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.

Couples for Christ host Christian Life Program

SEPT. 9—The Couples for Christ, Jersey City Chapter, in coordination with St. Anne’s Catholic Church, will sponsor a Christian Life Program for married couples, widows/widowers, and single parents. Orientation will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Anne’s Church at 3545 Kennedy Boulevard, City Heights, Jersey City, N.J. Free registration, with snacks, music and fun. For particulars, call (all 201) Celso or Mely Cruz 435-6274 or 930-6652, Tony or Claire Pormento 309-0639 or 978-2111, Bong or Beth Origenes 451-2776 or 936-9199, Rene or Angie Marco 432-5337, or Dong or Milette Cuesta 320-6111 or (301) 792-5792.

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.

Community meeting on ‘legalization’ in Queens

SEPT. 11—A community meeting on “legalization” will be hosted by the Women Workers Project from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 53-22 Roosevelt Avenue, 2nd floor, Woodside, N.Y. The meeting will offer free immigration expert advice. Open to the public. For more info, call Carolyn or Marifi at (718) 478-6849.

Philippines to join All Asia Food Expo at Javits Center

SEPT. 12-13—The Philippines will participate in the All Asia Food Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. The Philippines will showcase various Filipino food products from 17 food manufacturers and exporters. For more information, call the Philippine Trade and Investment Center in NYC at (212) 575-7915 or e-mail pticny@verizon.net  or visit www.dti.gov.ph

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 bayaningpilipinoawards@yahoo.com ; or visit BPA website www.bayaningpilipinoawards.tk  or 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.

USTEAA-USA’s 10th anniv. dinner-dance ball

SEPT. 17—The USTEAA (USA) will hold its 10th anniversary dinner-dance and induction ball at the Hanover Manor at 16 Eagle Rock Avenue, East Hanover, N.J. Party starts with cocktails at 7 p.m., and ball until 12:30 a.m. Donation is $55 to benefit USTEAA scholars. Attire: formal. For tickets and other info, call Rick Bisda (732) 396-9753, Cita Marzan-Tibay (973-759-0032), Linda Cubile-Sumulong (732) 855-0273 or Beth Aquino-de Guzman (732) 417-1830.

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.

FAHSI’s free medical services at its N.Y. center

SEPT. 18—A community health fair will be hosted by the Filipino-American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) and its network of NGOs at the Philippine-American Center at 185-14 Hillside Avenue, Jamaica, N.Y., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free medical services, EKG, urinalysis, blood pressure check up, vestibular studies for dizziness, oral hygiene instruction, health insurance enrollment and health education. For particulars, call Ryan Natividad or Vilma Braga at (718) 883-1295.

NYC mass, novenas to honor San Lorenzo Ruiz

SEPT. 18—A mass to celebrate the feast day of San Lorenzo Ruiz will be sponsored by the Filipino Apostolate of the Archdiocese of New York at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, at 2 p.m. Prior to the solemn feast day on Sept. 18, a series of novenas will be held at the Chapel of San Lorenzo Ruiz at 378 Broome Street, NYC, from Sept. 9 until Sept. 17 (take #6 train to Spring St., chapel 2 blocks away). All novenas will begin at 6 p.m. Supported by UN Group, Bergen County Group and Couples for Christ. For details, call (212) 838-6998.

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

‘Dancing with Angels goes Caribbean’ in NYC

OCT. 1—The Fount of Living Waters Prayer Community will hold “Dancing With Angels Goes Caribbean,” featuring MP Entertainment DJ Marisse, at the parish hall of St. John Nepomucene Church on First Avenue on East 66th Street in Manhattan starting at 7:30 p.m. Buffet dinner and dancing with DJ. Donation: $20. Reserve now. Call Lucring Panlilio (events coordinator) at (718) 353-1876, Jean Cagigas (718) 639-9258 or Linda Raquel Santos (212) 371-5288.

Jun Polistico concert

OCT. 1—The Jun Polistico Concert will be held on Saturday, 8:00 P.M. at the Bergen Academies Auditorium, 200 Hackensack Ave., near Rt. 4 East, Riverside Mall, Hackensack, Bergen County, NJ. This is a fundraiser concert sponsored by the Church of the Ascension of New Milford, St. Mary’s of Dumont and Church of St. John of Leonia to benefit the repairs, parish schools and other projects of these parishes. Mr. Polistico is the Mr. Golden Voice from Las Vegas. He is also an impressionist and comedian. This is a only one night show. General admission is $25.00. Children under 12 are not admitted. For tickets, please contact: Fr. Arcadio (201) 836-8961, or Vicky Tancio (201) 592-0017, or Elmer Pacia (201) 385-2680.

College of the Holy Spirit NYC reunion, conference

OCT. 6-9—The College of the Holy Spirit North America Foundation, Inc. will host its 1st conference and 8th grand reunion at the New York Hilton Hotel in NYC. With the theme “Rekindle the Spirit...Take on the Challenge,” the event will feature a workshop, general assembly, silent auction, dinner/induction ball, Alumna/Golden Girl Awards, raffle, etc. Registration fees: $75 for members, $100 for non-members; and $85 dinner-dance. For more info, call Francis Tayag (212) 242-9534, Florence Cua-Christman (609) 919-0275, Deanna Go Bio (212) 684-6691, Lily Ledesma (845) 238-2595 or visit www.chsnorthamerica.org

UST Nurses Alumni’s 19th reunion at Crowne Plaza

OCT. 8—The University of Sto. Tomas Nurses Alumni Association of the Eastern States of America, Inc. will hold its 19th annual reunion, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., at The Crowne Plaza La Guardia Airport, 104-04 Ditmars Boulevard, East Elmhurst, N.Y. (718-457-6300). Attire: formal/black tie. RSVP by Sept. 15. Donation: $70. For reservations, call Rexie Dato Tagle (718) 639-2658 or 397-5343, Linda Dubal (718) 335-3431 or Lorna Schneider (201) 387-8964.

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.

N.Y. coronation of first Miss Negrosanon USA at Sheraton

NOV. 5—Negrosanon USA, Inc. will hold its 3rd anniversary ball and coronation of the first Miss Negrosanon USA at Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel, Flushing, NY (718-460-6666) from 7 p.m. to midnight. Attire: formal. Donation: $70. Contact persons are Rolly/Paz Abuyen (631) 587-8150, Wilson/Jocelyn Verzosa (201) 387-6046, Albert/Dolly Yulo (201) 652-3267, Estrel/Eugene B. Chua (631) 669-0767, Mary Joy Garcia Dia (718) 302-0820, Davy Diongson (212) 674-7223, Pacita Maja (212) 473-8311 or Rhodora Urmasa (718) 343-2702.

Tanglaw’s 27th anniversary induction ball in Huntington

NOV. 19—Tanglaw-Filipino-American Society of Long Island, Inc. will hold its 27th anniversary dinner-dance and induction ball at the New Huntington Townhouse, 124 East Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, N.Y. (631-427-8485). Cocktails at 8 p.m. Dinner-dance: 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Attire: formal. Full open bar-Viennese Dessert Extravagnza. Tickets $80 ($90 at the door). Contact persons are Dahlia Aman (631) 907-2917, Sonia Carasig (631) 286-1351, Lettie or Rene Compas (631) 868-0427, Dette or Tony Enriquez (631) 698-4354, or Bess or Danny Madrazo (631) 471-3152.

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.pha