Dear Parents, Teachers and Students,

Update: You can read an article and watch its video clip for the ceremony at here

The horrible human tragedy in China's Sichuan Province, following the 7.9 magnitude sudden earthquake this Monday afternoon, caused more than 22,069 lost their lives, estimated 14,000 are still buried, 159,000 injured and 4.8 million homeless. And the potential death toll could eventually top 50,000, this is the worst disaster of the nation in recent years.

All Austin local Chinese communities, State Senators, Representatives and AACC are sponsoring a fundraising event this Saturday to memorize victims and families in this disaster earthquake. This is a public event, all interested parties are welcome. We are asking your help and your support, we want to show the world of our good heart and willingness, and most importantly WE can help. Here is the detail venue of the event.

Event:
Giving Lights to Rebuild Hope for Victims and Families 
of the Earthquake in China 
Location: The South Steps of the State Capitol, Austin
Date Time:  This Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 7:30 PM

Please bring your flashlight and join us at the South Steps of the State Capital to shine our bright lights & good wishes in giving hope to the families suffering through this heartbreaking natural disaster. Please bring your cash donations, make check payable to Chinese Consulate General in Houston, for earthquake victims.
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Austin Chinese Earthquake Disaster Relief Committee

2008.5.16

AUSTIN长城中文学校 (AGWCS)
2008中国新年庆祝游园联欢会
Austin Great Wall Chinese School
2008 Chinese New Year Celebration Carnival

时间 (When): 2008年2月10日 (下午2:30 – 5:00)
地点 (Where): WEBB MIDDLE SCHOOL

各种 游戏，比赛，抽奖，电影，卡拉OK。。。
Games, Competition, Door Prize Drawing, Movies and Karaoke...