Spring Picnic at McDowell Nature Preserve on April 27

Filipino Americans in the North Carolina area, please mark April 27, 2019 as a red letter date on your calendars.

That's when the Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas Inc. (FACC) will hold its Spring Picnic at the McDowell Nature Preserve at 15222 York Road in Charlotte North Carolina, 28278.

The theme of this year's Spring Picnic which starts at 10 am and ends at 5 pm is “Kapamilya, Kapuso…Kasiyan" (One Family, One Heart, One Festivity).”

Muffy Therien, first Vice President of the FACC, said among the activities included in the program will be a zumba session with Marissa Borja and a yoga class with Jenny Mok. “It is family oriented," she said.

Prizes galore will be awarded to all participants and everyone is encouraged to bring their whole family to the FACC Spring Picnic.

“You might be surprised there will be a lot of surprises  if one brings the whole family,” FACC Area Rep Liza Salyer said.  

New FACC members will also be acknowledged as well.

The FACC Spring Picnic kicks off the year round calendar of events sponsored and organized by the FACC for the Filipino-American community in North Carolina and nearby areas.

“I always look forward to attending the Spring Picnic because I get to see my friends," said Lydia Bordeos, mother of FACC Secretary Dorena Reynolds.

A newcomer who requested anonymity said she is excited to attend and meet fellow Filipino-Americans in the Spring Picnic which will be held at McDowell Nature Preserve for the third time.

Food is potluck but the FACC said lechon (roasted pig) will be served during the event./Susan Palmes-Dennis