Taiwanese American Professionals - Orange County Chapter

08/08 TACL-OC Scholarship Ceremony & Reception
2021-08-08 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | TECO (Santa Ana), 2901 W. MacArthur Blvd. #115, Santa Ana, CA, 92704
It is with great pleasure to invite members to attend our 2021 Scholarship Awards Ceremony of the Taiwanese American Citizens League – Orange County (TACL-OC).
The TACL-OC Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting youth in Irvine who desire to pursue higher education and give back to the community. To inspire and encourage the next generation of leaders in our community, scholarships for Irvine Unified School District high school seniors will be awarded at the Scholarship Awards Ceremony in recognition of their academic achievements, leadership, and community service.
The ceremony will be held:
Sunday, August 8, 2021, 2:00-3:30 PM
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Orange County (TECO-OC)
2901 W. MacArthur Blvd., #115
Santa Ana, CA 92704
(714) 754-9999
During the ceremony, Dr. Steven Choi (California State Assembly Member and former Mayor of the City of Irvine), Deborah Chuang Servino (Orange County Superior Court Judge), and Peggy Huang (Mayor of the City of Yorba Linda) will deliver speeches with words of encouragement to the award recipients.
Limited spots available for the public to attend. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. There is no cost to attend this event but RSVPs are required.
To RSVP: https://forms.gle/TqtP5spfAEv5qUYF9

07/24 BEACHELLA 2021
2021-07-24 16:30 - 21:00 | Bolsa Chica Beach, Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA, 92648, United States
**REGISTRATION REQUIRED**
https://tapla.org/event-4320206
Get ready for Beachella 2021 with TAP-OC and TAP-LA!
We are so excited to bring back Beachella this summer and Sea everybody again! If you’re tired of staying at home, come out of your Shell and meet Otter members from the OC and LA chapters. If you miss out, you will definitely experience Foam-o. Enjoy beach games, music, food, drinks, a beautiful sunset, and s’More s’mores than your heart can ever desire!
P.S. If you’re a Crabby person, leave that beachy attitude behind!
NOTE: Attendees must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before the event with proof of vaccination, or show a negative result for a PCR COVID test within 72 hours or rapid test within 24 hours. Proof of vaccination or negative COVID test result will be required at check-in.
Price:
$15 Early Bird (through June 30th)
$20 Regular (through July 16th)
Please register and buy tickets in advance to sWave time! All Sails are final.
https://tapla.org/event-4320206
Beach parking: $20/vehicle. Cash or Credit/Debit cards. Your purchased parking gets you in and out of the park and into any other State Park on the same day until closing as long as parking is still available. — we highly recommend carPooling!
Bring chairs, beach towels, and sunscreen!
If you have any questions or have additional pun recommendations, please send an email to: john.shen@tap-la.org or esther.lee@tap-oc.org.

Board Applications for 2021-2022
2021-07-18 - 2021-09-01 | CA
Board and Committee Applications now OPEN ? !!
We’re more than excited to enter our 5th year of TAP-OC as we continue to not only grow our community, but also to enrich our board & committee members with personal and professional development opportunities.
What does it mean to be part of the board and committee? To us, it means…
– Being part of a greater cause and making a bigger impact that’s more than just ourselves.
– Developing leadership skills and expanding into areas of expertise outside of your day job.
– Participating in team building activities and individual growth opportunities.
– Bonding with a close-knit of awesome, motivated people as One Tappy Family!
To apply, please complete this form: TAP-OC Board & Committee Application
For questions or comments about this process, please contact us at info@tap-oc.org.
Thank you!
Sincerely yours,
TAP-OC Board ?

06/26 Personal Finance 101
2021-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Can Money really buy happiness?
Planning for retirement, future college education, personal investments and more can be confusing. Throw in debt from student loans, mortgage loans, or maybe even bankruptcy can make this process even worse!
From Roth IRAs and post-401ks to setting up a 529 plan, it’s easy to get lost in the details.
TAP-OC and TAP-LA will share how to get started in planning your financial future!
Ben Ling, Wealth Management Advisor, will help guide you with tips on personal finance, items to consider depending on different scenarios, and address any questions you might have in mind!
Please register and send any specific questions you have in mind to discuss during our Q&A session!
https://tinyurl.com/TAPMONEYHAPPY
If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC/ TAP-LA, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org / info@tap-la.org.
About TAP-OC
We have (online) events almost every week! Join our weekly events and tell your friends! To stay tuned, follow us on Instagram and Facebook “Taiwanese American Professionals – Orange County – TAP OC” for upcoming activities.
About TAP-LA
Events can be found on Facebook “Taiwanese American Professionals – Los Angeles” for upcoming activities.

06/05 Food Bank: Pack-a-Box
2021-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | OC Food Bank, 11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, CA, 92841
It’s been a bit longer than an year into pandemic. Unfortunately millions of our neighbors are still facing hunger, let alone thinking about which restaurants to check out once everything reopens. Food banks across the country have been doing their best to make sure our neighbors impacted by the crisis have the food they need. Come join this Pack-A-Box program on 5th June to help our community OC Food bank is dedicated to send all the food box to over 70 sites that will be serving 25,500 low-income seniors every month. Let’s roll up our sleeves and be part of that
● Date: 5th June, Saturday, 2021
● Time: 11am – 1pm
● Location: 11870 Monarch Street Garden Grove, CA 92841
● Parking: Address will take you to the back of warehouse and parking is plenty.
● Safety guideline: Glove, mask, and hand sanitizer are available.
● Note: You will be working in a high energy and fast-paced environment in this warehouse for two hours. No closed-toed shoes. No sandals. Please dress accordingly in comfortable cloths and shoes!
● To sign up: **IMPORTANT**
Due to safety measures, OC Food Bank requires all the volunteers to register INDIVIDUALLY. So besides our TAPOC sign up form, we also need you to register separately through their website. (It’s REALLY quick!!)
TAP-OC sign up link: https://forms.gle/7WBu85bX4jGhHze29
OC Food Bank sign up link: https://capoc.volunteerhub.com/

05/18 Roadmap to a Successful Business Plan
2021-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
Thinking about starting your own business? Then this is the webinar for you! During this webinar, we will discuss key elements to writing a successful business plan including:
• What is a Business Plan?
• What can it tell me about the prospect of my business idea?
• Why is it important?
• How do I get started?
• When will I ever use this?
Sign up here to receive the Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/ocbizplanroadmap
This webinar is presented to you by the CSUF Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with Taiwanese American Professionals – Orange County (TAP-OC) and Orange County Chinese American Chamber of Commerce (OCCACC).
If you have any questions, please reach out to info@tap-oc.org for more information.Business Plan Event 2021

05/11 Lotus Flower Workshop
2021-05-11 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
In collaboration with AWBW, a multitude of AAPI nonprofit organizations such as PFLAG API, TAP-LA, TAP-OC, Ascend OC, ACEL, APCF, ACENEXGEN, APEX,and SCAPE are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with “A Window Between Worlds” session in order to incorporate mental health awareness to deal with the social media calamity of anti-asian hate and violence.
This session will provide a safe space to share our voice, experience, concerns and approaches to soothe and decompress our thoughts. We invite you to join us as we come together and stand in solidarity as a community.
To Register for this event:
https://tinyurl.com/AsianHeritageMonth21
For Voluntary donation to AWBW https://awbw.org/?form=one-time-gift

About AWBW:
A Window Between Worlds (AWBW) builds capacity at partnering organizations through training their staff to facilitate our trauma-informed art workshops, as well as continuing to support them as they implement the Windows Program with those who have experienced various forms of trauma. Through this unique model, we have developed a nationwide network of 450+ active Windows Facilitators, allowing us to reach tens of thousands of survivors each year.
If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org.

05/08 Nature Therapy Hike
2021-05-08 09:00 - 13:00 | CA
Sign up now to reserve your spot! https://forms.gle/FHiLPFoqiTzRaAat6
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, TAP-OC will be providing an opportunity to decompress from the pressures of the pandemic and reconnect with the Great Outdoors with fellow TAP members at our Nature Therapy Hike! We will be hiking Roller Coaster Loop to Patriot Hill (https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/roller-coaster), a 4.7-mile trail with a 787 feet elevation gain near San Clemente/San Juan Capistrano that features flowers, wildlife, ocean views, and a patriotic photo op! This hike is considered moderate and has no shade, so please plan accordingly. Well behaved dogs are welcome!

Roller Coaster Ridge Trailhead
Intersection of Camino de Los Mares & Portico Del Norte
San Clemente, CA 92673
There is free street parking on Portico del Norte. We will meet in front of the gate at the end of Camino de Los Mares.

After the hike, join us for a picnic and ocean views at nearby Pines Park!
34941 Camino Capistrano
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
You can bring your own lunch or pick up food from a local spot.

Please RSVP online prior to participating in the hike:
https://forms.gle/FHiLPFoqiTzRaAat6
Please Note: Registration will be capped to 15 participants. We may split attendees into smaller groups in order to allow for social distancing. Sign up now to reserve your spot!

What to Wear/Bring:
Hiking Clothes and Shoes
Mask
Hat
Sunscreen
Water
Hand Sanitizer
Snacks/Lunch
Picnic Blanket/Chair
Dog Hiking Items – Water, Poop Bags, Treats

If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org.

About TAP-OC
We have (online) events almost every week! Join our weekly events and tell your friends! To stay tuned, follow us on Instagram and Facebook “Taiwanese American Professionals – Orange County – TAP OC” for upcoming activities.

04/24 Earth Day Beach Cleanup
2021-04-24 14:00 - 15:30 | CA
YAY it really feels a lot like summer now As people start coming out to enjoy beach day, we are inviting you to our Earth Day Beach Cleanup event to help maintain our environment/community that we call home!
– Location: 21291 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92648 (meetup point will be at this Jack’s bike rental and we go from there)
– Time: 24th April , 2 PM – 330 PM
– Parking: Always plenty of meter street parking close by, but given it’s Saturday you might want to get here 10 mins earlier.
– Supply: We will have hand sanitizer, gloves, trash bags ready…with that said, just show up There is also beach foot washing station
** Wear whatever shoes you feel comfortable walking around the beach, and don’t forget sunscreen **
Sign up at :
https://forms.gle/EnwzbZjtAnZ6XW349

04/09 Gan Bei 乾杯 TAPpy Hour
2021-04-09 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Join TAP-OC in our first TAP-py hour of 2021! Come prepared with your BEST Taiwanese *inspired* drink (alcoholic OR non-alcoholic) and show it off.
Participants will then vote and the winner will be named TAP-OC’s Cocktail of 2021!

Make sure you sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScI7…/viewform

Mentorship Program 2021
2021-04-02 00:00 - 2021-04-30 23:30 | CA
Are you an experienced professional who has the ability to help a young professional? Or are you a young professional who can use some guidance in your career? Taiwanese American Professionals Orange County (TAP-OC) is here to connect people through our mentorship program.
The program is a 3-month commitment from June to August with two phone calls or Zoom sessions per month to monitor mentorship progress.
>> More info available at www.tap-oc.org/mentorship
>> To participate as a mentor or a mentee, sign up by April 30th at https://tinyurl.com/tapocmentorship2021
**The mentorship program is open to all ethnicities and backgrounds. Mentors and mentees are not required to be Taiwanese or speak Mandarin.
Please contact steve.huang@tap-oc.org for more info.

03/27 How to Invest in Your First Home
2021-03-27 11:30 - 13:00 | CA
What do I need to get a home in LA or OC? How much down payment should I prepare? How about loans and brokerage fees? What does all of this mean?
Don’t fret, because TAP-OC and TAP-LA will share how to get started in investing in your first home!
We will have three real estate professionals share their experience and tips on home buying, things to look for during in-home inspections, and answer any questions you may have in mind.
Please register and send any specific questions you have for our Q&A session, and let’s get our house hunting going!
Register to attend: www.tinyurl.com/taphomebuyseries
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Questions about the event or want more info about TAP-OC or LA?
Message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org and info@tap-la.org.
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03/21 Self Defense Workshop
2021-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
We have all been devastated by recent news of the violent attacks on Asian Americans in our communities. TAP-OC wants to help! Come join us as we learn different tips and techniques to keep ourselves safe at our Self Defense Workshop. This event is virtual and free, so everybody (parents and grandparents included) is invited to join!
This workshop will cover:
*Basics of Self Defense
*Demos of Krav Maga Techniques
*Tips for Staying Aware of Your Surroundings and Protecting Oneself in Public
*Q&A Session
…and more!
Please register via the Google Form below to receive the meeting link:
https://forms.gle/j5UcVopdWDym1X1s5
All attendees must also complete the KMOC Waiver Form online. Please write “TAP-OC 3/21 Workshop” for the “How did you hear about us?” question.
https://www.digisigner.com/online/showTemplate…
About the Instructor:
YURI BOIARSKY is a Krav Maga instructor with 36 years of experience teaching and training in the United States and overseas. He has been teaching with Krav Maga of Orange County (KMOC) since 2001 and co-founded the Krav Maga Martial Arts and Training Center in Mission Viejo in 2009. Yuri holds a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Krav Maga and received his black belt from Imi Lichtenfeld, the founder of the Krav Maga self-defense system, himself! Yuri has provided training to Israeli security forces protecting embassies and consulates as well as local law enforcement agencies in the U.S. In addition to Krav Maga, he has practiced Aikido, Boxing, kickboxing, and Thai boxing. He is also a certified Advanced Civilian Law Enforcement Instructor.
We hope you will feel empowered after this workshop and share your learnings with family and loved ones to help keep them out of harm’s way. Stay safe out there!
If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org.

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03/02 I Don't Have Time For This! - Time Management
2021-03-02 19:30 - 20:30 | CA
Have you set goals this past New Years’ that you haven’t had a chance to work on, just yet? Do you feel like you have too much on your plate and there’s no time in the day left for yourself and self-development?
This is the workshop for you!
ABOUT THIS EVENT:
You won’t be watching an hour-long slide about Pomodoro techniques or the Eisenhower matrix.
You’ll be getting right to business in this interactive workshop, in your own break-out group, to work out how to find time in your schedule and building your own steps on all the goals you’ve put on the back-burner so far!
To help facilitate discussion, this workshop will be limited to 12 attendees. Make sure to sign-up now!
WHAT TO PREPARE:
– An open mind and a good attitude
– Goal(s) you want to achieve this year
– An idea of your current weekly schedule
Additional details and event itinerary will be sent out closer to this virtual event!
Look out for an email with a Zoom link event invite!
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org.
About TAP-OC
We have (online) events almost every week! Join our weekly events and tell your friends! To stay tuned, follow us on Instagram and Facebook “Taiwanese American Professionals – Orange County – TAP OC” for upcoming activities.

02/24 LNY Lantern Craft Night
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Hey TAPpy Fam!
Let’s ring in the year of the Ox with handcrafted lanterns with your favorite designs/stencils.
For Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival, this year we’re going to host a Lantern Craft Night. Join us to either hang out or participate in creating your own themed lantern to add to your home décor .
If you want to participate, you’ll need the following materials:
– Washi Tape
– Wax Paper
– White Acrylic Paint
– Paint Brush
– Ruler
– Scissor
– Flameless Candle
Please fill out the following like if you’d like to join. Lantern craft kits are also available for purchase for $8 for a single lantern or $14 for a double lantern. With a local pickup or $8 US shipping option prepared. Payments can be made via Zelle or Venmo
https://forms.gle/EKrb7udXCZQwHGfH8
We will email a zoom link prior to the event to anyone who signs up, feel free to swing by if you just want to hang out!

01/22 Minute to Win It Virtual Tournament
2021-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | CA
Happy New Year, TAPpy Fam! Get a jump start to your fitness and social New Year resolutions with fellow TAP members in our first ever Minute to Win In Virtual Tournament!
Brought to you by TAP-OC’s Health & Wellness and Social Programs, this tournament will give contestants the opportunity to compete on teams in a series of fun and active games that last for one minute each. Inspired by the popular TV show, each Minute to Win It game is a bit ridiculous by design, uses common household items, and can be played by anyone regardless of skill. The team at the end with the most points takes home bragging rights and some sweet swag!
Contestants will be randomly assigned into teams of 4-5 members at the beginning of the tournament. For the majority of the games, one person from each team will be selected to compete with the selected contestants from the other teams, while a few games will require total team participation. Activities may include some fitness components.
Items Needed to Participate:
• 1 apple
• 1 cup of uncooked rice
• A pair of chopsticks
• A medium sized bowl
• A small cracker or cookie, such as an Oreo or Ritz cracker (~1.8 inches in diameter)
• A baseball cap
• A fork or spoon
• 25 coins of the same size
Please sign up by Sunday, January 17th, via the Google Form below to enter the tournament!
https://forms.gle/37TrW86EskEH7N2q8
After registration closes, participants will be emailed a final list of common household items to have ready during the tournament. All participants must also be willing to show their video during the virtual tournament. How else will we know you’re not cheating??
Sign up soon to secure your spot! May the best team win!
If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org.
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01/16 AND 01/19 Pet Food Pantry Drive
2021-01-16 11:00 - 2021-01-19 19:00 | CA
!!! Two Drop-off Times !!!

Happy New Year Everyone! While a lot of people have fostered/adopted a fur-iend because of Covid, many out there have struggled to keep theirs with them due to losses of job caused by Covid shutdown. OneOC created a program to help those impacted by COVID in keeping their beloved pets at home. TAPOC wants to contribute too and we are running a pet food pantry donation drive with OneOC this time!
Sign up at the following link: https://forms.gle/MtWWQ9JaGtioaKR99

● Item needed:
– HIGHEST NEED – Dry/wet cat & kitten food
– Wet dog food
– Wet/dry puppy food
– The All-Life Stages Pet food (Dog & Cat) is great for puppies, adult dogs, and senior dogs. The same type of All-Life Stages food is perfect for the kittens and cats.
– Rabbit food (Pellets/Timothy Hay),
– Small pocket pet food (hamsters, gerbils, mice, guinea pigs)
– Bird food (large and small)
** Any amount is encouraged. Don’t need to package it. You can just bring it in a bag or a box.

●Remote drop off :
– If you purchase anything through amazon, you can select Amazon Hub Locker at 7881 Edinger Avenue (WholeFoods at Bella Terra in Huntington Beach). Leave the pickup code & time to us through DM. Easiest way!!

●Location / time to drop off :
– 16th Jan , Saturday, 11am to 1130 am. @ComeBuy in Huntington Beach Bella Terra Plaza. (Boba run anyone? Their tea selection is good!) 7777 Edinger Ave #174, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
– 19th Jan , Tuesday, 7pm to 730 pm. @Sunright Tea Studio (still, anyone?) 3313 Hyland Ave a7, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

12/18 THANK YOU OC FIREFIGHTERS!
2020-12-18 18:00 - 22:00 | CA
Taiwanese American Professional Orange County will be creating thank you collage books to our dearest local firefighters that fought the recent Silverado Fires and now the current Bond Fires. We will be requesting from our members to submit a pdf or jpg of the colorful and decorative thank you message/card (hand drawn or digital creation are all accepted). Please upload any creative designs and we will share the final collage on the TAP-OC website!

http://tinyurl.com/tapoctyff
Please note, you will need to login with your email address to upload your thank you card due to security.

12/12-13 Now Boarding: TaiwanFest
2020-12-12 10:00 - 2020-12-13 17:00 | CA
Created by Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL), a two-day virtual festival of 11 interactive online sessions that is set out to connect the different generations of Taiwanese and Taiwanese Americans through a digital weekend escape to Taiwan.
We invite you to learn more about not only the culture and history of this community, but also explore how today’s Taiwanese Americans are making change in this world.

Session descriptions can be found on our website: www.taiwan-fest.org
Register for the interactive sessions at: https://tinyurl.com/twfest-rsvp

11/22 TAP Watch Party: Over the Moon [Virtual]
2020-11-22 17:00 - 19:00 | CA
With Teleparty (formerly Netflix Party), we will watch Netflix together from the comforts of your home! Put on some PJs, grab your dinner and drink, and join TAP-NY as we watch Over the Moon, an animated musical adventure directed by Glen Keane and co-directed by John Kahrs, from a screenplay by Audrey Wells with the collaboration of Alice Wu and Jennifer Yee McDevitt. Teleparty, the Google Chrome extension, allows us to all watch the same movie in sync and chat on the side. This will be a nationwide TAP collaboration, so you will get a chance to meet members from across chapters!
Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/tap-watch-party-over-the…
You will need to install the Google Chrome extension here and have Netflix to participate. This requires watching on Google Chrome.
*Netflix Party link to be shared with registrants prior to the event.
About Over the Moon
Over the Moon is a musical inspired by the tale of the moon goddess, Chang’e. Fueled by memories of her mother, resourceful Fei Fei builds a rocket ship to go to the moon with her pet bunny to discover Chang’e. The movie stars the voices of Cathy Ang, Phillipa Soo, Ken Jeong, John Cho, Ruthie Ann Miles, Margaret Cho, and Sandra Oh.

11/14 Essential Kit Assembly & Donation Drive
2020-11-14 11:00 - 11:30 | CA
Want to find a remote way to support our Orange County community especially during this COVID difficult time? TAP-OC is running a donation drive to collect essential items as our contribution to help Orange County United Way provide impactful support for those most in need!
● Kits/supplies needed are:
– Hygiene Kit – Essential hygiene supplies for local men, women, and children in need. These can be catered to veterans and seniors as well ( ideas: Hand sanitizer, toothbrush, mouth wash, cleaning wipe, dental floss, etc)
– Literacy Kit – Help local elementary students by supplying resources such as books, crayons, activities, pencil/sharpener, pack of construction paper, and other essentials needed for learning.
*** Hygiene items will need to be new. Literacy items don’t necessarily need to be brand new but should be somewhat in good.. functional condition so kids can have a better learning experience with them ***
● How to :
1. it’s good to have 10-12 items in one Hygiene Kit and 6-8 items in one Literacy Kit.
2. Don’t mix hygiene/literacy items in the same box.
3. Pack the kits into clear Ziploc bags.
4. If you have a few more items than your bag can fit, still bring them over and we will do our best to combine all individual items and pack them together at the end.

● Location / time to drop off :
> 11/12 – 5pm to 6pm – Look for GreenLeaf (3321 Hyland Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92626) and find us right in front of it.
> 11/14 – 11am to 1130am – Fountain Valley Mile Square Regional Park Archery Range (16801 Euclid Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92704)
**Note** if you want to drop off your supplies outside of these two-time frames, leave a message here or in the google form below and we will see if another slot should be opened up.
** If you want to drop off the kit and also have signed up for our 11/14 archery event, then our Community Service Event minion Abby can collect it from you.
● To participate:
please sign up via the Google Form
https://forms.gle/5QefUgyMx2U4vQEe7
You all “remote hero”, thank you!!

11/14 Archery & Chill
2020-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Mile Square Park, 16801 Euclid Street, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708, United States
Ready to unleash your inner Katniss and Legolas at our next Health & Wellness event? Learn how to shoot a bow from archery enthusiasts and bond with fellow attendees and Board members over a socially distanced picnic at the park!
This event is open to ALL LEVELS – no experience or equipment required. Archery will be held in two lanes (20 or 30 yards) with small groups of 2-3 people in each lane at a time.

*Please note that all shared archery equipment is set up for right-handed users and will be disinfected between each person. We also ask that attendees wear masks at all times unless eating or drinking. The event will be capped at 12 participants, so don’t wait to sign up!
Saturday, November 14, 2020
>> Check-In – 8:45 AM
>> Orientation – 9:00 AM
>> Archery & Picnic – 9:15 AM

Location:
Mile Square Regional Park Archery Range
16801 Euclid Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92704
https://goo.gl/maps/Y86x5aw4P4Be8iwG8

Parking:
Limited street parking available around the perimeter of the park. We recommend parking on Euclid Ave between Blue Allium Ave and Heil Ave for the most convenient access to the archery range. Please arrive early to allow time for parking!

What to Bring:
Your own picnic blanket or camping chair, breakfast/snacks, bow & arrows (if you own them or prefer to rent your own), sunscreen, hat
**To register for the event, please sign up via the Google Form. Thank you!**
https://forms.gle/H5rVGKkZzPvDR2zc7

If you have any questions or comments about our event or about TAP-OC, please message us directly on FB or IG. You can also e-mail us at info@tap-oc.org.

About TAP-OC
We have (online) events almost every week! Join our weekly events and tell your friends! To stay tuned, follow us on Instagram and Facebook “Taiwanese American Professionals – Orange County – TAP OC” for upcoming activities.

11/12 Essential Kit Assembly & Donation Drive
2020-11-12 17:00 - 18:00 | CA

12/11 Secret Santa Virtual Gift Exchange (Sign Up by 11/23)
2020-11-11 08:00 - 2020-11-23 23:30 | CA
Are you team “Holiday Season After Halloween” or “Holiday Season After Thanksgiving”? Regardless of when you start playing holiday music, you are invited to participate in our Secret Santa Virtual Gift Exchange!
Here are some key dates:
Monday 11/23 – last day to sign up for the gift exchange
Tuesday 11/24 – you will be assigned your secret santa via email
Wednesday 12/9 – gifts should be received by this date
Friday 12/11 – virtual gift opening! we will open our gifts together and find out who our secret santas are!
***please do not open your gift until the day of our virtual event***
Sign up through Elfster here (deadline 11/23): https://www.elfster.com/…/fc8da0b6-81cc-43a7-b765…/…
If you want to provide your secret santa with more information, please fill out this form here: https://forms.gle/GTSifEcLqL9Curii6

10/30 Spook-TAP-cular Halloween Virtual Celebration
2020-10-30 20:00 - 22:00 | CA
GAME NIGHT AND COSTUME CONTEST!

Did you hear a rumor that Halloween is cancelled? Well fear not because TAP-OC is keeping the spooky spirits alive virtually! Come join us for a night of trivia games and a costume contest!
If you would like to compete in our costume contest, please submit a photo through the sign-up form AND be ready to model your costume the day of our event.
We will have 3 categories (Scariest Costume, Most Original, and Best Last Minute Costume) and the winners will receive extra TAP-OC membership points for a chance to win a TAP-OC goodie bag at the end of the year. Please keep costumes appropriate!

Virtual event will start with the costume presentations. We will allow for virtual voting while we play a couple rounds of Murder Mystery Trivia (you will need a smartphone!) and end with announcing the costume contest winners.
Please fill out the sign up form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9J2bTHVTLLsfYrIGv-H5Wecx4KORJgeYsbghoZNcvTpBrlQ/viewform

10/10 Mid-Autumn x Double Ten Mooncake Celebration
2020-10-10 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
? Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a traditional mooncake? Or wondered how you could add your own twist on a traditional mooncake filling? Come join us for a virtual cooking demo where we’ll show how to make a traditional lotus paste mooncake and how to make a matcha mooncake!
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? Before the event ?
1. Please pre-register via the Google form below to receive the meeting link!(https://forms.gle/EtPYDsh8THQt8tNt9)
The meeting link will be sent out to those who have signed up on Google (the link will not be shared on the FB event page)
2. Prepare the following tools and ingredients to follow along:
Tools:
– Measuring Spoon/Cups
– Food Scale
– Parchment Paper or Silicon Baking Mats
– Pastry Brush
– Baking Tray
– Mooncake Molds – (e.g. https://www.amazon.com/…/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02…)
– Rolling Pin
Ingredients for Lotus Seed Mooncake:
– Golden Syrup
– Lye Water
– Neutral oil
– Cake Flour
– Lotus Seed Paste – (e.g. https://www.amazon.com/Lotus-Seed-Paste-16-oz/dp/B07YJ6Q4YH)
Ingredients for Matcha Mooncake filling:
– Matcha Powder
– Split Mung Beans
– Salt
– Sugar
– Milk
– Glutinous Rice Flour (Mochiko)
– Neutral oil
A detailed ingredient list and recipe will be shared closer to the event date
?About TAP-OC?
We have (online) events almost every week! Join our weekly events and tell your friends! To stay tuned, follow us on Instagram and Facebook “Taiwanese American Professionals – Orange County – TAP OC” for upcoming activities.

09/10 Hip Hop Workshop with JD
2020-09-10 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Get ready to bust a move at our virtual hip hop dance workshop! We will be learning a fun Beginner’s piece from JD Vera Cruz, who will be joining us live from New Mexico! No experience required.
Please pre-register via the Google form below to receive the meeting link!
https://forms.gle/MVA4QD9bYbawhWUR7
Check back soon for more information about our instructor!

08/13 A Dietitian's Guide to Healthy Eating During a Pandemic
2020-08-13 18:30 - 19:30 | CA
Whether we like it or not, many of us have started staying at home a lot more the past few months! But how do we stay healthy and get the nutrients we need to live life well during the current pandemic? Please join us as we learn some helpful tips and tricks for home cooking and healthy eating from Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Joyce Dyer!
In this informative webinar, we will cover the following topics:
*General Nutrition
*How to Navigate a Grocery Store
*How to Read a Nutrition Label
*How to Stock your Pantry, Fridge, & Freezer
*Food Safety
*Important Minerals & Vitamins
*Healthy Meals & Snack Ideas
*Tips for Ordering Out
…and more!
We will also have a Q&A section!
Please pre-register by clicking below to receive the virtual meeting link:
https://forms.gle/UobLkxMTupa4YiuZ7
About the Speaker:
Joyce Dyer is a registered dietitian nutritionist whom has coordinated with medical director physicians, nursing, and regional executive chefs to provide best care practices for her patients, as well as employees. With nearly a decade of experience in the field of food and nutrition, Joyce has been blessed to work with companies like AltaMed, Disneyland, Sodexo and Hoag Hospital. She is currently a clinical RD consultant for PostAcute/Long Term Care facilities in the Los Angeles area. As a childhood leukemia cancer survivor, she believes that a positive mindset, well balanced diet and mind is the key to a fulfilling, healthy, and joyful life.

07/28 Tabata Tuesday & Foam Roller 101
2020-07-28 18:00 - 19:00 | CA
If you’ve been missing our weekly Tuesday workouts, you’re in luck, because we’re back with a special one time engagement! Please join us for a virtual 30-min Tabata session followed by a 15-min foam rolling demo led by David Valle, DC!
Dr. David is a chiropractor at True Health & Wellness in Tustin, CA. He studied Kinesiology and has more than 10 years of personal training experience!
Not sure what Tabata is? This type of training is a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout that alternates between 20-second intervals performed at maximum effort and 10-second stages of rest. The sets are repeated eight times for efficient, quick four-minute workouts. It’s hard work, but it’ll be over before you know it!
What’s so great about foam rolling? This self-myofascial release (SMR) technique can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion! Many people find it to be an effective tool to add to your warm-up or cool-down, before and after exercise.
Don’t have a foam roller? No problem! A tennis ball or rolling pin can work in a pinch! Be sure to have a towel and water on hand as well, and get ready to burn some major calories! ????

07/26 Pizza Pies by APIs
2020-07-26 12:00 - 13:30 | CA
Grab your popcorn and get ready to watch the ultimate Asian pizza cook-off! The best part? You will be the judge! Put on those judgemental Asian glasses and vote for your favorite pizza that snatched your heart!
JUDGING
Audience will be the judges during the live poll. The poll result will determine the winner for each of the following categories:
1. Presentation
2. Creativity
3. “Would You Try This?”
Competitors can win multiple categories too! The winner of each category will receive a fun prize 🙂
COMPETITION
Want to show off your cooking skills and compete among the best home cooks? Sign up early because we have limited spots, first come first serve. If all spots are filled, we will have a waitlist. The firm deadline to sign up is July 25th.
Fill out the form today: https://forms.gle/U8pcZHvAEWtRCZ3R7
RULES & REQUIREMENT
1. Must make on your own pizza, no purchased pizza (except pre-made dough)
2. Must be Asian food inspired, include at least one Asian ingredient
3. Must finish making your pizza before 12pm, which is the start time of the event
4. Prepare a 2-minute description “selling” your pizza, why is it the best!!
5. API orgs are not responsible for any upset stomach should the pizzas come out wrong!
