It’s Asian American Pacific Islander month in May. Boston has many activities listed on their events page this month to honor our AAPI community!
To commemorate five years of Chinatown’s first arts, cultural, and education center, the Pao Arts Center is holding a special celebration at Mary Soo Hoo Park on the Greenway in May. The event will feature the opening of the “Year of the Tiger” installation by Cheryl Wing-Zi Wong as well as performances by Wah Lum Academy, Jennifer Lin, and accompanying dancers, Bunker Hill Community College student and alumni musicians, and more. May 14, 1-4 p.m., Mary Soo Hoo Park at the Greenway, Boston. Free. paoartscenter.org/events/2022/5thanniversary
Upcoming 5/10, at 7pm: FORJ Newton May Citywide Meeting: In Search of Belonging: A Discussion with Palestinian-American Newtonians
On May 10th, FORJ Newton will host its May Citywide meeting called “In Search of Belonging: A Discussion with Palestinian-American-Newtonians”
This event will offer attendees a valuable opportunity to meet and learn from members of the Newton community who are often invisible or misunderstood.
Attendees will hear Palestinian-American-Newtonians talk about their experiences in Newton, which are varied and complex, and hear their responses to questions raised by the audience.
If you are interested in joining this conversation, please register here!
Citywide Diaper Drive Now Through 5.13, Pick up on 5/14
One in three families struggle to afford diapers, making it even harder for them to buy food and other necessities. Support local families who need diapers!
Sizes requested: newborn — 6
Open boxes are welcome, but please put diapers in labeled plastic sleeves or bags.
Donate diapers at:
1. FamilyACCESS of Newton (492 Waltham St, West Newton)
Drop off inside the front doors from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm when the building is open. Look for a table with a diaper dropoff sign. NO weekend dropoffs.
- FUUSN church (1326 Washington St, West Newton)
Drop off 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Monday-Friday. Enter the back door, and turn left. Follow hallway to Children’s Chapel (last door on the right before entering Parish Hall). - American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum)
Drop off in the main office 7 days a week from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. From the parking lot, enter the glass doors, up the steps, and turn left. - Porch dropoff (33 Hamlin Road, Newton Centre)
Leave your donation on the front porch. - Purchase diapers from our Amazon Wish List.
Diapers will be shipped directly to one of our collection points.
Pick up free diapers for your family on May 14, 7:30am – 12:30pm at:
American Legion Nonantum Post 440 (295 California St, Nonantum)
FamilyACCESS of Newton (492 Waltham St, West Newton)
https://www.newtonneighbors.org/
Lincoln-Eliot Juneteenth Celebration – Thursday, June 16th
Join FORJ and our L-E PTO as we prepare for our second annual Lincoln-Eliot Juneteenth Celebration! Mark your calendars for Thursday, June 16th from 4:30-6:30pm in the playground and our own backyard. We’ll have music and dancing, activities, food, classroom guests and more. Contact Lanni for more information, lanni_harris@yahoo.com.
FAMILIES ORGANIZING FOR RACIAL JUSTICE (FORJ) is a group of diverse Newton families helping our children learn about issues of power and inequality and how to stand up for racial justice. We seek to generate understanding and curiosity about differences in our society, and to work together towards racial equity.