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It looks like it may have gone to your Spam folder. Please add the [email protected] to your trusted emails for future correspondence. We also have an unsubscribe button at the very bottom if you do not wish to receive the emails. We would appreciate it if you filled out the survey below. Please not for Sunday's picnic, please come ready as there are no electrical outlets or BBQ pits. Seating and tables will be limited - bring your folding chairs.Parking will be limited. You may need to drop off family/food/heavy items and find alternate parking. If you click on the address below it will pinpoint the spot we will be at the park. See you Sunday. *GOA Committee 2025* *Goans of America - Community Newsletter* *August 2025 Edition* *Goans of America Survey - 2025* The goal of this survey is to gain valuable insights into our community members. We will use your feedback to develop better offerings and more effectively serve our community. Submit Your Survey Here [image: icon] <https://forms.gle/6N9P5HBkiC37ZwaS9> *🎉 Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendars!* *GOA Picnic* *Date:* *Sunday, August 10th* *Time:* 12:00 - 4:00 PM *Location:* El Dorado Park, Picnic Site C 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815 *Details:* Please bring your favorite meal to share (4-8 portions) and your own beverages. We will provide plates, cups, napkins, bowls, forks, knives and spoons. There'll be organized games for the little ones and a bingo game in the afternoon. Bring a soccer ball or volleyball net and volleyball if you have one. Come hang out, chat and enjoy the time building relationships with the people in our community. Parking is free. 13-year-old Goan artist Alexi Viegas Trusevych has created a piece of digital art which will be sold as a 4"x4" magnet at the picnic. She's donating 100% of the proceeds from her sales to the GOA: thank you Alexi! *Comedy Show* *Date:* *Friday, September 19th* *Time:* 5:30 - 9:00 PM *Location:* Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 *Details:* Goan comedians *Wyatt Feegrado & Luke Abranches* (brothers from Walnut Creek, CA) 🎟️ *GOA will subsidize 50%* of the base ticket price. ➡️ Send a *selfie from the event + ticket image* to Ronnie along with your *Venmo or Zelle details* for reimbursement. 📣 A great meet-up opportunity for *younger adults* in the GOA community! Book Tickets Here [image: icon] <https://improv.com/hollywood/event/luke+abranches+and+wyatt+feegrado%3a+favorite+child+tour/13822014/> *Christmas Dance - New Date!* *Date:* *Saturday, December 20th* *Location:* Hotel Zessa (by DoubleTree Hilton), Santa Ana *Details:* 🎶 Expect a live band and a DJ for all ages 🎅 Santa Claus will make an appearance—get the kids excited! 💃 Save the date—more details soon! *🙏 Thank You to Our Donors* We are incredibly grateful for those who've supported GOA’s initiatives. *💎 Platinum Donors* 💎 Philip & Bernadine de Sousa 💎 Watson & Margaret DeSa 💎 Andrew Abranches & Dawn Feegrado *🥇Gold Donors* *🥇* Tony & Melita Santiago *🥇* Roy & Nora Braganza *🕊️ Other Contributions* *🕊️* Anonymous: $1300 *🕊️* Louella Viegas & Ivan Trusevych: Donated product for Alexi's project — *Priceless* To donate, make checks payable to 'Goans of America' and mail to: *Ronnie Dalgado 2625 Beland Blvd. Redondo Beach, CA 90278* Become a Benefactor [image: icon] <[email protected]> *💬 A Message from Ronnie* Hello everyone, We’re thrilled to see many of you expressing interest in attending our events—it truly brings us joy! With momentum building and exciting gatherings ahead, we’re grateful for your continued support and enthusiasm. Warm regards, *Ronnie Dalgado President, Goans of America - 2025* [image: Fb] <https://www.facebook.com/groups/SoCalGOA/> [image: Inst] <https://www.instagram.com/goansofamerica/> *MAIL US*: [email protected] <[email protected]>
