AAAW BBQ
Save the Date: August 28th
Location: Carkeek Park
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd.
Seattle, WA 98177-4755

This is a reminder to save the date for our annual BBQ! More details will follow shortly. Check back soon!

We have tickets in the first level, just above the left field wall, for the game versus the New York Yankees. You buy the ticket and we’ll provide the food (all you can eat hamburgers, hot dogs, regular fries, popcorn and cookies) and drinks (water and sodas)…tickets are $34 each and you get a value of over $55!

We have the 300 level landing above left field for our dining area (by the BBQ area), starting when the gates open at 5:10 pm–great views of the city, the sound and the field, where we can watch batting practice while we eat some great ballpark fare! As the game gets ready to start at 7:10 pm, we will head down to our seats on the 100 level. Come early for food and drinks and stay for the game to cheer the Mariners.

If you are KIDS campers, add your number of tickets to your registration sheet we’ll get you tickets during camp!

AAAW members–payment by check can be sent to:

Tim Holm
15117 31st Drive SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012

Korean American adoptee and comedian, Amy Anderson, is coming back to Seattle at The Comedy Underground! Amy was here in town last August, and AAAW had a great group of people go to her show. If you weren’t able to make the show last time, you have an opportunity again to see her, and if you did go to the show in August, you know just how hilarious Amy is.

Amy is a national headliner of clubs and colleges, and she’s thrilled to bring her unique and edgy humor to Seattle again. In addition to nationally-recognized performances on television, Amy has also performed at many Korean adult adoptee events, including the 2006 GOA’L Conference and the 2008 IKAA Mini-Gathering in Las Vegas.

Amy is performing on two nights (June 17 & 18) – folks from AAAW will be going her show on FRIDAY, JUNE 18 @ 8:30 PM.

BUY TICKETS:
-Tickets are $15 each.
-Ages 21 and up only
-Please buy your own tickets in advance online at:
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=2113755

AMY’S INFO:
http://www.AmyAnderson.net/
http://www.facebook.com/ComedianAmyAnderson
http://FunnyYellowMom.Blogspot.com/

Join AAAW for the Annual Spring Potluck! Bring a dish to share! This is one of our most popular events of the year; it’s a casual, fun night to catch up with old friends and make new ones! Galbi, rice and drinks will be provided.  In addition, the latest information on the IKAA Gathering 2010 in Seoul (August) will be available.  Adult adoptees, friends, and family are all welcome.

Saturday, May 1, 2010
4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Jenny Kelly’s house (Queen Anne)

BE SURE TO RSVP to get directions! To RSVP, please email jenny@aaawashington.org.

On Saturday, March 20th, AAAW will host a Birth Search Info Session open to any adult adoptees who are thinking about beginning – or are currently in the process of – a search for members of their birth family.  This session will include a brief presentation covering questions to ask yourself before beginning a search, an outline of steps to take during a search, and preparing for a variety of search outcomes.  Following the presentation, some of the presenters will share their personal experiences with birth search.  There will also be some time allotted for Q&A and discussion.

(Note – the information and experiences presented will be specific to Korean birth family search, but adult adoptees from all backgrounds are welcome to attend.)

Please RSVP to sarahkim@aaawashington.org.  See below for event details, including location.

DATE:    Saturday, March 20, 2010
TIME:    1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
PLACE:  University District Branch Library
Group Meeting Room
5009 Roosevelt Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105
(parking is available in a lot adjacent to the library; street parking is also available)

Please join us for the first AAAW event of 2010!  This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of what every Korean kitchen should have on hand as well as to learn how to make a few dishes, including doenjang jigae (bean paste stew), kalbi jjim (beef short rib stew), and various jeon (fried pancakes) & other panchan (side dishes).  This lesson will be simple but will go beyond the typical Korean dishes (bulgogi, kimbap, kimchi, etc.)!  After the cooking lesson, we will all enjoy the fruits of our labor by enjoying a delicious meal together.

Our instructor is Skye Lee, a Korean woman who grew up in Canada who is also a friend & supporter of AAAW.  She works in finance by day but loves to cook & entertain when she has the opportunity.  She has graciously invited AAAW members to her home in order to share her wealth of knowledge in making Korean cuisine.

DATE:     Sunday, January 24, 2010

TIME:     3:00 – 6:00 p.m.

PLACE:   Address & directions will be sent to those that RSVP (neighborhood is north Seattle)

COST:      $5 per person (please pay by cash or check on day of event)

RSVP:     **Due to space considerations, registration for this event is now CLOSED!  Contact sarahkim@aaawashington with any questions/concerns.

Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington invites you to join us for a lovely afternoon of wine and beer tasting in Woodinville, WA! What better way to beat the cold fall weather and meet new friends than to join us for this event. We intend kick off our day of fun by meeting at the Columbia Winery located at 14030 NE 145th Street Woodinville, WA on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 @ 1:30 PM. During our wine tasting experience, we will visit the following wineries:

Columbia Winery
http://www.columbiawinery.com/
Cost: $5.00 for 5 wine samples

Red Sky Winery
http://www.redskywinery.com/visit_us.htm
Cost: $5.00-*Please note that the $5.00 fee will be applied towards any wine purchase

Distefano Winery
http://www.distefanowinery.com/
Cost: $5 for 4 wine samples

We plan to wrap up our event by touring and having dinner at the Red Hook Brewery. **All members who are NOT 21 are welcome to join us at dinner. We will be seated at 5:00 PM, following the brewery tour.**

Red Hook Brewery
http://www.redhook.com
Cost: $1.00 for Brewery Tour

You may wish to induldge in one or all of the wine tastings, so please plan accordingly. You do not want to miss this great event and we hope to see you there! If you have questions or would like further details about the event, please send an e-mail to: Mindy Rodgers @ mindy@aaawashington.org.

*Carpooling is encouraged and designated drivers are available upon request.*

Check out the Wine & Beer Tasting Event on Facebook too, click here.

Please join AAAW and the Jillian Graham Band on Thursday, October 29th at 7:00 p.m.  Jillian is a Korean adoptee here in Seattle.  Her band, described as a folk-rock trio, will be performing in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle.  She sings lead vocals, plays guitar & keyboard, and also writes and composes their songs!

Egan’s Jam House/Ballard
Thursday, October 29th at 7 – 8:45pm
1707 NW Market Street Seattle, WA 98107
Cover charge: $5.00 at the door
Reservations are highly suggested!

Egan’s is located in historic Ballard on Market Street.  Dinner & drinks available for purchase. All ages are welcome.

All guests will receive a free CD!

Join us for an evening of “pre-Halloween” fun on Saturday, October 24th ! We will start out with having some pizza provided by AAAW, and then head over to Snohomish to Stocker Farms Corn Maze. The cost is $10 and you may bring a flashlight and please dress according to the weather. (i.e boots, sweaters, sweatshirts, long pants, sneakers) It will be lots of fun and we hope to see you all there! We’ll meet at the Mill Creek Round Table Pizza at 5:00 p.m. and leave for Stocker Farms at 6:00 p.m.

Round Table Pizza in Mill Creek:
16314 Bothell Everett Hwy
Mill Creek, WA 98012-1226
(425) 743-2500

Stocker Farms Corn Maze
8705 Marsh Rd
Snohomish, WA 98296

If you have any questions, please e-mail aaawash@gmail.com

Please feel free to check out the Facebook Event at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147006834132

Asian Adult Adoptees of Washington (AAAW) is a Community Supporter of the upcoming “After Hours” event on Friday, October 2 at the Wing Luke Asian Museum! As a Community Supporter, we have pledged to bring at least 12 people to the event. Please join other AAAW members for a fun evening as we mingle with other people in the Asian American community!

Wing Luke’s “After Hours” will be a fab fete with signature cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and music by DJ Sosa!

There will also be a raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes such as tickets on JetBlue Airways, X-Box 360 games, wine tasting for 10 and more!

• Advance tickets are $10 and available online at Brown Paper Tickets through October 1, 2009.  Go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/81242 to purchase tickets in advance. Please enter the code “after09″ in the discount code box.

• Tickets at the door are $12 (based on availability).

• Museum members are always $7!

“After Hours” is sponsored by Verizon Wireless and VisionShock Seattle, and in partnership with Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS).

To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.wingluke.org/afterhours

Cash bar. This event is 21+ only. A valid photo ID is required for entrance.