‘Khan storm’ hits China
When high school student Chen Feng found herself stumped by a geometry lesson in class, she didn’t ask her teacher or classmate for help. Instead, she went straight home to search for an online video provided by the Khan Academy.
February 3, 2012 Filed under Community
Roundabout hosts charity book sale
Sunlight streamed through the windows of Beijing Rego British School’s cafe last Saturday as volunteers in red aprons shuffled about, sorting books and helping visitors find what they want.
January 20, 2012 Filed under Community
Dog trainer offers free advice
Every Saturday for the past two months, Dennis Schenk, a professional dog trainer, has been holding free dog training sessions in Shunyi District.
January 13, 2012 Filed under Community
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The Familier has organized two days of family-oriented Spring Festival activities. On Sunday, both Familier centers will be hosting fun, traditional Spring Festival crafts and activities, such as paper cutting, tang-hulu, or candied hawthorn, making and porcelain painting.
January 13, 2012 Filed under Community
Project gathers Americans in China
Americans in China now have another way of buddying up with fellow citizens: a new online community called Project Pengyou is calling for new members.
January 6, 2012 Filed under Community
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It’s never too early to start preparations for taking pets overseas. Come join experts from the International Center for Veterinary Services as we share step-by-step instructions on the exit process and vaccination requirements for leaving the country or moving to other Chinese cities with your pets.
January 6, 2012 Filed under Community
Newest round of Beijing Playhouse auditions to start
Auditions will soon begin for Beijing Playhouse’s newest play, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, which will be performed in May.
December 30, 2011 Filed under Community
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A well-trained dog can be the difference between having a good pet experience and nightmare. Every Saturday afternoon, Doctors Beck & Stone, a veterinary clinic, in collaboration with Dennis Schenk, a certified canine behaviorist consultant, gives free dog training advice.
December 30, 2011 Filed under Community
Roundabout book fair to warm orphanages
Roundabout, a charity distribution store, and Beijing Rego British School will host a book fair on January 14 in Shunyi to raise money for buying coal in orphanages.
December 23, 2011 Filed under Community
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Every first and third Thursday of the month, Library 98 will host its Open Mic night. The activity is an open-mic event for anyone with something to say, whether in the form of improv and comedy, stand-up or cross-talk.
December 23, 2011 Filed under Community
