LACU NUEVAS. 5 JULIO, 2006. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU). www.lacunet.org. In 2006, LACU is celebrating 20 years of Latinos in Pittsburgh since 1986. Save the Date:  September 23, 2006: Hilton Hotel. 6TH Annual GALA- A Celebration of LACU’s 20^th anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Month. The largest gathering of the Latino Spirit in Pittsburgh!!

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Independence Day for USA, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela in July. Congratulations to all!

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WIth this year's GALA fast approaching, as I have done in the past two GALAs, I would like to offer to create a one of a kind allegory style painting for LACU.  This work of art can be offered as an auction piece, program cover, or any multiple ways you believe this image would best benefit LACU.  I believe an outstanding piece should convey the ideas and inspirations  directly from the LACU community conveying how you believe the Latin community is positively represented in Pittsburgh.  Please take the time to email me and share your ideas and feedback.  I want this to be an interactive piece representing the true inspirational spirit of LACU!!!  I am honored and excited to create an original work of art for LACU!!!!!! Some questions for the community.... 1) What subject matter reflects Latino today, progressively moving forward while connecting to their roots?...... 2) What excites you about the Latino culture in Pittsburgh?..... Mural and Portrait Artist: Alison Zapata. www.zapatastudios.com. 412-656-1114. alisonzapata@gmail.com

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World Cup Viewing. Dates: One month: June 9 - July 9, 2006. Every World Cup game will be televised live at Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District (2329 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). For more information: http://www.harpandfiddle.com/ or 412 642 6622.

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Celebrate – Lilly Abreu has been awarded one of the “Pittsburgh 50 Finest”. The benefit show TROPICAL "Sounds of Brazil" will be held on Sunday -  July 16, 2006. 7:00pm to midnight @ IBIZA. Lilly Abreu, soprano, Eric Susoeff, guitar, Rick Purcell, keyboards, Eric DeFade, sax, flute, Mike Murray, accordion, Brian Stahursky, bass, Tom Wendt, drums. Enjoy delicious tapas, dance to the TROPICAL sounds of BRAZIL, meet some of the PITTSBURGH 50 FINEST and help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. IBIZA Tapas & Wine Bar. 2224 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2108.  412-325-2227.  Tickets: $25.00. Lilly Abreu, Soprano, Voice Instructor - Carnegie Mellon University and Private Lessons. Portuguese Instructor - University of Pittsburgh. http://www.lillyabreu.com/

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CPL offers emerging leaders throughout the state a two-day intensive Springboard training on becoming an effective political leader. Expert national and local trainers will sharpen your message development and delivery, campaign strategy, volunteer recruitment, and political fundraising skills. Pittsburgh - Southwestern, Pa: July 8th and 9^th.

To apply go to http://www.progressleaders.org/states/paspringboards_apply.htm

CPL is looking to find the leaders who have never before been identified – who may not yet know if they want to run for office.  Fareeda Mabry. PA Recruitment Director, Center for Progressive Leadership. 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 915. Philadelphia, PA 19106. Cell: 267-243-1468. Office: 215-923-5165.  fareeda@progressleaders.org.  or  www.progressleaders.org  

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WORLD CULTURES CONVERGE AT THE SOUTHSIDE WORKS - Everyone is invited to be a citizen of the world for one weekend. Friday, July 14th through Sunday, July 16th, is a celebration of world cultures.   This year the celebration will be packed into a weekend complete with an artists market, live music on two stages, dancing, tons of children’s activities, a European film festival, food, cocktails, and a World Bazaar featuring the SSW retailers.  Most of the activities are free and everything is open to the public.  Ample parking is available. Friday, July 14th, “A Slice of Americana” 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Saturday, July 15th “Island Hopping” 12 noon to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday, July 16th “Rhythms of the World” 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. How’s that for a trip around the world? lindy@trecommunications.com

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Necesita alquilar su departamento de 1 dormitorio en excelente localizacion en Squirrel Hill, cerca de los buses y los comercios. $770/mes plus electric. Llamar a Yesenia al 412-758-2757.

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NEW SALSA Y MERINGUE NIGHTCLUB! “Azul” - Restaurant and Dance Club(formerly Cozumel now under new ownership). Walnut Street in Shadyside. Featuring Salsa on Wednesday Nights. Admission is Free.  Features salsa, merengue and bachata with DJ Carlton 10pm -2am. For more info 412.621.5000 

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Global Links, a non-profit organization located in Pittsburgh, is helping Latin American countries!!! From January 2006 to June 2006, they have shipped medical equipment worth it $688,294 USD to the following countries: Dominican Republic: February 3, and April 7, 2006: $183,150 USD.  -  Cuba: March 24, 2006: $401,424.  -  Bolivia: April 21, and May 12, 2006: $31,755 USD.   -  Honduras: June 2, 2006: $71,965.

Global Links recovers surplus medical supplies and equipment from U.S. donor organizations and distributing them to needy healthcare providers in hospitals and clinics around the world.  If you want to volunteer with us, send an e-mail to Global Links. 4809 Penn Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Phone: 412-361-3424 ext. 205. Fax: 412-361-4950. E-mail: glvolunteer@globallinks.org Web: www.globallinks.org

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Afro-Modern at the Dance Alloy Studios in Friendship. Mondays, 6:30-8pm (June 12 - Aug. 7), $12 per session (Drop-in only). No class July 3. Blending the modern dance influences of Katherine Dunham and Lester Horton with various contemporary African-rooted dance forms: this unique class is sure to keep you moving. Focus on technique, form and characterization.

African Dance at the Ice House Artist Studios in Lawrenceville 
Saturdays, 2:30 -4:00pm (June 24 - July 29), $12 per session (Register required). Take a journey through West Africa without leaving the ‘burgh. Savor the richness of Africa as we celebrate the dance and drumming traditions of Guinea, Senegal, Mali and Ivory Coast. Non-competitive and lots of fun.

Freestyle Salsa at the Ice House Artist Studios in Lawrenceville. Saturdays, 5:00 - 6:30pm (June 24 - July 29), $12 per session (Registration required).
Finally, be free - dance salsa without a partner!  Enjoy the Cuban version of salsa line dancing to funky soul-inspired salsa music from Havana… this class is a great way to learn salsa basics and some advanced moves too!

To register, call (412-478-8146) or email me at info@tracieyorkedance.com

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El restaurante Mexicano Mendoza Express esta por abrir su nuevo local en Bethel Park (4982 Library Rd.) y Abraham el dueño esta buscando meseras.  Personas interesadas deben contactar a Abraham a su cellular al 412-427-8763.

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Opportunity for women leaders. This workshop will explore our psychic, cultural, social and spiritual development as a species. This workshop, developed by the Con-spirando Collective and the Capacitar-Chile team in Santiago, Chile, is being offered for the first time in North America. Sunday, July 2, 2006, 10:30 am to Friday, July 7, 2006, 11:30 am. Place: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, Villa Maria, PA. Cost: $400 program/$300 lodging and food. Participation is limited to 40.  Please confirm your attendance by June 7, 2006 via email or phone: Bsitko@humilityofmary.org Tel: 724-964-8920 x 3308. $50 deposit due June 12, 2006 to Registrar, P. O. Box 715, Villa Maria, PA 16155. mosqueramza@gmail.com

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Want to help in the GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE? (Date of GALA: September 23, 2006 at the Hilton Hotel.) Planning Meetings are at the Panera Bread. Blvd. of the Allies, Oakland. (Free Parking). Need help on different tasks / Deseas Ayudar en la Planeacion de la GALA? Contact gala@lacunet.org

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Join us for dinner to support the FRIENDS OF DANANG, Vietnam. Sunday, July 9, 2006. Time: 3:00 PM- 6:00 PM. Place: Bethel Park Community Center. 5151 Park Avenue. Bethel Park, PA 15102. Cost: Individual $25 Table (seats 8-10) $200. Info—Mary Lou Vater (412) 481-6133.

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Sábados Julio 8, Agosto 5, Septiembre 23. SALUD PARA NIÑOS. Clínica Pediátrica Gratuíta

y Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación.  Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Care Mobile Clínica Gratuíta Birmingham (Birmingham Free Clinic). No se necesita cita o seguro de salud.

10 AM to 12:30 PM* Salvation Army. (Centro de Donaciones). 54 S. 9th St. South Side Pittsburgh, PA 412-692-6000 opción 8. 412-692-4706. 412-481-7900 Ext. 281. *Para ser atendido, por favor llegar antes del medio día (12 PM). Si tiene registro de vacunas u otros documentos médicos favor traerlos a la visita. Diego.ChavesGnecco@chp.edu

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Spanish Classes @ TANGO café. Weekdays. Location: 5806 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill

Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com

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Brazil Business Briefing. Thursday, July 27, 2006. 8:00 – 10:00 am. Duquesne University, Rockwell Hall, Room 707. Pittsburgh, PA 15282. Cost: $15.00  RSVP: 412-396-6233.

Mr. Paulo Rodrigues from Sao Paulo, Brazil will be presenting Business Opportunities in Brazil.

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Carlos acaba de organizar una “liga de indoor soccer” y todavia hay espacio para algunos equipos.  Van a jugar los lunes y martes entre las 8 y 10 de la noche.  Los equipos son de 5 jugadores y 1 portero.  Estamos buscando equipos de cualquier pais.  Info:  pittinsoccer10@yahoo.com  Sonia y Carlos Martinez

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Los Piratas de Pittsburgh invitan a la comunidad latina de Pittsburgh a una recepcion en honor de los jugadores latinos que juegan en el equipo de los Piratas. Lunes 31 de julio, 2006 de 5:30 – 9:30pm. Lugar: Home Plate Club en el estadio PNC Park. Entrada gratis. Auspiciadores: PNC Bank y Camara de Comercio Hispana.

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Job: Mental Retardation Program Specialist.  Duties include regular interaction with contracted agencies, oversight of budgetary process and fiscal issues.  A Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field, plus a minimum of 1 year experience in the field of MR. Submit resume and cover letter stating position title and referral source to: Diversified Care Management

Attn: April Flanigan. Regional Enterprise Tower. 425 Sixth Avenue, Suite 270. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Fax: (412) 261-5582. Email: careers@greatlakesresearch.com. Website: http://www.greatlakesresearch.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.412-396-5670.

***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. Luis Montano, Vice-Presidente, Fernando Cardoza, Tesorero. 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. 412-396-5670.  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, Luis Montano, Vice-President, Fernando Cardoza, Treasurer. 2005-2007. www.lacunet.org

 

In 2006, LACU is celebrating 20 years in Pittsburgh since 1986!!! Join the celebration in September 23, 2006 at the Hilton Hotel. Info. gala@lacunet.org