The First Korean Methodist Church of New York will hold “Korean Culture Celebration Day 2005,” an event from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. featuring a taekwondo demonstration, a fan dance and other cultural activities — as a means to introduce Korea and its history to adopted children from Korea (geared for those between ages 2 and 13) and their parents. There will also be a luncheon with signature Korean dishes.

The church is located at 500 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591. Contact Vicki Park at (914) 686-0720 or vpark123@yahoo.com for any questions.

APRIL 29 LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK

“3-Iron,” the film for which Korean auteur Kim Ki Duk won the best director award at the 2004 Venice International Film Festival,” begins a limited theatrical release from Sony Pictures Classic. It is the story of a drifter who breaks into empty homes and takes up residence, even fixing things around the house, until the owners return. He ends up falling in love with a woman living in one of the houses he breaks into, and the couple ends up trespassing together.

APRIL 30 LOS ANGELES

Projekt NewSpeak is presenting the first “Yella if ya Hear Me!” a slam poetry showcase. The inaugural show will also feature musical performances and celebrity judges such as Miss Info and DJ K-Sly, who will choose the winner of the cash prize. So sign up to show how you flow.

At the Jung Dong Theater in Koreatown (505 S. Virgil Ave., 3rd Floor). Tickets are $10 presale; $12 at the door. For more information, visit www.xanga.com/projektnewspeak.

APRIL & MAY THE BOSTON AREA AND PROVIDENCE, R.I.

Marie Lee, author of Somebody’s Daughter, will read from her new novel, which is based on oral histories she gathered as a Fulbright scholar in South Korea from women who had been forced to give up their daughters, at various bookstores. April 20, 7:30 p.m., at Newtonville Books (296 Walnut St., Newton, MA; (617) 244-6619). April 21, 7 p.m., at Cambridge Center for New Words (186 Hampshire St., Cambridge, MA; (617) 876-5310). April 23, 1 p.m., at Books on the Square (471 Angell St., Providence, RI; (401) 331-9097). May 24, 7 p.m., at Brookline Booksmith (279 Harvard St., Brookline, MA; (617) 566-6660).

MAY 13-15 FEDERAL WAY, WASH.

“Han Woo-Ri: The Northwest Korean Sports and Cultural Festival” debuts in a large circus-style tent in the Sears parking lot at the intersection of 320th and Pacific Highway. In addition to the tent with its multiple stages for local and international performances and authentic Korean exhibits, there will be golf and soccer tournaments, a Bonsai demonstration and a Korean film showcase at various venues in the immediate area.

For more information, visit the site www.

hanwoorifestival.org.

COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Korean American Women In Need, a nonprofit based in Chicago, is presenting its annual 40-hour domestic violence training program that will prepare participants to become domestic violence (direct service) volunteers and advocates. The training program begins April 20 and meets Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. over a five-week period.