2010 Formosa Foundation Fundraising Gala Dinner in LA

You are cordially invited to join us on August 29 as the Formosa Foundation hosts its 2010 Fundraising Gala Dinner in the City of Alhambra, CA. The evening will feature keynote speaker Dr. Joseph Jaushieh Wu, who was the former Taiwanese Ambassador to the United States. Dr. Wu will speak on "The Rise of China and the Threat to Taiwan Democracy: Challenges and Opportunities for Taiwanese Americans." Famed Broadway artist Welly Yang is invited as a special musical performer. Hollywood veteran…

TUF Salon Series in LA: “Define Design”

Date: August 28, 2010 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: USC Harris Hall, Rm 101 Address: University Park Campus, Los Angeles, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118030068249671 Hosted by the Taiwanese United Fund - TUF Trying to reach out to a wider audience, TUF Salon collaborates with AIGA USC Chapter at the USC Roski School of Fine Arts to present following panelists for a discussion on design, branding, and value of an art education: Haven Lin-Kirk…

BBQ & Pool Party Hosted by TAP in San Diego

Date: August 28, 2010 Time: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: Rancho Santa Fe Lakes HOA Address: 6705 Rancho Lakes Court, Rancho Santa Fe, CA RSVP by Aug. 25th Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=104620836260756 Join Taiwanese American Professionals – San Diego (TAP-SD) and Los Angeles (TAP-LA) friends for an end of the summer pool party / BBQ! Hamburgers/Hot dog/drinks provided (no cost to attendees) Attendees may bring optional side dish to share. Bring swim suit/towels…

R&B Singer-songwriter Dawen Performs at Kollaboration 4 in LA

Date: August 27, 2010 Time: 8:30pm - 10:30pm Location: Ford Amphitheatre Address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd, East Los Angeles, CA Facebook event page (Dawen): http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138218116218508 Facebook event page (general): http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=137969399558828 Taiwanese American R&B singer-songwriter Dawen will be competing at Kollaboration Acoustic 4 in Los Angeles! He'll also be debuting his new single at the show! If that's not enough, there will also…

TAP in San Diego Hosts Seminar: “The Origins of the Taiwanese People”

Date: August 24, 2010 Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm Location: Taiwan Center Address: 7838 Wilkerson Court, San Diego, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142346725795585 Hosted by Taiwanese American Professionals – San Diego (TAP-SD) Ever wondered where the Taiwanese people came from originally? Well, Dr. Ching-chih Chen has the answer. He will reveal all on August 24 at TAP-SD's fourth Tuesday of the month event. The topic Dr. Chen will discuss is: Journey of…

TAP-SF Scavenger Hunt: Taiwanese Style

Date: August 21, 2010 Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Union Square Stage (starting location) Address: Corner of Geary Street and Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143410189012619 Hosted by Taiwanese American Professionals - SF / Bay area (TAP-SF) Ever wish you were part of the Amazing Race? Here's your chance! Join TAP-SF friends in a race through San Francisco's downtown in search of Taiwanese-inspired clues. Meet new people,…

Go!Ohana Show in SF/Bay Area Featuring Cynthia Lin

Date: August 19, 2010 Time: 7:30pm - 10:00pm Location: La Pena Cultural Center Address: 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136789186345972 Admission $10-$20 sliding scale, cash only (no one turned away) Doors open at 7:00pm Food and Drink! Raffle and Prizes! As part of the SUMMER OF LOVE SERIES, RAMA and NAPAWF (National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum) Proudly Present: GO!WAHINE - A Special Fundraiser for the Sisters TaiwaneseAmerican.org…

Getting to Know Taiwan (Featuring Big G!) – San Jose

Date: August 15, 2010 Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm Location: Taiwanese American Center, San Jose Address: 4413 Fortran Ct, San Jose, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135858876452184 Hosted by FAPA-YPG San Francisco / Bay area Do you Love and Identify Strongly with Taiwan? Yet what do you know about her history and past, or the state of Taiwan’s economy and current events? Have you always wanted to find out more, but haven't had the time for that expatriate year in…

TAP-SF’s TAPpy Hour: Midsummer Night’s Dream

Date: August 11, 2010 Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm Location: Taverna Aventine Address: 582 Washington St (between Hotaling St & Montgomery St; near Financial District), San Francisco, CA Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=139734522724446 Looking to get away for a midsummer's night? Look no further. Travel in staycation style and unwind with TAP-SF for a delectable happy hour on Wednesday, August 11 at the classy, Roman-inspired bar, Taverna Aventine. This is a FREE event,…

Town Hall Discussion – Featuring Eric Chang aka Ahbying and Rapper Dog G

Town Hall Discussion 台美座談會 Special Guest speakers: 阿明 (Eric Chang) & 大支 (Dog G) Topic: "What The Young Voters in Taiwan are Thinking, How to communicate with them – Discussion on Grass Root" Date: Saturday August 07, 2010 Time: 11:30 am -12:30 pm Location: Taiwan Center – LA, Room #9 Address: 3001 Walnut Grove Ave., Rosemead, CA 91770 Phone: (626) 307-4881; Sponsored by: TAC-WC 2011 Young Generation Organizing Committee (2011年美西夏令會 - 青少年委員會)…