January Office Hours
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fridays: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Address: 21 Soledad St., Suite A (corner Soledad and E. Lake Sts.)
Lunar New Year
Happy Lunar New Year of the Snake! The celebratory period for most Asian communities runs from Jan. 29 to February 12, 2025. ACES will hold a New Year event for members and students on March 6, 5:00-7:00 pm, at Confucius Church, 1 California St., Salinas.
Chinese Lunar New Year Membership Celebration
Join us on Thursday, March 6 for an evening social with education, food, art, activities, a ping-pong demonstration and organization updates! Time: 5:00-7:00 pm. Location; Salinas Confucius Church, 1 California St, Salinas.
Panda Express Fundraiser for ACES
Purchase a Panda Express meal on Dec. 2nd, and 28% of sales will go to ACES!
Monterey County Gives!
ACES seeks your support to purchase a 20 ft. container, which we will outfit to safely house our growing archival collection of Asian American historical items and images.
ACES Tri-Tip Fundraiser
Show you care, and have a great tri-tip meal! Pick up your meal at the Salinas Buddhist Temple on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m. The $50 meal feeds 4-5 people, and supports Republic Cafe restoration and the creation of a Chinatown Museum and Cultural Center.
Paraluman Fil-Am Fest
The 2nd Annual Paraluman Fil-Am Festival is on Sat., October 26! Save the date. Food, musical performances, dance, art, culture, and a lecture by author and Smithsonian curator Theo Gonzalves. Filipino Community Center of Salinas Valley, 250 Calle Cebu, Salinas. For more information see the Paraluman Facebook page.
Buddhist Temple 100th Anniversary Celebration
Celebration day starts with a grand service conducted by Bishop Harada of BCA, followed by a catered lunch in the gym. Cost of attending the celebration luncheon is $100/person, with commemorative souvenir included. Please RSVP by Sept. 12 to reserve. Event is open to all.
Member Appreciation Breakfast
ACES Members are invited to the Member Appreciation Breakfast on Tuesday, October 8, 9:00—10:30 a.m. at the Flying Artichoke Restaurant (at the Salinas Airport), 40 Mortensen Ave., Salinas, CA. Get caught up on the latest ACES news and volunteer opportunities!
Obon Festival
The 75th Annual #Obon Festival is coming up on July 28, 2024, 12 noon to 5 pm at the Buddhist Temple of Salinas, 14 California St.! Free shuttle/parking at Salinas Adult School, 20 Sherwood Place. More information: 831-424-4105. This will be a special one; we hope you'll be there. https://www.btsalinas.org/
Schedule: https://www.facebook.com/ACESalinasChinatown/
