02/01/2012 - 16/06/2011: Updated Calendar of Events
Filipino American Community Calendar and Information
Oregon and Southwest Washington June 1, 2011
vol II number 6
- · This publication reflects upcoming events and information that are for general use and benefit of the Filipino American community of Oregon and Southwest Washington
- · Prepared by Council of Filipino American Associations of Oregon and Southwest Washington (CFAA)
- · CFAA reserves the right to screen announcements based on length and propriety
- · For input and feedback, or to be removed from the distribution list, please contact Enrico Tadeo, CFAA Vice-Chair: evcntadeo@msn.com
UPCOMING, NEW and UPDATED EVENTS
Upcoming events (current month)
- · June 4, 2011 - Annual Independence Day Picnic (Salem)
- · June 12, 2011 – Parokya Ni Edgar Concert (Portland)
New and updated events
- · July 4, 2011 – July 4th Fil-am Community Picnic (Portland, new)
(see CALENDAR below for details of these and other events)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any comments and suggestions on how this medium can best serve to the community, please send email to evcntadeo@msn.com.
Federation of Philippine Chambers of Commerce National Convention in Portland. The national convention of all Philippine Chambers of Commerce throughout the United States will be in Portland, August 18-20.
SAVE Act! Let us work save jobs in the US and the Philippines through the passage of the SAVE Act. Register your support and get more details at www.SaveOurIndustriesAct.org
CALENDAR
June 4, 2011 - Annual Independence Day Picnic
DATE/TIME: Saturday, June 4, 2011 / 11:00am to 3:00pm
SPONSORED BY: Greater Salem Filipino American Association (GSFAA)
LOCATION: Cascade Gateway Park - Beaver Grove Area
COST: None
CONTACT: Marilou Gumabon, Chairperson at 503-391-5304 or email marilou.gumabon@hotmail.com; or Ramon Ramillosa, Pres. at 503-589-4982 email rv_ramillosa@yahoo.com
It's a Potluck! We will have games for children & adult, karaoke singing contest, dance entertainment, etc....
June 12, 2011 – Parokya Ni Edgar Concert
DATE/TIME: June 12, 2011 / 4 pm
SPONSORED BY: PNE Production Group
LOCATION: Benson Polytechnic High School Auditorium, Portland
COST: $38, $68, $150 ($150 includes Meet and Greet)
CONTACT: Lourdes Mashinski lourdesandy@hotmail.com, (360) 931-3892
Parokya ni Edgar (English translation: Parish of Edgar) is a band that was formed in 1993 by a group of college students. The band is famous and most lauded for its original rock novelty songs and often satirical covers of popular songs. Kamikazee, the band’s name speaks volumes of the band’s philosophy – pure passion and fearless music! The music they make will leave you exhausted, exhilarated and yearning for more…and Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arena the band’s name speaks volumes of the band’s philosophy – pure passion and fearless music! The music they make will leave you exhausted, exhilarated and yearning for more…and Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arenaKamikazee presents pure passion and fearless music. Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arena. Sponsorship and Meet and Greet opportunities, contact Lourdes Mashinski lourdesandy@hotmail.com (360) 931-3812(360) 931-3892Kamikazee, the band’s name speaks volumes of the band’s philosophy – pure passion and fearless music! The music they make will leave you exhausted, exhilarated and yearning for more…and Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arena Kamikazee, the band’s name speaks volumes of the band’s philosophy – pure passion and fearless music! The music they make will leave you exhausted, exhilarated and yearning for more…and Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arena
July 4, 2011 – July 4th Fil-am Community Picnic
DATE/TIME: July 4, 2011 / Time TBD
SPONSORED BY: Fil-Am associations, led and coordinated by Filipino American Association of Portland and Vicinity
LOCATION: Blue Lake Park
COST: TBD
CONTACT: cindy.reidy@hotmail.com (Cindy)
Kamikazee, the band’s name speaks volumes of the band’s philosophy – pure passion and fearless music! The music they make will leave you exhausted, exhilarated and yearning for more…and Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arena the band’s name speaks volumes of the band’s philosophy – pure passion and fearless music! The music they make will leave you exhausted, exhilarated and yearning for more…and Kamikazee has gained the reputation as being one of the most explosive bands in the Filipino music arena
August 18-20 – Bi-National Convention and Trade Show
DATE/TIME: August 18-20, 2011
SPONSORED BY: Federation of Philippines American Chambers of Commerce
LOCATION: Hilton Hotel, downtown Portland
COST: $179 for full convention; $100 for gala dinner only
CONTACT: Jason Lim, jasonlim@asianreporter.com, (503) 351-5016, info@fpaccpdx.org, http://www.fpaccpdx.org/Mainscreen.aspx,
Join us in the beautiful Rose City of Portland, Oregon mid August for the Bi-National FPACC convention and trade show: Bridging the River of Change: Succeeding Economically in the 21st Century.
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