Lunar New Year Community Event + JBCC Ribbon Cutting
When: Friday, Feb 21 | 1:00–4:00 p.m. (Ribbon cutting ~2:15 p.m.)
Where: Bentonville Public Library | [Address]
Who’s attending: Mayor Orman; Jeff Wasem (Bentonville High School Principal); Michael Maloy (Head of Thaden School), and other local representatives.

Highlights

1:15 p.m. Lion Dance & audience interaction
~2:15 p.m. Ribbon cutting with community leaders
2:45 p.m. Performances (Thaden School + Audrey solo)

Interactive cultural stations (1:00–4:00 p.m.)
Dress-up & photo backdrop; calligraphy; Chinese name cards; bookmark making; paper cutting & origami; traditional printing/rubbings; Chinese traditional games; information & sponsor table.

Short event description (OK to copy/paste):
Jade Bridge Culture Center (JBCC), the first Chinese cultural organization in Northwest Arkansas, invites the community to a Lunar New Year celebration at Bentonville Public Library. Enjoy cultural performances, a ribbon-cutting ceremony with local leaders, and hands-on stations including calligraphy, paper cutting, Chinese name cards, traditional games, and more. Family-friendly and open to the public