全美亞裔婦女會慶11週年

【亞裔婦女會11週年慶  表揚中華國粹社區精英】

駐波士頓臺北經文處副處長陳銘俊(左三)和波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉

(右三)頒贈感謝狀及題辭以表彰全美亞裔婦女會和會長黎雯(中)的貢獻

全美亞裔婦女會於8月27日在華埠舉辦第11屆慶祝餐舞會，並表揚本地區中華文化國寶級人物與社區精英領袖，也安排歌唱、舞蹈等文娛節目，共計200餘位僑學各界人士參加，場面熱絡。

全美亞裔婦女會會長黎雯(前排右六)介紹本年接受表揚的中華文化

國寶級人物與社區精英領袖

駐波士頓臺北經文處副處長陳銘俊和波士頓僑教中心主任歐宏偉應邀出席致賀，並分別代表處長賴銘琪以及僑務委員會委員長吳新興博士，頒贈感謝狀及題辭以表彰會長黎雯對中華民國政府的長期支持，以及致力推展女性自主權能與性別平權的貢獻；歐宏偉也特別推崇今年接受表揚的書法名家吳紹營老師，他在今年波士頓地區正體漢字文化節系列活動中，以書法展現正體中文之美，對於推展我國傳統文化貢獻卓著。

全美亞裔婦女會會長黎雯(前中)鼓勵女性勇於展現才華，為自己活出

精彩的人生

另外，麻州州長貝克、昆西市長、波士頓市長華殊和市議長吳弭等人，也提前致贈賀狀，在會中由會長黎雯、內科醫生余國峰博士、明記鮮雞店店東譚達兒、國樂大師郭雅志和星樂團代表等人代表接受。

黎雯表示，今年特別以「輝煌絕代、創意匯集」為題，慶祝婦女會成立11週年，鼓勵女性勇於展現才華，為自己活出精彩的人生，且該會成立的宗旨也要擴大性別平權的理念，因此，也要表揚中華國粹代表性人物和華裔社區中各領域的傑出人士，希望亞裔各界在波士頓主流社會，也能發光發熱。(圖與文均由波士頓僑教中心提供)

波士頓市長的火花會新委員名單出爐 三名華人

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 2017- 2018 SPARK BOSTON COUNCIL Members poised to inspire civic leadership among Boston's young adults

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the newly selected Mayor's 2017- 2018 SPARK Boston Council. The diverse, 38-member group will spend the next 12 months working to continue to open up new lines of communication between young adults and leaders in City government. "Having the largest amount of millennials of any other U.S. city, it is critical to continue to make sure the next generation of Boston residents are able to be civically-engaged and offer their opinions and potential solutions to problems of today and tomorrow," said Mayor Walsh. "I look forward to working with these talented young people and hearing their ideas on how to make Boston a better city for all Bostonians." The SPARK Boston Council is comprised of 38 Boston residents, who live in 20 different neighborhoods across Boston. This group includes entrepreneurs, designers, social workers, restaurant professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, community organizers, veterans and representatives from many other industries across the public and private sectors. Approximately a third of the Council are native Bostonians, while others grew up as far away as France, Cape Verde, India and Spain. "SPARK Boston offers Boston millennials the chance to be characters in the story of our ever-changing city, not just readers," said Amy Mahler, SPARK Boston Director. "This year's Council will create new programming and resources to answer the policy and social needs of our peers, advocate for and connect millennials to City leaders and programs, and engage our generation in Boston's civic life." SPARK Boston, housed in the Mayor's Civic Engagement Cabinet, is responsible for advising Mayor Walsh on issues affecting the millennial population and working with City departments and community stakeholders to help solve those issues. The Council holds general meetings once a month and puts on programs focusing on connecting millennials with these partners. Programs include neighborhood meet-ups, salary negotiation workshops, and Chief Chats, a new series of events which allows citizens to hear directly from Mayor Walsh's Cabinet Chiefs on a variety of issues and ask questions on those subjects. The 2017-2018 Council includes: Alexis Walls, Allston Jackie Lender, Allston Neel Desai, Back Bay Mikaila Waters, Back Bay Michael Winston, Bay Village Paige Friedlander, Beacon Hill Catalina Ocampo, Brighton Patricia Cahill, Brighton Emily Murphy, Charlestown Jenna DeAngelo, Chinatown Agostinha Depina, Dorchester Gabrielle Sims, Dorchester Christopher Walker, Dorchester Yusuf Ali, Dorchester Francis Huynh, Dorchester Kevin Walther, Downtown Crossing Devon Williams, East Boston Daniel Shea, East Boston Siddhi Doshi, Fenway Darcel Hunt-Finegold, Hyde Park Rosa Herrero de Andres, Jamaica Plain Carmel Levy, Jamaica Plain Paul Gels, Jamaica Plain Fernando Rodriguez, Jamaica Plain Shanice Wallace, Mattapan David Wu, Mission Hill Helen Sharma, Mission Hill Rourke Harrington, North End Maggie Walsh, North End Andrea Clavijo, North End Ying Wang, Roslindale Keveisha Robinson- Clark, Roxbury Matt Parker, Roxbury Michael Yu, South Boston Shane Dunn, South Boston Alexandria de Aranzeta, South End Constance Fontanet, South End Michaela Hughes, West Roxbury For more information, visit sparkbos.com.

MAYOR WALSH AND VIETAID CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF UPPER WASHINGTON STREET HOUSING

MAYOR WALSH AND VIETAID CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF UPPER WASHINGTON STREET HOUSING Event marked opening of 35 new units of affordable rental housing and retail space in Dorchester

BOSTON - Tuesday, August 29, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today joined the Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID), Trinity Management, the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, local and state officials, and Upper Washington residents and commercial tenants to celebrate the grand opening for 35 new apartments, and 3,400 square-feet of retail space on Washington Street in Four Corners. The more than $15 million project, developed by the VietAID, created 35 affordable new units of rental housing for families earning 60 percent or less of Area Median Income. The construction project also generated more than 180 construction jobs. "I am proud that the City of Boston's commitment to this project helped create 35 new homes -- homes that will help ensure that the people who help make this neighborhood the thriving, vibrant place it is will be able to stay in their community," said Mayor Walsh. "Boston is lucky to have this exemplary team of builders, designers, and partners who worked so closely together to create more affordable housing for working people in Dorchester." Located in the Four Corners on the site of an abandoned auto-body shop that is within a quarter mile of the new Four Corners/Geneva stop on the Fairmount Line and multiple bus lines, Upper Washington includes two buildings, of three and four stories, on opposite sides of the 322 - 338 block of Washington Street. Both buildings have first floor commercial and community space, with affordable rental units on the upper floors. The project includes five one-bedroom, 21 two-bedroom, and 9 three-bedroom units, all geared toward those earning no more than 60 percent of the area's median income, with some reserved for families earning or less of AMI. The project has provided a new home for nine previously homeless families. It also contains over 3,400 square feet of commercial space, and houses the offices of the Four Corners Main Streets organization and a brand new yoga studio, Four Corners Yoga & Wellness. Surface parking is located in the back and underneath the buildings. "Today, VietAID is pleased to announce the opening of its fifth affordable housing project in Dorchester," said VietAID Board President Kim T. Thai. "The Four Corners project is a mixed used development with 35 affordable housing units including two vibrant community based commercial spaces. We look forward to delivering benefits to the larger Dorchester community and to create more successful affordable housing developments.  We thank our supporters, funders, city, state, and federal agencies in helping us realize our goals." Funding for the more than $15 million rental housing development was made possible through a variety of funding sources, including more than $2 million from the City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development and the Neighborhood Housing Trust Fund. Additionally, the project received Federal and State Tax Credits, and Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development contributed more than $2 million in funding. In accordance with the City of Boston's Green Affordable Housing Program, the building utilized several green building design techniques, earning it the distinction of being LEED-Homes Silver certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. "I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to move into my beautiful, brand new apartment with my baby," said Upper Washington resident Dione Teixeira, who also spoke at the event. "My mother and I applied for these apartments, and were both fortunate enough to receive them, so now we are able to live in the same building, making it very easy to support one another. I  was also very pleased with the friendliness and professionalism of the staff at Trinity Management who helped us with the application process." About VietAID The Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (VietAID) was founded in 1994 by members of the Vietnamese American community in Dorchester, to provide comprehensive economic development programs and services to alleviate poverty and advance civic participation in their neighborhood. Since then, VietAID's mission and goals have broadened to focus on building strong and vibrant neighborhoods throughout Dorchester by promoting civic engagement and community building; developing affordable housing and commercial space; providing small business technical assistance and micro-enterprise development; offering high quality child care services and after school programs; and developing community youth leadership.

Governor Baker Appoints Laura Sen to Massport Board

Governor Baker Appoints Laura Sen to Massport Board

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today appointed Laura Sen, the Non-Executive Chairman and former CEO of the BJ’s Wholesale Club, to the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors. Mrs. Sen brings over 30 years of experience in retail management, marketing and logistics to Massport.

“Laura Sen’s extensive management, retail and logistics experience will be a welcome addition to the Massport Board of Directors as operations at Massachusetts’ airports and terminal containers continue to grow and expand,” said Governor Baker. “Her leadership skills and success will help guide Massport’s continued growth and ability to meet the needs of businesses large and small throughout Massachusetts and the region.”

“The Massport Board has an important role in guiding our decision-making and helping to establish our strategic goals,” said Secretary of Transportation and Massport Board Member Stephanie Pollack. “We are looking forward to Laura Sen continuing these efforts while bringing a new perspective to the Board. Her decades of retail leadership and expertise in using data to understand what customers want will help inform our governance going forward.”

“We at Pine Street Inn congratulate Laura Sen on her appointment to the Massport board of directors,” said Lyndia Downie, President & Executive Director, Pine Street Inn. “Laura brings a long and successful history in business leadership and has made a significant impact in the nonprofit sector as well. We are grateful for her many years serving in various volunteer roles, 11 years as a board member, and three years as board chair.”

“Passengers have more time at the airport to wait, therefore making the variety and design of concessions at Logan even more important,” said Dan O’Connell, President and CEO of the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership. “It’s great to add Laura Sen to the Massport Board where her decades of experience in retail as well as her commitment to the community will be put to use.”

Sen’s appointment comes as Michael Angelini, Chairman of the law firm Bowditch & Dewey in Worcester, fulfills his seven-year term on the Board, most recently serving as Chairman.

“Chairman Angelini lent his wealth of knowledge, legal and business expertise and impressive background in public service to Massport,” said Massport CEO Thomas P. Glynn. “We were very fortunate to have him on the Board to help us enhance our strategic planning goals and look forward to welcoming Laura Sen to this new role.”

The Massachusetts Port Authority Board is a seven-member group that oversees Massport, a financially independent authority which owns and operates Boston Logan International Airport, the public container and cruise terminals in the Port of Boston, Hanscom Field, Worcester Regional Airport as well as real estate holdings and public parks in South Boston and East Boston. Board members are not paid for their service. Other Board members include Worcester Sheriff Lew Evangelitis, Duane Jackson, Patricia Jacobs, John Nucci, Sean O’Brien and Secretary of Transportation Stephanie Pollack.

About Laura Sen

As the Non-Executive Chairman of BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc., Sen works with other Board Members to oversee the long-term strategic direction of the Westborough-based company. Sen served as the Chief Executive Officer from February, 2009 to January, 2016 and served as its President from January, 2008 until September, 2015. Ms. Sen was responsible for all day-to-day operations and the more than 24,000 employees. Under her leadership, the company grew the number of retail stores in 14 states along the east coast and increased the annual revenues to nearly $11 billion. Sen earned a Bachelor’s degree from Boston College. A Massachusetts native, Sen has been listed on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in Business and Boston Magazine’s 50 Most Powerful Women. Sen is a board member on several non-profit organizations including the Pine Street Inn, where she serves as Chairwoman, the Asian-American Civic Association, and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Boston City Council Creates Special Committee on Community Preservation Act

Boston City Council Creates Special Committee on Community Preservation Act

The committee will nominate CPC members and oversee its work

Boston - This week the Boston City Council named members of the Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act. This Special Committee will recommend nominees for the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) to be appointed by the City Council, and will monitor the activities of the CPC to encourage transparency and community input. The Special Committee will be chaired by Councilor Michael F. Flaherty (At-Large), with Councilor Andrea J. Campbell (D-4) serving as Vice Chair.

“The Community Preservation Act gives Boston an important tool to fund much needed projects in our neighborhoods,” said Council President Michelle Wu. “With the issue area expertise that these Councilors bring the the Committee, I am confident in the process they will run to evaluate candidates for the CPC. I look forward to working with them and attending hearings to find the right candidates for the City Council to appoint.”

The funds raised under the provisions of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) will fund projects in Boston for affordable housing, open space, and historical preservation. The funds will be distributed by the nine member CPC. Five of those members are appointed by the Mayor according to state statute and the other four are appointed by the City Council. Of those four seats, one person will be appointed who has experience in development, business, finance, or any combination thereof and one person will be appointed who has expertise in open space, affordable housing, historic preservation, or any combination thereof. The remaining seats will be for two people who have a history of involvement in their local communities.

“I thank Council President Wu for her leadership in creating the Special Committee on the Community Preservation Act, and I look forward to continue working with Councilor Campbell and our colleagues on moving forward to set up the Community Preservation Committee (CPC),” said Councilor Michael F. Flaherty. “The Committee will allow us to go through a comprehensive process in making sure that not only does the CPC reflect the City of Boston, but also that funding is being allocated equitably to improve our city.”

"I am honored to continue partnering with Councilor Flaherty as we establish the Council's Community Preservation Committee, a crucial step toward selecting candidates for the CPC and realizing the incredible benefits of the Community Preservation Act in the City of Boston,” said Councilor Andrea Campbell. “I look forward to working with my colleagues and community to select a diverse group of experts and community-involved leaders to serve on the CPC."

The Special Committee will be assisted by a 90-day Working Group that was also created this week. That group will be made up of community members and stakeholders including representatives of the Yes for a Better Boston coalition.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 'HELP FOR HOUSTON' DRIVE

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES  'HELP FOR HOUSTON' DRIVE TO AID THOSE IMPACTED BY HURRICANE HARVEY  City to collect items Tuesday through Thursday this week to ship to Texas

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh. (By Chutze Chou) BOSTON - Monday, August 28, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced that the City of Boston is sponsoring a 'Help for Houston' Drive starting Tuesday, August 29th through Thursday, August 31st and asks residents to contribute items to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey in Texas. The City will be collecting new clothing and blankets, toiletries, diapers, baby formula, and non-perishable food items at multiple locations in Boston: City Hall (3rd Floor Lobby & 5th Floor Mayor's Office Lobby) 1010 Massachusetts Ave (5th Floor) Bolling Building, 2300 Washington St., Roxbury (1st Floor Lobby) 26 Court Street (1st Floor Lobby) Boston Centers for Youth and Families HQ, 1483 Tremont St., Roxbury Boston Centers for Youth and Families sites "Our thoughts are with the people of Texas. So many are struggling during this challenging time. As we have done in other emergencies and which has been done for us, Boston will step up and help through the darkest hours," said Mayor Walsh. "I've made it clear to the Mayor of Houston that Boston is here for them. Let's come together as a city, contribute in any way we can, and show Houston that they have Boston's full support." For more information, please visit www.boston.gov/helpforhouston.

Brighton 麻州大道1505號剪綵(圖片)

曾文棣為BCNC開課講口述歷史製作 (圖片)

藝術家曾文棣在波士頓華埠社區中心的包氏藝術中心開課。(周菊子攝)

以李惠美為主題製作的口述歷史藝術品。

曾文棣。

波士頓華埠牌樓電影節登場 居民圍看"我的中國生活"

伍少文致詞，呂嘉媚翻譯。(周菊子攝)

                    (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)亞美社區發展協會(ACDC)每年一度的華埠牌樓電影節，8月25日晚由五少文執導的"我的中國生活"揭開序幕。今晚(26)，明晚(27)，將放映國際巨星甄子丹主演的”葉問3”，”新流星蝴蝶劍”，藉以標榜波士頓本土華裔電影人的成就。

               ACDC今年的華埠牌樓電影節只選映3部片，全都是波士頓本地人作品。

亞美社區發展協會執行長劉安琪(左)和影片導演伍少文(右)。(周菊子攝)

               伍少文是在波士頓出生，長大，後來到紐約，加州發展，最近回到波士頓的紀錄片導演，製作人。”我的中國生活”以他父親伍經堯為主角，從憶述當年種種，到跟拍如今生活，回台山老家上墳祭祖，赴香港探親會友等經歷，展現了許多移民都有的類似感概與心情。

ACDC青少年中心配合影片，設計了一個很有意義的話題。(周菊子攝)

               25日晚，在電影放映前，伍少文出席致詞。他說在這麼多影片中，他的這部片得以被選中在波士頓華埠放映，對他來說意義很特別，因為他在波士頓出生，上過昆士小學，拉丁學校，”我的中國生活”一片，也是從波士頓華埠開頭的。

               他爸爸當年說了許多次，1966年時為了得到自由，是怎麼樣的走了7天6夜，再游泳4小時，才離開中國，去到香港。

ACDC執行長劉安琪(左)聆聽青少年解釋展示的項目。(周菊子攝)

他在波士頓長大時，一直很為自己的身分，為自己的是中國人感到羞愧，但拍這部片，讓他宛如重生。以前他從來沒想過，是他父親費了多大勁努力，他才有機會接受良好教育，才有可能實現自我夢想。這讓他學到絕不要忘記自己是從哪兒來，更不要忘記是前人的努力，才可能有今日的自己。

伍少文因此非常高興有這機會，讓波士頓華埠居民藉由他的影片，聚在一起，分享彼此的故事，建立感情，互相支持。

               亞美社區發展協會的青少年中心，配合影片，當晚還製作了一個社區人物介紹展，在放映會場邊豎起一塊紙板，邀請民眾就”對你來說，中國表示什麼”這問題，留言表達自己的看法。  

伍經堯在影片中的一幕。(周菊子攝自現場)

伍經堯在影片中的一幕。(周菊子攝自現場)

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波士頓華埠公園搖身變成露天電影院。(周菊子攝)

波士頓華埠牌樓電影節 放映甄子丹電影

            (Boston Orange 周菊子整理報導)亞美社區發展協會(ACDC)每年一度的波士頓華埠牌樓電影節，將從今(25)晚起，在華埠公園(Gate70 Beach StreetBoston, MA, 02111)前一連3日，放映3部電影。

                 亞美社區發展協會的牌樓電影節，今晚5點半開幕，現場將有遊戲，美食等適合一家老少同樂的活動，7點15分由華林派現場表演功夫，7點半開幕式，8點開始放映電影”我的中國生活(My Life in China)”。電影導演伍少文(Ken Ng)將親自出席做介紹。

                   這部紀錄片描述導演本人的父親，1966年中國發生文化大革命，逃來美國，艱苦謀生，定居異域多年後，返鄉探望的生活經歷。

                  這部影片DVD版本長81分鐘，售價19元，包括64分鐘教育內容，供中小學做教材用的教育版，299元，查詢影片詳情可上網https://mylifeinchina.org/。

                  8月26日(週六)晚，7點15分由道徒門(Daoist Gate)示範武當功夫，8點起放映影片”葉問3”。

                   道徒門是由2009年移民來美的武當派弟子周玄雲創辦的功夫組織，在大波士頓少林派林立的大環境中，在中國與少林同名的武當派出現，頗為罕見。

              “葉問3"是2015年的香港電影，由葉偉信執導，甄子丹，張晉，熊黛林，譚耀文主演，故事銜接2010年上映的”葉問2”。維基百科上關於此片的票房紀錄為截至2016年3月8日，全球總票房為7918萬美元，在Box Mojo上的全球票房總數為$156,844,753。

               8月27日(週日)晚，7點15分由麥寶嬋武藝協會示範功夫，8點起放映1992年出品的電影”新流星蝴蝶劍(Butterfly and Sword)”。該片由麥當杰執導，梁朝偉，楊紫瓊，甄子丹，王祖賢等人主演的古裝動作片。電影巨星甄子丹的父親甄雲龍將出席講話。

                 查詢詳情可洽，info@asiancdc.org。

華美福利會下一步英語主任高柏格今日卸任

As many of you may already know, today is my "last day" at AACA. 

My colleague, Shinobu Ando, takes over as Director of our Next Steps Transitional English Program.

I'll be back on a consulting basis through December (no set schedule yet) to help write the DESE grant proposal, so it's possible that our paths may cross sooner than later.  I can hardly walk through this neighborhood without seeing someone I know.

I deeply appreciate all of the support and collaboration you have shown me, in some cases for 20 years or more, and I wish you all the best for good health, happiness and continued success.

Thanks!!

Richard

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Richard Goldberg Director of Education 617-426-9492 ext. 223  |  richard@aaca-boston.org
	Asian American Civic Association Educate. Empower. Employ.aaca-boston.org 87 Tyler Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02111

昆市市長亞裔顧問委員會八月匯報

QMAAAC Update – August 2017/ Quincy Mayor's Asian American Advisory Committee

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1. "The Eye on Quincy TV Show" 

The Summer season ends quickly. "Eye on Quincy" will resume production after the Summer on September 18. Training for new member will begin as well. For those who are interested in the production workshop, please click on http://www.quincyasian.org for details and to fill out the registration form. Feel free also to contact either Jimmy Wong or Betty Yau at 617-376-1298. For more INFO: please check out facebook: Eye on Quincy. 

2. Constituent service - housekeeping notes:

Rat/ rodent control: Rubbish should be secured with tight fitting, durable lids. Doing so helps to prevent animals from getting into your rubbish. 

Bulk item trash pickup: To have TVs, computer monitors, ACs and appliances collected on your trash day, please call Sunrise Scavenger at 617-376-7556 at least two full business days before your scheduled trash day. 

Important dates for Election 2017:

Tuesday, 9-12-2017 - City Preliminary, 

(Wed., 8-23-2017, last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment in the preliminary election.)

Tuesday, 11-7-2017 - Final Election,

(Wed., 10/18/2017, last day to register to vote and to change party enrollment in the final election.) 

For more info and/or to request a voter registration form: cchaudhary@quincyma.gov or 617-376-1144

The Candidates List 2017:

PDF link: http://yausmarketing.bizland.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/candidates_list_2017a.pdf

3. The most updated yard waste schedule 2017 (Sept, 2017 to Dec 2017)

To pick up printed copies at the Mayor's Office, please contact Betty Yau at byau@quincyma.gov

PDF link: http://yausmarketing.bizland.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderfiles/yardwaste_sept_dec2017.pdf

4. Recent Quincy News Headlines:

on Quincy Sun: http://www.theQuincySun.com & on the City’s Web: http://www.quincyma.gov

* K9 Karl Joins Quincy Police Dept

   http://thequincysun.com/2017/08/18/k9-karl-joins-quincy-police-dept/

* High Schools Will Hire Full-Time ADs

   http://thequincysun.com/2017/08/23/high-schools-will-hire-full-time-ads/

* Wednesday (8/23/2017) Deadline To Register For Preliminary Election 

   http://thequincysun.com/2017/08/21/wednesday-deadline-to-register-for-preliminary-election/

* South Shore Bank, Braintree Cooperative Bank Merging

   http://thequincysun.com/2017/07/18/south-shore-bank-braintree-cooperative-bank-merging/

5. What is Quincy 400? 

6. August Moon Festival 

Below is a collage photo taken at the 30th Annual Quincy August Moon Festival with the City of Quincy team.

Just  a reminder: the real date for Mid Autumn Festival for this year is Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017. 

Don't forget moon-gazing. “舉頭望明月，低頭思故鄉。”

7. The "Quincy Monthly Gathering" 

The “Quincy Monthly Gathering” is a self-pay activity which was started in Quincy by a group of Asian community workers in the early 1990s. "New comers" are welcome to join this informal social gathering.

The next gathering is scheduled to Sat., Aug. 26 at 12p at the Pope John Paul II Park near the Staples in Dorchester 

The evite link: http://evite.me/s1hxGFgQ5D

To request an evite to the gathering to meet new and old friends, feel free to write an email to Betty Yau at Kfyau@aol.com or byau@quincyma.gov

Until next time.

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Yau, (member) 
co-writer: Tom Fabrizio of the City of Quincy 
on behalf of

Fire Inspector Jimmy Wong (co-chair)

Mayor's Asian American Advisory Committee

(producer of the "Eye on Quincy" TV Show:)

Vision:

to help create a unified community environment.

Mission:

to provide a bridge between the City and the Asian American residents

Who we are:

We are a dedicated volunteer group. Many of us are Chinese Americans and long time Quincy residents. Our enthusiasm on community matters makes us realize that civil responsibilities are as equally important as civil rights.
http://www.quincyasian.org
facebook: eye on quincy
617-376-1298