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MN Community Service Column. Email your upcoming events for publication to avoid CONFLICTING dates!! Those interested to attend events are ADVISED TO CHECK FIRST with organizers about Dates/Venues!!
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Community Event
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Jun2Sat
ROTTERDAM
KALAYAAN 2012 PICNIC (Filipino Catholic Community Rotterdam (FCCR) )
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Jun2Sat
Halfweg
Independence Day Picnic (KFFN-BSH-UFDA)
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Jun16Sat
ALMERE
1st European ALL-PINAYS Volleyball Tournament (FLEVOPINOYS)
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Jul1Sun
Molenhoek
SINULOG FIESTA 2012 (SinulogMolenhoek)
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Jul14Sat
Hoofddorp
yearly summer barbecue/picnic at Haarlemmermeersebos(UFDA)
Sep22Sat
Portugal
Annual Fund Raising Disco (Filipino Catholic Community Rotterdam (FCCR) )
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Dec15Sat
venue will be announced later
Christmas party (UFDA)
In case of changes, please inform MN: Email: floresmn@kabelfoon.nl / floresmn@gmail.com




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