Spanish Lesson
THRU APRIL 26-Learn Spanish the easy way for the beginners at St Emeric Parish every Saturday from 7PM -8PM. Donation $10.00. St Emeric Church Community Room 185 Avenue D, New York NY 10009. Please use the entrance at East 12th Street @ Ave . For details call: Esmyrna 212-388-1757; Susan 646-227-8582; Jesse 212-810-0682; Isabel Ho 212-685-0172.

APPNY 25th Anniversary Ball
APRIL 26-The Association of Philippine Physicians of New York ( APPNY ) will celebrate its 25th Anniversary and Inaugural Ball at Verdi"s of Westbury, 680 Old Country Rd. Westbury, NY 11590. Tel. No. (516) 534-4552. The new set of officers will be inducted by the Consulate General of the Philippines in New York, Consul General Cecilia B. Rebong. For more info. Please call: Drs. Minda Sunga Santangelo (516) 627-8814. Hedy Esguerra 516-481-5511; Grace B. Rabadam 631-475-8212; Cecilia D. Malanum 631-491-3210; Felicitas S. Lu 718-631-7156; Estella Reyes 516-671-3098.

Line Dance Ministry
THRU APRIL 27-St Emeric Parish Line Dance in association with Nena Matela Parish Line Dance Ministry announces the month of April schedule, every Sunday from 5:30PM- 10:00PM. Free light refreshments, free ball room dancing. Donation $5:00. St Emeric Church 185 Avenue D, New York NY- Use East 12th @ Ave C entrance. Access: At 14th Street take M14D to Ave C @ 12th St. Ample parking space. For Information: Nena 718- 268-4215; Susan: 646-227-8582; Auring 917-834-1671; Benny: 212-799-5404; Lydia: 646-549-0713.

UP Medicine Choir Concert
MAY 2-The well-acclaimed and multi-awarded University of the Philippines Medicine Choir (UP Medchoir) will perform a concert at Our Lady of Mercy Parish Youth Ministry, 40 Sullivan Drive, Jersey City, NJ 07305. The UP Medchoir, an all-medicine students singing group from UP and conducted by Caloy Ongchangco, is a five-time grand slam champion of the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges choral competition. It has also won major awards in competitions in Europe, Asia and the U.S. Contact persons: Dr. Winston Umali:winslee@aol.com/201-660-3171/201-709-9007; Dr. Gerry Pinder:gerpinder@mac.com/973-731-7441; Dr. Zenda Lat: engl@aol.com/201-805-7741. Tickets: $25-general admission; $30-special; $50-premier.

Filipino Heritage awards and coronation
MAY 3-The Filipino Heritage Foundation will hold its Filipino Heritage Awards and Coronation at the Sheraton Plaza Hotel Meadowland, East Rutherford, New Jersey featuring the awards for Outstanding Filipino Americans in their various fields of achievements, the Coronation of the Filipino Heritage Muses 2008 as well as the Ten Most Outstanding Mothers of the Year 2008. Contact Ludi Hughes 201-841-3070, Buddy Deauna 201-501-8388, Nimfa Tinana 908-494-4014, Vangie Lazaro 212-222-5259, Juliet Rosario 203-877-7260,Lito Pernia 201-658-1476 or Nena Kaufman 212-799-1847.

Samahang Gapan 33rd celeb
MAY 3-Samahang Gapan (Nueva Ecija) of the Eastern Seaboard, USA will celebrate its 33rd anniversary with a pot-luck get together at West Long Branch Community Center in West Long Branch, NJ (exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway). The traditional mass will be offered by Father Alex in honor of the town patron saint, Divina Pastora, followed by a luncheon and a nonstop dancing led by DJ Jason and DI Irma. Special feature of the affair is a reality game show put together by SG president Hector Magno and hosted by Senen Juachon. For more info, please call 732-563-4554.

Loboc Children's Choir performing in NYC
MAY 9-Direct from Loboc, Bohol, the Loboc Children's Choir will have a performance at St Emeric Church, 185 Avenue D @ East 12th Street, New York NY at 6pm. General admission $20, sponsors $50 or $100. For tickets, pls. call: Betty 973-393-8932; Susan 646-227-8582; Alex 212-679-8808; Tambi 212-420-0145. www.lobocchildrenschoir.net

Healing Mass with Fr. Bill Halbing
MAY 10-Everyone is invited to a healing mass with Fr. Bill Halbing to be held a St Emeric Church, 185 Avenue D @ East 12th Street, New York NY from 5 PM-7 PM- Events courtesy of Mary Help of Christians of St Emeric Prayer Group. Information please call: Esmyrna Nicholss 212 388 1757 and the rectory 212 228 4494 Access: From Union Square take bus M14D to Avenue C @ East 12th Street, walk toward C Town, walk through New Heaven Plaza passing Szold Street, St Emeric is on your left inside the parking lot. Driving: Use East 10th Street all the way to Avenue D and make left to East 12th Street. Ample parking space

Camera Club photo exhibit at NYU King Juan Carlos Center
MAY 15-The Camera Club of the Philippines will present a photo exhibit, "22/44: Dimensions of Hope" from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the King Juan Carlos Center of New York University at 53 Washington Square South (between Thompson and Sullivan Streets) in Manhattan. Admission is free and open to the public. Presented by NYU's King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, NYU's Office of the Dean for the Humanities and the Ayala Foundation, Inc. with assistance from the Philippine Consulate General in New York. Sponsored by the Philippine Department of Tourism. Visit www.cameraclub.ph/

Nat'l Assoc. of Healthcare Professionals Spring Dinner Dance
MAY 17-The National Association of Healthcare Professionals and New York Healthcare Academy cordially invite you to our Spring Dinner Dance at the Astoria World Manor, 25-22 Astoria Blvd, Astoria, NY 11102 from 8pm-1am. Cocktail from 8pm-9pm. Open bar, attire: formal, donation $75 per person. Music by DJ Express. For more info, please call: Karen Galisim 646-249-8542; 718-206-1872 or Cindy Corpas 516-297-3424.

"Daniel And The Lions' Den" at Millennium Theatre in Lancaster, PA
MAY 17-Join the Friends of the Adornos to see the beloved Bible story - Daniel and the Lions' Den, an inspiration to audiences of all ages. While kings use him to decipher their fates, God uses him to shape the fate of an entire people. $140.00/ person (includes show, driver's tip and 2 meals) Make check payable to "Adorno Fathers" and send to Ramon & Gloria Ramos at 359 Union St. Lodi, NJ 07644. For the benefit of The Adorno Fathers Seminary in Ramsey, NJ and the Philippines. Bus pick up at 6:30 AM St. John the Baptist Church, 31 St.(near Penn station) NYC, 7:30 AM St. Joseph Church 40 Spring St. Lodi, NJ 07644. For further info contact Ramon & Gloria Ramos (973) 473-7366 or (201) 776-8288, Adorno Fathers (201) 327-7375, Gerry & Nanning (718) 931-4254, St. John's Prayer Group (201) 568-2967.

Pinoy Musik Festival 2008
MAY 17-18-Special Edition Press, Inc. presents the Pinoy Musik Festival 2008 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. Featuring Sam Milby, MYMP & Kris Lawrence, plus the special pavilion..Expo de Mayo. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 212-682-6610 or visit us online at www.pinoymusikfestival.com.

PAFCOM Friendship & Coronation Ball
MAY 18-PAFCOM (Philippine American Friendship Committee) is inviting everyone to the Friendship & Coronation Ball which will be held at the Marriott Hotel, Newark Airport from 4:00 to 11:00pm. Donation is $70.00. For more info, please call 201-333-4503 or 201-892-8681.

Cavite Assoc. 25th Anniversary Celebration
MAY 19-Everyone is invited to our 25th Anniversary dinner dance at the Park Ridge Marriott in Park Ridge, NJ. For dinner dance tickets and souvenir program info, pls contact: Grace Clark 845-573-9036; Gene Crisostomo 718-631-8006; Ray Pegollo 646-533-2838; Jon & Cora Lontok 917-981-9266; Almar Solis 845-729-7168; Gene Salle 516-775-5150.

Asian Pacific American Cultural Heritage Parade and Festival
JUNE 1-The Filipino Heritage Foundation, Inc. with the cooperation and participation of the Asian Americans Council of New Jersey will hold the 8th Annual Heritage Fair and a Parade at The Armory, Washington Avenue in Teaneck, New Jersey on Sunday, June 1, 2008 from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. The highlights include Asian musics, dancers, exhibits, games, food fair, health fair. and voters registration.

NaFFAA-NY Outstanding Fathers of the Year
JUNE 14-The National Federation of Filipino American Association of New York (NaFFAA-NY) holds the Fourth Annual Ten Outstanding Fathers of the Year at 6:30 p.m. at the Skyline Hotel on Tenth Avenue between 49th and 50th Sts., NYC. For details please call Joe Ramos at 212-254 0904; Angie Cruz, 212-807 0484; Elsa B. Olsen, 212 459 1847; and Cora Reyes, 201 595 6060.

PAFCOM Parade and Festival
JUNE 29-Please join us at PAFCOM?s (Philippine American Friendship Committee) Parade and Festival starting at the Jersey City Armory to Exchange Place from 11 to 7:00 pm. Festival presentation in Exchange place from 1:00 to 7:00pm. Booths and Exhibits are available. Pls call 201-333-4503 or 201-892-8681.

4th Ambassadors/Consul Generals & Tourism Directors Tour to the Philippines
JULY 10-18-All are welcome to join the 4th Ambassadors/Consul Generals & Tourism Directors ÒTour to the Philippines.Ó Cost is $2098-4/n package (Cathay Pacific) or $1,986-4/n package (Northwest). It includes round trip airfare from JFK or EWR plus basic program package to include: 4 nights at Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel with buffet breakfasts, audience and photo-op with President Gloria Arroyo, lunch at Malacanang Palace and tour of palace museum, 3 dinners with entertainment, 3 lunches, day out-of-town tours, Manila city tour, grand welcome and airport amenities, business presentations, all transfers, porterage and more. Optional out-of-town tours will be offered at additional cost. Deadline for registration is April 30, 3008. Full payment deadline is June 8, 2008. Airlines seats are very limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. Placement at events shall be determined according to date of receipt of full payment. For more info or to reserve, please contact: Philippine Consulate General, 212-764-1330 or newyork@pcgny.net or Philippine Dept. of Tourism 212-575-7915 or email pdotny@aol.com

Eucharistic Pilgrimageto Alabama, North Carolina, Maryland and Georgia.
AUG. 9-5-Pilgrimage to Mother Angelica's Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), Little Jerusalem in Alabama, Lourdes Grotto of Belmont Abbey in North Carolina, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore, Maryland and sightseeing in Georgia. Bus pick up at 7:00 AM in St. John the Baptist Church, 31st ST (near Penn Station) NY, NY, 7:30 AM in St. Joseph Church in 40 Spring St Lodi, NJ. Bus and accommodation: $500.00/person (4 occupancy), $600.00/person (2 occupancy) Make check payable to "Adorno Fathers" and send to Gloria Ramos at 359 Union St. Lodi, NJ 07644. For the benefit of the seminary of the Adorno Fathers in Ramsey, NJ and in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, Philippines. For info call Gloria (973)473-7366, The Adorno Fathers (201) 327-7375, Gerry & Naning (718)931-4254, Cid (201)568-2967.

Philippine Fiesta 2008
AUG. 16-17-Special Edition Press, Inc. presents the Philippine Fiesta 2008. Now on its 10th year, it will once again take place at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, New Jersey. For more information, please call 212-682-6610 or visit us online at www.philippinefiesta.com.

Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Alabama, North Carolina, Baltimore,
CEU Medical Technology Alumnae Grand Reunion
AUG. 30 & 31-Calling all Centro Escolar University Medical Technology Alumnae to participate in our Grand Reunion being held in New Jersey. Aug. 30-dinner and dancing and a picnic on Aug. 31. Please call for details: Josephine Guico Pinero (NY) 718-631-9272 or npinero2@hotmail.com; Pompei Pereyra (NJ) 732-297-5687; Ed & Cynthia Poblete (CA) 707-648-2802.

San Juan de Dios reunion for RN Batch '61 in VA Beach
SEPT. 12-14-The Nursing Class of 1961 of San Juan de Dios Hospital will have a reunion on Sept. 12-14 at Barclay Towers Hotel in Virginia Beach, VA. Highlights of the event are Caribbean Night Ball, evening cruise and picnic barbecue. Contact persons are Imelda Basconcillo Tecson (757) 466-0459, Lolit Labuguen Bitanga (757) 424-1487, Conchita Naval Rono (757) 490-0462 and Mila Salvador Yuson (415) 681-2250.

Calling all alumnae of Ramon Magsaysay High School (Espana) Class 1964
Let's have a class reunion. Please contact the following: Arturo Raz 562-756-7077 email acraz@verizon.net; Ernesto Abolencia 626-274-9083 email mcabolencia@sbcglobal.net; Romeo Ordinario 858-405-2222 e-mail daughlet@cox.net; Vilma Zapanta 213-447-1518 e-mail vilmazapanta@hotmail.com

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