LACU NUEVAS. 30 Noviembre, 2005. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), Pittsburgh , PA. www.lacunet.org  4 times a month.

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LACU Monthly Meeting. Dec.2. LACU office. 235 Atwood St. Rear. 2nd Fl. Oakland. 6:30-8:30pm. www.lacunet.org

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Me gustaria hacer saber a las personas que tienen gusto por comida Ecuatoriana. Tenemos diferentes platos tipicos todos los Sabados y Domingo de 11:30AM-3:30PM. Si hay personas que les gustaria probar algo especifico de la Comida tipica Ecuatoriana, nosotros lo hacemos con gusto. Los precios son comodos. Por Ejemplo:

Seco de Chivo con Arroz $5.00

Guatita con arroz $5.00

ceviches $6.00 & Sopas Ecuatorianas $2.50.

"Dulce Cafe ".  1627 Oakgrove St. Swissvale, PA 15218 si desean direcciones me pueden contactar: (412) 377-1120 E-Mail: 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 a las 6pm, 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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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. openyole@hotmail.com

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The very first "Unwrapped" Union Project Happy Hour is right around the corner. 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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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)

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 

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La Iglesia Bautista Hispana de Pittsburgh te invita al Servicio Especial de Confraternidad Domingos, a las 2PM. 159 N. Bellefield Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213 (Bellefield Ave & Bayard St) Oakland. moises.rosario@comcast.net

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Coro Latinoamericano Christmas Concert

Date: Saturday, December 17, 2005. Location: Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh. Time: 7:30 pm. For more information: enriquebernardo@yahoo.com  

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Fiesta de Ano Nuevo. 31 de Diciembre. Carlyle Building, downtown Pittsburgh. 306 Fourth Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Fees before Nov. 30: Members $35. Non-members $40. Tables of 10 $350. After Nov. 30, fees go up to $40 and $50 respectively. Deadline is Dec.15, 2005. Contact board@pvanet.org. Pittsburgh Venezuela Association.

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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.

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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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 From: Angela Garcia. agarcia@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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JOB: Service Representative. Req # 044039 Please apply at www.Highmark.com
This position provides prompt, accurate and courteous replies to written and telephonic inquiries.  Inquiries involve a variety of issues including benefits (radiology, pathology, maternity, etc.), pricing, premiums, claim rejections, and claim status.  Highmark's products such as Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Indemnity, Point-of-Service (POS), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), direct-pay business, etc.  
The qualifications required to perform this job include a high school education or equivalent. One to three years of call center, customer service/customer focused or claims experience is required. The incumbent must have systems aptitude on a PC in Microsoft Windows or similar environment.  The incumbent must have the ability to develop a thorough knowledge of the claims and inquiry processing systems, related payment policies, medical terminology, agent plan status files, and fee and profile schedule mechanisms.
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Birmingham Free Pediatric Clinic.  Every Saturday. 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

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. 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

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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