Are you wondering what ACA's been up to lately? A new webpage entitled Recaps of Recent Events has been added on the Main Menu to keep you informed on what has been happening. You can also find photos of some of our events and programs on the Photo Gallery webpage.

News

We are pleased to announce the receipt of a $20,000 grant from Comcast Foundation to support the establishment of a "Comcast Digital Learning and Enrichment Center" (CDLEC) at our Chinese Community Center (CCC). The grant will be used to support the digital center which will consist of a stationary lab within the CCC library which opens to the community for weekday use of Internet services and a mobile lab which will provide laptops and related equipment for classes at the CCC.

As a year-round partner of ACA, this grant from Comcast Foundation is in recognition of Comcast's commitment to the communities where its customers and employees live and work. Since its founding in 1999, the Comcast Foundation has distributed more than $90 million in cash support of programs implemented locally in Comcast communities.

Upcoming Events

PACCM 2012 Health & Wellness Fair Sat., May 19 at 9AM

This free fair which features health education and health screenings is being presented by the Philippine American Community Center of Michigan (PACCM) and several other partners. Click here to go to our calendar for more information.

ACJ Free Immigration Clinic for Citizenship Application Sat., May 19 at 10AM

American Citizens for Justice and the Thomas M. Cooley Law School at the University of Michigan are offering this free workshop. Click here for more information.

Computer Basics (Level 2) Wednesdays May 30-July 11 10am-12pm

Lessons include Windows, Wordpad, online TV/shopping, uploading/downloading, webcam/video chat. Click here to go to our calendar for more details.

ESL Phonics Basic Class Tuesdays June 5-August 14 10am-12pm

Click here to go to our calendar for more details.

ESL Phonetics and Basic Reading Tuesdays June 5 - August 14 12:30pm-2:00pm

Click here to go to our calendar for more information.

ESL Conversation Basic Wednesdays June 6-August 15 1pm-3pm

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ESL Conversation Advanced Thursdays June 7-August 2 1:30pm-3:30pm

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ACA Outing to Niagra Falls Thurs., June 14 - Sat., June 16 (one more day added)

This 3-day, 2-night outing will be to the majestic Niagra Falls. Click here to go to our calendar for costs, more detailed information, and registration form.

Microsoft Office: Word Basics Saturdays June 16-Aug 18 10am-12pm

Lessons inlude MS Word functions, typing, editing, Word formats, picture, forms and tables. Click here to go to our calendar for more details.

ACJ's Vincent Chin: A 30th Year Remembrance Sat., June 23 at 9AM

ACA and American Citizens for Justice (ACJ) are presenting this free event which will include panel discussions on the historic case, community action, the role of the media, and the relevance of the movement for today's issues. For more information, go to www.americancitizensforjustice.com

ACA Dragon Boat Festival/Zongzi Making Fri., June 29 at 10AM

The date has changed to June 29th. Join us as we celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival. There will be zongzi making, entertainment, and lunch. Tickets are $3 for ACA members and $4 for non-members. Click here to go to our calendar for additional information.

Chinese Language Classes July 9-July 26 and August 6-August 23 (Monday-Thursday, 9AM-12PM)

We are collaborating with the Confucius Institute at Wayne State University to offer these Chinese language classes. These classes can be taken alone or as part of our cultural day camp (summer camp) at Madison Heights. Click here for the registration form.

ACA Youth Summer Camp Madison Heights July 9 - July 27 and August 6 - August 24

There will be two 3-week camp sessions this year with a one week break in between. Click here for the registration form. The schedule of activities is still to be determined.

ACA Youth Summer Camp Canton July 16 - August 3

Our popular summer camp in Canton will be for three weeks this year. Click here for the registration form. The schedule of activities is still to be determined.

Michigan Chinese Youth Summer Camp July 30 - August 3

We are working with the Asian Cultural Center on this one-week program. The art camp will be taught by a professional art teacher from overseas. Click here for the registration form.

ACA Mid Autumn Festival Fri., September 28 at 10AM

Come celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Moon Festival). There will be performances followed by a lunch. Tickets are $3 and $5. Click here to go to our calendar for more information.

ACA 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala Fri., October 12 at 5:30PM

Join us as we celebrate this important milestone. Sponsorships, underwriting, and advertising opportunities are available. Tickets are $50 General, $100 Patron, $500 Table of Ten. Click here to go to our calendar for more details.

ACA Senior Club Anniversary Fri., October 19 at 10AM

Our Senior Club is celebrating another great year. Lunch will follow the show program. Tickets are $2 and $4. Click here to go to our calendar for more information.

ACA Thanksgiving Event Sat., November 10 at 3PM

Join us as we give thanks for our wonderful volunteers who helped out all year long. Tickets are $4 and $6. Click here to go to our calendar for more information.

ACA General Membership Meeting  Sun., December 9 at 4PM

ACA members will gather to elect new directors to the Board and to hear presentations of the past year's programs and financial status.

ACA High School Achievement Awards Banquet  Sun., December 9 at 6PM

A group of local high school students will be recognized and several scholarships will be awarded. Click here for information on eligibility criteria and for a nomination form. Deadline for nominations is June 1, 2012. Click here for information on the banquet.

Further information on these and other events and programs can be found on our calendar page. Dates and details subject to change.

Photo Gallery Updates

Check out the slide shows on our photo gallery for:

     ACA 2011 Youth Summer Camp

     Preparing for Your Future Workshop

     ACA 39th Anniversary Celebration Banquet

     Community Service Day

News from OCA   www.ocanational.org

U.S. citizens who are native speakers of Mandarin Chinese and other diverse languages may qualify for scholarships through Georgetown University's English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) program in preparation for a career with the federal government. Click here to find out more about the program.