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NAAAP & Go: Run & Walk Club

👟 Ready to move, meet new people, and have some fun?

Join us for the NAAAP & Go Run Club every Thursday at 6:00 PM!

📍 Meet at Silk Road by NAAAP-KC
201 Westport Rd.

Whether you’re chasing a new PR, just getting started, or simply want to enjoy a walk with great people, this club is for you. Runners, joggers, and walkers of all paces are welcome. Come as you are and let’s build community one step at a time.

đźš— Free parking is available, along with street parking and overflow parking in the church lot behind Silk Road.

A huge thank you to @loreofnick and @lotuschirokc for helping us kick off our very first run club! 🎉

Grab a friend, lace up your shoes, and we’ll see you on August 13! 

Run Club meets every Thursday afterwards :) All levels welcomed! 

Register for email reminders: https://kc.naaap.org/events/naaap-kc-run-club-1

 

The Silk Road by NAAAP-KC

Discover The Silk Road by NAAAP-KC

Explore Kansas City's destination for Asian American makers, artists, and entrepreneurs. Shop unique goods from local vendors, learn the stories behind each maker, and discover upcoming events and workshops.

Every purchase at The Silk Road directly supports NAAAP-KC's nonprofit programming, helping us provide professional development, mentorship, cultural events, and community initiatives that uplift the AAPI community.

Interested in getting involved? Whether you'd like to become a vendor, volunteer, host a pop-up or workshop, or plan your visit, you'll find everything you need on our website.

Visit: https://www.silkroadkc.com

Shop with purpose. Support local makers. Strengthen our community.

NAAAP-KC Book Club

After a month of reading, it's time to come together and share our reflections on this moving and unforgettable memoir.

Whether certain chapters made you laugh, cry, or reflect on your own experiences, we'd love to hear your thoughts.

No presentations. No pressure. Just thoughtful conversations, meaningful connections, and a welcoming community of readers.

📍 Location: The Silk Road (201 Westport Rd).

Missed the kickoff event? No worries! You're still welcome to join our discussions. Simply bring your own copy of the book. Whether it's a physical book, eBook, or audiobook, and come share your thoughts with us.

đź“– Book

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

đź“… Discussion Schedule

  • August 29 (Sat), 12:00–1:00 PM – Chapters 11–20

Come connect with fellow readers, share what resonated with you, and hear different perspectives. Whether you've finished every chapter or are still catching up, you're welcome to join the conversation!

Register here: https://kc.naaap.org/events/book-club-crying-in-h-mart-discussion-chapters-110-1

Korean Classes with Yeonji Hong

Learn Korean with Yeonji Hong

Join our beginner-friendly Korean classes with native Korean tutor Yeonji! Learn how to read Hangul, order food and drinks with confidence, and build simple Korean sentences in a fun, relaxed environment. No previous experience is needed—just bring your curiosity!

Please pay your for class directly to Yeonji Hong.

[email protected]  
IG: @yjlofland  

Registering here will send you reminders for the class. 

9/13 Sunday 2:30-4:30pm: Making sentences with "this", "that", and "the" https://kc.naaap.org/events/korean-class-making-sentences-with-this-that-and-the

9/20 Sunday 2:30-4:30pm: Making sentences with "was/were", "There is/ are...https://kc.naaap.org/events/korean-class-making-sentences-with-waswere-there-isare

9/27 Sunday 2:30-4:30pm: Regular verbs https://kc.naaap.org/events/korean-class-regular-vebrs

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NAAAP Pride

We proudly support NAAAP Pride, a new program for the Asian American LGBTQ+ community. Our leadership team believes in equality and value a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment for all. We encourage you to learn more about NAAAP Pride.Â