A Theater and Dialogue Event 'LangTa'

Who: Guardians, Disciplinarians and Planters of Values.

Let us generate solutions together for a healthy and vibrant community!

on Feb 21st, March 7th and 14th 2010

Asian American Recovery Services presents

A Theater and Dialogue Event ‘LangTa’

performed by San Khau Viet Cali theater group.

In these special events, we invite you to join us for a post-performance dialogue among the Vietnamese community

members to learn and to share about the common struggles they face as immigrants and as parents raising youth in

this society.

When: February 21, 2010

Where: Shirakawa Community Center

2072 Lucretia Ave San Jose, CA 95122

When: 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

When: March 7th and 14th, 2010

Where: Mayfair Community Center

2039 Kammerer Ave San Jose, CA 95116

When: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Other: all events are free, light lunch will be provided.

RSVP: thùy trang at 408-271-3900 x 343 or ttnguyen@aars-inc.org

Please help to pass on the word.

Architecture as Communication...

There are three basics types of architectural drawings: the plan, the function, the section and each diagrams function, sturcture and beauty of the program.

Why Architecture is Communication?

Perhaps it takes communitcation to illustrate a a building because you must ask what kind of a building the client want? then why Architecture inspires communication?

Movement in the Vietnamese Community...

How would you describe movement?
We're all immigrant!
Clean air for everyone...

Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix on July 18-20 2008

da bazaar night markets

A magical and eclectic event bringing together culture, street performers, and local goods. Inspired by night markets around the world, the bazaar will celebrate the community and embrace nighttime in Oakland.

Performers and Vendors Include :
Mignonne, Poroto, Lo Lo,FiftySeven-Thirty Three, Cosmic Chocolates, L'Amyx Tea, Ten Wren, Devika's palacio, Entice,fiftyseventhirtythree, Oaklandish, Dis-scent, Paper Organic Jewelry, Lori Pino, Forrealism, Sew Crafty Collective, Marta Villa—Intuitive Readings, Duniya Dance Company,Tara Linda & Sombra, Danza Xitlalli ,and more. Shop for goods made locally and from India, Viet Nam, and Mexico.

-Our guests can participate in the Oakland Wish Tree, henna body art, and tarot readings. Enjoy Aztec dance, Bhangra, Breakin', Comedy Circus, and DJs.

-Children's Art Activites by MOCHA.

-Just steps away, the Old Oakland Outdoor Cinema Night will host "Little Miss Sunshine" on the big screen starting at 9pm.

Make reservations to have dinner or a drink at one of the hip new places like Levende East, B, or Breads of India in Old Oakland. ( www.oldoakland.org) before the Nite Souk.

VietNamese American Nail Salon Forum

Ville Spatiale Drawing by Yona Friedman

One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend.
They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
a birth or a wedding.
Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
think there is no strength left.
They know that a hug and a kiss
can heal a broken heart.
Women come in all shapes, sizes and colors.
They'll drive, fly, walk, run or e-mail you
to show how much they care about you.
The heart of a woman is what makes the world keep turning.

They bring joy, hope and love.
They have the compassion and ideas.
They give moral support to their
family and friends.
Women have vital things to say
and everything to give.
However, if there is one flaw in owmen,
It is that they forget their worth.
by anonymous!