Los Angeles, Calif., April 5, 2016, — Staff and volunteers from East West Bank, TreePeople and Koreatown Youth and Community Center joined together on April 2 to plant street trees in the West Adams neighborhood of South Los Angeles. More than 100 volunteers participated, with expert staff on hand to ensure that the 30 trees are well planted. The newly planted trees matched trees that had been already planted in the area and are ideal for the narrow parkways of the neighborhood. Volunteers and staff will also care for trees that were recently planted in the area with watering, mulching and weeding.
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LA Lakers and East West Bank Partner with TreePeople for Trees For Threes
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Chinese Culture Connection and Malden Reads to Screen My Life in China on April 14
Malden, Mass., — In collaboration with Malden Reads, the Chinese Culture Connection will be screening the documentary film My Life in China at Malden High School’s Jenkins Auditorium (77 Salem Street) on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. Filmmaker Kenneth Eng will be present at the screening. Enjoy this internationally recognized film and take part in a discussion following the movie.
(L to R)Connie Chan, Yau King Eng and Kenneth Eng at a 2015 Boston Asian Film Festival event(photo by Beatrice Lee).
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Boston’s Sister City Hangzhou to Host 2016 G20 in September
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, April 2, 2016, — China will host the 2016 Group of Twenty (G20) summit in the eastern city of Hangzhou, President Xi Jinping announced during the 2015 G20 summit held in Turkey. Hangzhou is the only Chinese sister city of Boston, and is known for its beautiful West Lake.
Lexington High School students’ visit to Hangzhou in April 2015.
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Anson Chan to Deliver Keynote Address at Tufts University China-US Symposium
Boston, March 31, 2016, — HK2020 Convenor Anson Chan is invited to deliver a keynote address at the Tufts University Sino-US Relations Group Engagement (SURGE) 9th Annual China-U.S. Symposium on 3 April. The China-US Symposium is an annual event held at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy in Medford, MA, organized by both Tufts undergraduates and Fletcher students.
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Newton China Day to be Held at City Hall on March 12
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Newton, Mass., March 8, 2016, — The 2nd annual Newton China Day will take place this Saturday, March 12, at Newton City Hall. It will be in the second month of the Year of Monkey on the Lunar calendar then. This event is presented by Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) and Chinese American Association of Newton (CAAN).
（R to L)Yongqi Deng (Board Chair) ，Mayor Setti Warren，Linda Paulet, director of culture office, Superintendent David A. Fleishman (Superintendent)，and NCLS principle Ling Zhang pose for a picture at 2015 Newton China Day.
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Brewster Ambulance Donates $2,700 to QARI
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Quincy, Mass., March 7, 2016, — Brewster Ambulance is a proud supporter of the non-profit organization, Quincy Asian Resources, Inc. (QARI). The donation ceremony was held at QARI’s office on March 2.
Pictured right to left: Peter Tam, Qi Qin, Linda Duong, Dahnie Tran, John Brothers, Peter Zampine, MarkGassiraro, Adrienne Sapienza.
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Lt. Governor Polito Attends N. E. Moy Family Association’s Banquet
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
March 3, 2016, — Lt. Governor Polito recently attended New England Moy Family Association’s Banquet in China Pearl restaurant to celebrate Chinese New Year. She offered best wishes to about 400 guests in the lunar new year of Monkey.
(first row from left) Ruth Moy, Lili Mei, Lt. Governor Polito, Sherry Dong, Paul Chen and others pose for a picture (photos by Fenfang Mei).
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BPL March Library Events and Programs
BOSTON – February 28, 2016 – The month of March offers a wealth of author talks and Irish-themed programs for people of all ages to enjoy. Below are highlights of the upcoming month, for a full listing visit the BPL Calendar of Events.
Chinese New Year concert at BPL in March 2013 (file photo).
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Governor Baker Swears In Workforce Development Board
Boston, Feb. 25, 2016 – Today, Governor Charlie Baker swore in members of the new Massachusetts Workforce Development Board at a State House ceremony prior to the board’s first public hearing where they are charged with making recommendations to improve the public workforce system and align policies to strengthen regional economies. Verizon New England’s Region President Donna Cupelo, was named the Board’s chair, which will include public officials, business and workforce representatives.
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Pictures from New England Hunan Association’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Medford, Mass., Feb. 23, 2016, — New England Hunan Association celebrated its 10th Anniversary Celebration at Medford City Hall in the evening of Feb. 20. Over 400 guests, including Mayor Stephanie Muccini Burke(2nd from right in the picture below), attended this festival event.
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