We Rang in the Year of the Horse with a Bang! 🐎

For the second year running, we came to the UB Center for the Arts to celebrate Chinese New Year with our neighbors. From 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM Sunday February 15th, our booth was arguably “the place to be.”

The Lucky Wheel Legend  

Our lucky wheel had a line longer than the one at the DMV (but much more fun). From kids to grandparents, everyone walked away with a smile—and maybe a prize! We gave away everything from smart glasses and headsets to red light therapy devices and red envelopes with crisp new bills for good luck. And for those who just needed a sugar hit? We had the Hershey’s Kisses ready to go.

Real Talk & Real Connections 

It wasn’t all just fun and games; we had some incredibly authentic conversations. You asked us about our community survey data, our new projects, and where to find local resources. We loved the “no-filter” energy of the Q&A!

 

The Result?

  • 30+ new friends signed up for our newsletter.
  • Zero prizes left behind.
  • One very tired, very happy team.

A massive thank you to our superstar volunteers: Brad Berry, Jiaying Zhang, Zhen Jiang, Victor Zhang, and Yi Tang. You made the magic happen!

Pastor Lee from the Buffalo Chinese Christian Church happily won a large prize.