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Learn First Aid – Heal and Protect Your Loved Ones

Christian — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:28:50 +0000

Having someone trained in first aid at home can make a real difference and save lives. C’mon down to the World First Aid Day event at the National Library foyer on Saturday, 11 September for an interactive and fun-filled afternoon of first aid talks, demos and carnival surprises. Learn how to deal with common incidents at home (fall, nose bleed, cut, scald, fire) and try your hand at CPR or bandaging!

First aid skills are life skills. Bring your family, kids and friends along for this free-admission event!

Event: World First Aid Day | First Aid Begins @ Home
Venue: Plaza at the National Library
Date: 11 September (Saturday)
Time: 11am to 4pm

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
For Juniors: Puppet Show on First Aid for Children
For Parents, Elders and Domestic Helpers: Useful Talks “Fire/Safety @ Home”, “Dealing with Common Accidents & Health Problems” & First Aid Demonstrations (CPR, Bandaging, Treatment for Choking)
For all in the Family: Carnival Games, First Aid Exhibits and Family First Aid Treasure Hunt
Free Family First Aid Kits (first-come-first-served!)
10% Rebate for on-the-spot sign-ups of certified First Aid Courses held at the Red Cross House

Visit www.redcross.org.sg for details like speaker line-up and timings closer to event date. Please pass the word along on our behalf. We look forward to meeting you and your family at the event!

EA New Year’s Eve Ball 2010 – Father Time is on his way!

Lionel — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:31:29 +0000

It’s that time of the year again! This year’s New Year’s Eve Ball will be held at the Mandarin Orchard Hotel ballroom on 31 December 2010. A sumptuous buffet dinner has been planned, with entertainment by Gerard Danker and his band “MSG”, as well as DJ Alan Marshall. There will be no corkage charges for duty-paid liquor, champagne and wine brought in by patrons.

Round up the gang and book early to avoid disappointment!

Date: 31 December 2010
Time: To be confirmed
Venue: The Mandarin Orchard Hotel
Charges (for table of 10): $1,350 for EA members; $1,550 for non-members. No corkage charges.
Dress code: Formal
Strictly no admittance for persons under 18 years old

For enquiries and reservations, contact Rachel Chen at 6447 1578 or rachel@eurasians.org.

National Day Rally feedback exercise

Christian — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 03:49:59 +0000

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.

Volunteers Needed for Friends of Family Support Services

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:30:07 +0000

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.

Never Trust a Skinny Chef

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:29:41 +0000

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/

High Tea at Quentin’s

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:28:32 +0000

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 Weekday Set Lunch

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:27:35 +0000

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.

Sunday Brunch Buffet at Quentin’s

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:26:31 +0000

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.

Lazatnya…Recipes of Love: a new cookbook

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:03:12 +0000

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.

Casting call for Eurasians for short film

Lionel — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 03:40:16 +0000

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”.