Joyful Discovery Day on May 24: Culture, Community, and Celebration Despite the Rain

It was a beautiful Discovery Day despite spot showers. People picked up ribs, T-shirts, and registered for the green 5K tomorrow. There were also many fun cultural activities including paper cutting. Lantern making and mask painting by CAAL Youth Cultural Program! Senator Mike Barrett for State Senate and State Rep. Michelle Ciccolo came by to show their support for the upcoming AAPI 5K Run & Walk happening on May 25.

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倒计时三天!第四届 Lexington AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk 即将登场!

倒计时三天!第四届 Lexington AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk 即将登场!穿上跑鞋,系上热爱!赛道已为你敞开怀抱,亚太美食的香气即将随风而至。让我们以赛道为纸、足迹为墨,写下属于莱镇的绿色诗篇.

时间:2025年5月25日周日 8:30 – 10:15am

地点:莱镇高中

地址:251 Waltham Street, Lexington MA 02420

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携手同行·服务社区: 2025华协(CAAL) 青少年义工项目及总统义工奖申请说明会

在这个美好的毕业季节里,欢迎学生和家长们一起来了解华协 (CAAL)的青少年义工项目以及今年总统义工奖的申请时间与流程,聆听义工们的分享,感受毕业生的欢乐!请加入我们,与我们同行,一起为社区服务!!!

报名表:https://forms.gle/cjUUsbBS6fodzF877

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4th Annual Lexington AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk will be held on May 25

Join Us in Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month with the AAPI 5K Run/Walk!
An eco-friendly “green race” proudly organized by the Chinese American Association of Lexington (CAAL) and Hey Runners Club.

📍 Race Location & Time:
Lexington High School (Start/Finish)
10:30 AM | Sunday, May 25, 2025

🌐 Race Website & Registration:
Register Here

🎉 Event Highlights:

  • In partnership with Schneider Electric, we’re minimizing environmental impact to make this a Green & Sustainable 5K.
  • Proudly part of the Lexington 250th Anniversary Celebrations.
  • Taste of AAPI – Enjoy complimentary samples of delicious AAPI cuisines after the race.
  • First 300 registrants receive a premium, super-light, quick-dry race T-shirt.
  • First 200 registrants receive a free running belt.
  • Special registration rates: $10 for ages 60+$20 for kids 6 and under.
  • USATF-certified 5K course.

There are volunteer opportunities.  Please sign up to volunteer for this event. We appreciate you!

Gather your family and friends, form a team, and join us for a fun, meaningful, and healthy celebration!

第四届 AAPI 5 K Run ‘n’ Walk Presented by Schneider Electric

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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6 Days to Go — Less Than a Week Until Lex250!

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!

Lex250 Commission Highlights

“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!

Better Together!

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.