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| 文協雲鶴社新任社長楊哲修、吳萍萍夫婦。（雲鶴社提供，林遊嵐攝） |
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| 龍俐麗回顧歷史。 |
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| 大波士頓區中華文化協會（GBCCA）會長吳德惠出席頒發社區服務獎給陳企平。 |
龍俐麗說，10年下來，雲鶴社辦得越來越有聲有色，全靠歷屆幹部的努力付出，讓人十分感謝。
歷任文協雲鶴社社長的湯耀武、薛正璇夫婦，以及周一男，吳渝接著介紹雲鶴社曾經舉辦過的活動，例如紐約行、華府行，排舞班，每月專題討論餐會，自由談等。
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| 薛正璇。 |
雲鶴社新社長楊哲修和吳萍萍接著主持歌舞表演。節目包括張揚明高歌茶花女歌劇中的飲酒歌，女高音吳萍萍唱‘我要為你歌唱，楊哲修唱’卡拉永遠OK‘ ，以及4人的獨唱表演。
這天的特別 節目是王樹臣教授演唱京劇「空城計」。
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| 湯耀武。 |
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| 陳企平獲文協社區服務獎。 |
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| 吳渝介紹雲鶴社活動。 |
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| 周一男介紹雲鶴社活動。 |
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| 余嘯渝率排舞班表演。 |
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| 接待台。 |
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| 趙小怡（左）和吳國志（右）。 |
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| 龍麗俐（右起），陳玉瑛、譚采璇合唱。 |
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| 李小玉夫婦（左）。 |
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| 右起，胡世沛、吳渝、李欣等人同桌。 |
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| 會場佈置得十分有氣氛。 |
MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES SUMMER SWIM SAFE GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
BOSTON - Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet, in partnership with Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), today announced the opening of applications for the Swim Safe Boston Summer Grant. This grant will provide $150,000 to support organizations working to expand access to swim lessons during the summer months. The funding comes from the BCYF and Human Services FY26 Operating budget.
“Learning to swim is a critical life skill that helps our young people safely enjoy Boston’s pools and beaches,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “With applications now open for the Swim Safe Boston Summer Grant, we’re expanding access to high-quality swim instruction and water safety education to keep our community safe. I encourage community organizations to apply and join this effort to support Boston’s youth.”
The Swim Safe Summer Grant is designed to reduce drowning risks and eliminate barriers that prevent children and families from learning critical water safety skills. Swim Safe Boston is a coordinated effort dedicated to expanding equitable access to high-quality swim instruction and drowning prevention education for Boston youth.
“Our Swim Safe grants continue to strengthen Boston’s commitment to ensuring every child has access to this essential life skill,” said José F. Massó, Chief of Human Services. “Our partners reflect our shared commitment to protect and empower our communities.”
By partnering directly with trusted community organizations, the program delivers structured beginner swim lessons to young people who may otherwise face barriers to access. Through these partnerships, participating organizations are able to provide their constituents with critical life-saving skills while strengthening youth development programming within their communities.
“We are proud to continue our investment in water equity with this latest round of grants,” said Marta E. Rivera, Commissioner of Boston Centers for Youth & Families. “By providing free and inclusive access to swimming, BCYF and our partners are removing barriers and ensuring that high-quality aquatics programming is available to every family in our city, regardless of their zip code.”
"For years, water access has been part of the Boston Explorers summer experience, but this year, thanks to the Swim Safe grant, we were able to take this a step further. In addition to offering beach and pool experiences throughout the summer, we integrated structured swim lessons that helped to develop swim skills and water safety awareness in partnership with the YMCA,” said Christine Dixon, Executive Director of Boston Explorers, Inc. “We saw some campers advance levels over the course of the summer, and even more powerful, we watched young people who once hesitated at the edge of the pool grow in confidence and joy. Swim Safe didn’t just support recreation - it helped equip our youth with life-saving skills and the foundation for a lifelong love of the water."
The grant period runs from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026, and all applications must be submitted by Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00 PM. Funding is available only for programs that provide free swim instruction to Boston youth. Other aquatics programming, including intermediate, advanced, or adult swim lessons are not eligible for funding under this grant.
ABOUT THE HUMAN SERVICES CABINET
The Human Services cabinet oversees six departments that provide direct services to Boston residents: Boston Centers for Youth & Families, Boston Public Library, Age Strong Commission, Office of Youth Engagement & Advancement, Office of Returning Citizens and the Office of Veterans’ Services. The mission of the Human Services cabinet is to provide equitable access to high quality services, resources, and opportunities so that every Boston resident - especially those with the greatest needs - has what they need to thrive. In pursuit of this mission, the departments in the Human Services Cabinet meet residents where they are - in their homes, neighborhoods, and communities - to break down barriers to critical resources.
這是個由 10 人組成的小組競賽，挑戰在規定時間內拖動一輛重達 21,000 磅的波士頓鴨子船 (Boston Duck Tours)，為波士頓的免費青少年體育與健身計畫籌措資金。
凡是年滿16 歲及以上人士，均可報名參加，報名可上網boston.gov/duck-boat-challenge，截止日期為2026年 3 月 26 日。
Boston Parks & Recreation to host Second Annual Duck Boat Challenge on Boston Common
BOSTON – March 12, 2026 – The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the second annual Duck Boat Challenge, set to take place on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. on the Boston Common. This one-of-a-kind event, hosted in partnership with Boston Duck Tours, will challenge teams of 10 to race against the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat across a designated course on Boston Common—all in support of Boston’s free youth sports and fitness programs.
“The Duck Boat Challenge is a unique Boston way to bring our community together in support of young people,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “We’re excited to bring it back for a second year and celebrate the teamwork and energy that make our city special. Thank you to our wonderful Parks and Recreation team and partners for continuing to create fun, family-friendly opportunities for residents.”
Teams of 10 participants ages 16 and up will compete to pull one of Boston’s iconic duck boats across the finish line in the fastest time. The event highlights the grit and team work of participants while showcasing the important role parks play as spaces for recreation, connection, and community pride. Boston Parks and Recreation’s free youth sports programs, including leagues, tournaments, and fitness initiatives, serve more than 20,000 young people annually, helping to foster healthy lifestyles and create positive opportunities for Boston’s youth.
“We’re thrilled to bring back the Duck Boat Challenge for a second year,” said Interim Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse. “It’s an unforgettable experience for participants and spectators and a great example of how our parks can host creative events that engage our community. This event also helps sustain the youth sports and recreation programming that takes place in our parks year-round, creating opportunities for Bostonians of all ages to stay healthy, active, and connected.”
Award-winning WCVB Channel 5 sports reporter and producer Alexis Beckett will return to emcee the Challenge, bringing her enthusiasm to the day’s festivities. Residents are encouraged to form a team or join us on April 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to cheer on competitors and enjoy the excitement on Boston Common.
To register your team, select a Team Captain and visit boston.gov/duck-boat-challenge. The registration deadline is March 26, 2026 and teams are encouraged to sign up early to guarantee their spot.
Businesses and organizations can also get involved by sponsoring the event. For more information or sponsorship inquiries, please contact Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.
55歲及以上的波士頓居民可能有資格申請一些項目，以幫助他們降低日常開支，例如燃油補貼、房屋維修、水費/污水處理費折扣、房產稅減免、SNAP（補充營養援助計劃）、老年人稅收抵免等。
耆英局的志工將在現場幫助波士頓的老年人了解他們可能符合哪些省錢計畫的資格。
如需預約現場諮詢，請致電耆英局：617-635-4366，或造訪bit.ly/senior-cost-saving-clinics以了解更多資訊。
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To make an in-person appointment, call Age Strong at 617-635-4366 or visit bit.ly/senior-cost-saving-clinics for more information.
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Civic Learning Week, Highlights MA250 “Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” Student Initiative
K-12 students invited to submit creative projects highlighting Massachusetts revolutionaries;
top submissions to be displayed at the State House
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey has declared March 9-13, 2026, as Civic Learning Week in Massachusetts, reaffirming
As part of Civic Learning Week, the administration is also highlighting the “Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies” project, a MA250 a statewide student engagement opportunity connected to Massachusetts’
“Massachusetts has always played a central role in the story of our democracy,” said Governor Healey. “Civic Learning Week is about ensuring every student has access to a high-quality education that prepares them to think critically, get involved in their communities, and make their voices heard.”
“Strong civic education helps students understand not just how government works, but how they can contribute to their communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, initiatives like MA250’s ‘Bold Stories, Bright Legacies’ invite students to connect our revolutionary history with the responsibilities of citizenship today.”
Through the Massachusetts Revolutionaries: Bold Stories, Bright Legacies initiative, K–12 public school students across Massachusetts are invited to submit creative projects that tell the story of the most important revolutionary in Massachusetts history. Students are encouraged to conduct research and use their talents — from essays and poetry to artwork, video or multimedia presentations — to bring their chosen revolutionary’s story to life. Selected top submissions will be displayed at the State House.
“Students across Massachusetts are taking part in hands-on civic learning experiences that challenge them to research, collaborate and propose solutions to real-world issues,” said Acting Education Secretary Amy Kershaw. “Through Civic Learning Week and the MA250 initiative, we are empowering young people to see themselves as active participants in shaping the Commonwealth’s future.”
“In Massachusetts, we want students to be prepared for college, careers and civic life,” said Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Pedro Martinez. “DESE supports Massachusetts Civics Projects Showcases and Student Government Day to teach civic engagement and discourse, and I'm glad to see MA250 call attention to the importance of civic learning."
In developing their projects, students are encouraged to consider questions such as:
· How do you define ‘revolutionary’? How does your featured revolutionary meet that definition?
· What are the different ways to revolutionize a society? What does a revolution look like in technology, politics and government, society, and beyond?
· Who are the revolutionaries whose stories haven’t been as widely told? If your revolutionary is widely known, what made them so famous? Are there any “new” parts of their story that you can tell?
· How does knowing about your chosen revolutionary help us understand who we are as Massachusetts today, and where we should go in the future?
