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City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Sorted and Organized Storage Room for PCA and AYLUS on March 22th, 2026

On March 22nd, 2026, AYLUS volunteers came together at the storage facility to clean, sort, and organize the materials and supplies remaining from the Lunar New Year celebration. Working collaboratively, they carefully packed decorations, lanterns, and other festive items, making sure everything was properly stored and well-prepared for future events. The team also reviewed leftover […]

Smile 4 Special Needs (#266): World Down Syndrome Day Celebration @Arcola

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Aylus volunteers went to Arcola to help with the World Down Syndrome Day Celebration. The volunteers arrived early to prepare and organize for the activities provided. This included making balloon animals, as well as bucket drumming. Once the event began, many people came, curious about the balloon animals piled on […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#265): World Down Syndrome Day Celebration at Sugarland on March 21, 2026

On March 21, we proudly supported World Down Syndrome Day at Sugar Land Town Square, organized by our longtime partner, GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. The event also celebrated GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land’s 10th anniversary. As a Down syndrome achievement center, GiGi’s Playhouse provides free programs that empower individuals and families. We have been honored to […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#267): SMILE Pearland #6 on March 22, 2026

SMILE Pearland is a youth-led inclusive program dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs and their families through engaging, skill-building activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. It is part of the Youth SMILE 4 Special Needs initiative, organized by Hummingbird Community Outreach, PROMIS/AYLUS Pearland, and valued community partners. Our March session began with an […]

City and Neighbor Support: Monthly Facepainting and Balloon Art Event at the Library on March 21, 2026

On the afternoon of March 21, 2026, our volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to host our monthly complimentary face painting and balloon art event for the community. The session began with a 30-minute training led by experienced volunteers, introducing new volunteers to basic techniques and popular designs. Following the training, the event opened […]

Event 118: Supporting Women Through the Aylus Morris Branch & Help4All Drive in March 2026

The Aylus Morris Branch recently partnered with the Help4All nonprofit organization to carry out a meaningful community donation initiative aimed at supporting women in need. Through this collaboration, members organized a collection drive focused on gathering essential personal items, specifically women’s wallets and fanny packs. These items, while simple, can provide both practical support and […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class AYLUS Gainesville branch march 22 2026

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, March 22nd, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Science4Kids workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. The session focused on […]

Weekend Science4Kids Class AYLUS Gainesville branch march 8th 2026

Weekend Science4Kids Class On Sunday, March 8th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Science4Kids workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour to mentoring local youth. The session focused on […]

AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring at Station Library 95th (3/24/26)

On March 24th, Great Neck AYLUS hosted another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Library Station Branch from 6:00-7:00 pm. Junlin helped a fifth grade student with his decimals homework; Completing a variety of reading comprehension problems, and a paragraph about mount everest. Brian helped an elementary student with math problems regarding finding volumes […]

San Diego Branch Hosted the 64th monthly bottles and cans recycling event in San Diego on 3/21/26

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 3/21/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 64th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All proceeds […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Volunteered at Evan’s Creek Preserve Expansion Project in Sammamish on March 22, 2026 (#110)

Reported by Eric Huang, Hometown Sammamish Youth Action Program – Habitat Restoration Project Lake Washington Branch   On March 22, 2026, members of the AYLUS Lake Washington Branch partnered with the City of Sammamish to support a special restoration project as part of the Evan’s Creek Preserve Expansion Project. Our volunteers helped prepare a section […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 2025-2026 80th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on March 16-March22, 2026

Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 80th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on March 16-March 22, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted a Journey in Physics Seminar presented by UW Professor Michael Chapko on March 22, 2026 (#108)

Reported by Yufei Ye Lake Washington Branch   The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Physics Division successfully hosted a Journey in Physics Seminar presented by UW Professor Michael Chapko on March 22, 2026. Our members Yufei Ye and Anthony Cao volunteered as co‑hosts for the event. The seminar lasted from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 69th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on March 21, 2026

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Online Marathon Read Aloud 3/21/2026

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

Alyus Syosset Suny Old Westbury Chinese School Volunteer – 3/22/26

On March 22, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

Aylus Syosset Suny Old Westbury Chinese School Volunteer – 3/15/26

On March 15 , 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning […]

Alyus Syosset Suny Old Westbury Chinese School Volunteer -3/8/26

On March 8, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

Aylus Syosset Suny Old Westbury Chinese School Volunteer -3/1/2026

On March 1, 2026, AYLUS supported the Syosset Chinese School Chinese New Year celebration at SUNY Old Westbury. As it was Lunar New Year weekend, the event brought together many families to celebrate Chinese culture and traditions. Volunteers helped with setting up decorations, organizing activity stations, assisting children with crafts, guiding guests, and cleaning up […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#75) (03/01/2026)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On March 01 2026, Murrieta members took part in a park cleanup activity. We collected and sorted litter from the ground and nearby areas, and cleaned public facilities and rest areas. Through these efforts, the park became clean and orderly again, and the activity ended successfully. Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#147) (03/01/2026)

On March 1, 2026, Murrieta members volunteered at Atria Senior Center. In the library, members prepared new piano pieces to cheer up the residents, and their performances were warmly received. At the ice cream parlor, several residents gathered around the table, chatting while waiting for the booth to open. Members not only served sweet treats, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#111) (03/07/2026)

On March 07 2026, Murreita members went to the garden as volunteers. We turned over the soil and fertilized it, planted the tomato seedlings we had prepared at home, and watered them. The lettuce we planted earlier has also sprouted lush green leaves, which is really cute. We hope they will grow well so we […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#110) (03/01/2026)

On March 01, 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden for routine maintenance. First, we cleared the weeds from the vegetable beds. Then, we loosened the soil and fertilized it to provide nutrients, and planted the tomato seedlings. After completing all the work, we finished our gardening work for the day, hoping that this […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#264): Pearland My PlayClub #35 on March 15, 2026

On March 15, volunteers gathered at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park to host the 35th session of My PlayClub, creating a joyful and inclusive afternoon for children in the local special needs community. The event featured a wide variety of engaging activities designed to encourage creativity, social interaction, and fun. Children enthusiastically participated in colorful face painting, […]

Which Phantom extension should I trust — and why the browser matters

What actually happens when you “install Phantom” in a browser, and why that choice changes the risks and capabilities you get? The question looks simple because “download” and “extension” are everyday words, but for anyone who wants to use Solana-native decentralized finance (DeFi) from a desktop, the answers are technical and consequential. This piece walks […]

San Diego Branch participated the volunteer event I Love A Clean San Diego on March,7th 2026

On March, 7th 2026 AYLUS San Diego took part in the “I Love A Clean San Diego” beach cleanup event. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to achieving zero waste and litter in San Diego County, aiming to lead and motivate the community towards environmental conservation and enhancement through example, outreach, and local involvement. Their vision […]

Columbus Branch Held an In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on March 4th, 2026

On March 4th, 2026, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch— Aurick Guo, Grace Guo, and Ayden He  — held an in-person weekly tutoring session at Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the National Church Residences and serves low-income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS-Columbus members assisted multiple middle and elementary school […]

Greater Triangle Branch launches a Community Clothing Drive (part II) on 03-20-2026

  Last month, our team successfully launched a Community Clothing Drive, resulting in a substantial donation of brand new and gently used clothing to Goodwill following a thorough sorting and quality check. Since then, our volunteers have received an encouraging number of requests through social media from community members eager to recycle additional items. In […]

Event 117: Aylus Morris Branch Easter Service Project with GRACE in March 2026

As the Easter season approached, Aylus Morris Branch partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials) to carry out a festive and meaningful community service project. With the goal of spreading joy while supporting local families, branch members worked together to prepare over 400 Easter eggs for distribution through GRACE’s community programs. […]

Greenville NC Branch Volunteered at the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina (03-17-2026)

Greenville, NC Branch members volunteered at the local food bank again this morning. The weather was still chilly on this spring morning, but the members were excited to be able to help in the fight against food insecurity in the local community. They cleaned, labeled, and packaged Capri Suns all morning, and enjoyed the hard work as well as each other’s company. Volunteers and serve times: […]

Frisco & Plano Branch AYLUS Tech and Web Team Advocated Youth Volunteering on March 18 2026

On March 18, 2026, volunteers from Frisco AYLUS’s Tech and Web Team collaborated to continue transferring older posts from the national AYLUS website to the new, dedicated Frisco AYLUS site. With all team members skilled in creating well-designed posts while preserving all event details, we worked diligently to complete multiple in a single day. With […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates with Bridges from Borders (3/13/2026)

On March 13, 2026, members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugees find a supportive community in Buffalo. The AYLUS Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created and practiced music for […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 68th Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on March 14, 2026

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 2025-2026 79th Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on March 9-March15, 2026

Reported by Derek Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 79th Beast Academy online class in 2025-2026 was on March 9-March 15, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]