Author Archives: Shannon

Dear CAFAM members, Maine Public Radio is dedicating its talk show “Maine Calling” on Tuesday, January 24, 12:15 – 1:00 PM to the Chinese New Year Celebration, Chinese in Maine, and related topics. That day is the second day of the Year of the Dragon. The guests will be: Connie Zhu, former policy analyst withContinue reading “Chinese New Year call-in show”

Dear CAFAM members, The CAFAM community has been busily preparing what we expect will to be our most outstanding Chinese New Year Celebration yet! This includes our first-ever effort to identify individuals and companies who wish to support our contributions to multicultural awareness and community growth. The response has been truly gratifying, and we wantContinue reading “CAFAM sponsorship opportunity”

Dear CAFAM members, In addition to our CAFAM New Year Celebration, a program is being organized in the Bangor area. The event will take place on Saturday, January 28 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Husson University- Student Center & Gracie Theater. The event is presented by Bangor Chinese School and Chinese Language andContinue reading “Chinese New Year in Bangor”

In Part 3 – our final news piece – of our CNY 2012 Sneak Peek series, CAFAM gives you an exclusive glimpse into our new venue, Westbrook Middle School and Performing Arts Center.  The CNY Celebration has always prided itself in offering intriguing adult programs and presentations that have captivated many attendees.  The Board andContinue reading “A Sneak Peek at CNY 2012: Part 3 of 3”

Dear CAFAM members, If you’d like to lend a hand with preparations for our new year celebration (Feb 4), here’s a delightful way to do it. Here’s the word from Kelli Pryor.

Dear CAFAM members, First, a reminder that our much anticipated New Year Celebration will welcome the Dragon on Saturday February 4 at the Westbrook Performing Arts Center and Middle School. It’s the place to be! Secondly, Don Reutershan of the Maine DOE sent a reminder about opportunities to bring a Chinese K-12 educator and toContinue reading “Chinese New Year and education opportunities”

Dear CAFAM members, There will be talk on China travel on Wednesday, February 1, at 6:30 PM at the Freeport Public Library. The speaker is professional photographer Richard Ferland, who has extensive experience both living and working in China. The library says: “This familiarity gives him an insider’s view of the culture, values and sightsContinue reading “Feb 1 talk on China travel”

Dear CAFAM members, Fox International Consulting Services is now organizing its annual Educators Tour to China. Here is the description of its nature and purpose. This March, FICS will take a small group of American educators to five Chinese cities on a matchmaking expedition. Our customized format provides each participant with the unique opportunity toContinue reading “FICS China tour for educators”

In Part 2 of our CNY 2012 Sneak Peek series, CAFAM gives you an exclusive glimpse into our new venue, Westbrook Middle School and Performing Arts Center.  One of the great advantages of moving to this new facility is the large, open cafeteria and the gym.

Dear CAFAM members, Is there anyone out there in CAFAM land who would like to join me and Patti Oldmixon in a subcommittee to organize a panel for the Chinese New Year Celebration on Feb 4? The panel is generally about doing business in or with China. Much of the work has already been done.Continue reading “Help for a Planning Committee”