華埠牌樓電影節 8/23-25放映「少林小子」、「師弟出馬」、「少林足球」

華埠牌樓電影節現由雅美發展協會的年輕人籌辦。 (圖片來自ACDC網站，LD Tran攝)

             (Boston Orange) 亞美發展協會 (ACDC) 一年一度，今年跨入第18屆，為期3天的華埠牌樓電影節，將在8月23日(週五) 至25日(週日)的傍晚5點半至9點半，在華埠牌樓旁的陳毓禮、黃杏蓉公園舉行，放映3部功夫片。

華埠牌樓電影節是個完全免費，歡迎所有人參加的活動。2006年時的創辦初衷，既為鼓勵社區民眾攜家帶眷來欣賞華語電影，藉機交流，也為重溫華埠早年光景，鄰居們每逢夏夜，端張凳子，圍聚街頭，享受”銀燭秋光冷畫屏，輕羅小扇撲流螢”的水乳交融樂趣。

由於當年的主要策展人Jean Lukitsh是波士頓華埠第一位女師傅，創辦了麥寶嬋武藝協會的麥寶嬋師傅的徒弟，放映功夫片也成為華埠牌樓電影節的一大特色。

今年排定放映的3部影片，以及放映日期如下:

8月23日(週五)，放映1984年拍攝，張鑫炎執導，李連杰主演的「少林小子 (Kids from Shaolin)」一片。維基百科關於此片的軼事描述為李連杰與片中女演員黃秋燕當時同為北京武術隊成員，1987年結婚，1990年離婚。熟悉香港電影圈的人都知道，李連杰後來再娶女明星利智。

8月24日(週六)，放映1980年拍攝，成龍自編自導自演，另一名主角為元彪的「師弟出馬 (The Young Master)」。這部片是成龍加盟嘉禾電影公司的首部作品，也是香港電影史上第一部票房超過千萬元的電影。

8月25日(週日)，放映2001年在香港上映，周星馳及李力持執導，程小東擔任動作導演的「少林足球 (Shaolin Soccer)」。主要演員有周星馳、趙薇、吳孟達及謝賢。這部片在全球上映的累計票房高達5000萬美元，迄今仍保持在義大利上映的華人電影中票房最高紀錄。2005年這部片被香港電影金像獎協會票選為「100部最佳華語片」之一。

華埠牌樓電影節獲得波士頓市政府「夜生活經濟」贊助款5000元，以及國泰銀行 (Cathay)基金會和Salem Five慈善基金會各1000元的贊助。

查詢華埠牌樓電影節詳情，可上網Films at the Gate 2024 — Asian Community Development Corporation (asiancdc.org)。

波士頓市長吳弭坦言曾2次流產 以親身經歷為民主黨墮胎權議題作見證

波士頓市長吳弭8月13日出席花園比賽頒獎禮，體型明顯可見已懷孕。
(檔案照片，周橘子攝)

               (Boston Orange 摘譯) 民主黨19日在芝加哥開全國黨代表大會。賀錦麗 (Kamala Harris)和Tim Walz這組競選團隊的主打議題之一是墮胎權，刻正懷孕的波士頓市長吳弭分享個人經驗，頓受矚目。

              美國總統大選初選即將於9月3日來到，民主黨19日在芝加哥開全國黨代表大會，全力為美國現任副總統賀錦麗 (Kamala Harris)和明尼蘇達州 (Minnesota)州長Tim Walz這組都在1964年，依序分別在10月20日，以及4月6日出生的搭檔助選。

              在拜登總統下台一鞠躬，美國前國務卿希拉蕊 (Hillary Clinton)上台助陣之際，民主黨今年競選總統大位的主打議題之一是墮胎權。

              波士頓市長吳弭到芝加哥參加民主黨大會，在新罕布夏州黨代表早餐會上分享的個人親身經驗，頓時成為最受矚目的民主黨議題見證。

              吳弭坦言2個兒子已分別7歲、9歲，現在才懷第三胎，預定明年一月添個女兒。中間隔那麼久，其實是她曾經兩度流產。她還記得做第一次的超聲波檢查時，本來是期待著要聽到心跳聲，結果卻看到螢幕上一片嘿，一點聲音都沒，讓人非常沮喪。但她很感恩，服用了標準的米非司酮(mifepristone )和米索前列醇(misoprostol)混合藥後，身體保持健康，還能再次懷孕。而且她清楚記得，要預約相關治療有多不容易。

              吳弭市長說，她覺得自己住在麻州很幸運，因為麻州的政治領袖及社區不論代價的保護婦女。吳弭也透露，她勸兩個兒子要為Kamala-Walz競選團隊努力工作，因為她想要讓女兒生長在一個只知道婦女可以當總統的世界。

MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND THE CITY OF BOSTON TO HONOR NEW EDITION SEPT. 6 & 7

MAYOR MICHELLE WU AND THE CITY OF BOSTON TO HONOR NEW EDITION SEPT. 6 & 7 The six members of the iconic Boston R&B group will attend several community-based events, including a guest performance on City Hall Plaza

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced a series of events celebrating Boston R&B group New Edition. The City of Boston will honor the legendary group—founded in Roxbury in 1978—and their profound impact on both the community and music industry on Sept. 6 and 7.  On Friday, Sept. 6, the City will host a mural unveiling and street renaming in Roxbury. On Saturday, Sept. 7, the members of New Edition will participate in community events for seniors and youth, and the weekend will culminate with HOMEMADE, a free concert on City Hall Plaza featuring over 20 local artists and a guest performance from New Edition.   “Music brings communities together,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I am thrilled to honor New Edition and celebrate local talent with HOMEMADE. I look forward to recognizing these legendary Boston artists for their contributions to our community’s arts and culture.” “Being from the city of champions is an honor and we are truly appreciative of the foundation that was laid for us in Boston,” said Ronnie DeVoe of New Edition. “We cannot express what it means to travel the world, doing what we love to do at the highest of levels and accomplishing so many great things while never forgetting where we came from. Continuing to make sure that we are positive role models for Boston’s new generations is what life is all about. Lastly, and most importantly, being able to give back to our community by helping others is how we turn our gifts and talents into purpose!” On Friday, Sept. 6, Mayor Wu will unveil a New Edition mural designed and painted by Roxbury-based artist Lee “Square” Beard, located at the corner of Ambrose and Albany Streets in Roxbury.  Beard has been a multidisciplinary artist for 17 years. Beard, also known as SOEMS, attended the Boston Arts Academy and began his career in the graffiti scene in the early 2000s. Since then, he has been continually active in the city’s mural landscape. While Beard’s wide range of work includes graphic illustration, murals, brand strategy, and stage and prop designs, he is primarily known for his precise, swift lettering. Beard believes art is a collaborative experience and is proud of being a member of the “GN Crew,” which creates public art installations. “It is truly an honor to be the artist to point out some of the many impactful moments, emotions, and classic vibes that New Edition accomplished,” said Lee “Square” Beard. “They have done the work to the point of sheer brilliance, and I am truly humbled to be as accurate as I can in showcasing this. With the ups and downs that come with being in the entertainment industry, it’s beautiful that all members can come together." During the mural unveiling, Mayor Wu will unofficially designate Ambrose Street as New Edition Way and declare Sept. 9 New Edition Day. On Saturday, Sept. 7 at 10:00 a.m., New Edition and the City will host a breakfast for seniors and participate in a community backpack giveaway at the Orchard Garden Boys & Girls Club of Boston. The Boys & Girls Club, located at 2 Dearborn St., is on the site of one of New Edition’s first practice spaces. “It is such an honor to be able to celebrate one of the most iconic groups to ever come out of the city of Boston,” said John Borders IV, Director of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment for the City of Boston. “We are truly excited to bring the community together to recognize the impact New Edition has had both locally and worldwide. We hope this sets the precedent for how we honor our own moving forward.”  On Saturday, Sept. 7 at 3:00 p.m., the City of Boston will host HOMEMADE, a concert on City Hall Plaza featuring performances from a variety of local artists, all included on the City of Boston’s Dear Summer Mixtape. Attendees can expect everything from Dorchester-based hip-hop artist Kei to pop, R&B, and soul from Brighton’s Julia Chisholm, as well as a guest performance by New Edition. The lineup is as follows: Amandi Caliph Dan DeCristofaro of the Blue Light Bandits Heyssis Jill McCracken Julia Chisholm Kei Knszwrth (DJ) L'Duke (DJ) Leo the Kind Miranda Rae Najee Janey Mez (DJ) Mint Green Radical One ReaL P (DJ) Sança ​ Tokyo Tramps ToriTori Uche Malik UgoBoy Vintage Lee Wayup Rui Zola Simone HOMEMADE is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged. Food trucks and water will be available onsite. Backpacks are prohibited. Please note that the lineup is subject to change. More information on the City’s New Edition celebration events can be found here.

Roche responds to WHO’s declaration of a global health emergency due to the ongoing mpox outbreak

 Roche responds to WHO’s declaration of a global health emergency due to the ongoing mpox outbreak

 

• Roche is committed to supporting all those working to overcome the mpox outbreak by providing access to high-quality Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) testing
• Roche confirms that its cobas MPXV test, as well as the LightMix® research use only kits, detect the latest mpox virus variants
• It is actively working to enhance laboratory testing capacity for mpox worldwide
  
  

Basel, 20 August 2024 - Roche (SIX: RO, ROG; OTCQX: RHHBY) announced today that it is supporting the international response to the mpox global health emergency with its diagnostic tests developed for mpox, formerly known as monkeypox. Mpox, a viral disease that can spread easily between people and from infected animals, was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World Health Organization (WHO) (14 August 2024).

Globally, Roche is partnering with governments, healthcare providers and organisations dedicated to combating the mpox outbreak. More specifically, Roche is actively working with its partners to enhance mpox laboratory capacity worldwide. In addition, Roche provides training for laboratories across the African continent at the Roche Scientific Campus in South Africa, as well as locally.

“Our commitment to support the global response to mpox began in 2022 when we developed a suite of tests to enable global access to rapid and high-quality PCR testing,” said Matt Sause, CEO of Roche Diagnostics. “Diagnostics are essential in addressing emerging public health challenges like mpox, as they enable healthcare providers to identify infected patients, devise effective treatment strategies and take appropriate actions.”

To detect the mpox virus, Roche developed three unique LightMix® Modular Virus kits* for use on either a LightCycler®480 II Instrument*, LightCycler® PRO or cobas® z 480 Analyzer, as well as the cobas® MPXV test for use on the cobas® 6800/8800 Systems

波士頓市府撥款30萬元支持社區青少年體育組織

               (Boston Orange 摘譯) 波士頓市政府今 (8月20)日發佈消息，人民服務內閣麾下現有30萬元補助款，即日起至9月13日下午5點開放申請，以支持由志願者承辦，為市內8到18歲青少年提供高品質，鼓勵參與體育活動的社區組織。

              波士頓市政府的目標是在青少年放暑假，不上課期間，提供正面戶外活動。

              波士頓市府人民服務長José F. Massó將分發每項最高1萬元的補助款給波士頓市內為青少年提供體育活動的社區組織。申請人必須意在使用補助款來降低報名費，購買新設備或制服，支付租用場地款項等。補助款將用於支持秋冬，以及春天的體育活動，經費必須在2025年6月30日前用罄。

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES GRANTS AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY-BASED SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS Grant program totaling $300,0000 will support community-based sports organizations that offer out-of-school sports programs across Boston neighborhoods.

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Human Services Cabinet today announced applications are now open for the Community Sports Grant, a grant program totaling $300,000 to support volunteer-led youth sports organizations that provide high-quality, engaging athletics programming for Boston youth ages 8-18. The goal of this grant is to increase the variety of youth sports programming in the City and provide a positive outlet for youth when they’re not in school. Applications will be open until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024. This initiative is aligned with the Mayor’s Connect, Learn, Explore program, her commitment to Boston’s youth by ensuring every child is empowered to explore and find their passions. “Part of our responsibility for keeping Boston’s young people healthy and happy is ensuring each of them has access to enriching experiences outside of the classroom,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “It is a joy to partner with youth sports programs across the City to keep our kids in motion.” Neighborhood sports leagues are often the place where the city’s youngest athletes are first exposed to sports. As the foundation of youth sports programming in the City of Boston, volunteer-led sports organizations involve a diverse range of young people in their community, providing them with the opportunity to stay active, bond with friends, and develop character. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with neighborhood-based sports organizations,” said Chief of Human Services José F. Massó. “As a youth basketball coach, I know these programs are a labor of love for the many volunteers that keep them going and I’m glad that we’re able to offer this infusion of resources to make their work easier.” The Human Services Cabinet will distribute grants of up to $10,000 to support increasing access to sports opportunities for Boston youth. Applicants must intend to use funds to (1) reduce the registration fee, (2) purchase new equipment or uniforms, and/or (3) cover rental space costs. The grant funding will support fall, winter, and spring sports and must be used by June 30, 2025.  “Access to quality youth sports experiences that eliminate barriers to participation is critical for the health and wellness of our young people,” said David Shapiro, CEO of YMCA of Greater Boston. “It offers them the opportunity for meaningful relationships, development, discovery, teamwork, and joy.”   Creating easier access to athletic opportunities is a part of Connect, Learn, Explore, Mayor Wu’s initiative to ensure Boston’s youth are empowered to find and pursue their passions. In May, the Mayor announced the launch of the Boston Youth Sports Hub, a one-stop website that offers a directory of Boston’s neighborhood sports leagues for families, links to city-run programs, and stories of athletic achievements by Boston youth sports teams. In addition to providing grant support to youth sports providers, the Youth Sports Initiative aims to increase participation of youth who have been historically underrepresented in youth sports, improve the quality of coaching in the city, and enhance the variety and quality of sports offered by city departments.  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.

公民銀行將關閉4家設於麻州的分行

               (Boston Orange 編譯) 公民銀行 (Citizens) 正申請關閉4家位於麻州Brockton、Raynham、Shrewsbury 和Worcester的分行，這4家分行全都設址於七月已宣佈即將關門的Stop & Shop雜貨超商之內。

              公民銀行人員表示，Stop & Shop的決定關閉營業表現不佳店鋪，影響了公民銀行的虛擬助理亭，估計11月2日將會關閉這幾個地點的服務，改以流動銀行來為這些地點的民眾服務。該行目前仍在評估，在受影響社區重新開店的機會。

              公民銀行目前有60多個店內分行，以及在麻州和羅德島州Stop & Shops內的50個虛擬助理亭。

              公民銀行是麻州內的第二大銀行，佔市場份額13%，有存款585億元，不過該行已悄悄關閉了位於超商內的分行，今年以來已關了3家這樣的分行。

              根據全球S&P的說法，在全國，許多銀行也一直都在關閉位於超商內的分行，其中11%是在2022年7月1日至2023年6月30日之間關門的。

              公民銀行在麻州有188家分行，已在於專注減少交易導向，更多的作為顧問中心。

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富到任 19日圓滿拜會行程 (圖片輯)

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(前右三)拜會波士頓洪門致公堂。
前排左起，陳光劍，元老伍伯和，波士頓僑務委員郭競儒，波士頓洪門致公堂
主席黎亦置，全美總理余麗媖，後左起，陳偉雄，翁偉健，卸任僑教中心主任
潘昭榮，洪門財政朱耀鍾，張秋玲。(周菊子攝)

高家富拜會紐英崙溯源公所，主席鄺炎彬（前左二）
和曾任主席的鄺元傑（左一起）、鄺國添等人，安排糕點接待。　（周菊子攝）

高家副主任（前左三）由僑務委員郭競儒（前左二）陪同拜會伍胥山公所，
和主席伍偉業（前右一向左）、元老伍伯和，美東總長伍輝民，主席伍振中
等人合影。（伍市公所提供）

波士頓新任僑教中心主任高家富在伍胥山公所忠致詞。（周菊子攝）

伍胥山公所主席伍偉業（右起）、伍振中、美東總長伍輝民、元老伍伯和
（左一）代表伍氏，送出一個揹袋，一個伍氏馬克杯給新到任的波士頓僑教中心
主任高家富作為見面禮。（周菊子攝）

高家副主任（左五）聯同潘昭榮主任（左一）、波士頓僑務委員郭競儒（右三）
拜會紐英崙中華公所，和公所董事們，右起周樹昂、李盧蓮馨、翁宇才、
余麗媖、張青梅、李伍碧香，以及公所員工鄺坤珍合影。（周菊子攝）

紐英崙婦女新運會主席李盧蓮馨（左六）、張青梅（右五）率會員和高家副主任
（右七）等人合影。（周菊子攝）

美國退伍軍人會波士頓華埠823分會會長Genie Boland (右二)和該會的李錦棠
(右一起)、黃國麟、司徒焯榮歡送波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮(左一)，歡迎高家富主任
到任。(周菊子攝)

波士頓僑教中心主任高家富在紐英崙中華公所向到場歡迎的
僑胞們致詞，籲請支持。(周菊子攝)

新到任的高家富主任(前中)和僑胞合影。前排右起為Genie Boland，潘昭榮主任，
郭競儒僑務委員，波士頓洪門致公堂總理余麗媖、中華公所財政陳余寶愛、中華公所
核數張青梅。(周菊子攝)

高家富主任(左四)拜會波士頓安良工商會，會長伍偉業(右三)
率員歡員。前排右起李天生、鄧北海、潘昭榮主任，郭競儒僑務委員，
余麗媖、伍輝民、黃展唐。後排左起，劉樹榮、陳志成，
梅宇國、陳余寶愛、鄧北海夫人、伍鐘美貞，伍劉小雲。(周菊子攝)

高家富主任(前右四) 拜會紐英崙至孝篤親公所，主席陳文珊(前左四)、陳鐵堅(前右三)
率公所同仁歡迎。前排右起為陳滋源、陳天佐，潘昭榮，郭競儒，余麗媖。(周菊子攝)

波士頓僑教中心高家富主任(前右三) 在波士頓僑務委員郭競儒(前左三)，
訂8月20日返台的潘昭榮主任陪同中，拜會波士頓洪門致公堂。
洪門全美總理余麗媖(前右一起)、波士頓洪門主席黎亦置，元老伍伯和，以及陳光劍，
後排右起陳偉雄、翁偉健、朱耀鍾，張秋玲聯袂接待。(周菊子攝)

波士頓僑教中心高家富主任(前右三) 在波士頓僑務委員郭競儒(前左四)，
訂8月20日返台的潘昭榮主任(前右一)陪同中，拜會紐英崙溯源公所，由主席鄺元傑
(前左一向右)、鄺炎彬，顧問鄺國添等人接待。(周菊子攝)

波士頓新僑教中心主任高家富到任拜會第2日 走訪十餘僑團 (圖片輯)

 

8月18日拜會國民黨波士頓分部後到新月宮餐敘。左起潘昭榮主任、高家富主任、
郭競儒僑務委員、施維鈞副處長，國民黨波士頓常委張韻蘭，諮詢委員陳家驊。
(周菊子攝)

即將返台述職的潘昭榮主任(前左起)陪同國民黨，和波士頓經文處副處長施維鈞，
波士頓國民黨常委張韻蘭，前任常委江文玲，前任波士頓榮光會理事長袁建業
等人合影。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

高家富 (右二)拜會藝聯慈善社，藝聯主席湯偉雄(中)、財政陳廉(左二)
代表接待。(波士頓僑教中心提供) 

朱沛國堂主席朱健威(中)和波城詩人朱紹昌(左三)等朱氏宗親在會址歡迎高家富主任。
(波士頓僑教中心提供)

高家富主任到李氏公所拜會。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

李市公所主席李源沛(前右一起)、李天生，率李氏宗親歡迎高家富主任，
以及陪同到訪的波士頓僑務委員郭競儒。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

阮氏公所主席阮素梅(左起)、阮鴻燦等阮氏宗親在好事福街會所歡迎高家富主任(右一)
到訪。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

紐英崙鳳倫公所主席司徒卓榮(左一起) 和世界鳳倫公所會長司徒宗達
，紐英崙龍岡親義公所主席關麗莎(右二)歡迎高家富主任(左三)在潘昭榮主任(右一)，
波士頓僑務委員郭競儒(右三)陪同中到訪。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

梅氏公所主席梅麗梨(後左四)和梅少彬(後右四)率宗親歡迎高家富主任(右六)。
梅氏元老梅錫銳(前排左起)，梅伍銀寬、梅宇國，以及阮梅掌珠(後左二)等人專程出席。
(波士頓僑教中心提供)

紐英崙余風采堂宗親歡迎波士頓僑教中心心主任高家富 (前左六)到訪。
前排左起，余厚利、余雅倫主席，余超群元老、余文博總長，余立昌主席夫婦
(坐者前右一、二)。 (波士頓僑教中心提供)

波士頓黃氏宗親會主席黃偉健(左三)、元老黃國威(右四)、義長黃國麟，婦女部主任
黃周麗桃(右二)等人代表黃氏，歡迎新到任的波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(左四)到訪。
(波士頓僑教中心提供)

新到任的波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(中)在卸任主任潘昭榮(左一)、波士頓僑務委員
郭競儒 (右一)陪同中拜訪紐英崙潮州同鄉會。由於會長林全峰人在外埠，由十名副會長中
的謝如鍵(左二)、黃光沐(右二)接待。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

紐英崙潮州同鄉會設址聶街。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

剛抵埠的波士頓僑教中心主任高家富(右三起)拜會紐英崙昭倫公所，主席譚達兒、
謝如鍵率宗親在好事福街會所歡迎。(波士頓僑教中心提供)

在拜訪路上，竟遇上來自紐西蘭、倫敦的華裔遊客探問，哪家餐廳好吃，哪家餐廳
有台灣菜。波士頓僑務委員郭競儒(右)熱心提供資訊。(周菊子攝)