Calendar of Activities
FOR THE
150th
BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
RIZAL ACTIVITIES IN
THE MIDWEST AND SUBURBAN ILLINOIS
June 11, 2011, Saturday, 9:00 a.m.
Community Picnic and Festival Celebration
Halmich Park
13 Mile Road
Warren, Michigan 48090
Celebrating the Life and Works of Dr. Jose Rizal. This celebration is integrated into the
community’s annual observance of Philippine Independence commonly known as
“Kalayaan” with a special focus on Rizal’s life and works through a dramatic skit
(Sarswela) by Filipino American Community Council of Michigan (FILAMCCO).
June 18, Saturday, 2011, 11:00 a.m.
Symposium / Community Discussion
Pilipinas Restaurant
13 Mile, Ryan Street
Warren, Michigan 48092
Discussion on the topic of “The Relevance of Dr. Jose Rizal in Today’s Society” sponsored
by the National Federation of Filipino American Association-Michigan (NaFFAAMichigan).
June 19, Sunday, 2011, 4:00 p.m.
Dinner Celebration
Ginger Asian Bistro
3100 West White Oaks Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62704
The Order of the Knights of Rizal (OKR) Lincolnland Chapter will hold a dinner
celebration on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the birth of Dr. Jose Rizal. There
will be guest speaker, presentations by members of the Chapter and awarding of
medallions to the Chapter’s Kababaihang Rizalista in America members.
The Springfield-based Filipino American Historical Society (FilAmHisSo) and the Central
Illinois Philippine American Society (CIPAS) will present other programs following that of
the OKR.
June 19, 2011, Sunday, 11:00 a.m.
Annual Summer Picnic
Veterans Park (Veterans Shelter)
400-500 Block of Springfield Road (East
Side)
Springfield Road, East Peoria, Illinois
61611
This annual summer picnic/potluck sponsored by Filipino American Society of Central
Illinois (FASCI) will focus on the celebration of Dr. Rizal’s 150th birth anniversary with a
display of Dr. Rizal’s books, copies of his letters to his family, the singing of “Ang Bayan
Ko” and the reciting of the poem “ARAW NG KALAYAAN” by a member of the Knights of
Rizal.
October 21-23, 2011, Friday-Sunday
FANHS-MWC Conference on Filipino American Experience in Missouri (Dedicated to the
150th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal)
Lumiere Place
999 N. 2nd Street
St. Louis, Missouri 63102
A panel discussion concerning the life and legacy of Dr. Rizal will be held as part of the
conference on October 22nd, with descendants of Rizal as panelists, sponsored by Filipino
American National Historical Society – Midwest Chapter (FANHS-MWC). Conference fee
to be announced.
For more detatils, Please contact Mr. Berth D. Salavador, Cultural Officer at tel. No. (312) 332-6458 ext. 14, fax no. (312) 332-3657 or email: chicagopcg@sbcglobal.net
Thank You To Our Partners and Supporters:
FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY (FilAmHisSo)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS PHILIPPINE AMERICAN SOCIETY (CIPAS)
FILIPINO AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS (FASCI)
You are all invited!
Calendar of Activities
FOR THE
150th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. JOSE RIZAL
RIZAL ACTIVITIES IN
THE MIDWEST AND SUBURBAN ILLINOIS
(Additional)
June 12, 2011, Sunday
Film / Discussion / Exhibit
Whetstone Library Meeting Room
3909 North High St.,
Columbus, Ohio 43214
Remembering Rizal: Implications of Rizal’s Life and Work for Filipino Americans
in the 21st century.
This 150th celebration of Rizal’s birthday starts with a screening of Jose Rizal, a
film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, followed by a reading of Mi Ultimo Adios,
a panel of speakers on various facets of Rizal (e.g., Rizal, the physician), and a
general discussion with audience participation, then concludes with light
refreshments and an exhibit of Rizal photos.
Sponsored by the Philippine American Society of Central Ohio (PASCO) and cosponsored by the Philippine Seniors of Central Ohio (PHILSECO), the Ohio
Philippine American Society (TOPAS), OSU Pilipino Students Association,
Filipino American National Historical Society-Midwest Chapter (FANHSMidwest Chapter), Filipino American National Historical Society-Wisconsin
Chapter, National Federation of Filipino American Associations-Region 3
(Midwest).
For more detatils, Please contact Mr. Berth D. Salavador, Cultural Officer at tel. No. (312) 332-6458 ext. 14, fax no. (312) 332-3657 or email: chicagopcg@sbcglobal.net
Thank You To Our Partners and Supporter:
Philippine American Society of Central Ohio (PASCO) - Philippine Seniors of Central Ohio (PHILSECO) - The Ohio Philippine
American Society (TOPAS) - OSU Pilipino Students Association - Filipino American National Historical Society-Midwest Chapter
(FANHS-Midwest Chapter) - Filipino American National Historical Society-Wisconsin Chapter - National Federation of Filipino
American Associations-Region 3 (Midwest)
You are all invited!