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2024 Lunar New Year Celebrations

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 – BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA 

Join us for a spectacular celebration of culture and community at the 5th annual Lunar New Year Festival at the Berkeley Heights YMCA in partnership with the Berkeley Heights Diversity Council, and Han Academy!

On Saturday, February 3, 2024, immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival.

Experience the vibrant customs of not just China, but also other Asian countries like South Korea, Singapore, and Vietnam. Come and celebrate the new year with your loved ones and enjoy fun activities like the lion dance, Kung Fu Stick Fighting demonstrations, fashion shows, musical performances, arts and crafts, cultural snack tastings, food vendors, and more! 

Food will be available for purchase from Proud Thai from Berkeley Heights & Tiam Tiam from Harrison.

Leading up to the event (from January 20-February 3) the Berkeley Heights YMCA will be collecting items to be donated to the Berkeley Heights Senior Center. The following items can be dropped off at the Berkeley Heights YMCA:
• Lotion
• Chapstick
• Socks
• Gloves
• Hats
• Puzzles/Puzzle Books
• Snacks
• Teabags
• Games

 

SIGN UP TODAY

Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM (performances begin at 5:30 PM)
Cost: Free
Location: Berkeley Heights YMCA

REGISTER

Thank you to our Partners & Sponsors!
Berkeley Heights Diversity Council | Han Academy | Muiji Studio | Proud Thai


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 – SUMMIT YMCA AND SUMMIT PUBLIC LIBRARY

Continue in the Lunar New Year celebrations as the Summit YMCA and Summit Public Library bring you even more family friendly fun! 

Summit YMCA activities include Asian cuisine food sampling, acrobats, traditional costume show, Zumba, live Chinese folk music, games, Peking opera, kung fu, New Year’s red envelopes, and a dragon dance. 

Summit Public Library activities include an art show, heritage showcase, traditional Chinese painting, calligraphy, woodcut printing, paper cutting, and Chinese knotting.
 

SIGN UP TODAY

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Time: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM 
Cost: Free
Location: Summit YMCA and Summit Public Library

REGISTER


2024 IS THE YEAR OF THE DRAGON!

“2024 is the Year of the Wood Dragon. Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12-year cycle of the Chinese zodiac signs, coming after the Rabbit and before the Snake. Recent years of the Dragon include 2024 (this year), 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, and 1952, with the next Dragon year in 2036 (Year of the Fire Dragon). It is associated with the earthly branch symbol chen.

Learn more about the Chinese Zodiac at chinesenewyear.net


Questions? Contact:

 

Tiffany Escott

Mission Advancement and Development Director
SUMMIT AREA YMCA

tiffany.escott@thesay.org
(908) 464-8373

 

 


SUMMIT AREA YMCA

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA | SUMMIT YMCA | THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y. An association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.

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SUMMIT AREA YMCA

BERKELEY HEIGHTS YMCA | SUMMIT YMCA | THE LEARNING CIRCLE YMCA

In 1886, we were founded as the Young Men’s Christian Association, but today, we are The Y; an association that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. We stand for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility — For a better us. We are committed to creating equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, age, disability, income, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religious affiliation. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture in which our four core values — responsibility, honesty, caring and respect — are integral to everyday operations.

Each year, as one of the area’s leading 501(c)3 charitable organizations, the Summit Area YMCA serves more than 15,000 individuals with our free and fee-based programs and services in an area spanning the New Jersey communities of Berkeley Heights, Gillette, Millburn, New Providence, Short Hills, Springfield, Stirling and Summit. Our history is rooted in working side-by-side with our neighbors to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Through the generosity of our members, donors, and partners, we are able to offer financial assistance for our programs and services to those in need.

Please note that the Hurst Pool at the Summit YMCA will be closed on Sunday, March 31, 2024 and will reopen on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to regularly scheduled maintenance. Group Ex Pro will reflect amended aquatics schedules.