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Joshua Conte and Vivian and Sara Huang
stopped in with their moms at our June
meeting. Vivian came home last year to
join her home-made sister, Sara.
Eight-year-old Joshua came home from Russia
in 2004 and is currently not crazy about
having his picture taken with little girls.
While we were thrilled to see all three of
these wonderful children, we are especially
grateful to Joshua for his photographic
sacrifice.
Kaylie
Rieger's mom recently sent us the lower
photo of Kaylie in a happy moment. We
compared it to a photo taken in 2006 when
Kaylie first came home from Russia. We
were especially taken with mother and
daughter's matching smiles!
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Beauty and Melody
in September
The Chicago Chinese Cultural Institute presents Once Upon a Full Moon, An Evening with Beauty and Melody. Direct from Sichuan, China, the breathtaking performance by Beauty and Melody Performing Troupe, an all-women traditional instrument ensemble will take you on a musical Journey from China’s ancient melodies to the contemporary rhythms of today. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.harristheaterchicago.org. For questions or to purchase VIP tickets, call 312-842-1988 or email info@chicagocci.com.
When:
7:30p.m., Friday, Sept. 17
Where: Harris Theater for Music and Dance,
205 E. Randolph Street
Cost: $15, $25, $35 and $75
Click on the picture to see a YOU TUBE video
of this wonderful group.
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September Ethiopian Celebrations
The Ethiopian Community Association of Chicago invites families to TWO big celebrations.
ETHIOPIAN DAY CELEBRATION, Thursday,
Sept. 9,
11 a.m - 1 p.m. at Daley Plaza, 50 W.
Washington St, Chicago. Live music,
Children's Dance Troupe, Ethiopian Flag
Raising.
ETHIOPIAN NEW YEAR BASH, Saturday,
Sept. 11,
8 p.m. - 2 a.m., Croation Cultural Center,
2845 W Devon, Chicago. Adults $30,
Children under 12 FREE For
tickets and information, call ECAC at 773
508 0303.
Click on the picture to learn more about ECAC and their events.
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CAFFA
is Calling....
Chicago Area Families for adoption invites all adoptive families to join them for educational and just-for-fun events. Next on their busy schedule is an October 17 Parenting Seminar - W.I.S.E. UP, a seminar designed to empower children to answer questions about adoption.
Click on the picture to learn more about CAFFA and their coming events.
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Learn more about
International Adoption
Free information
meetings are held one Saturday per month at the Des Plaines Public
Library, 1501 Ellinwood in Des Plaines, Illinois. The next meetings
will be
Saturday,
September 18 9:30 - noon
Saturday, October 23 9:30 - noon
Saturday, November 20 9:30 - noon
Saturday, December 4 9:30 - noon
Space is limited, so email
Mary.House @ChildrensHope.net
to reserve
your spot.
Call 773 647 2610 for details.
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View CHI Online
Adoption Information Meetings!
Unable to come to a CHI Information Meeting? You can still ask your questions and meet other families just starting down the international adoption path. Just attend one of our country-specific adoption webinars!
Click on the laptop at left for CHI webinar schedule and registration.
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