The Lantern Festival takes place on January 15th of the lunar calendar. The Chinese celebrate for 15 days when a new year begins. The Spring Lantern Festival is the last day of the celebration. The Lantern Festival is celebrated all over the world. It promotes reconciliation, peace and forgiveness. Food and drink plays an important […]
SoCalYEA will be at Bowers Museum with AIAA OC's NASA SLI team to celebrate Celtic culture and traditions at this free family festival. Come and join us for a fun air rocket launch day! Resources:
We are partnering with the Orange County Registrar of Voters office to conduct a high school voter education weeks seminar. This provides an opportunity for our members to learn more about elections and foster an environment that cultivates lifelong voters and active citizens. Thanks to The After Schools for providing us their facility to host […]
Food! Awards! Raffles! As we embark on the spring season, it's time to mark your calendars for a special occasion - the SoCalYEA Spring Award Event! This promises to be a memorable gathering where we'll come together to celebrate the achievements of our members and the spirit of SoCalYEA. We cordially invite you, along […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]