National Book Week kicks off Nov. 24

The Bohol Librarians Association (BOLA) Inc. in cooperation with the Bohol Provincial Library and Information Center will hold the following activities in observance of the 74th National Book Week Celebration on November 24-30, 2008.
According to former HNU director of libraries and BOLA, Inc. president Corazon B. Garcia, this year’s National Book Week theme is “Batang Palabasa Naging Dalubhasa sa Kultura.”

ACTIVITIES

Nov. 24, Holy Mass – 9 a.m. CVSCAFT, Tagbilaran Campus Auditorium;
Program – p.m. Poster Making Contest and Story Telling Contest venue: CVSCAFT, Tagbilaran Campus Auditorium;

Nov. 25-30 – Private and public libraries, particularly municipal libraries will put up display/book exhibits.

The BOLA Inc. officers 2007-2008 are Corazon B. Garcia, president; Nicandro M. Pagaran, vice-president; Maria Vida C. Aparicio, secretary; Erlinda D. Rule, treasurer; Gina M. Galbo, Sinfrosa I. Baloco, PRO’s; Maria Nila Mejorada, auditor;
Fatima F. Belderol, Erlinda D. Rule, Maria Vida C. Aparicio, Corazon B. Garcia, Nicandro B. Garcia, Nicandro M. Pagaran, Maria Nila Mejorada, Rosario L. Pabulario, Gina M. Galbo and Sinfrosa Baloco compose the board of directors.

BQ Mall 5th Anniversay

The Bohol Quality Mall is having a 3-day SALE on November 14, 15, & 16, 2008, from 9AM to 9PM.

Up to 50% off on great selections are available for shoppers.

The anniversary sale is celebrated with special guest Ms. Toni Gonzaga, a celebrity host/singer/actress. There will be Shapes Fashio Shows scheduled on Thursday November 13, 2008 at 6:30PM and on Friday, November 14, 2008 at 1:30PM at the BQ Mall Atrium.

23rd Alturas Anniversary Celebration

Alturas Supermarket Corporation will celebrate its 23rd anniversary on November 24, 2008 with the theme: " Sapnay-Alayon sa Katilingbang Bol-anon". The 21st Drum and Bugle Corps Showdown will be on November 23, 2008, Sunday, at 9 AM to 3 PM at the CPG Sports Complex. Parade starts at 8AM. Proceeds will go to "Sunshine Home" of CWL and "Tagbilaran-by-Nite" of Station DYRD.

Other events are as follows:

Inter-School Quiz Bowl and Dance Showdown 2008
Eliminations: October 18, 25, November 8,15, 2008
Finals : November 22, 2008, 3 PM at Altuas Carpark

Bulilit Singing Star and Search for Little Miss Alturas
Eliminations : October 19, 26, November 9, 16, 2008
Finals : November 23, 2008
3PM at Alturas Carpark

Free Clinics
October 19, 26, November 9,16,22-24, 2008
Foodwalk

Computer Game Promo
November 3 - December 3, 2008

Free Sampling
November 22-24, 2008

Kiddie Mascots
November 22-24, 2008

Anniversary Sale
November 24, 2008

Xtreme Idol Singing Contest
November 24, 2008

All set for Alturas Showdown 2008

Alturas Supermarket brings together once again the best and the finest drum corps in Visayas and Mindanao for one spectacular day in the 21st Alturas Drum & Bugle Corps Showdown, scheduled at the CPG Sports Complex this coming November 23, featuring sexy star/comedienne Giselle Sanchez.

Loy M. Palapos, Alturas PR & Marketing Manager/Showdown Project Director, said the contingents in three categories are Category A: CVSCAFT-Tagb. City Campus; Holy Cross Academy–Tubigon; Sirawai National High School–Sirawai, Zamboanga Del Norte; St. Augustine Club–Carmen, Cebu; Category B: Hinlayagan High School–Trinidad; Holy Child Academy–Bien Unido; Inabanga High School; Salus Institute of Technology–Tubigon; Category C: Cogon Elem. School–Tagb. City; Loon South Central Elem. School; and Sta. Cruz Elem. School–Maribojoc.

The main highlight in the 23rd Anniversary Celebration of Alturas Supermarket, the Alturas Drum & Bugle Corps Showdown is contested in three categories: Category A for more seasoned drum corps most of which are outside Bohol; and Category B and C for high school and elementary drum corps.

The prizes to be awarded are as follows: Category A: Champion, P70,000 cash prize plus 48-inch trophy; First Runner-Up, P50,000 cash prize plus 42-inch trophy; Second Runner-Up, P40,000 cash prize plus 40-inch trophy; Category B: Champion, P60,000 cash prize plus 44-inch trophy; First Runner-Up, P50,000 cash prize plus 42-inch trophy; Second Runner-Up, P40,000 cash prize plus 40-inch trophy; Category C: Champion, P60,000 cash prize plus 44-inch trophy; First Runner-Up, P50,000 cash prize plus 42-inch trophy; Second Runner-Up, P40,000 cash prize plus 40-inch trophy.

A three-thousand-peso cash prize plus trophy will also be awarded to the drum corps in each category adjudged as Best in Production Design, Best in Instrumentation, Best in Choreography, and Best in Rhythm and Dynamics. For all categories combined, a cash prize of P1,000 plus trophy is awarded to the Best in Uniform, Best in Discipline, Best in Parade Impact, Best Corps Major, Best Corps Majorette, Darling of the Crowd, Best in Entertainment, Most Colorful Corps, Best in Boholano Ambience, Best in Synchronization, Best in Jingle, and Miss Alturas Showdown.

In addition, handsome trophies are awarded to the Liveliest Corps, Most Elegant, Best in Projection, Most Promising Neophyte, Neophyte of the Year, Most Impressive Neophyte, and Most Inspiring Corps.

The Alturas Drum & Bugle Corps Showdown is one of the most awaited events of the year in the Province of Bohol. The competition is an outreach program on youth development focused on encouraging high school students and elementary school pupils to channel their talents and energy by joining their school's drum and bugle corps.
By ARIEL E. FULLIDO