October 25, 2024 | Vol. 53, Issue 20

The only bilingual Chinese-English Newspaper in New England

Announcements

CORRECTIONS

The cover graphic in the August Moon Issue, published on August 13, 2010, was designed by Tricia K. Fu.

CHINATOWN

Free basic legal considerations workshop for small businesses

This workshop will provide an overview of a number of important business legal topics, the understanding of which can help entrepreneurs and small business owners improve business performance while protecting themselves, their businesses, and their personal assets.

Date:
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Location: Cathay Bank
621 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111.
To RSVP contact Mary:
(617) 933-8488 or mary_deangelis@cathaybank.com
This workshop is hosted by Cathay Bank, Ropes and Gray, Lawyers’ Committee For Civil Rights, and co-sponsored by Chinatown Main Street, Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Asian American Civic Association and Asian Community Development Corporation.

ACDC Films at the Gate:

Every summer, a vacant lot near Boston’s Chinatown Gate becomes a free, outdoor theater, showing Kung-Fu and classic Chinese-language films under the stars.  The Films at the Gate series will take place from Thursday, August 26th to Sunday, August 29th near the the Chinatown Gate. Each night will feature either a classic Kung-Fu or Chinese language film along with short films and performances.  Last year, over 600 people attended the series.

Date: Thursday to Sunday, August 26 to 29, 2010.
The program begins at 7:00pm with a main feature at 8:00pm.
There will be pre-performances before the the main feature.
Films will have English subtitles or summaries will be provided.
Location: Chinatown Gate
Films will be shown on the vacant paved lot on Hudson Street between Beach and Kneeland Streets, just south of the historic Chinatown Gate. Folding chairs will be available on a first-come, first serve basis. Please feel free to bring your own seating and Chinese takeout.
Proceeds from Films at the Gate benefit ACDC and our youth development program, Asian Voice of Organized Youth for Community Empowerment (A-VOYCE).
For more information , please contact:Iris Tan Email:
iris.tan@asiancdc.org
Phone: 617-482-2380 x 216

Annual BCNC Oak Street Fair

WHAT:  The Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. (BCNC) is hosting its 25th annual Oak Street Fair, a family festival that is free and open to the public.  The fair brings a day of fun and activities to children and families, and provides health screening and resources.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

WHERE:
Josiah Quincy School Playground. (corner of Washington Street and Shawmut  Avenue.)

EVENT DETAILS: Activities include music and dance performances, a watermelon eating contest, arts and crafts, face painting, and sushi making.  In addition, there will be free health screenings and Wally the Green Monster from Boston Red Sox will be attending!  Food, drinks, and cotton candy will
be sold.

Sponsors:  To date, sponsors include Platinum Sponsor State Street Corporation, Silver Sponsors TJX Companies, Inc., and South Cove Community health Center.

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