LACU NUEVAS. 23 Noviembre, 2005. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), Pittsburgh , PA. www.lacunet.org  4 times a month.

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Happy Thanksgiving! Feliz Dia de Accion de Gracias!

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Salsa Party Every Saturday At Dulce Cafe From 10PM to 2AM.

1627 Oak Grove St. Swissvale, Pa 15218. DJ: Carlos.  Free Salsa Lesson 10PM-10:20PM

BYOB. Deli open for Dinner. At the Door: $5.00. For more information: 412 247-5944

Carlos Ayala. capiruleto@hotmail.com

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Fiesta de Navidad Latina! Latin American Christmas Holidays!!!. Sabado 10 de Diciembre, 2005. Frick International Studies Academy, Middle School. Fifth Ave & Thackeray St. Oakland. Frente al bookstore de la Universidad de Pittsburgh. 3-9pm. Traer comida para compartir.

Programa para Ninos, Shows de Bailes Tipicos de Latinoamerica, Papa Noel entregara regalos a los ninos, Comida Latinoamericana, y Baile entre Padres e hijos, adultos y ninos. Fee: $5.00 Adultos $3.00 Ninos.  Feliz Navidad 2005. www.lacunet.org

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openyole@hotmail.com
Subject: Philadelphia trip.  Our friend Bruno Diaz, son of Angelica Chavez, is moving to Philadelphia in December. He ask me if I knew anyone in the Latino community that was traveling by land to Philadelphia during the month of December and that could help him drive a medium Uhaul size truck.   His moving schedule is very flexible.   He can be reached at 412-498-2191.   Please pass this along to see if it could work out for Bruno.

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Brown, Hilary [mailto:habrown@studentaffairs.pitt.edu]
The very first "Unwrapped" Union Project Happy Hour is right around the corner.  The Union Project is asking that you help us create a buzz for this event.  On December 2nd, we are very pleased to have the music of  Tangueros de Ley and the sponsorship of PUMP and the Urban League Young Professionals.  Furthermore, several important Pittsburgh organizations have been invited, making this a fantastic networking opportunity. Here are the details: Date: 12.2.05. Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm.  Where: Union Project.  801 N. Negley Ave. Highland Park, Pgh, PA. 15206.  Cost: Free food and drinks!.  

 Hilary Brown, Program Coordinator, Union Project, 412-780- 5798 (c)

412-363-4550 (o) hilary@unionproject.org www.unionproject.org

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Misa en Espanol. Iglesia Catolica San Jacinto. Domingos 11:30am. Ven y goza de la musica latinoamericana, guitarras, bombos, charangos, etc. 3201 Craft Place. Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4204. South Oakland. Tel. (412) 578-0402. Hermana Janice, janvandernec@comcast.net  

Celebración de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Lunes, 12 de diciembre, 6:30 p.m.

Procesión, Convivencia en el Segundo Piso y Tercer Piso, Presentación de Las Apariciones de la Virgen en el Tercer Piso.  Música.  Si les interesa participar, hablen con Angeles (412-363-2588 o 412-576-5978)

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La Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Pittsburgh te invita al Servicio Especial de Confraternidad este Domingo 9 de Octubre, a las 2PM con motivo de las celebraciones del Día de las Razas. 159 N. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213 (Bellefield Ave & Bayard St) Oakland.

moises.rosario@comcast.net

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Global Beats at Dejavu Lounge. Every Thursday Great music. Embrace cultural diversity!!!  See you at the Strip District. 2106 Penn Ave. Carla carlapitt@aol.com

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Mi Mexico Artesanias. Shop for unique gifts and enjoy fine food.

Saturday and Sunday, November 26th & 27th.  11 am - 6 pm

Taqueria Taco Loco, 2700 Jane Street, South Side

And... when you show your Mi Mexico receipt you'll save 25% on your food bill.

A whole new meaning to holiday shopping! delfin@memexico.com

412-487-3868 http://www.memexico.com

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The ladies at Tapis Rouge Events would like to invite you to our upcoming holiday party, "Cheeses of Nazareth, Part II." Lindy and Erika.  Tapis Rouge Events.  (412) 481-1636.

The soiree will be taking place on Friday, December 16th in the grand lobby of the Carlyle, (formerly the Union National Bank on the corner of 4th and Wood Street, across the street from Point Park University). Music, Cocktails, Hors d'oeuvres, Tasty desserts,  

Unexpected surprises, and of course, great cheeses!

Please RSVP to Lindy: lmandradjieff@aol.com P.S. In order to receive your "hang-over goodie bag," you must be on the RSVP list!  **There will be ample parking in the parking structure on Blvd of the Allies between Wood Street and Smithfield Blvd.

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From: Angela Garcia [mailto:agarcia@globallinks.org] Subject: Global Links invites you to our Holiday party. Dear Friends of Global Links,  We hope that you and your families can join us at our annual Holiday Party. December 16, 2005. From 4-8pm. Please RSVP by Dec. 12.

global links. 4809 Penn Ave., #2. Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Phone: 412-361-3424, ext. 201

www.globallinks.org

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There are so many opportunities available for minority students, through INROADS. INROADS is international.  They're all over the US, have an office in Mexico. David D. Davis, National Recruiter.  INROADS, Inc. Phone: (614) 461-6360. Fax:(614) 461-0546

Website:  www.INROADS.org

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michele.valiska@highmark.com [mailto:michele.valiska@highmark.com]
JOB: Business Analyst III        Req #044494        $57,200 minimum
Please apply at www.highmark.com before December 2, 2005
This position is responsible for providing support to technical professionals with regard to a variety of administrative, systems, and business operations problems, and leading or participatingion in related system development projects of the most complex nature. Summary of Job Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in a relevant field is required.  Also required is seven years relevant business analyst experience.  Preferred is three years experience as a business analyst in the assigned customer area.  Requires a seasoned expert on the integration of multiple systems or large-scale development projects.

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Birmingham Free Pediatric Clinic

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2005

Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: Salvation Army, 54 S. 9th Street, Southside

Contact: 412 692 4706 or 412 481 7900 Ext. 281

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Amigos del Cine Latinoamericano Fall 2005 Film Series

November 30, 2005

El día que me quieras/ The Day You Love Me directed by Sergio Dow

In Spanish with English subtitles

Dates: Every Wednesday. Time: 7:30 pm. Location: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, FFA Building, University of Pittsburgh. Cost: Free Admission

Contact: Juan Pablo Zuluaga, zuluaga+@pitt.edu, Miguel Rojas Sotelo, rojaszotelo@hotmail.com

For the Full Schedule: http://www.colombiaenpittsburgh.org/amigos-del-cine.html

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Brazil Nuts Dance Group.  Date: Every Thursday. Time: 8:00 pm

Location: Bellefield Hall, University of Pittsburgh.

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Eat ‘N Meet Intercultural Bag Lunch. Date: Every Tuesday. Time: 12:00 - 1:15 pm

Location: Dining Room B, 1st floor, William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh

Eat 'n Meet invites students of all races, faces and places to an informal bag lunch every Tuesday at noon.  Bring your lunch or food to share and join us for casual conversation, bring a friend or meet one!  Hot tea and cocoa provided, microwave available to heat your lunch. 

Contact:  jbrayman@pitt.edu

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WRCT 88.3 FM - Revista Radial Latinoamericana/Latin American Radio Magazine

News, sports, politics, local, social, cultural, recreational events and the best Latin American music. Date: Every Thursday. Time: 6:05 - 7:00 pm. Send any special announcements that you would like aired to: Miguel Rojas Sotelo: rojaszotelo@hotmail.com, or Martha Mantilla: martham@pitt.edu, or call 412 521 8651

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Weekly Language Classes/ Practice Sessions @ Tango Café. Squirrel Hill.

Spanish for Beginners Dates: Every Tuesday.Time: 7:00 pm

Spanish Conversation Practice & Language Workshop

Spanish conversation, games and other learning activities (Intermediate level) Dates: Every Thursday. Time: 7:00 pm

English Practice (for non-native speakers). Practice with native speakers

Dates:  Every Friday. Time: 7:00 pm

Spanish Conversation “Tertulia”. Open Spanish conversation group

Dates: Every Saturday. Time: 3:30 pm

 

Location: Tango Cafe, 5806 Forward Ave, Squirrel Hill

Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com

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English as a Second Language (ESL)

All levels welcome 

Dates: Every Thursday

Time: 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Location: First Trinity Evangelical-Lutheran Church, 535 N. Neville St., Oakland

Contact: 412 683 4121, ERA@FirstTrinity.net 

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Salsa Night at Club Havana. Date: Second Friday of the month

Time: 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Location: Club Havana, 5744 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside

Contact: 412 661 2025 . Cost: Free

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Dance Lessons (Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue, Bachata, Line Dancing)
Dates: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Time: 7:30 - 9:30 pm
Location: The Dance Café, 120 Sixth Street, Downtown
Cost: $10 per class. Contact: 412 261 0441, www.thedancecafe.com

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Salsa and Merengue Lessons

Dates: Every Wednesday & Sunday. Location: Club Havana, 5744 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside

Contact: 412 661 2025 

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Latin Nights with Azucar. Dates: Every Thursday

Time: Dance lessons from 8:30 - 9:30 pm, Show from 9:30 pm - 1:00 am

Location: Dowe's on 9th, 121 9th Street, Downtown

For more information: Check out the schedule www.azucarband.com 

www.doweson9th.com  or email Indiracorales@yahoo.com

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Friday Night Dances. Dates: Every Friday

Time: Dance lessons from 9:30 - 10:00 pm, Dance from 10:00 pm - 2:00 am

Location: The Dance Café, 120 Sixth Street, Downtown Cost: $5

Contact: 412 261 0441, www.thedancecafe.com

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La Unión Cultural Latinoamericana (LACU) es una organización voluntaria, sin fines de lucro y que cuenta con el status 501(c)(3) donaciones son deducibles de impuestos.  La misión es promover y preservar las diversas manifestaciones culturales latinoamericanas en la región de Pittsburgh a traves del boletín bi-mensual, bilingue, “Noticiero”, el programa para niños  “Sábado Latino Infantil”, conversación inglés-castellano, acceso a grupos musicales latinos, bailes típicos, la GALA Latina, y eventos culturales.  LACU NUEVAS es un boletin electronico semanal que llega a los miembros de LACU para mantenerlos informados de las actividades latinoamericanas en la region de Pittsburgh. Tel.412-362-7730

***Hagase miembro de LACU. Tarifas Anuales: : $10 estudiantes; ;  $15 individuos; $25 familias; $50-Non-profits; $100-Empresas. Enviar por correo a: LACU,  PO BOX 19403 ,  Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Se toman avisos publicitarios en Noticiero. Erika Wirkkala, Presidente de LACU. 2005-2007. http://www.lacunet.org

 

The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), is a volunteer, non-profit, 501©(3), tax-deductible organization whose mission is to promote the cultural traditions of Latin America in Pittsburgh through Spanish conversations, a bilingual publication “Noticiero”, the “Sabado Latino program”, authentic dances, arts, the Latino GALA, food, and cultural lectures.  Practice Your Spanish!!!. Info. 412-362-7730.  LACU NUEVAS is a weekly electronic bulletin for the LACU members to keep them informed about the Latin American activities in the Pittsburgh region.   ***Become a LACU member***:  Annual Fees $10-students;  $15-individuals;  $25-families; $50-Non-Profits; $100-Corporations.  Mail it to:  LACU,  PO BOX 19403,  Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Advertise in Noticiero. Erika Wirkkala, President. LACU. 2005-2007. www.lacunet.org

 

 

 

Brent G. Rondon

Manager, Global Business Program

Chrysler Corp.-Small Business Development Center (SBDC). Duquesne University.

600 Forbes Ave. Rockwell Hall-108.

Pittsburgh, PA 15282, USA.

http://www.duq.edu/sbdc

Tel. 412-396-6233. Fax. 412-396-5884

"Helping Businesses Start, Grow and Prosper"
A  member of the national network of Small Business Development Centers. www.asbdc-us.org

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December 7: International Contracts - Looking for Engineering Consultants - Opportunities in Latin America: The Inter-American Development Bank Projects.

Duquesne SBDC. Tel. 412-396-6233

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