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Workshops/Presentations:

Wednesdays 3PM SENIOR COMPUTER LAB Learn how to use Social Online Networks, Photo Imaging Stations, and the basics of computer technology. Don't waste money on Phone Cards; talk to your loved ones through email, instant messenger, or social online networks. Now offered in Tagalog! Contact isaac-o@manilatown.org for an appointment

Community Events/Services:

• Manilatown Heritage Foundation Presents CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY (Part of Manilatown's Rhymes & Rhythms Series) Hosted by NANCY HOM & AVOTCJA with GENNY LIM, MYRNA ZIALCITA, NANCY HOM, AVOTCJA, MEKLIT HADERO, NELLIE WONG, TUREEDA MIKELL, MAMACOATL, ARLENE BIALA, and PIREENI SUNDARALINGAM SATURDAY MARCH 6th 2PM – 5PM (Doors open @ 1:30 PM) THE I-HOTEL MANILATOWN CENTER 868 Kearny Street @ Jackson San Francisco, CA 94108 A benefit for Manilatown Heritage Foundation $5 to $10 Sliding Scale (No one turned away for lack of funds.) (415) 399-9580 www.Manilatown.org

Upcoming Projects using Web 2.0 Technology
Check out manilatownarchives.blogspot.com! Its a website that provides on-line visibility to Manilatown's digital archives. Research historical photos and documents from Al Robles, Chris Fujimoto and Estella Habal Collections. Look out for more collections, oral histories on podcast and streaming videos of archival material in the near future. We currently have volunteer and internship positions open for young people who have skills or interest in web 2.0 technology (blogger, flickr, podcasts), digital media and Filipino-American cultural preservation. Please contact the Archival Coordinator at ellenrae@manilatown.org for more information.

DVD Available now!
A Serving of Love: The Passion of Bill Sorro
Documentary by RJ Lozada

This film presents Bill's passion, humor, and humility which inspired people of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life.

Available now! $20. Please call 415.777.1130 or e-mail mhf@manilatown.org.

• billsorro.manilatown.org

ONLINE EXHIBIT A Serving of Love: The Passion of Bill Sorro, based on the gallery show and documentary produced by Manilatown Heritage Foundation for the 30th anniversary of the eviction of the International Hotel.
Robynn Takayama, Producer, Director, Video Editor. RJ Lozada, Videographer.

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  A Serving of Love is funded in part by
  California Council for the Humanities
  
  
  ONLINE: Inspiration of Al Robles

  alrobles.manilatown.org

  ONLINE EXHIBIT Inspiration of Al Robles Born and raised in San Francisco’s Fillmore district, Al Robles brings generations of Filipinos together through poetry and “talk story” oral history presentations. Known affectionately as the poet laureate of the Filipino community, Al has frequently read with Janice Mirikitani, Genny Lim, Jack Hirschman and other great poets. Learn more about the Inspiration of Al Robles. Robynn Takayama, Producer, Director, Video Editor.

• FADF/Bayanihan Community Center
• Bindlestiff Studio
• San Francisco Filipino Cultural Center
  

Manilatown Heritage Foundation art programs are supported in part by the following funders:

 




San Francisco Arts Commission