February 28, 2010
San Diego Residents “Stride Forward” to Raise Funds for MDA
San Diego residents will walk, roll, and run wild at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 14th Annual Stride & Ride on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Crown Point Park at Mission Bay in San Diego .
The “Stride & Ride” 5K Walk will be a day of fun-in-the-sun at the beautiful shoreline of Mission Bay. There will be great food, prizes and entertainment.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost to register for the walk, however participants are encouraged to raise funds by contacting friends, family and business associates. All donations may be turned in the day of the event. Walkers can easily raise their funds online through MDA’s secure online Stride & Ride website https://www.joinmda.org/sdwalk2010.
To be part of this exciting event, contact Katie Heppermann MDA Executive Director at (858) 492-9792. To learn more about MDA please visit www.mda.org.
March 6, 2010
Philippine Consular Outreach in National City
A team from the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will conduct a Consular Outreach Program in National City, California on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn, located at 700 National City Boulevard, CA, 91950. The consular outreach program is being undertaken in cooperation with the Council of the Philippine American Organizations of San Diego County, Inc. (COPAO), with the sponsorship of Western Union.
Services are rendered by appointment only, no walk-in applications will be entertained. Fees must be paid in person at the scheduled appointment. The Consulate will only accept payments in cash, postal money order or cashier’s check. Personal checks will not be accepted.
For information on consular matters, interested parties may wish to call Vice Consul John G. Reyes at (213) 637-3003. For information on the Outreach schedule call Fred Gallardo of COPAO at (619) 850-0825.
April 18, 2010
Kundirana 2010 Gala Concert
The Kundirana 2010 Gala Concert will be held on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 5:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Joan B. Kroc Theater, the Salvation Army Kroc Center located at 6611 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92115.
The 2010 Kundirana Princesses will also be presented during the event. Tickets for the event are $25 for adults, $20 for students and $10 for children 5-10 years old.
April 24, 2010
26th Children's Book Party
Attention parents and kids from grades K-12, you are invited to the 26th Annual Children's Book Party; this fun and popular event is free and open to the public. Featuring entertainment, refreshments and best of all, each child will receive two free brand new books to call their own!
The free event takes place Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.
For more information or to volunteer, call Roosevelt Brown at (619) 266-4118 or cell at (858) 254-5996.
April 29, 2010
San Diego’s Fourth Annual Dining Out for Life®
The San Diego LGBT Community Center will serve as the local collaborating organization for Dining Out For Life®. This dynamic community event, which raises critical funds for The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs, will take place on Thurs., April 29.
Everyone can participate in Dining Out For Life® simply by joining family and friends for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at several of San Diego’s best restaurants on Thurs., April 29.
These local establishments will generously donate a minimum of 25 percent of their food and liquor sales on that day to benefit HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs. All funds raised locally will stay in San Diego helping to fight HIV/AIDS and provide services to thousands of San Diegans affect by this disease. Last year, more than 80 area restaurants participated. The list of participating restaurants is till being solidified and should be announced within the next few weeks.
May 18, 2010
2010 Human Rights Award
The May 18 Memorial Foundation yearly announces the 2010 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights in memory of the May 18 Democratic Uprising of 1980. The Gwangju prize is gaining international renown, and received nominations from Afghanistan, Burma, Malaysia, and across the Asian continent in 2009. The annual prize aims to enhance the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Uprising by recognizing individuals and organizations who have contributed to protecting human rights and promoting peace, unification and cooperation.
In May this year, citizens and activists will gather in Jeollanam-do to honor and celebrate Gwangju’s contribution to Korean democracy by presenting one outstanding individual or organization with a medal, certificate and 50 million won grant in recognition of their efforts towards peace, democracy and human rights for all.
For more information, please check the website: http://eng.518.org/eng/html/main.html. The final deadline for applying this award is March 1, 2010.
May 29, 2010
Philippine Faire and Festival of Festivals Parade
COPAO Officers and members invite you to participate in the event. It will be held on Saturday, May 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kimball Park, National City.
They are in need of sponsors to support this event, vendors to display their merchandise, programs and services, cultural artifacts, clothing, Filipiniana attires, jewelries, advertisers for the Souvenir Program, Applicants for Scholarship (Academic Excellence, Leadership, Athletics and Community Service) and Program and Entertainmment - high quality entertainers - sing and dance groups and individuals, and musical bands.
For details call: Merly Ferrer (619) 606-6475; Fred Gallardo (619) 850-0825; Vince Bumanglag, (858) 277-1555/Normita Atangan (619) 507-5863; and Aurora S. Cudal, (619) 755-3930.
July 22-25, 2010
The USTNAA’s 11th Annual Convention and Grand Reunion
The event will take place on July 22-25, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis located in 55 Fourth St. San Francisco, CA 94103. This year’s theme is “Fostering Global Responsibility and Leadership – Educate…Enlighten…Entertain.” The festivity begins on July 22nd with the Jubilarian Night. Followed by, an Educational Seminar/Welcome Reception on July 23. The General Assembly, Election and Gala Night will be on July 24. Finally, on July 25 the celebration ends with a mass. For more information, please contact the Event Overall Chair, Ma. Carlota Rivera Recacho at 415-595-8800 or the President, Phil Mangahas at 248-515-6851.
September 26, 2010
21st Annual AIDS Walk San Diego
San Diego County’s largest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraiser will take place on Sun., Sept. 26 at Balboa Park. This 21st annual event will raise funds for more than 20 San Diego County HIV/AIDS service organizations. AIDS Walk San Diego is a program of The San Diego LGBT Community Center. More information is available by calling (619) 291-WALK. |
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February 18, 2010
6th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the year of the Tiger! The event will feature Lucky Lion Dancers, Casino Night with prizes and authentic Chinese cuisine. It will be held on Thursday, February 18th, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. with dinner from 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. (no-host bar). It will take place at Fat City Steakhouse/China Camp Restaurant located at 2137 Pacific Coast Highway, San Diego, CA 92101. Parking is available at County Admin. Center N. Parking Lot
The cost before Feb. 16, 2010 is: $30 ABA members: $25 non-members. At the door: $40 members and non-members.
Purchase tickets online at: www.abasd.org or mail payment to Asian Business Association, 5675 Ruffin Road, Suite 305, San Diego, CA 92123. Contact ABA at (858) 277-2822.
February 20, 2010
San Diego Choraleers present “Something For Everyone”
“Something For Everyone,” an annual variety show by the San Diego Choraleers Adult Mixed Chorus will be on Saturday, February 20 at 4:30 p.m. at Patrick Henry High School Auditorium, 6702 Wandermere Drive in the Del Cerro area of San Diego, followed by dinner catered by Old World Restaurant.
The show will feature solos, duets and trios featuring chorus members, and group performances by the full Choraleers Chorus, “Inflections” vocal jazz group, “Women of Note,” “Serra-Naders” women’s chorus, and “Men of Note.” A variety of music and dance for all ages will be accompanied by Datha Rothstein and Jim Lombardi and is choreographed by Sonia Snyder.
Tickets for show and dinner are $20 for adults, $10 for children age five to 12 and free for children under five. Show-only tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children age five to 11, and free for children under five. Early reservations are recommended and dinners must be reserved by Weds., February 17.
For ticket information and reservations, call Joan Mabrey at (619) 501-7298 or mail a self-addressed stamped envelope to Choraleers Tickets, 4027 Mississippi St., San Diego, CA 92104. Tickets for show only may also be purchased at the venue the night of the concert.
The San Diego Choraleers are sponsored by the San Diego Community College District, Mid-City Continuing Education Center, Navajo Campus.
February 27-28, 2010
Asian Arts in the Garden
San Diego Botanic Garden will be celebrating the art of Asian horticulture with outstanding displays, lectures, and demonstrations. It will take place Saturday February 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday February 28 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Complimenting this diplay will be a Bonsai Show in the Walled Garden featuring styles of bonsai from Japan, China, Vietnam, and the West. There will be displays of Tray Landscape, Saikei, Kusamono, Penjing, Hon Non Bo, Suiseki, and Scholar Rocks. The organization supporting the display is Bonsai and Beyond, whose members study all the above art forms.
On Saturday, Soryo Ayako Stott will perform a tea ceremony at 11:30 am, and on Sunday, The Shokenji Taiko, a Japanese style drumming group from the Vista Buddhist Temple, will perform at 2:00 p.m. For details of lectures and demonstrations please check the website at www.SDBGarden.org.
The event is free with admission or membership. It will be held at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. For more information, log on to www.SDBGarden.org, or call (760) 436-3036 x. 206.
February 27th and 28th, 2010
Ohara School of Ikebana announces 37th annual flower show
The Ohara School of Ikebana, San Diego Chapter, has announced its 37th Annual Flower Show and Bazaar will be held on Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th. The event will take place in Room 101 of the Casa del Prado in Balboa Park from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days.
Admission to the Flower Show is free. Japanese style floral arrangements made by the Ohara chapter members will be on display. Sushi and tea will be available for purchase, as well as baked cooks and small floral arrangements made especially for the occasion. Demonstrations of the Ohara School style of flower arranging by teachers of the technique will take place on both days at 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.
For more information, visit the website: www.oharaschoolsandiego.org
February 28, 2010
San Diego Residents “Stride Forward” to Raise Funds for MDA
San Diego residents will walk, roll, and run wild at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s 14th Annual Stride & Ride on Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Crown Point Park at Mission Bay in San Diego .
The “Stride & Ride” 5K Walk will be a day of fun-in-the-sun at the beautiful shoreline of Mission Bay. There will be great food, prizes and entertainment.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. There is no cost to register for the walk, however participants are encouraged to raise funds by contacting friends, family and business associates. All donations may be turned in the day of the event. Walkers can easily raise their funds online through MDA’s secure online Stride & Ride website https://www.joinmda.org/sdwalk2010.
To be part of this exciting event, contact Katie Heppermann MDA Executive Director at (858) 492-9792. To learn more about MDA please visit www.mda.org.
April 24, 2010
26th Children's Book Party
Attention parents and kids from grades K-12, you are invited to the 26th Annual Children's Book Party; this fun and popular event is free and open to the public. Featuring entertainment, refreshments and best of all, each child will receive two free brand new books to call their own!
The free event takes place Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park.
For more information or to volunteer, call Roosevelt Brown at (619) 266-4118 or cell at (858) 254-5996.
April 29, 2010
San Diego’s Fourth Annual Dining Out for Life®
The San Diego LGBT Community Center will serve as the local collaborating organization for Dining Out For Life®. This dynamic community event, which raises critical funds for The Center’s HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs, will take place on Thurs., April 29.
Everyone can participate in Dining Out For Life® simply by joining family and friends for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner at several of San Diego’s best restaurants on Thurs., April 29.
These local establishments will generously donate a minimum of 25 percent of their food and liquor sales on that day to benefit HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs. All funds raised locally will stay in San Diego helping to fight HIV/AIDS and provide services to thousands of San Diegans affect by this disease. Last year, more than 80 area restaurants participated. The list of participating restaurants is till being solidified and should be announced within the next few weeks.
May 29, 2010
Philippine Fiare and Festical of Festivals Parade
COPAO Officers and members invite you to participate in the event. It will be held on Saturday, May 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Kimball Park, National City.
They are in need of sponsors to support this event, vendors to display their merchandise, programs and services, cultural artifacts, clothing, Filipiniana attires, jewelries, advertisers for the Souvenir Program, Applicants for Scholarship (Academic Excellence, Leadership, Athletics and Community Service) and Program and Entertainmment - high quality entertainers - sing and dance groups and individuals, and musical bands.
For details call: Merly Ferrer (619) 606-6475; Fred Gallardo (619) 850-0825; Vince Bumanglag, (858) 277-1555/Normita Atangan (619) 507-5863; and Aurora S. Cudal, (619) 755-3930.
July 22-25, 2010
The USTNAA’s 11th Annual Convention and Grand Reunion
The event will take place on July 22-25, 2010 at the Marriott Marquis located in 55 Fourth St. San Francisco, CA 94103. This year’s theme is “Fostering Global Responsibility and Leadership – Educate…Enlighten…Entertain.” The festivity begins on July 22nd with the Jubilarian Night. Followed by, an Educational Seminar/Welcome Reception on July 23. The General Assembly, Election and Gala Night will be on July 24. Finally, on July 25 the celebration ends with a mass. For more information, please contact the Event Overall Chair, Ma. Carlota Rivera Recacho at 415-595-8800 or the President, Phil Mangahas at 248-515-6851.
September 26, 2010
21st Annual AIDS Walk San Diego
San Diego County’s largest one-day HIV/AIDS fundraiser will take place on Sun., Sept. 26 at Balboa Park. This 21st annual event will raise funds for more than 20 San Diego County HIV/AIDS service organizations. AIDS Walk San Diego is a program of The San Diego LGBT Community Center. More information is available by calling (619) 291-WALK.
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MCRD Library
Navy families are also welcome to come enjoy best selling books, DVDs, CDs, internet,WI-FI, a copier, Rosetta Stone language courses, Navy professional reading list, 24/7 online homework help and a children’s room.
The library is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. ti 6:00 p.m., from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Sundays. For more information, call (619) 524-1849, check out http://library.usmc-mccs.org or send an email to
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November 15th
“Sculpture in the Garden” exhibit
The San Diego Fine Art Society invites the community to celebrate the “Sculpture in the Garden” exhibit at the San Diego Botanic Garden on Saturday, November 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. . Attendees will also be able to meet the artists.
Guests will have the rare opportunity to stroll through the Garden with the artists, enjoy light refreshments and wine, as well as hear from San Diego Fine Art Society Executive Director April Game.
To RSVP for the Artist Reception on November 15, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the San Diego Botanic Garden, please contact April Game at (858) 205-4354 or
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by November 10, 2009. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
November 15th
30th Anniversary & Grand Reunion of the Olongapo City Association U.S.A. INC
The 30th Anniversary and Grand Reunion of the Olongapo City Association U.S.A. INC will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mission Valley Sheraton Hotel, 1433 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108.
The proceeds will benefit the Association scholarship program and other charitable projects.
Those who wish to attend the memorable affair may contact the following: Connie Levya (951) 461-0154; Jess Lagman (858) 695-8347; Turs Matsuda, MD (858) 565-6958; Lilly Torreliza (619) 434-4013; Tony Santos (951) 226-8138.
November 17th
Women’s Global Network Presents: A Journey into Tanzania
Hear the first-hand accounts of six women who travelled to Africa to see how their efforts were changing the lives of women.
On Tuesday, November 17 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., they’ll share their story and those of the inspiring women they met.
The event takes place at the When in Rome Restaurant located at 1108 South Coast Highway, Encinitas. It is open to both WGN members and non-members. Tickets can be purchased for $49 at www.wgn-global.com.
December 5th
13th Annual Parol Lantern Festival
The 13th Annual Parol Lantern Festival will be held Saturday, December 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Rita's Auditorium.
There will be performances by PASACAT, Halau ‘O Pualan, San Diego School of the Creative Performing Arts Choral Ensemble, St. Rita's Folk Choir and St. Rita's Samoan Youth Group. Advance tickets are $10, after November 25, $25. Ticket includes merienda of pancit, lumpia and pandesal, exhibits, vendors, parol making workshops and the pabitin for children under 12 years old.
December 12th
“Misty Silk in December”
The Council of Philippine American Organizations of San Diego County will be holding “Misty Silk in December,” a holiday jam session and fashion show. The event will be held Saturday, December 12 from 5:00 p.m. to midnight at the Jestoni Bar and Resturant, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City, 91950.
Dress to impress at the event as it features a dinner buffet and band music. It will be an evening of fun, dancing, fashion show, silent auction, and presentation of candidates for COPAO Philippine Faire 2010 Popularity Contest.
Proceeds will benefit the San Diego Fil-Am Community Center Building Fund.
December 10th-23th and 26th-30th
Garden of Lights
After the sun goes down, the Garden is transformed into a dazzling winter wonderland with over 90,000 sparkling lights illuminating the Garden for a magical holiday experience. Many of these lights are LED, which are much brighter than regular lights. Numerous activities include horse-drawn-wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, live music, hot mulled wine, and refreshments.
Special Holiday Tales and Tunes for children ages two to six will be offered several nights in December. Admission is $8 for members, seniors, military and students; $12 for non-members and $4 for children 3–12. There will be additional fees for some activities.
The event takes place at the San Diego Botanic Garden, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024. It will be open from December 10-23 and 26-30, 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information, check out www.SDBGarden.org or call (760) 436-3036 x. 206.
January 22-24, 2010
BACEPOW Reunion
The Bay Area Civilian Ex-Prisoners of War (BACEPOW) will be holding a reunion January 22-24, 2010 in Fremont, California celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the liberation of Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila. The 150 member organization is made up of survivors of the various civilian internment camps run by the Japanese in East Asia, as well as their families, friends, military ex-POWs and those who were in the liberating forces. A small group of BACEPOW officers attended our last PSHS reunion. Anyone interested in taking part of the Fremont reunion should contact Sasha Jansen at
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November 11th
2009 Veterans Day Dance
“Open to the public!” 2009 Veterans Day dance party to honor our Filipino World War II Veterans. It costs $6 at the door, which includes an all-you-ca-eat buffet. Drinks/snacks, special guest Congressman Bob Filner. All day dancing and entertainment from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday November 11 at Mira Mesa Senior Citizens Center, 846 Mira Mesa Blvd., San Diego.
Call Lily Supnet for more information at (858) 271-9385. Dance to Live band all day long, raffle, special entertainment and gifts galore for everyone guaranteed.
The event is sponsored by the Fil-Am WWII Veterans Foundation of S.D. County under Commander Manny Braga and advisors Col. Romy Monteyro and CW04 Manny Supnet.
November 14th
Philippine Consular Outreach
A team from the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles will conduct a Consular Outreach Program in Chula Vista, on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the Comfort Inn & Suites, located at 632 E Street, Chula Vista, CA, 91910. The consular outreach program is being undertaken in cooperation with the Council of the Philippine American Organizations of San Diego County, Inc. (COPAO) with the sponsorship of Western Union.
The Consular services will be rendered by the Philippine Consulate General strictly by appointment only and with completed documents only. No walk-in applicants will be entertained.
For information on consular matters, interested parties may wish to call Ms. Rowena Namay at (213) 637-3005, or call Fred Gallardo of COPAO at (619) 850-0825.
November 15th
“Sculpture in the Garden” exhibit
The San Diego Fine Art Society invites the community to celebrate the “Sculpture in the Garden” exhibit at the San Diego Botanic Garden on Saturday, November 15 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. . Attendees will also be able to meet the artists.
Guests will have the rare opportunity to stroll through the Garden with the artists, enjoy light refreshments and wine, as well as hear from San Diego Fine Art Society Executive Director April Game.
To RSVP for the Artist Reception on November 15, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the San Diego Botanic Garden, please contact April Game at (858) 205-4354 or
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by November 10, 2009. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
November 15th
30th Anniversary & Grand Reunion of the Olongapo City Association U.S.A. INC
The 30th Anniversary and Grand Reunion of the Olongapo City Association U.S.A. INC will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Mission Valley Sheraton Hotel, 1433 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108.
The proceeds will benefit the Association scholarship program and other charitable projects.
Those who wish to attend the memorable affair may contact the following: Connie Levya (951) 461-0154; Jess Lagman (858) 695-8347; Turs Matsuda, MD (858) 565-6958; Lilly Torreliza (619) 434-4013; Tony Santos (951) 226-8138.
December 5th
13th Annual Parol Lantern Festival
The 13th Annual Parol Lantern Festival will be held Saturday, December 5th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at St. Rita's Auditorium.
There will be performances by PASACAT, Halau ‘O Pualan, San Diego School of the Creative Performing Arts Choral Ensemble, St. Rita's Folk Choir and St. Rita's Samoan Youth Group. Advance tickets are $10, after November 25, $25. Ticket includes merienda of pancit, lumpia and pandesal, exhibits, vendors, parol making workshops and the pabitin for children under 12 years old.
December 12th
“Misty Silk in December”
The Council of Philippine American Organizations of San Diego County will be holding “Misty Silk in December,” a holiday jam session and fashion show. The event will be held Saturday, December 12 from 5:00 p.m. to midnight at the Jestoni Bar and Resturant, 3421 E. Plaza Blvd., National City, 91950.
Dress to impress at the event as it features a dinner buffet and band music. It will be an evening of fun, dancing, fashion show, silent auction, and presentation of candidates for COPAO Philippine Faire 2010 Popularity Contest.
Proceeds will benefit the San Diego Fil-Am Community Center Building Fund.
January 22-24, 2010
BACEPOW Reunion
The Bay Area Civilian Ex-Prisoners of War (BACEPOW) will be holding a reunion January 22-24, 2010 in Fremont, California celebrating the 65th Anniversary of the liberation of Santo Tomas Internment Camp in Manila. The 150 member organization is made up of survivors of the various civilian internment camps run by the Japanese in East Asia, as well as their families, friends, military ex-POWs and those who were in the liberating forces. A small group of BACEPOW officers attended our last PSHS reunion. Anyone interested in taking part of the Fremont reunion should contact Sasha Jansen at
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