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An Introduction, and Seven Ways that Your Support Improves Our Community
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by Ryan Viloria Kumusta! I’m Ryan Viloria (he/him), the new Fund Development Officer at the Rizal Center and following in the impressive footsteps made by Tita Angela “Ging” Mascarenas! Supporting this work is an honor and feels personal as a full circle moment for me. I have fond memories of my Lola Luz back in…
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A Memorable July at Rizal Center: Celebrating Community, Culture, and Connection
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July was a vibrant and meaningful month at the Rizal Center, filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate as a community. From creative workshops to cultural celebrations, each event brought us closer together. Here’s a look back at the seven standout moments that made this month so special: 1. Improv Workshop with Essential Invisible …
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Tagalog drums up excitement for learning at Rizal Center
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For four hours each week that began July 8, Tagalog words, expressions, and basic conversations shake up fresh enthusiasm for the Philippines’ heritage language as participants apply what they’re already learning in the ongoing Tagalog class in Rizal Center. The class combines grammar fundamentals that form the core foundation and practical conversation that helps ease into…
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Check out our NEW ONLINE VOLUNTEER SIGNUP Page
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Are you retired and looking for a meaningful way to spend your time? Sign up to help at the Front Desk on weekday mornings. Do you enjoy gardening and can contribute an hour to gardening every week? That would be lovely. Email me (mkalaw@rizalcenter.org), or just stop by the Center to check in and log…
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Pamana Children’s Library-From the Author’s Desk
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This July at Pamana Children’s Library Corner, we are honored to feature The Horse Soldier: A Wartime Secret, a moving story inspired by true events from the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. At the center of this powerful tale is Alice, a young schoolgirl who discovers her family is hiding an American soldier—an act of…
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FACETS Film Forum Premiere: HASIK: “To Sow”: The Story Of Filipino Farmers Fighting For Food Sovereignty
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CHICAGO (June 27, 2025) – In a world increasingly shaped by climate disasters and rising food insecurity, Global Seed Savers presents a powerful and urgent story of resilience at the FACETS Film Forum on Friday, June. 27, at 6 p.m. with the Chicago premiere of “Hasik (To Sow)”. In this timely, full-length documentary, filmmakers Marissa…
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Get Involved!
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If you’re interested in making a difference and joining our team of dedicated volunteers, we invite you to visit our volunteer information page on our website or email us at volunteer@rizalcenter.org. Your support helps us continue to serve and uplift our community! Volunteer Motivations at the Rizal Center Volunteers at the Rizal Center are drawn…
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Tagalog class at Rizal Center starts July 8
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by Connie C. Triggiano Rizal Center, a cultural hub for Filipino customs and traditions in Chicago, is launching its Tagalog class on July 8, 2025, for Filipinos and foreigners who wish to learn the Philippines’ heritage language. The program runs for 15 sessions, each lasting 2 hours, for a total of 30 hours, every Tuesday…
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Featuring: Susan Alforque Silvano
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Susan graduated with a BBA in Accounting, Cum Laude from the University of the East, Manila. She passed the CPA exams in the Philippines and in Chicago. She has had a good career as an accountant but her talent for painting and strong desire to start a second career led her to join a watercolor…
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