July 11, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Come have your photo taken and be part of a public art campaign for Downtown Crossing. At Summer Street and Washington Street in Downtown Crossing.

Tuesday, July 15 11:30am - 7:30pm

Wednesday, July 16 11:30am - 7:30pm

Thursday, July 17  8:00am - 3:00pm

Download the full-size Downtown Crossing: Have We Met Yet? flyer here.

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July 11, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Update 7-14-08: The flyer has the incorrect weekday of Thursday. The date is still 7-23 but is on a Wednesday.

Public Meeting on proposed Boston Arts Academy School for Parcel 12
Date: July 23, 2008
Time: 6:30pm
Where: Josiah Quincy School Cafeteria

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June 17, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Chinatown Bike-a-thon Sunday June 22, 2008
- 9:00am registration time
- 2:00pm picnic for riders & friends

A fun way to get to get some fresh air, exercise and support the Chinese Progressive Association’s youth leadership development program, Chinese Youth Initiative (CYI).

For over fourteen years, the Chinese Youth Initiative has brought together Asian American youth from all over the Boston area. The mission of CYI is to develop young leadership in the Chinese American community. A summer and year-round internship gives high school students the opportunity to get involved in the Chinatown community. This year, money raised will help us expand the program to include 6 full-year internships for high school students.

Route:
- Begin @ Herter Park (see map), 14 mile loop along the beautiful Charles River.

Please fill out registration form and send it back to us by June 15th. Sponsor sheets will be collected day of bike-a-thon. For more information visit http://www.cpaboston.org, email Pong Louie (pong@cpaboston.org) or call 617-357-4499.

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June 11, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

Meet The Author: Amy Kwei (桂張斯麗)
Intrigue in the House of Wong

Saturday, June 14. 1 to 3:00 pm
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center (BCNC)
38 Ash St., Boston

Local author Amy Kwei will read her first novel, Intrigue in the House of Wong. Wendy Wong, a Chinese American teenager whose family-owned restaurant just moved from Chinatown New York to the posh Upper East Side. Wendy befriends her neighbors and helps to integrate her family into the new community. Intrigue and suspense abounds when Wendy and her boyfriend are kidnapped. The two teens manage to escape and even rescue the Israeli Ambassador.

This action-packed novel combines mystery and humor, explores the experiences of a Chinese American youngster who successfully straddles two cultures.

Suitable for 6th to 12th grade readers and adults, this book will be for sale at a discounted price and available for signing.  Proceeds benefit BCNC’s Youth Center. This event is free. Families are welcome.

RSVP: 617-635-5129 or info@bcnc.net.

BCNC is located at 38 Ash St., corner of Oak Street between Washington St and Harrison Ave. T stop: New England Medical Center on the Orange line.

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June 6, 2008 by Chinatown Blogger.

The 2008 Dragon Boat Festival will be hosted this Sunday, June 8 from 12pm-5pm on the Charles River. For more information visit http://www.bostondragonboat.org/

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