There is a LOT going on in the Shunyi area these days, so mark your calendars and don’t miss a single event! Listed by date order:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 and FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
- Gallery Katart, the wonderful brick artwork created by Kata Ruohtula, will have a final art exhibition and sale (her family moves back to Finland in about a month). Her work was featured in an earlier blog posting here. Come see her fabulous “Everyday China” photography on canvas and bricks from 10am-6pm on Thursday and 10am-10pm on Friday at her home, Yosemite Villas, C section, 2038. Contact her directly at 186 1842 6003 or 8041 7230.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 and SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
- Roundabout Charity Book Fair: With school back is session, it’s the perfect time to start up the book fair season once again. Held at The British School of Beijing in Shunyi, the book fair will run from 10am-3pm. Through October 8 you can come to the school during school hours (Mon-Fri, 9:30am-3:30pm) as the sale will continue. Paperbacks begin at RMB 10, hardbacks from RMB 20, and children’s books from RMB 1!!! Book donations are accepted ALL the time as the book fair is restocked daily. This book fair will benefit three specific children from the NGO Children’s Hope, but to do so will require raising RMB 165,000 (the most any book fair has raised to date is RMB 150,000). From an 11-month old baby boy with a congenital heart disease, to a two-year-old girl with retinoblastoma, to three-year-old girl who has suffered from severe skin burns on her body – funding from the book fairs can HELP these children get the treatment they desperately need.
- Radiance will host its FINAL fall bazaar at the current location, as they will move at the end of the month. So! Come out both Saturday AND Sunday (September 9) from 11am-4pm, check out the great sales within the store and visit the many fantastic vendors (40 of them!) who will have their goods for sale. For directions, please call 8049 6400. If you are interested in having space for that day, e-mail radiancebazaar@yahoo.com.cn. No word on a new location for Radiance yet, but it will be missed in our neighborhood.
- Beijing United Family Hospitals is proud to sponsor the NFL Experience (NFLX) in Beijing, a festival bringing together fans of the NFL and the sport of football (read more about this exciting event later today on the blog posts). As a part of this great day at WAB, Dr. Randy Jernejcic (BJU Chief Medical Officer) will give a health talk about keeping your family safe and healthy in Beijing. Also an Emergency Physician, Dr. Jernejcic will also discuss the importance of an emergency plan as well as other health tips (3-4pm). Come out and enjoy a great NFL day!
COMING SOON…
- Roundabout is gearing up for the official opening of its new store with a community party! Don’t miss it on Saturday, September 15 from 1-5pm (call 137 1877 7761 for directions). Meet over 20 local charities, find out about volunteering, get a tour of the new facility, and enjoy music, face painting, a bouncy castle and more – fun for the whole family! Entry to the event? Just bring some food and drinks to share, and come to have a great time!
- Chen Hao and Tai Tai will host a “Farewell Summer, Hello Fall” Bazaar on Thursday, September 20 from 10am-5pm. Come for great discounts on all of Chen Hao’s furniture, and enjoy discounts on Tai Tai merchandise as well. Vendors will be in attendance as well, with all table fees supporting Roundabout.
