UCLA-APA –Events & Announcements - 7/9/06
July 9, 2006
1) APA UCLA– USC APAA Annual Rivalry Softball Game
2) Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit
3) India through the Eyes of Conquerors
4) Torii: The Japanese Portal Connecting the Finite and Infinite Worlds
5) Hammer Conversations: Yoshihiro Tatsumi & Adrian Tomine
6) KYCC Annual Benefit Concert
7) Celebration of Asian-American culture and tradition
8) LA Tofu Festival
9) 66th Annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival
10) 32nd Annual Philippine Weekend Festivities, Delano, California
1) UCLA APA – USC APAA Annual Rivalry Softball Game
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Our softball game versus the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association will
be on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 9:00 AM. Softball practices and
additional game details are currently being determined. Please join
us as APA UCLA seeks to reclaim the softball game trophy!
2) Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit
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Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit showcases talented chefs from the best restaurants in Los Angeles as well as celebrated wineries. We are pleased to announce our benefit event chair Akira Hirose of Maison Akira and honorary benefit chair Kerry Heffernan of Hudson Yards Catering (formerly of Eleven Madison Park Restaurant, New York)
All net proceeds go to our 2006 partner, Visual Communications (VC). Visual Communications was created with the understanding that the media and arts should do more than just present pictures or portraits; they should take an active role in building a more humane, responsible and understanding society. Visual Communications’ mission is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Through VC’s programs in video training, production and assistance for artists, public screenings, and preservation of the Asian Pacific American community’s visual history, Visual Communications strives to connect communities through the media arts.
Date: July 22, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Wallis Annenberg Building at California Science Center
Address: 700 State Drive , Los Angeles , 90037
Phone: (310) 943-3868
Admission: Ticket Prices: One Day Special Presale - $100; Early Bird Sale - $115, At the door - $150; VIP ticket - $250
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: www.projectbyproject.org/foodandwine/index.html
Project by Project (PbP) is a national 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization of social entrepreneurs that serves Asian American non-profits in need by raising public awareness, volunteerism and capital.
The benefit will take place Saturday July 22, 2006 at the Wallis Annenberg Building at California Science Center (700 State Drive, Los Angeles).
3) India through the Eyes of Conquerors
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The Norton Simon Museum’s collection of South Asian art provides a comprehensive view of the religious and artistic landscapes encountered by aspiring conquerors of India in the late 12th century. In this lecture, independent scholar Alka Patel discusses how these newcomers from the isolated highlands of Afghanistan were little prepared for the rich iconographies of India, the birthplace of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
Date: July 14, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Norton Simon Museum
Address: 411 W. Colorado Blvd , Pasadena , 91105
Phone: (626) 449-6840
Admission: Free with Museum admission
Website: www.nortonsimon.org/events
4) Torii: The Japanese Portal Connecting the Finite and Infinite Worlds
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Los Angeles born, San Francisco based Melody Takata’s program celebrates Japanese dance as a living, cultural form. Tateo Takahashi (Tsuguru Shamisen), Francis Wong (flute), Doug Hirai (electric guitar) and a five member Odori/Kumi (dance/drum) ensemble will share history and stories by translating the symbolic language of movement and dance with spoken word and visual deconstruction.
Date: July 16, 2006
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Grand Performances : California Plaza
Address: 300-350 S. GRAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES , Los Angeles
Phone: (213) 687-2190
Admission: Free
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: grandperformances.org
5) Hammer Conversations: Yoshihiro Tatsumi & Adrian Tomine
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Legendary Japanese comic artist and manga-ka (“manga expert”) Yoshihiro Tatsumi is credited for establishing gekiga (“dramatic pictures”), a style of alternative comics that blends drama and art in a realistic fashion for an adult audience.
A pioneer of the graphic novel, Tatsumi has been drawing comics since the 1950s. His works have been rarely available for American audiences until his most recent collection, The Push Man and Other Stories, edited by Tomine, was published last September.
Comic artist and graphic novelist Adrian Tomine has published many comic books, which include 32 Stories: The Complete Optic Nerve Mini-Comics, She Read the Letter Journal, and the critically acclaimed Summer Blonde. In addition to being featured on many album covers, his works have been included in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and Time.
Date: July 19, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hammer Museum
Address: 10899 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , 90024
Phone: (310) 443-7000
Admission: Free
6) KYCC Annual Benefit Concert
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center with the Korean American Music Foundation will be hosting their Annual Benefit Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! This spectacular event brings to you the Music Direction of Jong Hoon Bae and the solo Performances of Hyuk-Joo Kwun on Violin and Esther Keel on Piano. Proceeds benefit KYCC, sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets and information call 213.365.7400 x235.
Date: July 20, 2006
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center
Address: 111 S. Grand Ave. , Los Angeles , 90012
Phone: (213) 365-7400
Admission: $20 / $35 / $50 / $75 / $100
Website: www.kyccla.org
7) Celebration of Asian-American culture and tradition
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Experience the swish of silk and the beat of drums herald the arts of Korea, Japan and China.
Date: September 9, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ford Amphitheatre
Address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East , Hollywood , 90068
Parking is FREE at the Universal City walk Red Line station. Free shuttle service is provided to the theatre. Otherwise, stacked parking is available on site.
Phone: (323) 461-3673
Admission: Adults $5, Children are admitted free
Website: www.fordamphitheatre.org/en/performance/Family.asp
8) LA Tofu Festival
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"TOFU: It's Hip to be Square!"
Part of the 66th Annual Nisei Week Festival
The LA Tofu Festival is a fundraiser for the Little Tokyo Service Center, a non-profit community-based organization, which has been providing services to low income, immigrant, homeless and distressed seniors and families for over 25 years. Programs include assistance to victims of domestic violence, support groups, child abuse and neglect outreach, emergency food and shelter assistance, affordable housing, and community redevelopment. The Little Tokyo Service Center services the diverse, multi-ethnic population of greater Los Angeles.
EVENT INFO:
WHEN:
Saturday, August 12, 2006 | 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, August 13, 2006 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE:
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles (at 2nd & S San Pedro Streets)
FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS:
Celebrity Chef Cooking Stage featuring
- TOMMY TANG, PBS Celebrity Chef
- TROY THOMPSON of "Iron Chef America"
- ANN GENTRY, Real Food Daily Chef
TICKETS:
General Admission $8
Seniors (60+) $5
Children (5-12) $5
Children (Under 5) FREE
www.tofufestival.com
9) 66th Annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival
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The 66th Nisei Week Japanese Festival will be held from August 12-20, 2006 in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district with many fun-filled, family friendly events. Nisei Week has arranged with the City of Los Angeles to have plenty of public parking in and around the Little Tokyo area. Nisei Week will be held in conjunction with the Tofu Festival the first weekend, August 12-13. This year, leading up to the festival this summer, the Nisei Week Hoops Tournament (June 23-25), Nisei Week Fashion Show (June 10), and Nisei Week Baby Show (July 22) will be held.
The Nisei Week Fashion Show, which will benefit both Nisei Week and Keiro Senior Healthcare, is back this year and will be held June 10 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Nikki Kodama at Nikkik18@yahoo.com. The Nisei Week Baby Show, which as been growing year after year, will be held at the Japanese American Community and Cultural Center Plaza July 22. More information will be available soon, or may contact Rodney Kageyama at kozo41@earthlink.net.
For volunteer information or other information on the 66th Nisei Week Festival, please call the Nisei Week Festival office at 213/687-7193 or fax at 213/687-6510. The Nisei Week office is located at 244 South San Pedro Street, Suite 303, Los Angeles, Calif., 90012. Also visit the Nisei Week website at www.NiseiWeek.org for a complete calendar of events.
10) 32nd Annual Philippine Weekend Festivities, Delano, California
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“Pinagmulan – Celebrating 100 Years Living the
Filipino-American Dream”
For more information contact: Jay Tamsi, Chairperson 661-667-3814.
Miss/Mister Philippine Weekend Pageant – Saturday, July 15th, at the Delano High School Auditorium. Candidates will vie for the title of 2006 King & Queen. The candidates will compete in various categories including native costume, talent, and formal wear and have a 10-minute interview with a panel of 5 judges. For tickets or more information, contact Ricky De la Cruz, 661-703-7571.
Tiny Tots Pageant – Saturday, July 22nd, at the Filipino Community Hall. Boys and girls between the ages of 5, 6, and 7 will compete in a simple tiny tots pageant. For more information, contact Christine San Juan, 661-586-2592, orJoann Soriano, 661-586-0907.
3 on 3 Youth Basketball – Thursday & Friday, July 27th & 28th, at Princeton Elementary School. Middle school-aged kids get a chance to join the festivities. The cost is $5 per person, a maximum of 5 persons per team. For more information, contact Christian Cabello 661-725-1550.
Pork Adobo Cook-Off - Friday, July 28th, at the Filipino Community Hall. The cost is $25 per participant. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. & cook-off starts at 5:00p.m. For more information, contact Leonard Castillo 661-900-7079 or David
Castillo, 661-344-6128.
Grand Parade – Saturday, July 29th, downtown Main Street. The parade will begin at 8th Avenue and Main Street and end at Cecil Avenue Middle School Parking Lot. All parade entries are welcomed. For parade applications or more information, contact Delilah Mascarinas, 661-725-3602 or 661-721-5080.
Barrio Fiesta – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th and 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park in Delano, California. This is a great chance to showcase, promote, or sell your products and services before a captive market. For more information on becoming an Exhibitor/Food Vendor/Informational Booth, contact Jay Tamsi, 661-667-3814.
Basketball Tournament – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 28th, 29th & 30th, at Delano High School and Parks and Recreation Center. Philippine Weekend Invitational Basketball Tournament. Double elimination tournament sponsored by Filipino Athletic League. For more information, contact Trina Laeno, 661-725-8354 or 661-709-9866.
Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament – Saturday, July 29th, at Cecil Avenue Park. The first 10 teams will be allowed to play and fee is $75 per team. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information, contact Debbie Rafal, 661-301-1258, or Joanna Rafal, 661-229-5108.
Dance Contest – Saturday and Sunday, July 29th and 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park.
Each team member must sign a waiver, and teams must have a minimum of 4 persons per team. The cost is $4.00 per person to enter. Cash Prizes will be awarded along with a 1st place team trophy and medallions, 2nd place, and 3rd place, Team Trophy. For more information, contact Rolly Uclaray 702-301-7858 or Nikka Cabella 661-345-5167.
Singing Contest (Pinoy Idol) – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park. Youth and Adult amateur singing contest will highlight the weekend. Participation is free & open to the public. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in the youth and adult divisions. For more information contact Ramir or Priscilla De Guia at 661-586-2925 or 661-720-9794.
Entertainment – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park. Philippine Weekend entertainment will include Filipino Cultural Dances, Live performances from Filipino Artist and other special guests. Filipino & Hawaiian cultural dance groups, Filipino Martial Arts exhibits, and live bands from all over California will perform. For more information, contact Christine San Juan, 661-586-2592, or Joann Soriano, 661-586-0907.
Bingo – Saturday, July 29th, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 30th, Noon to
7:30 p.m., at the Delano High School Cafeteria. This fund-raiser will benefit the
Delano High School cheerleaders. Cards will cost 50 cents for one or three for $1
per game. Two-thirds money collected each game goes to the winner. Come support
our Delano High School cheerleaders!
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UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
apaucla@yahoo.com
www.apaucla.com
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To view a listing of UCLA events please visit: www.calendar.ucla.edu
To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.apaucla.com.
Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com or Mark at mark@uclalumni.net
1) APA UCLA– USC APAA Annual Rivalry Softball Game
2) Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit
3) India through the Eyes of Conquerors
4) Torii: The Japanese Portal Connecting the Finite and Infinite Worlds
5) Hammer Conversations: Yoshihiro Tatsumi & Adrian Tomine
6) KYCC Annual Benefit Concert
7) Celebration of Asian-American culture and tradition
8) LA Tofu Festival
9) 66th Annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival
10) 32nd Annual Philippine Weekend Festivities, Delano, California
1) UCLA APA – USC APAA Annual Rivalry Softball Game
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Our softball game versus the USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association will
be on Saturday, August 5, 2006 at 9:00 AM. Softball practices and
additional game details are currently being determined. Please join
us as APA UCLA seeks to reclaim the softball game trophy!
2) Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Project by Project’s 4th Annual Food & Wine Tasting Benefit showcases talented chefs from the best restaurants in Los Angeles as well as celebrated wineries. We are pleased to announce our benefit event chair Akira Hirose of Maison Akira and honorary benefit chair Kerry Heffernan of Hudson Yards Catering (formerly of Eleven Madison Park Restaurant, New York)
All net proceeds go to our 2006 partner, Visual Communications (VC). Visual Communications was created with the understanding that the media and arts should do more than just present pictures or portraits; they should take an active role in building a more humane, responsible and understanding society. Visual Communications’ mission is to promote intercultural understanding through the creation, presentation, preservation and support of media works by and about Asian Pacific Americans. Through VC’s programs in video training, production and assistance for artists, public screenings, and preservation of the Asian Pacific American community’s visual history, Visual Communications strives to connect communities through the media arts.
Date: July 22, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Location: Wallis Annenberg Building at California Science Center
Address: 700 State Drive , Los Angeles , 90037
Phone: (310) 943-3868
Admission: Ticket Prices: One Day Special Presale - $100; Early Bird Sale - $115, At the door - $150; VIP ticket - $250
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: www.projectbyproject.org/foodandwine/index.html
Project by Project (PbP) is a national 501 (c) (3) volunteer organization of social entrepreneurs that serves Asian American non-profits in need by raising public awareness, volunteerism and capital.
The benefit will take place Saturday July 22, 2006 at the Wallis Annenberg Building at California Science Center (700 State Drive, Los Angeles).
3) India through the Eyes of Conquerors
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The Norton Simon Museum’s collection of South Asian art provides a comprehensive view of the religious and artistic landscapes encountered by aspiring conquerors of India in the late 12th century. In this lecture, independent scholar Alka Patel discusses how these newcomers from the isolated highlands of Afghanistan were little prepared for the rich iconographies of India, the birthplace of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism.
Date: July 14, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Norton Simon Museum
Address: 411 W. Colorado Blvd , Pasadena , 91105
Phone: (626) 449-6840
Admission: Free with Museum admission
Website: www.nortonsimon.org/events
4) Torii: The Japanese Portal Connecting the Finite and Infinite Worlds
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Los Angeles born, San Francisco based Melody Takata’s program celebrates Japanese dance as a living, cultural form. Tateo Takahashi (Tsuguru Shamisen), Francis Wong (flute), Doug Hirai (electric guitar) and a five member Odori/Kumi (dance/drum) ensemble will share history and stories by translating the symbolic language of movement and dance with spoken word and visual deconstruction.
Date: July 16, 2006
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Grand Performances : California Plaza
Address: 300-350 S. GRAND AVENUE, LOS ANGELES , Los Angeles
Phone: (213) 687-2190
Admission: Free
Accessibility: Wheel Chair Access
Website: grandperformances.org
5) Hammer Conversations: Yoshihiro Tatsumi & Adrian Tomine
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Legendary Japanese comic artist and manga-ka (“manga expert”) Yoshihiro Tatsumi is credited for establishing gekiga (“dramatic pictures”), a style of alternative comics that blends drama and art in a realistic fashion for an adult audience.
A pioneer of the graphic novel, Tatsumi has been drawing comics since the 1950s. His works have been rarely available for American audiences until his most recent collection, The Push Man and Other Stories, edited by Tomine, was published last September.
Comic artist and graphic novelist Adrian Tomine has published many comic books, which include 32 Stories: The Complete Optic Nerve Mini-Comics, She Read the Letter Journal, and the critically acclaimed Summer Blonde. In addition to being featured on many album covers, his works have been included in The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and Time.
Date: July 19, 2006
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Hammer Museum
Address: 10899 Wilshire Blvd. , Los Angeles , 90024
Phone: (310) 443-7000
Admission: Free
6) KYCC Annual Benefit Concert
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Koreatown Youth and Community Center with the Korean American Music Foundation will be hosting their Annual Benefit Concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall! This spectacular event brings to you the Music Direction of Jong Hoon Bae and the solo Performances of Hyuk-Joo Kwun on Violin and Esther Keel on Piano. Proceeds benefit KYCC, sponsorship opportunities are available. For tickets and information call 213.365.7400 x235.
Date: July 20, 2006
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center
Address: 111 S. Grand Ave. , Los Angeles , 90012
Phone: (213) 365-7400
Admission: $20 / $35 / $50 / $75 / $100
Website: www.kyccla.org
7) Celebration of Asian-American culture and tradition
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Experience the swish of silk and the beat of drums herald the arts of Korea, Japan and China.
Date: September 9, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Ford Amphitheatre
Address: 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East , Hollywood , 90068
Parking is FREE at the Universal City walk Red Line station. Free shuttle service is provided to the theatre. Otherwise, stacked parking is available on site.
Phone: (323) 461-3673
Admission: Adults $5, Children are admitted free
Website: www.fordamphitheatre.org/en/performance/Family.asp
8) LA Tofu Festival
----------------------------------------------------------------------
"TOFU: It's Hip to be Square!"
Part of the 66th Annual Nisei Week Festival
The LA Tofu Festival is a fundraiser for the Little Tokyo Service Center, a non-profit community-based organization, which has been providing services to low income, immigrant, homeless and distressed seniors and families for over 25 years. Programs include assistance to victims of domestic violence, support groups, child abuse and neglect outreach, emergency food and shelter assistance, affordable housing, and community redevelopment. The Little Tokyo Service Center services the diverse, multi-ethnic population of greater Los Angeles.
EVENT INFO:
WHEN:
Saturday, August 12, 2006 | 2:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday, August 13, 2006 | 12:00pm - 6:00pm
WHERE:
Little Tokyo, Downtown Los Angeles (at 2nd & S San Pedro Streets)
FESTIVAL ATTRACTIONS:
Celebrity Chef Cooking Stage featuring
- TOMMY TANG, PBS Celebrity Chef
- TROY THOMPSON of "Iron Chef America"
- ANN GENTRY, Real Food Daily Chef
TICKETS:
General Admission $8
Seniors (60+) $5
Children (5-12) $5
Children (Under 5) FREE
www.tofufestival.com
9) 66th Annual Nissei Week Japanese Festival
----------------------------------------------------------------------
The 66th Nisei Week Japanese Festival will be held from August 12-20, 2006 in Los Angeles' Little Tokyo district with many fun-filled, family friendly events. Nisei Week has arranged with the City of Los Angeles to have plenty of public parking in and around the Little Tokyo area. Nisei Week will be held in conjunction with the Tofu Festival the first weekend, August 12-13. This year, leading up to the festival this summer, the Nisei Week Hoops Tournament (June 23-25), Nisei Week Fashion Show (June 10), and Nisei Week Baby Show (July 22) will be held.
The Nisei Week Fashion Show, which will benefit both Nisei Week and Keiro Senior Healthcare, is back this year and will be held June 10 at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Los Angeles. For more information, please contact Nikki Kodama at Nikkik18@yahoo.com. The Nisei Week Baby Show, which as been growing year after year, will be held at the Japanese American Community and Cultural Center Plaza July 22. More information will be available soon, or may contact Rodney Kageyama at kozo41@earthlink.net.
For volunteer information or other information on the 66th Nisei Week Festival, please call the Nisei Week Festival office at 213/687-7193 or fax at 213/687-6510. The Nisei Week office is located at 244 South San Pedro Street, Suite 303, Los Angeles, Calif., 90012. Also visit the Nisei Week website at www.NiseiWeek.org for a complete calendar of events.
10) 32nd Annual Philippine Weekend Festivities, Delano, California
----------------------------------------------------------------------
“Pinagmulan – Celebrating 100 Years Living the
Filipino-American Dream”
For more information contact: Jay Tamsi, Chairperson 661-667-3814.
Miss/Mister Philippine Weekend Pageant – Saturday, July 15th, at the Delano High School Auditorium. Candidates will vie for the title of 2006 King & Queen. The candidates will compete in various categories including native costume, talent, and formal wear and have a 10-minute interview with a panel of 5 judges. For tickets or more information, contact Ricky De la Cruz, 661-703-7571.
Tiny Tots Pageant – Saturday, July 22nd, at the Filipino Community Hall. Boys and girls between the ages of 5, 6, and 7 will compete in a simple tiny tots pageant. For more information, contact Christine San Juan, 661-586-2592, orJoann Soriano, 661-586-0907.
3 on 3 Youth Basketball – Thursday & Friday, July 27th & 28th, at Princeton Elementary School. Middle school-aged kids get a chance to join the festivities. The cost is $5 per person, a maximum of 5 persons per team. For more information, contact Christian Cabello 661-725-1550.
Pork Adobo Cook-Off - Friday, July 28th, at the Filipino Community Hall. The cost is $25 per participant. Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. & cook-off starts at 5:00p.m. For more information, contact Leonard Castillo 661-900-7079 or David
Castillo, 661-344-6128.
Grand Parade – Saturday, July 29th, downtown Main Street. The parade will begin at 8th Avenue and Main Street and end at Cecil Avenue Middle School Parking Lot. All parade entries are welcomed. For parade applications or more information, contact Delilah Mascarinas, 661-725-3602 or 661-721-5080.
Barrio Fiesta – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th and 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park in Delano, California. This is a great chance to showcase, promote, or sell your products and services before a captive market. For more information on becoming an Exhibitor/Food Vendor/Informational Booth, contact Jay Tamsi, 661-667-3814.
Basketball Tournament – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 28th, 29th & 30th, at Delano High School and Parks and Recreation Center. Philippine Weekend Invitational Basketball Tournament. Double elimination tournament sponsored by Filipino Athletic League. For more information, contact Trina Laeno, 661-725-8354 or 661-709-9866.
Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament – Saturday, July 29th, at Cecil Avenue Park. The first 10 teams will be allowed to play and fee is $75 per team. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information, contact Debbie Rafal, 661-301-1258, or Joanna Rafal, 661-229-5108.
Dance Contest – Saturday and Sunday, July 29th and 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park.
Each team member must sign a waiver, and teams must have a minimum of 4 persons per team. The cost is $4.00 per person to enter. Cash Prizes will be awarded along with a 1st place team trophy and medallions, 2nd place, and 3rd place, Team Trophy. For more information, contact Rolly Uclaray 702-301-7858 or Nikka Cabella 661-345-5167.
Singing Contest (Pinoy Idol) – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park. Youth and Adult amateur singing contest will highlight the weekend. Participation is free & open to the public. Prizes will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in the youth and adult divisions. For more information contact Ramir or Priscilla De Guia at 661-586-2925 or 661-720-9794.
Entertainment – Saturday & Sunday, July 29th & 30th, at Cecil Avenue Park. Philippine Weekend entertainment will include Filipino Cultural Dances, Live performances from Filipino Artist and other special guests. Filipino & Hawaiian cultural dance groups, Filipino Martial Arts exhibits, and live bands from all over California will perform. For more information, contact Christine San Juan, 661-586-2592, or Joann Soriano, 661-586-0907.
Bingo – Saturday, July 29th, 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 30th, Noon to
7:30 p.m., at the Delano High School Cafeteria. This fund-raiser will benefit the
Delano High School cheerleaders. Cards will cost 50 cents for one or three for $1
per game. Two-thirds money collected each game goes to the winner. Come support
our Delano High School cheerleaders!
-----------------------------------------------------------
UCLA Asian Pacific Alumni
apaucla@yahoo.com
www.apaucla.com
-----------------------------------------------------------
To view a listing of UCLA events please visit: www.calendar.ucla.edu
To see additional APA, UCLA, and Asian community events and information please visit: www.apaucla.blogspot.com or www.apaucla.com.
Please send information on community events, announcements, job postings, or internships to APA at apaucla@yahoo.com or Mark at mark@uclalumni.net
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