Little Manila Wine TastingThe evening is a wonderful annual event featuring:

- Entertainment: The Old Pinoys 
- Heavy appetizers and desserts: Crispy Lumpia Shanghai, Baby Bibingkas, Delicious Homemade Biko, and more!
- Raffle with many prizes
- and tastings of Delicato wine

At only a $26 donation per ticket, it's an affordable luxury!

$26 each or...
$51 "Couples" Special: Two (2) entry tickets plus one (1) FREE Little Manila Engraved Wine Glass (Valued at $5) 

BUY ONLINE NOW!  Your ticket(s) will be available at event upon entry.

A sampling of the MANY heavy appetizers!!

Little Manila Foundation will open up movie with overview of Philippine American War.



6-9pm, Saturday, January 14

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1002 W. Eighth St., Stockton CA

You get all the fixins and entertainment.

• Filipino Spaghetti
• Rice
• Salad
• Dinner Roll
• Dessert
• Soft drink included
• Raffle Prizes
• Entertainment: Sampaguita Dance Troupe

$41 per person. Advanced ticket sales only. BUY NOW! SOLD OUT

Get both events, Crab Feed and Wine Tasting $61.  SOLD OUT



Just in time for the new year, our 6th annual Filipino American History Calendar is hot off the press and ready for you to order. Sold Out

At only $10, it's the perfect gift for everyone and an affordable way to learn Filipino American history. Each month features a historic photograph from the Filipino American National Historical Society's extensive archives as well as community members' personal albums,  as well as important dates in Philippine and Filipino American History. This year's cover features glamorous Helen Lagrimas Liwanag, a manang who was born in Roseville, CA in 1913 and raised in Stockton. Her family owned the Manila Service Station in Stockton's Little Manila in the 1940s and 1950s.

If you had your 2011 Calendar, you would know Dec. 13 in 1928, California farmers passed a resolution to exclude Filipino immigration. Also, Dec. 13 in 1941, Filipinos in Stockton called a boycott of Japanese businesses and wore "I Am Filipino" buttons to protect against anti-Japanese racial violence that unfortunately erupted against Asian Americans during World War II . And those are just a few examples of all you will learn from our calendar!

All calendar proceeds benefit the preservation efforts of the Little Manila Foundation and the Museum Fund of the Filipino American National Historical Society.

WHERE TO BUY: (SOLD OUT)

Online - Little Manila Foundation Online Store
- Because of USPS delays and possible inclement weather, we cannot guarantee Christmas delivery, but ordering by NOON Friday 12/16 is your best bet. If you live in Stockton or the SF Bay Area, keep reading for other ordering options.

To Buy in the Stockton area:

• Every Little Manila Foundation board member has calendars to sell: Elena Mangahas, Dillon Delvo, Lorenzo Romano, Florence Quilantang, Addie Suguitan, Fay Olympia, Sylvia Oclaray, Tony Somera, Jessica Hernandez, Sandi Olega Miyai, Flora May Teague, and Dawn Mabalon. If you know any of these board members, contact them and they can sell you any quantity you need!

• By Phone (in Stockton only): (209) 477-7143. Clearly state your name, the number of calendars, and your phone number.

• Yet Bun Heong Bakery
Filipino Center, 6 W. Main St., Stockton, CA 95202
10:00 - 3:00 PM daily; only until 1:00 PM Saturdays. Closed on Wednesdays.

They are open 7 days a week from 8:30 - 7:00 PM (on most days)

To Buy In San Francisco:

• Arkipelago Books
1010 Mission Street  San Francisco, CA 94103

http://www.arkipelagobooks.com

January: Helen Liwanag, 1930s

Look Inside>

Buy Now!

Little Manila Crab FeedLITTLE MANILA CRAB FEAST

6-9pm, Saturday, January 14
Trinity Presbyterian Church
1002 W. Eighth St., Stockton CA

You get all the fixins and entertainment.

• Filipino Spaghetti
• Rice
• Salad
• Dinner Roll
• Dessert
• Soft drink included
• Raffle Prizes
• Entertainment: The Old Pinoys

$41 per person. Advanced ticket sales only. BUY NOW!

Get both events, Crab Feed and Wine Tasting $61. BUY SPECIAL NOW!

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6TH ANNUAL WINE TASTING GALA
6-8pm, Saturday, March 10
Delicato Vineyards Tasting Room, Manteca CA

Little Manila Wine TastingThe evening is a wonderful annual event featuring:

- Entertainment: The Old Pinoys
- Heavy appetizers and desserts: Crispy Lumpia Shanghai, Baby Bibingkas, Delicious Homemade Biko, and more!
- Raffle with many prizes
- and tastings of Delicato wine

At only a $26 donation per ticket, it's an affordable luxury!

$26 each or...
$46 "Couples" Special: Two(2) entry tickets plus one(1) FREE Little Manila Engraved Wine Glass (Valued at $5) 

BUY NOW!  Your ticket(s) will be available at event upon entry.



Pictured here are Little Manila Board members visiting the exhibit.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES - October 5, 2011

Mr. REID (for himself, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. SCHUMER, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. DURBIN, and Mr. HELLER) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating October 2011 as `Filipino American History Month'.

Whereas October 18, 1587, when the first `Luzones Indios' set foot in Morro Bay, California, on board the Manila-built galleon ship Nuestra Senora de Esperanza, marks the earliest documented Filipino presence in the continental United States;

Whereas the Filipino American National Historical Society recognizes the year of 1763 as the date of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States in St. Malo, Louisiana;

Whereas the recognition of the first permanent Filipino settlement in the United States adds new perspective to United States history by bringing attention to the economic, cultural, social, and other notable contributions that Filipino Americans have made in countless ways toward the development of the United States;

Whereas the Filipino-American community is the third largest Asian-American group in the United States, with a population of approximately 3,417,000 individuals;

Whereas Filipino-American servicemen and servicewomen have a longstanding history of serving in the Armed Forces, from the Civil War to the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, including the 250,000 Filipinos who fought under the United States flag during World War II to protect and defend the United States;

Whereas 9 Filipino Americans have received the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Forces;

Whereas Filipino Americans play an integral role in the United States health care system as nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals;

Whereas Filipino Americans have contributed greatly to music, dance, literature, education, business, literature, journalism, sports, fashion, politics, government, science, technology, the fine arts, and other fields in the United States that enrich the landscape of the country;

Whereas efforts should continue to promote the study of Filipino-American history and culture, as mandated in the mission statement of the Filipino American National Historical Society, because the roles of Filipino Americans and other people of color largely have been overlooked in the writing, teaching, and learning of United States history;

Whereas it is imperative for Filipino-American youth to have positive role models to instill in them the significance of education, complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and the value of their legacy; and

Whereas Filipino American History Month is celebrated during the month of October 2011: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

  (1) designates October 2011 as `Filipino American History Month';
  (2) recognizes the celebration of Filipino American History Month as--
  (A) a study of the advancement of Filipino Americans;
  (B) a time of reflection and remembrance of the many notable contributions Filipino Americans have made to the United States; and
  (C) a time to renew efforts toward the research and examination of history and culture in order to provide an opportunity for all people in the United States to learn and appreciate more about Filipino Americans and their historic contributions to the United States; and
  (3) urges the people of the United States to observe Filipino American History Month with appropriate programs and activities.

Source: Senate Resolution 287

The star of the film, acclaimed actor Joel Torre, will make a special appearance in Stockton after the 1:40pm showing at Regal Cinemas downtown on Sunday, August 21.

Hope to see you there and spread the word about this film across the nation! It's rare that a story so relevant to our current foreign policy and to Filipina/o Americans makes it to the big screen.

New York Times review ...read more

Learn more about this very special film: visit the AMIGO website

Watch the trailer on You Tube!

Join the Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AmigoTheMovie

Tickets at http:www.fandango.com or at the theater.

Support stories about the Philippines and Filipinas/os on the Hollywood screen! See you this week!

Read more about the movie:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

STAR OF ‘AMIGO’ COMES TO STOCKTON SUNDAY

ACTOR JOEL TORRE WILL ANSWER FANS’ QUESTIONS AFTER 1:40 P.M. MATINEE SCREENING AT REGAL CITY CENTER

PHILIPPINE-AMERICAN WAR THE FOCUS OF WRITER/DIRECTOR JOHN SAYLES FILM OPENS NATIONALLY THIS FRIDAY

(NEW YORK – 18 July. Updated 12 Aug.) – On the heels of his film’s national opening this weekend, popular multi-awarded actor Joel Torre will make a special appearance in Stockton Sunday to meet and interact with filmgoers and fans.

Joel, who plays Rafael Dacanay, the village mayor at the onset of the Philippine-American War, will answer audience questions and greet attendees following the 1:40 p.m. matinee, Sunday, Aug. 21 exclusively at the Regal City Center, 222 N. El Dorado Street.

Later, Joel will also make a similar appearance following the 3:55 p.m. screening at the Century 20 Great Mall in Milpitas, 1010 Great Mall Drive.

Both appearances are included in the regular price of theater admission. Tickets can be purchased at the theater box office in advance or, if not sold out, on the day of the screening.

Set during the Philippine-American War at the turn of the previous century and filmed entirely in The Philippines, AMIGO -- the 17th feature film from Academy Award-nominated writer-director John Sayles -- features a stellar international ensemble cast and, in a bit of film history, an all-too rare film about one of the least-filmed American wars.

AMIGO stars Academy Award® winner Chris Cooper, Garrett Dillahunt (“Winter’s Bone,” “No Country For Old Men”), Tony nominee Yul Vazquez (“The A-Team,” “War of the Worlds”), DJ Qualls (“Hustle and Flow”) and among the more decorated and respected thespians from The Philippines in Joel Torre, Rio Locsin, Ronnie Lazaro, Bembol Roco and Arthur Acuna.

Rafael Dacanay (Joel Torre) is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War.

When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer (Chris Cooper) to help the Americans in their hunt for Filipino guerilla fighters.  But Rafael’s brother (Ronnie Lazaro) is the head of the local guerillas, and considers anyone who cooperates with the Americans to be a traitor.  Rafael quickly finds himself forced to make the impossible, potentially deadly decisions faced by ordinary civilians in an occupied country.

A powerful drama of friendship, betrayal, romance and heartbreaking violence, AMIGO is a page torn from the rarely-filmed history of the Philippines and America, and a mirror of today’s irresolvable conflicts.

AMIGO opens for week-long runs at in the following cities and dates:

August 19

   Bergenfield, NJ        Clearview

   Las Vegas                Regal Village Square 18

   Los Angeles             Laemmle Monica (Santa Monica)

   Los Angeles             Edwards Cerritos 10 (Cerritos)

   Los Angeles             AMC Puente Hills 20 (West Covina)

   New York, NY            AMC Empire 25

   San Diego                  UA Horton Plaza 14

   San Francisco            UA Stonestown Twin (Daly City)

   San Francisco            Cinemark Union Landing 25 (Union City)

   San Jose                    Century 20 Great Mall (Milpitas)

   Seattle                       AMC Southcenter 16 (Tukwila)

   Stockton                     Regal City Center

August 26

   Guam                        Micronesia Mall 10

   Honolulu                    Regal Dole Cannery

   Santa Clara                AMC Mercado 20

September 2

   DC                          AMC Rio

   Portland, OR            Hollywood Theater

   Seattle                    Northwest Film Forum

   Virginia Beach, VA      AMC Lynnhaven 18 (Norfolk)

September 8

   Albuquerque, NM        Guild Cinema

September 16

   Chicago                      Gene Siskel Film Center

   Dallas                        Texas Theater

   Minneapolis, MN           St. Anthony Main Theater

September 23

    Denver, CO                        Denver Film Center (Colfax)

• April 15th 1:30pm-7:30pm
• April 16th 1:30pm-7:30pm
• April 17th 1:30pm-7:30pm

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