November 27, 2007 by Chinatown Blogger.

Thursday, November 29, 2007
6pm-8pm
Metropolitan, 38 Oak St. Boston (event is free)

What does Chinatown need for the future?
Housing? Jobs? Parks? Library? Community Center? Parking? Etc…?? Come to a presentation on Nov. 29th to to talk about how the Chinatown Gateway can shape the future of our community. The Chinatown Gateway is a 20-acre area on the east side of Chinatown and adjacent to the Leather District and South Station and the last major undeveloped area for the community. The presentation will highlight the accomplishments derived from a two-year community collaborative effort to reclaim the land for Chinatown and to develop a community vision for the future.

For more information contact Chinatown Gateway Coalition info@chinatowngateway.org or 617-357-4499.

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November 26, 2007 by willng24.

Sorry for the late notice, but the official screening of the 2007 World Series Film: Rockies vs. Red Sox will be held tonight (11/26/07) at the Wang Theatre on Tremont St. Supposedly a few of the players will be attending the screening. Tickets range from $25 - $50. The film will be released on DVD tomorrow for your holiday pleasures.

The Around C-Town blogger won’t be there because he’s still recovering from the Pats game last night.  If any of you are in attendance, drop me a line with a review.  Thanks!

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November 18, 2007 by willng24.

Thanksgiving is one of the few holidays that most individuals spend time with their families. Since the news is rather slow in Chinatown this week, I say take time to enjoy the company of good friends and family. I recently had a surprising surge of high school friends who I’ve ran into. It is so nice to see old friends and catch up on the changes in each others lives. Have a great Thanksgiving and spend the time where it matters most…with friends and family.

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November 13, 2007 by Chinatown Blogger.

Our neighbor at One Beacon Street has struck again. He had promised that each time the Trigen plant spews pollution, he would take a photo and send the pics to this blog. The Chinatown Blogger would like to note here that the unnamed neighbor was the first person ever to send photos to this blog.

Here is the excerpt of the email received 11/13 2:55pm:
“I am still here. I have attached pics taken a few minutes ago of smoke blowing towards the Leather District.”

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November 12, 2007 by willng24.

We dedicate today to the individuals who sacrificed so much to maintain our freedom. Even though there currently has been a lot of controversy about our current military operations, I’m extremely thankful that there are individuals who volunteer to make the freedom of America a priority in their life.

During the month of March, many Chinese families take time to honor their fallen family members who served in the military. I find it ironic that the Chinese designate a day to honor their military family members, but I don’t see that these same individuals showing any awareness of the current military operations of America. Do they just not care? This lack of awareness can’t be blamed on a language barrier. So what is the reasoning behind this? I’ve spoken to a few individuals about this and the common excuses include “it doesn’t affect me” and “it isn’t important to me”. Sadly, the lack of care by Chinese Americans translates into less registered voters and potentially future generations carrying the same care level.

We can change this lack of care. Take a moment and speak to those who don’t care about our military and encourage them to speak of it. With any hope, those words will turn into action.

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