*OUR NEXT EVENT*
FREE Historic Filipinotown Bus Tours
Saturday, November 17
4 One-Hour Tours Leaving at 11:00am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm, and 4:00pm
Begins & Ends at the Filipino American Library
Guides narrate the significance of particular sites, events, and individuals in and around Historic Filipinotown to present an historical overview of Filipinos in Los Angeles.
For more information, please call 213 382 0488 or email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net
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FAL Seeks a P/T Children's Librarian
The Filipino American Library (FAL) seeks a Children’s Librarian to coordinate its upcoming Children’s Reading Program. The goal of this program is to instill the value of diversity to children, grades 3-5, in Greater Los Angeles through the reading of Filipino children’s books. It will complement the 250-item Helen Brown Children’s Section, located at FAL. ::: $20/hour; 15 hours/month (~3.75 hours/week); 12 months
ABOUT US:
We are the only community-based Filipino American library in the country. Our mission is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through our book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming, thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic, multiethnic America.
Founded in 1985 by Helen Agcaoili Summers Brown, FAL gathers the rich history and culture of Filipino Americans to provide access to the past and a path to the future. It is one of the largest repositories of Filipino and Filipino American materials in the United States, with a collection of more than 6,000 books, artifacts, and other items.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We love our volunteers! If you are interested, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo at 213.382.0488.
Who I'd like to meet: You! Check out our blogs to learn more about our events and other community-building activities!
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Filipino American Library (FAL)'s Friend Space (Top 12)
Hello Everybody. There will be a casting call for a fashion show by acclaimed Philippine designer Ariel Agasang. The fashion show is part of the program that will celebrate the 2nd Year Anniversary of Mygringos. com to be held on 9:30 PM May 3rd at Pig N’ Whistle in Hollywood , CA .
Melissa Reyes from the “Search for the Next Pussycat Doll” will be the main performer. Guest performers include Mon David, Long Espina, Bambi Lopez and Maricar Cabrera.
Hosts for the event are Antoinette Taus, Red Oyster and Sheila Ferrari.
You are certainly more than welcome to invite anybody who is interested in joining the fashion show.
The schedule for the casting call is for this coming Sunday, April 20th 2008 at 4:00 PM at
Cambrian Home Care Building 5199 Pacific Coast Highway Suite 601 Long Beach , CA 90804
For details and information, you can email admin@mygringos.com or call at (310) 384-1586
Here is a link to video clips of Melissa Reyes and Ariel Agasang:
