VIA Times – October 2015 Issue Vital News, Vibrant Views for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest
By: Christian & Maya Leighton
One last ditch for a grand vacation at Disney Universal Florida before school starts in the fall — the Leightons, from left, Bobby, Christian, Maya & Christy..
BABY RHIZZY GUTIERREZ’S CHRISTENING–PARENTS: ROSEL & RICKY GUTIERREZ
Above:The Gutierrez Family: Rick, Roselle, Rhyllen, Rhaiden, Rhynne and Rhizzy; Bottom: Baby Rhizzy surrounded by family & friends.
From the Philippines with love to Lola Elsie and Lola Vilma Baby Keilah and Big Sis Yohanna Castro tries to refreshen them up in a huge
basin to escape the simmering hit of summer in the Philippines. The are the kids of Cheryl (Elsie and Vilma’s niece) and Mike Castro.
Peter Xavier’s Baptism held on August 16th, 2015 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Alief, TX. Deacon Frank Ostrowski performed the ceremony. This is a group shot of all of Peter’s Ninong and Ninangs and relatives.
The Rubio family from Houston, TX, Parents Cheryl & Dr. Nnnilo Rubio, Jr. with children Peter Xavier and Ethan.
Happy, happy birthday to September birthday girl, Isabella Rivas, daughter of Chie and Jaime Rivas.
THE MORTON ARBORETUM WELCOMES BACK THE GLASS PUMPKIN PATCH
Swirls of brilliant colors and shapes will swim in gleaming glass orbs, capturing autumn’s boundless beauty as the fifth-annual Glass Pumpkin Patch event returns to The Morton Arboretum, October 14-18. Visitors are invited to explore a collection of more than 4,000 one-ofa- kind hand-blown glass pieces for sale during this popular event. Returning in 2015 is the “Farmer’s Market,” featuring blown-glass acorns and leaves as well as a bounty of hand-crafted glass fruits and vegetables.
During the event, visitors can take in free daily demonstrations by noted glassblowers. Artists will explain the delicate process of turning bits of glass into beautiful finished pieces, illustrating the steps and talking over the tools of the trade.
“Visitors to this year’s Glass Pumpkin Patch will find more one-of-a-kind pieces than ever before, including amazing glass-blown works of art from many Illinois-based artists,” said Jacque Fucilla, manager of The Arboretum Store. “Additionally, our free glassblowing demonstrations offer amazing insight into how these pieces are crafted.”
More than 20 artists from throughout the country will showcase their art and participate in the 2015 Glass Pumpkin Patch, including nine from the Chicago area. Leading the event is glassblower Shannon Jane Morgan of Girl Glass Studio in Sacramento, California. Morgan is largely self-taught and has earned a reputation for her vividly colored pumpkins as well as other handcrafted pieces such as goblets, ornaments, bowls, and vases.
