{"id":93,"date":"2021-09-27T21:14:18","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T21:14:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/?page_id=93"},"modified":"2022-01-10T16:11:21","modified_gmt":"2022-01-10T16:11:21","slug":"events-calendar","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/?page_id=93","title":{"rendered":"Events Calendar 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Check also the<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FAAGC\/\"><strong>FAAGC community Facebook page<\/strong><\/a> <em>or the<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/filamsc.org\/\"><strong>FAAGC Members Only Facebook page<\/strong><\/a><em> for updates and more details of FAAGC events<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>September 26, 2020<\/strong>, Saturday, 5:00 p.m.<\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am 30th Annual Gala<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/doubletree3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/south-carolina\/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-columbia-south-carolina-CAECSDT\/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-DT-CAECSDT\/\" target=\"_blank\">DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel &amp; Conference Center Columbia <\/a><em>(2100 Bush River Rd. Columbia, SC 29210)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/878301989231830\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/Gala2019cover.jpg\" alt=\"*\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">The <strong>Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC (FAAGC)<\/strong> will celebrate this year its <strong>30th Annual Gala<\/strong> . &nbsp; The celebration gala, which is the organization\u2019s annual primary fund-raising activity to benefit its scholarship fund, charitable endeavors, and other educational and multi-cultural activities in the Midlands of South Carolina, will be held on <strong>Saturday, September 26, 2020<\/strong> from <strong>5 P.M. to midnight<\/strong>, at the <a href=\"http:\/\/doubletree3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/south-carolina\/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-columbia-south-carolina-CAECSDT\/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-DT-CAECSDT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Columbia DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel <\/strong><\/a>.<br><em>More details will be coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional info, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=2020 Fil-Am Gala\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=2020 Fil-Am Gala\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> or the other FAAGC officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>June 13, 2020<\/strong> (Saturday, 2:00 p.m. &#8211; 6:00 p.m.)<\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am Membership Appreciation Day &amp; Annual Summer Picnic<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.icrc.net\/saluda-shoals-park\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Saluda Shoals Park<\/strong><\/a><em>(5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.icrc.net\/Data\/Sites\/1\/media\/parks\/ssp-map15.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/Redbud1.jpg\" alt=\"*\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Time to cool off during the annual summertime Fil-Am get-together. We will be at a Saluda Shoals Park shelter near the splash pad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>[Note: The entrance\/parking fees are waived if you tell them you are with the Fil-Am Association; wristbands for the Saluda Splash pad are $3 each.]<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a POTLUCK event so please bring a 2-liter bottle of soda or water and a covered dish to share. We will also have a brief program to acknowledge and appreciate the FAAGC volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>April 12, 2020<\/strong>, (Sunday, 1:00 p.m.)<\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am Annual Spring Picnic &amp; Easter Egghunt<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/sesqui\" target=\"_blank\">Sesquicentennial Park<\/a><em>(9564 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/southcarolinaparks.com\/sesqui\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/egghunt2.jpg\" alt=\"*\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s that time for the annual springtime Fil-Am get-together to renew friendships and have the children enjoy Easter egg-hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We will also have a membership meeting to discuss and vote on the proposed revised FAAGC By-laws, which is being amended to enable FAAGC to apply for an IRS 501(c)(3) status so contributions may be tax-deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a POTLUCK affair so please bring a 2-liter soda and a covered dish enough for your family and others. Planned activities include an Easter egg-hunt for children as well as games for children and adults. Parents with young children are requested to bring at least a dozen goodies-filled plastic Easter eggs for the egg-hunt &#8212; <em>(please NO chocolates in the eggs &#8212; they easily melt)<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAAGC members, supporters and other interested parties in the area Fil-Am community are all invited to come and share the fun and food with family and friends. Those who wish to spend more time at the park can come earlier and all are encouraged to bring portable or folding chairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>[Note: The park charges an entrance fee of $5 per adult, $3.25 per SC senior (age 65 &amp; older), and $3 per child (aged 6 to 15); children aged 5 and under are free].<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details and directions to the venue, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=Fil-Am Easter Picnic\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=Fil-Am Easter Picnic\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> or the other FAAGC officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?oi=map&amp;q=9564+Two+Notch+Road+29223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/tinyurl.com\/4ovoctx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> for a map and specific directions from your address to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.southcarolinaparks.com\/park-finder\/state-park\/469.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sesqui park<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>April 4-5, 2020<\/strong> (Saturday-Sunday)<\/li><li><strong>Columbia International Festival<\/strong><ul><li>SC State Fairgrounds <em>(1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cifonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/CIF2017PhilFlag.jpg\" alt=\"*\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Columbia Fil-Am Association will participate again in the annual <strong><em>Columbia International Festival<\/em><\/strong> to be held at the SC State Fairgrounds on<strong> April 4-5, 2020<\/strong>. <em>More details will be coming soon!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>March 24, 2020<\/strong> (Thursday, 11 a.m. &#8211; noon )<\/li><li><strong>East Point Academy <em>Going Global<\/em> Day<\/strong><ul><li>East Point Academy <em>(1043 Chris Drive, West Columbia , SC 29169)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/eastpointsc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/EastPointAcad-logo.jpg\" alt=\"*\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Columbia Fil-Am Association will present a Philippine exhibit at <em>Going Global Day<\/em> by Mota Enterprises and East Point Academy on March 24, 2020 starting at 10 a.m. The Philippines is the special guest county for the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional details, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=East Point Academy FAAGC Exhibit\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=East Point Academy FAAGC Exhibit\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> or the other FAAGC officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>March 21, 2020<\/strong> (Saturday, 10 a.m. &#8211; noon )<\/li><li><strong>DIA Celebration, Diversity in Action<\/strong><ul><li>Lexington County Public Library, Cayce-West Columbia Branch <em>(1500 Augusta Road, West Columbia , SC 29169)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The FAAGC will show a Philippine cultural presentation at the <strong>DIA (Diversity in Action) Celebration<\/strong> on March 21, 2020 starting at 10 a.m., at the Cayce-West Columbia Branch Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/http:\/\/dia.ala.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filamsc.org\/DIA logo.jpg\" alt=\"*\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DIA<\/strong> is a nationally recognized initiative that emphasizes the importance of literacy for all children and celebrates cultures around the world through crafts, dance and stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional details, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=FAAGC at Lexington CPL DIA\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=FAAGC at Lexington CPL DIA\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> or the other FAAGC officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>February 8, 2020<\/strong>, Saturday, 7:00&#8211;10:00 p.m.<\/li><li><strong>FAAGC Pre-Valentine&#8217;s Day Fundraiser<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.choicehotels.com\/south-carolina\/lexington\/comfort-suites-hotels\/sc304\" target=\"_blank\">Comfort Suites Lexington<\/a><em>(325 West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072)<\/em> 803-491-4192<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a <strong>FAAGC fundraising get-together<\/strong> at <strong>Comfort Suites Lexington<\/strong> on <strong>February 8, 2020<\/strong> from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. <strong>Proceeds will benefit the FAAGC Scholarship Fund.<\/strong><br>The venue has a limited number of tables available. This event will be first come first serve to the first 60 guests who confirm their attendance. <em>Tickets are $30 per guest.<\/em><br>For more details and directions to the venue, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=Pre-Valentine Fundraiser\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=Pre-Valentine Fundraiser\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> or the other FAAGC officers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>January 24, 2020<\/strong>, Friday, 1:00 p.m.&#8211; 3:00 p.m.<\/li><li><strong>International Fair at the Center for Knowledge North &#8211;<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.richland2.org\/CFKN\/\" target=\"_blank\">Center for Knowledge North<\/a><em>(1043 Muller Road, Blythewood, SC 29016)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>Columbia Fil-Am Community Service<\/strong> activity, FAAGC volunteers will present a fashion show of Philippine costumes during the <em>International Fair<\/em> at <strong>Center for Knowledge North<\/strong>, starting at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>December 14, 2019<\/strong>, Saturday, 4:00 p.m.<\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am Community Service<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/rmhcofcolumbia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia, SC<\/a><em>(2901 Colonial Dr., Columbia, SC 29203)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Columbia Fil-Am Community Service<\/strong> activity will be held on <strong>Saturday, December 14, 2019<\/strong> at the <strong>Ronald McDonald House Charities of Columbia<\/strong>, starting at 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>As part of RMHC Make-a-Meal program, Fil-Am volunteers will prepare, cook and serve a dinner buffet of Filipino delicacies at the McDonald House, which serves families and children who travel to a Columbia medical facility. FAAGC similarly conducted the service in November 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional details, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=McDonald House service\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=McDonald House service\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> at (803-834-8266) or the other FAAGC officers. Check also the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FAAGC\/\">FAAGC community Facebook page<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/filamsc.org\/\">FAAGC Members Only Facebook page<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>December 7, 2019(Saturday, 5:00 p.m.)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am Christmas Party<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sjncatholic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>St. John Neumann School Gymnasium<\/strong><\/a><em> (721 Polo Road, Columbia SC 29223)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Columbia Fil-Am Annual Christmas Party<\/strong> will be held on <strong>Saturday, December 7, 2019<\/strong> at the <strong>St. John Neumann School Gymnasium<\/strong>, starting at 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Come celebrate Christmas with your Fil-Am Family and Friends!<\/em> There will be dinner, raffle ticket drawings, games, contests, live DJ dancing and a visit from Santa!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional details, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=2019%20Fil-Am%20XmasParty\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=2019%20Fil-Am%20XmasParty\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> at (803-834-8266) or the other FAAGC officers. Check also the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FAAGC\/\">FAAGC community Facebook page<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/filamsc.org\/\">FAAGC Members Only Facebook page<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit your favorite mapmaker: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\/default.aspx?encType=1&amp;where1=721+Polo+Road+Columbia+SC+29223\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bing Maps<\/strong><\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=721+Polo+Road+Columbia+SC+29223\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mapquest.com\/maps?address=721+Polo+Road&amp;city=Columbia&amp;state=SC&amp;zipcode=29223\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mapquest<\/strong><\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.yahoo.com\/place\/?lat=34.087708&amp;lon=-80.890961&amp;q=721%2BPolo%2BRoad%2BColumbia%2BSC%2B29223&amp;bb=34.09295297543655%2C-80.89768828684998%2C34.082463024563445%2C-80.88423371315002&amp;addr=721%20Polo%20Rd%2C%20Columbia%2C%20SC%2029223-4403\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Yahoo Maps<\/strong><\/a> for maps and specific directions from your address to the Christmas party venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>November 13, 2019<\/strong>, Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.&#8211; noon<\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am Community Service<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.harvesthope.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Harvest Hope Food Bank<\/a><em>(2220 Shop Road, Columbia SC 29201)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Columbia Fil-Am Community Service<\/strong> activity will be held on <strong>Wednesday, November 13, 2019<\/strong> at the <strong>Harvest Hope Food Bank<\/strong>, starting at 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Fil-Am volunteers will be packing different items\/types of groceries for distribution to Harvest Hope food recipients. Let\u2019s get together with fun and fellowship while helping the community !<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional details, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=HarvestHope service\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=HarvestHope service\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> at (803-834-8266) or the other FAAGC officers. Check also the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/FAAGC\/\">FAAGC community Facebook page<\/a> or the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/filamsc.org\/\">FAAGC Members Only Facebook page<\/a> for updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>November 2, 2019<\/strong>, Saturday, 7:30&#8211;10:30 a.m.<\/li><li><strong>FAAGC Fundraiser @ Fatz Cafe<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/fatz.com\/locations\/?show=all&amp;zip=29206\" target=\"_blank\">Fatz Cafe<\/a><em>(5590 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC 29206)<\/em> 803-782-1183<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for a FAAGC fundraising breakfast at Fatz Caf\u00e9 on November 2, 2019 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>October 26, 2019(Saturday, 1:00 pm &#8212; 5:00 pm)<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>FAAGC General Membership Meeting &amp; Halloween Party<\/strong><ul><li><strong>Chestnut Hill Plantation clubhouse<\/strong><em>( 851 Lost Creek Dr., Columbia, SC 29212)<\/em> (near the Harbison State Forest).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>FAAGC<\/strong> will have its <strong>Autumn General Membership Meeting and Halloween Costume Contest Party<\/strong> on <strong>Saturday, October 26, 2019<\/strong>, at the Chestnut Hill Plantation clubhouse starting at 1:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a pot-luck get-together with FAAGC providing soda, water, ice, plates, utensils, etc. Please bring a covered dish to share and show off your and your family&#8217;s spooktacular costumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\/default.aspx?encType=1&amp;where1=851+Lost+Creek+Drive+Columbia+SC+29212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Bing Maps<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=851+Lost+Creek+Drive+Columbia+SC+29212\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/mapq.st\/1PNXbdL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mapquest<\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/maps.yahoo.com\/place\/?lat=34.05161050221571&amp;lon=-81.15300178527832&amp;q=851%20Lost%20Creek%20Drive%20Columbia%20%20SC%2029212&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Yahoo Maps<\/strong><\/a> for maps and specific directions from your address to the Halloween get-together venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/title_02.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" width=\"1344\" height=\"117\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>September 7, 2019<\/strong>, Saturday, 6:00 p.m<\/li><li><strong>Columbia Fil-Am 29th Annual Gala<\/strong><ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/caemh-columbia-marriott\/\" target=\"_blank\">Columbia Marriott Hotel<\/a> <em>(1200 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC 29201)<\/em><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Filipino-American Association of Greater Columbia, SC (FAAGC)<\/strong> will celebrate this year its <strong>29th Annual Gala<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The celebration gala, which is the organization\u2019s annual primary fund-raising activity to benefit its scholarship fund, charitable endeavors, and other educational and multi-cultural activities in the Midlands of South Carolina, will be held on <strong>Saturday, September 7, 2019<\/strong>. from <strong>6 P.M. to midnight<\/strong>, at the downtown <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/hotels\/travel\/caemh-columbia-marriott\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Columbia Marriott Hotel<\/strong><\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For questions or additional details, <a href=\"mailto:faagc@hotmail.com?subject=2019 Fil-Am Gala\"><strong><em>e-mail us<\/em><\/strong><\/a> or contact FAAGC President <a href=\"mailto:3.7alohagina@gmail.com?subject=2019 Fil-Am Gala\">Gina Castaneda<\/a> or the other FAAGC officers.<br>Click to go <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bing.com\/maps\/default.aspx?encType=1&amp;where1=1200+Hampton+St+Columbia+SC+29201\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Bing Maps<\/strong><\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=1200+Hampton+Street,+Columbia%20,+SC+29201\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Google Maps<\/strong><\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mapquest.com\/maps?address=1200+Hampton+St&amp;city=Columbia&amp;state=SC&amp;zipcode=29201\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Mapquest<\/strong><\/a> or <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.yahoo.com\/place\/?lat=34.005213968650665&amp;lon=-81.03522062301636&amp;q=1200%20Hampton%20St%2C%20Columbia%2C%20SC%2029201&amp;bb=34.010479090256965%2C-81.04196906089783%2C33.99994852061158%2C-81.02847218513489&amp;addr=1200%20Hampton%20St%2C%20Columbia%2C%20SC%2029201\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Yahoo Maps<\/strong><\/a> for a map and specific directions from your address to the hotel. Guests who would like to stay at the hotel may reserve rooms at reduced rates <em>(mention the Columbia Filipino-American Association)<\/em> by calling <strong>(803) 771-7000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Check also the FAAGC community Facebook page or the FAAGC Members Only Facebook page for updates and more details of<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-93","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/93","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=93"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/93\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":339,"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/93\/revisions\/339"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/2021.filamsc.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=93"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}