Artistic Director / President’s Message What do you get when you mix Chinese and

English? You get … Chinglish! Chinglish isDavid Henry Hwang’s hilarious adult comedyabout the adventures of miscommunication,directed by Annie Lareau and coming to theNevada Theatre in Nevada City on April 7 to April30, 2016.

Chinglish was produced on Broadway andwas named Best New American Play by TIMEMagazine in 2011. It is the story of an Americanbusinessman desperate to launch a new enter-

prise in China. There are only three things standing in his way. He can'tspeak the language. He can't learn the customs. And he's falling in lovewith the one woman he absolutely can't have. Cast members include:Laurence Hughes, Kathy Hsieh, David Rosprim, Hock Tjoa, KaiLin, Xiao Juan Shu, and Rachel Wei Jung Tsai.

Here is an example ofChinglish on the left:

What they intended to say is:“Do not step on the living grass.”See other examples of Chinglishin this newsletter.

In April and May 2015, CATSproduced Hotel on the Corner ofBitter and Sweet, written byJamie Ford, adapted and directed

by Annie Lareau, to full and sold-out audiences at the Nevada Theatre.The Sacramento Area Regional Theatre Alliance (SARTA) nominatedHotel for 8 awards for excellence. It was nominated in the following cat-egories: Best Overall Production in the Drama category; Best MaleLead – Randall Nakano (Old Henry) and Kevin M Lin (Young Henry);Best Female Lead – Lyra Dominguez (Keiko); Annie Lareau (Direc-tor), Pamela Hodges (Set Designer), Jill Kelly (Costume Designer),and Tim Dugan (Lighting Designer). Hotel was a wonderful ensemblepiece and kudos to everyone who was involved both on and off stage.

Again, THANK YOU for all your wonderful support this past year.We couldn’t have done it without you! See you at Chinglish!

CATS celebrated its 8 nominations at the Elly Awards in Sacramentoon September 27 with cast and friends.

L-R Front: Virgil Wong, Kai Lin, Jeannie Wood, Lisa Moon, Lyra Dominguez, Carol MenakerL-R Back: Laurence Huges, Annie Lareau, Pam Hodges, Tim Hodges

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Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS)

Written byDavid Henry Hwang

Directed byAnnie Lareau

Lisa Moon

Chinglish is about an American businessman who is desperately looking to score a lucrative contract for his family’s firm. He travels to China only to learn how much he doesn’t understand. His translators are unreliable, his consultant may be a fraud, and he iscaptivated by XI, the beauti-ful, seemingly supportive government official who talks the talk - but what is she saying, anyway?

April 7 to April 30, 2016

Director's NotesAs a young drama student, I had the

great pleasure of seeing David HenryHwang’s Tony Award winning Drama M.Butterfly on Broadway. Since thatmoment I have been very taken by hiscraftsmanship of language and how heseamlessly weaves complex stories oflove, pain and politics on stage. Whenthe opportunity presented itself topresent his latest comedic masterpiecefor CATS fresh off the New York Theatrescene, I grabbed it. Though a challeng-ing play in its own right and attempted by

only a handful of companies around the country due to itsunique demands, I believe it was worth that challenge. Much ofthe play weaves both Manadarin Chinese and English seam-lessly and demands are high on not only the actors but thedesigners in creating mainland China, a venue for subtitleswhich relay much of the humor, and a set that takes us to manydifferent locations in a short time. But demands aside, to havethe opportunity to bring David Henry Hwang’s newest work tothe stage is a gift.

Chinglish takes us to China along with an American busi-nessman who hopes to save his checkered past and revive afailing business that specializes in building signs. We quicklyfind out this task won’t be easy. The play allows us to both laughand examine two clashing sensibilities of both love and busi-ness. Though the comedy comes from the misinterpretations oflanguage, much more is gained from insight into the values andmores that differ in the East versus the West. And, in the end,we are left with the knowledge that even the most talented oftranslators might never bridge that gap.

About Chinglish and Playwright David Henry Hwang

Chinglish is CATS’ fourth “DavidHenry Hwang” show. We produced TibetThrough the Red Box in 2005, GoldenChild in 2008, and Flower Drum Song (therevival) in 2010.

The idea for Chinglish arose fromHwang's trips to China starting in 2005,when Chinese producers consulted himabout developing Broadway-style shows inChina. That's when he saw warpedEnglish signs everywhere, such as the"Deformed Man's Toilet" sign (for handi-capped restroom) in an otherwise sparkling new cultural center.

Chinglish, which received its Broadway premiere in 2011, isabout an American businessman desperately seeking to score alucrative contract for his family's firm as he travels to China onlyto discover how much he doesn't understand. Named for theunique and often comical third language that evolves fromattempts to translate Chinese signs into English, Chinglishexplores the challenges of doing business in a culture whoselanguage — and ways of communicating — are worlds apartfrom our own.

Throughout his career, Hwang has explored the complexitiesof forging eastern and western cultures in contemporary Amer-ica. His extraordinary body of work, over the past 30 years, hasbeen marked by a deep desire to reaffirm the common humanityin all of us. He is best known as the author of M. Butterfly, whichwon the 1988 Tony, Drama Desk, John Gassner, and Outer Crit-

ics Circle Awards, and was also a finalist for the 1989 PulitzerPrize.

"Fresh, funny, energetic and unlike anything else on Broad-way, Chinglish is a thoughtful, funny and poignant piece inwhich, miraculously, nothing gets lost in translation.” –Associ-ated Press

"A witty study in modern-day miscommunication, that eruptsinto explosive laughter." —Michael Sommers, New JerseyNewsroom

David Henry Hwang's "best new work since M. Butterfly,this shrewd, timely, and razor-sharp comedy." --Chicago Tribune

Meet CATS Intern for Chinglish

My name is Kiyoshi Yonenaka (akaKiyo), and I am an eighth grader at UnionHill School. One of my responsibilities asan eighth grader is to contribute to thecommunity by volunteering my time andtalents. I was having trouble choosingsomething to do that was interesting aswell as fun, so my teacher gave me a listof non-profit organizations with whom Icould work. CATS caught my eye. I haveseen several CATS productions alreadyand enjoyed them all, so I decided to vol-

unteer for CATS as my community service project. I look forwardto spending time with this intriguing organization.

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Annie Lareau

A Note From The EditorI am excited to present to you our 21th annual newsletter

about the Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS).A method of communication is vital, and this newsletter is away to keep you informed of the ongoing activities. CATS is afast growing organization with members throughout NevadaCounty and its surrounding areas.

In this newsletter you’ll find many fascinating articlesstemming from upcoming productions, auditions, socialevents, recipes, workshops, fundraisers, community outreachprograms, articles from our Board of Directors and muchmore. We invite you to contribute articles, comments, andsuggestions.

--- Patty Lum-Ohmann

Board of Directors

Board Members:

Mail:P.O. Box 1266

Grass Valley, CA 95945-1266

Phone: (530) 273-6362Fax: (530) 273-5541

E-mail: catsweb@pacbell.netWebsite: www.catsweb.org

Secretary:Olivia Pritchett

Treasurer:Hock Tjoa

Virgil WongAllison Chan

David WongPatty Lum-Ohmann

Artistic Director/President:Lisa Moon

Executive Director:Jeannie Wood

Gift Certificates! Gift certificates for the show

Chinglishmake great gifts!

Please contact Jeannie Wood at info@catsweb.org

or call 530-265-2990 to purchase.

Thank You Caregivers of Chinese Monument

L-R: Jim Line, Miriam Morris, and Sandy Morrill

On any given day walking by the Chinese Monument onCommercial Street (at the entrance of the parking lot), onemight see Jim Line, Miriam Morris, and Sandy Morrill,weeding away and caring for this beautiful garden monu-ment, which was created in 2005 in tribute to the early Chi-nese pioneers of the Sierra Foothills. We also appreciatethe dedication of the Nevada City Department of PublicWork to this living testimonial.

Housing Needed for Actors

If you love theatre and wish to support CATS, pleaseconsider a donation of housing to our out-of-town actors.The need for housing would be during rehearsals andproduction of Chinglish (early March through end ofApril). Do you have private guest quarters, like a grannyunit, or a guesthouse, that you could make available?We prefer housing in Nevada City and Grass Valley, butwould consider Alta Sierra and Penn Valley. Just a roofover their heads; no other obligations. Please contactJeannie Wood at info@catsweb.org or 530-265-2990.In return, CATS would offer you comp tickets to the show,recognition in the playbill, a free ad if you have a busi-ness, a modest stipend, and a sincere appreciation foryour generosity! If you have a vacation rental, let’s chat!

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CATS’ popular Youth Program, theXiao Mao (Little CATS) Culture Clubenjoyed its Fourth Annual SummerCamp this past June. Held at theNevada County Fairgrounds, thisweek-long camp kept its 13 campers(ages 6-12) entertained & busy. Whilemany of the kids were returning camp-ers, we also welcomed several newkids, including 4 from San Francisco,who were spending the summer in thearea. Some of the activities includedmaking lanterns, Chinese Folk dancingwith Mags Yen-Chuang Matthews,Kuk Sool Won (courtesy of Gold

Country Kuk Sool Won), Sushi making with Laura Thorne of Way Yum Sushi, andMandarin language & calligraphy with Xin Yue Yu. Everyday, the kids worked withDrama Director, Dinah Smith (assisted by Stephanie Haggerty, Rachel Scott &Jozi Gulickson). In just five days, the kids practiced, then performed a play called“Yeh-Shen” loosely based on the Chinese folktale version of the Cinderella story. Thefinal play was a smashing success enjoyed by parents & friends form the community!Thank you to all of our families, volunteers and supporters who contribute so much tomaking this summer camp happen every year! Next year, our camp will be for kidsages 8 - 13 and will be held on the week of June 22-26, so save the date!

Xiao Mao - Little Cats - Culture Club was created in 2012 by a group of parentswho wanted to provide Asian Cultural Enrichment Programs to the children of NevadaCounty. Call us for customized enrichment programs for your school and Mandarinlesson referrals. Look for our Kid’s Craft & Dessert booth at the 2016 Nevada CityChinese New Year Festival!

1: The kids working on the play with director Dinah Smith2: Yeh-Shen, played by Olivia Samson 3: Aneka Torgrimson enjoying making sushi

4: Xiao Mao Campers:

back row (l to r): Eric Monax, Abby Garcia, Jason Lehman, Aneka Torgrimson, Jaden Ross-Glenn, Baraka Anderso

front row (l to r): Francisca Li, Olivia Samson, Ava Torgrimson, Mei Lin Heirendt,Delaney Sherr, Gabe Zele, Theo Li, Zac Zele

Youth Acting and Musical Theatre Workshop

In expanding the programs of the Xiao Mao (Little CATS) Culture Club, local performingartist, director, and coach, Dinah Smith, through a collaboration between CATS and the Min-ers Foundry, would be offering an acting and musical theatre workshop from January 5 toMarch 22, 2016, to all interested youth ages 8 to 14. The workshop would focus on Asian sto-ries and culture.

For more information and registration, visit http://xiaomaoclub.org.

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Thank you to our 2015 Mahjong sponsors:

Briar Patch Open Book Eskaton

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Scholarship WinnersCATS has presented scholarships since 1996 to graduating high

school seniors in western Nevada County, pursuing Theatre Arts incollege. See some familiar names below of those individuals whohave become great artists in our community. Congratulations!

2015: Tadja Enos $5002014: Sarah LaPlante $5002013: Leah Van Doren $5002012: Lisa Brenner $5002011: Callie Gilligan $5002010: Amanda Jaramillo $5002009: Allie Weaver $500

& Layne Austin $5002008: Trevor Wade $5002007: Emily Switzer $5002006: Carmen Brito $5002005: Hayley Kaper $5002004: Emily Surface $5002003: Julie Lipson $5002002: Sam Cody Haley-Hill $500

& Brittany Tassone $5002001: Sarah Wakida $500

& Corian Po $5002000: Crystal Finn $3001999: Alexander McGorry$3001998: BoMee Rutte $3001997: Christine Habblett $3001996: Timothy Francis $150

& Christian Barrows $150

A Note From Tadja Enos CATS 2015 Scholarshop Recipient

David Wong

Hock TjoaTreasurer

Virgil Wong

CATS Board of Directors

Lisa MoonArtistic Director & President

Olivia PritchettSecretary

Patty Lum-Ohmann

Jeannie WoodExecutive Director

Allison Chan

Mission StatementThe Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) is

dedicated to promoting cultural diversity through quality multi-cultural theater, events, and workshops. Through these ave-nues, CATS seeks to enrich the cultural climate of the SierraFoothills, Nevada County, Sacramento County, and otherregional communities in northern California with works onAsian-based themes. Its mission is artistic and educational.CATS seeks to expand the study of multiculturalism in theschools and to be a resource on Asian culture and history.CATS welcomes participation from Asians and non-Asiansalike whose interest is in ethnic theater and multicultural artsand activities.

Dear CATS:

I want to thank you so much for the CATS scholarship. The money from that scholarship helped me buy a computer for col-lege next year which I have been saving up for. I appreciate the help so much, and I am leaving for college in about two weeks. I can't wait to begin my life at UCSB as a theatre major. Please pass on my thanks to the rest of the CATS family.

Sincerely, Tadja Enos

December 20, 2015: A Japanese holiday tradition, Mochi-pounding (Mochitsuki) at the Placer Buddhist Church in Penryn,generally takes place on the last Sunday before Christmas.CATS is caravanning to Penryn to join the assembly line in mak-ing mochi for the New Year. See details on page 8.

October 18, 2015: CATS held auditions for Tony award-winningplaywright David Henry Hwang’s Chinglish, its 2016 Springproduction, at the Nevada Theatre, to be directed by Annie Lar-eau.

October 13, 2015: CATS recruited Asian actors and non-actorsfor a New York studio to “fill the town of Locke, California” for anepisode on Ghost Adventures to be aired on television in 2016.

September 27, 2015: CATS attended the Elly Awards in Sacra-mento for Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. Congratula-tions to all our nominees. (See photo on page 1)

August 8 and 15, Mahjong Workshops: Many thanks to Eska-ton Village Grass Valley for sponsoring our Beginners and Inter-mediate Workshops and to our Mahjong teachers GordonSakaue and Dave Ohmann and our many coaches. Apprecia-tion is also extended to Briar Patch Co-op and Open Book fortheir generosity in welcoming our Mahjong Practice Group to“hone their skills” at their facilities.

July 23, 2015: CATS collaborated with the Miners Foundry inpresenting The Ingenious Judge Dee, a dramatic play readingwritten and directed by Hock Tjoa, which was adapted from TheCelebrated Cases of Judge Dee, by Robert van Gulik. Wethank the many community actors who were part of this show.

July 18-19, 2015: Following the production of Hotel on the Cor-ner of Bitter and Sweet, thirty-six people embarked on an over-night bus trip to the Eastern Sierra, to Manzanar War RelocationCenter, with stops at Mono Lake and Bodie State Park. Manythanks to Ranger Rose Masters for a very thorough educa-tional tour of Manzanar and to Alysa Lynch, Chief of Interpreta-tion at Manzanar, who always makes sure our group is welltaken care of whenever we visit.

June 13, 2015: Astrid Pryor, a local Certified Financial Planner,has a hobby of creating exquisite jewelry. She taught a work-shop of “Asian-inspired Jewelry,” where the students madematching Chinese red cinnabar necklaces and earrings withgenuine onyx beads and Swarovski crystal accents.

June 7, 2015: CATS had adelightful field trip to Sacramentofor a day of Asian culinary explo-ration. We enjoyed a Dim Sumlunch of savory dumplings andsweets, followed by shopping at99 Ranch Market, an Asianfoods super store, where foodand ingredients from all overAsia could be found.

Highlights of 2015

L-R: Linda Jane Hall, Jeannie Wood, David Unruhe and Carole Kawamoto

L-R Actors: Rene Sprattling, Dinah Smith, Brett Torgrimson, Hock Tjoa, Drue Mathies, Lois Ewing, and Eric Tomb

L-R front: Allison Chan, Astrid Pryor, Sylvia Warner,L-R back: Linda Jane Hall, Colleen Morris, Jennifer Cebollero

and Patty Lum-Ohmann

Lisa Moon coaches Mahjong students

L-R Actors: Virgil Wong, Allison Chan, Kai Lin

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June 6, 2015: Four distinct designs using four techniques increating “Asian-themed Cards for all Seasons” was taught byJennifer Cebollero, owner of Creative Cards, Etc. Card mak-ing is truly a labor or love in creating those one-of-a-kind gemsfor those special people in our lives.

May 29, 2015: CATS presented a $500 scholarship to TadjaEnos, a graduating high school senior at Ghidotti Early CollegeHigh School, who would be studying the performing arts in col-lege.

April 16 to May 9, 2015:Nearly 3,500 patrons attendedHotel on the Corner of Bitterand Sweet, by Jamie Ford, anddirected by Annie Lareau, atthe Nevada Theatre. Hotel soldout 12 of 17 shows. The “Meetthe Author Night” was a specialtreat in having Jamie Ford do aQ&A and booksigning. Manythanks to the Placer JACL(Japanese-American CitizensLeague) and to David Unruhefor donations of Japanese treats(mochi and manju) from Osaka-Ya Bakery in Sacramento.

March 21, 2015: Over 60 peoplewent on the all-day field trip withCATS, the Miners Foundry Cul-tural Center, and DANK to Alc-atraz Island in the San FranciscoBay to view the exhibit, @Large: AiWeiWei on Alcatraz. The Chineseartist is internationally renowned forwork that defies the distinctionbetween art and activism. In thisexhibition of new works createdspecifically for Alcatraz, Ai responded to the Island’s layeredlegacy as a 19th-century military fortress, a notorious federalpenitentiary, a site of Native American heritage and protest, andnow one of America’s most visited national parks. Revealingnew perspectives on Alcatraz, the exhibition raised questionsabout freedom of expression and human rights that resonatedfar beyond Alcatraz.

March 8, 2015: The Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Fes-tival and Parade welcomed the Year of the Sheep at the old Chi-nese Quarter (Commercial Street) and at the Robinson Plaza.Over 500 adults and children enjoyed the mini-communityparade and entertainment on a sunny afternoon. Many thanksto our sponsors that included the Nevada City Chamber ofCommerce, City of Nevada City, Nevada City Rotary Club,

Three Forks Bakery and Brewing Company, Judi’s ofNevada City, HAALo, Photography by David Wong, XiaoMao (Little CATS) Culture Club, Briar Patch Co-op, OutsideInn, Sonic Technology, Nevada Theatre, The Old Five-MileHouse, The Stonehouse, The Union, The Lum and OhmannFamilies, Virgil Wong and Karen Freeman, and Bill Drake.Our entertainers were Lion Dancers from Eastern Ways MartialArts of Sacramento, Grass Valley Taiko, Lily Zhu, Body Bal-ance, Xiao Mao, and Michael Martino and the World Beatnix.Our Grand Marshal was Cathy Whittlesey, Executive Directorof the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce, who enjoyed a Rick-shaw ride in the parade by Richard Yue of Auburn.

Lily Emmolo

L-R front: Amy Lum, Patty LumL-R back: Max Stokols, Jennifer Cebollero, Patty Lum-Ohmann

A student from Body Balance in Grass Valley

(aka Lily Zhu)

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Mochi-pounding (Mochitsuki)Sunday, December 20, 2015

8:00 - 12:00Free

CATS is going on a field trip to the Placer Buddhist Church in Penryn, for their annual Mochitsuki (aka mochi-pounding). Al though no longer “pounding” mochi the old-fashioned way with a huge mallet, many Japanese now use “mochi-making machines” to make the dough. We will be part of the

assembly lines in making mochi, which is a culinary tradition generally consumed during the New Year. Bring your aprons. The staff will teach us about this annual cultural tradition. We will carpool to Penryn from Grass Valley. Spaces limited. You may purchase mochi at the end of our trip. Contact Jeannie Wood, info@catsweb.org or 530-265-2990 to be put on the list.__________________________________________________

Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade

Sunday, February 21, 201612:00-4:00pm:

The Nevada City Chinese Lunar New Year Festival and Parade welcomes the Year of the Monkey. Chinese New Year Festivals are rare in rural communities, and we are proud to present this fifth annual celebration. The community parade begins at 12:00 noon at the Chinese Monument on Commercial Street (the old Chinese Quarter), led by ceremonial Lion Dancers and a 72’ Chinese Dragon from Eastern Ways Martial Arts of Sacramento. The mini-parade entourage of community entries will make its way down Commercial Street and end at the Robinson Plaza where the Lion Dancers and Dragon will spearhead an afternoon of Asian culture and entertainment.

Food would be available for sale on Union Street by Pho King Good, and exhibitors will line Union Street.

Participants include a Rickshaw pulled by Richard Yue of the Auburn Joss House, Grass Valley Taiko, Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo Grass Valley, Chinese Classical Dancer Lily Zhu, Xiao Mao (Little CATS Culture Club), martial artists from Body Balance, world music by Michael Martino and World Beatnix, and more!

The Festival is seeking volunteers to help set up, strike, patrol the parade and clean up. It is also seeking sponsors. Please partner with us in bringing this cultural family-friendly celebration once again to the community. Sponsorships of $100 and above are appreciated. Please contact Jeannie Wood at info@catsweb.org or at 530-265-2990 for sponsorship and volunteer opportunities.

Asian Cards and JournalTaught by Jennifer Cebollero

Traditional OrigamiMay 7, 20161:00 - 4:00

$35.00

We will make three cards; a tea bag artistic layered design, an iris flower in a vase, and a dollar bill fish in a fish bowl. Everyone can do Origami!

An Asian inspired hand-weaved

journal with Japanese Book BindingMay 28, 201611:00 - 4:30

(with 1/2 hr. lunch)$45.00

Make a 100-page journal from Asian papers weaved together, then bind the journal with an ancient Japanese technique. This takes some time, so please bring a boxed lunch or an appetizer to share.

SAVE $$! Take both classes and receive a $15.00 discount! If you choose this option, you will have some easy homework between classes, plus you have the opportunity to choose your own colors for your journal! Also, you will not need to come to the journal class until 1pm., as you will already have a head start! Addit ional supplies may be purchased for 15% off on day of class

To register, please send $35 check (Origami cards), or $45 check (Japanese Journal), or $65 for both classes.

Send check(s) to: CATS, P.O. Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Include class name, phone, and email for confirmation.

Class venue TBA upon registration confirmation.

Questions? Contact Patty Lum-Ohmann at (530) 477-5336 or email plum01@outlook.com

Jenny Cebollero, owner of Creative Cards, etc., fell into this business of card making rather accidentally. In the late 1990s she began receiving beautifully hand-crafted cards from her good friend, Patty Lum-Ohmann, (CATS Board Member). Patty showed Jenny the basics. Her passion became a full-time business and she soon opened a paper crafts store. Unfortunately, as the economy declined, she was forced to

close her store and move the business to her home, where she still creates and teaches. Since that time, Jenny has expanded into creating memory books, journals, wall art, and more

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Cultural Enrichment 2015-2016

Asian JewelryTaught by Astrid Pyror

May 14, 2016 1:00 - 4:00

$45

Pins are back in style, so why not wear something beautiful on the lapel of your sweater or coat?

In this class we will make two Asian-inspired pins. They are vintage style with an antique bronze finish. Then we will decorate them with beautiful Swarovski crystals. Extra project if time permits.

To register, please send $45 check to CATS, P.O. Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945. Include class name, phone and email.

Class venue TBA upon registration confirmation.

Questions? Contact Patty Lum-Omann at (530) 477-5336 or email plum01@outlook.com

Astrid Pryor’s introduction to beading was around the year 2000. She was taking card-making classes at a store called Bird Nest Designs. Nancy, the owner, was also making jewelry while her students were making cards. Astrid said, "I would take a class in making that!" It was a fringy bracelet. Thus, she got herself addicted to yet another craft. Astrid has always been attracted to Asian designs, in cards, paper crafts and jewelry. She also knits and

crochets. Her work as a Certified Financial Planner and tax preparer sometimes interferes with her hobbies.

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Beginning Mahjong and Intermediate Classes Summer or Fall 2016

$20

Back by popular demand, CATS is offering a Beginning and Intermediate Mahjong class in the

summer or fall of 2016 at Eskaton Village, Grass Valley. Dates to be advised. Gordon Sakaue and

Dave Ohmann will teach the classes, with coaches at each table. Mahjong is the centuries-old tiles game, which originated in China, and is played worldwide. Classes will be posted on www.catsweb.org when schedu led. Contac t Jeannie Wood a t info@catsweb.org or 530-265-2990 to be put on the class list. CATS will be teaching the traditional Chinese or Hong Kong method. The Beginning class is recommended for those with little or no

playing experience, for those who need a refresher course, or for those who wish to learn the traditional

Chinese or Hong Kong method. The Intermediate class focuses on scoring and strategies and students must have experience playing the Chinese method beforehand. Both $20 each.

Aloha! CATS LuauAn Adventure in Paradise

Sunday, September 18, 2016, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

$55 advance $65 at the door$20 for ages 12 and under

Back by popular demand, the CATS’ Luau features an authentic Hawaiian Luau menu with traditional Hawaiian fare that includes Kalua pig (cooked onsite in an underground imu), Chicken Long Rice, Lomi Lomi Salmon, Grilled Pineapple and Veggies, Fruit Kabob, Poi, Rice, Macaroni Salad, Sushi, Hawaiian Meatballs, Chow Mein and Haupia dessert.

Entertainers are Hula Dancers from Ka Hale Hula O Pilialohaokalani O Hilo Grass Valley and music by Honolulu Blues. Thanks to sponsors Steve and Jan Roth.

Tickets available beginning April 2016 at www.catsweb.org and The Book Seller.

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Imperial China, Tibet & the Yangtze River

Beijing • Xian • Chengdu • Lhasa, Tibet • Yangtze River • Wuhan • Hong Kong; October 3–23, 2016, with Overseas Adventure Travel (OAT)

This trip of a lifetime has one room left (single or double). Please contact Jeannie W o o d a t 5 3 0 - 2 6 5 - 2 9 9 0 o r a t info@catsweb.org.

Finding Samuel Lowe – from Harlem to ChinaTo be announced

A w a r d - W i n n i n g Documentary about a family transcending race, space, and time.

Three successful black siblings from Harlem discover their heritage while searching for clues about their long-lost grandfather, Samuel Lowe. Their emotional journey spans

from Toronto to Jamaica to China, reuniting them with hundreds of Chinese relatives they never imagined existed. A powerful memoir that is a universal story of one woman’s search for her maternal grandfather and the key to her self-identity. Presented in collaboration with the Nevada Theatre Film Series, this special evening is a benefit for CATS. $10 at the door. Meet filmmaker Paula Williams Madison in a Q&A. Her book would also be available for sale. Go to www.catsweb.org for date.

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Lisa Moon was one of 10 invited to the West Coast auditions for a new baking show airing soon on a major n e t w o r k . L i s a w a s instructed to bring a sweet bake, a savory bake and a bread made with only 4 i ng red ien ts tha t t hey specified to Pasadena, CA. She made it through Round 1 - food tasted and judged

and Round 2 - on camera Q and A. The third round would have been baking in their kitchen. It was a great adventure. Avoided food disaster - the TSA agent wanted to stick his finger into my mushroom, walnut and thyme cheesecake.....NOOOOOO. DON'T TOUCH THAT CHEESECAKE!!!!!

Later that same week, Lisa and one of her staff members at her optometry practice made a trip to Santa Monica to film a testimonial/commercial for one of the products that they use. It was nice being picked up by a limousine driver at the LAX!!!!

At our 2015 Nevada County Fair, Lisa won 20 ribbons including 4 Best of Division for her baked goods.

David Wong teaches cooking classes, including dim sum classes, with Alan Tangren, formerly chef of Chez Pannise, at Tess ' Kitchen in Grass Valley.

Virgil Wong & Karen Freeman fostered three dogs, one at a time, and were able to place them all in fo rever homes . Each placement is bittersweet. Each came from kill shelters and came to us with issues, but with patience and love, they were able to become wonderful pets.

Pictured from l-r: Karen, Virgil, Austin Burgess, Rescue For Pets Sake volunteers. Mike, Pilots and Paws volunteer, from San Diego.

Patty Lum-Ohmann and h e r h u s b a n d D a v e h a v e succeeded in c ross ing a significant item off of their bucket lists. It took them 12 years to complete but they were able to watch a professional baseball game at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. Their travels also allowed them to see many of the popular tourist attractions in the United States (and Canada, too).

Jeannie Wood is the new Law Librarian at the Nevada County Superior Court. Come on by and say, “Hi!”

Olivia Pritchett & her family hiked the Grand Canyon from the North Rim to the South Rim. It was 26 miles long with 11000 ft of e l e v a t i o n c h a n g e . T h e y completed it in a span of four days.

Pictured from l-r: Jon, Ziggy, Olivia, Ava, and Anthony.

Allison Chan and Grant Weller were married on May 16, 2015, at their home in Davis.

Hock Tjoa has just published The Ninja and the Diplomat, volume 2, of the The Chinese Spymaster.* * * C O M R A D E B R O D S K Y REPORTS THAT THE PEOPLE’S R E P U B L I C W I L L AT TA C K ASEAN*** The Chinese intelligence agency received this message from a t rus ted asse t . He had j us t completed the sale of MANPADs, manually portable anti-aircraft devices, in Macau. His customer was Carlos a.k.a. Hashim. Why buy a rms f o r t he r ebe l s i n t he Phil ippines? What else lurks unseen?

What else was the CATS Board up to in 2015?

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CATS Contributors and Sponsors as of October 2014 to October 2015Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) acknowledges the generosity and financial support of the following

individuals, businesses, organizations, and foundations whose donations have helped CATS achieve its goals.

The CATS’ Meow ($3,000+):Gloriette Fong

Lion ($2,000 to $2,999):Susan & Tom Hopkins; Lowell & Diane Robertson Family Foundation

Tiger ($1,000 to $1,999):Capital Public Radio; G & G Educational Foundation; The Union; KNCO

Jaguar ($500 to $999):B&C True Value Home and Garden Center (Greg Fowler); Susie & Dave Bavo; Jane Bielefelt; Community Players Trust; Tom Cunningham; Edible Sacramento Magazine;

Larry & Barbara Friedlander; New Moon Café (Buzz Crouch & Peter Selaya); Placer Japanese-American Citizens League (JACL & David Unruhe); RW Baird (Ken Meyers) & The Lee & Dunn Group (Jonathan Lee); Beverly Riddle; Rideout Medical Associates, Inc.; SierraFoodWineArt (Jeff & Shannon Pelline);

Audrey Ohlson Smith: Melanie Sullivan; SPD Market (Dave Painter)

Panther ($250 to $499):Sheila Baker; Jerry & Beth Biagini; John & Valerie Bush with matching funds from DST Systems; Bob & Margo Casselberry; Allison Chan & Grant Weller;

Cecelia Chan; Edward & Barbara Clegg; Juli Dieter; Diane Fetterly; Wendy Hartley; Aileen James; Harry Lum; KVMR; Charles Lindquist; Jeffrey & Susan Mason; Peter Mason & Ken Getz; Dr. Lisa Moon & Dr. Jerry Chan; Northern Queen Inn; Keith & Shirley Porter; Margaret Saito; Hock & Alexis Tjoa; Carolyn & Gary Twing;

Virgil Wong & Karen Freeman; Jeannie Wood

Leopard ($100 to $249):Ben Arikawa; Viki & Jim Brake; Janice & Jake Bronson; Robert & Louise Chan; Judith Ciphers; Sharon & Tom Davisson; Anthony & Jane Diamond; Susan Dunn; Mae & Larry Ferral; Bernadette Garcia; Lance & Joan Goddard; Ross & Maiya Gralia; Linda & Paul Guffin; Custis Haynes; Madelyn Helling; Robin & Duane Hintz;

Shirley Hunziker; Sunya & Scot Hutchison; Ingrid & Warren Knox; Wing & Betty Lee; Yvette Macphee; Ann & Dick Mentzer; Patty & Dave Ohmann; Rosalie Opperman; Olivia & Jon Pritchett; Robin Reves; Wendy Rosky with matching funds from Texas Instruments; Jerry & Emi Sakai; Gretchen Serrata; Jay Shuholm; Virginia & Ewart Thresh;

Joyce Tom; Eric Tomb; Mas & Ann Tsuda; Bill Vicars; Maudie Walker; Susanna Wilson; Lily Wong & Phil Semler; Nelson & Lea Wong; Elizabeth WorthCheetah ($50 to $99):

Diane Arnell; Rosalie Baker; David & Louise Beesley; Tim Brennan; Christine Brown; Mars Burnside; Karen Cox; Hal & Barbara DeGraw; Sandra Davison & William Wilson; Glennis Dole; Richard Drace, in Honor of Lucy Becker; Desmond Gallagher; Hindi Greenberg; Nancy Johansen; Charles Kobayashi; Cary & Karen Korobkin; Betty Louie;

Martha Meredith; Deborah Morawski; Jean Poulsen; Gordon Sakaue; Ernie & Jenny Takahashi; Ken & Deborah Suzuki; Mick & Kathy Tuttle; Ginger Van Wagner; Mary J. Wamser; Randall & Maxine Yee; Carol Young

Lynx ($25 to $49):Louise Anderson; Janis Baumgarner; Frank & Karen Chizek; Bill Drake; Jeanne Duerst; Don & Fran Foster; Linda Frost; Brett Jones; Frances Jorgensen; April Grimm,

Daniel Halloran; Robert Knappman; Dennis Lai; Nell Lester; Cathy Lewis, William Lewis; Michele & Clyde Melander; Joyce Pierce; Jerome & Bernice Pressler; Joyce Regan-Goar; Debra Richard; Deren Ross; Dian Schaffhauser & Suzanne Doyle; Donna Sharp; Marilyn Shulman & Alan Trood; Virginia Thompson;

Daniel Van Alderwerelt, Angela Wade; Robin Wallace; Glenda Zanone-Burak

Tabby ($10):Elinor Anklin; Victoria Banister; Carolyn Brooks; Janice Carey; Julia Carol; Diane Cline; John Finnell; Sue Gillespie; Roberta Jan-Johnson; Beverly Kodama; Irene Kawamoto,

Barbara Kruger; Ellen Lapham; Margaret Licha; Joan McCarty; Larry Miller; Dolores Moore, Jean Moore, Shawna Oliver, Detlef Osburg; Joyce Pierce, Jan & Steve Roth; George Scarmon; Robert Slyker; Melinda Stefanotty; James Tam; Dean Uyeno; Debbie Wivholm

Our sincere appreciation to any contributors who donated after Oct. 2015. Your donations will be formally recognized in the program for “Chinglish.”

Contributors/Sponsors of Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS)

Name:______________________________________________

Company:___________________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________

Phone:_______________________________________________

E-Mail:_______________________________________________

Amount of Donation:$___________Thank you for your generosity!!!

Would you like to be actively involved with CATS?Areas of interests -

Fund DriveIn times when funding for the arts is becoming

scarce, the need for membership funding becomesmore important than ever.

We know many of you question how your dona-tion dollars are being used. Community Asian The-atre of the Sierra (CATS) uses its membership duesprimarily to support the daily administrative functionsof the organization, and supplements the expensesof its events and workshops.

We hope you will send in your donation with thisform and become a member of the CommunityAsian Theatre of the Sierra. Your donation is taxdeductible to the extent allowable by law and you willbe playing an integral part of CATS’ continuing exist-ence and growth. Thank you for supporting CATS.

A big THANK YOU to all who supported us lastyear! Directing

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P.O. Box 1266Grass Valley, CA 95945-1266

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Need To Contact Us?P.O. Box 1266, Grass Valley, CA 95945-1266

Phone: (530) 273-6362Fax: (530) 273-5541

E-mail: catsweb@pacbell.netWebsite: www.catsweb.org

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2 tablespoons cooking oil8 chicken thighs

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper

1 large onion, cut into thin slices

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 cups long-grain rice

1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk

1 3/4 cups water

1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/3 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

In a large deep frying pan or Dutch oven, heat the cooking oil over moderately high heat. Sprinkle the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Put the chicken in the pan and brown well on both sides, about 8 minutes in all. Remove. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of the fat. Reduce the heat to moderately low.

Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the coriander, cumin, rice, and the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in the coconut milk and the water. Add the chicken and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring the rice two or three times, until the rice and chicken are almost done, about 20 minutes. Stir in the zucchini, cover, and cook until done, about 7 minutes longer. Stir the lemon juice and cilantro into the rice.

Coconut Rice with Chicken and ZucchiniSubmitted by Patty Lum-Ohmann

Recipe from: “Epicurious”

Luscious is the word for this Indonesian version of chicken and rice. Coconut milk spiced with cumin and coriander cooks into the rice and sauces the whole dish.