Tristen

Our 6 year old son Tristen Nathaniel Silva was diagnosed in December of 2012 with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (A.L.L.). To us, he was a miracle baby in every sense. After saving money & getting a line of credit, we had him by way of in-vitro-fertilization. After a failed first attempt, the 2nd one was successful, he was the perfect baby. Tristen has this unique & magical ability to gather people around him, to see & make him smile because it is so contagious. In his kindergarten class, he is the candle, every kid gravitates to him, on his hockey team,...

NPCC’s Fabulous Las Vegas New Year Party

Come celebrate 2014 and welcome 2015 at best New Year’s Eve Party in the city! NYE at the NPCC! The night includes: Casino Games Four Course Meal Soup Fish with rice & salad Steak with potatoes Dessert plus Champagne, cake & seafood at midnight.

Children’s Christmas Party

Children’s Christmas Party

Santa is Coming to the Northern Portugal Cultural Centre Please join us this coming Saturday for our anual Christmas celebration. 4pm – Activities for the kids 6pm – Dinner – roasted chicken (churrasco) with potatoes, rice and salad 7pm – Visit from Santa Claus 8pm a Christmas movie to end the night Prices are $12 for adults, $7 for youth aged 13-17 and free for any child under 12.

CD Launch Party

CD Launch Party

Title: CD Launch Party Date: 2014-11-29 The wait is finally over and you’re invited to join us for this historic event! The evening will include performances by Rancho da A.M. de Barcelos G. F. do Clube Transmontano Concertinas do Arsenal do Minho Rancho do Minho de Oshawa Sound & DJ  by New Age Entertainment

Flag Raising

Title: Flag RaisingLocation: Oshawa City HallDescription: Come and join us in honouring the flag of Portugal in what represents the official recognition of the Portuguese community’s presence and importance in Oshawa. The Portuguese flag will be raised on May 13 and fly above Oshawa City Hall until June 10, 2014 to celebrate two important events for all Luso-Canadians – the 61st Anniversary of Portuguese Immigration to Canada and Portugal Day (which many recognize as Dia de Camões). This initiative was put forth by the Northern Portugal Cultural Centre and the Oshawa Portuguese Club. Our celebration will begin at Oshawa City...

The Portuguese Kids

The Portuguese Kids

It’s official, The Portuguese Kids will be bringing their hilarious comedy show to Oshawa! Clear your schedule and join us on Friday, May 30th at 6:30pm for dinner and a show…..and don’t forget to invite your Vó-Vó! Churrasco Chicken • Roast Potatoes • Rice • Salad Fondue Station $20 (ages 7-14), $25 (members 15+) and $30 (non-members 15+) Tickets on sale now at the NPCC, Portugal Groceries, Caldense Bakery (Whitby location), Nova Era (Ajax Location) and Churrasco of Portugal. Facebook Event: Click here Poster: Click Here  

Easter

Once again our Centre will be celebrating Easter with food, drink and music. Food will be prepared by our wonderful kitchen committee and DJ services will be provided by Mark Ganhão of New Age Entertainment. We look forward to seeing you there. Please RSVP by April 14th. Cost: Members – Adults $35,13-17 $20, 7-12 $15, -6 Free Non-Members $40, 13-17 $25, 7-12 $20, -6 Free Food: Soup, Roast Goat or Turkey with Potatoes, Fillet of Sole with Rice and Salad, Dessert Email for reservations Start Time: 13:00 Date: 2014-04-20

2014 NPCC ACAPO Scholarship

Title: 2013 NPCC/ACAPO Scholarship Link out: We are currently accepting applications for our 2014 ACAPO NPCC 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 [download]. Deadline is April 11th, so act fast! Presentation will be May 3rd at the ACAPO Gala Dinner. Last year’s recipient Breanna Pereira, took home $2000! We are hoping to match this in 2014. Please contact us if you would like to sponsor this very important program.

Miss NPCC and Mini Miss NPCC 2014

The NPCC is once again looking for two young ladies to represent our centre at this year’s Fiesta Week celebrations! (June 15th to June 21) 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 2014 to please submit your name and contact information along with a written essay of why you would best represent our club as Miss NPCC 2014-2015.