Calendar of Events 2009-10
Visit this page for more information as each event approaches, or join the FCC Yahoo Group.
April, 2009 - Family Picnic
The Family Picnic has been postponed until sometime in July - More information will be communicated as it becomes available.
April 25, 2009- Harmony's Annual "One Enchanted Evening" *
Come dressed as your favorite Storybook Character & enjoy the zoo, games, music, food and more!
May 16, 2009- Adoption and Child Personalities and Development
FCC-ET will host a session on adoption and child personalities and development by Dr. Jerome Martin on Saturday, April 18, from 2:30-4:30. It will be at the Farragut Library meeting room (417 N. Campbell Station Rd. // 777-1750). He is the executive director of the Little Tennessee Valley Educational Cooperative. He will also hold a question and answer session after the presentation.
Dr. Martin is an interesting and informative speaker. In addition to his job as a psychologist, he is also a published author, whose works include "Reluctant Lieutenant."
To RSVP for the session, please contact Bonnie Schmidt, bons84@yahoo.com or 681-6173. Light refreshments will be served. Babysitting is available.
May 30, 2009 - Dragon Boat Festival
Springbrook Park - 813 Brewster Road, Alcoa, TN
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
This year's FCC Dragon Boat celebration will be held at Alcoa's Springbrook Park. This park has a playground, covered picnic area and a great creek where we can float boats. We will have a contest for dragon boats created by the children, so start designing your boats now. There will be awards for the fastest, scariest, prettiest, longest floater and others. It's always fun to see how creative the kids are and how far the boats will race. In years past, a few quickly slipped past any stops and floated away, so be prepared to attach yours with a string if you want to keep it or be ready to jump in. In addition, we'll have plenty of other fun crafts and activities for the kids. There is also a miniature land version dragonboat for the kids to ride on created by our very clever Eileen and Craig PontBriant. Be sure to bring the camera.
We'll picnic together, so bring a dish for your family to also and also share with everyone. We have some creative cooks in the group, and the food is always delicious. FCC will provide water, lemonade, ice, plates, and eating utensils.
June 1, 2009 - Cycles of Healing Conference*
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open PDF brochure from link above for details.
Harmony Adoptions
C/O Heather Butcher
131 Cherokee Heights Dr.
Maryville, TN 37801
Phone: (865) 356-4848 or (865) 982-5225
Fax: (865) 982-5950
Email: hbutcher@harmony.cc
June 27, 2009 - Knoxville Dragon Boat Races*
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Approximate start and end time
All Day Activities The Cove in Farragut
And in June the big boats race. On Saturday, June 27, the Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries will hold its annual Dragonboat races to raise money for their mission.
This year, as we did last year, FCC will help KARM by manning the Asian Culture Center. We had more than 30 parents and kids volunteer and help last year. It is a lot of fun and a great way for our older children to give back to the community while showing their pride in their Chinese heritage. We'll need volunteers for this year's event. Your family can sign up for a one-hour volunteer slot. It is Saturday, June 27, at the Cove. Please think about coming out--all you have to do is sit in the shade for an hour and hand out crafts for the kids to do. For more information, contact Bonnie Schmidt at bons84@yahoo.com or 681-6173.
The day is filled with more than 25 heats of racing-groups came in last year from Chattanooga and North Carolina just to race. There is also live music, performances by the Organization for Chinese Americans, and a Children's Fun Zone with inflatables. The Cove also has that wonderful beach and water area, so don't forget your swimming suits and buckets for sand castles.
It's a fun (and usually HOT) day. Full details and directions are on this website http://knox.racedragonboats.com
July 11, 2009 - 2009 Adopted Chinese Children Association Reunion*
Cirque de Chine is preparing for its first annual Adopted Chinese Children Association’s (ACCA) reunion. The reunion event will be held July 11, 2009, at the Smoky Mountain Palace in Sevierville, TN.
The total Reunion Package Event will introduce the Chinese children to, and allow them to play, traditional Chinese games. They will be able to make their own Chinese featured souvenirs and all adopted Chinese children will receive an exquisite gift package. The entire family will be able to enjoy the breathtaking and magnificent acrobatic show of Cirque de Chine and special discounts for Dollywood will be available for ACCA reunion participants.
In addition, an authentic Chinese lunch buffet will be served for those who want to experience true Chinese cuisine for only $10 per adult with children under the age of 18 treated free.
August 2009 - Chinese School Starts!*
Child must be 3 years old by August 1 to attend. Classes are held Sunday afternoons at the Knoxville Chinese Christian Church (which is not too far from West Town Mall).
September/October, 2009 - Culture Camp
WHERE: Knoxville Chinese Christian Church (which is not too far from West Town Mall). Members of the Chinese community help with the camp, but the bulk of it is parent volunteers.
WHO: Children ages 2 and up
ABOUT CAMP: The goal of camp is for our children to have an opportunity to spend time with children like them and learn about the Chinese culture. We believe camp will help booster their self estimate, create friendships, and help them grow.
More information will be communicated as it becomes available.
October 1, 2009 - Moon Festival
The Cove at Concord Park in Farragut
Everyone is encouraged to come and bring a large dish or two to share. We will start gathering at 5:30 so kids can play on the big play equipment, adults can socialize and we will eat dinner at 6:15. Following dinner the kids will be making lanterns and icing cookies. We will provide all the plates, cutlery, drinks (lemonade and water) and craft materials. Hope to see everyone there.
October 10, 2009 - Pumpkin Patch*
More information will be communicated as it becomes available.
February 10, 2010 - Chinese New Year - Year of the Tiger
We had a wonderful event for 2009, the "year of the Ox". Plan on joining us for the 2010 celebration.
*FCC membership is not required to attend these events.
Dates are subject to change.
