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Oct 11 3:30 PM
Washington DC Chinese Language Oct. Meet Up (Mid-Autumn Festival)

56 attended (est.) – 4.00 4.008

You are invited to a special event to observe the Mid-Autumn / Moon
Festival!
This year we will have this occasion on Sunday, Oct. 11, in the Grand
Ballroom of the Stamp Student Union, University of Maryland, from
3:30-5:30 p.m.

There will be snacks, including Chinese goodies and moon
cake!! We're also organizing traditional Chinese cultural performances
as well.

We will be inviting several groups, including Washington DC Chinese Language and Culture Meet Up, and
students who went to China this past summer with Chinese Bridge
Summer Tour. We hope that some of them will prepare some thoughts about
their trip to China, and share their casual remarks with us during the
afternoon. This event is sponsorship by Confucius Institute at University of Maryland.

Directions & Parking
http://www.union.umd.edu/visitorInfo/directions.shtml
http://www.union.umd.edu/visitorInfo/parking.shtml

 University of Maryland
College Park, MD, 20742

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Sep 26 1:30 PM
Seminar on Legal and Living Matters

4 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

邀請函

華府華僑文教服務中心--美化人生系列講座

張慧玲律師演講

華府華僑文教服務中心之美化人生系列講座，將於9月26日（星期六）下午1時30分至3時由張慧玲律師主講法律講座-「法律的家庭，事業及人生」，歡迎參加。

張慧玲現任大華府地區玉山科技協會理事長，全球玉山科技協會執行理事，科技公司資深副總裁兼首席律師，馬里蘭州蒙郡Rockville City Task Force任務小組成員，在蒙郡洛城開業十余年，華府地區北一女校友會前會長。她也曾擔任臺北等地區地方法院法官、檢察官，臺灣東吳大學，銘傳大學，實踐大學兼任講師。

此次講座張律師將討論多方面的法律問題，從她多年的實務經驗中；在家庭方面討論一般的法律知識與守法習慣、華裔下一代的法學教育、夫妻財產申報及分配、個人遺囑、移民等問題。在事業方面將論及跨國企業的發展與平臺、有關中美貿易的國際法、公司國際合作需注意的事項、公司契約及發展會遭遇的問題等。在生活方面她將討論綠色事業及健康的生

存環境，以及如何在法律的架構下，創造更安全，高品質的生活環境，她將從幾個案例談食品，產品安全的質量保證，及有機食品的現在與未來。

美化人生講座為免費入場，歡迎各界踴躍報名參加。

Lecture on how a legal framework can secure and impact a wide range of our life, including education, workplace, international cooperation, trade, family law, personal wills, immigration and the environment. The speech will be given by attorney Elaine Chang. The event will be in Mandarin. No charge to attend.

Meetup members can get together afterwards.

有意參加者請您在本站報名,以便預備座位 - Please RSVP for seating for you and your guests.
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Aug 30 1:30 PM
Beginners Chinese Language Meetup

38 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.005

This Meetup is intended for the Beginner Mandarin speaker who can carry the most basic conversation, best if you know at least 100 words. A no-pressure, friendly group whose goal is to take it to the next level. Engage, learn, and teach!


Theme: SPORTS. Talk about your favorite team, player, exciting matches and competitions.

Bring: On an index card, write in Chinese characters and pinyin 2 or 3 words to teach your language partner. Books, dictionary, pre-written script. Reading cheat sheets OK, whatever it takes. Pictures, photographs to make the conversation interesting.

Bring: Your own namebadge, although we have reusable namebadges that Richard contributed (thank you, Richard)

Optional: Wear your favorite team's jersey, tee shirt, sports clothing
Do: Come extra early to have a delicious lunch before we start the meeting. Members are there as early as noon. The meeting will start at 1:30pm - 4:30pm. At the half way point, we we have a short social break and people can get food and drink. We will rotate language partners every 20 minutes.

Don't: Don't sign up and not show up, you deny another person from participating, plus namebadges were pre-made for everyone so it was a disappointment when there are no-shows.

Goal: Come have fun, make friends, refresh or advance your speaking level Participate, contribute!
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Aug 28 5:00 PM
Fundraising for Victims of Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan

9 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.001

UPDATE 8/28/09: The charity where the funds will be donated to been changed to the Tzu-Chi Foundation (慈濟) , a worldwide Buddhist organization based known for its worldwide relief efforts.

莫拉克颱風肆虐，台灣災情慘重，尤其南台灣幾乎體無完膚滿目滄夷，房屋倒塌，災民哭喊，死傷至今無法確切統計，災情更勝十年前的「921大地震」。希望此活動能號召旅居海外的僑民 ，募集愛心捐款 ，幫助台灣災民。主辦單位將會親自將捐款及物資送到災民手上

The purpose of this fundraising is to help the victims of Typhoon Morakot in Taiwan. There is a charity happy hour in DC for the evening of Friday 8/28 to benefit the typhoon victims in Taiwan. We are co-hosting this charity event with The DC/MD/VA Taiwan Meetup and several other groups.

Come mix and mingle and help a good cause! Donations are welcome and there will be a special drink you can purchase where proceeds will go towards the fund. 100% of the money we raise will go to American Red Cross, Disaster Relief Fund.

Time:

5:00 PM-9:00PM (come anytime)

地鐵:
Metro: Ballston stop, orange line. Then walk 3 blocks to the East (click blue location link above to see neighborhood map)

Happy Hour Items:

Draft Beer $2.50: Miller Lite, Bluemoon, Kirin, Magic Hat, Half price Sake (Hot & Cold)
Selected shooters $3
Nigiri Sushi $0.99/piece
$8.00 Special Taiwanese drinks (50 % of this drink sales will go directly to Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund)


Last summer we participated in two fundraiser dinners for the Sichuan Earthquake (one in MD and one in VA). Together, we raised a few thousand dollars. Now let's show some love for the people in southern Taiwan..
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Jul 19 1:30 PM
Beginnners Chinese Language Meetup

33 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.009

This Meetup is intended for the Beginner in Mandarin Chinese who can hold a basic conversation. Best if you know at least 100 words. Speak mostly in Mandarin. A no-pressure, friendly environment to practice speaking!

Goal: Practice, learn and teach. Make it a rigorous mental workout, contribute to your language partner's experience.

Theme: JOB. Talk about your job, describe what you do, what you like, what you don't like. Get excited about your career!

Bring: On an index card, write your job in Chinese characters to show your partners. Pictures, visual aids may help make the conversation interesting. Books, dictionary.

Thank you, Richard, for bringing all the reusable namebadges for those who have not made their own. Your generosity is very much appreciated!
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Jul 12 3:00 PM
Advanced Chinese Language Meet Up

74 attended (est.) – 5.00 5.009

For advanced Chinese Language Meet Up, we assumed you have some Chinese language proficiency (don't have to be like a native speaker), can communicate beyond " 你好， 再見“，you can express your thoughts.
The next advanced Chinese Language meet up meeting, we would like to explore the topic of ever changing China.
The PBS Frontline program has shown " Young & Restless in China, where China headed ?"
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/youngchina/
Please google and watch the program, then we can discuss it.

($1 donation will be collected during the meeting)
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Jun 14 1:30 PM
Beginners Chinese Language Meetup

41 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.506

This meetup is for the Beginner Mandarin speaker who can carry only the most basic conversation. A no-pressure, friendly environment to practice, learn new words or refresh long forgotten words.

Important*Bring your own namebadge in English and Chinese so dues don't have to be collected. Bring books, dictionary, pre-written script if needed.

Theme: TRAVELING - Be ready to discuss traveling to other countries by plane, train, boat, or car. Going to the airport, train station, having your passport and luggage, why you are traveling, who is going with you.

Goal: Practice, learn, and teach. We'll rotate every 20 minutes so you can meet new friends.
Only members of this Group can view the location for this Meetup

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May 17 1:30 PM
Beginners Chinese Language Meetup

39 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.5010

Join fellow beginner Mandarin speakers! This meeting is intended for those who are just learning Mandarin and can hold only the most basic conversation.

A no-pressure get together for those who enjoy the language and culture.

Bring: Your own namebadge in English and Mandarin so we don't have to collect dues to buy them. Bring dictionaries, books to help you. Thank you Rui Bai for donating namebadges last 2 times.

Goal: Speak only in Mandarin if possible. We will rotate every 20 minutes so you can meet new friends.

Theme: Foods. Talk to your language partner about your favorite foods. Come prepared to use words such as hot, spicy, salty, sweet, dumplings, cake, bread, noodles, hamburger, hotdog, coca-cola etc. (Last month's theme was family and job.)
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Apr 26 1:30 PM
Beginners Chinese Language Meetup

33 attended (est.) – 4.50 4.508

Join fellow beginner Mandarin speakers! Gain confidence in speaking!

This meeting is intended for those who are just learning Mandarin or those who can hold only the most basic conversation such as talking about your family, your job, and why you have an interest in learning Mandarin.

A no-pressure environment to practice what you know or refresh long forgotten words.

Bring your dictionary, textbook, or any other learning aids to help you in conversation. Bring your own namebadge so we don't have to collect dues.

Goal: Again we will be rotating often so you will have a chance to meet new friends. Try to carry on a full conversation only in Mandarin.

 Teaism Penn Quarter
Washington, DC, 20004

34 Yes
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Apr 12 12:00 PM
Songkran Festival 2009 - Thai New Year 2552

46 attended (est.) – 4.00 4.005

泰国新年

UPDATE

Meeting details - Facebook Event Page

Message me if you are not on Facebook and can't see it: Message Ming

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Thailand is one of our neighbors in Asia and many Chinese live there.

Come celebrate Thai New Year at the Buddhist Temple in Silver Spring. Offer alms to the monks and eat the best Thai food you'll ever taste in DC. The opportunity comes around only once a year.

http://www.watthaidc.org/

Directions: Take the Red Line to the Glenmont Metro. Wait there for the shuttle bus to take you to the Temple.

BRING CASH!! YOU WILL NEED IT FOR ALL THE YUMMY FOOD.

Network for the Event on Facebook:

Event Page
DC Chinese

-Ming

 Wat Thai Washington, DC
Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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