ACA Detroit

ESL at Detroit
2018-06-19 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-06-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-06-05 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-05-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-05-22 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-05-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-05-08 10:30 - 12:00, 2018-05-01 10:30 - 12:00 UTC and 4 more dates | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
ACA’s Detroit Service Center offers a free ESL class every Tuesday?from 10:30am-12:00pm.??
Stanley Mosley, a long time ACA volunteer, known as Mo Lao-shi?(ĪÀÏʦ) to his students, teaches the class using Chinese and English. The class emphasizes basic, conversational English and employs a variety of fun and varied topics to stimulate discussion and encourage in-class practice. Topics covered thus far in 2018 have included visiting the doctor, international travel, and dreams! Mr. Mosley gears his teaching especially to the seniors who frequent the center, but any and all age groups are welcome! The class goal is to expose students to new words and phrases that are useful?for every-day life.?
No registration required, but feel free to call and let us at 313.871.1790 to let us know you’re coming.
Additionally, Chinese hot lunch is available after class each week. Over 60 years old: $3 ; Under 60 years old: $4.

China Culture Educational Tour Embarks
2018-06-16 00:00
ACA-led China Culture Educational Tour Embarks, to return June 29.
The Association of Chinese Americans is organizing a 14-day culture educational tour to China from June 16—29, 2018. The trip will include visits to six cities: Shanghai, Wuzhen Water Town, Beijing, Xi’an, Guilin, and Long Sheng County. Destination highlights will include the City God Temple of Shanghai, the GM Shanghai Transportation Center, the Wuzhen Silk Museum, Beijing’s Confucian Temple and Liulichang District, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors at Xi’an, and more. Special activities will include the chance to learn and try Chinese calligraphy and block printing, taking the world-class high-speed rail to Xi’an, and enjoying traditional bonfire dances by Chinese minority groups.
Read more here

Comcast Digital Inclusion Program Graduation
2018-06-13 14:26 - 16:26 | Madison Heights, John R and 12 Mile, Madison Heights, Parking Lot (Old-Kmart), United States
On Sunday, June 10, 2018, 14 middle & high school students graduated from the Comcast Digital Inclusion Program, held at the Chinese Community Center. Run by the Association of Chinese Americans (ACA), the organization was pleased to have ACA President Roland Hwang, board members Charles Liu and Tess Tchou, and Executive Director Joyce Li in attendance.

The program runs throughout the school year and it is our 6th year and 8th graduating class. This year’s curriculum changed with the removal of literacy and responsibility, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy with the use of EverFi’s online curriculum.
During the graduation ceremony, the growth of the students wasCisco but added two additional curriculums from EverFi: Ignition and Venture. Throughout the program, the students were educated in digital on display as, split into five groups, they gave captivating presentations demonstrating what they had learned and their improved public speaking skills. They also officially received the Comcast program certificate, along with certificates in EverFi: Financial Literacy, Ignition: Digital Literacy & Responsibility, and Venture: Entrepreneurial Expedition.
The program also helps improve the students’ leadership, community outreach, and public-speaking skills. As an additional incentive, our students this year were able to receive a new Lenovo laptop after completing all the requirements, which included a minimum of 50 community service hours. The program encourages students to utilize what they have learned to have a positive impact on those around them, to become leaders, and to give back to the community.
Special thanks to Comcast for supporting the program, to David Liou for teaching the course, and for all the support received from parents. Next year, ACA will continue its cooperation with Comcast to offer the program again to give Asian American students opportunities and a platform for development. Specific information on next year’s curriculum will be released in August. Anyone interested in the program or with questions can contact ACA at 248-585-9343 or visit www.acadetroit.org.

(include recognition of Charles Liou for photos in news article)
【所有接受笔记本电脑的学员与美华协会理事合影。摄影师：刘春林。】
Comcast数码链接项目毕业典礼
2018年，6月10日星期天， 14位来自各个中学以及高中的学员们从Comcast数码链接项目毕业了！毕业典礼在美华协会Madison Heights的华人活动中心举行。我们很荣幸有美华协会会长黄星华，美华董事刘春林和Tess Tchou以及执行主任李一红及家长们一并出席。
该计划贯穿整个学年，是我们第六年和第八届毕业班。今年的课程在原来的基础上，挪出往年的Cisco课程但增加了EverFi：Ignition和Venture的另外两门课程。在整个计划中，学生们通过使用EverFi的在线课程，接受了数字扫盲和责任，创业以及金融知识方面的教育。
在毕业典礼上，14位学生分为5个小组一一作出了精彩的演讲，展现了这一年来他们所学习到的知识以及优秀的演讲能力。精彩的表现得到了大家高度的肯定。学生们不仅仅获得Comcast数码链接项目授予的毕业证书同时还拿到次项目特别授予的EverFi: Financial Literacy，Ignition: Digital Literacy & Responsibility和and Venture: Entrepreneurial Expedition. 参加这个项目的学员除了提升自我的领导能力，社区外展和公共演讲技巧等。作为额外的激励措施，今年我们的学生在满足包括最少50个社区服务时间的所有要求后，便能够获得新的联想笔记本电脑。也希望我们的学员，利用他们在这个项目中学到的知识，对他们周围的人产生积极影响，成为领导者，并回馈社区。
非常感谢Comcast 对这个活动的支持，也要谢谢我们的老师刘国玮（David）过去一年的用心教导。还有家长对这个课程的支持。 下一年美华协会还会继续与Comcast 公司合作，计划推出下一年的课程：数字化学习和领导力培训项目（Digital Learning and Leadership Program），为亚裔青少年学生的发展提供平台与机会。下年课程的具体信息会在8月份对外招生，欢迎到时致电248-585-9343或访问我们的网站https://acadetroit.org了解更多详细信息。

Macomb County's Senior Fun Festival
2018-06-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Jimmy John’s Field, 7171 Auburn Road, Utica 48317,, United States
Attention Asian American Seniors living in Macomb County!

On Tuesday, June 12, don’t miss this fabulous FREE event that features wellness activities, community resources, health screenings, and most importantly: FUN!

The 29th year of the event, it is Macomb County’s largest senior expo.

See flyer for more details.

美华欢迎长者参加Macomb长者欢乐日
美华协会将参加6月12日馀Jimmy John’s运动场举行的Macomb长者欢乐日活动。
长者同乐，耆乐无穷！6月12日星期二，美华协会受邀参加Macomb长者欢乐日活动。活动将于早9点开始至中午12点。
摊位包括:社区资源，健康活动，健康检查，药物处置(不包括针或针筒或注射器或液体）
此外，活动还有精彩的歌舞表演，游戏环节，欢迎各位长者免费参加。无需报名。
日期: June 12, 2018
时间: 9am to 12pm
地点: Jimmy John’s Field
地址: 7171 Auburn Road, Utica MI 48317

Capital Campaign Fundraise
2018-06-01 20:15 - 2018-06-08 22:15 | 168 Asian Mart, John R Road, Madison Heights, MI,, United States
Join 168 Group and Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) to Support the Chinese Community Center(CCC) Capital Campaign
168 Group will hold consumer fundraising activities at 168 Asian Mart, Fuji Buffet, and 168 KTV Bistro from June 1 to June 8. All raised money and donations will be donated to CCC Capital Campaign Fund.
The CCC building was purchased 15 years ago through the generous gifts of donors. It has been undergoing renovations since then and has served the community for more than 10 years. With 15 years utilization, the building itself, which serves numerous families, held countless festival celebrations, and opened numerous cultural and educational courses such as English and cultural classes, has begun to be old and needs major renovations. Therefore, ACA launched a Capital Campaign in May this year to raise fund for its major renovation, equipment upgrades, and general maintenance repairs.
168 Group responded to the call and actively cooperated with fundraising. For many years, 168 Group has also been deeply immersed in the Asian community and has provided a great deal of convenience, shopping, and entertainment for the daily life of Chinese and Asians. 168 Group decided that from June 1 to June 8, all purchase with ACA coupon (either paper copy or electronic one) at 168 KTV Bistro and Fuji Buffet will receive a 5% discount while 168 Group will donate another 10% to CCC Capital Campaign Fund.
In addition, 168 Asian Mart will set up a donation box and system donation on-site. Consumers can drop money into the on-site donation box or make your donation when you check-out. Both 168 Group and ACA hope that you can join us to contribute your effort to build a better community while you are enjoying shopping and entertainment. Every little makes a mickle. Every contribution leads to a better community.
The coupon is as follow:(When you use it, please show it to the staff)

Memorial Parade 2018
2018-05-26 09:15 - 10:30 | Madison Heights, John R and 12 Mile, Madison Heights, Parking Lot (Old-Kmart), United States
Please come to participate in 2018 Memorial Parade in Madison Heights on Saturday, May 26, 2018, 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
The Association of Chinese Americans is invited to participate in the 2018 Memorial Parade by the Madison Heights Parade Committee. Please come to join this parade to remember and to respect the brave soldiers who have sacrificed during the wars. Chinese American soldiers have also contributed greatly during the wars and their memoirs are currently displayed at the Chinese Community Center. Our participation in the parade also shows significant contribution from the Chinese American community.
Please come on May 24, at 9:15 a.m., and gather at the parking lot located on John R and 12 Mile Road. Both John R and 13 Mile will be closed for traffic from 9:15 a.m. until the parade ends. The parade will begin at 10 a.m. north of Dartmouth St and John R Road and will travel north along John R to conclude in front of the City Hall on 13 Mile Rd.
Please wear any comfortable red T-shirts/tops (with ACA logo if you have it), dark long pants, comfortable shoes, and hats. Bring bottled waters to quench your thirst.
To get an accurate attendance count, please e-mail your name and contact info to Roland Hwang, ACA President, at rhwang@aol.com or call ACA at 248-585-9343.
Last year’s parade:

China Abstract Art Exhibition
2018-05-20 12:30 - 18:00 | The War Memorial, 32 Lake Shore Dr, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236,, United States
This exhibition will showcase the flourishing abstract art movement in China and is intended to promote Chinese-American art and culture exchange. It is a unique opportunity to engage with works of Chinese abstract art spanning the last one-hundred years, featuring artists born between 1920 and 1998.
Even though abstract art was originally developed in artistic circles of Western society, the roots of abstract art are intrinsic to all population groups. Drawing from the rise of abstract art in the West, an abstract art movement has taken off at an astonishing rate in the last 20 years in China. It has been aided by the coinciding of traditional Chinese culture with abstract art concepts, which have been found to be a natural blend. With this vigorous energy coming from China, the Chinese movement is now a driving force behind the development of new international trends in abstract art.
The renowned Chinese abstract artist Yiying Ma, chief curator of the exhibit, has gathered together art pieces for the exhibit from many internationally acclaimed artists, including:
Teh-Chun Chu, Wou-Ki Zao, Youhan Yu, Lu Ma, Ping Tan, Luding Meng, Liming Gu, Ye Xiao, Qingshi Liu, Zhigang Zhu, Yunrui Gu, Hailong Yuan, Shijun Weng, Yingqing Liu, Bo Liu, Yanlin Guo, Xingui Xu, Jinhuan Zhou, Qi Chen, Wenxi Luo, Jufang Zhang, and Yukine Yanagi.
Located at the historic Alger Estate on the shores of Lake St. Claire, viewers will have the opportunity to engage with this art at the picturesque setting of the Grosse Pointe War Memorial.
Event Timeline:
12:30-1:30 PM: VIP Reception
1:30-6:00 PM: Open for General Admission (Opening Ceremony at 1:30 PM, Artist Talk at 3:00 PM)
Tickets:
General: $10 | VIP: $30
REGISTRATION LINK: https://acadetroit-2018-abstract.eventbrite.com
The event is co-hosted by the Association of Chinese Americans, the Jinan Yonquan Academy, and the China Abstract Art Promotion Salon. Proceeds from ticket sales will go towards ACA’s social service work in the Asian-American community in Metro Detroit. Much appreciation to the Liu Xinyuan Foundation of Asian Art for sponsor the event.

Mother's Day Ohio Outing May 13-15 Embarks
2018-05-13 00:00
ACA is organizing a 3-day, 2-night trip to Ohio for Mother’s Day weekend, leaving Sunday the 13th and returning Tuesday the 15th. The trip will feature destinations in and around Cleveland, Columbus, and Lake Erie.
In Cleveland, participants will tour the USS Submarine Cod and visit the West Side Market. Outside of Columbus, you’ll enjoy the nature of Hocking Hills State Park as well as visit the Wilds Zoo. Finally, you’ll visit the island of Put-In-Bay on Lake Erie.
Read more here…

Experience Culture Series: China
2018-05-05 00:00 - 16:30 | Novi Public Library, 45255 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375, Novi Public Library, United States
Join Novi Library as they spotlight a different country every month. This month the focus is on China! Come to learn about the culture, traditions, and customs through presentations, food, music, art, and more.
Participating organizations:
ACA
Michigan New Century Chinese School
Chinese Association of Greater Detroit
Chinese Bible Church
Registration Required.
Novilibary.org
248-349-0720

Free Health Screenings
2018-04-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-04-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
The medical volunteers from Wayne State Universtiy School of Medicine and Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association will provide these health screening: blood presure measurement, weight and height measurement.
Free of Charge
Call 313-831-1790 for more information.

Taiwan Outing Embarks
2018-04-23 00:00
Those signed up for ACA’s Taiwan Outing leave for Taiwan on this day. Trip-goers will return on May 5th. For more information about the trip, see below:
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ACA is planning a special, 12-day Round Island Tour from April 23, 2018 to May 5, 2018.
On this trip, you’ll experience all the wonders of Taiwan: the sights of its natural beauty, from its towering mountains to seaside sunsets; its bustling night markets and distinct and world-famous foods; the historic and international metropolis of Taipei; and much more!
Price: $1650 each person (airfare not included)
Includes: Meals, Housing, Transportation Bus+Train+Shuttle, Chinese Tour Guide, Admissions to: National Palace Museum+Yehliu Geopark+Sun Moon Lake+Xitou+Sky Lantern+Sicao Mangrove Preserve+Cijin Ferry
*For a fee, ACA can assist with visa and airline ticket purchase

Comcast Cares Day
2018-04-21 07:45 - 12:30 | Plymouth and Sterling Heights, United States
ACA is partnering with Comcast again this year to help out the local community through the Comcast Cares Day program.
The project date will be on Saturday, April 21st and we will need all those that have registered to arrive at the chosen location by 7:45 am in which the project will end at 12:30 pm. This year, we will be participating in both Plymouth and Sterling Heights.
If you are interested in serving with ACA, please register here. We’d love to have you!

Ceramics Lecture Two: The Art of Chinese Folk Pottery
2018-04-21 01:30 - 03:30 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
Join Association of Chinese Americans (ACA) for part two of the Ceramic Lecture Series: The Art of Chinese Folk Pottery. Moving the spotlight to Chinese folk pottery, the lecture is an oral and visual presentation by Marie Woo – ceramicist, Asian ceramic historian, and conceptual photographer.
Marie Woo was born in Seattle, Washington, received her BA from the University of Washington and her MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art. She currently lives in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Her research collections and creative work have been featured at many shows and have received many awards. Her first retrospective show was held in 2016 at the Robinson Gallery of the Birmingham-Bloomfield Art Center. She is the curator of a travelling exhibition of Chinese folk pottery that has been on tour in the U.S. since 2013 and is now at its last stop at the Frederick Marshall Sculpture Museum in Saginaw, Michigan where it will be on display until May 19, 2018. Her expansive and extended research on Chinese folk pottery (1995-2009) was funded by a grant from the Asian Cultural Council (a Rockefeller Foundation affiliate).
Chinese folk pottery is not well known in the west, but its long due recognition is now threatened by its imminent extinction. China’s rapid modernization has dealt peasant village potters insurmountable setbacks from loss of demand, the consequent closure of village kilns, and the loss of potters to more lucrative opportunities in the city. Ms. Woo, who has immersed herself in the study and collection of Chinese folk pottery for over ten years, offers a rare opportunity to get to know and appreciate Chinese folk pottery in its broad aesthetic diversity. This spans from simple, humble, and functional wares for everyday use, to the contrast of sophisticated imperial ceramics collected in museums and widely published in books.
Ms. Woo will bring sample objects to demonstrate this contrast. She will also give an aesthetic evaluation of ceramic pieces that attendees are invited to bring. Evaluations will be limited to one object per attendee and to the time allotted for the event.
Admission free.
Light refreshments with a sampling of Chinese teas will be served.
Donations are welcome and appreciated!
For inquiry, please visit www.acadetroit.org, email info@acadetroit.org or contact ACA Chinese Community Center Office 248.585.9343.
Register here: https://acadetroit-2018-pottery.eventbrite.com

Free Health Screenings
2018-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
The medical volunteers from Wayne State Universtiy School of Medicine and Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association will provide these health screening: blood glucose, cholesterol, blood presure measurement, weight and height measurement, glaucoma and visual examination.
Free of Charge
Call 248-585-9343 for more information.

Ceramics Lecture One: Imperial Kiln Porcelain of the Ming Dynasty
2018-04-07 01:30 - 03:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
The Association of Chinese Americans, along with the Confucius Institute at the University of Michigan, proudly presents the Ceramic Lecture Series: “Study and Appreciation of the Imperial Kiln Porcelain of the Ming Dynasty”, with two special events on Wednesday, April 4th at 12PM and Saturday, April 7th at 1:30 PM. The lecture will be given by renowned scholar Jianxin Jiang, Director of the Jingdezhen Institute of Archaeology in China.
The lecture recognizes and appreciates the main characteristics and transformation in style of porcelains from the Imperial Kiln across different periods of the Ming Dynasty, highlighting history and culture, ceramic technology, and art history. It also presents new explorations of Imperial Kiln porcelain from a variety of historical periods and perspectives, including: the beginning and ending years of the Ming Dynasty, the “blank period” of the Imperial Kiln, Yong-Le porcelain and Zheng He’s Voyage porcelain, Xuan-De porcelain and its impact on the Cheng-Hua Imperial Kiln as well as technological achievements, and others.
Keynote Speaker, Jianxin Jiang is the director of the Jingdezhen Institute of Archaeology, the director of the Chinese Ancient Ceramics Society, and president of the Jingdezhen Tang Ying Institute. Since the 1980s, he has engaged in archaeological studies on Jingdezhen ceramic remains and led multiple archaeological excavations of kiln ruins from the Ming and Qing dynasties, including excavations of kiln factory ruins. He has authored more than twenty academic papers and is a chief editor for multiple archaeological journals and catalogues.
A proud sponsor of this lecture, the Liu Xinyuan Foundation of Asian Art is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of Asian art and culture.
Refreshments will be provided.
Free admission to the event. For registration and inquiry, please contact ACA Chinese Community Center Office 248.585.9343.
Register here: https://acadetroit-2018-porcelain.eventbrite.com

Free Health Screenings
2018-04-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Detroit Service Center, 4750 Woodward Ave., Ste. 211 , Detroit, 48201, MI, United States
The medical volunteers from Wayne State Universtiy School of Medicine and Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association will provide these health screening: Blood glucose, cholesterol, blood presure measurement, weight and height measurement, glaucoma and visual examination.
Free of Charge
Call 313-831-1790 for more information.

ESL Citizenship Class
2018-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | Chinese Community Center, 32585 Concord Drive, Madison Heights, 48071, United States
2nd session (Tuesday, January 9th – Tuesday, March 27th) N400: The class will be taught in English and Mandarin and will cover the N-400 form and the material will be provided during class. During class, students will learn how to complete the N-400 form and will practice responding to questions in preparation for when they have their interview. Registration fee is $20 & $15 for ACA members.
