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The Asian Pacific American Advocates OCA Dragon Boat Festival and AwardsOn May 23rd, The Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA) held the sold-out annual Dinner and Awards at the Double Tree by Hilton.
The Dragon Boat Festival Celebration is a gathering of Sacamento’s Chinese-American and many Ethic groups in the community to celebrate the traditional Double Fifth summer solstice holiday. The festival serves as a chance to showcase the community’s talents through music and dance performances. Additionally, the festival hosts an awards ceremony for young winners of its annual writing competition as well as distinguished local leaders and organizations that have contributed to the community’s development.
Honorees:
Corporate Sponsor Award: Jason Chan, AT &T
Saori Marie Choulos, Director of Outreadh & Business Engagement Aligh Capital Region
Tia Gemmell/Riverview Media Photography
May O. Lee, Founder, Asian Resources, Inc and API Rise
Chris Mateo, Project Coordinator, Democratic Office of Communications and Outreach (DCO) at California State Assembly
OCA National, founded in 1973, is a national organization dedicated to advancing the social, political and economic well being of Asian Pacific Americans in the United States. OCA National is the only national Chinese American based, multi-cultural organization headquartered in Washington D.C. The presence in Washington D.C. allows OCA to effectively monitor legislation and policy issues that impact our community. Today, there are 14 other national Asian Pacific American organizations in our nation’s capitol with which OCA has built a strong alliance.
Blues Defeat Sharks, Move On To Stanley Cup Final
Oakland Beats Cleveland 5-3
Giants Beat Braves 4-3
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Giants 3-2 Win Over Diamondbacks
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Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento Broke Ball and FundraiserOn May 17th, the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Sacramento Broke Ball and fundraiser was at the Teichert Branch on Lemon Hill, honoring Club Alumni, SMUD Field of Dreams with the theme “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
Sacramento was the last capital city in the United States to open a Boys & Girls Club. Spearheaded by Fred Teichert, the Sacramento organization was incorporated in October 1993, with services starting in 1996 out of the New Helvetia Housing Complex. The first freestanding club in Sacramento opened in September 1999 in the Alkali Flat neighborhood in downtown Sacramento. This club exists today and is called the Thomas P. Raley Branch, in honor of the investment made by the Raley's Family Foundation to establish a Boys & Girls Club in Sacramento.
A's Notch 13th Straight Win Over Tigers, 17-3
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California Railroad Museum Foundation Sesquicentennial Anniversary GalaThe VIP Sesquicentennial Gala benefiting the California State Railroad Museum Foundation was on Saturday, May 11, 2019, inside the Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento. Presented by the Union Pacific Railroad to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Giants Defeat Blue Jays 4-3
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Mike Fiers' No-Hitter Against Cincinnati
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The Broadway Sacramento GalaOn May 4th, the Annual Broadway Gala was held at the Hyatt Regency with theme décor from the Musical “ Aladdin” and a evening celebrating the tradition of musical theatre. The black tie event include a hosted bar reception, gourmet dinner, performances from nationally-recognized Broadway actor, Telly Leung and Broadway Sacramento Academy singers, a live auction with Jake Parnell and dancing to the music Take 2.
TELLY LEUNG appeared in the national tour of Flower Drum Song, and performed in Footloose, Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon) and The King and I (Lun Tha) at Broadway At Music Circus. His Broadway and national touring credits include Aladdin in Disney’s Aladdin, In Transit, Allegiance (with George Takei and Lea Salonga), Godspell, Rent (final Broadway company), Wicked (Boq, original Chicago company), Pacific Overtures, Flower Drum Song. In 2010, he starred as Angel in Rent at the Hollywood Bowl opposite Wayne Brady, directed by Neil Patrick Harris.
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JDRF One Party Gala and Fundraiser
On April 27th, the JDRF Northern California Inland Chapter presented One Party Gala and fundraiser at the Hyatt Regency, honoring Roger & Salena Leasure .
An evening to support JDRF’s mission to create a world without Type 1 Diabetes.
City Year Sacramento Gala “Ripples of Hope"On April 25th, City Year Gala “Ripples of Hope was held at the Golden 1 Center. Honoree was Vivek Randadivé, owner and chairman, Sacramento Kings for his commitment to the Sacramento community.
The City Year AmeriCorps members serve students in seven Sacramento schools using, Whole School, Whole Child model.
City Year Sacramento deploys 66 highly skilled AmeriCorps members to serve in seven schools impacting over 4,000 students at Father Keith B. Kenny K-8, Fern Bacon Middle School, Leataata Floyd Elementary, Oak Park Preparatory Academy, Oak Ridge Elementary School, Rosa Parks K-8 School, and Sacramento Charter High School.