JAN. 7—The Sto. Niño Group of St. Patrick Church in Long Island City, N.Y. will celebrate the Sto. Niño fiesta with a 5 p.m. mass. For details, call MaryJo Palencia (212) 203-6183 or Anita or Rudy Barion (718) 507-4054.

Christian Life Program at Blessed Sacrament Church, Valley Stream

JAN. 14—See what Couples for Christ is all about. Attend the orientation session of the Christian Life Program (CLP) and learn about this life renewal program that has touched the lives of thousands of families worldwide. From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Valley Stream, N.Y. Ministry available for married single parents, single adults, separated, widowed, divorced, youth and kids. Admission is free. Kids watch will be available for free at the premises. Contact persons are Robert or Weng Rodriguez (516) 812-9594, or Ian or Aying Inquimboy (516) 414-6812.

Sinulog, mass at St. Sebastian Church for Sto. Niño feast day

JAN. 15—The Santo Niño Devotion Group (Parish of St. Sebastian) will mark the 16th commemorative Eucharistic celebration and the 1st Diocesan celebration of the feast of Santo Niño de Cebu with a concelebrated mass and Sinulog dance at 2:30 p.m. at St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church on 58th Street (corner of Roosevelt Avenue) in Woodside, N.Y. Refreshments and entertainment will follow at the auditorium. For details, call Toty (718) 457-3575, Medy (718) 639-4147, Hermes (718) 510-0246 or Josie (718) 927-2474.

Fiesta mass in honor of Sto. Niño of Tondo in Jersey City

JAN. 21—The 10th anniversary fiesta mass in honor of Sto. Niño of Tondo will be held at 3 p.m. at St. Peter’s Church, 144 Grand Street in Jersey City, N.J. near Exchange Place. Bring your family Sto. Niño no later than 2:30 p.m. to be placed at the altar. Fiesta reception follows. For more information, call Leny M. Isidro at (551) 358-7932, Cita Roman (201) 333-5624 or the Resurrection Parish (201) 434-8500.

Feast day of St. Niño de Cebu at St. Patrick’s Long Island City

FEB. 5—The annual feast day of Sto. Nino de Cebu will be held at St. Patrick’s Church at 39-38 29th Street (corner of 40th Avenue) in Long Island City, N.Y. The celebration will start with the first Sunday Filipino mass at 12:15 p.m. Bring your Sto. Niño images for the Sinulog dance. Food and refreshments will be served. There will also be line dancing. For particulars, call Nina Borja (718) 729-8401, Cora Cortez (646) 515-0842, Carmen Martinez (718) 909-4228, Angie Arguelles (914) 472-2010 or Nena Matela (718) 268-4215.

Filipino Social Club to crown Little Miss Valentine Phils.-USA

FEB. 11—The Filipino Social Club of N.Y. will hold its coronation ball for Little Miss Valentine Philippines-USA at Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Boulevard, Astoria, N.Y. from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Donation is $65 per person ($70 at the door). Open bar, free parking, all night buffet. Music by Revival Disco DJ. Attire is formal. For reservation and other information, call Joann Carman (718) 318-0697, Tessie Tadle (212) 828-7016, Lea Segard (718) 429-1567, Abel Baylon (718) 479-1929, Pearl Winthal (914) 968-8703, Sam/Yolly Robeniol (516) 328-3291, Eli/Alfie Bergancia (516) 378-5668, Mili Lipscomb (914) 423-6685, Minda Kennedy (718) 418-1092, Rosendo Cimagala (718) 347-7108, Mitch Lehrer (718) 698-2633 or e-mail mrsphil95@aol.com

Calauag Central College 75th anniv., 50th bash for Class ’56

FEB. 18—All members of Class ’56 of the Calauag Central College, Calauag, Quezon are invited to attend their golden anniversary, and to all alumni of the college for the 75th anniversary. For more information, call Pilo Pulgar at (718) 948-3556 or Fe Pera (201) 332-7406.

Araullo High School general reunion in Manila set for ’06

FEB. 18—The Araullo High School General Homecoming will be held at the Araullo High School grounds on Taft Avenue corner United Nations Avenue, in Manila. Registration will start at noon. To be hosted by Class ’71. For particulars, contact AraulloClass71@yahoogroupscom ; Willie Monillas, President (011-63) 917-810-2292, williemonillas@cnshipping.com.ph : Rose Alovera (718) 850-3192, ralovera@msn.com ; Juliet Bigtacion-Cabutin (917) 443-8395, julietbcabutin@aol.com ; or Rene Apolinario (818) 281-8003, Rene.Apolinario@21st.com

San Juan de Dios Hospital RN Class ’61 reunion in HI

MAY 12-13—The Hospital de San Juan de Dios, College of Nursing, Class 1961 will hold a grand reunion at the Sheraton Kauai Resort in Kauai, Hawaii. For complete information, call Perlita Senti-Cruz Mararagan at (808) 337-9588, Mila Salvador Yuson (415) 681-2250, Mercy Rodriguez Nelson (973) 989-0764, Imelda Basconcello Tecson (757) 466-0459 or Aida Arce Fusilero (925) 292-1515.

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