Jan 28, 2002

A Bloomberg news commentator said Lock was probably chosen because he embodies the American Dream: He's working one mile away from where his father, a Chinese immigrant, worked as a servant. His father was there at D-Day, and today Mr. Lock is a state governor.

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Perished in the Challenger disaster.

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was convicted of knowledge of a Berkeley bomb factory. Ms. Yoshimura was also known for her association with then fugitive Patricia Hearst.

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 2003:

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

Feb 12 6PM

March 12 noon

April 16 6PM

May 14 noon R1/6E10

June 11 6PM

July 16 noon R1/6E10

Aug 13 6PM

Sept 10 noon R1/6E10

October 13 6PM

Nov 12 noon

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 30 Musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Previews start at THE DAVID HENRY HWANG THEATER AT THE UNION CENTER FOR THE ARTS 120 North Judge John Aiso Street (formerly San Pedro Street), Los Angeles, Little Tokyo

Feb 5-8 KODO, One Earth Tour at Royce Hall, UCLA www.kodo.or.jp Tickets: $45,$35,$30 and $15(for UCLA students with ID) To Order call 310-825-2101

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.

Feb 23 "Words Weaving and Song" documentary film about teenage lives of Wakako Yamauchi, Momo Nagano, and Mary Kageyama during WWII to be shown at the 2003 Installationof the Board of Japanese American Historical Society of So. Calif. 3-7PM Sea Empress Restaurant, Gardena, $20. Call Iky Kiriyama at 310-324-2875.

Feb 23 Chinese pianist Xi Bei Jia appears with the American Youth Symphony at 8PM in UCLA's Royce Hall, 10745 Dickson Plaza in Westwood. Free. Call 310-234-8355, www.AYSymphony.org

Mar 1 Jazz pianist Makoto Takenaka will perform at the Coast Botanic Garden in PV Peninsula, 7:30PM and the New Otani Hotel in Little Tokyo on Mar 2 at noon. Mar. 1 concert is $20 at the Frances Young Hall of Horticulture, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd. Mar 2 is a benefit for Keiro Senior Healthcare, tickets $50. For reservations call Toshihiko Taenaka at 310-515-2806 or Yoshi Koyasu at 562-865-9652

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

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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API PFLAG (Asian Pacific Islander Parents and Friends of Asian Gays and Lesbians) have a monthly meeting on the 2^nd Sunday of the month at The Village, 1125 McCadden Pl., Hollywood, near Highland and Santa Monica. For info call Paul at 818-353-4359, APIPFLAG@yahoo.com

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This Weekend (and earlier)

Jan 30 Musical LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Previews start at THE DAVID HENRY HWANG THEATER AT THE UNION CENTER FOR THE ARTS 120 North Judge John Aiso Street (formerly San Pedro Street), Los Angeles, Little Tokyo

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Last Weekend

Did you go somewhere?

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RYOMA is happy to announce the 2nd Annual Pasadena Cherry Blossom Festival

- March 29-30, 2003

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LA Times: (The Times are requiring registration again)

Washington Post: