Calendar

Jul
21
Tue
2015
Chinese Crafts at Newport Cultural Center, Newport, Maine @ Newport Cultural Center
Jul 21 @ 10:00 am – 11:15 am

Chinese crafts and culture from will be offered by Jennifer DeCristoforo, author of ‘Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts’ at this free event in beautiful rural Maine at the Newport Cultural Center. Kids of all ages are welcome to attend.

Jul
12
Wed
2017
Chinese Crafts- Chebeague Island Library @ Chebeague Island Library
Jul 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join us for hands-on crafts and fun with Jennifer DeCristoforo, author and publisher of Lucky Bamboo Book of Crafts; Over 100 Projects and Ideas Celebrating Chinese Culture. This is a FREE event for all ages and all supplies will be provided. Drop in or stay for a while! The Chebeague Island Library is hosting this event.

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.