Philippine International Aid (PIA)
presents
Holiday Double Exposure 8
featuring the designs of
Dita Sandico-Ong and
Lulu Tan Gan
to benefit disadvantaged Filipino youth
on Sunday, November 15, 2009
at Westin St. Francis Ballroom
335 Powell Street, San Francisco.

Ticket: $80
Price includes entrance to the Christmas bazaar, lunch and show.
For information, call 415-401-7157 or email philaid@sbcglobal.net

Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for the bazaar and Silent Auction.
Luncheon will be served at noon.

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