Filipino American Society Inc.

10/18/2026

Attention 📣 FAS Parents who has kids aged 7-11 years old!

Are you ready for this?

Your FilAm Bulilits (FAB) has something special for you!

We invite you to join us for the upcoming WEEKEND ONLINE LEARNING SESSION (WOLS).

What can our kids learn?
****Tagalog Christmas Song****

When, Where and What time are the sessions?
****The first session starts November 7, 2026 | Saturday | Afternoons (to be announced). ****

How long are the sessions?
****Each session will be done via Zoom for only 15-20 minutes each session. We want to keep it interesting for the kids so short and sweet sessions are the way to go!****

What is the goal?
****The goal is for the kids to sing the Tagalog Christmas Song at the Annual Christmas Party on December 12, 2026 5pm at the Punta Gorda Isle Civic Association in 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL.****

Time is short for the kids to memorize the song!?!
****We got you! A “teleprompter” and an Officer will be in front so the kids will have a guide during the performance.****

Sounds like fun, count us in! I want to register my kid/s! How do I register?
****Email 📧 us at [email protected] with YOUR COMPLETE NAME, YOUR PHONE NUMBER, YOUR KIDS FULL NAME AND AGE.****

When is the Deadline or Last Day to Register?
****October 31, 2026 | Saturday****

We guarantee this will be fun learning sessions for your kids.

What are you waiting for, REGISTER NOW!

Excited for this continuity program for FilAM Bulilits (FAB)!

We hope to hear from the FAS Parents soon!

10/13/2026

Don’t miss out on our two October Volunteer Opportunities!

****Harry Chapin Food Distribution at the Family Services Center in 21500 Gilbralter Drive Port Charlotte is on October 15, 2026 Thursday from 8:30 am to 11:30 am or until food runs out. We need 4 Volunteers!****

****Trick or Treat - Halloween on Dearborn in Englewood is on October 31, 2026 from 5-7pm! Set up time is from 4-4:30pm. We need 2 Volunteers!****

Interested? Email 📧 us at [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook Messenger!

See you there!

10/12/2026

IMPORTANT UPDATE AND ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Due to unforeseen circumstances,the Board of Directors decided to CANCEL the upcoming Community Yard Sale on October 24.

For processing of vendor fee refund, the Filipino American Society, Inc. will email and/or call the vendor/s who have remitted or paid their vendors fee for proper handling and guidance.

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience or disappointment this may have caused.

Your understanding and patience is highly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Your BOD 2026-2027
Filipino American Society Inc.

10/12/2026

Public Service Announcement 📣 from the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC

[ANNOUNCEMENT] JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA OUTREACH PASSPORT APPOINTMENTS NOW OPEN

Passport appointment slots for the Consular Outreach Mission in Jacksonville, Florida on November 13 to 14, 2026 are now open.

Passports expiring in the next two years can already be renewed at this outreach. Applicants can easily schedule their own appointments through passport.gov.ph. Please choose “PE Washington DC – Outreach in Jacksonville, Florida” as the site location. Booking your appointment slot is free of charge, and slots will remain open until all are filled.

For dual citizenship, the deadline to mail applications to the Embassy is on October 16, 2026. Dual citizenship applicants do not need to schedule a passport appointment, as their passport applications will be processed after their oath taking.

No appointment is needed for overseas voter registration.

Please make sure to visit our website to read the full information for our outreach services: https://tinyurl.com/OutreachDC

10/11/2026

Wonderful turnout of the 8th Annual International Culture Festival Event at the Fisherman’s Village! Thanks everyone for helping support this successful event!

10/10/2026

What an incredible Saturday well spent at the 8th International CultureFest in Fisherman’s Village Punta Gorda!

Great turn out of crowd, superb performances by each countries cultural ambassadors and an engaging line up of entertainment!

Great seeing old friends and meeting new ones too!

Congratulations to the organizers!

Cheers to another memorable event!

10/10/2026

Happening now at Fisherman’s Village with your Filipino American Society Inc. Board of Directors

10/06/2026

You are cordially invited!

To our Annual Christmas Party 🤶🎄🎁 and Founders’s Night 📜 with the theme of:
🔔🎄🎅🎄🔔Jingle all the way, Back to the 80’s 🕺💃📻🎧📺☎️!

📍 Punta Gorda Isles Civic Association
🗾 2001 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda, FL
🗓️ December 12, 2026 | Saturday
⏰ 5-9pm
👗👔📀🪩 Come in your best version of 80’s themed attire. Bring out the big hairs, neon colored attires, shoulder pads and anything 80’s!

What to expect?
🆓 This is a FREE EVENT for our Members WITH FREE PARKING with lots of fun dancing 🕺💃, games 🎯, 🎟️ raffle prizes and presentations! We will also honor our esteemed Founders who are the reason why we have an association like what we have now in Charlotte County.

Is Santa coming? Yes, absolutely 💯 👍! So bring your kids to this year’s Christmas Party!

🫕🥘🍲 Everyone is welcome to come and bring their specialty dish 🧫🥙🌯🌭🥪🍔🥗 based on this Potluck Assignment of the first letter of your last name:

A, B, C = Chicken
D, E, F = Pork (Lumpia can be an option for pork dish 🤗)
G, H, I = Beef
J, K, L = Fish or Seafood
M, N, O = Noodles
P, Q, R = Drinks (Water or Soda)
S, T, U = Desserts
W, X = Chicken or Pork
Y, Z = Desserts

We kindly request for everyone who wish to attend to please 🙏 RSVP by emailing us 💌 at [email protected] or send us a message on Facebook Messenger or reach out to your Officers!

What information do you need for the RSVP?
📝 Your Full name, Your Contact number and Your email address.
****If you are coming with your party (example: 2 adults, 1 teen and 2 kids) - Please give us their full names. We also need the age of the kids.

We appreciate your cooperation to RSVP to help us with the headcount .

We are excited and looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Annual Gathering, Christmas Party and Founders’s Night!