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Angel, Ron and Chai in Atlanta, June 2009

ifCON Atlanta organizers

Asians and Friends Chicago Board Pres. Angel Abcede met with the ifCON organizers in Atlanta. He was there on business and took an evening to meet with Ron, Chai, Charles, Bill and Jeff. They ate at Roxx and made their way to Birkhart’s for a drag show. They’re well on their way to hosting a fun-filled, high-quality event. See everyone in Atlanta in September!

Asians and Friends Chicago needs your help for Pride Day. We need help decorating the float on Saturday, June 27 at noon at Angel’s place, 555 N. Artesian Unit i in Chicago. And then we need people to be on our float the next day, Sunday, June 28. We’ll be meeting at noon at a location that has yet to be given to us by the Parade organizers. Call us to let us know you can help or be with us in our entry. AFC Hotline: (312) 409-1573. Thanks!

AFC members at Little Quiapo

Asians and Friends Chicago enjoy Little Quiapo last week as a way to experience the culture and cuisine of the Phillippines.

Join Asians and Friends Chicago for a Filipino-style Dinner at Little Quiapo, 6259 N. McCormick in Chicago at 7 p.m. (It’s in a mall lot.) Join AFC members in their celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Month with an authentic Filipino meal. Cost will be between $15-$25, which includes soda but no alcohol. It’s a BYOB establishment. RSVPs are recommended so we can decide if we need to be in their larger hall. Call the AFC Hotline at (312) 409-1573.

Wayne at Pride 2006

Asians and Friends Chicago will hold a memorial gathering for Wayne Hedrick, 63, a longtime board member and active participant in the organization’s social events until his passing last month.

The gathering will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 at the Gerber/Hart Library, 1127 West Granville in Chicago from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information call the Asians and Friends Chicago hotline at (312) 409-1573.

Mr. Hedrick was an avid reader and movie enthusiast, as well as a licensed clinical professional counselor. He is survived by brothers Sidney Hedrick and wife, Viola, and Roger Hedrick and wife, Sharon, as well as a niece and two nephews.

Asians and Friends Chicago is a social organization for gay men of Asian descent and those who are interested in Asian cultures. It will celebrate its 25 anniversary year this fall.