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.

Kayumanggi’s Hawaiian party for Maria Velez
AUG. 28—The Kayumanggi Society of Philadelphia will host a Hawaiian party to celebrate the 91st birthday of Maria U. Velez from noon to 6 p.m. at Hilton Hotel (Riverside Pavilion) on Rt. 70 East, Cherry Hill, N.J. Featuring Rene Sese (Don Ho of the Philippines), the show will start at 3 p.m., following 1 p.m. lunch. Donation is $40. Music by DJ Manny Dizon. Attire: Hawaiian. For reservations, call Eboy Jovida at (856) 296-8052, Freddy Panes (215) 238-0690, Antonia Guisadio (215) 331-1515 or Lambert Santos (856) 795-5576.

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

Fil-Am forum on NYC elections at PhilCenter
AUG. 30—A community forum on the upcoming New York City elections will be hosted by the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI), the Philippine American Friendship Committee (PAFCOM), and the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF). With the theme “Striving Towards an Empowered Filipino American Community,” the forum will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Kalayaan Hall of the Philippine Consulate General on Fifth Avenue (46th Street) in Manhattan. It is free and open to the public. For particulars, call Vilma Braga, FAHSI program director, at (718) 883-1295, or Glenn Magpantay at AALDEF (212) 966-5932.

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.

UPAANJ meeting in South Plainfield, N.J.
SEPT. 4—The UPAANJ will have a meeting with merienda potluck starting at 3 p.m. at the residence of Phoebe Andes at 459 Joan Street, South Plainfield, N.J. The two-hour meeting will discuss election of officers and other matters. Please register by calling Jojie Rago-Adia (908) 313-6877 (jragoadia2003@aol.com), Nora Catiis (732) 568-0368 (noraqc@patmedia).

Novena masses for feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz
SEPT. 9—Start of series of novena masses (Sept. 9 to 17) for San Lorenzo Ruiz at 6:30 p.m. at Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz, 378 Broome Street in Manhattan. The novena masses are in preparation for the feast day mass in honor of San Lorenzo Ruiz on Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

Ballroom dance company to mark 10th anniversary
SEPT. 10—“Let’s Dance Social Dancing,” a ballroom dance company that organizes ballroom workshops and events since 1995, will celebrate its 10th anniversary and 2nd reunion of its dancers and supporters on from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Croatian Banquet Hall, 502 West 41st Street (between 10th & 11th Avenues) in Manhattan. Tickets are $35 each ($40 at the door), with live music by The Ponitails Band & Nite Train Entertainment DJ. RSVP on or before Sept. 1 by calling (718) 278-6747. Check payable to Let’s Dance Social Dancing and mail to Juliet Payabyab at 35-12 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106.

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

PAMSNJ, foundation to hold 35th anniversary ball
OCT. 15—The Philippine-American Medical Society of New Jersey and its foundation will hold their 35th anniversary dinner-dance at 6:30 p.m. at Resorts International Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, N.J. Formal attire. Donation is $85 per person (tickets must be prepaid).

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.

Ma-Yi Theater to honor Carillo Onrubia, Stewart
SEPT. 19—The famous Ma-Yi Theater Company will honor Cely Carillo Onrubia, Filipina veteran of the Broadway musical stage; and Ellen Stewart, founding artistic director of La MaMa ETC, at its annual benefit and awards night at the Trianon Ballroom of Hilton New York. The event will have a silent auction featuring luxury hotel and resort stays, jewelry from around the world, fine dining, antiques, etc. For tickets and other info, call Daniel Rech at Ma-Yi Theater at (212) 971-4862 or visit www.ma-yitheatre.org

Physical therapy video showing, election
SEPT. 24—The Philippine Physical Therapy Association (PPTA-NY) will hold a video showing on “Advanced Myofascial Release” starting at 3:30 p.m. at 50-11 Queens Boulevard (basement), Woodside, N.Y. Running time is 70 minutes. Member fee: $5. Non-member: $10. Election of officers will follow. For more details, call Jennifer at (917) 684-3723 or Rafael (718) 749-6838.

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

College of the Holy Spirit grand reunion at Hilton
OCT. 8—The College of the Holy Spirit North American Foundation, through its president Francis Tayag (AB/BSC ’67), will hold its grand reunion at the New York Hilton in NYC. All alumnae from all over the United States and Canada are invited. For complete information, call Francis Tayag at fmtchs@yahoo.com, Francis Aguilar-Miranda at fmiranda@seq.org, Lily Ledesma at lslc33@hotmail.com, Deanna Go Bio at dgobio@nyc.rr.com or Evelyn Sineneng-Smith at (408)298-4138.

Queen, Princess of Charity USA 2005 coronation ball
OCT. 22—The SCA Foundation will crown its Queen and Princess of Charity USA 2005 at Sheraton Newark Airport Hotel, 12 Frontage Road, Newark, N.J. (973.690.550). It will start with cocktails at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. The event is a fund-raiser to finance the construction of feeding centers for malnourished children of Molo, Iloilo City; and Hagonoy, Bulacan, in the Philippines. Donation is $65. Attire: formal. Music by The Sideline Band, with Ronny Lyke of The Ronny Lyke Show. For more information, call Fr. Donato at (201) 736-6043, Gigi at (917) 774-1108 or Frances (718) 710-5129.

Carmen Pateña topbills N.J. thanksgiving concert
OCT. 29—Ambassadress of Songs Carmen Pateña will headline a Thanksgiving concert at the New Jersey City University Auditorium on Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Other noted performers, including a comedy act, will be featured. The concert is a project of Martha Baltazar, president of The Handmaiden Services, in coordination with Filipino-American Christian leaders in the northeast, to raise funds for the Seniors’ Club, Inc. of Jersey City, the Keepers’ Inn, and other charity projects. Tickets are $25 each. For details, call Raquel Revadavia (201) 536-9505 or Pastor Moises Cruz (551) 358-3638.

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