Sunday, May 13, 2018 to Sunday, May 20, 2018
To download a full schedule of events please click READ MORE below!
Read MoreThe UPSES Inc. has organized a Scholarship Committee to assist qualified applicants in pursuing a higher education.
The maximum annual amount available to candidates each year is $5,000.00, with selected candidate receiving a minimum of $1,000.00.To qualify for the scholarship applicant must be a member of the high school graduating class of the current year. Applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 (2.50 if applicant has a documented learning disability). Applicant must be of Portuguese decent and reside in San Diego County. Applicant must be accepted to a four-year institute, but may attend a two-year college. Applicant must submit a completed application postmarked by July 15, 2018. Applicant must complete 30 hours of community service with the UPSES during their senior year of high school. Hours must be signed off by the UPSES Manager or a member of the Scholarship committee, please contact the UPSES Manager or a member of the Scholarship committee for volunteer opportunities.
To download a Scholarship application and for more information please click READ MORE below.
Read More2018 Festa President Ermelinda Jorge & Family
Cordially invite you to attend
The 33rd Annual UPSES Festa BBQ
Saturday, March 24, 2018
UPSES Portuguese Hall
Doors Open at 5:30pm
Dinner & Auction at 6:30pm
Adults $30.00 and Children (4-10 years old) $15.00
For tickets and more information please click READ MORE
Read MoreBring out your inner artist at the UPSES Painting Party
Friday, April 20, 2018
Painting the Moon Over Point Loma
Check In starts at 6pm and the Painting Class is from 7pm to 10pm
$30 fee includes all painting supplies and a complimentary glass of wine.Tostada & Nacho Bar will be available for $10 per person. Proceeds from the food will support the Cabrillo Civic Club #16 Scholarship FundTo purchase your tickets or for more information please click READ MORE below.
Read MoreThe Portuguese-American Social & Civic Club (PASCC) awards up to $1,000.00 scholarship to a high school senior.
Scholarship deadline is April 15, 2018
To download the application and for further requirements please click READ MORE below.
Read MoreBecome a member of the Filarmónica União Portuguesa de San Diego today!
We continue to reach out to the youth and adults in our community with a love for music who would like to join our Portuguese band. Our marching band performs throughout the year here in San Diego at many social and civic events but the greatest part is that we also travel abroad to various cities throughout California to represent our city of San Diego. Many youth members in our group enjoy traveling and playing at various functions. It helps them learn more about our tradition & culture.
You do not need to be Portuguese to join!
For more information please contact:
Carlos Pereira – Phone: (619) 876-1855, Email: cnpereira48@gmail.com
Natalie Virissimo – Phone: (619) 252-0507, Email: filaruniaosandiego@yahoo.com
The California State Historical Resources Commission voted and have accepted our very own UPSES Chapel “Capela” as a State of California historical building!
It will now be sent to the Office of Historic Preservation Department in Washington D.C. to be finalized as a Historical Building.
A big thank you goes out to John & Geri Lauriano who have worked tirelessly on this project, congratulations!In addition Supervisor Greg Cox and the Board of Supervisors proclaimed Tuesday, March 21, 2017 as Portuguese Chapel Day in the City of San Diego!
Please click READ MORE for pictures of the proclamation ceremony.
Read MoreHonor a loved one or commemorate a special event with Our Heritage Walk of Faith. Purchase your very own paver to be placed in front of our Portuguese Hall!
For more details or to purchase a paver READ MORE
Read MorePortuguese Consulate Services here at the Portuguese Hall!
To schedule an appointment or for more information please READ MORE
Read MoreSan Diego’s Portuguese community today is made up of immigrants from the Azores, Madeira, and mainland Portugal going back five generations in some cases. As Portuguese, we have a natural pride in our traditions and in the global accomplishments of our ancestors. We strive to honor those who have come before us, preserve our traditions and customs, and instill in our youth the spirit of devotion to the Espirito Santo, so our community will go forward in faith and tradition, generation after generation.