Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Location: 41st Floor Rooftop Party Room
Address: 600 N Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/371276716221228/

There’s no time like the Year of the Dragon to make new Taiwanese American friends! Join Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals for a delicious dinner, networking, dumpling making (and eating!), and cocktails and spirits! Enjoy icebreakers, fun games, and perhaps an after party at a location TBA…

6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Cocktails & Dumpling Making
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Dinner
9:00 pm – 10:30 pm Networking, games, and post-party pre-game (if you’re up for it)

Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Cost:
early bird ticket $25
late bird ticket $30
on-site registration $35 (only if space remains and venue allows)

Advance payment required so we can buy the right amount of food, booze, etc! Please register using Wepay:
https://www.wepay.com/events/tap-2012-lunar-new-year-party

* Building requires us to provide a guest list 48 hours prior to the event, so registration and payment by the deadline is mandatory.
* Space is limited and the event sells out every year. Please note that participation is determined by order of payment, not Facebook RSVP.

Date: Sunday, January 30, 2012
Time: 12:00pm
Meeting Point: 2450 S Wentworth Ave., Chicago, IL (by the bridge, look for TACCGC)
Point of contact: Steven Lee (847) 682-2077
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/157968847645907/

Ever wonder what its like to be in a parade? on a float?

You too can be like a rock star and wave to thousands of adoring fans as you ride the Taiwanese American Chamber of Commerce float in the 2012 Chinese New Years Parade. Come join us for the festivities and help to support the pride of Taiwan. Traditional Chinese costumes will be provided if you would like to dress up.

Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Location: MingHin Cuisine
Address: 2168 South Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/264302323624615/

Join Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago (TJCCC) to celebrate the Year of the Dragon with friends and fellow TJCCC members. The event will be hosted at MingHin Cuisine in Chinatown on January 21st. Seating is available for 60 people so please make your payment in advance to secure a spot.

Date: Friday, January 20, 2012
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Union Sushi + Barbeque Bar
Address: 230 W. Erie St., Chicago, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/317223558310611/

Join Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP- Chicago) at Union Sushi + BBQ Bar for our first event of the new year!

Union is one of Chicago’s hottest new venues and attendees will enjoy complementary sushi and skewer appetizers, $5 Sobieski vodka cocktails, and $4 Kirin Light!

TAP- Chicago happy hours are an opportunity for Taiwanese Americans in their 20s and 30s to build their social networks, explore their culture and identity, and have a good time.

Due to limited space at the venue, advance RSVP for this event is required. To RSVP please visit:
https://www.wepay.com/events/tap_happy_hour_at_union

Admission: $5 early registration / $10 late/at the door (if space allows). All event proceeds benefit the ITASA Midwest conference.

Date: Saturday, January 7, 2012
Time: 5:00pm – 10:30pm
Location: Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Address: 9300 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Rosemont, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/139235452846610/
Dinner: $60 per person

Join Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce Chicago for their Chinese New Year Party.

Schedule:
5:00 – 6:30 Registration
6:30 – 8:30 Dinner
8:30 – 10:30 Entertainment

Ticket Information:
Please contact Michael Chen at mikey11475@aol.com to reserve tickets

Date: Saturday, December 31, 2011
Time: 11:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Darien Sportsplex
Address: 451 Plainfield Road, Woodridge, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/142062265899696/

The Taiwanese American Foundation rings in the new year with a fun-filled family event for all ages. Come meet up with old friends from summer camp, meet new friends, eat and be merry… then ice skate!

Even if you’ve never been involved with the TAF summer conference, consider joining the festivities if you’re a supporter of the Chicago-land Taiwanese American community!

SCHEDULE:

11:30 a.m. Arrivals
12:00 p.m. Ice rink opens – skating begins
1:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Fun activities organized by TAF Chicago
3:30 p.m. Say your goodbyes!

Buy tickets in advance for $15 HERE:
http://tafnewyear2012.eventbrite.com/

Tickets will be $20 at the door.

Waivers are required for anyone who wants to ice skate. If you are under 18 and attending withOUT your parent/guardian, you must bring a SIGNED waiver form with you to the event:
http://tinyurl.com/tafnywaiver2011

Email tafchicago@gmail.com with any questions. If you need help the day of the event, please call Bettina at 847-373-5596 or Chikuan at 614-226-8803

Date: Thursday, December 15, 2011
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Ming Hing Cuisine
Address: 2168 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/234859643247315/

Taiwanese Junior Chamber of Commerce – Chicago (TJCCC) is proud to present a special ‘Dine and Learn’ event. We will be having a special guest speaker, attorney Jacob Ehrnshaft who will be doing a presentation on Business Law,

This presentation will address several legal considerations for new and existing businesses, such as choice of business entity, maintenance of the various entities and exit strategies. The various types of entities include: corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and sole proprietorships. Ongoing concerns such as contracts, independent contractors, and minute books will also be addressed.

A networking session will take place before and after the presentation. Attendance will be limited to 25 people for capacity reasons. Please RSVP early.

Price will be: $20 with advance payment via paypal (through Dec. 13) http://bit.ly/TJCCCDine
$25 at the door.

Date: Monday, December 12, 2011
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Location: Kendall College
Address: 900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/337348969623850/
Free event!

Join Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals (TAP- Chicago) and TECO for a fun cooking competition, tasting, and mixer to celebrate the launch of the new Taiwan Food Culture website!

Judges include Chef Christopher Koetke, host of “Let’s Dish” on ABC7 and Director of the School of Culinary Arts and Baushuan Ger, Director General of TECO.

Date: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Time: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Taiwanese Community Church
Address: 1420 S Meyers Rd, Lombard, IL
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/127425500701438/
*Note: This is an event targeted towards youth affiliated with the Taiwanese American Foundation summer conference, or anyone who is interested in attending next year.

HELLO TAF CHICAGOANS!

For this December gathering, we will be screening the new documentary film “Dear Taiwan,” and having a discussion afterwards. Then we are going to do a WHITE ELEPHANT gift exchange, have dinner, and roast marshmallows by the fire.

In case you wondered, White Elephant is sort of like Secret Santa, but the rules of choosing a gift are different. So please bring a gift to exchange (max value: $20) and get ready to receive something awesome!

SCHEDULE:
2:00 arrival, ice breakers
3:00 screening of “Dear Taiwan”
5:30 dinner (location TBD)
6:30 white elephant gift exchange
7:00 marshmallow bonfire
8:00 pickup time!

Happy holidays everyone!

Dear Taiwan is a documentary by Director Chen Lihkuei that explores the topic of Taiwanese identity among Taiwan’s youth today. Director Chen interviews a number of Taiwanese public figures, ranging from authors to musicians to social activists, on their perspectives and experiences as Taiwanese people.

Sunday, November 13, 2011
1:00pm ~ 4:00pm
Northwestern University
Louis Hall Room 119
1877 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL

For more screenings: http://deartaiwan.blogspot.com/p/screenings.html

To bring Dear Taiwan to your city or school, email: contact.DearTaiwan@gmail.com