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Bradford Adkins, 'SCENES In The City' is a widely read Filipino-American community column in San Francisco since 2008. Online, it is being globally read by more than 176 countries. The column features include: the issues and events, the individuals and organizations moving the community.

Century Properties is coming to Bay Area in the middle of September. All Brokers & Realtors are welcome to join their arrival. They will present to us their new developments in the Philippines.

To join and be part of the "Salubong", email Richard_Ariz_Lao@yahoo.com.

For more information, contact your Century Properties Sales Director, call (925) 389-1382

2006 Miss Philippines-Air Winner Ginger Conejero, left, now with ABS-CBN & TFC's Adobo Nation (shown here with a contestant onstage, during Fiesta Ko sa Texas held Sunday, August 23, 2015 in Stafford, TX) will be the main host of 'F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO' this Saturday, September 12 @ Santa Clara Convention Center. Photo from 'Fiesta Ko sa Texas' FB page

Ms. Lynne H. Brown, Arts Commissioner of San Jose, CA, right, awards Civic Leader Florence Pena for her invaluable support in the promotion and preservation of Filipino Arts and Culture through songs, music and dance, presented during the "Kaisahan of San Jose Dance Co." 34th Anniversary held Saturday, August 29, 2015 at The Centerville Community Center in Fremont, CA.

In addition to the Donovan Brothers (Cutty & Beau) of San Francisco and the Alegre Brothers (Justin & Ethan) of Pleasanton, the Hartman Brothers (Chris & Eric, shown here with parents Christopher & Cece during Disneyland's 60th Celebrations last Labor Day Weekend) of San Jose will also wear AVEL during 'F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO' this coming Saturday, September 12 @ Santa Clara Convention Center.

Arriving this week in San Francisco, CA, fresh from his back-to-back modeling engagements with BENCH (September 2nd) & COSMO (September 5th), International Male Supermodel Justin Smaby flies in from the Manila, Philippines to wear AVEL and strut the runways of 'F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO' slated this Saturday, September 12th @ The Santa Clara Convention Center.

2008 Project Runway Philippines 3rd Place Winner, VEEJAY FLORESCA, previously had conquered France, Japan and China. Now, she is set to slay the runway of the San Francisco Bay Area with her latest design inspirations in "F MODE FASHION SHOW/EXPO" this coming Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Santa Clara Convention Center, along with another featured Designer, AVEL BACUDIO, 2014 Most Influential Designer-Asia awarded by world renowned Jimmy Choo, during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Malaysia. Tickets @ www.EventBrite.com

The Graton Resort & Casino in Rohnert Park, CA held a press conference last Wednesday, September 2, 2015 attended by the hotel management and key staff (Joe Hasson, Vice Persident & General Manager, Lori Nelson, APR, Vice President of Corporate Communications, et al) and unveiled plans for a 200-room hotel 6-storey hotel and a convention center, an expansion intended to make it a travel destination, beyond just casino entertainment. Photos by Richard Lao, CPA

GRATON CASINO

TO BUILD 200- ROOM 6-STOREY HOTEL

SEEN IN THE CITY

(ROHNERT PARK, CA) – The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria-owned and Station Casinos-operated, GRATON RESORT & CASINO, open since November 5, 2013, invited the select members of the legitimate media in a grand press conference, bringing in the Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris last Wednesday, September 2, 2015 and spoke at the ground breaking for the 200-room hotel, to be completed in fall 2016 target. Construction will begin immediately after the ceremony, creating more than 1,000 construction jobs throughout the various stages of development and will utilize nearly 100 California-based companies.

Graton’s top management and key staff were on hand to answers media questions related to its unveiled plans for a 200-room hotel (starting at 500 sq. ft. and stretching to 2,600 sq. ft. for its luxurious high rollers) and convention center, an expansion intended to make it a travel destination, beyond just casino entertainment, right in the heart of the Wine Country.

The expansion with a budget of $175 million expansion will also include, aside from the 200 rooms, a spa, meeting and convention space and pool areas. “The 342,000-square-foot addition will expand the amenities at the existing $800 million casino and entertainment facility that opened in November 2013 with a full array of gaming, dining and entertainment, “ according to Joe Hasson, Graton Vice President & General Manager, present during the media conference, together with Lori Nelson, APR, Vice President of Corporate Communications of Station Casinos, LLC.

Graton Resort and Casino is located just off U.S. Highway 101 at Golf Course Drive West in Rohnert Park, Calif.. The resort expansion was designed by Friedmutter Group, and PENTA Building Group will serve as the general contractor.

Furthermore, according to the official press release, the resort and all of its new offerings will join the existing array of more than 130 popular table games; 3,000 slot and video poker games; live poker; an 8,700-square-foot events center for concerts and special events; and a dozen restaurants and bars including Tony’s of North Beach operated by 11-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, M.Y. Noodles by renowned Chef Martin Yan, 630 Park Steakhouse and Daily Grill as well as a variety of casual dining choices inside the 500-seat Marketplace.

Learn more at: www.GratonResortCasino.com, www.facebook.com/GratonCasino or www.twitter.com/PlayGraton.

GRATON CASINO

TO BUILD 200- ROOM 6-STOREY HOTEL

SEEN IN THE CITY

(ROHNERT PARK, CA) – The Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria-owned and Station Casinos-operated, GRATON RESORT & CASINO, open since November 5, 2013, invited the select members of the legitimate media in a grand press conference, bringing in the Tribal Chairman Greg Sarris last Wednesday, September 2, 2015 and spoke at the ground breaking for the 200-room 6-storey hotel, to be completed in fall 2016 target. Construction will begin immediately after the ceremony, creating more than 1,000 construction jobs throughout the various stages of development and will utilize nearly 100 California-based companies.

Graton’s top management and key staff were on hand to answer media questions related to its unveiled plans for a 200-room hotel (starting at 500 sq. ft. and stretching to 2,600 sq. ft. for its luxurious high rollers) and convention center, an expansion intended to make it a travel destination, beyond just casino entertainment, right in the heart of the Wine Country.

The expansion with a budget of $175 million expansion will also include, aside from the 200 rooms, a spa, meeting and convention space and pool areas. “The 342,000-square-foot addition will expand the amenities at the existing $800 million casino and entertainment facility that opened in November 2013 with a full array of gaming, dining and entertainment, “ according to Joe Hasson, Graton Vice President & General Manager, present during the media conference, together with Lori Nelson, APR, Vice President of Corporate Communications of Station Casinos, LLC.

Graton Resort and Casino is located just off U.S. Highway 101 at Golf Course Drive West in Rohnert Park, CA. The resort expansion was designed by Friedmutter Group, and PENTA Building Group will serve as the general contractor, according to further press release.

Furthermore, the resort and all of its new offerings will join the existing array of more than 130 popular table games; 3,000 slot and video poker games; live poker; an 8,700-square-foot events center for concerts and special events; and a dozen restaurants and bars including Tony’s of North Beach operated by 11-time World Pizza Champion Tony Gemignani, M.Y. Noodles by renowned Chef Martin Yan, 630 Park Steakhouse and Daily Grill as well as a variety of casual dining choices inside the 500-seat Marketplace.

Read more at: www.GratonResortCasino.com, www.facebook.com/GratonCasino or www.twitter.com/PlayGraton.

Congratulations and more power GRATON RESORT & CASINO!

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