A member of Islander Registry, Diane Borja Bamba has requested for some help. Her grandfather Adolfo "Benny" Borja passed away on Guam yesterday. I personally spoke to her and asked what we can do. Diane lives in San Diego and needs to get to Guam before the funeral which is on March 15, 2010. Any members that are able to help Diane through a buddy pass or making a donation through the Islander Registry main page would be greatly appreciated. We will ensure that all funds that are raised will go towards helping our IR sister get to Guam. Si yu'us ma'ase.

Si John and Tina, Islander Registry

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Click here for the official web site and to hear a sample of Ben 'Maga Lahi' Lizama's newest album Chamoru Yu' For those of you going to the Arizona Aloha festival here is a list of performances that have ties to Islander Registry and Guam. If you know of any others please let us know and we will add them to the list. Please remember there are three different stages so look closely at the locations and times.
SATURDAY, MARCH 13

10:30 a.m. Mountain Stage Hanau O’ Hawaii
(Krystal Cruz)
Glenn Miyabara & Charlene Arrona
Playing in Arizona for 30 years, today we take you traveling though the Pacific in song and dance.

This is a good time to eat lunch at "Guam Fiesta Food" with Uncle Joe San Agustin

2:00 p.m. Lakeside Stage Meet Polynesian Athletes
Chad Ikei
An informative session with some of the current and up- and-coming Polynesian college and professional athletes.

4:00 p.m. Lakeside stage Ke Aloha ‘O Ka Hula
Kalei Santos (Norma Jean Santos)
(Briana Cruz Matamoros)
Celebrating the history of Hawaii and its people, they travel the island with mele from the royal families all the way to surfing days.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

10:00 a.m. Lakeside stage Kutturan Chamoru Performers
Heidi Quenga
From the Marianas Islands of Guam, Saipan, Rota and Tinian, we bring song, chant, and dance from the Chamoru culture.

12:15 p.m. Discovery Stage Ben ‘Maga Lahi’ Lizama
Join this recording artist from San Diego as he shares his music, Chamorro-style.

This is a good time to eat lunch at "Guam Fiesta Food" with Uncle Joe San Agustin

3:15 p.m. Discovery Stage Coconut Grating Contest (Kamyu)
Rodney Dela Rosa (Island Breeze) Coconut – one of the staple foods of the South Pacific. How fast can you grate a coconut? This is an official Coconut Olympics ™ event.

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