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LACU NUEVAS. 6 abril, 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. ********************************************************** LACU monthly Board meeting/ Reunion Mensual del board de LACU. Just a friendly reminder that Friday's monthly meeting has been re-scheduled for this Sunday, April 9, in the morning at 9:00 a.m. at Panera Bread in Oakland (the one in the hotel on Boulevard of the Allies). La junta mensual de LACU tomara lugar este domingo por la maniana en el Panera de Oakland (el que esta en el hotel). Alli nos vemos a las 9:00 a.m. Gracias. Erika. All are invited/Todos estan invitados. www.lacunet.org ******************************************************** Latin American Film Series: Paloma de Papel (Peru, 2003) Introduction by Marco Velarde (93 minutes, not rated, some violence & strong language) Date: Saturday, April 8, 2006. Time: 3:50 - 6:00 pm *All films are free and open to the public Location: Frick Fine Arts Building, 1st Floor Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh For more information: Luz Amanda Villada, lavst12@ucis.pitt.edu, 412 648 7394 Sponsored by CLAS and the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) ************************************ 5TH Annual Brazilian Festival at the University of Pittsburgh. William Pitt Union, 6 PM TO MIDNIGHT- Food, dance, and music. $2.00 donation. ************************************* International Evening of Music and Dance at Goodwill Industries of Pittsburgh on the Friday, the 7th of April at 6:30 p.m. (412) 390-2308. The donation of $5 for the event includes international dessert buffet and the entertainment! It should be a wonderful international event!! Jackie Abel-Stavropoulos, Program Manager/Tutor Trainer. Goodwill Literacy Initiative. 2600 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh (Southside). *********************************** Grammy-Award Nominees PLENA LIBRE at the Byham Theater, Sunday, April 9, 2006, at 7 p.m. Tickets ($10.50 and $25.50) to this Trust Presents event are available to be purchased at the Box Office at Theater Square (655 Penn Avenue), online at www.pgharts.org and the Trust ticketing line, (412) 456-6666. Groups of ten or more may call (412) 471-6930. Going against the currents of the Latin commercial music scene, which was mostly centered on salsa and ballads, this Afro-Rican group of 13 members presented a different and relatively unknown genre to many parts of the world. In the past few years, Plena Libre was nominated three times for the Grammies, and has received many awards in their native Puerto Rico. For more information, please visit www.plenalibre.com ************************************
Almuerzo a Beneficio de las Hermanas de
San Jose. Almuerzo anual el 20 de mayo de *********************************** SPANISH STORYTIME: Cuentos y Canciones en Español The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland and Volunteers from PNC Bank are hosting a monthly Spanish Storytime. Children will hear stories in Spanish complete a related arts and crafts project. This storytime is for all ages and will be done in the Spanish language. It is for those who know and understand Spanish, for those who would like to hear this language, or for those who want something different! Starting at 11:00 am on the following dates: April 15,2006. May 20, 2006. ************************************* The Latino Catholic Community of the Diocese of Pittsburgh will observe Semana Santa or Holy Week with the traditional religious rites of Good Friday. On Good Friday, April 14 the Liturgy of the Passion of the Lord with Adoration of the Cross and Holy Communion will begin at 6:00 PM. This service will be followed by the colorful and solemn Outdoor Procession with the images of Christ in the Tomb and the Sorrowful Mother. The Pesame or Condolences to the Sorrowful Virgin will follow. All services will be offered in Spanish at Saint Hyacinth Church, 3201 Craft Place, Oakland. For more information call 412.578.0402. All are invited to attend. ************************************** TAX TIME** Tax preparation done by Timothy Smith, responsible and reasonable I have been doing taxes for 10 years and I am knowledgeable in all aspects of tax preparation including resident and non-resident alien tax preparation. Se habla espanol. (412) 343-6321. (412) 877-2763. Tim. timothy220@adelphia.net ************************************** CINCO DE MAYO. Shenandoah Elementary School Celebrates CINCO DE MAYO. MEXICO, PUERTO RICO*BRAZIL*CUBA*VENEZUELA*PERU*ARGENTINA*and more. Latin American Night. Friday, May 5, 2006. At Shenandoah Elementary, 700 Idaho Avenue. Verona, Pennsylvania 15147. From 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. (412) 795-1515 school info. Additional info. contact Gloria (412) 576-2510. TYPICAL DANCE SHOWS from: Cuba, Perú, Venezuela, and Argentina! TYPICAL FOODS from: Cuba, Puerto Rico, Perú, Argentina, Venezuela, and more. DANCE LESSONS: Salsa, Cha-cha, and Merengue! Simple, easy steps. FUN: Latin American games face painting, balloon drop, native crafts, native music and more! The children will also be working on a Peruvian mask in their art class that will compete for a prize that night! ************************************** Job: The Pew Charitable Trusts State Policy Initiatives Career Opportunities Senior Associate, State Policy Initiatives (2) (One position based in Washington, D.C., and one in Philadelphia) This position will be involved in creating and implementing projects to improve state policy. Project Associate, Partnership for America's Economic Success (Washington, D.C.) The Partnership is a $3 million, two-year project to make children the top economic priority of the US, starting by ascertaining the economic value to the nation of programs focused on children prenatal to five years old. Project Manager, Initiative on Public Safety and Corrections (Washington, D.C.) The Initiative on Public Safety and Corrections supports in-depth research and analysis and public and policy-maker education to help states increase public safety, reduce corrections spending and hold offenders accountable. Research Manager, Pew Center on the States (Washington, D.C.) Within the State Policy Initiatives, the Trusts operates the Pew Center on the States, which helps the institution and other funders advance effective policy approaches to critical issues facing the states by providing research, reporting, dissemination, convening and more. For full description of these positions and application procedures, please visit our website www.pewtrusts.org and click on "Careers @ Pew.” The Pew Charitable Trusts serves the public interest by providing information, advancing policy solutions and supporting civic life. Based in Philadelphia, with an office in Washington, D.C., the Trusts will invest $204 million in fiscal year 2006 to provide organizations and citizens with fact-based research and practical solutions for challenging issues. ***********************************
Job: Position Announcement: LATINO COORDINATOR.
House Democratic Caucus. Assist legislator(s) by designing and coordinating a
statewide Latino network to be used to further House Democratic goals and
issues. Travel to various House legislative districts necessary to complete
assignments is required. Meet with Democratic Members and staff to investigate
opportunities for Latino outreach in a legislative district (areas with Latino
populations). Research and prepare appropriate and thoughtful written responses
to constituent inquires that reflect only the Member’s wishes, position, or
legislative record on various public policy issues *********************************** 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 October!!!
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