Following Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s National Day Rally (NDR) Speech on 29 August 2010, REACH will be conducting our NDR Feedback Exercise from 29 August to 10 September 2010. The NDR has been an annual highlight since 1966, where the Prime Minister will address key challenges and future directions for Singapore.

You can log on to REACH’s dedicated NDR webpage at www.reach.gov.sg/ndrsg from 27 August 2010 for the latest updates. In the meantime, you can join their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/REACHSingapore where the latest updates will be posted.

You can also share your feedback via the following channels:

Website: www.reach.gov.sg/ndrsg (“Live” from 27 Aug 2010)
Email: reach@reach.gov.sg
SMS: 9773 2587 (9-SPEAK-UP)
Facebook: REACHSingapore
Twitter: www.twitter.com/REACH_Singapore

For queries, please contact REACH at reach@reach.gov.sg. We look forward to your active participation.

The EA’s Family Support Services is appealing for volunteers for the EA’s welfare service arm. Volunteers will be helping children of FSS families (education and health needs), clients in homes, counseling and coaching (depression and job loss), family support for the mentally unwell, food and nutrition, infirmed and elderly clients living at home, single parents, and helping the unemployed with retraining and job placement.

You must be 21 years and above to volunteer. Training will be provided!

For more information, contact Jagannathan Ramakrishnan at 6447 1578 or ram@eurasians.org.

Don’t miss Eurasian chef Quentin Pereira on the new reality TV series, The Skinny Chef, every Thursday on OKTO at 9.30pm! The Skinny Chef is an introduction to the culinary world of Eurasian cuisine, a melting pot of influences from regions such as Portugal, India and Malaysia. Quentin will take you on a unique cultural journey into a style of fusion cooking backed by 500 years of tradition and lots of love.

In each episode of The Skinny Chef, Quentin will enter the kitchens of famous Eurasian personalities such as Andrea de Cruz, Vernon Cornelius and Annabel Francis, where viewers can learn more about the diverse Eurasian culture and its unique cuisine.

For more details, episode guides and delicious Eurasian recipes, visit the Skinny Chef website here at http://okto.sg/skinnychef/

Did you know that Quentin’s Restaurant serves high tea every day from 3.30pm to 5pm? Choose from a mouthwatering selection of cakes like blueberry cheesecake, apple crumble, mango mousse cake, and the delectable banana chocolate cake!

Dates: Every day
Time: 3.30pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Quentin’s Restaurant, Eurasian Community House, 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744
Charges: A la carte

For more information, contact Quentin’s Restaurant at 6348 0327 or ask@quentins.com.sg.

Quentin’s offers a great deal on weekday lunches. From 11.30am to 2.30pm, Mondays to Fridays, enjoy set lunches at just $10.60 with Eurasian favourites like Devil’s Curry, Smores, Babi Assam and Beef Stew. All set lunches come with one soft drink and dessert.

Days: Mondays to Fridays
Time: 11.30am – 2.30pm
Venue: Quentin’s Restaurant, Eurasian Community House, 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744
Charges: $10.60 nett per person

For more information, contact Quentin’s Restaurant at 6348 0327 or ask@quentins.com.sg.

Enjoy 30 dishes served plus specials of the day, all brought to you by our very own Eurasian chef, Quentin Pereira.

Days: Every Sunday
Time: 11.45am – 3.00pm
Venue: Quentin’s Restaurant, Eurasian Community House, 139 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429744
Charges: $18.00++ (Adults), $9.00++ (Children aged 12 and below)

For more information, contact Quentin’s Restaurant at 6348 0327 or ask@quentins.com.sg.

A new cookbook of cosmopolitan cuisines (including Eurasian cuisine!) is now available on sale at the Eurasian Community House at only $30.00 each.

To purchase a copy, contact Jacqueline Peeris at 6447 1578 or jacqueline@eurasians.org.

Rupture, a young video production company, is producing its fifth independent film project entitled, “The Will to Will”. This film is a lighthearted story about a chance encounter between two men in a photo shop.

Rupture is looking for a Eurasian man to play Larry, one of the lead characters. He must:

- Be aged between 60 to 70 years old
- Have white hair
- Be well-spoken in English, with a crisp, neat local accent

No prior acting experience is necessary, just a strong confidence in carrying off the role. Shoot dates are set towards the end of August and will probably take place over a weekend, for two days. Talents will be paid a token fee. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has always wanted to give acting a try!

To audition, please contact Rupture at 9711 4326 or email them at ruptureprod@yahoo.com with the header “The Will to Will Auditions”.

Multimedia People (MMP) is looking for a Eurasian male in his 60s to act in various roles in videos commissioned by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA). The videos and multimedia will be used for the upgrade of its Singapore City Gallery. This gallery is a permanent exhibition that showcases Singapore’s planning efforts. It tells the story of how Singapore is planned and how the city has evolved through the decades. It traces Singapore’s urban development and also offers a glimpse into the future.

Auditions will be held within the next few weeks. Acting experience is not necessary, but enthusiasm and a strong command of the English language are necessary.

For more information, contact Phillipa from MMP at 9835 8853.

Mr. Kevin Yeo is looking for a pair of adult Eurasian twins aged 21 and above to shoot an alcohol-related training video. Actors must be able to drink. The shoot will take about 3 hours during late August, and remuneration is negotiable.

For more information, e-mail Kevin at kevin.yeo@rockeby.com.