Quincy, Mass., — The Houghs Neck Community Council maximized a mini-grant of just over $1,400.00 from the Massachusetts Service Alliance to host a “Martin Luther King Service Day” on Monday, January 18th. State Representative Tackey Chan stopped by to greet the 25 youth, 50 AmeriCorps members, and other adult volunteers. For this second annual event, a combined total of 310 hours were served. Activities produced a collection of 17 winter coats, 143 letters to troops, 264 valentines for seniors, 35 herb gardens, and 87 Goodie Bags for Homeless Children.
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Quincy Residents, Americorps Help Mark MLK Day of Service
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Chinese New Year Celebration at M. Steinert & Sons
By Ted Hu, M. Steinert & Sons
Join us on February 6， 2016 in our Natick showroom, for an all day performance from some of the most gifted young talent in New England! The formal invitation is attached to this email. The day will include food, drink, and a raffle so please come participate! We look forward to seeing you! Please RSVP by calling （508）655-7373, or email tedh@msteinert.com.
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Singtao Daily Honored by NACA
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Cambridge, Mass., — Awards were handed out at the new year concert of North American Chorus Association (NACA). About 700 music fans attended the concert at Harvard’s Sanders Theatre. Singtao Daily, one of the largest daily Chinese newspapers in the world, was honored at the concert for its detailed reporting of the grand Yellow River Cantata concert last year.
Conductor Wanjun Qiao at the concert(photo by Xinming Li).
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Picture from Taiwan Benevolent Association Xmas Party
Quincy, Mass., Dec. 24, 2015, — Taiwan Benevolent Association of Greater Boston’s Christmas Party was held at China Pearl restaurant in Quincy on Dec. 22. About 300 members and guests enjoyed a night of music and dance. Hung Goon, President of CCBA New England, handed out gifts in a Santa Clause custom.
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QARI Lunar New Year Market and Food Festival on Jan. 30
By Quincy Asian Resources
Quincy Asian Resourses (QARI) is hosting their first Lunar New Year Market and Food Festival on Saturday, January 30, 2016! This new event takes place before the Lunar New Year when families are shopping and preparing for the holiday.
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Chinese Consulate Hosts 2016 New Year Reception in Boston
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, Dec. 29, 2015, — Close to 300 guests attended 2016 New Year Reception at Boston Harbor Hotel hosted by Chinese Consulate General in New York yesterday evening. Ambassador Zhang Qiyue, Consul General of the Chinese Consulate, delivered a speech that highlighted the achievements in Sino-US relations over the past year. Representatives of Gov. Baker and Mayor Walsh along with elected officials attended the reception.
Ambassador Zhang(3rd from right, front row) and members of Chinese Progressive Association pose for a picture (photos by Xinming Li).
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Mayor Walsh Offers Holiday Greetings in Boston Chinatown
By Xinming Li, bostonese.com
Boston, Dec. 8, 2015, — Chinatown Main Street(CMS) welcomed Mayor Marty Walsh to Chinatown to offer his greetings and holiday wishes to the Chinatown community on Sunday. Hundreds of residents and vistors enjoyed the festivities and kids took the opportunity to take pictures with the Santa Clause.
(L to R)Courtney Ho, Mayor Walsh, Rick Wong, Gilbert Ho and Wingkay Leung pose for a picture (provided by CMS).
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Please Join East Meets West Cultural Dialogue on Dec 10
Please join Rick Irving, LICSW to learn the components of successful behavior management. Rick has extensive experience and training in working with children and families. We will continue to learn to understand children’s perceptions of what we do, and what the purposes of their behaviors are. We will then discuss how to intervene to change difficult or stubborn behavior patterns and encourage positive ones.
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The 242nd Boston Tea Party Anniversary Reenactment to Be Held on Dec 16
Boston, Dec. 3, 2015, — The Boston Tea Party comes alive this December! It’s Dec. 16, 1773 and trouble is brewing in Boston. Presented by Boston’s famed Old South Meeting House and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, the 242nd Boston Tea Party Anniversary Reenactment is an opportunity to experience one of America’s most iconic public protests live.
Picture from Boston Tea Party Anniversary Reenactment in 2014(file photo).
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Thanksgiving Party for Seniors at GBCCA
By Albert Li, GBCCA
Newton, Mass., Nov. 25, 2015, — What a great party yesterday and we had 32 people present! Many thanks to Amy Sangiolo’s delicious turkey and her hard work.
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