FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 17, 2009
Contact:
Virgil Yalong
Marketing Director FilAmFest
vyalong@hotmail.com
(619) 512-2448
www.filamfest.com
FilAmFest Gearing Up for the End of Summer and the Start of a New School Year by Offering $500 scholarship for students seeking higher education
The Filipino American Arts and Culture Festival will be hosting an End of Summer Bash at Canes Bar and Grill on Thursday September 3, 2009. Being billed as “Flash in Fashion” the event will showcase local artists artwork and Fall clothing lines from various clothing companies and local boutiques. Musical performances by Marlon Dane, Lady Gemini, One Son, Vox Merger, and a surprise special guest performance. The Doors open at 8:00 pm. Pre-sale tickets are available at Kalusugan Community Services for $8. Door price will be $10. Tickets can also be purchased online at www.filamfest.com. Patrons bringing a new, unopened school supply such as a backpack, folder, pens, markers, pencils, etc. on the day of the event can get in at the pre-sale price of $8. School supplies will go to the Filipino American Educators Association of San Diego. This event is for ages 21 and up.
As the Summer winds down the city of San Diego and the FilAmFest is looking towards the community to help in as many ways as they can. On Saturday September 5, 2009 the FilAmFest invites the community to help Clean up the Park at Potomac Park on Paradise Valley Road. Please arrive at the Park next to the Skate Park with gloves and proper clothing at 8am. Lunch will be provided. This is a great opportunity for students and clubs and organizations to receive community service hours and meet the organizers of the FilAmFest and get involved with the FilAmFest volunteer program early. More information provided on the FilAmFest website. Direct any questions to filamfest@gmail.com with the subject “Community Clean Up Volunteer”.
If you are unable to participate in the Community Clean up and still want to help out. The FilAmFest has opened a new program for individuals or groups and organizations to make tax deductible donations. The program, Friends of FilAmFest or Aming Mga Kaibigan, accepts donations from $5.00 to $1000.00 or more. Interested parties or individuals can make an online donation through our website, www.filamfest.com or contact the staff directly through the Kalusugan Community Services office at 619-477-3392. Donations can be made anonymously.
The FilAmFest is offering $500.00 scholarships to students that are enrolled or will be enrolling in a university, college, or trade/vocational school for the Fall Semester 2009. Students must fill out and submit an application and provide transcripts, letters of recommendation. Winners will be notified and recognized at the FilAmFest on October 3, 2009. In addition to the scholarship the FilAmFest will be having its second annual Best at the Fest dance competition. Details included on the website.
The FilAmFest will be on Saturday October 3, 2009 from 11:00am to 6:00pm. This event is open to the public and held on Paradise Valley road between Gilmartin Ave and Woodman street. Patrons can enjoy a day of cultural festivities as well as shop various vendors selling merchandise from clothing to novelty regional items. Also come and obtain information regarding health, education, and other local issues. The FilAmFest is celebrating its 5th year and attracts over 10,000 people. All are invited to attend the FilAmFest and the FilAmFest pre-events. If you would like to volunteer or be part of the FilAmFest, more information and applications for vendors, sponsors, advertisements, performers, and volunteers are provided on our website at www.filamfest.com. All application deadlines have been extended beyond the original dates.
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