KAM Banquet guests, from left: Yoonju Park, director of Korean Service Center; Channel 5 Eyewitness News Reporter Susanna Song, Master of Ceremony; Hyun Sook Han, Korean adoption pioneer; Kim Jackson, photographer and author of the “HERE” book on Minnesota Korean adoptees; Angela Copeland, an adoptee who spoke on how a spiritual journey to Korea changed her life; and Pastor Sung Chul Park, director of KAM. (AAP staff photo by Tom LaVenture)

By TOM LAVENTURE
AAP staff writer

MINNEAPOLIS (August 21, 2010) – Korean Adoptees Ministry celebrated a “Decade of Making Deep Connections” with a gala fundraising event last weekend at Ramada Plaza. KAM, a nonprofit organization is based in Roseville and has served as a resource for adoptees and their families.

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Men Institute Workshop (Photo by Nancy Wong)

AAP staff report

MINNEAPOLIS (August 19, 2010) – Asian and Pacific Islander men of Minnesota took a proactive approach toward domestic violence and anger management with a two-day event August 19-20 at Oren Gateway Center of Augsburg College. More than 70 people participated in an intensive training to examine the intersection of sexism and racism and to explore how power and privilege contributes to violence against women and children.

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Kids have fun in the pool at the Chat Arts Fest. (AAP photo by Trang Do)

ST. PAUL (August 21, 2010) – The Center for Hmong Arts and Talent held its 9th Annual Hmong Arts and Music Festival Satuday at Western Sculpture Park. With the theme “A Hmong Us” the festival again had arts and crafts of local Hmong artists that represents many perspectives of being “A Hmong” in America. There was also a juried winners tent.

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The Chinese American Academic & Professional Association in Minnesota will hold its 2010 Annual Conference on the theme, “Rising Above Uncertain Times” on September 25, 2010, from noon until 9:00 p.m. at Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant, 7717 Nicollet Avenue, Richfield, MN 55423. Registration starts at noon with opening remarks at 1:00 p.m.

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Dr. Baruch Blumberg

SAN FRANCISCO (August 30, 2010) –Nobel Laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg who discovered the Hepatitis B Virus and developed the Hepatitis Vaccine will be honored by the Chinese Hospital and San Francisco’s Hepatitis B community. The honor will take place at the Hep B Free Coast to Coast dinner on September 16 at the Regency Grand Ballroom.

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (August 25, 2010) – Blood donations through the local American Red Cross Blood Services Region declined during the summer months, resulting in an urgent need of all blood types, especially type O negative, right now and in the weeks ahead. The Red Cross closely monitors local and national blood supplies to ensure donations are keeping pace with hospital need for blood products in order to meet ongoing and emergency patient care.

Type O negative donors can make the difference between an adequate blood supply and a shortage. That’s because type O negative blood can be transfused to patients with any blood type, and is often transfused into patients in emergency and trauma situations.

Every day, more than 39,000 pints of blood are needed for patients in the United States. Blood is used for the treatment of cancer patients, people with blood disorders, premature babies, transplant recipients, trauma victims and more.

Upcoming Blood Donation Opportunities

ANOKA COUNTY

9/10/10

1:00 pm -  6:00 pm

Emmanuel Christian Center

7777 University Ave NE

Spring Lake Park

9/11/10

8:30 am – 12:30 pm

Blaine Medical Center

11855 Ulysses St NE

Blaine

9/11/10

9:00 am -  2:00 pm

Lowe’s

2700 Main St

Coon Rapids

9/16/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Club West

11211 Club West Pkwy

Blaine

HENNEPIN COUNTY

9/7/10

11:30 am -  5:30 pm

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

One Veterans Dr

Minneapolis

9/9/10

11:00 am -  4:00 pm

Saint Therese Home

8000 Bass Lake Rd

New Hope

9/10/10

9:00 am -  2:00 pm

Veterans  Affairs Medical Center

One Veterans Dr

Minneapolis

9/10/10

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Health Partner Riverside

2220 Riverside Ave

Minneapolis

9/13/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Elks Lodge 44

2875 Brookdale Dr

Brooklyn Park

9/14/10

11:30 am -  5:30 pm

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

One Veterans Dr

Minneapolis

9/15/10

10:00am – 3:00 pm

Fifth Street Towers

100 S 5th St

Minneapolis

9/16/10

1:00 pm -  6:00 pm

Rasmussen College

7905 Golden Triangle

Eden Prairie

9/17/10

9:00 am -  2:00 pm

Veterans  Affairs Medical Center

One Veterans Dr

Minneapolis

RAMSEY COUNTY

9/5/10

9:00 am -  8:00 pm

Minnesota State Fair

1265 N Snelling Ave

St Paul

9/7/10

1:00 pm -  6:00 pm

Keller Williams

3555 Willow Lake Blvd

Vadnais Heights

9/7/10

1:30 pm -  6:30 pm

Public Safety Center

785 Old Hwy 8 NW

New Brighton

9/7/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

St Anthony Park Lutheran Church

2323 Como Ave

St Paul

9/7/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Gold’s Gym

905 E Cty Rd E

Vadnais Heights

9/7/10

9:00 am – 2:00pm

Boston Health

1865 Old Hudson Rd

St Paul

9/13/10

1:00 pm -  6:00 pm

Grace Lutheran Church

1730 Old Hudson Rd

St Paul

9/13/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Maternity of Mary Catholic Church

1414 N Dale

St Paul

9/13/10

11:00 am -  4:00 pm

TIES

1667 Snelling Ave N

Falcon Heights

9/15/10

12:30 pm -  4:30 pm

Graebner Memorial Chapel Building

1259 Carrol Ave

Saint Paul

9/16/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Roseville Lutheran Church

1215 W Roselawn Ave

Roseville

9/16/10

9:00 am -  2:00 pm

Church of the Assumption

51 W 7th St

Saint Paul

9/16/10

11:00 am -  4:00 pm

Rauenhorst Hall

2004 Randolph Ave

Saint Paul

WASHINGTON COUNTY

9/8/10

2:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Curves

1650 Market Dr

Stillwater

9/10/10

1:00 pm -  7:00 pm

Christ Lutheran Church

150 5th St

Marine on St Croix

9/14/10

8:00 am -  7 :00 pm

Our Savior Lutheran Church

1616 W Olive

Stillwater

9/17/10

2:30 pm -  6:30 pm

Newport Lutheran Church

900 15th St

Newport

How to Donate Blood

Simply call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (448-3543) or visit redcrossblood.org to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license, or two other forms of identification are required at check-in.  Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

Governed by volunteers and supported by giving individuals and communities, the American Red Cross is the single largest supplier of blood products to hospitals throughout the United States. While local hospital needs are always met first, the Red Cross also helps ensure no patient goes without blood no matter where or when they need it. In addition to providing nearly half of the nation’s blood supply, the Red Cross provides relief to victims of disaster, trains millions in lifesaving skills, serves as a communication link between U.S. military members and their families, and assists victims of international disasters or conflicts.

LOS ANGELES (August 27, 2010) – The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor photographer Jon SooHoo, who is celebrating his 25th anniversary with the team, on Friday as he throws out the ceremonial first pitch at the evening’s game against the San Francisco Giants. The evening’s festivities will include an in-game video tribute to SooHoo’s 25 years with the team, the longest-tenured photographer in Dodger franchise history. He will receive gifts from the Dodgers and the city of Los Angeles as a token of their appreciation for his hard work and dedication.

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St. Paul, Minn. (August 27, 2010) – Despite persistent evidence that the state’s education and health systems are not sufficiently addressing teenage sexual health, Minnesota is turning down more than $850,000 in federal funds that would support quality prevention programs for young people. This is a puzzling decision that seems driven by politics, not prevention theory.

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Dear Friends, Colleagues and Stakeholders: I am resigning from Hmong Arts Connection (HArC) effective October 1st. After four years with the organization I would like to be able to pick tomatoes in the daylight and spend time

Dyane Garvey

with my family.

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Junshin Choir from Nagasaki, Japan. Photos courtesy of JoAnn Blatchley, Convener, Minneapolis St. Paul Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration Committee, and Vice President, St. Paul Nagasaki Sister City Committee.

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Twin Cities (August 8, 2010) – The 2010 Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration events featured visitors from Nagasaki and dancers from Minnesota Collaborate at the annual commemoration to pursue peace and mourn the two atomic bombings that took place in August 1945. This was a special year as it is the 55th anniversary of the sister city relationship between St. Paul and Nagasaki – and the 65th anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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