Honoring Dr. Jose Rizal’s Birthday & Volunteer Work Day!

In celebration of Dr. Jose Rizal’s 164th birth anniversary, we invite you to be part of a special Work Day at the Rizal Center! This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and exhibit the true spirit of bayanihan—working hand-in-hand for the common good.

Event Details:

• Date: June 21, 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: Rizal Center
  Address: 1332 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL 60613

What to Expect:

On this day, we will focus on cleaning and beautifying our beloved Rizal Center. Tasks will include:

• Gardening and landscaping
• Cleaning common areas
• Organizing community spaces
• Painting and maintenance work

Special Celebration:

In addition to our community work, we will have light refreshments, a merienda sampler, and a celebratory birthday cake to honor Dr. Jose Rizal’s 164th birthday!

Merienda Sampler Includes:

• Chicken Tinola
• Vegetarian Pancit
• Lumpia Shanghai
• Mango Punch

Why Volunteer?

• Community Spirit: Connect with your neighbors and strengthen our community bonds.
• Pay Tribute: Honor Dr. Rizal’s legacy of service and dedication to the community.
• Make a Difference: Your efforts will help create a welcoming environment for all who visit the Rizal Center.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes
• Gloves and any personal tools you wish to use (we will provide some supplies)
• A positive attitude and a willingness to help!

Refreshments Provided!
To show our appreciation, we will provide snacks, drinks, a special cake, and a merienda sampler for all volunteers, courtesy of CIRCA Pintig!

Sign Up:

Please RSVP by June 19th to ensure we have enough supplies and refreshments. You can sign up by contacting us at gleopoldo@rizalcenter.org or by texting (312) 956-9489.

Let’s come together to celebrate Dr. Jose Rizal’s legacy through community service and the bayanihan spirit. Your participation makes a difference! As we know, “Ang kabataan ang pag-asa ng bayan” (The youth is the hope of our future), and this event could be a wonderful opportunity to engage with our elders at the Rizal Center! Tara na! Please share!

Thank you for your support!