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Samoan Dances with fire
Cakes help commemorate Local 521’s 1st Birthday
Candidate Richard Hobbs Dist.2
Free food
Fun for kids: Spider Boy
Fun for kids
One of the more popular activities at the party: Group Dancing.
The Incredible Hulk greets (or scares) young visitors.
Administrative Director Pamela Rodgers with the Incredible Hulk
Staff Julie Barman with Hulk
Yong Soung, In-Home Supportive Services, with her niece Sue, chat with another IHSS provider, Guadalupe Rivera.
SEIU researcher Cassie carefully explains the rules of the Bounce House to young entrants.
Rudy Rivera, IHSS provider, being interviewed by Television Channel 14, about proposed cuts to the social services program.
Scholarship winner Julian Diego Howard being congratulated.
Scholarship winner Liliana Lizette Ponce
One of the more popular attractions at the party: FACE PAINTING!!
Lien Nguyen, an IHSS provider, signs up to contribute to COPE.
Party goers have fun doing the Hokey Pokey.
SEIU scholarship winner Hong Huynh, 18, a student at University of the Pacific, plays “Putt.”
Savannah, 7, with her brother and mother, Anita Castro, share balloon fun with a clown.
A sign marking “Kids Zone” lets young visitors know fun games lie ahead.
The lines for snow cones (blue) and cotton candy (pink) draw a crowd.
“Yeah, there’s a spider on my face.”
Brian O’Neill talks with Loc Tran, a field inspector for the county environmental health department.
SEIU’s Most Honored Guest, Mr. Paul Fong arrives to meet supporters.
John Hernandez, 14, draws loud applause for speaking on workers’ rights.
Paul Fong thanks the crowd for its support, calling SEIU “my campaign.”
Samoan ladies thrill the crowd with their beautiful dancing.
Everybody, raise your hand if you want Justice for All!
A dance-loving guest shows off fancy footwork.
Fire Dancer
Photos with Obama
Samoan fire dancer
Samoan pride
Samoan tradition