Janice Chang: A Bold Adventurer and Silent Creator in the Digital World
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Fishing Fun Day at Sandy Wool Lake
On April 13, 2025, over 150 FCSN kids, family members and volunteers had a fun fishing day at Sandy Wool Lake, Ed Levin County Park. Sandy Wool Lake is a serene 14-acre reservoir located in Ed R. Levin County Park in the eastern foothills of Milpitas, California. This tranquil spot is surrounded by lush greenery. The event was organized and coordinated by Rotary Club of Almaden Valley – Willow Glen Alman, FCSN and Santa Clara County Park (SCCP). The event aimed to introduce FCSN families to the joys of fishing in a supportive and educational environment… Continue reading Fishing Fun Day at Sandy Wool Lake
11th Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase
On April 12 from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M., Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) hosted its 11th annual Special Needs Talent Showcase (SNTS) at the Santa Clara Convention Center, a day ripe with unique performances from passionate individuals. Ten finalists competed and seven honorable mentions also presented their talents, all of whom were selected from the preliminary auditions held on January 26. The top three winners from last year performed as well, showing the audience their growth over the past year… Continue reading 11th Annual Special Needs Talent Showcase
South Bay Family Gathering Seminar on South Bay Social Recreation Programs
At the South Bay family gathering on December 7th, the seminar focused on introducing the new South Bay Social Recreation Programs by Mannching Wang. In particular, FCSN is changing its policy on enrichment classes such as cooking, Lego, dance classes… Continue reading South Bay Family Gathering Seminar on South Bay Social Recreation Programs
FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation
A couple of brushstrokes, a spark of creativity, and a willingness to persevere are all it takes to bring art to life. Visitors of FCSN’s Bascom Center may have noticed a fresh, artistic addition that adorns the side of the main building–a vibrant mural that captures the essence of painting and creativity in motion… Continue reading FCSN’s Mural Project: Confidence, Inclusivity, and the Beauty of Artistic Creation
FCSN Flower Arranging Class Encourages Cooperation and Cheerfulness
On March 1 from 2:30–3:30 p.m., students at the FCSN South Bay Center learned the art of flower arrangement while enjoying each other’s company. Instructor Hongyin Zhang led the activity, in which students used the provided flowers and leaves to build their own small pots. Continue reading FCSN Flower Arranging Class Encourages Cooperation and Cheerfulness
2025 Lunar New Year Café Concert
Written by: Rachel Lee, FCSN Voices Editor
Graphics by: Karen Gong, FCSN Voices Youth Reporter
The warm hum of conversation filled the air as FCSN families and visiting community members gathered in the South Bay Center auditorium, exchanging handshakes and cheerful greetings of “Happy New Year!” As FCSN staff handed out red envelopes to children with special needs, Chiling’s Band filled the room with live music, accompanied by vocalists Amy and the mother-daughter duo, Ruth and Marisa… Continue reading 2025 Lunar New Year Café Concert
FCSN “Expanding Our Dreams” Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain
2003 was the 7th year since FCSN’s founding, but that year was quite significant. Recognizing the need to gather funding and community attention for their organization’s cause, the FCSN parents penned the idea of a “FCSN Fundraising Gala.” Jason Hwan, co-founder of FCSN and current co-event chair of the Gala, shares his memories of that fateful year as well as all of the work that has gone into organizing the Gala, year after year. Continue reading FCSN “Expanding Our Dreams” Gala: A Look Behind the Curtain
My 2024 SNTS Victory
At the 2024 SNTS contest, I performed my original song, “I AIN’T BACKING DOWN.” I wasn’t sure if I
would win, but I set a goal to earn the People’s Choice Award because, to me, there’s something deeply
validating about getting the audience’s support and belief in you. I felt this was my best chance to kick-start my career. Continue reading My 2024 SNTS Victory
From Shy Boy to Award- WINNING MUSICIAN
Showers of golden confetti, bright lights, loud applause, glistening golden trophies and multiple
envelopes filled with prize money—that’s Keerat’s memory of winning the FCSN Special Needs
Talent Showcase (SNTS) competition in the spring of 2024… Continue reading From Shy Boy to Award- WINNING MUSICIAN
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