Filipino American Community Calendar and Information

Oregon and Southwest Washington October 1, 2011

vol IInumber 10

• 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 EnricoTadeo, CFAA Vice-Chair: evcntadeo@msn.com

UPCOMING, NEW and UPDATED EVENTS

Upcoming events (current month)

• October 14, 2011 - 7th Annual KaibiganShowKase(Portland metro) 
• October 15, 2011 - Ms/Mrs. Philippines-Portland Coronation Ball 2011(Portland metro)
• October 23, 2011 - FANHS Oregon Chapter 17th Annual Symposium: Challenges confronting intercultural marriages.2011(Portland metro)
• October 29, 2011 –CFAA Quarterly meeting

New and updated events:

(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.

SAVE ACT: Check out the website below and learn about the “SAVE ACT”, and what you can do. http://www.saveourindustriesact.org/.

CALENDAR

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 arenathe 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

October 14, 2011 - 7th Annual KaibiganShowKase

DATE/TIME: October 14th, 2011, Doors open 5:45, Dinner @6, Show at 7

SPONSORED BY: PSU Kaibigan

LOCATION: PSU Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom 1825 SW Broadway

COST: $10 per ticket, $12 at the Door, Contact us for VIP tables

CONTACT: Nikki De leon (ndeleon@pdx.edu)

October 15, 2011 - Ms/Mrs. Philippines-Portland Coronation Ball 2011
DATE/TIME: October 15, 2011, Saturday /6pm to Midnight
SPONSORED BY: Filipino American Association  of Portland and Vicinity
LOCATION: Sheraton Hotel, 8235 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR
COST: $45 per person
CONTACT: Ben Avecilla; cellular: 503/706-2061 or leave message
Dinner & Dance, Band: Ronaldo Esconde& Friends

October 23, 2011 - FANHS Oregon Chapter 17th Annual Symposium: Challenges confronting intercultural marriages.

DATE/TIME:    October 23, 2011, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

SPONSORED BY:   FANHS- Oregon Chapter

LOCATION: Fil-Am Association Cultural Center, 8917 SE Stark St., Portland, Oregon

COST:FREE

CONTACT:    Ruth Olandria, FANHS-Oregon Chapter President 503-252-8871

Jess F. Osilla, Committee Chair 503-234-7917, 503-880-0166 Cell

LigayaHumbert, Asst. Chair 503-654-8391

Five pairs of speakers: 1 Filipino man married to a Caucasian woman, and four Filipino women married to Caucasian men. We often wonder what challenges and adjustments couples of different cultures face.  Perhaps we get to hear some of the answers now. So don't forget to attend this interesting event.Refreshments will be served afterwards

October 29, 2011 –CFAA Quarterly meeting

DATE/TIME:    October 29, 2011, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

SPONSORED BY:   CFAA

LOCATION:  Gateway Chinese Buffet

3198 Gateway St.

Springfield, Or 97477

COST:for buffet lunch, $7.95 per person

CONTACT:    Ephraim Roxas - ENTELLCO@aol.com

Fourth quarter CFAA meeting. All affiliates representatives and original and individual trustees, please indicate intent to attend. Guests are invited – please let chair know.

December 4, 2011 - GSFAA Christmas Party

DATE/TIME: December 4, 2011 / 12:00am to 5:00pm

SPONSORED BY: Greater Salem Filipino American Association

LOCATION: Houck Middle School - Salem Oregon

COST: TBA

CONTACT: Pres. Ramon Ramillosa at 503-589-4982 or email r_ramillosa@yahoo.com

It's a Potluck, bring your favorite dish to share

December 10, 2011 - Cebuano Speaking Organization Annual Christmas Party

DATE/TIME: December 10, 2011/ time TBD

SPONSORED BY: Cebuano Speaking Organization

LOCATION:          Sheraton Hotel at airport way, Portland, OR

COST: To be announced

CONTACT:    Esther Kaiban - 360-635-3480

Lucy Gallarde - 503-645-2054 

Ruth & Willy Olandria - 503-252-8871

MaricelBeaman - 503-282-8974

Music by Manila Band

December 10, 2011–Pasko Na Naman

DATE/TIME: December 10, 2011/ time TBD

SPONSORED BY: Filipino American Association of ClarkCounty and Vicinity

LOCATION:          HiltonConvention Center, Vancouver

COST: To be announced

CONTACT:    LourdesMashinskilourdesandy@hotmail.com

Annual dinner/dance; details to be announced.

December 11, 2011 - DCFAA Holiday Party

DATE/TIME: Sunday, December 11, 2011

SPONSORED BY: DouglasCounty Filipino American Association

LOCATION: DouglasCounty Courthouse Annex, Roseburg, OR

COST:  Bring a potluck dish

CONTACT: Tess Loomis, 541 679-8690, or contact@dcfaa.org

Potluck holiday party.  Bring your favorite dish, enough to serve 10 or more people.

June 9, 2012 - Fil-Am Barong N Terno Ball

DATE/TIME: June 09, 2012 / 6:00pm - 12:00midnight

SPONSORED BY: Fil-Am Friendship Club of Oregon

LOCATION: Doubletree Hotel Portland

1000 Ne Multnomah St.

Portland, OR97232

Phone: 503.331.4905

COST:  TBA $.00/person, Ages 13 and up (No Children under 13 will be admitted)

CONTACT:    Nora Madarang: 503-848-8824 or lalit22@comcast.net

Bennie Ramirez: 503 524-7229 (no email)

Marivic Carrington – 503 591-0917 or alanmarivic@comcast.net

Lulu Stevenson – 503 307 0450 or dmayersfamily@yahoo.com

Attire: Barong N Terno, or Formal Attire. With live music: Manila Band

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CONTACT

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