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Valentine's Party: Araw ng Puso (A Day of Heart)
Posted January 17

It's Araw ng Puso, or "A Day of Heart," at the Filipino Cultural Center! Come spend Valentine's Day weekend partying with us. Whether you're single and looking, happily married — or somewhere in between — join us for some Valentine's fun! There will be food, dancing, door prizes, and more.

Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner. Proceeds from this event go toward the Filipino Association's scholarship program, benfitting deserving local students of Filipino-American descent. More...

Joy Rojas: Discovering the Heart of America
Posted December 19

For those of you who had a chance to meet Filipina long-distance runner Joy Rojas during her incredible and historic 2009 run across the United States, a documentary by her photographer Danny Titus has just been released as an e-book. Click here for download and purchase options.

Standing 5’2” and just barely 100 lbs, Joy Rojas arrived from the Philippines ready to conquer her greatest challenge to date, Takbong Pangarap – "The Dream Run" - to run across America. She struck out from Los Angeles on Mother’s Day 2009 with Titus and trainer Mat Macabe headed for New York. No one knew the great adventure that would lie ahead. Enjoy their story of dreams, adventure, and discovery as they discovered the true heart of America.  View pictures from their brief stop in Kansas City at the Filipino Cultural Center.

Simbang Gabi from December 15-23
Posted December 15

Father Carlos Saligumba, Father Francisco Guianan, and Father Lauro Bejo invite you to the Philippine Catholic tradition of Simbang Gabi, a 9-day Mass (novena) in preparation for Christmas. Literally translating to "Mass at Dawn," Masses have usually been held as early as 4 AM! While the time has changed here in the States, the devotion and intentions have remained constant.

Each Mass will begin at 7 PM, with the exception of Saturday, December 17 (TBA). For your personal intentions and other information, see contact info. Mass sponsors are welcome. More...

  
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