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I’ve been to this auditorium at Five Corners Branch Library a couple of times already. If you are curious to see how it looks like, then here’s your chance to see it.

Grand Re-Opening of Mildred H. Hunke Auditorium
When : July 2, 2008
Event 1 : Opening Ceremony & Ribbon Cutting 12:00 Noon
Event 2 : Special Performance by Singer Eva Sklar 1:00 PM (Celebratory Luncheon following the performance)
Address : 678 Newark Avenue, Jersey City 07306
Phone : (201) 547-4543

Here’s a fun event tomorrow at Greenville Branch Library… They will be hosting their first ever OPEN MIC activity where participants can sing, draw, read a poem, dance, tell a joke, etc… Maybe a local resident will emerge as JC’s version of Seinfeld tomorrow. What do you think?

If you want to join or simply watch, read the details below…

First Open Mic at Greenville Branch Library
When : June 19, 2008 3:30PM
Address : 1841 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City 07305
Phone : (201)547-4553
Web : jclibrary.org (PDF File)

Free Health Test at this site!

Another great event at Saint Aedan parish….

“Senior Citizen Inc. of Jersey City in cooperation with Metropolitan Family Health network, Wellcare, Baldwin Physical Therapy, Life Scan will be providing FREE Medical & Pediatric Consultation, Pediatric Weight & Height Check, Blood Sugar Check & Blood Pressure Monitoring.”

I’ll try to go and take some pictures.

Health Fair for the Family
Where : St. Aedan Multi-Purpose Room
Address : 41 Tuers Avenue, JC
When : June 22, 2008 9AM - 1PM
Contact : (201) 433-6800 (Church Rectory)

Mark your calendar and save the date for the Philippine-American Friendship Day Grand Parade on June 29, 2008. This event is one of the big annual Philippine festivals in Jersey City as it symbolizes the friendship between America and the Philippines. In New York, they celebrate this sooner — as early as first day of June.

There will be lots of activities during the parade like marching bands and floats. And then at Exchange Place, there will be celebrity performers like Philippine Diva Jessa Zaragoza and musician Mig Ayesa; food galore; cultural shows; flea market; health fair; kiddie entertainment and games; and the Grand Finals of the 2008 Filipino Idol Singing Competition.

Philippine-American Friendship Day Parade
Where : From Montgomery Street and Jordan Street to Exchange Place
When : June 29, 2008 from 8AM - 7PM
Organizers : PAFCOM with the assistance of JC Mayor Jerramiah Healy, JC municipal Council, JC Dept. of Cultural Affairs

I will be there in the parade with some friends and will spend time at Exchange Place, so see you there!

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The nine contestants on stage

UPDATE (June 30, 2008) : Due to the bad weather condition, Grand Finals of Filipino Idol will be rescheduled.

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UPDATE (June 27, 2008) : Read the latest updates here including the BIOs of all finalists!

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Original Post: June 15, 2008

The Filipino Idol Audition at Five Corners Branch Library in Jersey City attracted sixteen participants from New Jersey, New York, and even Virginia. However, for some reasons, only nine showed up.

But the low number didn’t discourage the organizers and the candidates to continue the event. As a matter of fact, the audition turned out fun and tension-less.

After the brief orientation, the nine contestants battled it out on stage, showcasing their talent in front of five respectable judges and supporters. The contestants were judged based on three criterias: Voice Quality (40%), Artistic Interpretation (30%), and Stage Presence (30%).

At break time, Jon-Michael and Riana, “jammed” with musicians, including former Filipino Idol Finalist John Balingit. Song-writer Archie arrived during that time and joined the panel of judges when the audition resumed.

When the audition was over, the judges conferred and Filipino Idol Chairperson Hector Magno gathered the participants on stage. Former Overall Chair for PAFCOM Carmen Flores went up and announced the finalists, who will then compete for the Grand Finals on June 29th at Exchange Place during the big annual festival famously known as “Philippine-American Friendship Day.”

Originally, eight finalists will be chosen. Since only nine auditioned, the judges decided that all of them will advance to the grand finals, which drew applause from the contestants and audience.

That also means one thing: all of them are guaranteed to receive $100!

Prizes at stake:
1st Place : $1000
2nd Place : $700
3rd Place : $500
Other Finalists : $100

Vote for your favorite contestant!
This poll does not affect the outcome of the competition

I apologize for the crappy quality of pictures. I’ll bring a decent camera next time.

Show your support to your favorite candidate. Email this post to your friends and family members!

Who is your favorite Filipino Idol Candidate?

• 7. Andy Bello (36%, 191 Votes)
• 3. Kristine May Parcon (33%, 177 Votes)
• 8. Chelsea Evangelista (11%, 58 Votes)
• 2. Riana Balahadia (10%, 51 Votes)
• 4. Jon-Michael Eclar (4%, 22 Votes)
• 5. Elizabeth Bukiron (4%, 20 Votes)
• 6. Cherry Joy Demiao (2%, 9 Votes)
• 9. Vanessa Angela Villena (1%, 4 Votes)
• 1. Michael Ray Calalang (0%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 534

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