APAWLA is no longer participating in the Women’s March Los Angeles this Saturday, January 18. The exclusion of groups, such as Black Lives Matter— Los Angeles, from the event is not in line with our organizational values to promote inclusion and diversity.
20th Annual APA Community Holiday Toy Drive & Reception
CALL FOR APAWLA VOLUNTEERS! We are in need of volunteers for this year’s Annual Asian Pacific American Community Holiday Toy Drive & Reception. Each year, APAWLA co-sponsors this event to help bring joy to low-income families who cannot afford toys for their children. We are looking for 8 to 12 volunteers from our organization to assist with the event.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, December 5, 2019
Location: Japanese American National Museum (JANM), 100 North Central Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Admission: Please bring an unwrapped new toy, valued at $25 or more, OR a minimum donation of $25 for entrance. Entry includes food, beverages, desserts, and entertainment.
Attendees of the Toy Drive Reception can also tour the museum at no extra cost.
In order to meet the increasing toy requests from toy beneficiaries, we ask volunteers to bring a toy (valued at $25 or more) or make a $25 monetary donation.
If you would like to donate additional toys or raffle items before the event, or if you are able to help find additional sponsors or donors, please contact Event Co-Chairs: Diane Tan at dmltan@aol.com; Ed Lew at edlew.apaba@gmail.com; and Amy Lew at lewkcbmom@sbcglobal.net.
Omni Los Angeles Hotel
Noé Restaurant & Terrace
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Ticket Prices
$40 for APAWLA & Co-sponsor Members
$50 for Non-Members
$20 for Students
FREE for Judicial Officers. Judical Officers please RSVP with Hon. Holly Fujie.
All others, purchase tickets by using the paypal button below.
Featured Speakers:
Hon. Holly Fujie (Los Angeles Superior Court, Judge)
Hon. Terry Truong (Los Angeles Superior Court, Commissioner)
Li Wang (McDermott Will & Emery, LLP, Attorney)
Food and beverages will be provided.
Thursday, October 3, 2019
6:00pm - 8:30pm
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
2049 Century Park East, #3800
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Cost
$15 for APAWLA Members
$20 for Non-Members
Purchase your seats by using the PayPal button below.
Join us for a foundational wine tasting workshop, "How to Taste," taught by Wine and Spirits Education Trust-certified expert, Murphy Perng, of Matter of Wine. Utilizing 5 wines, learn to see, smell, taste wine, and develop your palate. The workshop will also deliver you know-how on how to evaluate a wine's quality and enable you to become an educated consumer.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Open Mind Art Space
11631 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Uber, Lyft, or rideshare recommended!
Cost
$25 for APAWLA members
$35 for Non-members
Seating is LIMITED. Please purchase your tickets by using the PayPal button below.
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APAWLA invites you to this interactive workshop where a leading expert on social media branding will help you master the fundamental elements needed to build your professional brand online.
Social Media offers incredible opportunities to connect, increase brand awareness, and reach more people than the more traditional tools of thought-leadership, advice, and social conversation.
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Come and learn about advance healthcare directives and assist seniors and their families plan for the future. Training is approved for 1.0 hour of general MCLE.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
9:30am - 1:00pm
South El Monte Senior Center
1556 Central Avenue
South El Monte, CA 91733
