Honoring Lunar New Yr – Cupertino Right this moment

In mild of the Monterey Park capturing that occurred on Lunar New Yr’s eve, cities can count on elevated regulation enforcement presence round celebrations this yr.

“We’re monitoring the tragic occasion that occurred in a single day in Monterey Park. We don’t consider there’s a connection to San José,” tweeted the San Jose Police Division following the capturing. “Out of an abundance of warning we can have a presence at varied occasions occurring all through town”.

You may donate to these affected by the capturing by way of GoFundMe’s verified fundraisers hub here. To study extra about advocating for the Bay Space’ AAPI neighborhood, take a look at Stop AAPI Hate and AAPIP Silicon Valley.

The normal vacation is widely known for 15 days throughout cultural festivals throughout the Bay Space and the world. Regardless of latest tragedies, occasions are nonetheless scheduled for the approaching days as many search consolation in neighborhood gathering.

To characteristic an occasion, e-mail us at newstips@cupertinotoday.com.

Altering Tides Protected Area Café

Digital

Friday, January 27, 6pm-7:30pm

Altering Tides is a Los Angeles-based group advocating for psychological well being throughout the Asian American neighborhood. On Friday, the group will host a digital protected area to collect as a neighborhood and course of feelings across the Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay shootings. The occasion is open to all generations (ages 14 & up), backgrounds, and areas. Register here.

ACCC Digital & In-Particular person New Yr Celebrations

Avenidas Chinese language Neighborhood Heart, 4000 Middlefield Rd, #B-6, Palo Alto

Thursday, January 26, 11am-12:30pm

The Avenidas Chinese language Neighborhood Heart (ACCC) is bidding farewell to the Tiger and whats up to the Yr of the Rabbit. The celebration might be introduced in English and Chinese language and have stay lion dances, music, and different performances. Attendees can be part of in-person or on Zoom. Be taught extra here.

Lunar New Yr-Tet Competition

Eastridge Heart, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose

Friday, January 27-Sunday, January 27, 11am-11pm

UStar Productions will host the biggest Vietnamese Lunar New Yr-Tet Competition in San Jose throughout three days. The free occasion contains lion dancers, contests, Miss Vietnam California, style & magic reveals, carnival rides, and extra. Discover out extra here.

Santana Row Lunar New Yr Celebration

Santana Row Park, 1008 Santana Row, San Jose

Saturday, January 28, 11am-1pm

Get pleasure from stay leisure and partake within the New Yr pink envelope custom at Santana Row on Saturday. Performers will embrace LionDanceMe, Fremont Chinese language Faculty, Harmony Kung Fu, and extra. Have a good time the New Yr with nice in-store gives and eating specials, and enter a giveaway for an opportunity to win a present card to Santana Row. Discover particulars here.

Lunar New Yr Planting at Redwood Grove

Redwood Grove Nature Protect, 482 College Ave, Los Altos

Saturday, January 28, 9am-12pm

Have a good time Lunar New Yr in nature with Grassroots Ecology. Volunteers will plant native crops and take time to understand the act of recent beginnings whereas sharing gratitude for previous roots. Gloves, instruments and lightweight refreshments might be offered. Register here.

Kids’s Discovery Museum Lunar New Yr Particular Occasion

Kids’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Means, San Jose

Saturday, February 4, 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-4:30pm

The Kids’s Discovery Museum’s annual Lunar New Yr celebration brings collectively Chinese language and Vietnamese traditions. The museum will kick off the Yr of the Rabbit (in Chinese language tradition) and Yr of the Cat (in Vietnamese tradition) with lion dances and crafts. Register here. Can’t make it in-person? Construct your craft at house with the assistance of on-line instruction. Strive it your self here.