Events in Vancouver: May 2015

Here are some events in the Filipino-Canadian communities in Vancouver for the rest of May 2015:

Free Facilitation Training by ISS of BC

WHEN/WHERE:  up to July 25 at the ISS of BC Cottonwood Office, # 200-504 Cottonwood Ave., Coquitlam, BC

MORE INFO:  Bus tickets available. Priority given to residents of the Tri-Cities.

Call: Ana Maria at 604-684-7498 ext. 1267 anamaria.bustamante@issbc.org or Lisa @ 604-395-8000 ext. 1706 liza.delarosa@issbc.org

Tzu Chi Canada Volunteers by Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation

WHEN/WHERE: Volunteer registration ongoing at 8850 Osler St., Vancouver B.C. or contact www.tzuchi.ca

Pinoy Connect sa Mosaic by Mosaic

1. English Conversation Circle
WHEN/WHERE:  1 to 4 p.m., Sundays (since April 12)

2. Employment Law Clinic
By Appointment Only

MORE INFO:  for live-in caregivers, temporary foreign workers and newcomers who need advice. Call Mika 604-254-9626 ext 484 or email at mtorres@mosaicbc.com

Miss World and Mr. World Canada Gala Coronation

Hosted by Treenee Lopez

WHEN/WHERE: 6 p.m., May 16 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 600 Hamilton St., Vancouver, B.C.

Musika ng Lahi by Asian Heroes Canada Foundation and Philippines Historama

WHEN/WHERE:  6 p.m., to 1 a.m., May 16, at St. Monica’s Parish Hall, 12011 Woodhead Rd., Richmond, B.C.

MORE INFO:  Featuring Historama Cast with Kay Liggayu, Noel Ascona and Molinder Cadiz
Call Lita Tapia – 604-551-4883; or Cliff Belgica – 604-614-8356

Jazz 4 Fun with Papa Bear & Friends

WHEN/WHERE:  7 p.m., May 16, at R’s Bar 12411 King George Blvd., Surrey, BC

MORE INFO:  For tickets – 604-720-9882; 778-829-7482.

Broadway on Davie: A Musical Journey by Pinoy Pride Vancouver

WHEN/WHERE:  7 p.m., May 21, at The Junction, Vancouver

MORE INFO:  Featuring Kay Balajadia-Liggayu, Noel Azcona and Molinder Cadiz. Tickets at $35-VIP; $10 General Admission.

Canadian Citizenship Preparation by Mosaic

WHEN/WHERE: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., May 25 & 26, at Tommy Douglas Burnaby Public Library, 7311 Kingsway, Vancouver, B.C.

MORE INFO: 604 254 9626 ext 104 or email Eric Lam at elam@mosaicbc.com

Klowns The Canadian Tour by Comedies Primetime Divas

WHEN/WHERE:  7 p.m.,  May 29 at River Rock Show Theatre.

MORE INFO:  Featuring Allan K, Ate Gay and Boobay. Tickets:  $48/ $68

Kapusong Pinoy Vancouver by GMA Pinoy TV

WHEN/WHERE:  7 p.m., May 29 at the Orpheum Theatre Vancouver, Canada

MORE INFO:  Guest performers include Ai Ai de las Alas, Alden Richards, Christian Bautista and more.

Maple 2.0 Mentorship by ISS of BC

MORE INFO:  Maple 2.0 provides 4 to 12-week placement opportunities for internationally trained professionals to gain Canadian work experience and start working in their field.  Go to  http://issbc.org/prim-nav/programs/career-services/maple-20

Kundiman ATBP

WHEN/WHERE:  7 p.m., May 29, Auditorium at the Oasis, Elim Village 160th St., Surrey, B.C.

MORE INFO:  Call 604-339-7568 (Cliff); 778-881-5815 (Dante)

Tickets: VIP – $50; Gen. Admission – $20

Come What May Dinner & Dance

WHEN/WHERE:  7 p.m., May 30, at the Our Lady of Mercy School Gym, 7481 -10th Ave., Burnaby, B.C.

MORE INFO:  Ticket- $20; DJ Music by Russell

S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Funds for Nepal Earthquake by SUCCESS and Canadian Red Cross

WHEN/WHERE:  Apr. 29 to May 25 at the following service locations:

1.  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Social Service Centre 28 West Pender Street, Vancouver, B.C. (telephone: 604-684-1628)

2.  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Richmond Service Centre  220 – 7000 Minoru Blvd., Richmond, B.C. (telephone: 604-279-7180)

3.  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Tri-City Service Centre #2058 – 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, B.C. (telephone: 604-468-6000)

4.  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Burnaby Settlement Service Centre #200 – 5172 Kingsway, Burnaby, B.C. (telephone: 604-430-1899)

5.  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Surrey-Delta Service Centre #206 – 10090 152nd Street, Surrey, B.C. (telephone: 604-588-6869)

6.  S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Fort St. John Service Centre Suite 209-10142 101 Ave. Fort St. John, B.C. (telephone 250-785-5323)