The Palengke at FCS

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30TH, 5PM-9PM

A suggested donation of $15.00 (General Admission)

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT -- Join us as we kick-off Filipino American History Month with an arts & entertainment program curated by Filipino-American producer, director, and choreographer Bennyroyce Royon. Featured guest artists and performers include Nikita Ares, Maricres Castro, Juliet Cheatle, Bennyroyce Dance, FCS Kalahi Dance Group, Atasha Manila, Drea Marilyn, Kyle Sangil, and many more. The evening will culminate with a Karaoke Contest and Dance Party. Music and vibes provided by DJ M!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST, 11AM-5PM

A suggested donation of $5.00 (General Admission)

PALENGKE -- Shop, eat, and galavant all day at our palengke, an indoor and outdoor market inside the Filipino Community Center and throughout the Kern-Veloria Plaza. There are lots of food and retail vendors to choose from. Start your Christmas shopping early and get that last-minute gift idea for a birthday, anniversary, or thank you to someone special.

All proceeds goes toward continued funding for FCS programming through the Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN). Donations and contributions to the Filipino Community of Seattle, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Their tax identification number is 91-6055858. Email FCS at [email protected] for questions.

THE PALENGKE AT FCS -- This cultural event aspires to unite the vibrant Filipinx community of Seattle by celebrating our rich history, shaping a strong legacy, and moving forward together. It is our hope that this event becomes successful enough to make it an annual event at the Filipino Community of Seattle.

"The Filipino Community of Seattle has witnessed the deleterious effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in our community, especially the small businesses. As a social service organization, we immediately stepped up to help anyone in need. We activated one of the basic core values from our cultural tradition called “bayanihan,” or spirit of communal unity. We rallied our community and gathered resources to help and support our small businesses. We are steadfast in our efforts to expand our services, including building another affordable housing, and this time for families."

~ Agnes Navarro, FCS Executive Director

ABOUT THE PALENGKE NATIONAL -- The Palengke National is a joint venture by Gracie Santos Guce, owner of Grayseas Pies, and Jennifer Johnson, owner of Black Pinay. The two established The Palengke, in celebration of Filipino culture, to increase visibility and brand awareness by uplifting local small businesses through community events and cross-promotional marketing. The Palengke plans to broaden their reach nationally, building community across state lines. In the spirit of bayanihan, communal unity, The Palengke aims to build community through as many creative ways as possible. Email [email protected] for questions.

ABOUT FCS -- For more than 87 years, the Filipino Community of Seattle (FCS) continues to provide affordable housing, senior services, youth development and STEM programs, culture and arts programs, and basic needs programs to its community members. As a nonprofit social service organization, FCS aims to foster the well-being of Filipinx in Greater Seattle through culturally appropriate services and gathering spaces. The Filipino Community of Seattle envisions a united, thriving and vibrant Filipinx community. Visit filcommsea.org for more information.

ABOUT FCS-SBRN -- The Small Business Resiliency Network (SBRN) is a Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) program that is made up of 31 trusted messenger organizations who provide culturally relevant assistance to historically marginalized small business owners and nonprofits. Commerce strongly supports and invests in equitable resources and programs like SBRN to help Washingtonians recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The Filipino Community of Seattle is a proud partner of the Small Business Resiliency Network.

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