CHINATOWN
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings
Tufts Medical Center and the College of American Pathologists Present See, Test and Treat™ Organizations partner to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings for Asian American women.
What: Tufts Medical Center, the College of American Pathologists, the American Cancer Society and the Massachusetts affiliate for Susan G. Komen for the Cure® are partnering to offer free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women ages 21 and older. The event is also sponsored by BD Diagnostics, Siemens, Qiagen, and Kodak.
Registered women will receive a Pap test and mammogram (if necessary). Test results will be provided the same day and physicians will be available to discuss test results if needed. Consultations are free of charge for uninsured and underinsured women. Insured women are asked to bring their health insurance card. Pre-registration is required. Patients can register by calling 617-636-4872. Mandarin and Cantonese language interpreters will be available for pre-registration calls and during the event.
Where: Tufts Medical Center, South 2 OB/GYN Clinic, 860 Washington Street, Boston, MA.
When: Saturday, October 23, 2010, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Buds and Blossoms Fall Frolic
Buds and Blossoms will host its first Fall Frolic at the Empire Garden Restaurant in Boston Chinatown on Saturday, November 6, 2010. The event will celebrate children and the excitement of learning. It will feature Chinese buffet, ethnic performances, Chinese crafts and games, face painting, Chinese dress-up photo, auction and much more.
Where: Empire Garden Restaurant, 690 Washington Street, Boston Chinatown, MA 02111.
When: Saturday, November 6, 2010 , 4:00-7:30 PM
Contact: To purchase tickets, or if you have any questions, please call Chealyn Tim at 617-426-9492 ext. 231 or chealyn@aaca-boston.org
The Boston Asian American
Film Festival
The Boston Asian American Film Festival (BAAFF): Ideas in Motion, hosted by the Asian American Resource Workshop, is taking place between November 11-14th. Premiering and screening films and shorts, in addition to hosting other events, BAAFF invites you and your friends to join the Festival.
To be among the first to hear this year’s film festival line up and watch previews, you are welcome to our Fundraiser Launch Party on October 20th at Splash Ultra Lounge. There will be food, games, raffles and prizes. For ticket sales and additional information about BAAFF, visit www.baaff.org. Contact: (617) 426-5313, baaff@aarw.org.