Asian Community Alliance Inc.

'Get Out the Vote' Live Phone-Banking Event
2018-11-03 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, Mason OH, 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, mason, OH, 45040, United States
Help us get out the vote!
As part of the AAPI Civic Engagement Network of Ohio, Asian Community Alliance (ACA) will be hosting two live phone banking events in advance of the November 6 general elections (midterms). ACA is in need of volunteers ($15/ hour) to assist in calling AAPI voters and reminding them to vote in November.
Saturday, November 3
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Asian Community Alliance Office
7577 Central Parke Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Sunday, November 4
12:00 – 3:00 PM
Asian Community Alliance Office
7577 Central Parke Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Training (30 minutes) will be provided at the start of each event and the phone baking will last fo approximately 2 hours. You must be at least 14 years old, bring your own phone, provide a social security number, and remain for the duration of the event in order to be eligible for compensation.To commit to one or both events, you must email
rebecca@asiancommunityalliance.org no later than Friday, November 2. Be sure to specify which event (or both) you will be attending.
We hope you will join us!
Questions? Email rebecca@asiancommunityalliance.org or call 513-318-9223.

Affording Higher Education: Financial Planning & Strategies
2018-10-27 05:00 - 07:00 | Mason Municipal Center, 6000 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH, 45040, United States
Please RSVP through the form below (for more than 3 persons, please use the form twice).
Questions? Need to modify or cancel your RSVP?

Please email Sue Strakowski or call 513-318-9223

NAMI Family Support Group
2018-10-23 04:00 - 13:00, 2018-09-25 14:00 - 15:30 | 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, Mason OH, 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, mason, OH, 45040, United States
Click here to register for NAMI Family Support Group. RSVP is not required to attend.
ACA, in its mission to connect the community to resources, will be inviting NAMI to offer support group sessions to the Asian community. The NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges will be held at the ACA office premises at 7566 Central Park Blvd, Suite 222, Mason 45040. This will be facilitated by a NAMI trained facilitator and will follow the NAMI model. It is a peer-led support group, is a confidential and safe space to share your experiences, coping skills and learnings as caregivers, family members, friends and loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, mood, sleep, personality disorders to name a few. This is offered at no cost to participants.

By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard, and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit through other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and learn how to identify local resources and how to use them. You may choose to share or just listen if you are not comfortable sharing.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
· See the individual first, not the illness
· Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers · Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events
· Aim for better coping skills
· Find strength in sharing experiences
· Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination
· Not judge anyone’s pain
· Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
· Embrace humor as healthy
· Accept that we cannot solve every problem
· Work for a better future in a realistic way
· Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

Collecting Calligraphy: The Arts of the Islamic World
2018-10-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Cincinnati Asian Art Society program is on Sunday, October 14 and will focus on the current exhibit Collecting Calligraphy: The Arts of the Islamic World. Dr. Ainsley M. Cameron, CAM Curator of South Asian Art, Islamic Art, and Antiquities, will discuss the gorgeously colored and richly illuminated folios of poetic and historic manuscripts in the exhibit that also include pages from the Qur’an, calligraphic practice sheets and political decrees with significant gifts from JoLynn and Byron Guston, CAAS members.

Chinese Opera Dance Troup 2018
2018-10-07 12:00 | Mary Emery Hall, University of Cincinnati, Mary Emery Hall, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, United States

ACA 4th Annual Taste of Asia Gala & Fundraiser
2018-09-29 13:30 - 17:00 | Wilks Conference Center, 1601 University Blvd., Hamilton, OH, 45011, United States
Asian Community Alliance invites you to the
4th Annual Taste of Asia Gala & Fundraiser
Saturday, September 29th, 2018
Our fundraising theme this year is empowering women to reach their full potential. Follow the link to learn more about the event, purchase tickets, become a sponsor, and donate food or items to the fundraiser. See you on the 29th!

Opening Film & Gala: 3rd Annual Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
2018-09-07 14:00 - 18:00 | Tangeman University Center Great Hall & Main Street Theater, 2766 UC Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45221, United States
The Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati – ‘Engage Diversity Through Film” announces the 3rd Annual Film Festival Sept 5 – Sept 10, 2018.
The Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati (IFFC) announces their third year of celebrating independent, diaspora films from/about/connected to the Indian subcontinent. This prestigious film festival is the only Indian Film festival in Ohio. The festival is organized by the India Cincinnati Sister City and will showcase 10 award winning Feature Films and 20 short films and host a red carpet gala!
The opening film will be screened at the Main Street Theater, University of Cincinnati on Sept 7. Event starts at 6PM, Film starts at 7PM. followed by a gala at 9PM at the Tangeman Main Hall at the University of Cincinnati.
34 films have been selected from the 467 submissions received this year and will be screened at the Freedom Center, Esquire theatre, Mariemont Theatre, Kenwood Theatre, Cincinnati Art Museum and the Main Street Theater. After parties will be held at Ludlow area restaurants and at the quarter Bistro in Mariemont. The festival will include industry panels on Thursday and Friday 9:30-12PM at the Main Street Theater, University of Cincinnati. All films are subtitled in English. The festival’s film lineup include premiers of several international award winning films. We are thrilled to be able to share these films with the Cincinnati audience. Many of the films are made in the US. The films will cover a range of important issues such as transgender, LGBTQ, immigration, racism, elderly children and parent relationships, young sibling relationships, etc.
view a pdf schedule of the events
​Individual tickets can be purchased on the Festival site, at the respective movie venues and their websites, including The Cincinnati Art Museum. Tickets will go on sale August 15. Gala Tickets are available at www.iffcincy.com.
We invite you to experience five fun filled days of independent cinema from the Indian and South Asian diaspora across the globe!
Our Mission: To engage diversity through Film. To bring understanding and reflection to the common human values that bind us both because of and in spite of our diversity.
Our Cause: Net proceeds of ticket sales will go towards need based scholarships for Cincinnati Public High School for the Cincinnati Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Program (India). Students learn about the culture history, diversity and economy of India through classes and travel. Students are then paired with local corporate mentors and University students as a first step towards making University education their goal.
For more Information, contact Ratee Apana, Executive Director at 513 886 5817. ​

3rd Annual Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati
2018-09-04 - 2018-09-10
The Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati – ‘Engage Diversity Through Film” announces the 3rd Annual Film Festival Sept 5 – Sept 10, 2018.
The Indian Film Festival of Cincinnati (IFFC) announces their third year of celebrating independent, diaspora films from/about/connected to the Indian subcontinent. This prestigious film festival is the only Indian Film festival in Ohio. The festival is organized by the India Cincinnati Sister City and will showcase 10 award winning Feature Films and 20 short films and host a red carpet gala!
This year’s festival will include a soft opening with a tribute to veteran actor Shashi Kapoor of the Indian Cinema and a tribute to director, James Ivory at the Cincinnati Art Museum on Wednesday Sept 5, 6Pm Cocktails, followed by film at 6:45PM.
The opening film will be screened at the Main Street Theater, University of Cincinnati on Sept 7. Event starts at 6PM, Film starts at 7PM. followed by a gala at 9PM at the Tangeman Main Hall at the University of Cincinnati.
34 films have been selected from the 467 submissions received this year and will be screened at the Freedom Center, Esquire theatre, Mariemont Theatre, Kenwood Theatre, Cincinnati Art Museum and the Main Street Theater. After parties will be held at Ludlow area restaurants and at the quarter Bistro in Mariemont. The festival will include industry panels on Thursday and Friday 9:30-12PM at the Main Street Theater, University of Cincinnati. All films are subtitled in English. The festival’s film lineup include premiers of several international award winning films. We are thrilled to be able to share these films with the Cincinnati audience. Many of the films are made in the US. The films will cover a range of important issues such as transgender, LGBTQ, immigration, racism, elderly children and parent relationships, young sibling relationships, etc.
​Individual tickets can be purchased on the Festival site, at the respective movie venues and their websites, including The Cincinnati Art Museum. Tickets will go on sale August 15. Gala Tickets are available at www.iffcincy.com.
We invite you to experience five fun filled days of independent cinema from the Indian and South Asian diaspora across the globe!
Our Mission: To engage diversity through Film. To bring understanding and reflection to the common human values that bind us both because of and in spite of our diversity.
Our Cause: Net proceeds of ticket sales will go towards need based scholarships for Cincinnati Public High School for the Cincinnati Sister Cities Youth Ambassador Program (India). Students learn about the culture history, diversity and economy of India through classes and travel. Students are then paired with local corporate mentors and University students as a first step towards making University education their goal.
For more Information, contact Ratee Apana, Executive Director at 513 886 5817. ​

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS AND VENUES view as a pdf
September 5, Wednesday 6:30PM, Venue: Cincinnati Art Museum
Movie:” HEAT & DUST” Tribute to Shashi Kapoor, cocktails, learn about the upcoming films watch trailers or listen to directors
September 6, Thursday
9:30 AM -12 PM, 2PM-4PM, Venue: UC Main Street Theater, Tangeman Center UC. Event: Industry talks. Listen to director
1PM, Venue: Freedom Center, Movie: “SINAM”
3PM, Venue: Freedom Center, Movie: “TIKLI & THE LAKSHMI BOMB”
September 7, Friday
10AM-12AM, Venue: UC main street Theater, Event: Industry Talks
6PM OPENING FILM, Venue: UC main street Theater, Tangeman Center UC. Event: “THE BOY WITH THE TOP
KNOT”OPENING FILM, Cocktails, AWARDS
9PM-11:30PM, Venue: TUC main Hall (Main Street Theater Bldg), Event: GALA
September 8, Saturday
10 AM, Venue: Esquire Theater, Ludlow. Event: “SOUND OF SILENCE” Followed by director on Skype.
1 PM, Venue: Esquire Theatre, Ludlow. Event: “ASHRAM “Followed by director on Skype.
September 9, Sunday
10AM, Venue: Mariemont Theatre, Event: “SHORT FILMS” Followed by conversation with the director on Skype.
1PM, Venue: Kenwood Theatre, Movie “HUNGRY”.
5PM, Venue: Mariemont Theatre, Movie “VENUS”.
6 PM, Venue: Cincinnati Art Museum, CLOSING FILM “NUDE” Followed by conversation with the director on Skype.
September 10, Monday
7 PM, Venue: Esquire Theatre. Event: “SILOUETTES” Encore to the festival: Followed by director on Skype.

NAMI Family Support Group
2018-08-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-07-24 14:00 - 15:30, 2018-06-26 14:00 - 15:30 | 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, Mason OH, 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, mason, OH, 45040, United States
Click here to register for NAMI Family Support Group. RSVP is not required to attend.
ACA, in its mission to connect the community to resources, will be inviting NAMI to offer support group sessions to the Asian community. The NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges will be held at the ACA office premises at 7566 Central Park Blvd, Mason 45040. This will be facilitated by a NAMI trained facilitator and will follow the NAMI model. It is a peer-led support group, is a confidential and safe space to share your experiences, coping skills and learnings as caregivers, family members, friends and loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, mood, sleep, personality disorders to name a few. This is offered at no cost to participants.

By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard, and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit through other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and learn how to identify local resources and how to use them. You may choose to share or just listen if you are not comfortable sharing.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
· See the individual first, not the illness
· Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers · Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events
· Aim for better coping skills
· Find strength in sharing experiences
· Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination
· Not judge anyone’s pain
· Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
· Embrace humor as healthy
· Accept that we cannot solve every problem
· Work for a better future in a realistic way
· Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

Community Education Series: Treatment Resistant Depression and Mood Disorders
2018-08-16 14:00 - 15:30 | Manor House, 7440 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH, 45040
Free Community Education Series
Presented by Lindner Center of HOPE clinicians
Sponsored by the Lindner Center of Hope with support from Manor House

August 15, 2018:
Treatment Resistant Depression and Mood Disorders
Nelson Rodriguez, MD, FAPA

Expert discussion of:
• Mental Health
• Substance use disorders
• Treatment and strategies for coping
Third Wednesday of every other month
from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at:
Manor House
7440 Mason-Montgomery Rd.
Mason, OH 45040
Register by calling Pricila Gran at (513) 536-0318 or
email name and phone number of attendees to
pricila.gran@lindnercenter.org.

Hiroshima/Nagasaki and Beyond (Panel Discussion)
2018-08-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Kennedy Auditorium, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH, 45207, United States
Cincinnati Chapter Japanese American Citizens League and concerned citizens of Cincinnati will host a video and panel discussion remembering destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by atomic bombs on August 6 and August 9, 1945. Please save the date and time for this timely event in the days “Fire and fury” threats and beginning of negotiation for denuclearization of North Korea.
Hiroshima/Nagasaki and Beyond (Panel Discussion)
Date/Time: August 5 (Sun) 2:00-4:00 pm
Place: Kennedy Auditorium, Xavier University, 3800 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45207
Suggested agenda:
* Showing of documentary on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Nuclear Bombing
* Panel Discussion
* Q & A
* Audience participation “What can we do?”

Youth Workshop and Career Panel
2018-08-02 - 2018-08-04 | OH, United States
Thank you for your interest!
This event has reached capacity and registration is no longer open. Please check ACA’s site for future events, or sign up for our email list to be notified of new and upcoming ACA programs and events.

ACA Youth Workshop Flyer edited v.6
Why you should attend: Meet and engage with successful leaders in different industries, receive inspiration, and learn valuable tips and strategies to succeed while hearing about their journey to success while maintaining work-life balance. Learn about the importance of mentoring, shadowing, and how to sustain professional relationships. Participants will also receive tips on how to manage stress and handle challenges that will come your way in high school, post-secondary education, and in the workplace. A mixer will be held the evening of August 3rd for participants to meet and socialize.
What you will learn: Valuable career insights, strategies, and information on upcoming mentorship opportunities while preparing for college and your career. Participants will also learn about the importance of social interactions, networking, and work-life balance and receive guidance on how to manage navigating their career development.
Pizza on the 3rd and lunch on the 4th will be provided

Who:
High School Youth (incoming grades 9 -12)
Rising college freshmen and women
When:
August 3rd,2018 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
August 4th, 2018 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM

Where:
Aug 3:

Blue Ash Community Center – Basement Recreation Room
4433 Cooper Road
Cincinnati 45242

Aug 4:
Sharonville Library – Meeting Room
10980 Thornview Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45241

Questions? Contact us at (513)318-9223.

Legislative Day
2018-06-27 06:00 - 12:30 | The Ohio Statehouse Atrium, 1 Capitol Square, Columbus, OH, 43215, United States
Click here to register for Legislative Day Event. RSVP is not required to attend.
Asian Community Alliance will have a FREE chartered bus to take you to Columbus and back on June 27th.
The Bus will leave from the ACA office at 8 AM promptly. 7577 Central Parke Blvd, Mason, OH. A light snack/water will be provided by us on the bus. Lunch will also be included.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: MUST READ
1. If you are under 18 , a Field trip parental approval form must be filled and bring it with you.
2. Proper identification to enter the statehouse is required ( Any of the following: Driver license, student ID with photo or Passport )

Hundreds of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to gather at Ohio Statehouse for 2018 Ohio AAPI Legislative Day, June 27
Speakers to include Aftab Pureval, Ron Falconi, Grace Pai, Zale Piepho, Sam Shim
COLUMBUS – June 6, 2018 – The 8th annual Ohio Asian American/Pacific Islander (AAPI) Legislative Day, Ohio’s largest statewide AAPI advocacy event, will take place on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, OH. The 2018 Ohio AAPI Legislative Day will feature remarks from AAPI elected officials and community organizers, legislative visits with Ohio’s state senators and state representatives, and breakout sessions on several topics of importance to Ohio’s rapidly growing AAPI community. Registration is free and open to the public.
Speakers at the 2018 Legislative Day will include:

Ron Falconi, Mayor of Brunswick, Ohio
Aftab Pureval, Hamilton County Clerk of Courts
Grace Pai, Senior Community Organizer, Midwest Region at Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago (AAJC Chicago)
Zale Piepho, Co-organizer of Akron March for Our Lives
Sam Shim, Vice President of Worthington Board of Education

Based on the results from a 2018 survey of Ohio AAPIs conducted by Legislative Day organizers, the event’s breakout sessions and legislative visits will focus on the following policy priorities:

Combating hate crimes
Mental health
Increasing access to state services
Gun violence and gun control

“This is an opportunity for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to showcase the growth, diversity, and influence of our community in Ohio. Whether you are a student, a professional, a business owner, and/or a concerned citizen, you can learn how to make a difference through advocacy on issues that affect us every day,” said Ron Katsuyama, Chair of the 2018 Ohio AAPI Legislative Day. “This is your chance to make your voice heard!”
At least 300 are expected to attend; individuals of all ages, ethnicities, and occupations are encouraged to participate, including students. Registration is free but required (deadline to register is June 22), and lunch will be provided. Organizers are arranging free round-trip transportation for registered attendees coming from outside of Columbus. More event details and online registration can be found at oahcoalition.org.
Media are encouraged to attend during any of the general plenary sessions scheduled at 10:00am, 11:20am, or 4:00pm.
About Ohio Asian American/Pacific Islander Legislative Day
Initiated in 2009, Ohio AAPI Legislative Day convenes hundreds of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) from across the state to develop advocacy skills and foster dialogue with state legislators on policy issues affecting AAPI communities. The Ohio AAPI Legislative Day is collaboratively presented by the Ohio Asian American Health Coalition (OAAHC) and the Ohio AAPI Advisory Council (OAAPIAC).
About Ohio Asian American Health Coalition (OAAHC)
The OAAHC strives to eliminate social inequities that contribute to disparities in the quality of life of Ohio’s AAPIs through community research, education and advocacy for improved access to personalized, culturally and linguistically competent healthcare.
About Ohio Asian American/Pacific Islander Advisory Council (OAAPIAC)
First established by Governor Ted Strickland in 2010, the OAAPIAC promotes Asian American Pacific Islanders’ (AAPIs’) rights and well-being through education and mobilization of Ohio’s AAPI communities, government agencies, and the general public.
Contact: Tessa Xuan, Strategic Lead and Director, 2018 Ohio AAPI Legislative Day
513.515.6241 Mobile, tessa.xuan@gmail.com

Click here to register for Legislative Day Event. RSVP is not required to attend.
ACA is organizing a bus to take a group of individuals to Columbus for the day. There is no cost and lunch is provided. All are welcome. Although this is a special organized event for the AAPI community.

Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies between Parents and Children
2018-06-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Symmes Township Library Meeting room, 11850 Enyard Rd, Loveland, OH, 45140, United States
Click here to register this Event. RSVP is required to attend
“Cross-Cultural Communication Strategies between Parents and Children”
No-Cost Parent Round-table Discussion
Hosted by the Asian Community Alliance and facilitated by Dr. Mei Wang, MD, Ph.D., Psychology
Join the discussion with other parents to discuss parenting challenges and successes and how recent local and national events have impacted your students. Parents and guardians will be able to share their experiences communicating with their partners, children, and other family members and will explore ways to communicate more effectively to encourage healthy family dynamics, especially in times of stress.

Financial Workshop for Single Parent Families
2018-06-16 06:00 | 4050 Executive Park Dr Suite 150, 4050 Executive Park Dr, Cincinnati, OH, 45241, United States
To RSVP, please fill out this form for attending.
A FREE Financial Workshop for Single Parent Families Saturday, June 16th, 2018 at 10 am. With the Financial Foundation Educational Program you will learn how to:

Make money work better for you
Find and save more money
Understand investments and build wealth
Protect and preserve your money

Financial Workshops include:

Increase Cash Flow
Debt Managment
Building A Strong Financial Foundation
Proper Protection
Building Wealth
Asset Accumulation
Retirement Planning
Wealth Preservation
Building A Business In The Financial Industry

NAMI Family Support Group
2018-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 | 7566 Central Parke Blvd, Mason OH, 7566 Central Parke Blvd, mason, OH, 45040, United States

Immigration Presentation
2018-05-19 10:00 - 11:30 | West Chester Midpointe Library, 9363 Centre Pointe Drive, West Chester, OH, 45069, United States
An information seminar by U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services. Join Community relations officer, Jacqueline L. Guevara as she presents information on USCIS and the services it provides.
It can be intimidating and confusing being an immigrant from another country. Come learn the basics of how the USCIS office functions and what services they provide. Learn about any changes that could influence you or those in your community. If you have specific questions you would like addressed, we ask that you email them to us ahead of time when you register below.
This will ensure that we are able to address the questions of as many people as possible. This is a safe environment to discuss immigration related issues. Space is limited so reserve your spot today. Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information and to sign up CLICK HERE

Trusts and Stable Accounts
2018-05-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Hamilton County DD Services Kingsley Center, 5093 Kingsley Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45227, United States
Learn about STABLE accounts, special needs trusts and more with local experts. Free to attend.
6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15,
Kingsley Drive location
In order prepare materials, we ask that you register here www.hamiltondds.org/trusts

Asian Food Fest
2018-05-12 08:00 - 2018-05-13 16:00 | Washington Park, 1230 Elm St, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Asian Food Fest 2018 will take place on May 12th & 13th at Washington Park!
Noon to 10:00 pm on Saturday and noon to 8:00 pm on Sunday, Free Admission. For more information, please check http://www.asianfoodfest.org/

NAMIWalks Southwest Ohio - ACA
2018-05-12 05:00 - 13:00 | Sawyer Point Park, 705 E Pete Rose Way, cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
As NAMIWalks celebrates its 16th anniversary, we invite you to take part in NAMI’s largest and most successful mental health awareness and fundraising event in the country.When you walk with NAMI, you join the movement to raise awareness of mental illness and raise funds for our mission to help individuals and families right here in our region.
Registration is free! Visit https://www.namiwalks.org/team/aca to join us today.
When: May 12, 2018
Location: Sawyer Point Park Cincinnati, OH
Check-in: 9:00 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM

Live Phone Banking Event
2018-05-07 13:00 - 16:30 | Twin Lakes Retirement Community, 9840 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, OH, 45242, United States
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!
Let us know you want to participate before May 4, 2018!
Asian Community Alliance (ACA) is a member of the AAPI Civic Engagement Network of Ohio is in need volunteers to help assist in calling AAPI voters across Ohio as part of efforts to mobilize the community to vote during the May 8, 2018, Ohio Primary Election.
ACA is currently recruiting participants for a live phone banking event in Cincinnati:
When: Monday, May 7, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Twin Lakes Retirement Community -The Montgomery Room 9840 Montgomery Road. Montgomery OH 45242
Training: Training will be provided the first 30 minutes of the event. All materials will be sent two days before the event for you to review and to allow time to formulate questions the day of the event. Participants may choose either payment of $15/hr or Community Service hours!
Payment will be issued by check 7-10 days after the event
If you are interested making an impact in the community, please email Sherri Peak at sherripeakACA@gmail.com to receive further details!

Cincinnati Asian Art Society: Terracotta Army
2018-05-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Cincinnati Art Museum, 953 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, United States
Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China Fourth Annual Asian Art Lecture
Sunday May 6, 2018
Public Program 2:00 PM at the Cincinnati Art Museum
3:00 PM Reception Li Jian, Curator of Asian Art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hou-mei Sung, Curator of Asian Art at CAM, co-curators of the exhibit, will discuss the birth of the Qin Empire and cultural diversity of ancient China, the First Emperor, and the artworks that the represent history, myths and burials of ancient China.

NAMI Family Support Group
2018-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 | 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, Mason OH, 7577 Central Parke Blvd. Suite #222, mason, OH, 45040, United States
Click here to register for NAMI Family Support Group. RSVP is not required to attend.
ACA, in its mission to connect the community to resources, will be inviting NAMI to offer support group sessions to the Asian community. The NAMI Family Support Group is for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges will be held at the ACA office premises at 7566 Central Park Blvd, Mason 45040. This will be facilitated by a NAMI trained facilitator and will follow the NAMI model. It is a peer-led support group, is a confidential and safe space to share your experiences, coping skills and learnings as caregivers, family members, friends and loved ones of individuals with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, mood, sleep, personality disorders to name a few. This is offered at no cost to participants.

By sharing your experiences in a safe and confidential setting, you gain hope and develop supportive relationships. This group allows your voice to be heard, and provides an opportunity for your personal needs to be met. It encourages empathy, productive discussion and a sense of community. You’ll benefit through other’s experiences, discover your inner strength and learn now to identify local resources and how to use them. You many choose to share or just listen if you are not comfortable sharing.

NAMI Family Support Group will help you:
· See the individual first, not the illness
· Recognize that mental illnesses are medical illnesses that may have environmental triggers · Understand that mental illnesses are traumatic events
· Aim for better coping skills
· Find strength in sharing experiences
· Reject stigma and not tolerate discrimination
· Not judge anyone’s pain
· Forgive ourselves and reject guilt
· Embrace humor as healthy
· Accept that we cannot solve every problem
· Work for a better future in a realistic way
· Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar circumstances.

Health Fair and Fitness Expo
2018-04-14 05:00 | Christ Church United Methodist, 3440 Shroyer Rd, Kettering, OH, 45429, United States
More information at http://aacdayton.org/ and at https://www.facebook.com/events/161501494609280
==>>Event Schedule
Join us at the Asian American Council of Dayton’s 2018 Health Fair and Fitness Expo where we will be offering FREE Health Fair screenings:
. . . . — Blood Pressure
. . . . — Blood Sugar
. . . . — Body Mass Index / Diabetes Assessment
. . . . — Behavioral Health, including Depression
. . . . . . Screenings
. . . . — Sleep Disorder Screenings
. . . . — Doctor Consultations
. . . . — Bone Marrow Registry Drive*
*Note: A $20 Healthy Eating/Healthy Lifestyles book will be given to each new bone marrow registrant and health fair participant.
In addition to the health screenings and presentations, there will be a number of Fitness Expo activities and demonstrations:
. . . . — Tai Chi
. . . . — Yoga
. . . . — Zumba
. . . . — Guided Meditation
. . . . — Asian Children’s Games
. . . . — Watch Live Ethnic Cooking Demos
. . . . — Learn to Dance Chinese and Filipino folk,
. . . . . . Bollywood, Bhangra, and more!
. . . . — Enter the Dance-a-thon
Listen to Health Presentations from experts on a variety of health topics:
. . . . — Drug Addiction,
. . . . — Bullying
. . . . — End of Life Care
. . . . — Diet, Exercise, and Lifestyle Modifications
. . . . — Dental Care
. . . . — Domestic Violence
. . . . — Stress Management
. . . . — Behavioral Health
. . . . — Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese
. . . . . . Medicine
. . . . — Cancer Screenings
. . . . — and more!

The League of Women Voters Presentation
2018-04-04 14:00 - 15:15 | Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, 103 William Howard Taft Rd., Cincinnati, OH, 45219, United States
The League of Women Voters Presentation- Desirae Futel of the LWVCA will be the moderator. Catherine Turcer of Common Cause will explain the purpose and value of the amendment are about 30 minutes, with another 15 for Q&A. We will then have registration forms and absentee ballot applications with League members helping audience members fill them out correctly.
We are in the Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church sanctuary, so people will sit in pews, and see the speakers from all locations. There will be 2 stationary mics – one for Desirae and one for Catherine. We will also have a roving mic for people to use as they ask questions, so all can hear.
The church has about 8 earphones that people with hearing problems can use to increase the volume right at their ears.

Ekal Musical Show
2018-03-17 15:00 - 19:00 | Lakota west Freshman school, 5050 Tylersville Road, cincinnati, OH, 45069, United States
Ekal Musical Show will be held at Lakota West Freshman School on March 17th. You can buy tickets online www.ekal.org

Stress release through Yoga
2018-03-10 05:00 - 07:00 | Groesbeck library, 2994 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH, 45239, United States
Stress Release through Yoga
Yoga and mindfulness instructor Sonya Verma will be teaching a class on stress release through yoga at the Groesbeck library, 2994 W Galbraith Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45239. When: March 10th from 10:30am to 12:00pm.
This will be a fun and health experience in which we learn how to take care of our bodies through movement and flow. All ages welcome. Light refreshments will be provided.
