It is official! The portuguese flag will fly above Oshawa City Hall from May 13 to June 10, 2013 to celebrate two important events for all Luso-Canadians – the 60th Anniversary of Portuguese Immigration to Canada and Dia de Camões which many of us recognize as Portugal Day. The request which was put forth by...
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NPCC introduces Zumba Fitness
The NPCC will be offering Zumba Fitness classes starting the first week of May led by certified instructor Carolina Batica. Classes will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7pm to 8pm and cost will be $10 per class or you can buy a $65 card which will give you 10 classes. If you are interested in...
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60th Anniversary Celebration
May 13th the Portuguese community of Oshawa will be celebrating the 60th Anniversary of Portuguese Immigration to Canada and we’d like you to participate. A few months back I invited Mr. Antonio Galvão to shed some light on a conversation we were having – who were the first portuguese immigrants to arrive in Oshawa. We...
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Miss NPCC
Title: Miss NPCC Description: The NPCC is once again looking for two young ladies to represent our centre at this year’s Fiesta Week celebrations! The Northern Portugal Cultural Centre (NPCC) Board of Directors would like to ask any candidates that are interested in representing our club as Miss NPCC 2013 to please submit your name...
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2013 NPCC/ACAPO Scholarship
Title: 2013 NPCC/ACAPO Scholarship Link out: Click here Description: May 1st is the deadline for our 2013 ACAPO NCPP Scholarship. The Scholarship is open to NPCC members and their children who are entering or currently enrolled in a post-secondary program. Please read the application for all the details. Last year’s recipient Andrew Pereira, took home...
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Festa da Familia
Title: Festa da Familia Link out: Click here Description: Since Family Day and Valentine’s Day both land in February, we thought it would be fun to hold a “Family Festa” with a Red White & Black theme. The Festa will be held on Saturday, February 23rd with doors opening for cocktails at 5:30 and dinner...
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New Year’s Eve Bash
Title: New Year’s Eve Bash Description: Ticket prices are as follows: Before Dec 15th: Members $75 & non-Members $80 After Dec 15: Members $80, non-Members $85 Teens 12-17 $45 Children 7-11 $20 Children under 6 free DJ is TNT FX Start Time: 17:00 Date: 2012-12-31
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An evening with Charles Sousa
Title: An evening with Charles Sousa Link out: Click here Description: Charles Sousa will be our guest, speaking about his plans for Ontario if he is elected leader of the Provincial Liberal Party. Admittance is free and everyone is invited. Start Time: 19:00 Date: 2012-11-21 End Time: 20:30
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Movember Moustache Party
Title: Movember Moustache Party Link out: Click here Description: Our 21 member team is hosting a Moustache Party to end a month of furry upper lips!Your donation is the price of admission. You can donate online (click the link), in person to one of the team members or at the party…..and remember , for every...
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Festa do Socio
Our next event is the NPCC annual homage to its members. Historically held around St. Martin’s Day (November 11), this event is based around the magusto festival where groups of friends and family gather around camp fires throughout Portugal to roast chestnuts, drink the new wine, sing and dance.