Note: Events with an * are
not sponsored by F.F.I.C., but are cultural or adoption-related events of interest to our F.F.I.C. members. If
you would like to suggest an event to be posted, please e-mail the webmaster.
*February 9, 2002: KOREAN NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
9:30 a.m.
Celebrate the year of the horse! A variety of activities are planned including Tae Kwan Do, crafts, Sebae (the New
Year's formal bow of respect), singing, and Korean games. An authentic Korean meal will also be served for lunch.
Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m., lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Pre-registration begins January 15 by calling
Cheryl Wyma at (616)774-0693. Registrations will be accepted at the door, however, this event is limited to 160 people,
so pre-registration is encouraged.
Cost: Ages 2 and under--free, ages 3-10 $6.00, ages 11 and up $8.00 or family $32.00
Location: West Michigan Suhbu Korean Church (located at St. Paul's United Methodist Church), 3334 Breton SE, Grand Rapids.
February 11, 2002: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Wall for directions.
February 27, 2002: INTERNATIONAL COOKING DEMONSTRATION
7:00 p.m. (class will last approximately 2 hours)
"Everyone Eats Dumplings!" Join us for a demonstration and hands-on cooking class featuring the dumplings of China,
Latin American and Eastern Europe. There is no charge for this event, but it is limited to the first 25 persons,
ages 12 and older, who register. Contact Amy Bronkema to register.
Location: Godwin Heights High School (Home Economics room), 50 35th Street SW, Grand Rapids.
April 15, 2002: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Wall for directions.
May 4, 2002: EASTERN EUROPEAN EASTER CELEBRATION
Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Please join us on the eve of the Orthodox Easter for a celebration of what is probably the most important Eastern European
religious holiday. We will explore some of the traditions of the Orthodox and Catholic churches through demonstrations,
crafts, story time, and sampling some of the traditional Easter foods. This is sure to be a great event for the whole
family.
Cost: Free to FFIC members and non-members, but you must RSVP by April 29, 2002 to Jodi Lewis.
Location: Georgetown United Methodist Church Gymnasium, 2766 Baldwin, Jenison, Michigan
*June 15, 2002: MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Come and celebrate our ethnic and cultural diversity with family and friends! Multicultural music and entertainment,
crafts from around the world, delicious ethnic food, piņatas, face painting and games.
Location: Bethany Christian Services, 901 Eastern Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Call 1-800-652-7082
for further information.
June 17, 2002: HERITAGE CAMP SET-UP DAY
Monday: Day for volunteers to prepare for camp.
Location: Northern Trails Middle School, 3775 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids.
June 18-21, 2002: HERITAGE CAMP
Tuesday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Registration information will be mailed to members and will also be available on this site. Please check back soon
for more information.
Location: Northern Trails Middle School, 3775 Leonard NE, Grand Rapids.
July 8, 2002: F.F.I.C. BOARD MEETING
7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Wall for directions.
July 13, 2002: WEST MICHIGAN WHITECAPS
BASEBALL GAME
Saturday, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Fifth Third Park, Comstock Park, MI
September 9, 2002: BOARD MEETING
Monday, 7:00 p.m.
Everyone welcome to attend. Please contact Jane Wall for directions.
September 21, 2002: GIRLS AND SELF ESTEEM
WORKSHOP
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 E. Fulton SE, Grand Rapids,
Michigan.
Research indicates that there is a drop in the self-esteem of young
girls during the pre-teen years. What can be done to influence a girl's self-esteem, academic goals, sense of vision
and personal power? This workshop is presented by Susan McFarland from Life Enrichment Seminars and is based on 20 years
of experience facilitating support groups for women and teenage girls. Continental breakfast and free babysitting will
be provided. We ask that there not be babes in arms or children present during the workshop. There is no charge
for this event, but you must pre-register by September 13. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Laurie Dermody.
*September 28, 2002: UNDERSTANDING ADOPTION
OVER A LIFETIME
Saturday, 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Rapids First Assembly of God
The Greater Grand Rapids Chinese Culture Group will be presenting this
workshop. Learn what you can do as an adoptive parent to: strengthen your family by understanding the seven core
adoption issues, address your child's adoption thoughts and feelings, use your role in the adoption triad, and understand
adoption stages by ages. The workshop will be presented by Doris A. Landry, M.S.L.L.P, Child and Family Psychotherapist
and sponsored by Leah Brouwers, M.S., M.F.T. of The Therapy Clinic. Log onto www.michigancoalition.com in August for details about registration.
*October 12, 2002: KALAMAZOO RUSSIAN FESTIVAL
Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Texas Township Campus,
6767 West "O" Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan
For further information, click here.
*November 2, 2002: ADOPTION CONFERENCE
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
This is an excellent conference, and includes sessions related to domestic and international adoption. For more information,
call the Adoptive Family Support Network at (616)458-7945.
Location: Calvin College
December 14, 2002: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
10:00 a.m. to Noon
Join us for a fun morning of Christmas crafts, a piņata, snacks, and a visit from Santa to pass out gifts to the children! There
is no charge for this event and families interested in FFIC who are not members are very welcome. Please bring a small
wrapped gift for each of your children, which Santa will pass out individually.
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 2700 East Fulton SE, Grand Rapids (1/2 mile west of East Beltline).
