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• Applications for CHCP Chinese Dragon & Lion Dance Team

  • Start
    September 19, 2023
  • End
    July 31, 2024

  

  
  

  Chinese Historical and Cultural Project (CHCP)

  is accepting applications for their

  CHINESE DRAGON & LION DANCE TEAM

  
  

  Do you live near San Jose? Do you love Chinese culture and want to learn about Chinese American history?   CHCP is now starting it's Dragon team to help with community outreach with our goal to preserve and illuminate the history and contributions of Chinese Americans.  Our goal is to help preserve the history of the Chinese of Santa Clara County as well as help educate people about the contributions of those before there was ever a Silicon Valley.

  ALL ages middle school and above are welcome!

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Middle/High School and older (including adults)
  • Desire to be part of a team
  • Desire to perform for an audience
  • Desire to learn about Chinese Culture and Traditions
  • Attend practices held on weekends (TBA) at:
  • Plaza in front of the Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM), History Park, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112 
  • (if inclement weather: San Jose Batting Cages @ Family Community Church Complex, 474 Piercy Road, San Jose, CA 95138)
  • $25 Student or $50 Adult CHCP Membership required

  
  

  CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION

  
  

  For More Information: contact Mike Mak @ 408-667-0531 or Mike.Mak@chcp.org

  

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• CATS Artistic Challenge: Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspiration Award (thru Aug 18)

  • Start
    May 11, 2024
  • End
    August 18, 2024
  • Location
    Online

  

  MORE INFORMATION

  

  NOTE: In 2022, members of CHCP's Student Docent Cultural Ambassador Program (SDCAP) were awarded the Dr. Jerry Hiura Inspiration Award for their film "Uncovering Asian Experiences." READ MORE.

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    July 27, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free
  

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

   

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• CATS AAPI Playwright Festival

  • When
    July 27, 2024
  •  
    7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    San Jose Stage Theatre, 490 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

  

  WHAT: Contemporary Asian Theater Scene (CATS) presents its inaugural Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Playwright Festival, a one-of-a-kind theater arts experience that fosters and showcases the talent of existing and emerging local Bay Area AAPI theater artists, from writers and actors to directors, stagehands, and others.

  WHO: CATS, in collaboration with award-winning Director and Playwright Jeffrey Lo, opens the inaugural AAPI Playwright Festival with staged readings of six AAPI short plays by six diversely unique AAPI playwrights: Victoria Chong Der, Anthony Doan, Reed Flores, Kausar Mohammed, Conrad Panganiban, and Christina Ying. The plays will be performed by local Bay Area artists.

  WHEN: Saturday, July 27, 2024, 7:30 to 10:00 pm

  WHERE: San Jose Stage Theatre (The Stage), 490 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113

  COST: $15 for General Admission, $10 for Student/Senior, $20 for Premium Center, plus Eventbrite fee. Use Friends/Family discount code FNF2024.

  DETAILS: https://www.catsasiantheaterscene.org/playwright-festival

  TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aapi-playwright-festival-tickets-924999286767

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• SV Shakespeare Play: The Comedy of Errors (thru Sept 1)

  • Start
    August 02, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • End
    September 01, 2024
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd, Saratoga, CA 95070

  

  Beginning August 2nd, Silicon Valley Shakespeare will transform Sanborn County Park into the heart of San Francisco’s Chinatown in 1912 during the United States' Chinese Exclusion Act for the production of The Comedy of Errors. The farcical hijinks about two sets of twins in The Comedy of Errors is set against a dark time in U.S. history when Chinese migrants were banned and restricted entry, giving this staging a new meaningful layer to experience William Shakespeare with family and friends.

  We are excited to share the discount code, MAFAN, good for a 20% savings on standard general admission tickets, valid for all performances of The Comedy of Errors (Thursdays–Sundays, August 2nd–September 1st).

  For more information and tickets: visit svshakespeare.org/comedy.

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• Volunteers Needed for Angel Island Family Day (thru Aug 4)

  • Start
    August 03, 2024
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 04, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Angel Island Immigration Station, N Ridge Trail, Tiburon, CA 94920

  

  Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation is looking for volunteers to support their team at their Family Day on Saturday, August 3rd! At the last minute, a large group of volunteers who previously committed to the event will no longer be available.

  Volunteers will receive a free ticket to the sold-out Family Day, which includes roundtrip ferry tickets to Angel Island.

  If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the Google survey by clicking the button below. You'll find descriptions of the different volunteer posts and details about location and time.

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• Angel Island Family Day - SOLD OUT

  • When
    August 03, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Angel Island Immigration Station, N Ridge Trail, Tiburon, CA 94920

  

  Family Day is SOLD OUT !

  Family Day is a celebration of family, connection, and heritage at the Angel Island Immigration Station.

  Attendees will receive a roundtrip ferry ride from either SF or Tiburon, optional shuttle service, museum entry, crafts, and performances; all for $10 per person. The day will be filled with music, dance, history, storytelling, and -- of course -- FAMILY!

  For more information and tickets: https://www.aiisf.org/events/familyday2024

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• CAH Museum Open (during Italian Family Festa)

  • When
    August 03, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  The Museum will be open from 11:00 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday August 3 during the Italian Family Festa. The Italian Family Festa will be held on Saturday August 3 from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday August 4 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at History Park.

  Share the day with friends and family, savor authentic Italian foods, see fantastic live entertainment, experience the cultural village, and stroll the many wonderful arts and crafts merchants. There is something for every age.

  Information for the Italian Family Festa can be found here.

  ADMISSION: Free

  For more Museum information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

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• Seminar: Writing Family History with Artificial Intelligence (thru Nov 16)

  • Start
    August 04, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • End
    November 16, 2024
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Various Bay Area Libraries (one Online Session)

  

  Various Bay Area libraries will be hosting a FREE seminar on the subject of Writing Family History with Artificial Intelligence. All sessions are in-person, except for the San Francisco Public Library session on June 25 which is online (via Zoom).

  Location/Date/Time

  • San Francisco Public Library, June 25, 6:30 – 8PM, Register Here for Zoom Session
  • Saratoga Library, 13650 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, Aug 4, 1 – 3PM
  • Fremont Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd, Fremont, Aug 17, 11AM – 1PM
  • Los Altos Library, 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, Aug 31, 11AM – 1PM
  • Milpitas Library, 160 N Main Street, Milpitas, Nov 16, 3 – 5PM

  Summary

  • Hands-on Writing Family History with AI Workshop
  • Blend of theory, demonstration, and practical application
  • Explore storytelling fundamentals and AI-generated narratives
  • Learn to use AI as a writing coach and create personalized stories
  • Share family anecdotes and insights with fellow participants 
  • Discover where to publish family stories online – FREE

  Explore the fusion of storytelling and artificial intelligence at this Writing Family History with AI Workshop. This interactive session merges theory, demonstrations, and sharing for a dynamic learning experience. Learn storytelling fundamentals, from traditional tales to AI-generated narratives. Discover how AI can enhance your writing process and create captivating stories. Dive into movie-making techniques and unleash your storytelling prowess through personalized videos. Bring your creativity and laptop, and craft your own AI-assisted family stories. Share and connect with fellow participants, exchanging family anecdotes and insights. No prior experience necessary, just bring your creativity and curiosity, plus an internet-ready laptop with a word processor.

  About The Speaker: Ron Chan

  Ron is a seasoned lecturer on family history documentation principles, captivating audiences worldwide at Genealogy Workshops and libraries. As a published genealogy author, he has a passion for storytelling, teaching innovative methods to breathe life into ancestral tales. Ron is the Founder of the Bay Area Chinese Genealogy Group, dedicated to preserving ancestral stories. He is also Co-Founder of the Chinese American GI Project to honor veterans' legacies and a CHCP Advisory Board Member working on CHCP's Oral History Project.

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• Seminar: Digitize & Document Your Family History (thru Oct 27)

  • Start
    August 10, 2024
  •  
    10:30 AM
  • End
    October 27, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Various South Bay Libraries

  

  Various South Bay libraries will be hosting a FREE seminar on the subject: Digitize & Document Your Family History. All sessions are in-person.

  Location/Date/Time

  • Mountain View Library, 585 Franklin St, Mountain View, Aug 10, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Register:  https://mountainview.libcal.com/event/12603080
  • Santa Clara Library, 2635 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, Sept 7, 1 – 3 pm
  • Los Altos Library, 13 S San Antonio Rd, Los Altos, Oct 27, 11 am – 1 pm

  Summary

  • Utilize AI for oral history, scanning, photo restoration, and management
  • Explore case studies for weaving family sagas with multimedia
  • Discover free resources and best practices for legacy preservation
  • Learn tools for creating a digital family heritage library

  Dive into a realm where physical artifacts meet virtual storytelling. This session immerses you in the art of utilizing artificial intelligence for oral history creation, scanning, photo restoration, photo management, movie making and storytelling. Explore real-life case studies illustrating how to intricately weave your family’s saga using multimedia methodologies. Discover invaluable free resources and best practices to preserve your family’s legacy. By session end, you’ll learn about tools and techniques to create a digital family heritage library, that will be a timeless treasure for generations to come.

  About The Speaker: Ron Chan

  Ron is a seasoned lecturer on family history documentation principles, captivating audiences worldwide at Genealogy Workshops and libraries. As a published genealogy author, he has a passion for storytelling, teaching innovative methods to breathe life into ancestral tales. Ron is the Founder of the Bay Area Chinese Genealogy Group, dedicated to preserving ancestral stories. He is also Co-Founder of the Chinese American GI Project to honor veterans' legacies and a CHCP Advisory Board Member working on CHCP's Oral History Project.

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• SJCHM Stockton Chinese Community Event: Sam Fow Roots

  • When
    August 10, 2024
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 306 E Clay St, Stockton, CA 95206

  

  Under the sponsorship of the San Joaquin County Historical Museum (SJCHM)'s Loy-Funamura Center for Chinese and Japanese History and Culture, you are cordially invited to a Stockton Chinese community event, "Sam Fow Roots," taking place at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, located in the southern reaches of the former Stockton Chinatown, on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. This event will include a gathering of the descendants of the early Chinese merchant and working families of Stockton's Chinatown.

  Sam Fow means Third City in Cantonese, with Stockton being the third city of California during the Gold Rush era and the gateway to the southern Mother Lode gold mines.

  The event will start with the story behind native son Russ Low’s newest book, "Chinatown Orphans on Sonora Street," an inspirational tale of the Fong children who survived the Depression as a family without parents in Sam Fow in the 1930s and 1940s. 

  Then in an open forum, guests who grew up in Stockton Chinatown or who are long-time residents, will have the opportunity to talk about their Stockton story. Those attending may listen to the stories and compare them with their own experiences.
  

  Join them as they recreate the unique world of Sam Fow from 1910 -1950. Former Stockton Chinatown residents as well as those who are interested in hearing their stories are invited. This event is free, but registration is required due to limited seating capacity.

  REGISTER BY JULY 31

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• CAH Museum Open (during Spirit of '45)

  • When
    August 10, 2024
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  The Museum will be open from 2:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday August 10 during History Park's Spirit of '45 event. The Spirit of '45 event will be held from 2:00 to 10:00 pm on Saturday August 10 at History Park.

  CHCP plans on displaying new banners and videos at the Museum for the event.

  ADMISSION: While the Museum is free, you must pay for admission to History Park for the Spirit of '45 event. Information and tickets can be found here.

  For more Museum information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

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• CAH Museum Open

  • When
    August 17, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) is housed in the Ng Shing Gung building, which is part of History Park, located in Kelley Park, San Jose.

  Admission: Free

  For more information (including parking, directions, slideshow, and virtual tour): visit our Museum page.

  
  

   

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• CAH Museum Closed

  • When
    August 24, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) will be CLOSED due to a special event being held at History Park.

  Meanwhile, please view a slideshow of the museum or take a virtual tour of the museum.

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• CAH Museum Closed

  • When
    August 31, 2024
  •  
    11:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Chinese American Historical Museum, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  

  The Chinese American Historical Museum (CAHM) will be CLOSED due to a special event being held at History Park.

  Meanwhile, please view a slideshow of the museum or take a virtual tour of the museum.

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• CHCP SDCAP Orientation

  • When
    October 12, 2024
  •  
    10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Firehouse 2nd floor, History Park, 635 Phelan Avenue, San Jose, CA 95112

  

  An Orientation for CHCP's Student Docent Cultural Ambassador Program (SDCAP) will be held at History Park in San Jose. Come and contribute to preserving, educating, and promoting Chinese and Chinese American history and culture! This program is open to high school/college students and their parents.

  The Orientation is on October 12 from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm, with snacks and lunch provided.

  Morning activities will introduce CHCP, History Park, SDCAP, members (returning and new), and oral communication tips. A docent training manual with a special tour of the Chinese American Historical Museum follows lunch, along with specific information about SDCAP events and projects for 2024-2025.

  To reserve your spot and your training material, please RSVP by October 5 to: SDCAP Chair/CHCP Director Brenda Wong: (H) 408-946-4015, (C) 408-228-2424, or brenda.wong@chcp.org. Parents are also welcome to RSVP to attend the Orientation.

  For SDCAP applications and more information:  visit our SDCAP page. For students and parents ready to join, emailing your application(s) to brenda.wong@chcp.org ASAP will enable you to be updated and included in all current communications.

  For parking and directions: visit our Museum page.

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