Beta Sigma fraternity east coast picnic
AUG. 13 - The Beta Sigma Fraternity would like to invite brothers, sisters and ladies corps in the East Coast to our annual picnic to be held at Palisades State Park, Ross Dock Picnic Area, Fort Lee, NJ on Saturday, 13 August 2005 from 9am-5pm. Come with your families and friends for ihaw-ihaw, lots of food, karaoke, children's games, volleyball, badminton and simply to meet with long lost brods and sis. For directions and food co-ordination, please call: GP-Dr. Ipe Gonzalez at 973-220-0190, Vice GP-Grash Balacuit at 917-880-1389, MOR-Tata Chan at 551-404-3106 and Titus Morales at 800-999-2374 ext. 2351.

Club Dominicana’s dance, pizza party in Manhattan
AUG. 13—A dance-pizza party by Club Dominicana will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight at St. Vincent Ferrer Hall, 66th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Free cake, coffee and one drink. Live band. Admission is $12. Call George Gangi (212) 737-8366 (evening only) or Ann Shannon (212) 722-8993 (daytime).

Miss Philippines-USA 40th coronation ball at Sheraton
AUG. 13—The 40th annual Miss Philippines-USA Pageant and coronation ball will be held from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Sheraton Hotel Meadowlands, 2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, N.J. (201-896-0500). Presented by the Philippine American Communities Executive Council, Inc. (PACEC). Contact persons are Monina Latuja, PACEC president (732) 583-8293; Cleoty de Dios, VP and ball chairlady (631) 586-2447; Wilson Verzosa, co-chair (201) 647-6195; Francis Sison, co-chair (201) 388-6364; or Annabelle Abad-Nakpil, chair of search committee (201) 996-1141.

Ladies of Filipino Masons Hawaiian Luau in N.Y.
AUG. 13—The Ladies of Filipino Masons, Inc. New York will hold their annual Hawaiian Luau at Corpus Christi Church Auditorium, 60-01 32nd Avenue, corner 60th Street in Woodside, N.Y. For particulars, call Nena Matela (718) 268-4215, Prossy Dagdayan (718) 224-4126, Helen Castro (914) 337-9255, Baby Alejandro (201) 435-1096, Ellen Guillen (732) 526-7181, Thelma Talusan (845) 358-5729, Babes Leonardo (516) 992-2929, Lyn Cruz (718) 323-3200 or Pinky Lavarino (845) 893-7658.

Fel-Ino-Jim reunion at Lake Grove Complex
AUG. 14—The Feliciano-Inocencio-Jimenez clan, U.S.-based heirs of Don Tomas Inocencio y Alejo and Dona Epigenia Ampil y de Dios, will have a reunion from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lake Grove Apt. Complex Clubhousein Lake Grove, Long Island, N.Y. (near Exit 60 Long Island Expressway). With indoor pool. Call Bebs Inocencio (201) 896-9700, Nick Feliciano (718) 967-0718, Cecil Casimiro (215) 964-5282, Evelyn Jimenez-Trinidad (914) 237-644, RJay Samonte (631) 949-5927 or felinojim-subscribe@yahoo.com

Summer Sinulog Festival at Olde St. Augustine's PA
AUG. 18-21—The 2005 Summer Sinulog Festival in honor of the feast of Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu will be held at Olde St. Augustine Church on 4th and Vine Streets in Philadelphia. Hosted by the Olde St. Augustine's Parish Pastoral Council and International Confradia del Santo Niño de Cebu USA Chapter. Masses will be held for four days (Aug. 18-20 at 7:30 p.m.; and Aug. 21 at 11 a.m.). The Most Rev. Julito Buhusan Cortes, Bishop of Cebu, will officiate the Aug. 21 mass, followed by a liturgical procession and veneration of the replica of Sto. Niño de Cebu, then a reception and live entertainment with Olde St. Augustine's Band. Contact persons are Perla or Bebs Alas (215) 343-2949, Fidel or Warren Bautista (215) 676-9918, Mike or Nieves De Castro (610) 278-0136, Lita or Romy DeJesus (856) 662-3934, Ferdie or Ruth Luyun (215) 657-3861, or Lita Manguba (267) 258-4741.

Metro Filipino Ministry to hold mass for feast of Mary
AUG. 20—The Metropolitan Filipino Ministry will sponsor a mass for the feast of Saint Mary the Virgin at 7 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 240 East 31st St. in Manhattan. A reception will follow. For more info call Father Noel E. Bordador at 212-529-2365.

Philippine Fiesta 2005
AUG. 20 & 21—Come out and enjoy the 2005 Philippine Fiesta which will be held at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, N.J. Sat. hours are 12 noon-9 pm. Sun. from 10am-8pm. There will be live entertainment performances, seminars, vendors, games and prizes during the two day event. For more info please call 212-682-6610 or email: sepmgzn@aol.com or visit: philippinefiesta.com

Health, wellness seminar-expo in Rego Park, N.Y.
AUG. 21—A Health and Wellness Seminar and Expo will be held at Our Lady of the Angelus Church at Rego Park on 63rd Drive in Queens, from 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Rego Park Filipino Community. Free fitness screening and resting and metabolic rate test. Call Jessie Velasco at (718) 699-4523 or Ofelia Concepcion (718) 896-6632.

Memorial mass for Sen. Raul Roco in Jersey City
AUG. 26—A memorial mass for the late Sen. and Education Secretary Raul Roco will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church, 3534 Kennedy Boulevard (between Congress and Bleecker Streets) in Jersey City, N.J. Organized by V4R-Volunteers for Roco, the Bicolandia Association, San Beda College and Ateneo de Naga Alumni. For details, call Carlos Roco at (973) 557-1716-cell or (973) 473-4530-home, Lily Ledesma (917) 622-2536-cell, Joseph Tieng (201) 797-6977, or Edmund Arellano (973) 615-3883-cell or (973) 778-6328-home.

Quezon Province Eastern USA 30th anniversary ball
AUG. 27—Quezon Province Association Eastern USA will mark its 30th anniversary with a coronation ball at Crowne Plaza@Meadowlands, New Jersey from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Contact persons are Mac Villapando (631) 331-2441, Tita Lugtu (201) 435-0627, Cely Dorneo (201) 435-9809, Sophie Abad (718) 849-4581, Fennie Orfalas (718) 458-6111 or Ben Quiling (201) 432-1986.

Cagayan de Oro-Misamis Or. 6th fiesta at Lourdess
AUG. 27—The Cagayan de Oro City-Misamis Oriental Association of New York will hold its 6th annual fiesta celebration at 6 p.m. at Lourdess Exotic Filipino Cuisine, 58-02 37th Avenue, Woodside, Queens, N.Y. (take 7 train, get off 61st Woodside/LIRR train station). Tickets at $40 each (includes buffet dinner-dance with live band). Attire is casual. Seat is very limited. For reservations and other details, call Alan Miel, president (347) 448-0958; Sylvia (718) 429-0568; or Vivia (646) 623-4011.

Ex-AIDC & Telecom reunion at Greenwich, CT
AUG. 27—Ex-AIDC and Telecom whole-day reunion from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Cow's Barn in Greenwich, Connecticut. Private picnic, sports and beach facilities. Visit www.greenwichct.org/ParksAndRec/prGroupOutings.asp Contact persons are Bebs Inocencio (201) 896-9700, Ray or Hilda Lorenzo-Dizon (203) 629-6103, Butch Castaneda (845) 238-2595 or rivarian-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

Sunday mass with Bishop Emilio Marquez in N.J.
AUG. 28—A Sunday mass with Bishop Emilio Marquez of the Diocese of Lucena City will be sponsored by the Quezon Province Association Eastern USA at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church (school auditorium) at 179 Hussa St. Linden, NJ 07036. For more information, contact Jeancie Almira (212) 838-8800, Mac Villapando (631) 331-2441 Ben Quiling (201) 432-1986, Lydia Aro (201) 792-9583, Tita Lugtu (201) 435-0627, Cely Dorneo (201) 435-9809, George de Leon (201) 475-9025 or Father Alex Cruz 406-2514 extension 19.

Fil-Am community forum on NYC elections 2005
AUG. 30—A community forum to educate and inform the Filipino-American community about the upcoming city elections, and to encourage Fil-Am leaders and members to be involved in the local political process, will be held at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue, near 46th Street, in Manhattan. Sponsored by the Filipino-American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI), with the Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF) and the Philippine American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM). Open to the public. For particulars, call Vilma Nafarette-Braga at (718) 883-1295 or vbraga@fahsi.org

Maharajah USA to celebrate 27th anniv. at Wayne Manor
SEPT. 3—The Original Maharajah USA Inc. will hold its 27th anniversary grand ball at Wayne Manor, 1515 Route 23, Wayne, N.J. (973-694-7776) starting at 6:30 p.m. Donation is $65. Attire: formal. Music: Boulevard Band. For particulars, call Jake Reyes (973) 956-6973, Cely Balingit (201) 385-1623, Lulu Yabut (718) 606-2133 or Linda Calara 973-566-9206.

NaFFAA Region1 Biennial Conference and Gala Night
SEPT. 10 & 11—The National Federation of Filipino American Associations Eastern Region will hold its 4th Biennial Conference, Gala Night, and Election of Region Chair & Vice Chair and States' Chairs at Foxwoods Resort & Casino in Ledyard, CT. The theme of this 2-day event is Harnessing Personal and Community Leadership. Registration fee is $125 (all 2-day event) includes networking, continental breakfast, symposium, lunches, gala night, and tour. For gala night only, $65 per person.For details, call Rhoda Calma (860)347.3550, Julius Fajardo (860)945.0155, Ludi Hughes (201)387.4063, Vicky Rey (908)352.3313, Nena Guevarra (203), Rudy Nicolas (201)963.1440/or Arnie Rosario (203)877-7260.

Search for Bayaning Pilipino Awards deadline on Sept. 15
SEPT. 15—ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation and the Ugnayan at Tulong para sa Maralitang Pamilya (UGAT) Foundation are now accepting nominees for the Bayaning Pilipino Awards, now also known as the Gawad Geny Lopez, Jr., for 2005-2006. The awards are given to individuals in recognition of their invaluable service to the community. Deadline for submission of nomination(s) is Sept. 15, 2005. Awards Night in the U.S. will be on April 7, 2006. Open to all individual Filipinos based in the United States of America. Nominees may be U.S. citizen or legal residents of the U.S., who are of Filipino heritage. For criteria & mechanics, email bayaningpilipinoawards@yahoo.com or visit BPA website www.bayaningpilipinoawards.tk

N.A.F.A. ‘s 16th anniv., coronation ball, raffle draw
SEPT. 17—The National Association of Filipino-Americans (N.A.F.A.) New York will celebrate its 16th anniversary, coronation ball for Miss NAFA, NY 2005, and its grand raffle draw from 6 p.m. to midnight at Skyline Hotel on 10th Avenue, 50th Street in Manhattan. For particulars, call Rachel Sullano (917) 492-1162, Susan Zamora (917) 362-5837, Carmen Martinez (718) 909-4228 and Carlota Espino (973) 344-1192. Proceeds of the event will support poor students in the Philippines.

Catskills on Broadway at Queens Performing Arts
SEPT. 18—Come to the Queensborough Performing Arts Center for the most exciting yearlong celebration in Queens, which opens at 3 p.m. at 222-05 56th Avenue, Bayside, N.Y., with Catskills on Broadway starring Freddie Roman, Mal Z. Lawrence and Dick Capri. Get ready for an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy. Call (718) 631-6311 or purchase tickets on line at www.theatermania.com All seats are $45.

Registration starts for overseas absentee voters at Consulate
OCT. 1—The registration period for overseas absentee voting for the May 2007 Philippine national elections will begin it was announced by the Philippine Consulate General in New York. All citizens of the Philippines abroad, who are qualified to vote under the law and at least 18 years of age on the day of the election, must file applications for registration/certification as overseas absentee voters between Oct. 1, 2005 and Aug. 31, 2006. The actual voting period for senators and party-list representatives will be from April 14, 2007 to May 14, 2007. Application forms are available at the Philippine Consulate General in New York. For details, call the Consulate at (212) 764-1339 extension 602 (for Consul Legaspi); or extension 31 for Jose Morales. Voters may also call the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Overseas Absentee Voting Secretariat in Manila at (011-632) 833-0914/832-8363 or visit www.dfa.gov.ph or the Commission on Elections (Manila) at (011-632) 522-2251/521-2952/523-9924 or visit www.comelec.gov.ph

PLMAA, N.A., foundation’s holiday dinner, induction
DEC. 2—The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Alumni Association of North America and its foundation will hold a holiday dinner and induction ball at Crowne Plaza New York/LaGuardia Airport, 104-04 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, NY 11369 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Tickets: $60 per person. For details call Rene or Vangie Estrella (516) 327 0824, Jophy Quiocho (631) 521 9968, Caloy or Helen Leonardo (201) 488-6347, TJ or Beng Santos Tirona (718) 740 3599, Manny Quintal (212) 732-0055, Rudy Reyes (973) 759-5587, or Flor Diaz-Villanueva (201) 328-5728.

St. Paul High Class ’81 gear for grand reunion
All graduates of St. Paul College of Manila, High School Class of 1981, are asked to sign up for the membership directory and join preparations for the grand alumnae homecoming and silver jubilee celebration in January 2006. A year-long series of fund raising activities are being planned in the U.S. and the Philippines. For details e-mail Cres Llorca-Logan at spcmhs81@yahoo.ca orMica Calica-Kerkdijk at gelikerk@yahoo.com or Loudette Torres-de Leon at EdgarLou@juno.com

Arellano High Class ’56 to mark golden jubilee
Arellano High School Class of 1956 will celebrate its golden jubilee on April 30, 2006. One celebration will be held back home for all Philippine-based alumni, and one in the United States for those who have migrated here. The locations and other data will be announced later. Ray Olmos of Southern California is the U.S. coordinator. He can be reached at (800) 883-7243 ext. 1005 or by email: rpolmos@rcmclean.com Contact persons in the Philippines are Horacio See at 09174681875 (rexysese@yahoo.com) and Herman Gamboa at htgamboa@dcdc.com.ph