AFC Blog

Mahjong Tournament postponed; Pre-Ball Thanks

Angel — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:17:01 +0000

We have mahjong this Thursday, (3/18) at Wild Pug, 4810 N. Broadway starting at 7 p.m. It goes with the Gaysia night there of drinks specials and karaoke. But we’ve also postponed the April tournament with new date TBA.

We’d also like to thank everyone who came to the Pre-Ball at the Call bar last Friday. Good times. Here’s to our May 7 Anniversary Ball!

Pre-Ball at The Call–This Fri. March 12!

Angel — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:51:57 +0000

Asians and Friends is having a promotional event this Friday, March 12, 7 p.m., at The Call bar, 1547 W. Bryn Mawr in Chicago (Andersonville neighborhood). We’ll talk about the May 7 Anniversary Ball and sell tickets. Then following that there will be a live musical performance that will serve as a preview to the entertainment planned for May 7. See everyone there!

Mahjong at Wild Pug tomorrow (2/18)

Angel — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:53:25 +0000

Don’t forget to join Asians and Friends at Wild Pug tomorrow night (Thurs. 2/18) for Mahjong. The tables will be set up by 7 p.m. Vic will be there by 7:30 to help teach and then afterwards, Karaoke starts at 10! It’s 4810 N. Broadway in Chicago.

Pics from Chinese New Year’s 2010

Angel — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:49:56 +0000

Here are just a few pictures from our Chinese New Year’s celebration on Feb. 6. We had a record turnout at 70 and watched a cabaret act that will perform at AFC’s 25 Anniversary Celebration on May 7. Watch for more pictures to come!

Banyan Tree Movie Night

Angel — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:01:36 +0000

The Banyan Tree project will be hosting another “Night at the Movies” @ the Evanston Public Library on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 @ 6:30PM. It will include a screening of the film with a short discussion to follow. Furthermore, it’s a FREE event, so please tell your friends, family, colleagues, social networks, etc. Thanks again for all of your support!

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 @ 6:30PM

Evanston Public Library

1703 Orrington

Evanston, IL 60201

CTA: Purple line to Davis

Contact:

William Baciles Tutol, M.A.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Project Coordinator

Asian Human Services

2838 W. Peterson

Chicago, IL 60659

wtutol@ahschicago.org

direct: 773.564.4958

fax: 773.338.7946

Walk-in HIV Testing

Angel — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:17:59 +0000

On the second Tuesday of the month, the Banyan Tree Project @ Asian Human Services in Chicago will be hosting walk-in services for persons interested in getting an anonymous, free and empowering HIV test.

Contact:

William Baciles Tutol, M.A.

HIV/AIDS Prevention Project Coordinator

Asian Human Services

2838 W. Peterson

Chicago, IL 60659

wtutol@ahschicago.org

direct: 773.564.4958

fax: 773.338.7946

Immigration Group Seeks Ties to AFC

Angel — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:21:04 +0000

Asians and Friends Chicago Members:

We received the following letter. Feel free to respond …

I am writing from the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) in Chicago. I am the outreach coordinator for our National Asylum Partnership on Sexual Minorities (NAPSM), our project that deals with LGBT immigration issues. I wrote to you a couple of weeks ago about an event we are planning, and I wanted to follow up.

Just to remind you, I wrote before because NIJC, in partnership with the Strength in Unity Coalition and the Center on Halsted are planning a forum on February 16, focusing on mobilization of the LGBT community in support of CIR and building a progressive coalition between the LGBT and immigrant communities. We have also added a second forum date of February 23, at the Rudy Lozano Library in Pilsen. I think it would be wonderful to have a representative (or several!) from Asians and Friends at one or both forum dates.

To be a little more specific, we are planning to discuss the common ground and the benefits of partnership between the LGBT and immigrant communities, and then move on to the major issues facing these communities and areas where large scale mobilization can and will be key in the upcoming months. Finally, we’re hoping to talk about short and long term goals and strategies for advocacy and grassroots level outreach. If all goes well, this will hopefully jump start a coalition of the groups involved that will have some real power. The event will be pretty low-key and informal, but hopefully will generate a lot of great ideas, strategies, and aims.

We would be delighted to have you there, and please let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Hannah Rapp
National Immigrant Justice Center
A Heartland Alliance Partner
208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 1818
Chicago, IL 60604
312-660-1306 (direct)
312-660-1505 (fax)
www.immigrantjustice.org

Haiti Help

Angel — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:59:55 +0000

If you are thinking of helping with the crisis in Haiti, consider giving a donation to UNICEF (which has been in Haiti since 1948). Request you use http://unicefusa.org/aa. Simply find someone who is a registered American Airlines frequent flyer (it could be you) and type in their name and frequent flyer number. It will earn miles, but more importantly help those who are devastated. It needs to be done by the 15th to earn miles, and the sooner the better to get first aid supplies and food and water to Haiti.

Chinese New Year’s Presale–$45!

Angel — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:07:28 +0000

: Chinese New Year Dinner, Sat. Feb. 6, 2010

The presale for the upcoming Asians and Friends Chicago Chinese New Year’s Dinner is $45 until Fri. Feb. 5, 2010, with $50 being the door price.

The date is Sat. Feb. 6, 2010, with 7 p.m. cocktails (cash bar) and 7:30 dinner seating. This year, being AFC’s 25th Anniversary, the dinner (menue below) will also feature a cabaret-style presentation–offering the perfect cherry and coconut to top a traditional, multi-course, Chinese New Year’s dinner.

To take advantage of the presale rate, purchase online at www.afchicago.org or mail a check to Asians and Friends Chicago, P.O. Box A 3916, Chicago, IL 60690-3916.

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings

Peking Duck

Hot & Sour Soup

Crispy Orange Chicken

Mongolian Beef

Szechuan Green Beans

Steamed Sea Bass

Jumbo Shrimp w/ Mixed Vegetables

Veggie Lo Mein

Duck Fried Rice

Hot Tea

Soda

Film Night at Asian Human Services

Angel — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:49:41 +0000

Banyan Tree Project at Asian Human Services will show “Saving Face” on Tues. Dec. 15, early evening. The complimentary event will be at 4753 N. Broadway in Chicago, the first floor conference room. Call Will: (773) 293-8480.