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Monday, December 7, 2015

Happy Holidays

Wishing you and your family a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Friday, August 28, 2015

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Dinner

Join us for our Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Dinner.

September 26, 2015 at 5:30pm 
Tickets are $28 per person 

10 Course Meal
Super Star Appetizer
Seafood Soup
Super Star Steak Cube
Home Style Double Lobster
Tofu with Dry Scallop
Chef Special Flounder
Sauteed Jumbo Scallop and Shrimp
Empress Chicken
Prosperity Fried Rice
Fruit Platter

Want to purchase a ticket? Have a question?
Contact Johnny Poon at 303.856.6981
Benny Cheng at 303.888.0777
ocacolorado@gmail.com

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Dragonflies

The results are official, and we placed 3rd in Division B out of the 12
Flag-Catching teams that raced on Saturday!

We had a great group this year. Hopefully everyone had fun.

Thanks to our co-sponsor GB Fish &Chips 
for another wonderful year.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Community Picnic


Come join us for a community pot-luck/picnic at 
Clement Park
7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
 on Saturday, June 27th. 
 11-3pm
We are also having a new and gently-used backpack drive on behalf of MEED to assist homeless students.

Friday, May 29, 2015

Two Spirits, One Heart

There is an upcoming API LGBTQ Community Dialogue with Marsha Aizumi on Friday, June 19th, at the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple. 
The event is free and open to the public, but RSVPs are
 required through this link
Please RSVP by June 15th. 

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Dragonflies Dragonboat Team

 
We only have 2 spots left on our dragonboat team, the DragonFlies! If you're interested in getting on-board, please email me as soon as possible (jpoon@lauandchoi.com). There is a $20 sign-up fee, which includes the team t-shirt and 3 practices. Our race is set for Saturday, July 18th. Come cheer the DragonFlies!
More information on the Colorado Dragonboat Festival:
 
Much thanks to our good friends at GB Fish & Chips for co-sponsoring our team again this year. Stop on by and say "Hello" to Alex and Cy:
 

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

2015 Asian American Heroes


Asian American Heroes Awards Ceremony and Dim Sum Brunch
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2015 | Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Cost: $30 Adult/General | $20 for Student
Location: Empress Seafood Restaurant, 2825 W Alameda Ave, Denver, CO 80219
Get your tickets here!
Award ceremony will include recognition of 2015 Asian American Heroes of Colorado, acceptance speeches, acknowledgment of participating organizations, dim sum brunch, a commemorative video and more. Come to hear their stories; come to feel inspired!

Now in its 7th year, Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network recognizes Asian American Heroes of Colorado. This year's heroes are:

Young Hero Award (under age 35): 
Suzuho Shimasaki, Japanese American
Director At-Large of Colorado Public Health Association
Health Equity Committee Chair, Mile High Japanese American Citizens League

Soyon Bueno, Korean American
Director of Asian American Student Services at University of Colorado Denver
Commissioner for Denver Asian Pacific American Commission

Fran Campbell, Filipino American
Commissioner for Denver Asian Pacific American Commission 
and Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission
Founder of "This is Me" Program for Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families
Former President of Filipino American Community of Colorado

Yang Chee, Hmong American
Leader, advocate and spokesperson for Hmong community
Founder of Lao-Hmong American Coalition

Howie Solow, Caucasian American
Founder of Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association and 
Academy of Chinese Cultural and Martial Arts
Co-Founder of Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Gloria Williams, Filipino American
Treasurer of National Federation of Filipino American Associations Region 5
Former President of Filipino American Community of Colorado

The heroes were selected by a committee comprised of members from OCA Colorado, Asian Chamber of Commerce, Asian Avenue magazine, Colorado Asian Pacific Youth Association, Asian Pacific Development Center, National Association of Asian American Professionals Colorado and Mile High Asian Media. Organized by: Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network. The 2015 heroes are featured on the cover of Asian Avenue magazine's May issue. 
 
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Monday, March 2, 2015

Lunar New Year Dinner

Our Lunar New Year dinner to welcome the year of the sheep was a fantastic event. A very special thanks goes to the entertainment, our sponsors and all those in attendance.  
We appreciate your support!

Sunday, January 18, 2015

Lunar New Year Dinner

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Join us for our 
Annual Lunar New Year Dinner 

Saturday, February 28, 2015, 5:00pm
The Empress 
2825 W Alameda Ave
Denver, CO 80219

Tickets: $45 per person 
Corporate Table (10 People) $800

It will be a delightful evening filled with a 10 course meal, 
lion dance, lucky drawings and entertainment. 

Menu:
Honey Smoke Salmon Salad
Crab Meat and Fish Maw Soup
Walnut  Shrimp
Filet Mignon in Black Pepper Sauce
Honey Garlic Pork Chop
Salted Pepper Fish Filet
Peking Duck
Ginger and Scallion Lobster
Mushroom and Vegetables
Fried Rice

For Tickets/Information please contact
Benny Cheng @ 303.888.0777
or 
Johnny Poon @ 303.856.6981

RSVP and Payment by February 21, 2015