Cleveland Asiatown Community Meeting June 13 at 5 p.m.

Join us for this important meeting and hear from the owners of Dave’s Supermarket about the possible relocation of their Payne store and potential use of their buildling after they move for the community. Your input is important! Join in the discussion on Facebook HERE

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Asian Food Safety Training & Certification 食品安全培訓課程(中英文雙語)

​​Since March 1, 2017 each risk level 3 and risk level 4 licensed food shop is required to have at least one management or supervisory employee with a level 2 certification in food protection. The Level II certification provides in-depth training for food managers and is designed for those following a career in the food […]

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OCA Greater Cleveland Chapter Partners with CIFF with film “Abacus: Small Enough To Jail”

OCA Greater Cleveland is proud to be a community partner for the film, Abacus: Small Enough To Jail for the 41st Cleveland International Film Festival.  The film will screen: Friday, March 31, 2017 at 6:10 PM Saturday, April 01, 2017 at 11:30 AM Save $2 off any CIFF41 ticket purchase with Discount Code:  OCA Online: […]

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2017 Lunar New Year – Year of the Rooster

The 2017 Lunar New Year or Spring Festival but commonly known in the U.S. as Chinese New Year takes place on Saturday, January 28, 2017.  According to the Chinese Zodiac, it is the Year of the Fire Rooster and those born in the years 1921, 1933, 1944, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017 are characteristically trustworthy, […]

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Voter Registration and Get Out The Vote (GOTV) 2016

Check and Update your Voter Registration Online at MyOhioVote.com Ohio recently purged 200,000 inactive voters from the poll books.  Check and update your voter registration online at My OhioVote.com before October 11, 2016 in order to vote in the November 8th Presidential Election. Voting Resources  AAPI Civic Engagement Network of Ohio (ACE Network) Asian and Pacific […]

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OCA Dragon Performance at the 2016 One World Day

Join OCA Greater Cleveland in the Chinese Cultural Garden  Sunday, August 28 at 11 a.m. for One World Day as we celebrate the 100 year Anniversary of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens! 11:00 a.m.  Annual Tree Planting to Honor All Teachers Sponsored by Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University 11:20 a.m. Chinese Dragon Dance by OCA […]

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Our Dreams, Our Votes

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Leadership Join OCA Greater Cleveland and Asian Pacific Islander American Vote (APIAVote) at the Republican National Convention for a non-partisan briefing on the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) electorate and a Convention kick-off reception celebrating AAPI leaders!   RSVP at apiavote.org/rnc APIAVote is hosting briefings and receptions at both […]

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Parade The Circle with OCA Cleveland Dragon Dance Team

The OCA Greater Cleveland Dragon Dance Team trained five dragon-like Centinels and led the entire  Parade The Circle on June 11, 2016.  The event had over 80,000 spectators  to help celebrate the 100th Anniversary of The Cleveland Museum of Art.   Robin Vanlear the parade director saw the OCA Dragon performance last fall and was inspired […]

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FREE Tai Chi in Cleveland’s Asiatown

OCA Greater Cleveland is partnering with both Asian Town Center and Asia Plaza to promote active living and fitness with FREE Tai Chi in Cleveland’s Asiatown neighborhood and Asian Pacific American community. Asia Plaza (E. 30th)  is offering a Summer Tai Chi Workshops every Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. beginning July […]

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OCA APA Y-Advocate Asian Pacific American Youth Leadership Training for High School Students Coming to Northeast Ohio

OCA Asian Pacific American Y-Advocate Youth Leadership Training   OCA Greater Cleveland chapter is bringing the OCA National APA Y-Advocate Youth Leadership Training to northeast Ohio with community partner Asian Services In Action, Inc.  The program is an interactive training focused on equipping our youth with skills to enhance their personal lives as well as providing […]

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the 7th Annual Cleveland Asian Festival May 21 & 22

The Cleveland Asian Festival is a grassroots festival that highlights Cleveland’s Asiatown, Asian culture, and Celebrates diversity in Northeast Ohio. Join the fun with Free Admission, Free Parking, Free tour of AsiaTown, Free Performances and demonstration on two outdoor stages, a World Marketplace of 100+ exhibitors, 22+ local restaurants, caterers, and cultural associations offering authentic […]

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食品安全认证课 Food Safety For Asian Food Owners, Operators, Managers, and Employees 餐饮服务业的业主,管理人员,员工,及顾客

食品安全认证课,  餐饮服务业的业主,管理人员,员工,及顾客 请参加我们免费的食品安全培训. 通过这3小时的培训,您将会得到俄亥俄州所要求的第1级食品安全教育. 本培训会涵盖食品安全的基本知识,并为您介绍全州其他餐馆的最新趋势.我们会提供英语和中文两种语言的培训. 请告诉我们您所使用的语言     报名 https://asianfoodsafety2016.eventbrite.com OCA Greater Cleveland is partnering with Asian Services in Action for Project RAISE (Project RAISE Reaching Asian-Americans through Innovative and Supportive Engagement) to empower our community to be healthier through regular physical activities like Tai Chi and to make healthier choice with the foods we eat […]

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World Premiere of Good Luck Soup at CIFF40

OCA Greater Cleveland is proud to be a community partner of the Cleveland International Film Festival for the World Premiere of the film Good Luck Soup showing Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, April 2 at 5 p.m., and JUST ADDED Saturday, April 9 at 9:30 a.m. Use offer code OCA to save $2 off this […]

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Join the Party! Vote in the March 15 Presidential Primary Election

Election Day is Tuesday, March 15 from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm. Take advantage of your opportunity to join the political party of your choice by casting a ballot in the Presidential Primary Election on March 15, 2016. You may choose to vote an issues-only ballot if you prefer to be considered a nonpartisan voter. […]

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2016 Chinese Lunar New Year – Year of the Monkey

The Lunar New Year or more commonly known in the U.S. as Chinese New Year Day is Monday, February 8, 2016.  According to the Chinese Zodiac, it is the Year of the Monkey.  Those born in the years 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016 are most noted for their intelligence and wit.  In many […]

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Pledge to Register and Vote

Are you a U.S. Citizen? Are you 18 or over? Are you a resident of Ohio? If so, you may be eligible to Register to Vote in Ohio. For more information, visit MyOhioVote.com or contact your local board of elections.  Register By Feb. 16th to Vote in the upcoming Primary Election on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 […]

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FREE Health Fair for Refugees and Immigrants

US Together is partnering with Baldwin Wallace University Public Health students and ASIA Inc. to offer a FREE health and wellness fair for refugees and immigrants next week! Thursday, November 19 from 2:30-5 p.m. Asian Town Center, 2nd Fl. 3820 Superior Avenue (Main entrance on E. 38th St.), Cleveland, Ohio ​There will be health and wellness information specifically for English […]

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Vote Tuesday, November 3, 2015 for the General Election

Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day in Ohio. Vote at the polls on Election Day or Voting Early to make your voice heard! America’s favorite Jeopardy! Champion Arthur Chu is encouraging Voters to Vote Tuesday, November 3rd!  Did you get a call from Arthur Chu? Vote In Person Polls Open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 […]

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