Parents, students, and anyone looking to figure out their next step in life: you’re invited to join us for an evening with Boston College professor, psychologist, and author Belle Liang for a look into her new book, “How to Navigate Life: the New Science of Finding Yourself and Your Way in School, Work, and Beyond,” co-authored with fellow BC professor Tim Klein.How to Navigate Life has reached Amazon’s best sellers list and been featured on NPR and other national media.

There’s more to personal fulfillment than performance; but the “happiness mindset” of chasing our passions can leave us disappointed when we realize our expectations for constant happiness will never be met. So how do we make better choices that help us find our way to a more satisfying, purpose-centered life? As it turns out, there’s plenty of research to help. This is the topic for the evening, featuring an interactive presentation in a conversational format with Dr. Liang followed by a book-signing. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

Please register at the link below.

Thank to Grace Chapel Lexington for hosting this event and CAAL as the co-sponsor.

Register through this link. Zoom option is also available.

白云浮蓝天，戎马驰新塬，莱镇金秋聚英贤。莱镇第三届排球联赛在Bridge小学圆满结束，大家一起来看看自己校区排球队的精彩表现

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Celebrate the start of fall with family games, activities, and crafts. Bring your kids, your grandkids, your friends, or your neighbors! This event is sensory-friendly, multi-generational, and fun for the whole family. CAAL is the sponsor of this event organized by Lexington Recreation and Community Programs

Pre – registration is required! Sign up now to secure your spot to visit the petting zoo, grab a pumpkin to decorate, get some fried dough and cider, enjoy the live DJ and play games!

华协舞台，邀请了ADA民族舞工作室的舞者和冯丽丽唱歌工作室的波士顿美少女组合，大人和孩子们在蓝天白云下载歌载舞，节目包括笛子伴奏的中国古典与现代舞蹈，以及风格清新的说唱歌曲表演。Discover Day 舞台负责人Brian Daniels 盛赞华协舞台呈现，说是最受观众欢迎的部分。

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10 月 8 日 星期六，是莱克星敦镇一年一度的探索日。 来自莱镇的各种商务和非盈利组织在镇中心的马萨诸塞 大道上设立了大大小小的展位，桌椅和宣传海报，展示各种工艺，介绍不同的文化和宣传商机。数百名市民在马萨诸塞大街的街道上漫步和游览，查看各式各样的摊位，参与各种游戏和活动。

其中莱克星顿华人协会（CAAL）的展台和组织的舞龙活动格外引人注目。20多名青少年志愿者举着红红的“华协龙”在街道走过，他们吹着口哨与兴奋的观众互动，充分展示了孩子们的爱国精神。除了舞龙游行， CAAL还举办了其他几项活动，例如向莱克星敦人民开放的中国传统游戏，踢键子和跳橡皮筋，展示传统剪纸艺术，以及与舞龙的合影。

今年参与探索日的人数大大增加，仅 CAAL 项目就有近 70 名志愿者和4个展台。除 CAAL 外, 镇部门，商家和社区组织设立各种吸引人的摊位。今年的探索日对列克星敦镇来说是一个巨大的成功。

By CAAL Youth Reporter Christina Xiao & Emily Wu

Lexington Discovery Day By CAAL Youth Reporter Christina Xiao & Emily Wu Saturday, October 8th. Donned with folding tables and posters, Lexington businesses and programs set up their booths for the annual Lexington Discovery Day. Hundreds of Lexington citizens roamed the streets of Mass Ave, checking out the miscellaneous assortment of booths.

Participation increased immensely, with nearly 70 volunteers for the CAAL program alone. The CAAL program (Chinese American Association of Lexington) showed their patriotic spirit by parading the “CAAL Dragon” across Massachusetts Avenue, blowing whistles and interacting with the excited viewers. In addition to the dragon marching, they hosted several other events, such as traditional Chinese games like kicking shuttlecocks, jumping rubber band etc., open to the people of Lexington and opportunities for photos.

Town departments, local business and community organizations have various interesting booths that enticed the residents. This year’s Discovery Day was a huge success for the Town of Lexington, and we hope it will be just as successful in the coming years.

秋高气爽，让我们跨上心爱的自行车，一起参加第二届纪念首位自行车俱乐部华裔主席Henry Ar Foon的骑行活动！骑行路线将穿越风景秀丽的赫尔、科哈塞特、欣厄姆和 Scituate。沿海岸线骑行将尽收大海美景，途经 Henry Ar Foon 晚年居住的旧居和敬观墓地，会是一次难忘的特色路骑活动。

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10月8日 10:00 -15:00 莱镇镇中心
一年一度的莱镇传统探索日（Discovery Day），将于10月8日周六10点至下午3点如期举行。地点就在镇中心麻州大道，热闹非凡的大日子，怎能少了你？
莱镇华协CAAL准备了很多惊喜，不仅有中国传统的文化展示、还有华协十二支青少年项目队伍(CAAL Youth Program Teams)向居民分享他们对社区的服务。在这里，你还会与大家一起玩一些小时候的游戏，勾起童年的回忆。精彩的节目也会让你目不暇接。
若你想了解华协CAAL各Youth Program，或者你也想报名参加项目，来吧！10月8日来Discovery Day CAAL 展台狂欢吧。
真诚期待您的到来！
莱镇华协CAAL

CAAL hosted its annual new comer welcome reception on 9/24. It was well attended by close to hundred people who got to know how the town and school system operate and how CAAL volunteers are making a huge difference in town and LPS affairs!

2022年9月24日，莱镇华协(CAAL)一年一度的迎新会如期而至，历经三年疫情后，迎新会重新回归线下举办，吸引了近百人参加，新邻居们济济一堂，热闹非凡。
最温暖的那盏灯，一定在你回家的路上，莱镇就是那个可以治愈你一切的家，而我们-CAAL华协就是那盏温暖的灯！
2022年迎新会圆满结束，华协衷心祝福每一位新来的邻居身体健康，阖家幸福！

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It was such an honor for the CAAL delegation to receive the “2022 UCA Outstanding Chinese American Organization Award” at the United Chinese Americans Convention on July 14-16 in Washington DC.

CAAL’s Youth Programs received the “Certificate of Achievements”.

CAAL Co-president Melanie Lin received the “Outstanding Community and Public Service” Award.

CAAL has been proudly serving Lexington and the Chinese American community for the past four decades since 1983. With the rapid influx of Chinese families, CAAL has doubled its efforts to work with the town, the school system, and a host of community organizations.

During the pandemic, CAAL has undertaken an epic $280,000 COVID relief campaign for the Lexington community and beyond. CAAL was also known for its “CAAL for Cary Fundraising of $75,000”. CAAL has been recognized as the most impactful town level community organization in the country.

Among the many events CAAL organized, Lunar New Year celebration and candidate forum are CAAL’s tradition of decades. More events like AAPI celebration series, 5K run/walk and Asian Music Festival have also become our traditions. We could not have done all these without the support of our community and our most wonderful volunteers!