Swag, swag, swag!!

Exciting news — we've got swag!! This spring, both the Taiwanese American Cultural Festival and TAP-SF are releasing one new swag item, respectively:

1. "Boba bears" tote bag 
   • Carry your belongings in style with this charming tote bag featuring two adorable Taiwan bears enjoying a good time with a delicious boba drink. This tote bag is both durable and practical for everyday use. Perfect for running errands, going to the beach, or as a gift for someone in your life!
2. "TW" baseball cap 
   • Inspired by the classic “SF” Giants design, this cap features a sleek and modern twist with its unique “TW” logo. Made from high-quality materials, this cap is not only fashionable but also comfortable to wear. It has a small embroidered “TAP-SF” text on the back.

Board Games at Game Kastle

When: Sunday, April 16 from 2:30PM - 5PM
Where: Game Kastle (1350 Coleman Ave, Santa Clara)

Our ever-popular board games event is back for it’s April edition! Join us at Game Kastle, the ultimate fortress of fun, for an epic day of board games and castle-themed shenanigans.

We’ll be hosting a board game extravaganza, with all sorts of games to suit all levels of experience: e.g. Camel Up, Monopoly Deal, and Just Desserts. Plus, we’ll have plenty of snacks and refreshments to keep you fueled for your quest for victory.

Trash Pickup at Temple

When: Sunday, April 30 from 1-3PM
Where: Happi House (3015 Mckee Road, San Jose)

Join us for a fun-filled day of cleaning up the neighborhood and making the world a better place, one piece of trash at a time. On April 30, we'll be gathering at Pao Hua temple for a trash pickup extravaganza. Don't worry if you've never done it before - we'll provide all the gloves, bags, and trash grabbers you need to get started.

This trash pickup will be slightly different from other events in that we're making it a photo opportunity contest! Snap a picture of the most unusual piece of trash you find, the most recyclable materials collected, or the most enthusiastic team, and we'll collect a fun little album of what we found. (The best finds might even get some sweet treats!)

30th Taiwanese American Cultural Festival

When: Saturday, May 13 from 10AM - 4PM
Where: San Francisco's Union Square

Don't forget! TAP-SF is returning to Union Square on May 13 to host the 30th annual Taiwanese American Cultural Festival. With a day of exciting performances, mouth-watering Taiwanese delicacies, and a lineup of local vendors selling everything from plants to crafts, it'll be a day you don't want to miss.

Stay tuned for our agenda and more details on the vendors, activities, and performances you can expect on the day-of throughout the rest of this month!

Taiwanese Heritage Day at Oakland A's

When: Saturday, May 27 at 1PM
Where: Oakland Coliseum

Watch the Oakland A's battle the Houston Astros at the first ever Taiwanese Heritage Day, presented by EVA Air! TAP-SF has reserved a block of tickets for the game. Ticket price (15% off) includes a commemorative Taiwanese blue magpie hat.

Join the TAP-SF Mentorship Pilot Program!

TAP-SF is excited to pilot a mentorship program! This short-term program is open to those working in or interested in any field, of any age, and in any stage of their career.

We are looking for Mentors, Mentees, and Mentoes (people who would like to connect with peers/other Mentoes). All participants are asked to commit to a minimum of 3 months of communicating with their counterpart, with at least one live conversation (video call, phone call, or in-person meeting) occurring each month. Additional and other communications (emails, texts) can be agreed upon individually.

Please note that we will do our best to match people with similar professional interests and goals, but a partnership is not guaranteed. Depending on level of interest, we may offer a group event or workshop in the future - for now, this will be a small-scale pilot project, and its success will depend entirely on the participants! We hope you will join this opportunity to form a connection with someone in the TAP-SF community.

Please fill out our interest form below by May 1.

CDBA Dragon Boat Race

Oars at the ready! TAP-SF is participating in the California Dragon Boat Association's annual sprints/race challenge on August 12, 2023 in Foster City and we need a team of 20 rowers (10 men, 10 women). The registration fee will be $75 and include our team t-shirt, two practices, and two races (a qualifier round and a final round).

Pay via Zeffy to hold your spot, and we will follow up with the registration link and waiver. We will also have a waitlist if we have more interest than spots available, and your payment will be refunded if you are not removed from the waitlist. The two required practices will be at Lake Merced in SF and we will reach out to find dates (likely weekends) that work for everyone.