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Events
February 13, 2010: PAB Annual Banquet Event
The Palestinian American Bridge held its second
Annual Banquet Event on
February 13, 2010 at the Westin Galleria, 5060 West Alabama in
Houston, Texas.
The guest speaker was Mr. Andrew Whitley, Head of UNRWA
(United Nations Relief and Works Agency).
Mr. Whitley spoke about the current situation in the occupied Gaza
Strip and UNRWA's efforts to assist Palestinians.
The event also
included an update about the organization.
During the event, PAB raised money for
Dr. Uwaydah’s Scholarship, a new PAB
Scholarship for Palestinian Students.
More details about this scholarship will be posted on our website
soon.
August 15, 2009: Meeting with
Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney
Several board members and other PAB
members met with congresswoman Cynthia McKinney on August 15, 2009
in Houston, Texas and discusses various important topics.
During the meeting, PAB board members presented Congresswoman
McKinney with a Special Recognition Award
for being a champion and a strong voice for the Palestinian people
and for her courage and determination to break the siege on the Gaza
Strip.
May 10, 2010: Spring Picnic and
Celebration of Mother’s Day
Fun for the kids, Soft
Drinks, Games, Free BBQ & Hamburgers cooked at the Park by Pappas
BBQ, Activities and much
more...
There will also be an update on the organization’s activities,
including the purchase and shipment of medical supplies to the
besieged Gaza Strip!
When:
Sunday, May
10, 2009
Time: 12 noon - 7 pm
Location:
Randolph Park
- Friendswood/Clear Lake,
5150 FM-2351, Friendswood, Texas 77546
Park Directions:
Take 45-South from Downtown Houston
Take exit 29 towards Friendswood/FM-2351/Clear Lake City Blvd
Turn right at FM 2351 Rd/Hastings Friendswood Rd
Continue to follow FM 2351 Rd Destination will be on the right
Food will be served from 2 pm to 4 pm. Please RSVP by Friday,
May 8 with the number of adults and number of children that
will be attending along with your name and phone number (send e-mail
to
pab-usa@hotmail.com
or call
713-907-6370).
Click here for event
flyer.
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The Palestinian American
Bridge organization received a notification from Dr. Mustafa
Barghouti's office on Monday, March 23rd
cancelling Dr. Barghouti's
scheduled trip to Houston because
of Dr. Barghouti's participation in the Palestinian National
Dialogue that is taking place in Cairo, Egypt.
As a result, the Palestinian American Bridge organization is
cancelling the March 27th Palestine Land Day event.
If you have purchased tickets for this event, please contact
PAB at
pab-usa@hotmail.com to get a refund.
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In Response
to the Israeli War on Gaza...
The Palestinian American Bridge organization has joined the
Houston Coalition for
Justice & Peace in Palestine which was formed immediately when
the Israeli War on Gaza began on December 27, 2008.
Numerous events have been organized by/or sponsored by the Houston
Coalition for Justice & Peace in Palestine, in which the Palestinian
American Bridge is a partner. For a list of these events,
click here.
Other Events
Organized by the Palestinian American Bridge:
Eid Al-Adha Luncheon
The Palestinian American Bridge organization would like to extend
its appreciation to its members for attending the International Day
of Solidarity with the Palestinian People held on November 22, 2008,
and for becoming a member of the organization.
As a member of PAB, you are cordially invited to attend a
complementary Eid Al-Adha luncheon on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 12
noon to be held at Funplex (The Grand Event!) located on 13700
Beechnut Street, Houston, TX 77083.
This event will include complementary lunch and new age classic
music (contemporary music) by composer Mahmoud Salha. We will also
have pizza and entertainment for the children to include face
painting and balloon twisters.
Please RSVP no later than 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 6 with the
exact number of adults and exact number of children that will be
attending the luncheon.
Eid Mubarak.
International Solidarity Day with the
Palestinian People
Guest Speaker: Dr. Riyad Mansour
Ambassador and Permanent Observer of Palestine to the United Nations
When: Saturday, November 22, 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Westin Galleria, 5060 West Alabama, Houston, Texas
77056
Tickets: $25 per person (includes full course dinner)
Parking: Free
This event will be in Arabic and it includes Q & A session.
Click here for event
flyer.
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