Blast this summer away! 🚀 Calling all 6th-12th graders! Join our FREE Model Rocketry Summer Camp and blast off into the world of aerospace! Participants will pay a small construction material fee.Register now: bit.ly/3UXT4pG or scan the QR code on the flyer. Hurry, registration closes once we have 30 applicants! Don’t miss out on this amazing […]
🚀 Launch Day! 🚀 Join us for an exhilarating day of fun and discovery as we celebrate the incredible achievements of our young rocket scientists! On July 27, 2024, Fiesta Island in San Diego will become the launchpad for the participants of SoCalYEA's free Model Rocketry Summer Camp. After a summer of designing and […]
Join us on Friday, December 19, 2025, for the SoCalYEA 3rd Annual Holiday Celebration at the Colony Club House in Irvine. We will celebrate our accomplishments, recognize our volunteers, and highlight the growth of our intergenerational programs serving both youth and older adults. Ticket Prices: $20/Adult | $15/Student Ticket/Donations:Sponsor a Student: Support one or more […]
During the monthly board meetings, the governing body meets to discuss and make decisions on the direction of the organization. The host of the board meeting rotates between the directors.
Join SoCalYEA for a visit to the Orange County Registrar of Voters Open House on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. The event will provide a behind-the-scenes look at Orange County election operations, including ballot processing, signature verification, ballot tabulation, and other important election security and transparency procedures. SoCalYEA Meet-Up Information: Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Meet Time: […]
Join us and volunteer at the upcoming Ma(n)y Celebration on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. This is a fun, family-friendly community event celebrating many important occasions in May, including Mother’s Day, AAPI Heritage Month, Cinco De Mayo, Mental Health Awareness Month, and more. There […]
Join us for a Older Adult Bookmark Workshop on Saturday, May 16, 2026. 📅 Saturday, May 16, 2026 🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Lakeview Senior Center – Homer Guimond Studio 20 Lake Rd., Irvine, CA 92604 This will be a fun and meaningful intergenerational community activity. Volunteers are also needed, please email socalyea@gmail.com to sign up.
SoCalYEA has been invited to attend the City of Irvine’s AANHPI Heritage Month Certificate of Recognition Presentation hosted by Councilmember Melinda Liu and the Irvine City Council. Event Details: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 2:00 PM Irvine City Hall
We are excited to invite you to a special documentary screening of Go Grandriders (《不老騎士－歐兜邁環台日記》), followed by a post-film discussion and raffle. This inspiring documentary shares the true story of 17 older adults, averaging 81 years old, who rode motorcycles around Taiwan for 13 days. It is a powerful story about courage, dreams, resilience, and aging […]
During the monthly board meetings, the governing body meets to discuss and make decisions on the direction of the organization. The host of the board meeting rotates between the directors.Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: Colony Community Pool 3611 S. Mall Irvine, CA 92606
Orange County Chinese Community Services (OCCCS) Food Festival - Cultural Carnival Sunday, June 7, 2026 (10:30 am - 2:30 pm) Location: Lake Forest Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Co-leads: Chloe Song, Ashley Song, and Aricia Yang) Volunteer Shift: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Volunteer responsibilities may include: Event setup and […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026 (9 am - 5 pm) Orange County Philippine Independence Day Celebration Location: IVC, Irvine (Co-leads: Aiden Terasaki and Joseph Zhang)
We are excited to invite you to a special documentary screening of Go Grandriders (《不老騎士－歐兜邁環台日記》), followed by a post-film discussion and raffle. This inspiring documentary shares the true story of 17 older adults, averaging 81 years old, who rode motorcycles around Taiwan for 13 days. It is a powerful story about courage, dreams, resilience, and aging with […]
Older Adults Resource Fair Saturday, June 27, 2026 (10 am - 1 pm) Location: Portola Springs Community Center, Irvine Co-leads: Aiden Terasaki and Joseph Zhang
SoCalYEA June Board Meeting. Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Location: Colony Community Pool, 3611 S. Mall, Irvine, CA 92606 Thank you for your continued support and leadership. We look forward to seeing you at the meeting.
We are excited to invite students to join the 2026 Model Rocketry Summer Camp co-hosted with AIAA OC and our community partners! This hands-on summer program is open to rising 6th–12th grade students and offers a fun opportunity to learn about aerospace, teamwork, rocket design, and launch operations while working alongside mentors and fellow students. […]
We’re excited to introduce our 2026 Model Rocketry Summer Camp – 55+ Pilot Program, designed for older adults who are curious, creative, and ready to try something new. This hands-on program offers a fun and engaging way to: Build and launch your own model rocket Learn in a supportive, intergenerational environment Stay active, connected, and inspired […]
KACCOC is inviting you to sttend AI Business Summit on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Orange Coast College. This free event is open to students and professionals and features hands-on workshops on practical AI applications for marketing, operations, HR, and finance. Whether you're new to AI or already using it, you'll gain valuable skills you can apply […]
Sign up for a volunteer shift to support the Rivals Cup – Rivals United for a Kure event, a charity golf tournament benefiting cancer research. Event Details: Date: Friday, July 17, 2026 Location: Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Irvine Learn more about the event here: https://www.rivalsunitedforakure.org/
SoCalYEA Board & Officer Meeting. Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Location: Lakeview Senior Center 20 Lake Road, Irvine, CA 92604 Going forward, the monthly Board & Officer meetings will primarily focus on youth board leadership, officer updates, and organizational planning. Thank you for your continued support and commitment to SoCalYEA. We look forward […]
Sunday, August 16, 2026 Intergenerational Kickboxing Social Older Adults Session Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Location: OKA Kickboxing Club, 17961 Sky Park Cir #E, Irvine, CA 92614 Capacity: 20 participants Registration Fee: $10 per person Sign Up Link https://forms.gle/N4wsqqmwK3E38LZJ8 Youth Session (Ages 12–25) Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026 Time: […]
You’re invited to join us for our First Responders Appreciation Make-a-Card Events for 9/11 Day! Come create a thank-you card to show our first responders how much their service and dedication mean to our community. You are welcome to join one or both events, and please bring your friends and family. The more, the merrier! 📅 Saturday, August 22 | […]
You’re invited to join us for our First Responders Appreciation Make-a-Card Events for 9/11 Day! Come create a thank-you card to show our first responders how much their service and dedication mean to our community. You are welcome to join one or both events, and please bring your friends and family. The more, the merrier! 📅 Saturday, August 22 | […]
Join us this Saturday, September 5, for SoCalYEA’s First Responders Care Package Assembly! Come together with our youth, families, and community volunteers as we assemble 650 care packages to thank our local first responders for their service and dedication. Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Irvine Company Offices, 6410 Oak Canyon, Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618 […]
Dear SoCalYEA Board Directors and Active Members, You are invited to join us for a meaningful First Responders Appreciation Visit at Irvine Fire Station 6. Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM Location: Irvine Fire Station 6 Address: 3180 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606 Council Member Melinda Liu will be joining us as […]
Thank you to everyone who has supported our 9/11 Day First Responders Appreciation Project! We will be holding a second care package assembly to complete additional packages for our local first responders. 📅 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, 9 Truman St., Irvine, CA 92620 We welcome SoCalYEA members, families, and […]
Dear SoCalYEA Board Members and Active Members, You are invited to join us as we deliver care packages to the Santa Ana Police Department and Irvine Police Department to express our appreciation for their service. Santa Ana Police Department Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA […]
Dear SoCalYEA Board Members and Active Members, You are invited to join us as we deliver care packages to Irvine Police Department to express our appreciation for their service. Irvine Police Department Date: Sunday, September 13, 2026 Time: 1:00 p.m. Location: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine, CA Care Packages: 257 Parking: Outdoor general parking […]