“Asians in Lexington: One Village, One Dream” Photography Exhibition at the Cary Library May-June

Lexington promotes and embraces ethnic diversity for a healthy and vibrant community. In years Lexington Asian-Americans have been engaging in the Lexington community in all respects.

This exhibition is a collection of photos and student artworks that reflect Asian-Americans’ community activities in community building, civic engagement, humanity  activities, culture celebration and arts.
Here is a video preview of the exhibition

Come to meet the photographers and artists at the Reception at Large Meeting Room, 7-8:30 pm, 5/18

Exhibit Organizers:
The Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL)
Boston Chinese Photography Association (BCPA)
AAPI Celebration Youth Team
Cary Memorial Library
Sponsors:
This project is funded by the Community Endowment of Lexington (CEL), an endowed fund of the Foundation for MetroWest.

CEL fund A Bridge Across: Celebration and Promotion of Asian Culture and History

We are extremely grateful for Community Endowment of Lexington! The $4,000 grant to CAAL and Lexington AAPI Celebration Youth Team will fund A Bridge Across: Celebration and Promotion of Asian Culture and History, a series of events focused on Asian culture through activities related to art, food, and history during the AAPI Heritage Month and beyond.

“These collaborative projects enhance community connections and highlight the diversity that makes Lexington so special,” says Nancy White, CEL Co-Chair.

May is mental health month!

Do you frequently feel sad and tired? Trouble sleeping or appetite changes? Is your mind racing with constant worries?

Join our panel of experts for a discussion on common mental health problems.

Guest speakers: Dr. Xuejing Li, Psychiatrist & Dr. Pratyusha Tummala-Narra, Clinical PsychologistMay 5, 2022 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm | Virtual Event
Here’s the event information and registration link:  https://www.lexingtonma.gov/human-services/events/203876

“Stamp Out Hunger” project

Thanks to many of our volunteers! Lexington Lions Club is assisting the Food Pantry and USPS with their upcoming “Stamp Out Hunger” project to support the food pantry and have a positive impact. Multiple community groups gathered to assemble the 10,000 packets to be dropped in each mailbox in Lexington.