Hi everyone, please forward this to everyone who may be interested. If you value our programs and services, please consider giving a donation to FAL at www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org. Thank you so much for your support. – Jonathan

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 3, 2008

CONTACT:

Jonathan Lorenzo

Filipino American Library (FAL)

Tel: 213-382-0488

Email: filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net



THE FILIPINO AMERICAN LIBRARY PRESENTS FREE BUS TOURS OF HISTORIC FILIPINOTOWN



LOS ANGELES (October 2008) – What is Filipino about Historic Filipinotown? The Filipino American Library (FAL) answers this question in its Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown on Saturday, November 22 at FAL (135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles 90026). Four 1.5-hour tours will begin at 10:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, and 4:00pm. To reserve a seat, please contact filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488. While the tours are free, space is limited and they usually fill up in advance.



In the FAL Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown, a guide narrates the significance of particular sites, events, and individuals in and around Historic Filipinotown to present an historical overview of Filipinos in Los Angeles. Admission is free and donations to FAL are welcome. This event is co-sponsored by Filipino American Service Group, Inc. (FASGI) and the Office of Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti.



These are a few comments from past attendees of the FAL Bus Tours of Historic Filipinotown: "Before the tour I didn’t even know about Historic Filipinotown. I didn’t know there was such a deep history of Filipinos in Los Angeles.” "It was very informative and points out all the important landmarks that we wouldn't have known." "The tour was fascinating and informative. I enjoyed the whole experience."

Founded on October 13, 1985 by “Auntie Helen” Agcaoili Summers Brown, FAL is the first and largest Filipino library in the country with a collection of more than 6,000 titles. Its mission is to actively promote the history, culture, and professional achievements of Filipinos and Filipino Americans through the book collection, leadership development, and cultural programming, thereby contributing to the achievement of a culturally dynamic, multiethnic America.

Given that FAL primarily survives on individual donations and one major annual fundraiser, it relies on its many supporters to continue its programs and services throughout the year. If anyone would like to give a donation online, please feel free to visit www.filipinoamericanlibrary.org. Checks may also be mailed to 135 N. Park View St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 and made payable to “Filipino American Library”. All donations are 100% tax-deductible.

FAL is a division of the Filipino American Heritage Institute (Nonprofit Tax ID Number 95-4282571). It is open Mondays-Fridays 1:00-5:00pm and by appointment. For more information, please contact filamlibrary@sbcglobal.net or 213-382-0488.



(For pictures to include for publication, please contact Jonathan Lorenzo as indicated above.)