VIA Times – May 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest
May 8-9. 2015- “Transforming My Now” Conference, Hoffman House Banquet Center in the Holiday Inn, 7440 E. State St., Rockford, IL.
May 16, Sat PIWC Bowling Tournament (Chairperson, Tony Silvano)
May 6 – President Nonoy Aquino’s Chicago Visit
May 6 – Macy’s on State Street Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2015 with Nigel Barker
May 13 – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic Leadership to celebrate the growth and priorities of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community at the 2015 Congressional Symposium for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
Congressional Auditorium
May 16 Midwest Asian Health Association (MAHA) , annual Asian Heritage Month and Hepatitis Awareness Day event at Chinatown Square (2133 S. China Pl, Chicago, IL 60616)
May 16 – Philippine Independence Week Committee 2015
Essay Writing Contest, 10:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon
Wright College (Computer Lab), 4300 Narraganset, Chicago, IL 60634
May 16 – Chicago Public Library’s Celebration of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage at 2:00 p.m., at the Albany Park Branch, 3401 W. Foster Ave.
June 7, PIWC Picnic Prossel Park, Lincolnwood (chairperson, Evelyn Tolledo)
June 12, Flag Raising/Cultural Presentation (chairperson, Brenda Stevens)
June 13, PIWC Gala Nite , Crowne Plaza Hotel, Rosemont (Chairperson, Mercy Matousek)
3rd Thursday of June- PIWC Senior Citizens Day – (Acting Chairperson, Dr. Manny Escalona)
June 20, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., 12-hour festival at the sprawling Bolingbrook Performing Arts Center, next to the Bolingbrook Village Hall and Town Center, with Filipino artists Sam Milby & Geneva Cruz, sponsored by TFC & GMA.
JULY 10-14, 2015: SUMMER PILGRIMAGE TO CATHOLIC SHRINES IN THE EAST COAST , Sponsored by the Cathedral Filipino Network of Holy Name Cathedral
November 14, 2015- 21st Annual Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame, Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL.
WHAT: 21st Annual Chicago Filipino Asian American Hall of Fame 2015 Gala Event
(Salute & Recognition to 2015 Outstanding Filipino/Filipino Americans/Asian Americans & Friends from U.S. & throughout the world)
WHEN: November 14, 2015
(Cocktails: 6:00 P.M.; Dinner: 7:30P.M.)
WHERE: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont, IL.
