, Come Together 2001, at Torrance Marriott Hotel. Workshops, seminars, mixer with line dancing, luncheon, dinner dance, brunch, golf, bowling, trips to little Tokyo, JANM, Getty Center, and Las Vegas are scheduled as part of the weekend. Call the hotel for special convention rate at 1-800-228-9290. For registration, call 310-559-4024. For more information visit www.singlesconvention.net.
Young Loud ’N Proud Lyric presents it 6th annual National Queer Youth Leadership Conference Young Loud ’N Proud, Friday July 13 through Sunday July 15 at Horace Mann Middle School, 3351 23rd St., San Francisco. The conference is free for all youth 25 and under. Pre-registration (not required) and information are available at www.lyric.org and by calling 415-703-6150 x25.
SERVICES
SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE ACCESS CENTER The SFCAC is a Cal-SOAP project that provides free college advising targeting low-income first generation college students and parents. SFCAC is located on the 3rd Floor of the San Francisco Main Library. The center is open Sundays, 12 - 5 p.m., Mondays - Thursdays, 3 - 8 p.m., Fridays, 3 - 6 p.m., and Saturdays, 10 - 6 p.m. For more information or to set up an appointment with a multilingual advisor, please call 415-202-7944.
San Mateo Pre-school Programs The San Mateo County Head Start, Early Head Start and State Pre-school programs offers free, comprehensive child and family development services for low-income pregnant women and parents with children ages 0 to 5, including children with special needs. For enrollment information, call 650-871-5613.
Tool Lending Center The San Francisco Tool Lending Center is a joint project of the San Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco League of Urban Gardeners. Trained tool-lending specialists will be on hand during open hours to assist clients in tool selection and use. The center will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. For more information, call the Tool Lending Center at 415-467-8665.
VOLUNTEERING
Acupuncturist, Haight/Ashbury Free Medical Clinic Are you a licensed acupuncturist? You can help members of diverse communities during all stages of HIV treatment. Provide acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment on a weekly basis and help maintain the acupuncture clinic. Contact Scott Wallin at 415-487-5638 x123.
Asian Women’s Shelter Opportunities exist to provide emotional and practical support for residents. Volunteers can assist clients with basic needs, accompany residents to appointments and organize activities for children. Bilingual and bi-cultural skills are helpful. For more information, call 415-751-7110.
Asians over age 55 needed Connect with your community and join a team of older adults in serving children in San Francisco to help out in classrooms, provide homework assistance, read one-on-one, supervise recreational activities or run after-school programs. Make a difference by giving children in our neighborhoods a caring Asian adult role models. A monthly tax-free stipend of $150 is available for volunteers who serve 15 hours per week. No prior experience is necessary. For more information, call Lori Byer at 415-759-3690.
Child Advocacy The San Francisco Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (SFCASA) seeks community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children. Represent a child’s best interests in Juvenile Dependency Court and develop a supportive mentoring relationship. Men and people of color are especially needed. Call now for information at 415-398-8001 x104 (833 Market St., Suite 1004, San Francisco. www.sfcasa.com).
Chinatown YMCA Lightwaves Mentorship Program is looking for adult volunteers to commit for 10 months. Mentor spends one-on-one time with a middle school student weekly and participates in group activities monthly. Coordinator will provide training. Emphasis on individual relationships as well as community projects. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early. Call Jessica Mah at 415-576-9622.
Citizenship Class Teacher San Francisco-based On Lok needs people who can help guide elderly clients to become citizens. Contact the volunteer coordinator at 415-550-2230.
Hospice Volunteer Opportunities Come and help provide emotional support to persons facing life-threatening illness in nursing facilities and private homes. Receive specialized training and on-going support. Please call Home Health Plus at 408-986-1801 x248.
Special Children Need Special Advocates The San Francisco Unified School District is actively recruiting volunteers to make a difference in the education of special needs children. Individuals needed to serve as a child’s surrogate parent for educational rights; to help children when parents cannot be located or when juvenile court has specifically limited the right of a parent or guardian to make educational decisions; to represent exceptional needs children in identification, assessment, instructional placement, reviewing and revising individual education programs; and in other matters relating to a free, appropriate education. Orientation and training will be provided to interested individuals and groups. Call 415-920-5165 and ask about being a surrogate parent volunteer.
St. Anthony Foundation Have you wondered what you could do to make a difference in the lives of people who are poor or homeless? St. Anthony Foundation needs volunteers for several of its programs, including people to serve lunch in the free dining room. St. Anthony’s serves 2,000 meals a day, 365 days a year. For more information, please call 415-241-2600, or visit www.stanthonysf.org.
Survivors International The group seeks a volunteer activity guide for two or more hours a week to help refugees master English and become familiar with parks, museums, banks, post offices, public transportation and free cultural activities in the Bay Area. For more information, contact Tracy Deskin at 415-765-6999.
YWCA-Chinatown The organization is looking for volunteers to tutor children in its after-school program Monday through Friday. Volunteers are especially needed to facilitate an English conversational hour for immigrant elementary school-age children. A 3-4 hour per week commitment is required. For more information about volunteering, call Tina or Judy at 415-788-5437.
WORKSHOPS
Internet for Beginners The Oakland Public Library hosts a free Internet for Beginners Workshop on Wednesday, July 25, 6 - 8 p.m. in the Business Information Center Computer Lab, Main Library, 125 14th St., 2/F, San Francisco. This course will familiarize you with Oakland Public Library’s own Web site and introduce you to selected search engines and subject directories. Previous computer experience is helpful. To reserve a space, please call 510-238-3177. Internet workshops are also offered every Saturday, 10 - 11 a.m., at the Oakland Public Library’s Diamond Branch, 3565 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland. For more information, contact 510-582-7844.
Teen ’Zine Workshop Express yourself! Teens are invited to participate in a “’Zine Magazine Workshop” at the Oakland Public Library’s Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave beginning Thursday, July 5, 4:30 p.m. Help put together a publication that combines elements of a personal journal, newsletter, collage, sketches, music or book reviews, and other items that interest you. For more information about this free program, call Donna, Rachel or Jenny at 510-597-5017.
Chinese Martial Arts The Chinese Cultural Center presents a six-week summer session for high school and college students that touches upon the physical and moral aspects of Chinese martial arts. The curriculum includes an introduction to Wing Chun Kung Fu’s sensitivity drills, Shaolin Qin-na grappling, San Shou mixed hand and feet techniques, and basic throws of Shuai Jiao wrestling. Going from July 10 to Aug. 17, the class will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. from Tuesday to Friday. Participation is limited to 10 students, so please register early. Tuition for the six-week program taught by Christopher Kang is $100 for CCC members, $120 for non-members. For more information, please call Sandra Li at 415-986-1822.
English Classes The Chinatown YMCA offers free morning English classes with bilingual counselors to help Cantonese speakers with limited English skills. Enrollment is open. For more information, call 415-928-4419.
Everything to do with Parenting Parents Place is offering workshops for families with children of all ages. All groups and workshops are held at Parents Place, 3272 California St., San Francisco. To register, call 415-563-0335 x122 or register online at www.jfcs.org/pplgroup2000d.html. Call 415-563-1041 for general information.
Free Counseling for Seniors Do you or someone you care for need support with a difficult life transition? Get help from one who’s been there. Senior Peer Counseling trains volunteers over 55 to assist fellow seniors through emotional support, problem solving and compassionate listening. All services are voluntary and free of charge. For information or referral, call Family Service Agency at 415-474-7310 and ask for Nancy Alpert.
Free Legal Clinic Legal consultation for seniors is available for general legal rights, immigration and naturalization, housing and eviction, and public benefits. Services are provided by Khin Mai Aung, staff attorney from the Asian Law Caucus, at Self-Help for the Elderly. No appointments are taken. For more information, contact Northeast Senior Center at 415-438-4800. (407 Sansome St., 4/F, San Francisco)
Free Naturalization Workshop The Asian Law Caucus conducts free naturalization workshops to assist individuals who want to assess their eligibility for naturalization, or who are eligible and want to submit a citizenship application. Cantonese and Mandarin language assistance are available. These workshops will be held the first and third Saturday mornings each month until the end of 2001. To schedule an appointment, please call 415-445-2597.
Free Traditional Chinese Music Lessons The Chinese Cultural Center is pleased to announce the commencement of ongoing workshops and lessons in traditional Chinese music, taught by acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Hong Wang, the artistic director of Melody of China, Inc. Beginning and intermediate classes will be held on Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon. Advanced classes for music teachers are on Thursday from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The registration fee is $15, but all classes are free. Please bring your own instruments. For more information, call 415-986-1822. (Chinese Cultural Center, 750 Kearny Street, 3rd floor, San Francisco)
Free Ukelele Workshop Learn how to read and play all chords, basic and advanced, from most music sheets, leading to melody strumming. Three years experience required. Classes are Wednesdays 7 - 9 p.m. at Richmond Village Beacon. Please call 415-750-8554 for information (in Washington High, 30th Ave & Anza St)
Language and Computer Classes at IIC Sign up at the Intercultural Institute of California (IIC) for classes ranging from Web design, Excel and Word, to English as a Second Language and Korean language classes. IIC also offers training to be a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA). Increase skills, marketability and income. Enter a high-demand job market with tremendous growth opportunity. IIC also offers a master’s program in Korean Studies. Some classes taught online. For more information, call the Intercultural Institute of California at 415-441-1881 or e-mail iic@iic.edu. (IIC, 1362 Post St., San Francisco.)
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SERVICES
Power Wheelchairs Available Miracle on Wheels of Santa Barbara makes power (electric) wheelchairs available to non-ambulatory senior citizens (65 years old & up), usually at no out-of-pocket expense if they qualify. No deposit required. The electric wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional qualifications of the program. This service may also be available to the permanently disabled of any age. Please call 1-800-749-8778 or visit the Web site at www.durablemedical.com for more information on the details of this program.
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NATIONAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Student Exchange Program The American International Youth Student Exchange Program is a non-profit high school foreign exchange program in the United States, Europe and other parts of the world. Presently, AIYSEP seeks host families for 25 students from high schools in Europe and other countries for the coming school year. Students will arrive in the United States in late August, attend local schools and return home in late June of next year. The students, all fluent in English, have been screened by their school counselors and will receive medical insurance and spending money. AIYSEP also seeks American high school students, ages 15-19, who would like to spend a high school semester or year with a European family or to participate in a 4- or 6-week family stay abroad in the summer. Interested students and families are asked to contact the AIYSEP International Headquarters: Office of the Director, 200 Round Hill Road, Tiburon, CA 94920; 1-800-347-7575; www.aiysep.com; aiysep@aol.com.
SERVICES
Psychiatric Abuse If you have ever been harmed or abused by psychiatric or other mental health treatments, please call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at 1-888-738-2247.
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