Happy Year of the Fire Monkey! The first 2016 edition of our eNewsletter features:

• Invitation to Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration - 5/11
• Recap of Lunar New Year Potluck
• Call for membership application

APA Heritage Month Celebration #APAHM2016

Please save the date for our 3rd Annual APA Heritage Month Celebration on May 11th. You can RSVP via email.

Lunar New Year Potluck

Around 40 people attended the potluck organized by Denise Lee, Tom Lai and Jacalyn Mah. Attendees learned about the year of the fire monkey and how to make fish and lanterns from red envelopes. Shout out to the photographers Francie Hubert, Brent Ainsworth and Ralph Hernandez. Check out the photos.

Become a MAPLE Member!

After three years of establishment, we are starting to accept official membership applications. Membership is free and is open to any public employees in Marin County. As a member of MAPLE, you are entitled to: vote for the MAPLE governing board and policies; be nominated to serve on the MAPLE and DREAM Collaborative boards; and participate in members-only events and other committees and programs. It offers you venues for networking and allows you to connect with your peers.