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AFAA Austin Balita Newsletter

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Austin Balita April 2009 Newsletter - Please click PDF file below.
Austin Balita April 2009.pdf

Austin Balita October 2008 Newsletter - Please click PDF file below.
Austin Balita October 2008.pdf

Austin Balita February 2008 Newsletter - Please click PDF file below.
Austin Balita February 2008.pdf

Austin Balita November 2007 Newsletter - Please click PDF file below.
Austin Balita November 2007.pdf

Austin Balita October 2007 Newsletter - Please click PDF file below.
Austin Balita October 2007.pdf

Upcoming AFAA Events

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Community Events

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An Evening in Asia...A Gala Event Celebrating Diversity
Dinner Banquet, Entertainment and Dance
Presented by the Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO)
NAAO Gala.pdf

When: August 22, 2009, Saturday 6 pm to midnight
Where: Crowne Plaza, 6121 N IH-35, Austin, Texas 78752
Admission: $50 per person
For tickets contact: Tess Abbott at (512) 796-9757, tess.abbott@lcra.org
Susan Fifer at (512) 698-6697, fifer6697@sbcglobal.net

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Photo Gallery

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Click on the link below to view pictures from the following RECENT AFAA EVENTS:
April 5, 2009 - AFAA Easter Picnic
December 13, 2008 - AFAA Holiday Gala
October 31, 2008 – AFAA Halloween Party
http://photobucket.com/afaa_pictures

Archive
April 19, 2008 – AFAA Mrs. Philippines Beauty Pageant
Photo Gallery 1
Photo Gallery 2

March 22, 2008 - Easter Picnic
Photos taken by Harney Dinopol, REALTOR
Photo Gallery 1
Photo Gallery 2
Photo Gallery 3
Photo Gallery 4
Photo Gallery 5

December 5, 2007 - AFAA Holiday Party
2007 Holiday Party Photos
Photos taken by Albert Eclavea of Cultura Filipiniana in Killeen.

We have a large, ever-expanding collection of photos from various AFAA functions on Webshots. View AFAA Photo Albums

Recent AFAA Events

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AFAA 2009 Holiday Gala
Date: December 19, 2009 Saturday 6:00 pm - 12:oo midnight
Location: Crowne Plaza, 6121 N IH-35, Austin, Texas 78752, (512) 323-5466 Admission: $40/person (includes dinner, entertainment and dance)
Attire: Semi-formal/Formal /Filipiniana
Coordinator: Tess Abbott, (512) 796-9757, tess.abbott@lcra.org

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AFAA 2009 Halloween Party (Potluck) and Election of 2010-2011 Officers & Board Members
Halloween Flyer 2009.pdf
Date: October 24, 2009 Saturday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: McBeth Recreation Center
Coordinators:
Jing Franklin, (512) 736-4172, jingfranklin@yahoo.com
Divina Fox, (512) 775-8004, divina_b_fox@yahoo.com
Aurora Hillin, (512) 422-1525, aurorahillin@yahoo.com

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AFAA 2009 Easter Picnic and Membership Drive (Potluck)
Date: April 5, 2009 Sunday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Brushy Creek Lake Park (Cedar Pavilion)
3300 Brushy Creek Road, Cedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5500
Coordinator: Aurora Hillin, (512) 422-6740, aurorahillin@yahoo.com
Easter Picnic 2009 Flyer.pdf

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Trip to Bossier City, LA
Date: March 7, 2009 Saturday
Contact Tess Abbott at (512) 796-9757 for details and reservation

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December 13, 2008, Saturday, 6:00PM to 12 Midnight - AFAA Holiday Gala
Coordinators:
Tess Abbott, (512) 796-9757
Gigi Hobson, (512) 294-7045
Divina Fox, (512) 775-8004
Location: Radisson Hotel Austin North, 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd, Austin, TX
AFAAHOLIDAY08.pdf

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October 25, 2008, Saturday, 4:00PM to 8:00PM - AFAA Halloween Party
Coordinators:
Tess Abbott, (512) 796-9757
Jing Franklin, (512) 736-4172
Divina Fox, (512) 775-8004
Location - McBeth Recreation Center, 2401 Columbus Dr, Austin, Texas
Halloween Party Flyer.pdf

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July 12, 2008 – Trip To Bossier City, LA
Coordinators: Tess Abbott (512) 796-9757 Divina Fox (512) 775-8004
Casino Flyer.pdf

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May 24, 2008 – Flores de Mayo
Coordinator: Divina Fox (512) 775-8004
Location: Texas Capitol Grounds
Flores_de_mayo_02 Flyer.pdf

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April 19, 2008 – AFAA Mrs. Philippines Beauty Pageant
Coordinator: Gigi Hobson (512-294-7045)
Location: Radisson Hotel, 6000 MIddle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas
beauty_pageant_flyer_08.pdf

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March 22, 2008 – Easter Picnic
Coordinators: Aurora Hillin @ (512) 422-6740
or e-mail aurorahillin@excite.com
Divina Fox @ (512) 775-8004 or e-mail divina_b_fox@yahoo.com
Location: Springwoods Park, 9117 Anderson Mill Road, Austin, TX 78729
easter_picnic_2008.pdf

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Dec. 1, 2007 - AFAA Holiday Party - (PDF)
Purpose: To promote community awareness of Philippine culture of “Paskohan”
Coordinator: Tess Abbott/Gigi Hobson/Divina Fox
Location: McBeth Recreation Center, 2401 Columbus Dr., Austin, Texas

Recent Community Events Archive

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Miss Asia USA & Mrs Asia USA

Produced by Virgelia Productions, Inc.

Contact info@missasiausa.org or 818-891-5556 for more info

When: June 13, 2009 Saturday

Where: Alex Theatre, 216 North Brand Blvd, Glendale CA

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Asian Health and Community Resource Fair

Organized by Chinese Society of Austin Co-organized by the Network of Asian American Organizations

When: June 13, 2009, from 9 am to 1 pm

Where: Murchison Middle School 3700 North Hills Dr, Austin, Texas 78731

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Austin Fil-Am Basketball League

http://www.freewebs.com/atxfilamleague/index.htm

Rommel.Corro@soah.state.tx.us

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"PRIMO" A New Day!

Date: February 27, 2009, Friday at 7:30 pm

Location: Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC) 600 River St, Austin, Texas 78701 Tickets @ $25 each

Contact Gigi (512) 294-7045, Jing (512) 736-4172 or Tess (512) 796-9757

Sponsored by Dazzle Productions

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September 21, 2008
What: Beginners Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

When: September 21, 2008, 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Where:
Dynamic Arts Academy
8910 Research Blvd. Ste D-3
Austin, TX. 78753
Cost: $10 (Trial fee)
Contact: Regina at rudajesus@gmail.com or Gigi at (512) 294-7045
"Bring your own mat"

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October 2008
Austin Fil-Am Basketball League
Coordinator: Rommel Corro
Visit website for more information.

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November 8, 2008 – "GK Paskuhan"

When: November 8, 2008, Saturday, 7:00 PM to midnight

Where: St. Thomas Aquinas Church Parish Hall

12627 West Bellfort Ave., Sugar Land, Texas 77478

Contact: Jen Macalalad at (512) 947-7430 or jmacalalad@austin.rr.com

Flyer_WOW%20GK_Paskuhan%202008.pd f

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July 25, 2008 – Journey's San Antonio,

TX concert featuring Arnel Pineda

Location: Verizon Wireless Amphitheater

16765 Lookout Road, Selma, TX 78154

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July 19, 2008 – DJ Romeo Presents: Always..... Marco (a concert)

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July 19, 2008 – “You Are Not Alone” - A Benefit Performance

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May 3, 2008 – “Asia Festival” hosted by The Network of Asian American Organizations (NAAO)
Location: The Asian American Resource Center Grounds
Visit their Website at http://naao.austin.tripod.com

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April 2008 - Austin Fil-Am Basketball League
Coordinator: Rommel Corro

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March 12, 2008 @ 6:30 PM
Gawad Kalinga (GK) Highway of Hope Meeting in Austin
Location: St. Mary Cathedral-Donahue Cafeteria
203 East 10th Street (at Brazos)
Contact Jennifer Macalalad at (512) 947-7430 or via e-mail.
Visit their website at http://www.gawadkalinga.org
gk.pdf