Chinese American Association of Lexington

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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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/

Lest We Forget

Kudos to the Never-Fading Poppy Project of CAAL Youth for their amazing effort on Poppy Memorial and Poetry Showcase to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our nation.

You are invited to the Memorial Day ceremony at Emery Park at 11am on May 27th. Kudos to the Never-Fading Poppy Project of CAAL Youth for their amazing effort to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving our nation.

Can we celebrate May AAPI heritage month without delicious food? No way! Join us at the 2nd AAPI Food Festival to celebrate together through food and fun activities. The Festival is run by CAAL Youth Leadership Council along with KOLex, JPLex, and IAL.

Get tickets now https://caal-ma.org/youthcouncil/buytickets/

第三届Lexington AAPI 5K Run ‘n’ Walk 只剩下三天，你准备好了吗？我们相信这届 AAPI 5K 跑步和健走赛事将会把亚太裔传统月的活动达到新的高度！不论你是否参加了我们为 5K 赛事提供的四周免费基本训练，还是通过其他赛事的历练，又或是静心备战，这个周六，让我们一起释放脚步，尽情享受波士顿的春天，用奔跑的姿态来庆祝亚太裔传统月。

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是的 – 春日需要你
往往，有一颗星星正等待着你的察觉
有一阵波浪从遥远的往昔向你涌来
抑或是，你从一扇敞开的窗户下走过
有一段小提琴，任凭你聆听
以上种种，皆为使命

Yes – the springtimes needed you. 

Often a star
was waiting for you to notice it

A wave rolled toward you
out of the distant past

or as you walked
under an open window

a violin
yielded itself to your hearing

All this was mission

– Duino Elegies, Poet, Rainer Maria Rilke

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We had a blast this morning to kick off the May AAPI Heritage Month! The organizers hold posters of the events they organize for Lexington in the May AAPI month.

CAAL organized series of large events every year to bring culture and diversity to Lexington. With the demographic change, participation of Lex250 from all cultural backgrounds is vital, because diversity is part of the Lexington now and the future.

CAAL’s mission has always been not only serving Chinese community but also serving the entire Lexington. We engage Chinese Americans to be more integrated and more participatory in town activities. The event this morning represents the participation of CAAL and the Chinese American community to Lex250

CAAL volunteers contributed to the “Stamp Out Hunger” initiative by folding shopping bags and stuffing packet, .The event is organized by the Lexington Lions Club, in collaboration with the Lexington Food Pantry and USPS.