October 22, 2000

The Portuguese Cultural Center's construction continues to move forward.  This week, our center was visited by the Portuguese Ambassador to New England, Dr. Cruz de Almeida.  The Ambassador was impressed with all the work that has been achieved so far, and offered his own time and effort to helping us in our cause.  Below, you will find some pictures of the Ambassador's visit, as well as some photos of our "Open House," which brought approximately 3 to 4 hundred visitors to the site in a span of only a few hours.  Along with some sizable donations, over a dozen new membership applications were submitted during the open house, making it a complete success.

 

The Ambassador is greeted by Joe Boa, Francisco Bahia, and Agostinho Ribeiro	The "Welcoming Committee" shows the Center's facilities to the Ambassador	Ideas are exchanged in the future Banquet Hall, as the Ambassador's visit continues
The Ambassador inspects the building's exterior, as the tour moves outdoors	A view of the building on "Open House" day, before all the visitors made their way in	Several volunteers set up the barbeque area, in preparation for the successful turnout

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