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Fourth Annual Asian Youth Art Exhibition

The Youth Team at Chinese American Women in Action (“CAWA Youth“) along with its partners  Naperville Community School District 203, and Alliance of Indian Americans in Naperville Area (AIANA) invite you to participate in our Fourth Annual Asian Youth Art Exhibit, featuring talented local high school artists and musicians as part of our Asian American […]

Gold Mountain: A Personal Lens on Chinese American History Through Art

This event features acclaimed artist Rich Lo.  Through a powerful visual narrative, he will share personal stories and artwork that explore the Chinese American experience.  His presentation bridges the gap between past and present, exploring the deep roots and enduring identity of our community. Event Details: Admission is free.  Registration is required.

Make Your Story Matter: A College Prep Workshop

Check out our photos from 04/26/2026 and stay tuned for a Part 2 opportunity in Fall 2026! Background on Past Event: On Sunday, April 26, 2026 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Nichols Library, Chinese American Women in Leadership’s Youth Program (“CAWA Youth”)—in partnership with Naperville Community School District 203, Alliance of Indian Americans

Communications and Mental Wellness Workshop

🗓️ Dates: Saturdays, Feb 7, Mar 14, Apr 18 Schedule & Topics Feb 7 – Effective Communication with Our Loved Ones (Children, spouse, parents) Mar 14 – What is Counseling and Psychotherapy? Apr 18 – Understanding ADHD Presenter: Dr. Tracy Leung Dr. Leung is a licensed clinical psychologist and board member of Chinese American Women in

Navigating the AI Frontier: A Community Dialogue on AI:

Admission: Free.  Registration required at tinyurl.com/AIevent2026 Bonus: All attendees receive a Certificate of Participation and a FREE AI e-Book! We’re bringing together youth, parents, and industry experts to discuss: ✅ Digital safety and mental health in the AI age. ✅ How to prepare students for future success. ✅ Ethical risks and exciting rewards of the new digital frontier.

Warren King: King of Cardboard

Come for the film, stay for the discussion with acclaimed filmmaker and author Curtis Chin. Free Admission. Light refreshments provided. Can Art Bridge the Gap Between Our Past and Our Present? Warren King used his engineering background from MIT and Stanford to build something unexpected: a connection to his heritage. Through life-sized cardboard sculptures, he

Bringing Us Together: Storytelling with Dr. Ada Cheng

Workshop Highlights Dr. Ada Cheng is an award-winning educator and artist who uses storytelling to build connection and community. A former DePaul University professor, she now performs and speaks internationally. Invited guest: Rachna Prasad, our local storyteller from People Tree (https://thepeopletree.org) Admission is FREE. Light refreshments provided. Registration required: Use the link below to register:

2025 CAWA Community Conference

Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA), in partnership with the Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (CBCAC), United Chinese Americans–Chicago (UCA-Chicago), and the Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA), warmly invites you to the 2025 CAWA Community Conference. Organized in celebration of Constitution Day, this full-day event will bring together students, parents, educators, and community leaders

3rd Annual CAWA Youth & AYA Art Exhibition

2025 Exhibitors: 2025 Promotion: Please join us for our third annual Asian Youth Arts Exhibition! We hope to bring the essence and emotions of young Asian artists’ works to promote and showcase their talents! Come and enjoy paintings, drawing, ceramic, and live performances by Asian youth. Free Admission, Light refreshments will be served. Admission: Free

Naperville City Council Candidate Forum

Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA) and Alliance of Indian Americans of Naperville Area (AIANA) will host a candidate forum for the eight Naperville City Council candidates on Saturday, March 8 at Naperville Nichols Library Community Room. All eight candidates are confirmed to participate. Register: bit.ly/naperville25 Asian Americans are 20% of Naperville’s residents and contribute to

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