Barbara Eagan

a celebration of the culture, traditions and history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Congress passed a joint Congressional Resolution in 1978 to commemorate Asian American Heritage Week during the first week of May. The first week of May was chosen because two important anniversaries occurred during this time: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in America on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad – the majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants – on May 10, 1869. In 1990, Congress voted to expand it from one week to a month-long celebration, and in May 1992 the month of May was permanently designated as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Here’s th

On April 2, 2011, members of CFAWL’s Young Lawyers Committee and law students from Barry’s Women’s Lawyers Association visited Harbor House of Central Florida to clean, paint and redecorate the living room, children’s play room and computer rooms at the domestic violence emergency shelter. Last year, Harbor House provided emergency shelter to more than 800 women and children.

On April 30, 2011, CFAWL hosted a Gala Afternoon Tea at The Olde Cup & Saucer in Longwood. Members enjoyed ten types of finger sandwiches, tea breads, pastries, fresh baked scones, Devonshire cream and a fabulous sampling of five of “the Cup’s” best teas! This month, you don’t want to miss a special CFAWL Fashion Night on May 4, 2011, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Talbot’s in Winter Park! This private fashion show and shopping event will provide you with new ways to update and expand the versatility of your current wardrobe with this season’s trends