Events

Holiday Reception with Judy Chu
Attend a relaxing and festive holiday reception to congratulate newly elected to Congress, the Honorable Judy Chu (pictured), on Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00-3:00pm, at the Garden Room of the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, 244 South San Pedro Street, in Downtown Los Angeles. Special entertainment will be provided by jazz recording artist Ark Sano as guests will enjoy a delicious bento lunch, tamales and Chinese dim sum. For sale will be holiday gifts where a portion of sale proceeds to benefit non-profit organizations. Major Community Sponsors of the event are Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Japanese American Bar Association, Korean American Bar Association, Latina Lawyers Bar Association, Mexican American Bar Association, Taiwanese American Lawyers Association. Admission price $20/person. Please RSVP by November 30 to pkinaga@gmail.com. Note: this event is not a political fundraiser.

The Hong Acting Workshop for Youth Groups
The Hong Acting Workshop supports youth! Take your acting skills to the next level with professional actor April Hong (pictured). Have fun this winter! Upcoming Youth Group Workshops for ages 8-17 wil be held Saturday, December 5, 2009, 11:00am-1:00pm, and Saturday, December 12, 2009, 11:00am-1:00pm, in Hollywood. Instructor April Hong's most recent acting credits include ER, Desperate Housewives, 90210, Cox Cable commercial, and Ninja voice in Red Alert 3. As a former child actor, she can meet the needs of youth who are pursing acting careers or simply exploring the art form. The workshop includes fun individual and group acting exercises, such as movement, vocalization and improvisation, for film, TV, voice overs, commercials, and theater. Build self-confidence through expressing yourself infront of an audience. Relate more effectively to others' feelings. Improve your speech. And, Learn focus, respect, and self discipline. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today by calling (323) 246-9379 or emailing hongstudios@yahoo.com. Please include your phone number, number of youth, and the dates you wish to attend. For more information, www.jameshong.com.

Election for Association's 2010 Slate of Officers
Election for Association's 2010 slate of officers will be held after lunch on Sunday, December 6, 2009, at the Association headquarters at 418 Cottage Home, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Members are encouraged to exercise their right and make their voices heard regarding the leadership of the Association. For the office of president: Beverly Yu and Lance Eng (the one who garners the most votes will be president; the other vice president); for Women's Auxiliary Chair, Helen Ng. Remainder of slate of officers will remain unchanged.

Next Generation Group Holiday Dinner and Election
Outgoing NGG President Janice Ng invites all NGG members to attend a holiday celebration dinner on Saturday, December 19, at 6:00pm, at Hot Stuff Cafe, 315 So. San Gabriel Blvd., San Gabriel, CA 91776. We'll discuss our past achievements and the group's goals and aspirations for the coming year. Also taking place will be nominations and elections for NGG officers for 2010-2012. Positions opened are president, two co-vice presidents, treasurer and secretary. Members also can choose to participate in one or more of the standing committees: communications/marketing, events/social, membership development or programs. Please RSVP to Janice Ng at peisuenng@gmail.com no later than Friday, December 18. Click here to download ballot and description of offices.

Dinner Honoring Tenny Ng and Peter Ng
Past President of the L.A. Chapter Tenny Ng has been elected the National Eng Family Benevolent Association Western Regional Grand President at the recently concluded U.S. Eng Family National Convention in September and Elder Peter Ng was appointed as Commissioner of the Overseas Chinese Commission of the Republic of China. To honor and celebrate their achievements, a dinner will be held on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at the Empress Pavilion Restaurant in Chinatown starting at 6:00pm. Dinner is $20/person. Make your reservations early by contacting the Association Chapter secretary Fai Kwong at (323) 227-8265 between Noon and 3:00pm, except on Thursdays where you could call him at his home at (626) 292-1806. Or, leave a message with Ben Ng at (626) 308-3276. Please join fellow Engs and friends on this happy occasion.

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