Eastridge gives the Bay Area Community an opportunity to celebrate the coming of the Year of the Pig at THE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION on Saturday, February 17^th from 2pm to 4pm. THE LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION is a joint effort with Sing Tao Newspaper and Sing Tao Radio AM1400 and FM96.1 to help celebrate Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, the most important traditional Asian holiday. It is also celebrated by other ethnic groups who are influenced by Chinese culture including Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, and other Asian American groups.  To view an event recap from the Evergreen Times, click here.

The program showcases two spring fashion shows with causal and formal wear, various talent performances, as well as special discounts from selected retailers and prize giveaways.

2:00pm- Welcome and Introduction of Lunar New Year customs

2:05pm- God of Fortune Appearance

2:10pm – Tap Dance Performance by Jessica Lee

2:20pm – Spring Casual Fashion Show/Sing Tao Cover Girl Cat Walk [Old Navy, Sears, Anchor Blue]

2:35pm – Games with audience

2:45pm – Chinese Singing Performance by David Ho

2:55pm – Games with audience

3:05pm – Kung Fu Performance by Julie Zhong

3:15pm – Evening Wear/Prom Fashion Show [JCPenney, Crystalline Bridal]

3:25pm – Chinese Singing Performance by Lawrence Zheng

3:30pm – Lucky Drawing

3:45pm – Traditional Asian Dance Performance by Christy Yip & Melody Yip

Click here for more event information. We hope to see you there!

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A few of us at the Management Office joined Manpower for an appreciation lunch at Milpitas’ Embassy Suite. Bridget Nettle (L) and Lori Wagner (R) were among the Manpower team.