Livingston Chinese Association

07/08/2026

Proud of our heritage, grateful for our community, and deeply in love with our country. 🇺🇸❤️

Check out our latest feature in the West Essex Tribune! For more than 50 years, the Chinese American community has been an active, vibrant part of Livingston. Today, spanning first and second-generation immigrants, our roots run deep, and our commitment to this town is stronger than ever. 🏛️✨

Thank you to the Tribune for highlighting our history of civic service and cultural unity. We are so proud to celebrate 250 years of America in the town we proudly call home! 🤝🎉

The following article was submitted to the West Essex Tribune for publication by Xiaoshan He, president of the Livingston Chinese Association:

07/08/2026

So proud to be a part of this wonderful community! ❤️ Thank you, Livingston TV and the Mayor, for highlighting the LCA during our town's incredible 250th July 4th celebration! 🇺🇸✨ It’s an honor to celebrate Livingston’s rich history and vibrant diversity together! 🤝🎉

05/11/2026

Thank You, Livingston NJ Police Department!

On May 7, Livingston Chinese Association（LCA）was honored to partner with Livingston Police Department（LPD）to host a community safety workshop at police headquarters, focusing on family safety, firearm safe storage, responsible ownership, Smart911, and New Jersey gun laws.

The evening drew about 50 residents, including more than 40 LCA members, and the level of engagement was truly encouraging. What was planned as a one-hour program quickly turned into a much longer and deeper conversation, with the Q&A continuing past 8:30 PM as residents kept asking questions and engaging with the officers.

We sincerely thank Chief Gary Marshuetz for listening to the voices and needs of the Chinese community and supporting this important initiative. We also thank Community Officer Joy Kaplan and Community Officer Michael Barreiro for hosting the evening and sharing helpful Smart911 information before the firearm safety presentation.

Special thanks to Patrol Lieutenant Christopher Grieco for providing clear and practical guidance on firearm safety, safe storage, responsible ownership, and New Jersey laws. We are also very grateful to Patrol Officer Kevin Chen, who took his personal time to participate and support the event. His presence was especially meaningful to many Chinese-speaking residents and helped make the conversation more accessible and welcoming.

This workshop was more than a safety presentation. It was part of LCA’s ongoing civic engagement efforts to help residents better understand local resources, ask questions directly, and build stronger connections with public safety professionals.
We hope more community members will continue to stay informed, participate in civic engagement opportunities, and work together to make Livingston a safer, stronger, and more connected community.

05/05/2026

✨ AAPI Heritage Month in Livingston – Join Us! ✨

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month—a time to celebrate our rich cultures, histories, and communities 💛

Here are 3 local events to enjoy together:

🌿 Livingston AAPI Picnic – 2026
📅 May 17 | ⏰ 5:00 PM
Our annual community gathering—bringing families together for an evening of connection, culture, and celebration 🌸
✨ Expect great food, local vendors, performances, and a welcoming space to meet neighbors and friends.
Last year we had ~500 attendees—let’s keep the energy going!

🎶 Music Matters: Yang Jin & Flying Strings Youth Ensemble
📍 Livingston Public Library
📅 May 17 | ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM
A lively afternoon of music featuring traditional Chinese instruments and modern interpretations, performed by talented young musicians.
👉 Walk-in | No registration needed
https://livingston.librarycalendar.com/event/music-matters-yang-jin-flying-strings-youth-ensemble-36195

🖌️ Discover Chinese Brush Art: Calligraphy & Painting Workshop
📍 Livingston Public Library
📅 May 23 | ⏰ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
A hands-on introduction to the beauty and techniques of Chinese calligraphy and painting—perfect for anyone curious to try.
👉 Registration required
https://livingston.librarycalendar.com/event/discover-chinese-brush-art-calligraphy-and-painting-36399

🙌 Shoutout to The Livingston Committee for Diversity & Inclusion and Livingston Public Library for supporting and bringing these programs to our community!

Let’s show up, support, and bring friends—especially across communities—to experience and celebrate together 🌏

04/22/2026

On April 21, the LCA-hosted workshop on elections and campaign engagement was held with a full room and strong energy throughout.
Attendees came from more than a dozen towns—and even out of state—demonstrating a growing interest in civic engagement. The audience included candidates from both parties representing several communities, along with members of their campaign teams, as well as many residents who came to learn more, get informed, and become more involved in the community. Their presence reflected a broad, shared commitment to civic participation.
Thank you to Patti Russo, Executive Director of The Campaign School at Yale, for delivering an insightful and highly practical session on how elections work, how campaigns operate, and how individuals can engage more effectively in public life. We also appreciate the support and outreach from the League of Women Voters of Livingston, NJ and AAPI New Jersey.

This workshop is one of a series of civic engagement events organized by LCA to encourage greater community awareness, participation, and public involvement. As this is an election year, the program also reflects LCA’s commitment to encouraging more members of the community to step forward—not just as observers, but as informed and active participants—by learning about the process, staying engaged, voting, and making their voices heard.

04/07/2026

📣 Civic Engagement Workshop: Local Elections & Campaigns 🗳️

Join us for a focused session with Patricia Russo (The Campaign School at Yale), bringing practical insights into how local elections and campaigns actually work.

🗓 April 21 (Tuesday), 7–9 PM

🕕 6:00–7:00 PM — Networking (light refreshments)
🕖 7:00–9:00 PM — Workshop

📍 Livingston Senior & Community Center

Hosted by Livingston Chinese Association (LCA)
Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Livingston, NJ & AAPI New Jersey

This session will help you better understand how local elections operate, what campaigns involve, and how community members can engage more effectively.

Open to all | Nonpartisan
Complimentary admission (registration required)

👉 RSVP: https://forms.gle/NSwa2idyGRPvHPh3A