http://ccgggr.org/content Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:15:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en With summer fading away, it's time to look ahead for Fall. We have things planned for each month starting with our annual Moon Festival, which will be held on Friday September 5, 2008 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at Keystone Community Church http://www.keystonecc.org/app/. The Moon ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2008/08/15/fall-2008-schedule/ Check out http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/category/sports/2008-olympics/ for coverage and facts pertaining to the Beijing Olympics. You can check out other China related news feeds at http://ccgggr.org/content/china-news-feeds-rss/ Let the games begin! Mark http://ccgggr.org/content/2008/08/07/great-resource-for-coverage-on-beijing-olympics/ If your family is planning on attending this event with the CCGGGR, please email Dan Richter at crookedbayct@earthlink.net This information will help with the planning process.  Thanks - Dan Richter http://ccgggr.org/content/2008/06/18/dragon-boat-trip-to-chicago/ May 2008: With Summer approaching there are several cultural opportunities for you and your family. In June, FFIC will be holding its annual Heritage Camp from June 17-June 20, 2008. For more information go to: http://www.fficgr.org/id3.html On July 26, 2008 the Chinatown Chamber of Commerce will be holding its ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2008/05/16/springsummer-events-2008/ Our Chinese New Year party is scheduled for February 8th at Keystone Church located at 655 Spaulding Ave. in Ada, MI The meeting time is from 6:30-8:30 This year we celebrate the Year of the Rat. The party will be potluck style so please bring a hot and ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2008/02/06/xin-nian-kuai-le-happy-new-year/ Memory Mosaic Our families are unique, but we share a common thread, which together makes up a mosaic of the Chinese adoption experience. Let's share our collective family stories Come share your story using video, photos, stories, souvenirs, etc. Each family limited to 10 minutes We will meet on ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2008/01/07/come-share-your-adoption-story-memory-mosaic/ Please join us on Friday, December 7th at 6:30pm for our annual Christmas Party, held at Keystone Church in Ada. This is a great time to get to know other families better. We've got an activity planned for the kids as well as a performance by the ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2007/11/29/ccgggr-holiday-party-on-friday-december-7th/ Check out the list of items you will be able to bid on. I'll keep updating the list as they become available. Remember, this year a portion of your meal cost will go to Grace and Hope for Children, a special thanks to Ming Ten for ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2007/08/06/3rd-annual-silent-auction-donor-list/ Last year was the first year we celebrated Moon festival and everyone had a great time so we are very excited to celebrate one of China's biggest festivals again this year. The kids love to dress up in their traditional Chinese outfits which makes the event even more ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2007/08/06/2nd-annual-ccgggr-moon-festival-scheduled-for-september-14-2007/ Please plan on attending our annual US Citizenship Celebration: Who: Any child adopted from China that has not previously participated Where: Keystone Church, Ada, MI When: October 8, 2007, 6:30pm   This is a ceremony to celebrate our children’s US Citizenship. Your child became a citizen during the swearing ... http://ccgggr.org/content/2007/08/06/signup-now-to-attend-our-citizenship-celebration/