The Redmond Youth Partnership Advisory Committee, in affiliation with the Asian Student Association of Redmond High School, will bring in the Chinese New Year with its annual free celebration at the Old Fire House Teen Center on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 5-8 pm.

A traditional Chinese lion dance will begin at 5 p.m. outside the building. The dance will be moved inside if the weather is inclement.

There will be activities for all ages throughout the evening around the New Year theme. These include Chinese Zodiac, paper folding, calligraphy, making fortune cookies, and other activities. Refreshments will be served.

2012 is the year of the Dragon, which is said to bring energy and intensity. People born under the sign of the Dragon are passionate, brave and self-assured.

The teen center is located at 16510 N.E. 79th St. For more information, contact Nancy Chang at (425) 556-2358 or nchang@redmond.gov.