WHAT: Oregon Asian Celebration
WHERE: Lane County Fairgrounds in Eugene, Oregon
DATE: Saturday, February 17th 10am-7pm
TIME: 11:00a-3:00p
CAUSE:
The monies we generate are donated to AAFO and see below
All net profits generated by the Oregon Asian Celebration go directly to the Asian-American Foundation of Oregon. AAFO is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization which awards grants to further the mission of the Asian Council in our community.
AAFO awards community grants to nonprofit sister organizations that actively support the mission, and also awards annual college scholarships to deserving students. In 2016, AAFO awarded community grants to:
Eugene Taiko, for repair and refurbishing drums
Yujin Gakuen School, for Obon Nagasaki Summer Camp
Waka Daiko, for equipment replacement
Obon and Taiko Festival, for staging
Chinese American Benevolent Association, for its youth program
Stepping Stones multicultural magazine, for its youth haiku poetry contest
For grant and scholarship criteria and applications, visit
www.AAFOregon.og.
PARKING: Plenty of parking and no charge
CHANGING AND STORAGE: We have space for up to 20 and can accommodate more if necessary.
OTHER DETAILS: A large community event to focus on the Asian Culture
ANYTHING ELSE: Allan Quick is our primary contact and is very familiar with the event.
EVENT WEBSITE:
http://www.asiancelebration.orgSPOTTERS:
