Nov 16
Pictured here is “Obama’s Star,” the first of several hand-crafted ornaments (with a new one revealed each week on AFC’s blog) to be raffled off at the upcoming Asians and Friends Chicago Holiday Dinner, Sat., Dec. 13, 2008 at Riques Regional Mexican Restuarant, 5004 N. Sheridan, just south of Big Chicks in Chicago. The festivities will start …
Oct 22
AFC members: We’ll be meeting at Spin at 6 p.m. to make sure we’re all signed up for the Halloween parade. Details below. But if you don’t want to march, join us then as well because we don’t know just where we’re going to end up in terms of a big contest later in the …
Sep 08
Hi AFC Members: Thanks to all who showed up yesterday at AFC’s 24th Anniversary Party. It was a great turnout and a wonderful event. We want to thanks Steve R. and Ming for hosting us at their garden space just off of Hollywood Beach. The weather was just wonderful and the food was terrific. On …
Sep 02
Asians and Friends Chicago is looking forward to its 24th Anniversary Party this Sunday, Sept. 7. We’ll be at Steve R.’s place at 5801 N. Sheridan in Chicago (behind the building in the garden or if it’s raining, in the first-floor party room). We’ll be collecting membership dues–$20 for one; $30 for couples. It’s potluck …
Aug 28
We were sent the following notice: If any AFC member (past & present) knows Craig Strippelman, kindly spread the word and offer condolences to him in the light of his partner’s (Doug Miyahara) passing last Sunday, August 24th. There is a wake TODAY, Thurs., Aug. 28, 2008, at Drake & Son Funeral Home at 5303 …
Aug 25
A dear AFC member, Erik Rasmussen, has passed away. He had been in poor health and slipped into a coma last week. He was an avid supporter and participant in AFC activities, allowing us into his home for movie nights and for Pride weekend in 2007. He will be greatly missed. There will be a service …
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