VIA Times – April 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

By: Robert Gard   Just over 4 months into this ordeal, and the signs of extreme stress are palpable. People around the world have taken a look at Donald Trump and decided his America is not a place they want ...

The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is seeking applications from exceptional young leaders for its Emerging Leaders (EL) Program class of 2018. Chicago’s role as a global city depends on the international engagement and commitment of successive generations of leaders. ...

April 1, 9am-12:30pm- $34-Birdwatching – In this single morning workshop for beginners, learn how to find birds, discuss equipment, what to wear, keeping track of your observations and more. April 15 or May 20, 9-10:30am- Spring Bird Walk, $10 and ...

By: Ryan Tejero   Known as the world’s largest service club organization, Lions Clubs International is estimated to have close to 1.5 million members, with more than 45,000 clubs spread through more than 200 countries. The history of this magnificent organization ...

By: Pacita Ramiro Pacis   Dear Tita Eza: Sa siyam na taon na maligayang pagsasama namin ng aking mahal na asawa ay hindi kami pinagkalooban ng Diyos ng supling, kaya seriously na ang option namin ng aking kabiyak ay through ...

By: Veronica Leighton   The most beautiful month of the year, April, gives us a most satisfying feeling of refreshing, rested, and relaxed mind and soul, because of the sprouting of greeneries and blossoming of colorful flowers, plants and trees ...

By: Lou Maningas Cabalona   I thought I heard Willy Wonka singing “Come with me- And you’ll be- In a world of pure imagination” as my mind was wrapped around miles after miles of rich chocolatey goodness in all forms ...

By: Veronica Leighton   Hasn’t it been many years back, in the early 1970’s, when as a young Mom and groping like a child for some kind of community involvement (even friendship), that I discovered the Rizal Community Center, a ...