Chinese American Association of Lexington

忙且快乐着拥抱5月！

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5月将至，又迎来了一年一度的亚太传统月。由莱镇华协(CAAL) 和莱镇“Hey Runners”跑团联合举办的第四届莱镇亚太裔5K跑步/健走活动(Lexington AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk)现已开始报名！今年恰逢“莱克星顿的枪声”(Battle of Lexington and Concord) 250周年纪念，本次AAPI 5K也是纪念这场独立战争庆典的重要活动之一，今年新增加的主旨是打造一场绿色可持续的5K赛事。

报名链接：https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Lexington/AAPI5kRunnWalkLexington

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Today’s #CalendarKeepers are the incredible members of the Lex250 Outside Beautification Team, led by Commission member Bebe Fallick, longtime community legend Sophia Ho, Commission member Melanie Lin, and members of the CAAL Youth Leadership Council.

This dedicated crew will be hard at work adorning Lexington Center with Bebe’s and Sophia’s handmade patriotic bows to bring extra beauty and spirit to our town as we approach Patriots’ Day and the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington.

Their work is a reminder that every detail — from major events to festive flourishes — contributes to the unforgettable celebration that is almost here.

Look for the colorful bows going up this week — and thank those who are making Lexington shine!

“It’s been wonderful to have the talented Melanie Lin on our Commission after knowing her for so many years. Her advocacy for the volunteers and for inclusion make her a quintessential Lexingtonian.” – Mona Roy

In the final days leading up to April 19, the Lex250 Commission would like to highlight our members who have dedicated an incredible amount of time to making our 250th anniversary commemoration a success.

Today, we’re highlighting Melanie Lin!

Hua Wang has cracked the code on civic engagement. With humor, enthusiasm and relentless encouragement, he shows us what it is to be a leader in a diverse community.

Hua’s “Better Together” story starts at 1:17:00 in the Voice on the Green video last November.

This link is an article in the Lexington Times this past January telling the story of his journey, CAAL and more.

The CAAL Youth Leadership Council showcased the resource and support available in our community at the Lexington English Learner Parent Advisory Council (LexELPAC) Resource Fair on April 4. Approximately 50 families attended the event.

Lexington Happening is a bilingual monthly blog that highlights community events and activities.

Click the link and scroll down to read the English version:

Highlight of the month: Join Lex250 Celebrations and Join CAAL in the Patriots’ Day Parade!

On April 19, 2024, CAAL youth team led by Leeying Wu volunteered alongside the scouts for the Lex250 Launch.

Seating ushers and greeters are needed on April 19 for Reenactment, Rededication, Viewing stand of the parade!

This year’s Patriots’ Day Celebration is expected to draw the largest crowds yet! To ensure this milestone event is a success, we’re seeking community support to help with various aspects of the day.

Please review the volunteer opportunities below—we truly appreciate your partnership in making this a wonderful experience for all involved. Once signed up, volunteers will receive additional details and instructions regarding their roles and shifts.

Sign up to volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/10C0F48A5AE2FA4F4C61…

View the full Patriots’ Day weekend schedule: https://lex250.org/event/patriots-day-weekend/

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at lex250volunteers@gmail.com.

Thank you for your time and effort!

Melanie Lin, Julie O’Leary, and Geeta Kannan

Lex250 Coordination Team