An Evening with Curtis Chin

VIRTUAL: An Evening with Curtis Chin, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant on Tuesday, June 11 at 7:00 PM

Join us for an evening with author, filmmaker and activist, Curtis Chin. Curtis’ memoir, “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant” serves up life lessons from a childhood spent in a Chinese restaurant. The conversation will be moderated by Dr. Hua Wang, Co-President of the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL).

This program is made possible by the generous donors to the Cary Library Foundation.

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The 4th annual Boston International Asian Music Festival will be held on Jun 22/第四届波士顿国际亚洲音乐节嘉宾阵容大曝光

The 4th annual Boston International Asian Music Festival will once again stop in Lexington on its four-town tour. The Lexington-Belmont concert will be held at the Visitor Center lawn starting at 5 pm on Saturday, June 22. Dubbed the “Tanglewood of Lexington”, the family picnic concert is free and features many acclaimed local musicians. You will enjoy music from different genres by Asian and other musicians from top music institutes, as well as amateur musicians of all ages.

So pack a family picnic, come to meet your neighbors and enjoy this unique music experience on a cool summer evening. Doors open at 5 PM for outdoor cultural activities prior to the show.

The concert series is a production of New Moon International, and is organized by Chinese American Association of Lexington – CAAL, Belmont Chinese American Association, , Acton Chinese-American Civic Society, WestonWestar.

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6月22日, 5-8 PM @Visitors Center， featuring 本地老牌乐队”The Bill Pierce Quartet”,  一睹莱镇居民 John Ramsay 作为乐队鼓手的精湛演出。

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青春奉献 • 社区风采 – 2024华协（CAAL) 青少年义工项目及总统义工奖申请说明会

义工是社区不可或缺的组成部分，而青少年义工则是义工组织充满活力的新生力量。他们不仅为社区带来了蓬勃的朝气、无限的创意和巨大的贡献，同时也在义工服务中实现自我的成长。华协社区服务委员会搭建的青少年义工项目平台，旨在帮助更多的青少年在这个平台中施展才华、提升自我，并更好地服务社区。

此次活动将与大家分享广大青少年在华协青少年项目中的点滴经历以及对社区的影响，并提供有关参与志愿服务的重要信息。我们还将致谢那些长期为社区服务并即将毕业的华协青少年项目义工。

此外，我们也将介绍申请2024年总统义工奖的条件、时间和流程。请有兴趣的学生和家长们多加关注。

无论您是社区的新居民还是老朋友，我们都欢迎您参加这次活动！这是一个充满意义和温暖的下午，让我们共同营造美好的社区氛围。期待与您相聚!

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Immigration Storytelling and Art Exhibition Now Open (May 24 – June 14)

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month and Lex250, the highly anticipated Immigration Storytelling and Art Exhibition is now open at Cary Library from May 24 to June 14, with a reception and award ceremony on May 30th from 6:30-8:30 PM.

Thanks to the tremendous support from our 11 sponsoring organizations, we have successfully installed all 27 paintings and some of the 16 written pieces received from talented local artists and writers.

These powerful submissions cover the diverse experiences of Chinese, Indian, Ukrainian, Afghan, and other immigrant communities, with a focus on highlighting AAPI voices. The contributors range from ages 6/7 to over 80, offering a rich tapestry of immigration stories spanning multiple continents including Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas.

We extend our gratitude to the Chinese American Association of Lexington, Lexington Arts Council, Mass Cultural Council, Lexington Lyceum Advocates, Indian Americans of Lexington, Japanese Support Group of Lexington, Association of Black Citizens of Lexington, Lexington Historical Society, Munroe Center for the Arts, Lexington Human Rights Committee, and Cary Library for their invaluable contributions in PR, judging, organizing, and providing the exhibition venue.

The exhibition showcases powerful artistic expressions through paintings, written pieces, and multimedia displays that capture the resilience, struggles, and triumphs of immigrants in our community. Come explore this remarkable collection honoring their journeys.

All remaining written pieces and competition results will continue to be showcased on our event website and in the library in the coming days. We invite you to explore these captivating works online and visit the exhibition at Cary Library until June 14 to experience them in person.

Please share your thoughts and reflections on this celebration of our town’s cultural diversity by sending your comments to exu@caal-ma.org.

Unveil this remarkable collection of artistic expressions honoring the resilience and journeys of immigrants in our community, with a spotlight on AAPI Heritage Month.

Visit the event website for more information: https://caal-ma.org/immigrationstories/