Dec 17, 2002

Happy Holidays, See you next year!

Christmas in Asia links:

MISSION STATEMENT:

Promote full utilization of the capabilities of the Enterprise's employees and champion the betterment of the company and community. Promote interest in Asian Pacific issues and culture and act as a bridge to all groups within our community.

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ed. by Douglas Ikemi

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The internet site is at:

Our own domain name, apa-pro.org, stands for Asian Pacific American Professionals. www.apa-pro.org/ gives you a menu of AP organization websites.

Back issues of the newsletter for all of 2000, 2001, and 2002 are available on the website if you want to look up some past event.

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APPA Board Meeting Schedule for 2002:

Evening meetings will be at the Hilton Garden Inn, 2100 Mariposa Ave.(corner of Nash) 310/726-0100. Noon time meetings will be on Raytheon premises

Schedule for 2002:

Completed-See you next year!

Detailed calendar is available on the internet at www.apa-pro.org in Acrobat and Excel formats. Events go into the calendar that I don't mention here. Please send in information on cultural events and news items. Thanks to those who have.

Long range calendar items:

Jan 3 Mah Jongg Club Clattering Sparrows has first meeting in the Pacific Asia Museum auditorium 7-10PM, Friday evenings. Lessons $30 Feb 7, 14, 21.46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena 91101, 626-449-2742x40.

Feb 8 Sister Cities of Torrance and Kashiwa Celebrate 30^th Anniversary at the James Armstrong Theater. The cultural performance starts at 8PM and is $15. Call box office at 310-781-7171 or Hazel Taniguchi at 310-328-1238. Proceeds benefit the Sister City Program. Show includes Japanese song and dance, ballet, poetry, magic, incense burning, and tea service in the lobby.

The Pacific Asia Museum (46 N. Los Robles Ave., Pasadena, 91101, 626-449-2742) Family Festival schedule for 2003, Saturdays, 1-4:

Schedule completed for the year, enjoy 2003.

Jan 18 Stories of Creation Festival

Feb 15 Year of the Ram Chinese New Year

March 15 Girl’s Day, Japan

April 19 Pakistan Festival

May 17 Buddha’s Birthday

June 21 Gods and Goddesses

July 19 Calligraphy

Aug 16 Strings of Asia

Sep 20 Myanmar

Oct 18 Vijaya Dashimi

Nov. 15 Himilayan Festival

Dec 13 Pasko Sa Nayon

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This Weekend (and earlier)

Dec 27-31, Jan 2 Suiseki Exhibit at the Huntingto Library, San Marino, 10:30AM-4:30PM. California Aiseki Kai presents Japanese style viewing stones.

Dec 28 Craft Class at the JANM, 1PM, New Year’s Cards, $11

Jan. 1 New Years at Japanese Village Plaza, 12-4:00PM. Kodama Taiko, Mochitsuki, Lion Dance, Samurai Action Show, Kimono Parade, One man band.

Jan. 1 A Japanese New Year Celebration presented by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of South. Calif., Weller Court, 2^nd ST. & San Pedro, Downtown LA Little Tokyo, 11AM. Taiko, sake barrel breaking, lion dance, koto performance, kendo demonstration, kimono show, Japanese folk singing and dancing.

Jan 4 at Japanese Village Plaza, 12-4:00PM. Zen Daiko, Shin Kendo, Koto and Electric Organ, One Man Band, Clowns

Jan 5 Japanese Village Plaza, 12-4:00PM Marionette Puppet Show, Karate, Animation Characters, One Man Band, Clowns

Jan 5 Katada Kai 20th Anniversary Celebration, percussion performance, , 3PM, Japan America Theater, $25. Contact Mikko Henson 310-378-3700

Jan 5 Kotohajime at the JACCC plaza, 1PM, free

Jan 5 Ikebana International LA Chapter 45^th Anniversary at the new Otani Hotel in Little Tokyo, 11:30AM, $45. For reservations send checks payable to Ikebana International, LA Chapter, to Mary G. Thayer, 3634 E. Yorkshire Rd., Pasadena, CA 91107-5433 before Dec. 27.

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Last Weekend

I made it to the Tempest at the East West Players on Friday. Kind of a street grunge interpretation with a lot of athletic moves, but true to the text, as far as my limited knowledge goes.

Saturday I saw the exhibit on Buddhism at the Pacific Asia Museum, but missed the Pilipino Christmas event. The Buddhist exhibit is one of the most extensive I've seen at this museum.

Sunday I saw the graduation performance of the Artist in Residence Program for Japanese Classical Dance at the JACCC.

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APEX Christmas Membership Mixer, Wednesday, December 18, 2002

Tis the season for more - more fun, more food and more noise! Come join members, non-members, community representatives and the newly elected board of directors of APEX for a night of reminiscing and fun as we celebrate another successful year! Sign-up for membership, find out more about what we have in store for you in the upcoming year, meet the directors and start your new year's resolution early by joining a committee. Feel free to bring family, friends and associates and come celebrate with APEX! When: 7:00PM, Le Meridien Hotel, 465 S. La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048-4001, FREE for members (or those who join that night)! $5 for non-members Contact: serena@apex.org

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APEX Committee Recruitment Meeting, Thursday, December 19, 2002. If getting involved with APEX is on your new year resolution list, get ahead start this Thursday! Come to the committee recruitment meeting to learn how. You can get involved in:

- Community Events

- Corporate Relations

- Cultural Affairs

- Membership

- Professional Development

- Special Events

It's a fun way to meet new people and to help out our community!

When: 7 PM, Thursday Dec 19, 2002, Piper's, 222 N. Western

Los Angeles, CA 90004 (near corner of Beverly and Western in Koreatown) Costs: Free, just your time and your enthusiasm! If you can't make the meeting and are still interested in joining a committee, contact Bonnie Lu at bonnie@apex.org.

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LA Times: (The Times are requiring registration again)

Washington Post:

Jesse Shima Dies; Destitute Immigrant Became a D.C. Icon

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A4439-2002Dec17.html

Wednesday, December 18, 2002; Page C04

THE TAPESTRIES By Kien Nguyen, Little, Brown. 310 pp. $24.95

Sub Captain Tries to Heal Wounds

For Some Families in Japan, Apology Comes Too Late

By Doug Struck and Akiko Yamamoto

Washington Post Foreign Service

Monday, December 16, 2002; Page A01