Chinese Culture Group of Greater Grand Rapids

There are two upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations in the Grand Rapids area:

The first will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2010 from 2-5 pm at Rivertree Community Church, 1951 64th Street, Byron Center, MI.  Tickets are $3.00 (children 3 & under are free) and are available at Rivertree and Grandville Printing Company, 4719 Ivanrest, Grandville, MI.

There will be arts & crafts for the kids, a Chinese calligraphy demonstration, appetizers from a local Chinese restaurant, performances by the Chinese Association of West Michigan, and a professional dragon dance team. For more information Jodi at durx3js@hotmail.com.

Yen Ching, 4605 28th Street Southeast, Kentwood, MI  will be hosting its 30th annual Chinese New Year celebration from 6 – 9:30 PM on Saturday February 20, 2010.  The celebration will consist of a 10-course meal, as well as games, lots of giveaways, and a raffle.  Traditional cuisine to be served includes: Chicken Corn Chowder, Shendong Dumplings, Peking Duck, Imperial Seafood Cold-Dish (jellyfish, prawn, etc), Sesame Chicken, Crispy Mandarin Beef, Firecracker Prawn, Sweet & Sour Fish Filet, and Sherbert.  The cost is $32.95 per person.  Kids 10 and under are half price.  If you are interested in attending this, contact Yen Ching at (616) 940-4111 for reservations and any additional information.

Here’s to a terrific year – Dan Richter