TAPpy Hour in the OC

Date: Friday, March 15, 2013 Time: 6:30pm - 10:00pm Location: Ten Asian Bistro Address: 4647 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/216252851854905 Taiwanese American Professionals are back in OC! Come out to TAPpy Hour in Newport Beach. Happy Hour times: Food & Drinks from 5pm-9pm Reserved area is available until 12am Ten Asian Bistro may be on the newer side of the Orange County restaurant and bar scene, but it makes up for lost…

Apply to the 2013 Formosa Foundation Ambassador Program

Date: Friday, March 15, 2013 Website: http://www.formosafoundation.org/ambassador-program/program-description.php The Formosa Foundation is accepting applications for the 2013 Ambassador Program from now through March 15, 2013. The Program will take place in Washington, D.C. from June 17 through 28. Up to 30 college/graduate students and young professionals will be selected from the United States and Taiwan to participate in this highly competitive “congressional boot camp.” Application…

Happy Hour with TAP in Chicago

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2013 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Blokes & Birds Chicago Address: 3343 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/345574058884968 Join Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals for a fun night filled with music, food and drinks at the lower-level lounge of Blokes & Birds in Lakeview. Blokes & Birds is a chic public house featuring a unique beer list and great craft cocktails. Their delicious pub fare with a classic English…

Volunteer Open House with TAP in NY

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Address: 168 Bowery New York, NY Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/137485666424399 Want to get more involved with Taiwanese American Professionals - New York (TAP-NY)? Come to our Volunteer Open House to learn more about TAP, exciting volunteer opportunities and our dedicated Board. We're looking for help to grow TAP and to grow the Taiwanese American community in New York. Walk away meeting other like-minded individuals…

Shaved Ice Night with TAO at UC Davis

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Time: 7:00pm Location: Giedt Hall 1002, UC Davis Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/220585728086323 Yes, it's time for the long-awaited SHAVED ICE night again! Join Taiwanese American Organization TAO) at UC Davis on Wednesday the 13th at 7pm in Giedt 1002 for a taste of deliciousness. We'll have many toppings for you to choose from, including the one and only condensed milk! You can look forward to high quality shaved ice shaved by the…

TAPpy Hour in SF Bay Area

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Koji Sake Lounge Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/341484765951025 Come and explore the art of sake with Taiwanese American Professionals - San Francisco (TAP-SF) at this month's South Bay TAPpy Hour! Drink menu and specials extended from regular happy hour to accommodate our group, and an exclusive section of the venue just for our members to mingle in! The event is free as always for our TAPpy Hours,…

Big Sibs Program with TAP in Chicago

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013 Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: Polaris Charter Academy Address: 620 N Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/480494998680186 In the words of the my late idol, Whitney Houston, “I believe the children are our are future; Teach them well and let them lead the way.” That is precisely why Chicago Taiwanese American Professionals are teaming up with Horizons for Youth for another event (also because we had such a fantastic…

Snowboarding and Skiing with TAP in DC

Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013 Time: 8:00am - 10:00pm Location: Liberty Mountain Resort Address: 78 Country Club Trail, Carroll Valley, PA Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/333118476808887 Join members of Taiwanese American Professionals - DC (TAP-DC) for a Meet-and-Greet and day on the slopes at Liberty Mountain Resort (www.libertymountainresort.com). Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, now’s a great time to experience this winter sport before the weather gets…

Dear Jeremy Lin…

Dear Jeremy Lin, Today I was invited to cover the Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors game on behalf of TaiwaneseAmerican.org. We were given press privileges, but at first, I was reluctant to go because we usually don't cover sports events… but it was you, Jeremy! And as you know, our website features celebrities of interest in the Taiwanese American community, and our fans are always interested in your story. This was my first time attending a live basketball game, admittedly, and I was…