Kid Classes in Filipino in Jersey City..
Conversational Filipino classes for students in grades 3- 12 will be offered on Saturdays from Jan 16 through March 27 at various Jersey City schools.
Classes will be offered at the following schools: School 28, 157 Hancock Ave, School 37. 158 Erie St; School 40, 88 Gates Ave; and McNair Academic High School, 123 Coles St.
For more info, call 792-3306, 915-6077
A TEACHER'S PAINTINGS & HER CHILDREN'S ARTWORK - By IRMA CRUSO
A presentation at the lobby of the PHILIPPINE CONSULATE located at 49th Street and Fifth Avenue,
New York City starting February 1 thru February 12, 1999 from 9:00 A.M. thru 5:00 P.M. For more
Just been extended for another week
Information please call (212) 575-7920.
MS. IRMA CARUSO welcomes everyone to a reception on Thursday, February 4, 1999 from 6:00 P.M.
To 9:30 P.M. where she will describe a brief explanation of her students whose age range from 5 and a
1/2 years old thru 7 years old paintings.. Enjoy your day!
100th Anniversary of US-Phil Am War
In New York, Philippine Forum is holding a commemoration together with
other groups and individuals at the Washington Square United Methodist
Church, 135 West 4th Street, on Thursday, February 4, starting at 7 pm.
Join us for readings, songs, dances, and a candlelight ceremony to
honor the one million victims of the several years long American
assault
PHILIPPINE FORUM
Philippine Forum, PO
Box 250103
Columbia University Station
New York, NY 10025
(718) 343-6682 - New York/Robert
(973) 680-8876 - New Jersey/Lisa
E-Mail: philforum@juno.com
lisap1999@yahoo.com
-----------------------in 1922, Pancho Villa, the boxing legend from the Philippines fought Frankie Genaro in a ring match in Jersey City. Frankie Genaro from New York won the previous Olympic championship and Pancho Villa fought to a draw. Pancho Villa fought more boxing matches across the river at the Madison Square Garden. He is considered one of the greatest fighter of his class by the Boxing World.
-----------------------in 1998 New York Mets played their Tidewater Farm Team in Virginia. The Mets lost the game but it was only exhibition. Agbayani, Filipino born in Hawaii had a RBI with a single playing in his triple A game. Balcena who played for the Cincinnati Red years ago is the only Filipino Major League player.
June 10-- Philippine Books for the Jersey City Public Library: a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening reception will be held June 10, 1998 (Wednesday) at 6:00- 8:00 PM at the Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue/Montgomery Street. Free refreshments.
June 10-July 10, 1998.. Philippine Window Exhibit at the Main Library
Video Film showcasing Philippine history and culture, historical, and tourist spots at the 4-Corners Library Auditorium (678 Newark Ave.)
June 15 (Monday) 6:00-7:30 The Philippines (Pearls of the Pacific)
June 22 (Monday) 6:00-7:30 The Filipino American (Discovering Their Past for the Future.)
The Filipiniana Project 1998 is a joint undertaking of the Philippine American
Concerned Citizen Action League, Inc. and the Jersey City Public Library in Celebrating Philippine History milestones:
June 12, 1998- The Philippine Independence Day Centennial
July 4, 1998 - The 52nd Philippine American Friendship Day.
June 28 The Philippine American Friendship- Parade and Cultural show
Exchange Place, Jersey City
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