Philippine Showbiz Today Vol 12 No 6 | Page 26

26 Philippine Showbiz Today

26 Philippine Showbiz Today

March 22 - April 7 , 2017
Richmond , BC – Richmond Public Library is excited to announce that our popular “ Learning Together ” family literacy program will return to both the Ironwood and Cambie Libraries in the spring of 2017 . This eight-week program for preschoolers and caregivers will run at Ironwood on Wednesdays from April 5 to May 24 from 10 AM to 12 PM and at Cambie on Thursdays from April 6 to May 25 from10:30 AM to 12:30 PM . Registration is required .
Discover new ways to connect with your child and make learning fun . Parents and children ages 3- 5 will use the alphabet , numbers ,

Brillante Mendoza presents : Everlasting

Learning Together Family literacy program now offered at Ironwood and Cambie Libraries stories and play to learn literacy skills and help develop a love of reading .

“ Being an elementary school teacher for 15 years , I was very impressed with this Program ,” says Dr . Simmee Chung , parent of two children who attended the winter session . “ What a great way to build a sense of community , and share with our children – a love for all literacies and learning .”
Activities , storytime and snacks are included in each weekly session .
For more details about the program , including dates , times and how to register , interested participants should check out our online event calendar at www . yourlibrary . ca / events , or call the library at 604-231-6412 . ●
Saturdays with TV5 get even more exciting with shows recently added to its programming lineup including the films made for television by the award-winning director Brillante Mendoza in “ Brillante Mendoza Presents .” After “ Tsinoy ” – a story depicting the lives of the typical Fil-Chinese families set in Binondo , comes another must-watch masterpiece – “ Everlasting .”
Set in time for Baguio ’ s colorful annual flower festival popularly known as “ Panagbenga ,” “ Everlasting ” is a love story about two women and the struggles that come with their romantic relationship and choosing to follow one ’ s dreams at the cost of love .
This brave television masterpiece reflects TV5 ’ s strong commitment to be the TV network that provides alternative entertainment . “ Everlasting ” celebrates individuality , freedom and love in all its form . Starring Aubrey Miles and Mercedes Cabral , this film-made-for-television is set to show a realistic take on lesbian relationships , and the search for real happiness . It will air on March 25 , 9:30 p . m . on TV5 . ● - Malaya