SAN Monthly Mingle Series (January)
Posted by Kirsty on January 24, 2015
Looking for something new?
Singapore Association of Nevada is introducing our very first mingle night.
This is an informal session for those who loves small group setting, eat, drink, chit-chatting......
No need to reserve your seat, no planning, no cooking, no fuss, just show up if you have time on.....
Saturday, January 31st
Time: 7.30 PM
Location: Island Malaysian Restaurant (the old one - 5115 Spring Mountain Road)
Cost: pay what you order
See you there!
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Chinese New Year Dinner 2015
Posted by Kirsty on January 17, 2015
Image credit
Usher in the Year of the Goat with Yushang, Satay, Kari Ayam and many more.
SAN Chinese New Year Dinner 2015
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2015
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Island Malaysia Restaurant (5115, Spring Mountain Road)
Cost per person: $20 (tax and gratuity included)
Sign up now by sending an email to Kirsty before February 14th.
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Halloween Horror House Tour
Posted by Kirsty on December 1, 2014
Enter at your own risk!!!!!!!!
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Photos for Meeting New Members (October 4, 2014)
Posted by Kirsty October 27, 2014
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Spooky Fun
Posted by Kirsty on October 12, 2014
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Meeting New Members
Posted by Kirsty on September 18, 2014
Is it time for Makan yet?
Well.... maybe we should find an excuse for that.
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I love my Country..... (National Day Event 2014)
Posted by Kirsty on August 12, 2014
I love my country.
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Zion National Park 2014
Posted by Kirsty on July 9, 2014
Remember this.....
Hey, we are going to Zion National Park again!
Date: November 7 - 9
Most of us will stay or plan to stay at Mountain Cable Lodge, if you are joining us, you might want to check out the room rates and availability now. More information regarding the trip will be posted closer to the date. For now, you can check out photos and the activities we had on our Zion National Park 2013 Trip.
Cable Mountain Lodge
147 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (436) 772-3366
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Father's Day BBQ
Posted by Kirsty on June 16, 2014
SAN members celebrated Father's Day on Sunday, June 15 with an indoor BBQ instead of a picnic at the park. Thanks to Britt and Germaine for opening up their newly renovated house to host the party.
Good food..... as usual
To all our SAN guys....
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National Day Celebration 2014
Posted by Kirsty on June 16, 2014
Patriotic Spirit is high in the month of August, come dress in your traditional costumes or Red/White outfit and celebrate Singapore's 49th birthday with your fellow Singaporeans.
photo source
Where: Gandhi Indian Bistro (4080 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89109)
When: Sunday, August 10, 2014
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $11.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dress Code: Traditional costume, red and white outfit, or anything you want.
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by July 26th.
Note that you can still show up at Gandhi Indian Bistro and join us even if you didn't register with us before July 26th. We just need to know the headcount early so the restaurant can reserve a corner for us to sit together.
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Father's Day Picnic
Posted by Kirsty on May 24, 2014
Despite being in the desert, Las Vegas is not lacking in stunning picnic sites. If you haven't been to this one, come join us this time.
Location: Mountain Crest Park, 4701 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Date: June 15, 2014 (Sunday)
Time: 5:00 pm
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by June 10th. Let me know who is coming and what are you bringing to share. I will be updating this post on the headcount and food list.
*The heat in the summer is coming to Vegas early this year, therefore we are moving this event indoor, due to the limited space to hold for a big group at the host family, if you didn't confirm your attendance with Kirsty by the deadline stated previously in this post, we are sorry to inform you that registration is now CLOSED. See you in our next event! : (
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Hawker Stalls in the 70's Come Alive
Posted by Kirsty on May 9, 2014
Food is an obsession in Singapore, and we can prove it by the number of hawker centers found almost everywhere.....
If you are a visitor, you can't leave Singapore without visiting one of these modern day hawker centers.
Alamak, line so long, must be good lah!
What are you doing this Sunday?
Posted by Kirsty on April 9, 2014
If you are wondering what to do with your family on Sunday.....
Here's one!
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Singapore Hawker Food Fest
Posted by Kirsty on March 27, 2014
Come join us for mouth-watering and authentic Singapore Hawker Center food.
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Follow me Lah!!!!!!
Posted by Kirsty on March 21, 2014
The little birdie told me......
HAD to go outside today......
Posted by Kirsty on March 17, 2014
The weather is doing what the weather always does in March here in this part of the country - PERFECT 80!
Day Trip to Valley of Fire
Posted by Kirsty on February 22, 2014
Image credit - http://www.valley-of-fire.com
SAN is making a day trip to Valley of Fire, lead by Ronald and Jennifer Danker.
Details:
Date: March 16, 2014 (Sunday)
Fun things we will be doing there - Hike and Picnic/BBQ.
Meeting time and place: 10.15 AM inside the park
Please have other member's phone number so we could be connected.
We planned to hit the hiking trail by 10:30 AM.
For those who wish to sleep in (like me!) and skip the hike but want to join in the Makan (BBQ/Picnic), we could meet at the BBQ/Picnic area around 12ish. Again, keep other member's phone number handy so we can find each other.
Information about the park:
Entrance: $10/vehicle ($8/vehicle Nevada resident) at fee station or self-pay booth.
Average Weather is lows at 48 and highs at 71 for the month of March.
Please dress appropriately and re-check weather condition closer to the event.
Since there are food involved, we hope to have the headcount as soon as possible so everyone knows how much food to prepare or bring, kindly email your interest by March 9, we will then discuss more about food items.
Email: kirstylimcy@gmail.com
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Gong Xi Fa Cai
Posted by Kirsty on February 2, 2014
When Singaporean gathered......
You'll know it is FUN! Especially is to celebrate Chinese New Year!
What are little girls made of?
Posted by Kirsty on December 19, 2013
Sugar and spice.........
and everything nice!!!!!
Yes, you are looking at the happy daddy and mommy of sweet baby Emma, SAN youngest member!
With yummy food and great company, we all had a lot of fun that day!
Chinese New Year Dinner 2014
Posted by Kirsty on December 6, 2013
Chinese New Year 2014 is the year of the Green Wood Horse according to Chinese astrology. Being wood is the element of spring, when plants have their new growth, this is said to be a lucky year, I don't know about you, but I sure feel lucky that in a place like Las Vegas, we have a small but close knit community like SAN, we get together often for good food and best part of all, great company.
This year, we decided to have a change and move our Chinese New Year Dinner to Satay Thai Bistro & Bar.
Here are the details for our Chinese New Year Dinner 2014
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014
Time: 7- 9 PM
Satay Bistro is located at 3900, Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Family style 9-course dinner with soda, hot tea and iced tea included.
$20 per pax (with tax and gratuity).
We will have gift packages from sponsors (for those who register before December 10th) as well as lucky draw including dining vouchers and other items.
Due to submission of paper work to our sponsors, our deadline for you to enjoy the dinnerWITH gift packages is DECEMBER 10th, 2013. But........ if you cannot make a decision in a hurry, you are still welcome to join the party, just email kirsty to confirm your attendance by January 10th, 2014.
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You know you are a Singaporean when......
(Zion National Park Road Trip photo post #2)
Posted by Kirsty on November 24, 2013
You know you are a Singaporean when.....
Not a piece of food crumb or potato chips left on the picnic table and bench.
Is there really a party of 22 here a while ago?
Oh yes, a group of SAN members went to Zion National Park on November 8, 2013.
After the morning hike on Saturday, November 9th, we gathered by the stream for BBQ....
Like every gathering we had, Singaporean clean up the place after we used. Strict rules or fine, say what you like, if you grow up in Singapore, you'll know that we were taught at very young age, in school and at home how we should "behave in society", how to keep our home and public places clean, not to litter, not to spit. We are proud to say that we are the cleanest country in the world, and we do carry our good habit with us even we live overseas now.
Late day sun is my favorite.
The "Lovescape" at Zion Canyon Village.
Inspired by an ancient custom believed to have originated in China, this "Lovescape" was designed to give couples, families and friends a place to symbolically "lock their love"
Cities around the world have similar "Love Locks" too, like the Lover's Bridge in Paris.
and this one in Prague.
Oh we just love road trips like this one....
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Thanksgiving Get-together 2013
Posted by Kirsty on November 11, 2013
SAN member Jason Benedict invited all members to celebration Thanksgiving at his residence.
Date: November 28th (Thursday)
Time: 4:30 PM
POT LUCK PARTY
Note - It's Thanksgiving, bring Turkey, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, that means, NO chicken rice, beef rendang or Rojak! : )
Please confirm your attendance by November 23rd.
Email to Kirsty with the number of people attending and food item you will be bringing to share.
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SAN youngest member
Posted by Kirsty on November 6, 2013
Congratulations to SAN members Brendan Ke and Pang Xiao Tian.
We are getting together to celebrate Emma's full-month (满月)
Date: November 24th (Sunday)
Time: 4:30 PM
Place: Moses and Anna's residence
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by November 18th.
It is a potluck party, please bring a food item to share.
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We are going on a road trip
Posted by Kirsty on January 24, 2015
Looking for something new?
Singapore Association of Nevada is introducing our very first mingle night.
This is an informal session for those who loves small group setting, eat, drink, chit-chatting......
No need to reserve your seat, no planning, no cooking, no fuss, just show up if you have time on.....
Saturday, January 31st
Time: 7.30 PM
Location: Island Malaysian Restaurant (the old one - 5115 Spring Mountain Road)
Cost: pay what you order
See you there!
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Chinese New Year Dinner 2015
Posted by Kirsty on January 17, 2015
Usher in the Year of the Goat with Yushang, Satay, Kari Ayam and many more.
SAN Chinese New Year Dinner 2015
Date: Saturday, February 21st, 2015
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Island Malaysia Restaurant (5115, Spring Mountain Road)
Cost per person: $20 (tax and gratuity included)
Sign up now by sending an email to Kirsty before February 14th.
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Halloween Horror House Tour
Posted by Kirsty on December 1, 2014
Enter at your own risk!!!!!!!!
The folks are having fun......
Eating brains and who knows what?
But we all sure had fun, thanks Jason, for the horror house tour! We will be there next year!!!!
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Photos for Meeting New Members (October 4, 2014)
Posted by Kirsty October 27, 2014
If you missed out the potluck on October 4th, here are some photos to make you drool.....
Now that you see the curry puffs, pandan cakes, curry chicken, sambal eggs and many many more.....
let the food tasters tell you how gooooood...... YUM!!!!!!!
let the food tasters tell you how gooooood...... YUM!!!!!!!
Happy tummies + Good companies = Big Smiles!
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Spooky Fun
Posted by Kirsty on October 12, 2014
Halloween Party 2014 (potluck)
Come in costume!
Date: October 31 (Friday)
Time: 5:30 PM
Host: Jason and Karen Benedict
Please bring one food item to share.
RSVP - please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by Oct 27.
Total headcount (28) and food list
Host family Jason, Karen, Ryan (3)
Annie and Benny (2) Curry chicken and breadAnna and Moses (2) Noodles
Mary and family (4) Curry Puffs
Freda and family (3)
Kirsty and Randy (2) Grave yard tex mex chili and dessert
Shirley, AC and kids (4) Shrimp paste chicken wings
Stephanie and kids (3) Pizza
Rosnidar and Gus (2) Tofu with mixed vegetables
Come in costume!
Date: October 31 (Friday)
Time: 5:30 PM
Host: Jason and Karen Benedict
Please bring one food item to share.
RSVP - please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by Oct 27.
Total headcount (28) and food list
Host family Jason, Karen, Ryan (3)
Annie and Benny (2) Curry chicken and breadAnna and Moses (2) Noodles
Mary and family (4) Curry Puffs
Freda and family (3)
Kirsty and Randy (2) Grave yard tex mex chili and dessert
Shirley, AC and kids (4) Shrimp paste chicken wings
Stephanie and kids (3) Pizza
Rosnidar and Gus (2) Tofu with mixed vegetables
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Meeting New Members
Posted by Kirsty on September 18, 2014
Is it time for Makan yet?
Well.... maybe we should find an excuse for that.
Over the past few months, we have received a few emails from new members, and I thought, why not have an event just to meet them.
So here we go......
Meeting New Members Pot Luck
Date: October 4 (Saturday)
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: To be confirmed
Meeting New Members Pot Luck
Date: October 4 (Saturday)
Time: 5:30 PM
Venue: To be confirmed
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by September 28th. Let me know who is coming and what are you bringing to share. I will be updating this post on the headcount and food list.
Updated headcount and food list (total headcount - 22)
Shirley Ong and family (4) Curry Chicken
Kirsty and Randy (2) Sambal Eggs and Dessert
Anna and Moses (2) Cha Siu Chicken and Rice
Jason, Karen and Ryan (3) Beef Taquitos and Salsa
Annie and Benny (2) Curry Meatball
Rosnidar and Gus (2) Spring Roll with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Germaine (?)
Swee Lee (1) Char Kway Tiao
Updated headcount and food list (total headcount - 22)
Shirley Ong and family (4) Curry Chicken
Kirsty and Randy (2) Sambal Eggs and Dessert
Anna and Moses (2) Cha Siu Chicken and Rice
Jason, Karen and Ryan (3) Beef Taquitos and Salsa
Annie and Benny (2) Curry Meatball
Rosnidar and Gus (2) Spring Roll with Sweet and Sour Sauce
Germaine (?)
Swee Lee (1) Char Kway Tiao
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I love my Country..... (National Day Event 2014)
Posted by Kirsty on August 12, 2014
I love my country.
Always have.
Always will.
That patriotic love I feel was greatly deepened this last weekend when a group of 37 Singaporeans and friends celebrated Singapore's 49th birthday at Gandhi Indian Bistro.
I love documenting event like this. It is fun, warm, and cozy!
Not only did we have new members joining in..... Welcome Rosnidar and Gus!
Thanks for the support from OSU! The National Day Parade fun packs they shipped to us make my cousins back home so jealous!!! : 0
Thanks to our fabulous sponsors LOVE with Food. Many many thanks Ai Hui! : )
Thank you Asian Home Gourmet! For the delicious Hainanese chicken rice and Singapore Laksa paste.
And of course THANK YOU to Gandhi Indian Bistro for providing the VIP room, friendly service and sponsoring us the gift certificate.
Last but not least, thank you to all attended this event, hope you had as much fun as we did, see you again at our future events!
Zion National Park 2014
Posted by Kirsty on July 9, 2014
Remember this.....
Hey, we are going to Zion National Park again!
Date: November 7 - 9
Most of us will stay or plan to stay at Mountain Cable Lodge, if you are joining us, you might want to check out the room rates and availability now. More information regarding the trip will be posted closer to the date. For now, you can check out photos and the activities we had on our Zion National Park 2013 Trip.
Cable Mountain Lodge
147 Zion Park Blvd, Springdale, Utah 84767
Phone: (436) 772-3366
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Father's Day BBQ
Posted by Kirsty on June 16, 2014
SAN members celebrated Father's Day on Sunday, June 15 with an indoor BBQ instead of a picnic at the park. Thanks to Britt and Germaine for opening up their newly renovated house to host the party.
Good food..... as usual
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National Day Celebration 2014
Posted by Kirsty on June 16, 2014
Patriotic Spirit is high in the month of August, come dress in your traditional costumes or Red/White outfit and celebrate Singapore's 49th birthday with your fellow Singaporeans.
Where: Gandhi Indian Bistro (4080 Paradise Road, Las Vegas 89109)
When: Sunday, August 10, 2014
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $11.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dress Code: Traditional costume, red and white outfit, or anything you want.
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by July 26th.
Note that you can still show up at Gandhi Indian Bistro and join us even if you didn't register with us before July 26th. We just need to know the headcount early so the restaurant can reserve a corner for us to sit together.
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Father's Day Picnic
Posted by Kirsty on May 24, 2014
Despite being in the desert, Las Vegas is not lacking in stunning picnic sites. If you haven't been to this one, come join us this time.
Location: Mountain Crest Park, 4701 N Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89129
Date: June 15, 2014 (Sunday)
Time: 5:00 pm
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by June 10th. Let me know who is coming and what are you bringing to share. I will be updating this post on the headcount and food list.
*The heat in the summer is coming to Vegas early this year, therefore we are moving this event indoor, due to the limited space to hold for a big group at the host family, if you didn't confirm your attendance with Kirsty by the deadline stated previously in this post, we are sorry to inform you that registration is now CLOSED. See you in our next event! : (
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Hawker Stalls in the 70's Come Alive
Posted by Kirsty on May 9, 2014
Food is an obsession in Singapore, and we can prove it by the number of hawker centers found almost everywhere.....
If you are a visitor, you can't leave Singapore without visiting one of these modern day hawker centers.
but what about these oldies back in the 70's? Not that I am THAT old ahem.... I just borrowed this black and white photo from HERE.
These old hawker stalls in the 70s all came alive here in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 27, 2014.
Toa Payoh, Old Airport Road, Geylang Lane, all claimed they are THE BEST!
SAN's very first Singapore Hawker Food Fest was a success, thanks to our Satay Man Jason Benedict and his family.
Jason spent weeks at his backyard, from building the food stalls to adding little details, creating the old hawker centre atmosphere, brought back good old memories for some of us, Singaporeans who left home and haven't been back for years, and introduced the Singapore Hawker Center food culture to our foreign friends at the same time.
Now just look at these noteworthy local flavours.....
Aunty! Chee Chong Fun one packet, chilli a lot ok?
*In mandarin (sort of) Aunty! Chee Chong fun 一包，辣椒多多 hor?
Like always, great food, fun company......
Oh ya, when you are there, don't forget to vote for PAP!
Suda Maken? So shiok!!!!
Last but not least, we would like to say WELCOME to our new member Lena, and at the same time, saying FAREWELL to Janice Tong, who will be moving to Connecticut for a new job posting. All the best Janice and Jason, take care and don't forget to stop by to say hi when you come back to Las Vegas for a visit!
And your Singlish lesson for the day - Shiok
A local slang in Singapore to described all feelings that is fantastic.
A local slang in Singapore to described all feelings that is fantastic.
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What are you doing this Sunday?
Posted by Kirsty on April 9, 2014
If you are wondering what to do with your family on Sunday.....
Here's one!
2014 Las Vegas Highland Games and Celtic Festival
When: Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13, 2014
Where: Floyd Lamb State Park
9200 Tule Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Floyd Lamb State Park is usually serene and quiet on a weekday.
When: Saturday April 12 and Sunday April 13, 2014
Where: Floyd Lamb State Park
9200 Tule Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV 89131
Floyd Lamb State Park is usually serene and quiet on a weekday.
but during the Annual Highland Games and Celtic Festival, the park comes alive.
Pipers, Clans, Dancers, Celtic Food and live Celtic music, a event not to be missed.
Pipers, Clans, Dancers, Celtic Food and live Celtic music, a event not to be missed.
It is so fun that the peacock and little creature need to come check it out.
I took a million pictures there last year, I hope you could catch some photographic moment this year!
More information -
Floyd Lamb State Park
Highland Games and Celtic Festival 2014
More information -
Floyd Lamb State Park
Highland Games and Celtic Festival 2014
©All pictures on this blog post are made or photographed by Kirsty Vittetoe. If you would like to use it, kindly give credit and link back to this site.
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Singapore Hawker Food Fest
Posted by Kirsty on March 27, 2014
Come join us for mouth-watering and authentic Singapore Hawker Center food.
Date: April 27, 2014 (Sunday)
Time: 4:30 pm
Host: Jason and Karen Benedict
Time: 4:30 pm
Host: Jason and Karen Benedict
It's a potluck party, please bring ONE food item to share, it has to be Singapore cuisine, no American food, Mexican food this time (Sorry! If you can't cook, go get some from Island Malaysia Restaurant or Satay Thai Bistro, they do good Nasi Lemak and Cha Kweh Tiao).
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by April 20th! Hurry up lah!!!!
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Follow me Lah!!!!!!
Posted by Kirsty on March 21, 2014
The little birdie told me......
SAN is on Twitter....
Come follow me LAH!!!!!
LINK - https://twitter.com/SingaporeLV
Come follow me LAH!!!!!
LINK - https://twitter.com/SingaporeLV
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HAD to go outside today......
Posted by Kirsty on March 17, 2014
The weather is doing what the weather always does in March here in this part of the country - PERFECT 80!
We just HAD to go outside and play today.
WHERE TO?
WHERE TO?
Nevada's oldest State Park - Valley of Fire
Recognized nationally for its outstanding scenic, geological and archeological features, Valley of Fire is also Nevada's first State park.
And it's a short drive from Las Vegas. When we set our GPS from North/West end of Vegas, it said 48 miles.
The view is pretty spectacular. Just imagine this land when dinosaurs walked the earth.
This group is called the bee hives.
The Rainbow Vista.
And the Fire Waves.
After the group hike. We gathered at White Domes picnic area to ..... of course Maken! But wait, let's rewind back to 6 AM that morning.....
At the break of dawn, someone actually placed a huge sign on the picnic table to CHOPEthe place.
At the break of dawn, someone actually placed a huge sign on the picnic table to CHOPEthe place.
Long time members.....
New members.... (Welcome Maya, Joe and Rosie!)
Young members.....
Didn't we all have FUN!!!!!
And your Singlish lesson for the day - CHOPE
Slang for saving something beforehand, reserve a seat, a book, etc. Singaporeans have a habit of leaving objects (packet of tissue paper, umbrella, motorcycle helmet) on seats/tables to reserve places. It is not an uncommon scene at Singapore hawker centers.
Slang for saving something beforehand, reserve a seat, a book, etc. Singaporeans have a habit of leaving objects (packet of tissue paper, umbrella, motorcycle helmet) on seats/tables to reserve places. It is not an uncommon scene at Singapore hawker centers.
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Posted by Kirsty on February 22, 2014
Image credit - http://www.valley-of-fire.com
SAN is making a day trip to Valley of Fire, lead by Ronald and Jennifer Danker.
Details:
Date: March 16, 2014 (Sunday)
Fun things we will be doing there - Hike and Picnic/BBQ.
Meeting time and place: 10.15 AM inside the park
Please have other member's phone number so we could be connected.
We planned to hit the hiking trail by 10:30 AM.
For those who wish to sleep in (like me!) and skip the hike but want to join in the Makan (BBQ/Picnic), we could meet at the BBQ/Picnic area around 12ish. Again, keep other member's phone number handy so we can find each other.
Information about the park:
Entrance: $10/vehicle ($8/vehicle Nevada resident) at fee station or self-pay booth.
Average Weather is lows at 48 and highs at 71 for the month of March.
Please dress appropriately and re-check weather condition closer to the event.
Since there are food involved, we hope to have the headcount as soon as possible so everyone knows how much food to prepare or bring, kindly email your interest by March 9, we will then discuss more about food items.
Email: kirstylimcy@gmail.com
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Gong Xi Fa Cai
Posted by Kirsty on February 2, 2014
When Singaporean gathered......
You'll know it is FUN! Especially is to celebrate Chinese New Year!
On February 1, we had a turn out of 43, gathered at Satay Thai Bistro and Bar, party with Singaporean and our foreign friends, simply the best!
We had lots of great sponsors this year, everyone attended the party bring home big ang bow from OSU.
And Khong Guan's Happy Biscuits Tin, of course generously sponsored by Khong Guan.
On top of that, we have 2 lucky winners who walked away each with a pair of Tiger Onitsuka sportshoes, lots of Bak Kwa from Little Red Dot Kitchen, Owl brand coffee and tea packets, Satay Thai Bistro restaurant voucher and a toaster donated by The Danker. Oh boy, did we all had fun!
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What are little girls made of?
Posted by Kirsty on December 19, 2013
Sugar and spice.........
and everything nice!!!!!
Yes, you are looking at the happy daddy and mommy of sweet baby Emma, SAN youngest member!
On November 24, 2013, SAN members get together for baby Emma's full month celebration. Emma's grandma flew all the way from Singapore to see her precious little grand baby.
And how lucky are we, Emma's grandma is a fantastic cook, just look at the spread.... yum!!!!
Friends of Brendan and Xiao Tian came all the way from California to join in the fun too.
Thanks to Emma's grandma for the feast.
Thanks to all attendees for making the party a super fun one!
Thanks to all attendees for making the party a super fun one!
And congratulations once again, to Brendan and Xiao Tian!
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Posted by Kirsty on December 6, 2013
Chinese New Year 2014 is the year of the Green Wood Horse according to Chinese astrology. Being wood is the element of spring, when plants have their new growth, this is said to be a lucky year, I don't know about you, but I sure feel lucky that in a place like Las Vegas, we have a small but close knit community like SAN, we get together often for good food and best part of all, great company.
This year, we decided to have a change and move our Chinese New Year Dinner to Satay Thai Bistro & Bar.
Here are the details for our Chinese New Year Dinner 2014
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014
Time: 7- 9 PM
Satay Bistro is located at 3900, Paradise Road, Las Vegas, NV 89169
Family style 9-course dinner with soda, hot tea and iced tea included.
$20 per pax (with tax and gratuity).
We will have gift packages from sponsors (for those who register before December 10th) as well as lucky draw including dining vouchers and other items.
Due to submission of paper work to our sponsors, our deadline for you to enjoy the dinnerWITH gift packages is DECEMBER 10th, 2013. But........ if you cannot make a decision in a hurry, you are still welcome to join the party, just email kirsty to confirm your attendance by January 10th, 2014.
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You know you are a Singaporean when......
(Zion National Park Road Trip photo post #2)
Posted by Kirsty on November 24, 2013
You know you are a Singaporean when.....
20 minutes after the BBQ ended....
the place is as clean as it could be.
Is there really a party of 22 here a while ago?
Oh yes, a group of SAN members went to Zion National Park on November 8, 2013.
After the morning hike on Saturday, November 9th, we gathered by the stream for BBQ....
Like every gathering we had, Singaporean clean up the place after we used. Strict rules or fine, say what you like, if you grow up in Singapore, you'll know that we were taught at very young age, in school and at home how we should "behave in society", how to keep our home and public places clean, not to litter, not to spit. We are proud to say that we are the cleanest country in the world, and we do carry our good habit with us even we live overseas now.
Here are a few more photos we took at Zion National Park and Cable Mountain Lodge.
The "Lovescape" at Zion Canyon Village.
Inspired by an ancient custom believed to have originated in China, this "Lovescape" was designed to give couples, families and friends a place to symbolically "lock their love"
Cities around the world have similar "Love Locks" too, like the Lover's Bridge in Paris.
and this one in Prague.
Oh we just love road trips like this one....
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Thanksgiving Get-together 2013
Posted by Kirsty on November 11, 2013
SAN member Jason Benedict invited all members to celebration Thanksgiving at his residence.
Date: November 28th (Thursday)
Time: 4:30 PM
POT LUCK PARTY
Note - It's Thanksgiving, bring Turkey, green bean casserole and pumpkin pie, that means, NO chicken rice, beef rendang or Rojak! : )
Please confirm your attendance by November 23rd.
Email to Kirsty with the number of people attending and food item you will be bringing to share.
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SAN youngest member
Posted by Kirsty on November 6, 2013
Congratulations to SAN members Brendan Ke and Pang Xiao Tian.
We are getting together to celebrate Emma's full-month (满月)
Date: November 24th (Sunday)
Time: 4:30 PM
Place: Moses and Anna's residence
Please confirm your attendance by sending an email to Kirsty by November 18th.
It is a potluck party, please bring a food item to share.
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We are going on a road trip
Posted by Kirsty on September 24, 2013
Friday, November 8 - Sunday, November 10
Zion National Park is only 168 miles from Las Vegas, the three hours drive doesn't seems long as it takes you through a few canyons carved out by the Virgin River. The views are absolutely breathtaking.
A beautiful park with extraordinary landscape and rock formations, the scenic drive through the park has endless photo opportunities.
Walking along the river and relaxing could be one of the best experiences in life.
Most of us will stay or plan to stay at Cable Mountain Lodge, you can also do research to find other accommodation nearby.
Cable Mountain Lodge
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Mid-Autumn Festival Get-together 2013
Posted by Kirsty on September 24, 2013
Despite the gusty wind on Saturday, September 21, 2013. SAN gathered at Kirsty and Randy's residence to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival.
Ready..... attack!
Like all our pot-luck parties, the table was filled with home cooked Beef Rendang, Thai green curry, pulled pork, chicken rice, taro cake etc.
After dinner, it is quiz time once again.
After Makan, parents are happy and so are the kids, they get lanterns.
Four generation family portrait of Stephanie Koh - the most precious photo of the night.
It was a fun evening and the conversation went on and on and on.....
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New Consul-General - San Francisco
Posted by Kirsty on September 17, 2013
Randy and I attended the reception to celebrate Singapore's 48th National Day September 9 organized by The Consulate-General of The Republic of Singapore in San Francisco. We had the honor to meet with the new consul-general Mr. Chris A Cheang as well as many leaders from other Singaporean groups.
For more information and consular services in San Francisco, click HERE.
The next day, Stanley Leong, the representative from OSU whom most of us met at our own National Day Party in Las Vegas, and his wife Dorcas spent a day with me exploring Marin Headlands, a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, North of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge.
It was an easy hike up to the hill top and the view is stunning.
For more information and consular services in San Francisco, click HERE.
The next day, Stanley Leong, the representative from OSU whom most of us met at our own National Day Party in Las Vegas, and his wife Dorcas spent a day with me exploring Marin Headlands, a hilly peninsula at the southernmost end of Marin County, California, North of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge.
It was an easy hike up to the hill top and the view is stunning.
Unlike other Golden Gate Bridge viewing area in San Francisco, Marin Headlands has fewer tourists around the area. It was peaceful, calm, and had a great view of the Pacific Ocean as well.
Dinner was at Shiok! a Singapore Kitchen at Menlo Park.
Dinner was at Shiok! a Singapore Kitchen at Menlo Park.
The Or Luak (Oyster Omelet) was yummy and the egg plant and sambal sotong were good as well! If you are in the bay area and craving for Singaporean taste, Shiok is the place to go!
Other informations -
OSU (Overseas Singaporean Unit)
Marin Headlands
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Singapore Hawker Magic in th Box
Posted by Kirsty on September 3, 2013
It may not be set in a bustling hawker center in Singapore, and they are not your favorite Nam Kee Chicken Rice, Katong Laksa or Beach Road Prawn Mee, but like we overseas Singaporeans say "Boh hee hae ya ho". This Prima Taste is a pretty darn good alternative when the hawker food craving strikes.
Other informations -
OSU (Overseas Singaporean Unit)
Marin Headlands
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Singapore Hawker Magic in th Box
Posted by Kirsty on September 3, 2013
It may not be set in a bustling hawker center in Singapore, and they are not your favorite Nam Kee Chicken Rice, Katong Laksa or Beach Road Prawn Mee, but like we overseas Singaporeans say "Boh hee hae ya ho". This Prima Taste is a pretty darn good alternative when the hawker food craving strikes.
Go to Amazon.com, type in "Prima Taste" in the search box, and you will find all sorts of Prima taste favorites like Singapore Satay, Mee Rebus, Rendang etc. They come in packs of 4 or 6 and most items are eligible for free shipping.
It might be a good idea to find a few Singaporeans to share with so you can get them in a small quantity instead of 6 boxes of the same kind.
And your Singlish lesson for the day - Boh hee hae ya ho: Literally translated as No fish prawn also good! A Hokkien proverb which translates as "If there are no fish, prawns are just as good." The statement is used in a situation where you cannot get what you want and have to accept a second choice.
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