波士頓台灣人支持修正民法，力挺婚姻平權

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【波士頓台灣人支持修正民法，力挺婚姻平權！】

現在是台灣推動婚姻平權與民法修正案的關鍵時刻。我們要求執政黨與政府應允其選前承諾，落實基本人權：修改民法，推動真正的婚姻平權，拒絕假平等、真歧視的另立專法。

台灣同志與婚姻平權運動一路走來風風雨雨，近日國會三黨皆提出修改民法之草案，卻不斷被軟性杯葛、要求繼續召開公聽會、公投、另立專法，不斷拖延修法程序，更持續以言語與不實謠言散播恐懼、仇恨、謊言，不斷傷害同志朋友。11月28日，超過一萬位台灣人上街參與「相挺為平權，全民撐同志」活動，身在海外的台灣人與朋友雖未能親身到場，但是在台灣婚姻平權的最後一哩路上，我們能夠用別的方式陪同志朋友一同走完。

我們邀請所有海外挺台灣婚姻平權與民法修正案的朋友一同站出來，聲援上街的一萬多人，以及所有受到壓迫、無法享有婚姻保障、遭受不平等對待的同志朋友；也希望藉由此舉向蔡政府持續施加壓力，讓台灣的同志能夠享有和異性戀一樣的基本權益，也讓台灣成為亞洲第一個同性婚姻合法化的國家。

麻州在2004年成為美國第一個認可同性婚姻的州。我們將在全美第一例同性婚姻締結之處 - 劍橋市政府 Cambridge City Hall - 集會表達聲援。

地點：Cambridge City Hall, Mass Ave side
時間：Sunday, 12/04
3:45pm 活動 開始， 請準時抵達！

參與方式：攜帶彩虹旗、婚姻平權相關標語， 下載列印圖片與標語，邀請親朋好友一起現身支持台灣婚姻平權、修正民法！

歡迎短講分享。

中華專協 12/3 包場看李安新片

                       紐英崙中華專業人員協會特別包場放映

           Bill Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk (比利．林恩的半場無戰事)

                                           

金獎導演李安繼《斷背山》、《色．戒》、《少年Pi的奇幻漂流》後，最新3D電影，以每秒120格的3D/4K技術，打造全新視覺革命和心靈震撼。
19歲的大兵比利，因一場擊潰敵軍戰役的畫面，恰巧被福斯新聞網捕捉，成為家喻戶曉的英雄。他和他的小隊戰友受邀從伊拉克返國接受總統布希授勳，一時間祖國鄉親、媒體記者、啦啦隊辣妹和好萊塢製片都等著見他，還要在德州超級盃現場與超級巨星碧昂絲同台表演。如夢似幻的凱旋之旅，全因為他們打了場勝仗，而他的同袍們，一個戰死，一個被炸斷了雙腿。 一場虛偽的榮耀之旅，九天如嘉年華會般的奇遇，讓比利看清這個虛幻的世界: 這感覺其實滿糟的，有人來表揚你這輩子最慘的一天。

放映時間: 12/3 Saturday ，9:15am入場，9:30準時放映，片長1小時51分
放映地點:  AMC Burlington : 20 S AVE BURLINGTON
                  (Bus #350 Alewife station 8:30 am- arriving Burlington Mall 8:59am)
票價: $11 (9:00am-9:15am) 付費領票，自備零錢，座位有限，不對號入座
訂票: 請告知中英文姓名及聯絡電話， 售票截止日期 12/1

           王世輝drwang123@gmail.com

麻州長邀州民今晚上州府同慶聖誕節

                       (Boston Orange)麻州正副州長，查理貝克(Charlie Baker)和白莉朵(Karyn Polito)邀州民於今(29)日傍晚5點到7點半之間，到州政府大樓，參加州政府聖誕樹亮燈儀式，慶祝每年一度的佳節來臨。

                       州政府大樓的Doric廳將從5點開始有人唱聖誕歌，5點半舉行正式亮燈儀式，6點起在大廳(Great Hall)放映聖誕電影”麋鹿(Elf)”，聖誕老人也將蒞臨助興。

                        會場的表演者及擺出展售單位者將包括波士頓兒童醫院合唱團，紅蘋果農場，Smolak農場，鱈魚角糧食(Cape Cod Provisions)，胡德奶製品(Hood Dairy)，銅壺烘培店(Copper Kettle Bakery)等。

                     麻州正副州長還特意提醒州民，麻州生產，通常在冬令季節享用的農業，園藝產品，有聖誕樹，盆栽，楓樹相關產品，酒，乳酪，蔓越橘，火雞，時令蔬菜，羊毛產品等等。

           波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin J. Walsh)的年度聖誕樹亮燈遊，也將陸續進入市內各個社區。

12月1日(週四)晚6到8點，波士頓市長馬丁華殊將和新斯科舍省總理McNeil主持波士頓第75屆波士頓廣場(Boston Common)官方聖誕樹亮燈儀式。

一株新斯科舍省擁有，高47尺的白雲杉，將從Cape Breton 395號高速公路旁的 Ainslie Glen運到波士頓。

為增添慶祝氣氛，波士頓溜冰俱樂部將於當晚5到6點，在波士頓廣場的蛙塘(Frog Pond)舉行一場免費的花式溜冰表演，邀來參加過美國及國際溜冰比賽的個人，團體表演。活動最後將以施放Atlas PyroVision製作的煙火，為慶祝畫下句點。

波士頓第5號電視台WCVB將從當晚7點起做現場轉播。

從12月2日起至4日，第21屆波士頓市長的聖誕亮燈列車將開進波士頓各個社區。預定12月4日(週日)下午1:45，開進波士頓華埠的夏利臣街與必珠街交界處。

波士頓市長11/29辦"我們是波士頓"晚會

MAYOR WALSH AND OFFICE FOR IMMIGRANT ADVANCEMENT HOST 'WE ARE BOSTON' GALA

Proclamation of #GivingTuesday & Diane Guerrero Day, Celebration of Diversity and Immigrant Heritage

BOSTON - Monday, November 28, 2016 - Tomorrow, Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA), will host the 11th annual We Are Boston Gala. Mayor Walsh will offer proclamations for #GivingTuesday and Diane Guerrero Day, to celebrate her efforts with advocacy and philanthropy for comprehensive immigration reform, citizenship, and voter registration. Awards will be presented to Richard E. Holbrook, Chairman and CEO of Eastern Bank (Leadership Award); John B. Cruz III, President and CEO of Cruz Companies (Leadership Award); Clear Channel Outdoor (Community Champion); Melisa DePina (Youth Action Award); and Franchesca Tejeda (Youth Action Award). Hundreds of Boston's community members are expected to join together to strengthen the ability of diverse cultural and linguistic communities to play an active role in the economic, civic, social and cultural life in the City of Boston. This year's gala provides an increased opportunity to build awareness, allies, and support for Boston's immigrant communities.

想像波士頓2030進社區辦討論會

IMAGINE BOSTON 2030 ENGAGEMENT WEEK TO KICK-OFF ON WEDNESDAY

BOSTON - Tuesday, November 29, 2016 - Tomorrow, Imagine Boston 2030 will kick-off a week-long series of events across the City of Boston that offer residents the opportunity to talk directly with City leaders and the Imagine Boston team about Expanding Opportunity, Imagine Boston 2030's draft plan of priority action areas and major initiatives. Mayor Walsh recently released the draft plan, which highlights initiatives that will support a thriving Boston by expanding opportunity, supporting a dynamic economy, enhancing quality of life and preparing for climate change. All events as part of Imagine Boston week are free and open to the public, andregistration is encouraged. Wednesday, November 30 Enhancing Economic Mobility and Innovation Join us on a walking tour of Dudley Square, starting at Hibernian Hall, where we will discuss the area's evolution and opportunities for job growth and training in Roxbury and citywide. Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley St. 3:30-5pm The Future of Boston's Education Join us at the Bolling Building for a panel and discussion about how we can prepare learners of all ages for quality careers and create multiple pathways to success. Bolling Building 2300 Washington Street 5:30-7pm Thursday, December 1 Generating Networks of Opportunity: Investing along the Fairmount Corridor Meet us at South Station for a round-trip excursion on the Fairmount line to discuss coordinated investments to expand opportunity for residents and strengthen connections between key neighborhoods and the city's economic centers. South Station Meet under arrivals/ depar- tures board 4:30-6:30pm Friday, December 2 A Mixed-Use Downtown Meet us at the Burnham Building at 10 Summer Street where we will tour Downtown Crossing, the Theater District, Chinatown, the Leather District and South Station, learning about how the downtown has evolved recently and sharing our vision for mixed-use job centers and public realm improvements in the commercial core. Start: Burnham Building 10 Summer Street 4:00-5:30pm Saturday, December 3 Enhancing Our Neighborhoods and Completing the Emerald Necklace Starting at the Hubway Station at Blue Hill Ave. and Columbia Road, join City leaders for a tour from Franklin Park to Moakley Park and hear about the City's vision to connect Boston's neighborhoods and open spaces Start: Hubway Station at Blue Hill Ave & Columbia Rd. 10:00am- 12:00pm Enhancing and Expanding Neighborhoods Meet us at Brighton Music Hall and join us for a tour of Beacon Yards and Allston as we discuss our vision to enhance existing neighborhoods to improve neighborhood vitality, services, and affordability, as well as our complementary vision of expanding neighborhoods by creating new mixed-use neighborhoods at the edges of existing neighborhoods. Start: Brighton Music Hall 158 Brighton Ave. 2-4pm Sunday, December 4 A Waterfront for Future Generations Join Imagine Boston on a round-trip ferry ride from East Boston's Piers Park to Rowes Wharf and learn more about how we can encourage an active public realm and new open spaces, support existing and emerging job centers, and prepare for climate change along our waterfront. Start: Piers Park Conclude: Rowes Wharf 10:30-1pm Monday, December 5 Boston By The Numbers:  How do we plan, knowing the trends shaping Boston now and in the future? Come to the Mattapan Health Center and discover the data and trends around our city's growth, jointly presented by Imagine Boston and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA). Mattapan Health Center 1575 Blue Hill Ave. 6:30-8pm ABOUT IMAGINE BOSTON 2030 Imagine Boston 2030, the first city-wide planning effort in 50 years, is Mayor Martin J. Walsh's initiative that will create a framework to guide the preservation, enhancement, and responsible growth of our city between now and 2030, with input from the public. This citywide plan will identify investments and strategies to provide quality of life and increase affordability, drive inclusive economic growth, promote a healthy environment and adapt to climate change and invest in infrastructure, open space and culture. For more information, please visit Imagine.Boston.gov.

杭亭頓劇院明年4月將表揚波市長馬丁華殊

MAYOR MARTIN J. WALSH AND TONY AWARD WINNER BILLY PORTER TO BE HONORED AT HUNTINGTON THEATRE COMPANY’S SPOTLIGHT SPECTACULAR MONDAY, APRIL 24, 2017

(BOSTON) – Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Tony Award-winning artist and Topdog/Underdog director Billy Porter will be honored with the Wimberly Award at the 2017 Spotlight Spectacular on Monday, April 24, 2017. The Huntington’s festive annual event raises money to support the Huntington’s programs, including its award-winning youth, education, and community initiatives that reach more than 30,000 annually.

“Mayor Walsh is deeply committed to the arts in Boston,” says Managing Director Michael Maso. “During his tenure, his office has worked to ensure that arts and culture remain a top priority in the city. Mayor Walsh played the critical role in helping the Huntington stay on Huntington Avenue and because of his leadership, the Huntington is now able to embark on a new chapter in its history. Everyone who cares about theatre in Boston and the Huntington’s role in our cultural community is in his debt. It is a privilege to be able to honor him at the Spotlight Spectacular.”

“Billy Porter directed a sizzling remount of George C. Wolfe’s The Colored Museum in 2015, and we will welcome him back this spring to direct Suzan-Lori Parks’ Topdog/Underdog,” says Artistic Director Peter DuBois. “Billy has proven that he is a man of boundless talent. We are delighted to honor Billy’s work at the Huntington and his many contributions to the American theatre community in April.”

Designed by Rafanelli Events, the lights come up at 6pm at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts and will feature a cocktail reception, a live auction offering one-of-a-kind items, a seated dinner provided by Max Ultimate Food, the presentation of the Wimberly Awards, and entertainment. The Gerard & Sherryl Cohen Award for Excellence will be given to two Huntington staff members who consistently go above and beyond in their contribution to the company. Guests will also have the opportunity to “Sponsor a Class” in support of the Huntington’s student matinee program and other education initiatives. Additional funds to support the Huntington will be raised through an online auction that will run from April 7 – 28, 21017.

CITY OF BOSTON AWARDED $50,000 FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ASSESSMENT

CITY OF BOSTON AWARDED $50,000 FOR SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER ASSESSMENT

BOSTON - Monday, November 28, 2016 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh, in partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation (BCBSMAF), today announced the City of Boston has been selected to receive a $50,000 Special Initiatives Grant to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, the first step towards developing Boston's first ever citywide strategy for prevention of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs). The resulting assessment will be used to map current prevention efforts, increase access to underserved high-risk youth, and catalyze future investments in prevention. The Mayor's Office of Recovery Services (ORS) will use the findings of this assessment to develop a strategic plan to set prevention priorities and build comprehensive responses across the city. "Too many Bostonians know firsthand the devastation that substance abuse causes in our City's families and neighborhoods," said Mayor Walsh. "This assessment will help provide a holistic overview that identifies gaps in coordination among the services and programs available for those struggling with addiction so that together we can build an unbreakable chain of recovery services. I thank the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation for their continued support in our recovery efforts, and look forward to using the findings of this assessment to strengthen Boston's recovery service system." "Through this partnership, we have a unique opportunity to collaborate with the City of Boston to include prevention education as part of the strategy to fight the opioid epidemic that has claimed so many lives in the city of Boston," said Audrey Shelto, President of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. A six month process will begin in December to conduct a community needs assessment of drug and alcohol prevention programming, as well as an identification of best practice models and recommendations for the City of Boston. The assessment and work plan will consist of: Continued engagement with community stakeholders, with a particular focus on promoting diversity and increasing health equity across all Boston neighborhoods;   An environmental scan, including a service and gap analysis;   Review of promising practices resulting in a data informed, concrete, and actionable plan for using resources effectively;   A Youth Prevention Advisory Group - comprised of local youth substance use experts and key community stakeholders - will also be assembled to help guide this process. This effort will consist of collaborative efforts with community health centers, after-school programs, public/private schools, and faith-based partners to create a comprehensive city/county-wide prevention strategy. This process will allow ORS to be prepared to provide policy options or other recommendations that will address the current gaps in capacity and prevention needs. It will also better align the City's prevention services with best practices and lead to an innovative model for the City of Boston. "Identifying both strengths and gaps in current prevention efforts is key to continuing to grow and strengthen the work being done through a number of partnerships with public health, our health care partners, and the City," said BPHC Executive Director Monica Valdes Lupi, JD, MPH. "We're grateful for MGH's long term commitment to addressing the national opioid epidemic, a public health issue that is deeply impacting Boston residents." "Under this partnership with BCBSMAF, the Mayor's Office of Recovery Services has a unique opportunity to comprehensively expand the scope of its prevention efforts to fully support our young people and their families," said Jen Tracey, Director of the Office of Recovery Services. In 2015, BCBSMAF partnered with the City of Boston to create Addiction and Recovery Services in the City of Boston, a Blueprint for Building a Better System of Care, a report on the status of substance abuse and addiction in the City of Boston. This report led to the creation of ORS and helped guide the office through its first year. ORS' initial efforts, rooted in BCBSMAF's findings, have led to tangible cross-agency coordination within the City, and successful advocacy for policy changes to enhance recovery services across Boston. In September, Mayor Walsh launched 311 for Recovery Services, the City of Boston's hotline support system designed to help people struggling with substance use and addiction to access recovery resources.

Baker-Polito Administration Reaches Agreement with Transportation Network Companies to Begin Implementation of Nation's Most Comprehensive State Background Checks

Baker-Polito Administration Reaches Agreement with Transportation Network Companies to Begin Implementation of Nation's Most Comprehensive State Background Checks

Voluntary agreements with Uber and Lyft begins implementation of public safety requirements of new TNC law one year ahead of schedule

BOSTON – Today, the Baker-Polito Administration announced that the two largest Transportation Network Companies (TNC) in Massachusetts have entered into agreements with the state, ensuring the immediate implementation of the most stringent ride-for-hire background check system of any state in the country. 

The agreements were executed individually between the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Uber and Lyft. The agreements require the companies to begin background checks for all TNC drivers operating within the Commonwealth by January 6, 2017, and guarantees that every TNC driver in the Commonwealth will have passed the state background check no later than April 3, 2017.  

“The safety and security of the riding public is our top priority, and I am pleased this agreement will set a national standard for the most comprehensive state background checks for TNC drivers in the country,” said Governor Charlie Baker. “With the signing of these agreements, consumers who take advantage of the innovative technology services provided by Transportation Network Companies can have confidence that the driver has undergone a thorough background check that includes both criminal and driving records.”

Background checks will begin a year ahead of schedule, highlighting the administration’s commitment to prioritizing the safety of consumers utilizing transportation network services in accordance with An Act Regulating Transportation Network Companies.

“It is incredibly important that drivers employed with Transportation Network Companies are fully vetted before transporting people, along with their families, to their destinations,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “By taking proactive steps with Uber and Lyft, our Administration is underscoring our dedication to safe travel options for all.”

Under the voluntary agreements, background checks will be conducted by the DPU’s newly created Transportation Network Company Division. Drivers employed by Uber and Lyft will undergo a full state Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check, including confirmation that the driver is not a registered sex offender. Additionally, drivers will be subjected to a bi-annual national commercial background check conducted by the TNC companies. Drivers who do not meet the suitability standards set forth in the agreements will not be permitted to operate in Massachusetts.

  

“Transportation network companies have driven a tremendous amount of change in this industry, and with that change comes a responsibility to make sure that passengers using these services are as safe as they can be,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Daniel Bennett. “I am pleased that the leading transportation network companies have agreed to have their drivers undergo a full state Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) background check.”

In August, Governor Charlie Baker signed bipartisan legislation that created a modern statewide regulatory framework for TNCs within Massachusetts. The legislation, H. 4570, includes several components for the protection of consumers including support for transparent pricing, properly marked and inspected vehicles, clear insurance standards, authorization of service at Boston Logan International Airport and the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), and the strongest state background check requirements in the nation.

“Public safety is the highest priority of the Department of Public Utilities’ Transportation Network Company Division,” said Department of Public Utilities Chairman Angela O’Connor. “By entering into these agreements, the TNC Division can immediately implement a comprehensive background check system that will protect consumers and enhance public safety, while allowing cutting edge technology companies to succeed here in the Commonwealth.”

As public safety aspects are implemented under these agreements, the DPU will continue to prepare draft regulations for public review and comment in 2017, ensuring that all remaining aspects of the TNC law are implemented on schedule.

華埠社區議會議員改選連續三年等額當選

              (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導) 波士頓華埠社區議會(CNC)11月27日在桑坦德銀行夏利臣街分行辦理年度改選，共約218人出席投票，7名議員席位由競選連任者等額當選。這是華埠社區議會又一次的等額當選選舉，也是過去這3年來的連續第3次。

                         7名當選議員的類別及得票數分別為，團體類，余麗媖152票，鄺炎彬97票，機構類曾雪清130票，其他類阮鴻燦125票，居民類黃競雄165票，游誠康148票，商戶類梅沛傑116票。

                         這7人大都在華埠社區內十分活躍，具多重身分。其中的余麗英現為波士頓華埠獅子會會長，紐英倫余風彩棠副主席，紐英崙廣東同鄉總會共同會長，華人經濟發展協會董事。武士(Samurai)餐廳東主鄺炎彬既是溯源公所候任主席，也是華商會成員。 阮鴻燦卸任紐英崙中華公所主席後，現為阮氏公所主席。

                        其他的當選者分別為塔芙茨醫院社區健康主任曾雪清，”燒酒”餐廳東主梅沛傑，在亞裔青年會(YES)擔任要職的黃競雄，游誠康。

                      根據歷年紀錄，華埠社區議會2015年當選的8名議員為機構類雷國輝，其他類陳偉民，梅麗梨，居民類李有香，李麗嫦，Raymond Ptau，商戶類周樹昂，鄺炎彬。其中一個席位是補選。

                     2014年當選者為其他類陳灼鋆，機構類梅伍銀寬(中華耆英會)，陳魯誠(華埠王氏青年會)，組織類李洪文，陳文浩(至孝篤親公所)，商戶類陳國航(見聞旅行社)，梅佩凡(龍鳳酒樓)。

華埠社區議會成立於1980年代，是一個波士頓市政府認可，已有三十多年歷史的社區組織，共有機構，商戶，組織，居民及其他等5個類別的議員共21人，每年改選7人，各任期3年，每年一月改選下一屆議會主席。

過去這3、4年來，華埠社區議會幾乎每年都是有多少個席位空缺，就只有多少個人參選，部分在位議員不斷連選連任，有些人甚至已在位十幾，廿年，最新的二人，鄺炎彬及Raymond Plau也都去年就已當選了，今年的華埠社區議會參選議員又一度等額當選，再度引發了社區內到底有多少人知道，關心，這組織又到底為社區發揮了什麼作用的疑問。

MAYOR WALSH LAUNCHES "#5onMain" CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

MAYOR WALSH LAUNCHES "#5onMain" CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON

BOSTON - Saturday, November 26, 2016 -  Mayor Martin J. Walsh today kicked off the City of Boston's annual "Holidays on Main Streets" campaign, a small business initiative to encourage Boston residents to shop local this holiday season. At the celebration held at the Roslindale Village Main Street holiday tree lighting, Mayor Walsh announced the relaunch of the "#5onMain" challenge, and recognized Small Business Saturday and related activities throughout the City of Boston Main Street Districts. "I'm urging every holiday shopper to enjoy what our Main Street districts have to offer this holiday season by participating in the '5 on Main' challenge," said Mayor Walsh. "Our Main Street districts are an important part of our local economy. Out of every dollar spent in a local business district, 58 cents will be returned to that community, fueling our local economies and contributing to more vibrant neighborhoods." Mayor Walsh's "#5onMain" challenge is designed to inspire holiday shoppers to support Main Streets and other local commercial districts during the holiday season. Participants pledge to support local businesses at least five times during the holiday season, either by purchasing gifts, dining or participating in local holiday events in Main Streets districts. Holiday shoppers are encouraged to accept the challenge via social media, using the hashtag "#5onMain." Recent data from Deloitte University Press' 30th Annual Holiday Survey indicates that there will be an increase in consumer holiday spending, with average holiday spending projected at $1,462 in 2015, up from $1,299 in 2014. The survey shows although consumers are moving to shopping online, they still prefer to buy locally and in-store to support their local community and economy, find one-of-a-kind gifts and enjoy the convenience of shopping in their neighborhoods. According to the Small Business Association, nearly half of the working adults in Massachusetts are employed by a small business. To participate in the Mayor's Holiday Challenge on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook, use the hashtag #5onMain. In order to help shoppers and businesses participate in the Challenge, draft tweets for participants are available in the social media kit found here and a package of shareable graphics can be found here. For a list of Main Streets districts and to learn more about the program, visit: https://www.boston.gov/economic-development/boston-main-streets.

羅德島克蘭斯頓市新添首家華裔耆英中心

羅德島州克蘭斯頓市日前喜添"公園大道耆英服務中心(Park Avenue Senior Care)，克蘭斯頓市市長馮偉傑(Allan W. Fung)應邀剪綵，坦言格外高興，因為這不但是克蘭斯頓市又多了一家新企業，而且創辦人亓靄雲(Irene Qi)是華裔，曾任羅德島華人協會理事。

公園大道耆英護理座落在克蘭斯頓市公園大道1049號(1049 Park Ave., Cranston, RI)，也是1738年成立的克蘭斯頓哥倫布武士會(Cranston Knights of Columbus Council)原址一樓，翻新後現在是個在專業護理環境下，為需要援助耆英提供日間服務的機構。

克蘭斯頓市市長馮偉傑(前左三)和創辦者亓靄雲(右三)
等人為"公園大道老人中心"開幕剪綵。(馮偉傑提供)

該機構精擅文化多元化，既是羅德島州內首個，也是唯一一個提供華裔活動，食物及文化的耆英日間護理中心。員工能說多種語言，包括英語，廣東話，普通話，菲律賓語，斯瓦希里語，泰塔語等。

公園大道耆英護理為需要援助的老年人提供很廣泛的醫療，認知及社會服務，藉以維持老人家們的社會參與，成長，進步。這結構化的成人日間保健計劃既讓照顧者感到安心，也為耆英提供了有監督的，安全和滋養的環境。

克蘭斯頓市市長馮偉傑(左三)，羅德島華人協會會長吳子平
(右三)，陳毅文(右二)等嘉賓出席開幕慶典。(馮偉傑提供)

克蘭斯頓市市長馮偉傑(中)頒發表揚狀給
公園大道老人中心創辦人亓靄雲(左)等人。
(馮偉傑堤共)

僑委會金僑獎 打造華人藝術交流平台

僑務委員會副委員長田秋堇（後排左五）、主任秘書張良民（後排
左二）及澳洲昆士蘭州貿易暨投資辦事處駐台代表戴維明（後排
右四）與2016金僑獎「世界華影」得主合影留念。

2016金僑獎「世界華影」頒獎典禮25日在僑務委員會舉行，副委員長田秋堇偕同主任秘書張良民到場頒獎。今年金僑獎短片組冠軍由旅澳僑胞陳俊仰獲得，澳洲昆士蘭州貿易暨投資辦事處駐台代表戴維明（Murray Davis）特別出席致賀。

2016金僑獎「世界華影」短片組冠軍作品「布袋的馬拉松」。

田秋堇表示，金僑獎自2009年設立以來，吸引全球眾多作品參賽，來自緬甸、甫以「再見瓦城」奪得法國亞眠影展國際競賽單元最佳影片的僑生導演趙德胤，就曾於2009年及2010年參加過金僑獎短片徵選並獲佳績。今年金僑獎共吸引來自五大洲超過24個國家地區的作品參賽。

2016金僑獎「世界華影」短片組亞軍作品「第十二次搬家」。

除了趙德胤，歷年來還有數位金僑獎參賽者，也在世界各大影展綻放耀眼光芒，像是以「乒乓」獲2016年紐約翠貝卡影展最佳學生短片獎的楊婕，以及以紀錄片「挖洞子」入圍2014年波蘭華沙影展的緬甸僑生導演李永超等。

2016金僑獎「世界華影」短片組季軍作品「童玩阿伯」。

台灣女婿戴維明代表表示，台灣是澳洲重要的貿易夥伴，來自台灣的觀光客、留學生、移民及度假打工的年輕人，對澳洲也帶來正面積極的影響。

2016金僑獎「世界華影」照片組冠軍作品「第二個家」。

   短片組冠軍陳俊仰談到拍攝影片的初衷，是希望把海外台灣人奮鬥的故事記錄下來。在他的得獎短片「布袋的馬拉松」中，故事主角每年穿著官將首服飾，參加黃金海岸國際馬拉松大賽，吸引眾人目光，也讓更多人因此認識台灣。

照片組冠軍得主黃約瑟來自馬來西亞，在台灣求學已8年。他從馬來西亞坐飛機回台灣時，看到桃園機場停機坪的國旗，忍不住拿起相機記錄下來，這張照片「第二個家」為他贏得冠軍獎座。

2016金僑獎「世界華影」照片組亞軍作品「飲水思源」短片組亞軍「第十二次搬家」，作者為高智鵬與莊凱雯，拍攝英國格拉斯哥台灣舞者的搬家心路歷程，融合舞蹈的表現方式吸引評審青睞；季軍「童玩阿伯」是史冀儒的作品，描述馬來西亞國寶級童玩達人在當地推動台灣民俗技藝的故事。照片組亞軍袁君德的「飲水思源」，是巴西華僑媽媽帶著孩子到國父紀念館參觀，小女孩與國父畫像互動的感人畫面；「家鄉的味道」是馬來西亞僑生徐國華鏡頭前的台灣街景，讓人回憶起故鄉，獲得照片組季軍。更多得獎作品介紹，請參考活動網站（video.ocacmactv.net）。(僑委會提供)

2016金僑獎「世界華影」照片組季軍作品「家鄉的味道」。