Calendar

Oct
28
Fri
2016
Maine Chinese Conference @ Husson University
Oct 28 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Jennifer DeCristoforo, author of ‘Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts‘ will be a presenter at the Maine Chinese Conference in Bangor, Maine on October 28, 2016. She will address educators and other professionals from language learning communities all along the East Coast. She will share ideas for integrating Chinese crafts with Mandarin learning in the classroom in her workshop: Teaching Culture and Language through Making Chinese Crafts.

Feb
4
Sat
2017
CAFAM Chinese New Year Celebration @ Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Feb 4 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Jennifer DeCristoforo will be arranging and offering hands-on crafts for this wonderful Chinese New Year celebration in Westbrook, Maine. We will be rolling out great make-and-take projects for Year of the Rooster and ‘Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts’ will be on sale for a special event discount.

There will also be performances, food and cultural presentations and exhibitions.

Feb
12
Sun
2017
Boston Chinese New Year Cultural Village @ Boston Chinatown Main Street Cultural Village
Feb 12 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Come join the fun on 2/12/17 in New England’s hub of Chinese culture, Boston Chinatown! Jennifer DeCristoforo, author of Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts will be leading the ‘Year of the Rooster’ crafts at the Boston Chinatown Main Street  Lunar New Year Cultural Village in the heart of Chinatown. Excitement, great food, and lively performances won’t be hard to find!

Jul
16
Tue
2019
Shadow Puppets Workshop- Merrill Memorial Library @ Merrill Memorial Library
Jul 16 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Jennifer DeCristoforo, author of Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts is collaborating with Merrill Memorial Library and their summer reading program, “Universe of Stories”. We will learn about the ancient Chinese history of shadow puppets. Kids will design and make puppets, build a stage, and perform a traditional Chinese legend. This is a two-session program that requires registration.

Jul
23
Tue
2019
Shadow Puppets Workshop- Merrill Memorial Library @ Merrill Memorial Library
Jul 23 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Jennifer DeCristoforo, author of Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts is collaborating with Merrill Memorial Library and their summer reading program, “Universe of Stories”. We will learn about the ancient Chinese history of shadow puppets. Kids will design and make puppets, build a stage, and perform a traditional Chinese legend. This is a two-session program that requires registration.

Feb
5
Sat
2022
CANCELLED – CAFAM Lunar New Year 2022 @ Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Feb 5 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO UPTICK IN COVID IN MAINE Join Jennifer DeCristoforo and Lucky Bamboo Crafts for this Year of the Tiger Chinese New Year celebration sponsored by the Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine. The event includes a performance by Boston’s Chinese Folk Art Workshop and a Chinese Cultural Village with lots of exhibits and activities! We hope to see you there!

Sep
24
Sat
2022
CAFAM Mid-Autumn Moon Festival @ Fort Williams Park
Sep 24 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join the Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine for the wonderful annual celebration of the moon in Southern Maine. This will be an in-person, outdoor event at beautiful Fort Williams overlooking the Portland Headlight.

Jennifer DeCristoforo, author of Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts will offer free Chinese make-and-take crafts and fun for kids and her book will be available.

This free event is open to the public and potluck contributions are encouraged.

Sep
29
Fri
2023
Mid-Autumn Moon Festival – Merrill Memorial Library @ Merrill Memorial Library
Sep 29 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Join Jennifer DeCristoforo and Lucky Bamboo Crafts at the library for a fun and free make-and-take lantern workshop. We will be celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival and kids can learn about this major Chinese holiday while we enjoy crafting together. All supplies and instruction will be provided.

Feb
24
Sat
2024
CAFAM Lunar New Year Celebration @ Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join Jennifer DeCristoforo and Lucky Bamboo Crafts for this Year of the Dragon Chinese New Year 2024 celebration sponsored by the Chinese & American Friendship Association of Maine. The festival includes dazzling cultural performances, workshops, delicious food, a lion dance, and of course lots of great hands-on dragon crafts for the kids! We hope to see you there!