Thursday, May 20
? The Northwest Chapter of the Advisory Council on Democratic and peaceful Unification (ACDPU) is hosting a symposium entitled "Past Present and Future of the Korean Peninsula." The symposium will focus on the history and current situation between North and South Korea along with issues geared toward future unification. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. and is free to the public. It will be located at Highline Community College located at 2400 S. 240th Street in Des Moines, WA. More information: Shari Song at (206) 351-3904 or e-mail sharisong@hotmail.com.
Friday, May 21
? China Club will host a dinner meeting featuring Dr. Jan Walls of Simon Fraser, to discuss the history and role of Shulaibao, along with a performance of this lively, humorous folk performance art. The social begins at 6:30 p.m., and dinner at 7:00 p.m. at the Doong Kong Lau Hakka Cusine Restaurant, 9710 Aurora Avenue N. Cost is $20 per person. For reservations, call (206) 447-9599 ext. 2, or email chinaclub@comcast.net.
? Seattle's Race Conference will be held at Seattle University in Pigot Hall, from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. There will also be a follow-up conference held Saturday, May 22. This event is free! Please visit www.seattleraceconference.com.
? The De La Salle University Chorale will again visit the Seattle area. The Greater Washington Alpha Phi Omega and the University of the Philippines APO North America Foundation are hosting the DLSU Chorale gala performance 7:00 p.m., May 21, Friday, Kane Hall auditorium in the University of Washington, Seattle campus. Tickets at $50, $25, $15 and $10 are available from any member of the Greater Washington Alpha Phi Omega or call (206) 783-3417. Email: DLSU_concert@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 22
? The public is invited to celebrate The Olympia Chinese Historical Marker Dedication from 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the Heritage Fountain park in Downtown Olympia at the 300 block of 5th Avenue SW, near Water Street. Gov. Gary Locke will be among the many guests. A walking tour of Olympia's historic district will follow the ceremony. For further information, contact Shanna Stevenson, Olympia Heritage Commission, (360) 786-5480.
Wednesday, May 26
? The Asian & Pacific Islander Women & Family Safety Center will hold its Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction at the New Kowloon Restaurant from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Please contact Kim at (206) 467-9976 or e-mail kim@apialliance.org.
? The public is invited to attend an open house hosted by The International Family Center for Chinese and Vietnamese families. The event will take place from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at its facility in the Pacific Rim Building at 900 South Jackson Street, suites 111 and 112. The event will feature a blessing ceremony by the Native American Tsimshian Haayuuk Dancers and presentation by Mayor Greg Nickels. Please call Mayfanna Li at (206) 388-0159.
Saturday, May 29
? The Tacoma Dome will host this year's APA Summit beginning at 9:00 a.m. The event will include educational workshops, gubernatorial candidates' forums and cultural performances (see article this issue). Please contact info@apasummit.org or visit www.apasummit.org.
? The Greater Seattle Japanese Community Queen Committee will hold its 45th annual scholarship pageant at 7:00 p.m. at the Meydenbauer Theatre in Bellevue. This year's contestants are: Tamit Gina Nakamura, Alison mayu Shkurhan, Mari Masako Sugiyama and Emi Fumiyo Nomura-Sumida. The chosen Queen and her court will represent the Greater Seattle Japanese Community at community events, participate in the Seafair Scholarship Program for Women, and serve as representative to Seattle's sister city Kobe, Japan, among other duties. Tickets for the pageant are $20, available through Ticket Window at www.ticketwindowonline.com. Call (206) 325-6500 or fax (425) 450-3839.
Sunday, May 30
? This year marks the 25th anniversary of the ending of Cambodia's genocide. To commemorate the event, three artists are on tour with "The Spirit of Cambodia: filmmaker Tiara Delgado, author Bhavia Wagner and rap musician praCh ." They have documented the Khmer Rouge genociate with efforts to rebuild broken lives, and will be at the University of Washington School of Social Work located at 4101 15th Ave. NE, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, May 31
? Cathay Post #186, the American Legion, will conduct Memorial Day Services at Hing Hay Park, Maynard Ave. So. and So. King St. to honor America's war dead. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Dick Kay at (206) 232-1755
