Poker players of all skill levels are welcome! Reserve your seat today as seating is limited. Non-poker players can enjoy our ongoing blackjack tournament for their chance to win an iPod Touch!

The buy-in is $35 with unlimited $20 Re-Buys for the poker tournament until 9 pm. This is a 21+ event. ID’s will be checked at the door. Pizza and beer will also be available.

Help us spread the word with the e-flyer (http://hosted-p0.vresp.com/183722/1b53ab73ac/ARCHIVE) and the Facebook event page (http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=122679004426769)

OACC is excited to offer readers of foundasian.org a special rate to participate in the tournament! Receive $5 off your buy-in (applicable only to credit card payments processed directly through OACC staff and cash / check payments received at the door or prior to tournament) if you tell us that you are on the Foundasian.org guest list.

Special Thanks to our Sponsor: PokerSavvy.com.

For more information or to register for the tournament, visit http://www.oacc.cc/supportus/donations/pokertournament.html or contact OACC Co-Director Roy Chan at (510) 637 – 0455.

All proceeds benefit the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

About OACC: OACC is a thriving first class community arts organization in Oakland and the Bay Area that promotes cross- cultural understanding for present and future generations. Local artists and their cultural art forms are promoted through a variety of programming and community collaborations. Your valuable contribution will enable OACC in continuing to provide innovative and artful APIA programs and services to the San Francisco and greater East Bay Area community.

The Eva Lowe Fellowship for Social Justice provides a unique opportunity to a new generation of activists and organizers who want to build the power of and improve the lives of the working class Chinese immigrant community. During eight weeks of intensive training, ground work and reflection, Eva Lowe Fellows will learn about and support Chinese immigrant struggles in San Francisco, work to connect the larger API Movement across the country and build lasting relationships with peers, mentors and community members.

Eva Lowe is a longtime progressive community activist who has committed her life to serving the community, she turns 101 this year. Born in Fort Bragg, California in 1909, Eva was the fourth child of five girls. Her mother passed away when she was young and her father was a cook at a lumber mill. Throughout her early life, she and her family went back and forth to China for education and to support the anti-imperialist movement. She was inspired by China’s movement and the women’s rights movement and got involved in many progressive issues.

In 1926 she was a part of her high school’s Chinese Student Association and made “soap box” speeches in Chinatown to condemn foreign aggression in China. In the 1930’s during the Great Depression, Eva became involved with Huaren Shiye Hui (Chinese Unemployed Alliance), a predecessor organization to the Chinese Progressive Association. Returning to China in 1937 during China’s war with Japan, Eva volunteered at the China Defense League for Madame Sun-Yat Sen. In 1941, Eva and her family returned the United States to settle in Oakland and to start a small grocery business. Later her family became well known philanthropists and community leaders. After retirement, she volunteered for over 15 years at the Chinese Culture Center, the Chinese Hospital, and UC Moffitt Hospital. Eva has dedicated her life to social and economic justice and believes that people should actively work to end imperialism and “fight for the underdog” – the poor and working class community.

All placements for the program will be in San Francisco, California. Scholarships ranging from $500 – $2000 are available but students are also encouraged to seek additional and alternative funding sources (include campus work-study programs, scholarships and stipends). All other costs will the responsibility of each Fellow though some assistance may be offered to locate and secure housing. A maximum of four Fellows will be chosen for the 2010 year.

Applications are due by Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Applications can be filled out online at http://www.evalowe.org. We will announce the Fellowship recipients by March 20, 2010.

Founded in 1972, the Chinese Progressive Association educates, organizes and empowers the low income and working class immigrant Chinese community in San Francisco to build collective power with other oppressed communities to demand better living and working conditions and justice for all people. http://www.cpasf.org

Thanks to Betty Magome for sharing this.