Past Events 2023
September 2023
Hosted by: TAA-ESGV
Description:
講題 ﹕後院種植樂趣 ，蔬果圈照顧的要領邱啟宜
講題﹕如何在四季中選擇，種植﹒ 臺 灣 蔬 果
講題﹕果樹種植要領﹣施 肥，縉 殖 ，高 壓 嫁 接
講 題 ﹕有機蔬果介紹 ，最新臺灣商品水果介紹，多品種合一果樹介紹
講 題 ﹕ 庭院各類果樹﹁ ，施 肥 ，修菜管理
講 題 ﹕各種蔬果施肥要領氮 肥磷肥 鉀肥的黃金比例
2023 大洛杉磯蔬果秋收
嘉年華會
9 Sept (Sat)
1pm - 5pm
Taiwan Center of Greater Los Angeles
3001 Walnut Grove, Ave. Rosemead, CA 91770
FREE
Hosted by: SoCal TBA
Description:
今年 SoCal 年度生技研討會「生技的發現、開發與實現」—即將辦於 9/16 (六）在南加大舉行！
年會將為大家帶來更多內容，從 #生技產業、#生物資訊、#醫療器材 到最火紅的 #AI 領域都有覆蓋，除了超級多元的講者外，還有 #創業 跟 #生涯規劃 講座，不管你是研究生、博士後研究員還是在業界上班的人，都會有適合你的講題！更重要的是，過去的年會都能吸引超過一百位的參加者，來參加年會絕對可以認識更多在生技產業奮鬥的新朋友！
The 7th SoCal Taiwanese Biotech Symposium: "Discovery, Development & Delivery in Biotech" will be held on September 16th in University of Southern California!
Mark your calendar and enjoy the wide array of sessions from biotech companies, medical device, informatics and artificial intelligence! Apart from the diverse sessions we have panels about entrepreneurship and career development. Don’t miss the once-in-a-year chance to network with over 100 participants working in biotech!
Purchase tickets here: https://7thsocaltbs.eventbrite.com/
SoCal Taiwanese Biotech Symposium
16 Sept (Sat)
9am -5pm
USC Health Science Conference Center
2200 E Trojan Way Los Angeles, CA 90033
Tickets
Hosted by: TAP-LA
Description: Enjoy a fun filled evening with TAP-LA at our annual Gala on September 16th at Noor! Dress up in semi-formal attire, have some tasty hors d'oeuvres, sip on delicious drinks, and meet even more new friends at our BIGGEST event of the year (and just in time for the mid-Autumn festival too)! Grab your ticket now before it gets sold out!
Attire: Semi-formal
Purchase tickets here: https://tapla.org/event-5290759
2023 TAP-LA Annual Gala
Description: [ SD台灣同鄉會 2023 年中秋節餐會 ]
正值秋高氣爽, 賞月之季, 聖地牙哥台灣同鄉會邀請你一起慶中秋！
時間: 9/23/2023(六) | 午餐: 12:00pm ; 節目: 1:00pm
地點: 7838 Wilkerson Court SD, CA 92111 (台灣中心)
票價:會員在 9/21 日前購買 $15; 9/21 日起 $20 非會員或當日票價
(包括 便當、月餅、水) 購票請洽: TACC Office (858-560-8884)
Taiwanese American Community Center of San Diego
23 Sept (Fri)
12pm - 1pm
Taiwanese American Community Center of San Diego
7838 Wilkerson Court SD, CA 92111
Tickets
Hosted by: TACCSD
Description: Come join us for a Sunday morning hike to the Top of the World. Renowned in Orange County for its sweeping panoramic views, it's a scene you won't want to miss. Looking forward to a day of nature, connection, and well-being. See you all at the trailhead!
Post-Hike Lunch: For those interested, after soaking in the views, we'll be gathering for an optional lunch. Stay tuned for more details on this!
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Z4TBn17ftVGVx6XXA
TAP-OC Hike to the Top of the World
Hosted by: TAP-OC
August 2023
Hosted by: TAP-OC X TAP-SD
Description: We’re excited to welcome you to participate in Recess Day, a collaboration event hosted by TAP-OC & TAP-SD! Join us at Poinsettia Park for a day of fun sports and activities that we all reminisce about from our childhood, including capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, dodgeball, water balloon toss, 3-legged race and many more. Come meet new friends, enjoy the sun, and not to mention win bragging rights for your team! There will also be TAP swag that you can win!
TAP-OC X TAP-SD Recess Day
Hosted by: TAP-LA X TAP-OC
Description: Summer is here! 😎 To celebrate, TAP-LA and TAP-OC invite you to kayaking or stand up paddle boarding in Long Beach! 🚣♀️ Come experience this health & wellness and social excursion☀️
Please register and pay below by August 17th to join in on our discounted group rate!
tinyurl.com/taplaxtapocsupkayak2023
Afterwards, we will grab lunch nearby at Belmont Shore to relax after a fun morning workout!
TAP-LA X TAP-OC SUPs & Kayaking Day
July 2023
Description:
邀請全體會員 & 新朋友們一起參加TCCOC 會員交流聚會
享受簡餐、啤酒、抽獎、認識更多新朋友！
手刀報名 >>> https://reurl.cc/XExDmE
｜活動時間：7/28 Friday |17:30 - 19:30
｜活動地點：Hangar 24 in Irvine (Von Karman street)
｜活動收費：$10 member ・ $20 non-member ・ Pay at door +$10
>>> Zelle to office@tccoc.net
TCCOC 會員交流聚會
Hosted by: TCCOC
June 2023
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OCCNOC Medical Seminar
「後疫情時代—免疫及疫苗講座」
Hosted by: OCCNOC
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Do you want to meet Irvine Police Department officers? Interested in learning what does a police officer do?
Come to our event on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. Irvine Police Department Detective Victor Chang and Senior Public Safety Jordan Liu will make a presentation on working in law enforcement.
Agenda:
-1:00 pm Check-in and networking
-1:30 pm Introduction
-1:35 pm Presentation
-2:15 pm Q&A
-2:30 pm Networking
-3:00 pm End
To register for the event, please go to: https://forms.gle/YjiCsksk62nsLTUf7
TAP-OC Careers In Law Enforcement
Description: 歡迎參加「2023灣聲樂團橙縣公演活動」
時間： 6/20(Tue), 7pm (No ticket needed, doors open at 6pm)
地點：愛恩台福基督教會
Evangelical Formosan Church of Irvine
17422 Armstrong Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
協辧單位：柑縣台美商會 (TCCOC)
請參考活動Flyer
Sound From Formosa Concert
「2023灣聲樂團橙縣公演活動」
Hosted by: TCCOC, OneSong Orchestra
Hosted by: TAP-LA
Description: Join TAPLA for wholesome fun with Board Games and Boba! We have our own private space to spread out and get our game on at Macchiato coffee/tea house in Monterey Park.🧋☕️ Feel free to bring your board games to share. This will be a fun way to meet new people! 😄
🍵 There will be a one drink or food item purchase minimum to participate. Check out their menu! Https://www.gotmacchiato.com/
🧑💻 RSVP is required at: https://tapla.org/event-5312855
Registration is $5 / Free for TAPLA Members. Tickets are non-refundable.
TAP-OC TAP-LA Board Games and Boba
Hosted by: ACE NextGen (Socal)
Description: Join us at our next Entrepreneur Dinner Club at the new and improved Stowaway Tiki Bar in Tustin! This EDC will be an informal mixer with a cameo appearance by Stowaway founder Leonard Chan. So come on out and reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at our Tiki Talk and Mixer event!
Light appetizers will be included. Stay tuned for more details on drink specials and prizes (maybe for the best Hawaiian outfit?)
This event is priced "for the people!" Tickets are free for members and $10 for non-members. If you've been wanting to check us out, this event is the one! Check our member discord for the discount code.
RSVP: https://www.acenextgen.org/upco.../socal-tiki-talk-and-mixer
ACE NextGen Socal EDC Tiki Talk and Mixer
May 2023
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: The Heritage Museum of Orange County is a beautiful site in our community and let’s help keep the grounds beautiful by helping them rake and weed.
We will be gardening from 9am to 12pm. There is a pdf form from the Heritage Museum of Orange County attached below. Please fill out the form and bring it to the gardening event! We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
Registration Link:
tinyurl.com/tapoc-heritagemuseum
*Space is limited so sign up quick!
TAP-OC Heritage Museum of Orange County Gardening Volunteer
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: Come Join us and feel the need for speed at K1 Speedway in Irvine.
1 Race - $27.95
2 Race - $49.95
3 Race - $64.95
From 1PM~3PM
Sign up at link below:
https://tinyurl.com/tapoc-k1car23
TAP-OC Karting!
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: Come join us for another Tappy Hour brought to you by TAP - OC at Wursthaus in Santa Ana! Try out their gourmet sausages and snacks along with craft beers and cocktails or wines. Upon arrival, please check in and obtain a name tag in order to get happy hour pricing.
Parking on 4th Street or nearby structures. Regrettably no validation for parking, but it is only $1.50/hour. Carpool recommended and having DD’s even more so.
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/Yf5Yhsyv6MaLVePUA
TAP-OC Brats & Draughts Tappy Hour
April 2023
Hosted by: TCCOC, TJCCOC, TAP-OC
Description: 【歡迎4/1(Sat)來橙僑中心參加 泡茶品茶技藝講座】
「神閑茶-泡茶品茶技藝講座」
講師：茶道藝術家 林千皓 (Jenny)老師
流程:
1:30-2:00 check in 迎賓茶
2:00-4:30 講座（講座中間會有熱茶）
內容：
●如何品一杯茶 (茶席展示與觀摩)
●茶藝 V.S. 茶道 V.S. 茶文化
●如何正確的沖泡茶(小壺泡法)
●六大茶類
●當代茶席
●茶文化與商業
●東方茶與西方茶的不同
●茶與茶點的交響曲
主辦：加州柑縣台美商會
協辦：加州柑縣台美商會青商部
台美菁英協會橙縣分會(TAP-OC)
Unveiling the Beauty of Taiwan Tea Culture From Plantation to Cup
【泡茶品茶技藝講座】
Hosted by: ACE NextGen (Socal)
Description: Join us for a culinary adventure with Chef David Kuo, owner of Little Fatty restaurant. After discovering his passion for cooking, Kuo attended the California School of Culinary Arts and worked under acclaimed chefs like Wolfgang Puck and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Kuo's Taiwanese roots and childhood memories inspire the menu at Little Fatty, featuring renditions of Chinese classics and Taiwanese staples like Sunday Gravy and scallion pancakes. Kuo's commitment to quality ingredients ensures an authentic and unpretentious dining experience. Come savor the flavors of Little Fatty and indulge in Kuo's passion for food.
*Please note that this event is for members only
ACE NextGen Entrepreneur's Dinner Club - Taiwanese Soul Food Edition
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: It’s Earth day and to do something good for the world, we are hosting a beach cleanup at Corona Del Mar Beach. From 4pm to 6pm, we will be at CDM cleaning up trash and making our beaches even more beautiful than they are. Let’s clean up our beaches for Earth day on April 22nd!!
We will be providing a limited amount of pickers and trash bags. If you have these items, please help us out and bring them to this event. We will be meeting near the bonfire pits at the grass area next to the rocky cliff and parking will be right outside of it. After the event, we will also be having dinner together to celebrate and mingle! We look forward to seeing everyone there!!
Location pin drop:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HFsNXYi34NpvkEaP8?g_st=ic
Registration Link: tinyurl.com/tapoc-beachcleanup
Sign ups close 04/21/2023
TAP-OC Earth Day Corona Del Mar Beach Cleanup
22 April (Sat)
4pm - 6pm
Corona Del Mar State Beach
FREE
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: TAP-OC Health & Wellness invites you to experience bliss and check goat yoga off your bucket list!
Join us for a unique experience of both nature and community. The yoga will be suitable to all levels of practitioners. Afterwards, we'll gather for a short tour of the grounds which includes bath products and farm fresh produce.
Check out their website for more information: https://www.goodsandgoatsmarket.com
Register for Sunday April 30, 10:30am session directly through https://www.goodsandgoatsmarket.com/book.../baby-goat-yoga-1
Please also let us know you’re coming:
https://tinyurl.com/GoatYogawithTAPOC
TAP OC Baby Goat Yoga
30 April (Sun)
10:30am - 12p
Good and Goats Market
29458 Trabuco Creek Rd San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Tickets
March 2023
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: Help us show that someone cares at our soup kitchen event at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen in Costa Mesa! We want to be able to provide a nutritional meal to the homeless, unemployed, the working poor, the mentally challenged, the physically challenged, senior citizens, and of course, the children. Help us prep and serve a well-balanced meal to the less fortunate in our community and make an important impact. No one should go to bed hungry and that includes the less fortunate in our community!
Someone Cares soup kitchen serves over 300 guests per day and has made an amazing impact in our Orange County community. This event is free to everyone and the more people help, the better!! We are excited to see everyone there!
Last day to register: March 3rd, 2023
RSVP: tinyurl.com/tapocsc23registration
TAP OC Show Someone Cares at Someone Cares Soup Kitchen
Hosted by: NAAAP-LA, TAP-LA
Description: Women in NAAAP LA + TAP-LA invite you to celebrate Women's History Month with us!
We will hear from Asian women business owners in the creative industry and learn how they paved their own path. We will celebrate our community by participating in a Touchstone Art activity.
Member of NAAAP or TAP-LA: $20
Non-Member: $30
Tickets include admission to the panel, coffee and breakfast refreshments, touchstone art activity materials.
Registration link: rebrand.ly/WINTAPLA2023
NAAAP LA x TAP-LA Creative Women Panel
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: Are you interested in joining the public service sector? What does it take to work in the public sector?
Why not ask the Mayor of Irvine, Farrah Khan!
Come with questions about what it takes to be a Mayor of Irvine? And what other roles can be do to make an impact to our community!
Agenda:
1:35 pm to 2 pm speech by Farrah Khan
2 pm to 2:30 pm Q&A
2:30 pm to 3 pm networking
TAP-OC Careers in Public Service
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: We have rescheduled the event due to rain and mud! Join us next Sunday to make these baskets for the children!
We will be helping them create memories by making Easter baskets and filling them with goodies!! These baskets will be used for an Easter egg hunt activity at the shelters! Help us create everlasting memories for the children at these shelters by making Easter baskets! As a thank you, a small gift will be provided upon attending!
We will be making these baskets at Huntington Beach Central Library on the lower level by the food cart!
Link to tutorial for baskets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky1Ma8T3rfY
Cost of attendance: $15.00, all proceeds will be used to purchase goodies and materials for making the baskets
Last day to register: March 25, 2023
TAP-OC Easter Basket Making for Shelter Kids
26 March (Sat)
11:30am - 2:30pm
Huntington Beach Central Library
7111 Talbert Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Tickets
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: TAP-OC invites you to our March TAPpy hour at The Stand in Irvine! Come enjoy dinner and drinks, catch up with old friends and meet new friends as we welcome warmer spring weather!
Additionally, 25% of your order purchase will be donated to TAP-OC - just show the flyer when you order.
Please sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/tapocmarchtappyhour
TAP-OC March TAPpy Hour
Feb 2023
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description:
Come join TAP-OC & celebrate 2023 by singing your hearts out!
We will be at PLUSH Karaoke at Diamond Jamboree 2nd floor in Irvine from 5PM~8PM.
Cost will be $15.00 per person.
Hope you see ya there!
TAP OC 2023 Karaoke!
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: Join Tap-OC to learn how to make fortune cookies for yourself or to brighten someone’s day. During this event, you will make 10 tasty homemade fortune cookies, including the “classic” look as well as a fancy decorative option. The best part: you get to decide the fortunes!
In addition, we will be having a cloth drive during the event. Your old clothes can help job seekers find new jobs.
TAP-OC is working to collect clothing for Working Wardrobes! During the fortune cookie event, make sure to stop by to donate some quality clothing. NOTE: Make sure to select and clean your best quality clothing and put the items on hangers too. Please note: We cannot accept accessories and clothing cannot be in trash bags. Tickets are $15 per person.
TAP OC Fortune Cookie Making
Jan 2022
Hosted by: TAP-OC, TAP-LA
Description: Join TAP-LA and TAP-OC virtually on 1/19 at 6PM PST / 9PM EST! Link will be provided here on the day of to participate!
RSVP is required: https://tapla.org/event-5102704
We are so excited and honored to feature Emily Wu Truong, a LGBTQ, Two-spirit community organizer, artist and an award-winning storyteller for emotional resilience and healing. Topics she will discuss are...
How do we navigate challenging conversations with family during the holidays?
How does unpacking our family histories and understanding ourselves help make the world a better place?
How do I navigate the process of acculturation while faced with family expectations?
Come explore these questions and more in a safe and virtual space!!
TAPpy Check-In Series: Navigating Expectations in the New Year
19 Jan (Thurs)
6pm PST
Google Meet
Link TBD
RSVP
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: UPDATE: The hike is being postponed by exactly 1 week to Sunday January 22 due to forecasted rain and therefore trail closures. TAP-OC Health & Wellness invites you to join us on our first hike of the year! Come shed off some holiday pounds in Foothill Ranch at Red Rock Canyon.
Sign up Here:
https://tinyurl.com/TAPOC2023NEWYEARSHIKE
Dress code: Athletic Wear
After a two mile hike, we’ll get to see red rock canyons similar to those in Arizona. Four miles round trip. The hike is relatively straight forward, but there are small trails that can be explored. We’ll be meeting approximately 15-20 minutes before the start of the hike.
TAP-OC 2023 New Year's Resolution Hike
Hosted by: TAP-OC
Description: TAP-OC is inviting all families and friends to join us in our 2023 Lunar New Year celebration!
To welcome the Year of the Rabbit, we will be having a reunion new year’s dinner with traditional and symbolic Asian foods to celebrate as we enter another year of fortune and prosperity. Feel free to dress up in vibrant color to bring the lucky vibes for a fantastic Lunar New Year with TAP-OC! We only have limited slots available, so first come first serve! Tickets $35.
RSVP: tinyurl.com/tapoc23lny