October's TJX Outstanding Volunteer Award Recipient:
Joyce Wu
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Joyce Wu has been volunteering with BCNC the last few years by providing graphic design. Since 2008, she designed the annual Chinese New Year banquet invitation and program book. The banquet usually has a very tight timeline and Joyce would spend evenings and weekends to work with us and meet deadlines. She is currently helping to design a bilingual brochure for BCNC. She is professional, easy to work with and open to suggestions and ideas. Joyce puts in her time, creativity and commitment to help BCNC.
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Elaine Ng awarded prestigious Barr Fellowship
We are proud to announce our Executive Director, Elaine Ng, has been awarded a Barr Foundation fellowship in recognition of her work with children, youth and families. She is one of 12 Boston leaders to receive the fellowship. The Barr Fellows Program honors the contributions of the most gifted and experienced leaders in the Boston area. Read more . . .
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 East meets West: Healthy Cooking
In October, Family Services held a weekly Healthy Cooking Class for immigrant parents. Each week, parents learned nutrition and how to cook healthy American foods for their families. Check out this video on the class.
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Comcast Day of Service
On October 19th, BCNC welcomed volunteers from Comcast for a day of service. BCNC appreciated how Comcast employees helped organize the Early Education and Adult Education library and read to children in the Acorn Center for Early Education and Care. Check out photos here.
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Senator Chang-Diaz commends BCNC as fantastic investment
On October 20th, the Board hosted a reception to thank our Red Envelope Circle, a group of leadership donors who, through their support, show commitment to building a stronger community. Guest speaker Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz hailed BCNC as a premier organization and noted, "BCNC is a vital link for the immigrant communities to ease their transition to new lives in the US and your donation to BCNC is a fantastic investment you can make that guarantees positive returns." Check out more photos here.
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Treasures from the Forbidden City: Curator Luncheon
Peabody Essex Museum
Sat, December 11, 12 Noon to 2:00 pm
$75 per person
Proceeds support BCNC Arts and Enrichment program.
Join BCNC and Nancy Berliner, Curator of Chinese Art and Culture, for a private 3-course lunch and discussion of the new exhibit Treasures from the Forbidden City. After the lunch, enjoy a free self-guided tour of the exhibit of ninety objects of ceremony and leisure from the private realm of the Qianlong Emperor (r.1736-1796), from the Forbidden City.
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Fresh Ink: Ten Takes on Chinese Tradition
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
November 20, 2010-February 13, 2011
Ten contemporary Chinese artists present new works created in direct response to masterpieces in the MFA's collection. To celebrate this exhibit, the first 5 people to email us at info@bcnc.net will receive 2 VIP passes each for free admission to the MFA, generously donated by the MFA.
For the Love of Art: A Conversation with Yu Hong and Liu Xiaodong
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Wed, December 8, 7:00 pm
$10 MFA members, seniors, and students; $13 general admission
Yu Hong and Liu Xiaodong, two of China's leading artists, are now married professors teaching at the same art academy. Hao Sheng, curator of the exhibition "Fresh Ink: Ten Takes on Chinese Tradition," engages the two in a dialogue about their partnership in art and life.
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 Catch a show and make a difference!
Radio City Christmas Spectacular
Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theater Friday, December 10, 5:00 pm Tuesday, December 28, 2:00 pm With a $75 donation, you will receive a dress circle seat to see the famous Rockettes and 100% of the proceeds goes to children's programming at BCNC. Reserve your tickets with Carmen Chan at 617-635-5129 x1053. Tickets have been generously donated by Citi Performing Arts Center.
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Thank you!
Many thanks to Boston Opportunity Fund, Verizon, BCYF-ASCBG, BJ's Foundation and Comcast Foundation for their generous support! |
Founded in 1969, BCNC's mission is to ensure that the children, youth, and families we serve have the resources and
supports to achieve greater economic success and social well-being. Click here for our 2009 Annual Report. Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Inc. Mail Address: 885 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111
Site Address: 38 Ash Street, Boston, MA 02111
Phone: 617-635-5129
Fax: 617-292-6599
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