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FAAP BALITA –
January 23, 2015 Edition
//// UPCOMING EVENTS ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
SATURDAY
January 31 FAAP “Super Bowl” 1 PM – 6 PM
WHERE: Homeville Christian Church
4702 Eliza Street, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Laugh & Enjoy! We welcome everyone for FAAP membership open house.
Potluck, you may bring foods , chips, drinks, to share!
We’ll provide: Rice, Pancit, Adobo, Fish Sinigang, Salted eggs & drinks.
Let us all have fun, relax, and meet our “Kapamilya,” and friends.
Program:
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. - - Zumba Fitness
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. - - Games
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. – Karaoke
You can bring Foods , chips, drinks, to share!
CONTACT: Fanny Spanos 412-327-5586 email: fannyspa59@verizon.net
Link to this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341855309343215/
SATURDAY
February 7 6 PM – 10 PM
YFAP's "A Royal Ball" Valentines Party
Where: Gaetano's Restaurant, 1617 Banksville Road, Pittsburgh PA 15216
Admission: FAAP members: $20 (membership is renewed/paid on day of the event)
Students with valid/current I.D.: $20
GUESTS, Nonmembers: $ 25
Kids age 3 and younger: FREE
JOIN US! Free Parking. Restaurant is also within the bus line.
Enjoy a full course buffet of green salad, pasta, chicken, rolls, and beverage (free refills!)
Followed by games, prizes, Royal Ball contests, and dancing!
Register for your chance to be crowned King/Queen of Hearts or Prince/Princess of Valentines.
If you would like to be a candidate for this royal title, you must have a partner and be 13 years or older to participate.
To sign-up, you and your Valentine must fill out the online form that can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VZdFgfYtJN6RlUtlY3Es_aj9aOmhCoIYO7S_eLHw7R8/viewform
DO not send cash. Please make your check or money order payable to "FAAP" and mail it to:
Fanny Spanos
5530 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15217
Contacts:
Fanny Spanos 412-327-5586 email: fannyspa59@verizon.net
Anna Spanos 412-378-8189 email: anna.spanos20@gmail.com
For more information and directions, pls. go to: www.Facebook.com/theFAAP.org
FAAP Balita
January 23, 2015
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//// More FAAP UPCOMING EVENTS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Saturday
March 28 12 PM – 1 PM
FAAP Cooking Class
WHERE: Homeville Christian Church
4702 Eliza Street, West Mifflin, PA 15122
CONTACT:
Fanny Spanos 412-327-5586 email: fannyspa59@verizon.net
Carmen Shively 412-337-4637
APRIL 17, 18, 19
SPNP/ FAAP Alumni Homecoming 50th Anniversary of the Dance Troupe
Where: Pittsburgh PA
Watch SPNP and FAAP Dancers showcase their talents! If you know of other alumni, please invite them to join
This event. Spread the word! For more information, please go to: www.Facebook.com/theFAAP.org
Contact:
Cultural Committee 724-728-2296
Email: homecoming@theFAAP.org
Hashtag: #‎balikPittsburgh
For more details, go to: www.facebook.com/SPNP.FAAP.homecoming
SUNDAY
June 7 Kalayaan (Philippine Independence Day) Celebration
WHERE: Monroeville Community Park
Further details to follow soon. For updates, please visit the FAAP websites:
www.theFAAP.org and www.Facebook.com/theFAAP.org
Friday
September 4 Free Tagalog Movie
WHERE: Homeville Christian Church
4702 Eliza Street, West Mifflin, PA 15122
CONTACT:
Fanny Spanos 412-327-5586 email: fannyspa59@verizon.net
Carmen Shively 412-337-4637
SUNDAY
September 6
Annual FAAP FALL Classic Race
Where: North Park, Pennsylvania
COST: $20 per runner if paid 24 hours before the race
Race day registration will increase the fee by $5.00 ($25.00) so please register now!
PLEASE NOTE: Pre-Registration ends Friday, September 4 at 6PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
After that, you must pay the extra fee of $5.00 online; this also applies during race day registration.
Part of the race proceeds will be donated to a charity in the Philippines.
CONTACT: Mark Knapp, Chair, FAAP Sports/Recreation Committee
Cell (724) 612-2347
Fax (206) 600- 4262
Email: attorneymarkknapp@yahoo.com
Registration and online payment is now open at http://faap5krace.yolasite.com/
For updates and information, please go to www.theFAAP.org or www.Facebook.com/theFAAP.org
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FAAP Balita
January 23, 2015
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/// MEMBERSHIP CORNER ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
Hats off to Joji Smith for her leadership in the FAAP 2014 Christmas Party held in Bethel Park Community Center.
The mild winter weather brought more than 300 participants to the 2014 holiday event!
Special Thank you goes to everyone who helped: to the generous donors of prizes and dessert, food servers, errands,
cooks, cleaners, etc. and of course to the FAAP Board and Committee Chairs and their families!
The YFAP Chairs Lorna Cabili (2014) and Junriz Delos Santos (2015) and the YFAP President , Anna Spanos and her
mother, Fanny Spanos (Youth Adviser) and the YFAP Officers send ALL the families and friends of generous donors a
huge Thank You! for allowing them to sing Christmas carols in their homes last Christmas. We appreciate all your
support!
/// FAAP NEWS /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
APPLICATION for the Outstanding Asian American Student is being accepted now.
Application deadline: February 6, 2015. Awards Recognition luncheon is on May 1, 2015.
Please visit www.theFAAP.org for more details.
CONTACT: education@theFAAP.org
ZUMBA Fitness Class every Saturday! Open to the public.
Minimum $5 donation to benefit the YFAP programs.
Starting January 17, 2015 - 9 to 10 am
WHERE: Homeville Christian Church
4702 Eliza Street, West Mifflin, PA 15122
Please call first to confirm for class availability/space.
CONTACT: Junriz Delos Santos, YFAP Chair 412-956-2767
OBITUARY: Doris M. (Conant) Stefanick
March 18, 1925 -- January 8, 2015
The FAAP community wishes to extend its deepest sympathy to the Stefanick family on the passing of Mrs. Doris
(Conant) Stefanick, Lillian Stefanick (FAAP's Dance Troupe's artistic director) mother-in-law.
/// OTHER NEWS ////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////
The Young Filipino American of Pittsburgh (YFAP) has an ongoing fundraising through SARRIS CANDIES!
Please donate a minimum of $1 or $2 for those scrumptious chocolate bars and pretzel rods!
If you're thinking of sweetening your Valentines or giving sweets as Valentines gift, please call the YFAP for these SARRIS
CANDIES chocolates!
CONTACT:
Junriz Delos Santos, YFAP Chair email: junrizdelossantos@yahoo.com
Fanny Spanos 412-327-5586 email: fannyspa59@verizon.net
Anna Spanos 412-378-8189 email: anna.spanos20@gmail.com
Also, please visit/ like/share the YFAP Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FAAP.YFAP
All YFAP-related news and events will be posted on this page.
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January 23, 2015
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Please help and donate to the FAAP Calamity Fund. Please go to www.theFAAP.org to donate online.
Or, write a check/money order payable to “FAAP” with memo: “Calamity Fund,” and mailing it to:
FAAP Charity Committee
c/o Cora Bakth
5460 Northumberland Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
Your donation maybe tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
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