Some Fil-Am Events

PHILIPPINE SOCIETY OF SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES (PHILSELA)

SANTACRUZAN

VP Melette Lampino of Philsela invites everyone to "come celebrate with us 1 of our cherished traditions, 'Santacruzan/Flores de Mayo'."

DATE : Saturday, May 21

TIME : 1:30 pm (registration n formation)

Parade will be at 3 - 4 pm.

PLACE: Cerritos Regional Community Park,

19700 bloomfield ave, cerritos, ca 90703.

For more info about the organization, please visit philippinesocietyofsoutheastlosangeles.org

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MANDAWE ASSO. OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

ANNUAL FIESTA

From Gus Mayol, an invitation for all Mandauehanons and friends to "Come Join us!!! Celebrate the Senor San Jose Fiesta!!!"

DATE : Saturday, May 21

TIME : 3-10:30 pm

PLACE: Buena Park Recreational Hall

8150 N. Knott Avenue

Buena Park, CA 90620

Tel. # (714) 236-3860

FOR MORE INFO, please call:

Merla Suico (818) 505-3029

Lel Damole (626) 960-4218

Ding Santos (213) 384-0474

Gus Mayol (909) 477-7263

Joy Mayol (909) 899-1390

Cesar Mayol (909) 996-1538

All Members: Please bring your favorite dish and a two-liter soda.

STRICTLY NO ALCOHOL.

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PHILIPPINE SCOUTS HERITAGE SOCIETY

27TH NATIONAL ANNUAL REUNION

 

Gil Mislang: "With Memorial Day coming up, I'd like to make you aware of a special gathering of World War II veterans called the Philippine Scouts. These were the heroic men who fought for our freedom against the Japanese Imperial Army who desired to conquer the Philippines. If you'd like to know more about them or pay them tribute please come to this years reunion, the info flyer is attached. Thanks for helping us keep their legacy alive."

 

DATE : Friday and Saturday, May 20-21

TIME : May 20 / 8 am - 4:30 pm / 4:30 - 9pm - Hospitality

May 21 / 9 am - 6 pm / 7 pm - banquet

PLACE: Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport

2640 N. Lakewood Blvd. Long Beach, CA 90815

Tel: (562) 597-4401 FAX: (562) 597-0601

Website

Also on May 21: Forgotten Soldiers documentary, reenactment and exhibits of WW II Philippine Scouts memorabilia, photos and books.

 

For reservation(s) and questions:

Gil Mislang - (323) 286-2121 or (562) 417-7564

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MS. EXOTI-LADY WORLD PAGEANT

MARIA AMOR BIRTHDAY GALA

A night celebrating beauty, style, and cultural appreciation for women at least 35 years of age and of all nationalities!

 

DATE : Friday, May 20, 2011

TIME : Red Carpet: 6pm / Pageant/Dinner: 8pm / After Party: 10pm

PLACE: Universal Hilton

555 Universal Hollywood Drive, Universal City, CA

Attire: Strictly Formal & Elegant, Gowns, Black Tie, No T-shirts, caps, sneakers.

Ticket prices are $80 for VIP with dinner and $30 for regular tickets with no dinner. Parking is $14 for valet and $9 for self-parking, both with the appropriate validation. Please RSVP with MARIA AMOR at maria@exotifit.com or (818) 983-3602.

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7TH ANNUAL ASIAN HERITAGE STREET CELEBRATION

FREE Admission

DATE : Saturday, May 21

TIME : 11:00 AM - 6 PM

PLACE: Larkin Street from Grove to Ellis Streets (from Civic Center to Little Saigon)

 

The nation's largest Pan-Asian street fair is back and bigger than ever, showcasing a new Asian Arts & Crafts Alley: an extravaganza of unique handmade products, 30 food vendors and trucks, a children's area, a healthy living pavilion and the return of popular features like the Jazz & Wine area, the Mah Jong section, J-cars, and the Muay Thai kickboxing ring!

Filipino highlights include: SF Pinoy Jazz Revue at 2:30 p.m. at the Jazz and Cultural Stage located at Golden Gate and Larkin Balut Eating Contest at 5 p.m.

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APALC TO HOST FAMILY FORUM TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP

 

The public is welcome to attend the 2nd annual Family Forum, "Engaging Leadership for Community

 

Solutions," an all-day free event which will focus on developing community and school-based leadership with over 200 K-12 parents and students in the diverse San Gabriel Valley.

DATE : Saturday May 21, 2011

TIME : 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

PLACE: First Baptist Church

101 S. Atlantic Blvd., Alhambra, CA 91801

 

The Family Forum is organized by the Student Leadership Network (SLN) and the Parent Leadership Program (PLP) at the Asian Pacific American Legal Center (APALC).

It will feature more than 15 workshops and a community resource fair about issues such as health, college access, immigration, financial literacy and renters and workers rights.

 

The free event includes breakfast and lunch, and those who register also will be guaranteed a T-shirt. Attendees will be eligible for raffle prizes, including $50 gift cards and a free laptop computer.

Individuals can register by calling Mike Pedro at (213) 977-7500 ext. 269.

 

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FASHION FOR A CAUSE

Theme: Love (for you Fil Am community), Live (enjoy fine arts), Laugh (experience a high energy fashion show).

 

DATE : Sunday, May 22

TIME : 3:00pm - 8:00pm

PLACE: Celebrity Centre International, 5930 Franklin

Hollywood, CA

Purchase Tickets online (NO service charge)

hors 'dourves & entertainment included

 

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APAC FASHION SHOW

PUSONG PINOY

 

DATE : Thursday, May 26

TIME : 5:00pm - 9:00pm

PLACE: Laguna Hills Community Center

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FACC- LA

Presents "Asian Pacific American Community Mixer!"

DATE : Thursday, May 26

TIME : 7:00pm - 10:00pm

PLACE: FACC- LA Office and Boardroom

5121 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 205

Sherman Oaks, California

May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in Los Angeles! The Filipino- American Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles is proud to join the City of Los Angeles in this month- long celebration!

This event is being held to help connect the various Asian Pacific American communities in the San Fernando Valley and beyond, and to celebrate traditions from the many cultures in Asia and the Pacific Islands.. and thus, honor Asian Pacific Americans who have inspired progress and unselfishly contributed to the betterment of our diverse Los Angeles community.

Snacks and Drinks will be served. Attendance is Free but guests have to email reservations by 05/23/11.

RSVP: Email Joe

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A TRIBUTE TO HEROES

 

DATE : Saturday, May 28

TIME : 6:30pm - 9:30pm

PLACE: The Promenade at Gano Excel
4828 4th Street, Irwindale, CA

On the occasion of our second year anniversary, Pusong Pinoy will stage a benefit concert entitled "A Tribute to Heroes," a night dedicated to honoring our outstanding heroes and superheroes.

Join us for a night of celebration and fantastic entertainment to raise funds for our cause. The concert will feature Kris Ivan of Browndition, Sharon Tanyag, Maricar Cabasag and other special guests. All proceeds will benefit Pusong Pinoy.

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PHILIPPINE CONSULATE HOLIDAY

The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will be closed to the public in observance of Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday.

DATE : 30 May 2011

TIME : Whole day

PLACE: Philippine Consulate General

Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Regular consular services will resume on the following working day (31 May).

In emergency cases, the Duty officer can be reached at telephone number (213) 268-9990.

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PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE SOUTH BAY PAVILIION

DATE : Saturday, June 11

TIME : Starting at 8 am.

PLACE: Carson, CA

More Info:

20700 Avalon Blvd # 120

Carson, CA 90746-3716

(310) 366-6636

Fe P. Koons

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PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE TIME CAPSULE

WHAT WILL YOU WANT TO INCLUDE IN IT?

DATE : Sunday, June 12

TIME :

PLACE: Union Square, San Francisco

May is Asian American Heritage Month and the Filipino community of the San Francisco Bay Area is preparing a Time Capsule to memorialize the day to day living and typical experiences of present day Filipinos.

Suitable photo voice materials and artifacts to be preserved in the capsule will be collected by Filipino American students during the 103rd celebration of Philippine Independence Day at Union Square on Sunday, June 12, 2011.

A donor form listing the item, the name of the contributor and reason for inclusion to the Time Capsule will also be made available online. Acceptable offerings range from Menus of Filipino Eateries, activities and photos of different Filipino organizations nationally, listing of leading causes of illness and death among Filipinos, Newspaper Clippings, Photographs, Video and Digital Recordings of legal victories, Personal CDs of accomplished Filipinos in the field of Entertainment, Sports, Business, Academia and Politics including pictorial and physical features of their living and work environment.

Acceptable artifacts are Jewelry, Speeding and Parking tickets, Cell Phones, PDA, Calculator, Baseball caps and other items of interest.

Targeted to span 100 years, the Time Capsule will be opened in commemoration of the Philippine Independence Bicentennial on June 12, 2098.

CONTACT : Rudy Asercion

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GET TOGETHER FOR SOUTHERN LEYTENOS

Organized by San Juan Association (Cabalian)

Tessie Siongco: "Friends and family, please join and enjoy."

DATE : June 24 - 25

TIME : June 24 - Dinner Dance / 6:00PM - 12:00PM

PLACE: June 24 - Dinner Dance, Holiday Inn Buena Park, Ca. 90620

June 25 - Picnic, Bolsa Chica Beach

For more information:

Tessie Siongco, 714-761-3416

Evelyn Galindo, 626-967-4450

Nita Alfaro, 714-826-1170

Terry Batino, 562-310-1399