Here are some hot and important events going on in your community in the month of November. Looking to get out, do some community good, and meet new people? Here’s your chance!
FEATURED EVENT
“Stop Human Trafficking!” Benefit Luncheon 
ADAPT is a project of Pacific Links Foundation’s (PALS) to fight against human trafficking along the northern & southern borders of viet nam. After 5 arduos years of work in the field, PALS finally has the manpower to host its first benefit luncheon for ADAPT.
November 5 – 7
NorCal UVSA Summit 2010: “Tracing Our Roots”
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA
Website
RSVP: Contact Jessica Do jessica.do@norcaluvsa.org
A conference of Vietnamese American youth leaders from Northern California will connect to develop their leadership skills, strengthen their organizations, and reinforce their bonds with their communities.
Tuesday, November 9
San Francisco – Vietnam Provisional Rotary Club Reception
6 – 7:30pm
Tin Vietnamese Restaurant
937 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Website
Ticket: FREE
RSVP: Click here
Join the newly forming Rotary Club for San Francisco-Vietnam for an informal reception. Network with individuals and groups who all share a common interest in Vietnam and enjoy delicious food and drinks.
Wednesday, November 10
Art Exhibit: “Neither… Nor.”
6pm – 9pm
The Gallery at Vivid Solutions
2208 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave
SE Washington, DC 20020
Website
RSVP: Lisa Bacon lisa.archgallery@gmail.com
An opening reception showcasing the exhibited works by Vietnamese born artist Khanh H. Le entitled, “Neither… Nor” Le’s exhibition and followed by a performance from the contemporary classical group, The Analog Arts Ensemble.
Friday, November 12
40th Anniversary Reunion of Pacific News Service & New America Media
City View at the Metreon
101 4th Street
San Francisco, CA
Website
Ticket: $100
RSVP: Click here
An evening of remembrances, networking and food from around San Francisco to honor 2000 alumni, funders and partners over four decades.
VietHope is also hosting a salsa dancing event to raise money for scholarships benefiting disadvantaged children in Vietnam.
DANCING FOR HOPE
Location: Cafe Cocomo
Date: Thursday, November 11
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Featuring:
– Special Happy Hours ($2 cocktails, $2 beers & free pizza)
– Vietnamese Traditional Music Performances
– 1-hr Salsa lesson with Professional Instructor
– Dancing Party from 9:00 p.m.
Dress to Impress (No Sneakers and Jeans)
Admission: $15 (Advance)
$20 (At the Door)
For advance tickets, please visit http://viethope.org/events/dancing4hope.
Visit our Facebook event page for more information
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=105340012866518