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The AF Chinese Linguists are organizing a Chiling reunion, the Bayi Bash, being held south of Denver (Denver Tech Center) for 30 Jul – 2 Aug 2026. There will be two main events, a dinner on 31 Jul and the Royals-Rockies game on 1 Aug. The organizers are Jim Herman, Tom Houdek, Todd Maston, Jim Hantke, and Yiming Tung. Please register for the event(s) at the AF Chilings website. The contracted hotel will give you the same rate for 3 days prior and 3 days after the event dates 30 Jul – 2 Aug, so come early, stay late as there is lots to do in the Mile-High City during the Bayi Bash period: multiple music venues to include Red Rocks Amphitheater, Rocky Mountain National Park, hiking a 14er (a 14,000 ft peak), Broncos Training Camp from late Jul – mid Aug (free), drive up Pike’s Peak, AF Academy, US Olympic Training Center. FTVA Rocky Mountain chapter is holding their annual golf event on the morning of 31 Jul down at Ft Carson course, 1 hour south. Look for more info on the website.
In case anyone wants to make their reservations early, our board of directors confirmed the dates for the 2026 reunion as24 to 26 September.
As details are solidified, we'll work to get the word out.
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