January 20, 2012 > Celebrate Chinese New Year at NewPark Mall Celebrate Chinese New Year at NewPark Mall Submitted By Sheryl Craig The Chinese Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, will be celebrated with traditional cultural activities, dances and arts and crafts at NewPark Mall on January 22, 2012. The shopping center invites the community to gather in Center Court for beautiful dance performances and free classes by Lorraine Yee with Jing Mo Athletic Association. The day will also feature a craft activity for families, who will be making red lanterns and dragons. The Jing Mo Athletic Association is a San Francisco-based martial arts group that has performed in the Bay Area for more than 30 years. The group began in the early 1900's with the unique teaching of all Chinese kung fu styles, all under one roof, and their story has been featured in movies including Bruce Lee's "Chinese Connection." Chinese New Year Celebrations Sunday, January 22 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. NewPark Mall Center Court 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark (510) 794-5523 www.NewParkMall.com Activity Schedule 12:00-12:30 p.m. Jing Mo Performance 12:30-1:30 p.m. Photos with the Lion (bring a camera) 12:00-3:00 p.m. Prize Wheel - chance to win a gift card and prizes. 12:30-3:00 p.m. Craft activities 12:30-3:00 p.m. Facebook sign ups - Enter to win an iPad2 1:30-2:00 p.m. Jing Mo Performance - Learn the Lion Dance 2:30-3:00 p.m. Jing Mo Performance