The Mabuhay Foundation and Ventano Italian Grille will be hosting a fundraising luncheon on Nov 24, 2013 12 noon to help victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Sunday, Nov. 24 12 pm Ventano Italian Grille 191 So Arroyo Grande Henderson NV 89002 Mabuhayfoundation@gmail.com
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Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) struck the Philippine islands on Nov. 8, with torrential rains and 215 mph winds leaving a trail of destruction in its path. Reports have the death toll at over 10,000 with many still unaccounted.
Several Asian and Filipino American groups in Las Vegas are mobilizing efforts to raise donations for the typhoon victims.
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 From November 12, 2013 - November 16, 2013 , digital customers will have free access to The Filipino Channel in an effort to assist with gathering information regarding the recovery effort for Typhoon Haiyan-Yolanda. Check your local listings for the exact channel number in your area.
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 | KVVU Fox5 reporter, Azenith Smith, on Typhoon Haiyan.
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"When I first heard about Typhoon Haiyan, I didn't realize its magnitude. Yet after seeing the images and hearing the growing death toll, my heart sank. I immediately thought of my uncle, cousins and auntie. My mother is from Pili in Camarines Sur. She told me our family in the Philippines is safe, yet I still can't help but think the families affected could have been anyone's families."
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Bamboo Bridges Afternoon Tea - Nov. 17
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 You're invited to Las Vegas India Chamber of Commerce's 2013 Achievement Awards Gala featuring the "Brides of India" Fashion Show by Dreams Collection. It's a festive evening of fun and business networking with great food and entertainment.
Saturday, November 23
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Grand Ballroom
3300 South Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
RSVP: Rita Vaswani, LVICC 702-339-9004
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 Do you know a family in need during the holiday season?
Nominate them to be the recipients of Bamboo Bridges' 2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive. All nominations are confidential and anonymous.
Donations may be dropped off from December 9 - December 13 at ACRC:
Asian Community Resource Center
2770 S. Maryland Pkwy, Ste 203
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 706-6009
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