CALIFORNIA — The Negros Oriental Association based in Southern California celebrated a Valentineí¢â‚¬â„¢s Day fundraiser at the Knottí¢â‚¬â„¢s Berry Farm Resort Hotel, Buena Park on Feb. 12. Proceeds from this affair is geared towards the organizationí¢â‚¬â„¢s projects helping certain municipalities of Negros Oriental.{{more}}
An on-going project is the book distribution to public schools. The first recipient was the municipality of Dauin. The shipment of seven balikbayan boxes was distributed among four elementary schools, three high schools, and a Special Education high school.
Five pre-schools were the recipient of toys. This could not have been possible without the leadership of Manny Abellon, and supported by all officers and members.
On the pipeline is sending to Negros Oriental some medical supplies.
What started as a simple get together by some Negrenses some 20 years ago has grown into a membership of over a hundred Negrenses.
To jumpstart its 20th anniversary this year, a summer picnic has been scheduled for June 11 at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, CA. It will be a good time to rekindle and reminisce and share each towní¢â‚¬â„¢s favorite delicacy. An election of officers will also be held.