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OCA Las Vegas hosts Balance Hour – June 25

June 18, 2013
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OCA Las Vegas hosts Balance Hour – June 25

Share OCA Las Vegas chapter will host Balance Hour on Tuesday, June 25 at 808 Tapas. Enjoy and learn about sake from Luis de Santos, master sommelier and sake professional. RSVP Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Pacific Americans in the...

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Rep. Joe Heck Meets with Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.

June 18, 2013
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Rep. Joe Heck Meets with Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.

Share WASHINGTON – As part of his continued work on behalf of the Filipino-American residents of Nevada’s Third Congressional District, Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) met with Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. to discuss issues affecting both the Philippines and the Filipino community in...

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OPINION: Mayor of Osaka comments on comfort women are “reprehensible”

June 11, 2013
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OPINION:  Mayor of Osaka comments on comfort women are “reprehensible”

Share By Minddie Lloyd, Chair, Bamboo Bridges A recent news item caused great disturbance to many who abhor the practice of human trafficking.  It is even more deplorable when used in the name of nationalism or duty. When Toru Hashimoto, the Mayor of Osaka,...

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LVACC Monthly Luncheon features Tom Skancke, LVGEA President/CEO – June 27

June 8, 2013
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LVACC Monthly Luncheon features Tom Skancke, LVGEA President/CEO – June 27

Share The Las Vegas Asian Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly networking luncheon on June 27. Special guest speaker will be Tom Skancke,  Chief Executive Officer and President of the regional development authority for Southern Nevada, now known as the Las Vegas Global...

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Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals Workshop – June 15

June 7, 2013
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Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals Workshop – June 15

Share DEFERRED ACTION OF CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS WORKSHOP What does Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) mean for the Asian Community? June 7, 2013 – Asian American Advocacy Clinic (AAAC) will host a free legal education seminar called DACA workshop from 2 p.m. to 3:...

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Chinese American business owner among finalists in competition for $100,000

June 5, 2013
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Chinese American business owner among finalists in competition for $100,000

Share Chinese American business woman, Jane Lee, owner of Jadon Foods, is one of twelve finalists in Project Vesto, the inaugural business competition for the State of Nevada, where the winner will receive $100,000 grant to start or expand their business. Las Vegas based...

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Japan American Society 16th Annual Friendship Golf Tournament – June 8

June 4, 2013
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Japan American Society 16th Annual Friendship Golf Tournament – June 8

Share The Japan American Society of Nevada will be hosting its 16th Annual Friendship Golf Tournament on Saturday, June 8 at the Arroyo at Red Rock Country Club, 2250 C Red Springs Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89135. Check-in is at 6:30 am, with shotgun at 7:30...

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Fil Ams receive dual citizenship at 5th Annual Filipino Fiesta

June 4, 2013
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Fil Ams receive dual citizenship at 5th Annual Filipino Fiesta

Share Fourth time proved to be the charm for Angel Bautista. The Las Vegas resident and retired mechanical engineer finally was among several dozen other Filipino Americans to be sworn in to receive their Philippine citizenship last Saturday, June 1 during a special Philippine...

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“Communities of Color” host Town Hall on Immigration Reform

May 30, 2013
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“Communities of Color” host Town Hall on Immigration Reform

Share The diversity of faces and organizations at Wednesday night’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Townhall on Immigration Reform at UNLV, led the event’s moderator, Gloria Caoile, to spontaneously dub the event, “Communities of Color in Nevada for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.” Caoile, president of...

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VAsian Global News airs 60th episode on DirectTV

May 28, 2013
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VAsian Global News airs 60th episode on DirectTV

Share VAsian Global News, a weekly tele-magazine show aimed at the International/Global/Expat communities in Las Vegas and around the world, aired its 60th episode last Sunday, May 26. The show airs on VegasTV via DirecTV 25, Cox Cable 14 and 1014, KTUD 25.1 and...

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Asian Community Resource Center’s International Health Expo – June 1

May 28, 2013
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Asian Community Resource Center’s International Health Expo – June 1

Share Asian Community Resource Center’s International Health Expo will be held on June 1, 2013 at the Gold Coast Casino & Hotel.® Roseman University of Health Sciences will provide FREE Basic Health Screening. There will be many booths from Government Agencies, Non-Profit Organization and Vendors in...

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