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• Immigration Legal Clinic & Resource Fair - Petaluma

  • When
    01/05/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Petaluma Community Center, 320 N McDowell Blvd, Petaluma CA 94954

  In light of the Federal administration change, nonprofit agencies are preparing to protect the rights of immigrants.

  The Sonoma County Secure Families Collaborative is organizing a series of six immigration support clinics from late November to early January 2025. This is organized in collaboration with Sonoma County organizations and concerned individuals to provide legal and other vital services and resources.

  
  

  The Immigration Legal Clinic & Resource Fairs have been held on Sundays from 1-5 pm in 6 different districts through Sonoma County. Four clinics have already taken place in the cities of Cloverdale, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol. After this clinic in Petaluma, the last will he on January 12 on the Sonoma Coast.

  Appointments are not required. English- and Spanish-speaking immigration attorneys will be available for individual consultations. 

  If you speak a language other than English or Spanish and need language assistance, please bring a friend or family member to translate and interpret for you. 

  For details of locations and other information, please contact us at info@aapicnorthbay.org.

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• Business Start-up Workshop - Free, In Person

  • When
    01/11/2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    Sonoma County Central Library, 211 E St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

  Ready to quit your day job and strike out on your own?
  Do you have what it takes to start a business?

  Attend and learn what it takes to become a business owner and successful entrepreneur, the options for what kinds of businesses you can create and how to turn your big idea into a thriving business.

  
  

  Class learning objectives:

  • Understand how your strengths will help you succeed
  • How to Form Your Business
  • How to be Successful in the early stage of your business
  • Tools and Resources

  Inquiries: info@sonomasbdc.org

  Click to register HERE

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• Immigration Legal Clinic & Resource Fair - Sonoma Coast

  • When
    01/12/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    To be confirmed. Check back for updates.

  In light of the Federal administration change, nonprofit agencies are preparing to protect the rights of immigrants.

  The Sonoma County Secure Families Collaborative is organizing a series of six immigration support clinics from late November to early January 2025. This is organized in collaboration with Sonoma County organizations and concerned individuals to provide legal and other vital services and resources. 

  
  

  The Immigration Legal Clinic & Resource Fairs have been organized on Sundays from 1-5 pm in 6 different districts throughout Sonoma County. Five clinics have already taken place in the cities of Cloverdale, Sonoma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, and Petaluma. This clinic will be the last in the series.

  Appointments are not required. English- and Spanish-speaking immigration attorneys will be available for individual consultations. 

  If you speak a language other than English or Spanish and need language assistance, please bring a friend or family member to translate and interpret for you. 

  For details of locations and other information, please contact us at info@aapicnorthbay.org.

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• Nonprofits & Businesses: Know Your Rights

  • When
    01/16/2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  Free Webinar for Nonprofits & Businesses:
  Know Your Rights!

  

  This FREE webinar will help you understand:

  • Your rights when interacting with ICE
  • Why you should have a written policy regarding ICE interactions
  • What the policy should consider and say
  • How you can implement your policy to give guidance to staff if IE shows up in person

  Click to register HERE

  
  

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• Webinar: Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine

  • When
    01/16/2025
  •  
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  Join Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project for a three-part series examining the rich contributions of Chinese Americans to U.S. society, both historically and in the present day. The content was sourced from Committee of 100’s report “From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America.”

  *This workshop will be offered twice to accommodate educators in different time zones. Each session will present the same content. 

  Register:

  • 1-2 pm here 
  • 4-5 pm here

  

  
  

  Specifically designed for Grades 6-9 educators and open to everyone, the series addressed three main topics: 

  1. the impact of the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype on Chinese Americans, 
  2. Chinese American contributions in food, arts, and film, and 
  3. Chinese American contributions in business, science, and technology. 

  This workshop series is facilitated by Ashley Chu from The Asian American Education Project.

  Event Highlights:

  • Gain Tools and Resources: Educators will be equipped with strategies and free lessons.
  • Learn All Year: These three 1-hour workshops are being offered for free and are spread throughout the school year.
  • Earn Credits: Attendees will earn New York City Department of Education CTLE credits through The Asian American Education Project.

  Webinar Dates:

  • Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype (Workshop I), Thursday, October 17th
  • Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine (Workshop II), Thursday, January 16th
  • Chinese American Excellence in Business & STEM (Workshop III), Thursday, March 27th

  More AAPI Education resources are available on both the Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project websites. Let’s create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

  Learn more about the AAPI Education Project - https://www.committee100.org/our-work/aapi-education/

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• Master Class: Asian American Career Lessons - Developing a Personal Brand

  • When
    01/16/2025
  •  
    3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  The 41st Committee of 100 Asian American Career Ceilings Initiative event will be the second event under the title of “Master Classes: Asian American Career Lessons” where they feature experts who will conduct tutorials on various topics related to how individuals can overcome Asian American Career Ceiling Obstacles.

  

  

  Register at the webinar webpage -
   https://c100-1-16-2025.eventbrite.com/
  

  The second Master Class will be on the topic of “Master Classes: Developing a Personal Brand” and will feature Jerry Won, who is the Founder & CEO of Just Like Media, an innovative storytelling company. They are behind the award winning Dear Asian Americans Podcast, whose guests include Vice President Kamala Harris, the Asian Creator Awards, and more. He is also the Founder & CEO of World Class Speakers, a speaker coaching and training company that educates and empowers speakers to elevate their influence, impact, and income.

  There are many skills that Asian Americans can use or develop in order to succeed and overcome the Career Ceilings problems in this country. Although much has been said about finding mentors, incorporating a more aggressive approach in the workplace, identifying and overcoming biases and stereotypes, less is said about the importance of purposely developing a personal brand. Our speaker, Jerry Won will share his observations, thoughts and recommendations that, we hope, will allow you to add some additional tools to your arsenal to aid your success in your careers and, perhaps, also in your daily lives. The event will be conducted as a fireside chat.

  Peter Young, Chair of the Initiative and a Committee of 100 Member, will be the moderator. After the conclusion of the fireside chat, there will be a Q&A session.

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• Webinar: Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine

  • When
    01/16/2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    On Zoom

  Join Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project for a three-part series examining the rich contributions of Chinese Americans to U.S. society, both historically and in the present day. The content was sourced from Committee of 100’s report “From Foundations to Frontiers: Chinese American Contributions to the Fabric of America.”

  *This workshop will be offered twice to accommodate educators in different time zones. Each session will present the same content. 

  Register:

  • 1-2 pm here 
  • 4-5 pm here

  

  
  

  Specifically designed for Grades 6-9 educators and open to everyone, the series addressed three main topics: 

  1. the impact of the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype on Chinese Americans, 
  2. Chinese American contributions in food, arts, and film, and 
  3. Chinese American contributions in business, science, and technology. 

  This workshop series is facilitated by Ashley Chu from The Asian American Education Project.

  Event Highlights:

  • Gain Tools and Resources: Educators will be equipped with strategies and free lessons.
  • Learn All Year: These three 1-hour workshops are being offered for free and are spread throughout the school year.
  • Earn Credits: Attendees will earn New York City Department of Education CTLE credits through The Asian American Education Project.

  Webinar Dates:

  • Chinese Americans and the Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype (Workshop I), Thursday, October 17th
  • Chinese American Excellence in the Arts & Cuisine (Workshop II), Thursday, January 16th
  • Chinese American Excellence in Business & STEM (Workshop III), Thursday, March 27th

  More AAPI Education resources are available on both the Committee of 100 and The Asian American Education Project websites. Let’s create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

  Learn more about the AAPI Education Project - https://www.committee100.org/our-work/aapi-education/

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• AAPIC Community Gathering / 2nd Annual General Meeting

  • When
    01/18/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    Christ Church United Methodist, 1717 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405
  • Spaces left
    146
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Register

  Whether you are of Asian and Pacific Islander descent or an ally,
  this gathering is open to all who want to learn, listen, and stand in solidarity with the AAPI community.

  We will have engaging discussion, friendly conversations, and delicious food to enjoy.

  

  

  Program

  • The MOST DELICIOUS and WONDERFUL Asian comfort food lunch starting at 12 noon sharp. Doors open at 11:30 am. Don't be late!
  • AAPIC Annual Report  and Election of AAPIC Board of Directors.
  • Sonoma County Youth Poet Laureate Lisa Zheng.
  • Presentation of the State of the AAPI community in Sonoma County address.
  • Participation in "Talk Story" - to gather first-hand data of folks' opinions on AAPI issues in Sonoma County for data gathering, networking, relationship-building, and setting a common purpose.
  • Community information booths
  • Raffle prizes

  Tickets

  • FREE - AAPIC Members
  • $25 - Non-Members

  

  Join or Renew Membership

  • Click HERE. 
  • Use your email address, then follow the instructions.
  • You can pay renewal fees online.

  Inquiries

  • Email us if you need assistance or have any questions at info@aapicnorthbay.org.

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• SBDC FREE Startup Series: Business Formation

  • When
    01/21/2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Online

  This first of its kind, four-part series is designed to help you get your business tax certificate / license in your city, to make your first dollar, understand the different functions and how to plan out your growth, so you can almost predict your future.

  

  This class is for absolute beginners and more advanced planners and will approach revenue production and running a business in a comfortable, easy way, so you can sustain your business well into the future.

  We’ll help you take the guesswork out of the future. Set a stronger foundation, today and make the time to attend.

  Part 1: Business Formation
  Part 2: Business Plans
  Part 3: Sales: Financial Projections
  Part 4: Making Your First Dollar

  Inquiry: (707) 565-0060

  Register: Sign up HERE

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• Many Moons Festival 2025

  • When
    10/04/2025
  •  
    12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Ives Park, 7400 Willow St, Sebastopol CA 94372

  The Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of North Bay (AAPIC) is holding its first ever pan-Asian festival on October 4, 2025. A one-day “Many Moons Festival” at Ives Park in Sebastopol, will highlight the myriad AAPI cultures who live in our area.

  

  AAPI Cultural Celebration

  Our festival will highlighting different Asian and Pacific Islander traditions, plus handmade crafts, arts, wine, beer, sake and soju, and lots of incredible food. Live music, other entertainment, and a lantern-lighting ceremony at dusk will make this an event not to be missed, bringing together the community for an unforgettable celebration of heritage and unity.

  How You Can Participate in the Festival

  • Support the mission and vision of the festival by becoming a:
  • • Sponsor
    • Donor
    • Volunteer

  • Sign up as a:
  • • Food or craft vendor
    • Non-profit vendor

  Check back here for updates.

  Please contact us by email at info@aapicnorthbay.org for more information.

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