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October is filled with virtual events ranging from free workshops, to fundraising efforts, and events related to different interests or hobbies. Check them out HERE:

Virtual events are the “new normal” when it comes to rallying support for a cause, bringing people together to celebrate occasions or learn more about certain interests and hobbies.

Check out events you can participate in online this October. / Source: Pexels

If you're looking for virtual events to attend and participate in during the month of October, then you came to the right place.

Below is a list of virtual events happening this October 2020, ranging from free webinars that'll help you hone your skills, meaningful and important fundraising efforts, and random events that celebrate your interests and hobbies.

“BUILD MY CHURCH ON A SONG”

St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order, will be celebrating the annual Francisfest with an 8-day online concert entitled: “Build My Church on a Song.”

The fundraising concert series will feature two world-class Asian opera singers--Rachelle Gerodias, the country's premier soprano, and her husband, Byeong In Park, South Korea's well-renowned baritone--with a special message of hope from Jose Mari Chan.

The concert will premiere on the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, October 4, Sunday, 8:00 pm and will run until October 11, Sunday, 11:00 pm.

It can be viewed through the Santuario de San Antonio Parish YouTube channel and Facebook page.

The major beneficiary will be the St. Clare of Assisi Parish in Dagat-Dagatan, Malabon.

The proceeds will be used to build a church for 40,000 families in Navotas and Malabon, which will begin construction in 2021.

Parts of the proceeds will also be used to support the various SSAP Parish Outreach Programs, carried out by our Social Services and Development Ministries: Hospital (Philippine General Hospital and Rizal Medical Center), Restorative Justice (Makati City Jail and Taguig City Jail), Scholarship, Livelihood, Eco-Justice, Relief and Rehabilitation, and Pastoral Care for Franciscan Vocations.

For those who want to help, there are four convenient ways to donate:

1. BANK/ONLINE DEPOSIT Account Name: SSAP FOUNDATION, INC.

Bank/Branch: BPI Forbes Park Branch

Account No.: 0291039596 Indicate 'Francis Feast' on your deposit slip

Please send copy of deposit slip transaction confirmation to indayespinosa@yahoo.com or viber to 09267151054 for proper acknowledgement and monitoring.

2. PAYPAL/CREDIT CARD

Accepts Paypal, Visa and Mastercard http://tinyurl.com/paypalssap

For purpose of donation, please choose 'Francis Feast' from the dropdown menu

3. CHECK

Please make the check payable to: SSAP FOUNDATION, INC. Give to the Parish Office (Office Hours: Sunday 9am-3pm, Tuesday - Saturday 8am-4pm) To schedule check pick-up, please call 88438830 to 35 loc. 6 (accounting) / 09267151054 Look for Brandy

4. CASH

Give to the Parish Office (Office Hours: Sunday 9am-3pm, Tuesday - Saturday 8am-4pm)

For inquiries, contact Tina, Francisfest 2020 Solicitation Committee Head.

Email address: cit.sunshines@gmail.com

Mobile/Viber: 09178191649

PAWS virtual pet blessing

In celebration of World Animal Day, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society or PAWS, in partnership with Pet Express, will be mounting the very first virtual Pet Blessing on October 4, Sunday, at 5 p.m.

The event will be streamed live at the PAWS Facebook Page and PAWS YouTube Channel. Kapuso star and animal rights advocate Heart Evangelista and radio personality Chico Garcia will be hosting the virtual event.

They will also be joined by other celebrity advocates to help raise funds for the PAWS Animal Shelter.

Cinemalaya Virtual Exhibits

Cinemalaya's celebration of its 16th year anniversary has gone virtual. They have two virtual exhibits that fans can view until October 31.

The first exhibit is the Cinemalaya 16: Stream Consciousness which showcases film posters, behind-the-scenes photos, video stills, filmmakers portraits, and exclusive video clips of the iconic object from this year's main competition films.

Meanwhile, the other exhibit is the Gawad Alt 2.0: Ligalig virtual exhibit, which features over fifty posters from the animation, documentary, experimental and short feature categories of the Gawad CCP Para sa Alternatibong Pelikula at Video 2020.

Also featured in the second exhibit are posters and character designs from the inaugural emergent media category. Plus, there will be links to the actual video games, so fans can actually play them.

Free watercolor painting workshop

Hone your kid's painting skills with a free watercolor painting workshop hosted by Teacher Precious on October 7, Wednesday, 4 p.m. live on her official Facebook page.

The workshop will be a preview of the topics and techniques that she will cover in her private classes on the weekends of Oct. 9-11 and Oct. 16-18 at 4 p.m., which will have limited slots.

The best part is the workshop is open for all ages, so adults can join in on the fun too.

International Naruto Day

This year, fans can still celebrate International Naruto Day through a whole day virtual event happening on October 10, Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., which can be accessed by fans from all over the world.

Aside from celebrating your love for Naruto Uzumaki in a panel discussion, you can also be part of the Naruto cosplay show and music show.

Plus, there will also be a Naruto Day Rise Up for the Environment segment, which aims to create more awareness on simple ways people can help save the environment.

The Pink Run: D'Feeting Breast Cancer - Virtual Run

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Philippine Society of General Surgeons will be holding a virtual run called The Pink Run: D'Feeting Breast Cancer, which will happen on October 20-25.

There will be four categories or events that people can choose to participate in: 3K, 5K, 10K, and 21K. What's great is that people from all over the world can participate in this meaningful event for free!

This is actually an annual event that aims to raise awareness on breast cancer and also to raise funds for the treatment of indigent patients battling the dreaded disease. So, if you'd like to help out, donations are very much welcome.

It's truly comforting to know that even though many are mostly staying at home due to the pandemic, the cyberworld has provided ways for people to be productive and actively participate in important and enriching events. Enjoy these October virtual events, mga Kapuso!

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