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Chinese New Year Lunch:  Welcoming the Year of the Earth Pig 猪, 4717  
2 February, 2018     12:30am - 2:30pm
First Saturday PDX Planning Committee


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The Chinese Lunar New Year of the Earth Pig is marked on the Solar Calendar from February  5,  2019 until January 25, 2020.  Also known as the Spring Festival, this event is celebrated for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival (a worthy viewing is available at the Lan Su Garden February 16 - 19). 
 
All 12 Chinese Zodiac signs of the lunar calendar can expect to spend a joyous year with a festive and relaxed atmosphere under the benevolence of the Pig.  Since it marks the end of a complete rotation cycle of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Earth Pig 2019 is the signal to take a well-deserved break.  It’s also an opportunity to do an analysis of previous years, in preparation to venturing more serenely into the new cycle that begins the following year, with the Year of the Metal Rat 2020.

While the Earth Pig is known for its characteristics of generosity, kindness and diligence, it is good to note that well considered actions will be rewarded much more than risk taking during the Year of the Pig 2019.  Most importantly, all good wills and motivations are renewed and strengthened.
 
​Join First Saturday PDX  and friends to celebrated the Year of the Pig over Lunar New Year meal at Szechuan Chef Restaurant.  We will have a raffle and silent auction to help us continue to offer our programs at no charge.  
$25/ person - registration deadline is Monday, January 28, 2019. 
Contact and make checks payable to Frances Li to reserve your spot!  Checks must be mailed to Frances Li prior to the registration deadline.
          Frances Li
          14270 NW Lakeshore Ct.
          Portland, OR  97229
          maihwa@yahoo.com
          503-531-8918

​Interested in donating to the silent auction and raffle?  Email Risa at risa.martyn@gmail.com.

We wish our generous speakers, wonderful volunteers, valued attendees and YOU a successful new year with Good Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity,  Happiness,  Good Health and Kindness. ​
Szechuan Chef (503-227-3136) http://szechuanchef.us/szechuan-chef.html is located in John's Landing, in the Water Tower Building on the west-side of SW Macadam Ave between SW Boundary St and SW Sweeney St. There is a parking lot on the SW Boundary St side and a parking garage on the SW Sweeney St side, for no charge.
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Xin Nian Kwai Le ​!
Our educational program series has been developed in collaboration with PSU’s Institute for Asian Studies, and is free and open to the public.​  First Saturday PDX  full season schedule and descriptions available HERE

View our regular monthly location by clicking on the address below for directions:  
Portland State University, Academic & Student Recreation Ctr (ASRC),  Room 230
1800 SW 6th Ave, Portland OR 97201
Excellent MAX and bus transportation is right by the venue; plan your Trimet trip HERE.   There is also a nearby parking structure at SW 6th and Harrison with an entrance on 6th Avenue is also available.
View PSU Parking info:  
https://www.pdx.edu/transportation/hourly-visitor-parking​​​