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.
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
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。
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.
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.