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2010 Summer Workshops

June 7 to 25, 3-week "Experience Philippines through Ethnic Music and Dances from Southern Philippines," 11:25 am to 12:15 pm , Monday to Friday, Sandia Preparatory School Summer Program, 532 Osuna Rd NE. Open to children Grades 3 to 8. Limited to 20 participants. Fee: $115 (for this workshop alone). If you want to enroll 3 other activities in the morning, you will get a rate of $400 (4 classes/workshops). Go to Sandia Prep website www.sandiaprep.org. This workshop is on page 13 under "Language and Music." Participants will learn two pieces of music & dances (plus puppets): warrior dance (left photo) and janggay (long-nail) dance (left below). The class will be divided into two: dancers and musicians. They will switch for the other piece. For more information about the workshop and instructors (Jenny DeBouzek and Tessie Greenfield), visit: http://kidstale-nm.com. For information about signing up, call Sandia Prep 338-3000 or visit their website. You can enroll as early as March.

June 21 to July 2, 2-week "Workshop on Ethnic Music and Dances from Southern Philippines," 9:30 to 10:30 am, Mon to Friday. Performance day: July 2, Friday, 11:00 am, FREE (open to everybody). Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center, 501 Elizabeth SE. The same workshop as in Sandia Prep except it is a week shorter and no puppets will be used. Registration fee is $5.00 (five dollars) with NO workshop fee. Limited to 20 participants. Must be 8 years and older. This is sponsored by the New Mexico Asian Family Center and partly funded by United Way. The purposes are to share Asian culture, specifically Philippines, and encourage self-esteem by learning new skills (music and dances) and performing at the end of the workshop. For more information about the workshop and instructors (Jenny DeBouzek and Tessie Greenfield), visit: http://kidstale-nm.com. Deadline for signing up will be in May. For information about signing up, call Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center at 275-8731 and ask for Youth Activities for summer.

UPCOMING FAFNM AND COMBINED ASIAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY EVENTS

18 Sep - Albuquerque International Festival at Talin International Market, 10am - 6pm, corner of Louisiana and Central

19 Sep - FANHS Rio Grande picnic at Bataan Park, potluck and everyone is welcome

25 Sep - 3rd Annual KimChi Festival sponsored by the Korean Association of NM to celebrate Harvest Moon, 10:30am - 3pm, 9607 Menaul blvd. NE. Free Admission

26 Sep - BOD Meeting (Cris and Emilie's home)

26 Sep - Aki Matsuri Japanese Fall Festival, National Hispanic Cultural Center, 10am - 6pm, $5 admission, $10K raffle, fundraiser for Japanese Cultural Center, visit nmjacl.org for more info

30 Sep - Autumn Moon Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Asian American Association of NM, Arroyo del Oso Golf Course, benefits Asian American Cultural Center and Chinese American Citizens' Alliance scholarship programs, visit aaanm.us for more info

2 Oct - General Membership Meeting (CCCC)

4 Dec - General Membership Meeting and Election, Cesar Chavez Community Center

4 Dec - Christmas Party 6:00PM, Mountain View Club, KAFB. Our Christmas party's theme this year is Pasko Filipiniana. Tickets are now available, contact your Officers and members of the Board

Condolences

FLORENTINO -- Diana Cealea "Beauty" passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2010 as a result of a car accident at the age of 22. She was born April 14, 1988 and is survived by her beloved daughter, Destiny Montoya; mother Cenen Romero; brother, Xander Ace Florentino; grandmother, Loving Robledo; as well as many great relatives and friends who loved her and will miss her very much. Services will be held at the chapel of Direct Funeral Services 2919 4th St, NW. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, June 4, 2010 at 2010 at 9:00 a.m. A Funeral Service will be held directly after. Interment will follow the Funeral Service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1900 Edith NE. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St, NW, ABQ, 87107. 505-343-8008.

STEVENS (Galbiso) -- Josephine (Josefa "Fita") Elfides Armijo passed away peacefully May 24, 2010 into the arms of our loving LORD surrounded by family at Vista Care. Fita was born on March 19, 1926 in the farming village of Corrales and raised by her mother, Eutimia Armijo; and grandfather, Antonio Armijo of Cabezon, NM. She is survived by her children, Louella Galbiso, Josephine Galbiso Martinez (son-in-law, Arthur Martinez), David Galbiso, Mary Jane Galbiso (companion, Daryl Qualls), Sydney (Isabel) Galbiso Aschert (son-in-law, Frank Aschert), Danny Galbiso, and Elisa Diana Galbiso McDowell. Her family included 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She leaves her brother, Manuel Gurule; sisters, Rosalia Baca (brother-in-law, Louie Baca) and Mary S. Gurule, all of Alameda. Fita was preceded in death by her first husband, Simplicio Galvizo of Ilocos Norte, Philippines; her second husband, Juan Stevens of Alameda, NM; grandson, David S. Galbiso; and infant son, Lawrence Galbiso. Fita delighted in her family, a special joy was every new grand- and great-grandchild. For many years she enjoyed traveling whether by plane, train, ship, or car with Mary Jane throughout the United States, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada, Panama, Jamaica, Costa Rica; however, her favorite road trips were always here in New Mexico. An engaging storyteller; she regaled all with her adventures. TV shows, Price is Right & Wheel of Fortune, together with Casino Wednesday were her passions. After her traveling days ended, Fita was a lifelong voracious reader and the daily newspaper and crossword puzzle became daily routine. We, Fita's family, express our gratitude to the 7th floor staff at Presbyterian Medical Center for the patient loving care provided during her weeklong stay. Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010, at Daniels Funeral Home, 9420 4th Street with mass at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 28, 2010 at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Alameda.