Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Halloween Fun!

Our Halloween party was a blast! The place was well decorated - courtesy of Rene, Rutchelle, Esther, & Cesar, with the help from our teeners - Patrick, EJ, & their friend Adrian - and a little help from Mac, too. It was a real feast with the variety of food and drinks that were brought to the party. As expected, the kids came in their cute and colorful costumes. Some adults, too, were playful enough to come dressed up in their favorite characters. You can tell by the animated conversations that the gathering was also a perfect time to catch up with friends.

The Halloween party was not complete without the costume parade and contest. The judges (Linda Porquez, Manny Altares, Fred Lao, Rutchelle Enriquez, & Rene Estomo) had a hard time choosing the winners as costumes were really beautiful, colorful, and interesting. In the end, the judges chose two first places (in the 0-9 category) - the pretty Pink Princess and the cute Ballerina in black (who danced gracefully just like her grandma!). The other winners for this category were Harry Potter, Robin, Black Spiderman and the Pink Fairy with wings.

For the 10-15 category, the captivating Cleopatra won first prize, Acrobatic Skeleton was second, and the Rocker Skull came in as third.

Adult costume contest was equally enchanting. Joe Erasga, as the Grim Reaper, had the greatest impact on kids. As soon as they saw him, kids ran to their parents and started crying! It was indeed Halloween time looking at the black hooded guy with red eyes and scary hook! No wonder Joe got the first place, followed by his seductress lady Dracula, in second place, and Ms. Pumpkin, in third place.

After the costume contest the kids had their usual games. The adults had fun playing the musical chairs and the statue dance as well. The highlight of the evening for kids was definitely the "trick or treat" walk. The community did not disappoint the kids as they were ready with lots of candies and chocolates to hand out.

Overall, this year's Halloween celebration was a big success. All kids went home tired, but happy with bags full of goodies.

Thanks to all those who attended the party. Thanks for the food, the drinks, and the candies. Extra thanks to those who stayed behind to clean up the place. Without all your participation and help, our party wouldn't be as fun, and delightful.

Please click on the picture above to see our 2009 Halloween album. Photo credits go to Arlene E. & Amy G.

Friday, October 16, 2009

A HALLOWEEN PARTY


FAANEGA is having a HALLOWEEN PARTY on OCTOBER 24, 2009, at 5:30 pm at Watkinsville Community Center. It's a potluck party and all members are invited. Please put on your best Halloween costume and enjoy a night of games, fun, and treats! Click on the picture to see a bigger image of the flyer. SEE YOU AT THE PARTY!!!

Friday, October 2, 2009

FAANEGA's APPEAL for HELP to TYPHOON ONDOY's VICTIMS in the PHILIPPINES

Dear Kababayans,

As we all know, Metro Manila experienced severe flooding due to typhoon Ondoy. Our kababayans back home are in need of immediate assistance. To show our support, FAANEGA decided to send both monetary and in-kind assistance to the Philippines.

MONETARY

FAANEGA is going to send $2,000 to the Philippines through the American Red Cross (ARC) in Atlanta. Consul R. Donato, in his memorandum dated September 29, 2009 (appealing to the Filipino community in Georgia to help the flood victims) suggested sending contributions to the Philippines via the ARC. An acknowledgment letter will be sent to the donors for tax records within 7-10 days.

FAANEGA members and friends who wish to send monetary contribution can give the money to Lily Paguio (Tel #706-543-0186) on or before October 5, 2009. Please make the check payable to FAANEGA with the note "Philippine Relief/Typhoon Ondoy" written on the memo line. Please note that any member contribution will be an addition to the amount stated above.

IN-KIND

We will also collect in-kind donations to be sent to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) through FOREX. FAANEGA will shoulder the shipping costs.

FAANEGA wishes to send the following items as requested by the PNRC:

Food items: Rice, noodles, canned goods, sugar, iodized salt, monggo beans

Medicines: Paracetamol, antibiotics, analgesic, oral rehydration salts, multivitamins and medications to treat diarrheal diseases

Non-food items: Bath soaps, face towels, shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, plastic mats, blankets, mosquito nets, water purification tablets

PNRC requests that we refrain from sending clothes as they already have enough of these items.

To those who would like to give in-kind donations, please drop them off at the following locations on or before October 9, 2009. Kindly attach or put your name in the bag of donated items so that FAANEGA can properly acknowledge the donation for tax purposes.

1. PETALS on PRINCE
1470 Prince Avenue, Athens 30606
Tel. # 706-353-2760

2. LETY & BERT SONON's residence
510 Cedar Creek Drive, Athens 30605
Tel. # 706-613-9872

3. ESTHER & JACKIE SHERMAN's residence
335 Edgewood Drive NW (off Whitehead Rd.), Athens, 30606
Tel. # 706-255-7838

4. FOOK'S FOODS
1005 Baxter Street, Athens 30606
Tel. # 706-208-8839

This is one of those times when our kababayans back home truly need our support. We, Filipinos, are known for our resilience... it's because our bayanihan spirit never fails to help us whether all the storms. We all help, wherever we are, however we can, in any way that we can. Sigurado 'yan.

We look forward to your favorable response to this appeal. Thanks in advance for your generosity.

Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Maraming salamat po!

The FAANEGA Board

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Easter Celebration


FAANEGA is celebrating Easter Sunday (April 12, 2009) at the Sandy Creek Park at 12 noon. The celebration will include an Easter egg hunt, games, and food of course. This is a potluck event so all attendees are requested to bring a main dish to share, a side dish or dessert, and a 2-liter drinks. LECHON will be served!

The park charges an entrance fee of $2 per person ages 4 to 64 years old. Hence babies and senior citizens are free.

For more details, please click on the flyer image. See you there!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Volunteer Appreciation Night



All members are invited to attend the Volunteer Appreciation Night (Potluck Dinner and Dance) on Saturday, February 28, 2009 from 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm at the St. Joseph's Parish Hall.


Please be there!
Click on the image for a bigger view of the flyer.


Sunday, January 18, 2009

Happy New Year!!!

Just would like to greet all kababayans a very Happy New Year. FAANEGA had successful and exciting activities during 2008 and we are all looking forward to more events in 2009. The annual Christmas party held at the Athens Country Club last December 20, 2008 was a blast. Mr. Ken Mauldin (District Attorney of the Western Judicial Circuit, covering Oconee and Athens-Clarke Counties) was the guest speaker. Our very own DJ Steve provided the music. As expected, everybody had a great time dancing and chatting with friends until 11:30 pm.

To view the 2008 Christmas party pictures, please click here.

Adults were not the only ones who had a party. The kids celebrated Christmas with Santa on December 22, 2008. Held at Peppino's, the kids were treated to a sumptuous potluck dinner and enjoyable games. The highlight of the party was Santa's visit who, as usual, brought gifts to the kids. The kids' Christmas party pictures can be viewed here.