ONE WEEK TO GO

Tentative Schedule Mon, July 24        Arrive in Vallejo Tue,  July 25       Take ferry to SF Wed, July 26       Tour Napa Valley Thu,  July 27        Six Flags Marine World - Vallejo Fri,   July 28        On your own Sat,   July 29        Nazario Birthday Party                       436 Georgia Street @ 1:00 p.m. Sun,  July 30        Orpilla Family Reunion Picnic at                       Blue Rock Springs Park

DIRECTIONS

Nazario's Party

Directions to Home 436 Georgia St Vallejo, CA 94590-6005

After Party at Mel & Belle's

Directions to Home 449 Gillcrest Ave Vallejo, CA 94591-8041

Directions to 650 Columbus Pkwy Vallejo, CA 94591-9602

Photos from Orpilla Reunion

Veron's PictureTrail photos from Orpilla Family Reunion

Directions to 913 Edwards Cir Vallejo, CA 94591-4834

Thanks to everyone that sent in their money and reserved their tee-shirts. I know not everyone did so I ordered extra just for you. It will be a busy day in Downtown Vallejo during the party. I encourage everyone to arrive early an visit our great Farmer's Market all along Georgia Street.                                                                                                    FAQ's Q - What building is the party taking place in? A - The building is actually the old Crowley's Dept. Store and now is our friend, Bill Neads', furniture store. He has been remodeling the building for several years and it looks fantastic. The actual address is 436 Georgia and not 434 like the invite says. But we will have a banner and balloon outside. It is a building that cannot be missed. Guests will be seated on his furniture in living room and dining room arrangements. This will make for a unique party experience. Q - Where do I park? A - There are public parking lots on York St. one block parallel to Georgia. There should also be street parking on Sonoma Blvd. as well as surrounding streets. Georgia Street will be blocked off from early morning till 2:00 p.m. for the Farmer's Market. Q - What is happening after the main party is over at 5:00? A - Mel is hosting an after-party at his house located at 449 Gilcrest Ave., but park in the Fellowship United Methodist Church parking lot behind the house at 140 Ladera Drive. There are also local attractions such as Marine World which is hosting Kababayan Day with Filipino entertainment. Benicia is also having their annual Waterfront Festival and Jet Ski Competition. Q - What do I wear, how is the weather? A - Since this is an afternoon party, please dress casually. The buidling itself is naturally cool, but the outside temperature in Vallejo could be anywhere from 75 degrees to 95 degrees. This week the temps have been hovering around the 100 degree mark. Q - How do I get ahold of Mel A - My cell number is (707) 477-1159 / home is (707) 557-7683

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Orpilla Reunion Fees $20 Adults (18 & over) $15 Children (5 - 17) Costs cover: - Park Rental - Food - Supplies (i.e., barbeque briquets,plates, forks, etc.) - Prizes - Custom Tee shirts - Games Please send payment to: Orpilla Family Reunion 449 Gilcrest Ave. Vallejo, CA 94591

Things to do in Vallejo and surrounding area Eat - Vallejo and neighboring Benicia, Crockett, and Napa, have an enormous number of fine and not-so-fine restaurants. Shop - Although there is not a shopping mall in Vallejo, that doesn't mean there is no shopping. We have Seafood City Shopping Center, an all Filipino/Asian shopping mecca. It's anchored by the huge Seafood City grocery store, Max's of Manila, Chow King, Red Ribbon, Valerio Bakery and a host of other stores. In the area we have two Outlet Malls, one in Vacaville about 30 minutes away and the other in Napa about 20 minutes away. Farmer's Markets - Vallejo has a Wed nite Farmer's market and celebration in our historic downtown. Live music on two stages, food, and vendors. On Thursday nite, Benicia also has a Farmer's Market. But the biggee is on Saturday in downtown Vallejo. Here you will find fresh Ilokano vegetables grown by real Ilokanos. Vendors also sell fresh oysters, fish, balut, penoy, baked goods, and lots of other goodies. Gamble - About 1 hour from Vallejo is Cache Creek Casino. It is an Indian casino that is very popular with the local Filipinos. Many Filipino stars have performed there including Gary V. About three hours away is either Reno or Lake Tahoe. You could leave Vallejo in the morning, spend the whole day there, then drive back. Recreation - Vallejo has five excellent golf courses and nearby Napa has at least that many. There are numerous hiking, biking and jogging trails around Vallejo. Many along our beautiful waterfront. Stinson Beach is about an hour away where you can rent surfboards and boogie boards. The water os cold so you'll also have to rent a wetsuit. There are some great mountain biking trails nearby and for the more adventurous, you can canoe the Russian River or take a white river rafting trip down the American River.