LACU NUEVAS. 10 AGOSTO, 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. 6TH Annual GALA- A Celebration of LACU’s 20^th anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Month. The largest gathering of the Latino Spirit in Pittsburgh!! December 16, 2006. Hilton Hotel.

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Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales in Pittsburgh. World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh

Special Event: Stopping Terrorists Before they Strike: The Justice Department's Power of Prevention. Wednesday, August 16, 2006. Reception: 8:00-8:30 a.m. Program: 8:30-9:15 a.m..
Cost: $20.00. Location: Omni William Penn Hotel, Monongahela Room, 530 William Penn Place, downtown Pittsburgh. Register online, or RSVP by phone 412-281-7970, fax 412-281-1795, or e-mail programs@worldaffairspittsburgh.org. Payment upon registration is preferred.

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August 10, 2006. Entrepreneurial Thursdays. DOWE’s on 9^th Street. Downtown Pittsburgh. Theme:"Ventures in Entertainment Technology".  Featured Musicians:Jessica Lee, Vocals (www.jessicaleesong.com); ChrisHemingway, Alto Saxophone; Roy Ruzika, Guitar; Gordon Grottenthaler, Drums;Ronald Wingfield, Bass.  Panelists:  1.Jesse Schell, CEO, Schell Games, LLC (www.schellgames.com);  Design Director, Sim Ops Studios, Inc. (www.simopsstudios.com) & Asst. Prof. of Entertainment Technology, CMU Entertainment Technology Center (www.etc.cmu.edu).  2. Eric Brown, CEO, Impact Games. (www.ImpactGames.com).

3. Jessica Trybus, CEO - Etcetera Edutainment, Inc. (www.etceteraedutainment.com) and Edutainment Director - CMU's Entertainment Technology Center (www.etc.cmu.edu).      

4. Seema Patel, CEO - Interbots LLC (www.interbots.com). 5. CINEMANIX PRODUCTIONS - BRYAN E. SCIBELLI, President / Visual Effects Director. (http://cinemanix.com).

6. TINA BLAINE, Musical Interactivist  (See  http://www.jamodrum.net).

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Salsa Night at PNC Park - This event, prior to the game against the St. Louis Cardinals, will showcase the rich culture of the Hispanic and Latino communities in the Pittsburgh area. Features of this exciting evening include salsa instructions and dance from 10 local professional dances as well as salsa dancing and fun for all attending. Date: Friday, August 11, 2006. Time: 5:30 - 7:05 p.m. (dancing will continue to the start of the game). Location: PNC Park, 115 Federal Street, North Shore. For more information: Chaz Kellem, 412 325 4488, chaz.kellem@pirates.com

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Seminar on H1-B Visa on Sept. 26, from 8:30am to 1:00pm. The workshop will be held in the Duquesne University Student Union, in the Duquesne Room. There will be an attorney from Cohen & Grigsby, Mr. Matthey Phillips, one executive or company owner that has recently obtained H1-B visas for some of their employees, one foreign national student who has recently graduated with a Master's Degree and whose employer obtained a H1-B visa for him/her.  Also there will be several graduating international students there who are interested in staying and working in the Pittsburgh region.  Attendees will be provided with a continental breakfast and lunch. Fee: $35.00. Interested parties can RSVP to the Duquesne University Chrysler Corp. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) by calling 412-396-6233 or e-mailing duqsbdc@duq.edu

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The 27th Annual Latin American & Caribbean Festival – Sept. 30, 2006. Come and enjoy music, food, dance, and children’s activities from Latin America and the Caribbean. The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) and the Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH) are sponsoring the life-size paintings, Mayan Procession, by Winifred Godfrey (the featured artist at the festival this year).  Bring your family and friends for a wonderful day!! Time: 1:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Location: William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh. For more information: Luz Amanda Villada by e-mail at lavst12@ucis.pitt.edu, phone at 412 648 7394 or visit http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/clas/ for updated information. Sponsored by The Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS), Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), and Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH). www.lacunet.org

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Eres inmigrante y deseas abrir tu propio negocio?, Program to help Immigrants Open Businesses in Pittsburgh!!!. Contacta al PIE. Pittsburgh Immigrants Entrepreneurs. Martha Benson. bensonm@duq.edu  Tel. 412-396-6233.

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Room to share in Townhouse in Mount Washington. One block from Grandview Ave. on Busline $ 300 + share utilitilies (gas/elect.) email: guiliguero@yahoo.com

Rento cuarto en casa en Mount Washington. A una cuadra de Grandview Ave. on busline $300 + share utilities (gas/luz). email: guiliguero@yahoo.com

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Estoy rentando viviendas en el sector de Carrick, mi nombre es Mary Ramirez y mi numero de cellular es 412-513 5844, muchas gracias. Mary Ramirez [mailto:macoramirez@hotmail.com]

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Pittsburgh Venezuela Association. 1^st Golf Outing Fundraiser. September 9, 2006. Time: 9:00am. Lenape Heights Golf Course. 950 Golf course Rd. Ford City, PA 16226. Prices: $60.00 per player. Info: public_relations@pvanet.org Tel. 267-257-2883. www.pvanet.org Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering.

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We are looking for volunteers for clerical and maintenance jobs. Also, occasionally helping people with disabilities at events and moving into the community from nursing homes. Three Rivers Center for Independent Living at (412) 371-7700 x 124. cvuono@TRCIL.ORG Coleen Vuono

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Hi!  I am an educator at South Hills Middle School in Pittsburgh.  We are hosting a multi-cultural fair here at the school on Saturday, August 26th from 1-4 pm.  Our goal is to educate the children and adults, of the communities in which we serve, about the many different cultures that exist in their communities and also around the world.  We plan on having stations/tents set up of the different cultures consisting of artifacts, photos, history, possibly food, etc.  Anything that will help educate the people of these communities.  I am hoping that you could assist me in making this program a success.  As educators we believe that the children and adults practice prejudice and discrimination out of sheer ignorance and it is our job to teach those who lack this knowledge.  Thank you for your time. Tim Pail. Student Services Assistant, South Hills Middle School. 412-572-8130. tpail1@pghboe.net

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Venta de Camara Digital: $100. Sale of Digital Camera: $100. Polaroid 5.1 MP. 4X Digital Zoom. Contact roscanita23@yahoo.es

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My name is YaVonne King; I am a student at the Westmoreland County Community College and president of the Cultural Awareness Club located in Youngwood, Pa, which is located approximately 10 minutes southwest of Greensburg. The purpose of our organization is to bring cultural events to the college that will assist in developing awareness of the diverse cultures here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. I am looking for any individuals or organizations that may be interested in doing presentations of any kind for our club on any country and/or culture. You can reach me at : kingy@wccc.mailcruiser.com

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New NASA Scholarship Application – “MUST” - $1 million to be awarded! Hispanic College Fund has just been awarded a $1.75 million grant from NASA to for a new scholarship, internship & mentorship program, MUST - Motivating Undergraduates in Science & Technology. Recipients will be awarded HALF of tuition costs (not exceeding $10,000) and will include a mentorship program, academic support system and other resources and networks from the Hispanic College Fund (HCF), Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) and the United
Negro College Fund Special Programs (UNCFSP). Plus, MUST Scholars will receive a $5,000 stipend for a summer internship at a NASA facility! To apply you must hurry! The deadline is August 19, 2006 - the MUST application is entirely online, but requires an essay, a letter of
recommendation, resume and other documents. Do NOT start your online application at the last minute! Am I eligible?  To win a MUST scholarship you must be ?  pursuing a degree in science, engineering, technology, or mathematics ?  be a U.S. citizen ?  be studying at an accredited university in the U.S. or Puerto Rico for the 2006-2007 academic year ?  have earned and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. How do I apply?
Just go to www.hispanicfund.org <http://www.hispanicfund.org/>  or
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org   and click on the MUST Scholarship Program link to learn more and begin your application!

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Con Mujeres: Un programa dirigido a mujeres que han encontrado obstáculos para recibir servicios ginecológicos de calidad. El Primer Jueves de Cada Mes desde las 12:00 - 3:30 P.M.

Sin Necesidad de Cita Previa. Con Mujeres le permite consultar con una partera que sepa hablar español para un exámen ginecológico. Historia médica completa y exámen físico;  Exámen pélvico y pruebas tipo PAP Referidos para mamografía;  Planificación Familiar Natural e información sobre el reconocimiento de señales de fertilidad;  Anticonceptivos;  Asesoría previa al embarazo. Enfermedades Sexuales – pruebas y tratamiento;  Atención para la Menopausia.  Pagos por Servicios Ginecológicos Ofrecidos en “The Midwife Center” Se aceptan seguros privados y públicos. (Contamos con los formularios para solicitar cobertura de Asistencia Médica.) Si no está asegurada es posible que usted, basado en su nivel de ingresos y el tamaño de su familia, califique para tarifas reducidas y ajustables por nuestros servicios ginecológicos. Si tiene preguntas, puede hablar por teléfono al número debajo indicado y será atendida por una persona en español con horario de 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. el primer jueves de cada mes. 2825 Penn Avenue (En “The Strip District”) 412-321-6880. www.midwifecenter.org

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Children Just Like Me (Exhibit) based on the 1995 book written by Anabel Kindersley, features dioramas depicting the lives of 11 children from other countries: Egypt, Russia, Poland, India, Australia, Canada, Mongolia, Brazil, Kenya, Mexico and Vietnam. By exploring the dioramas -- which illustrate lifestyle aspects such as hobbies, housing and food -- children will learn about differences among cultures. Dates: Ongoing through September 10, 2006. Location: Pittsburgh Children's Museum, Allegheny Center, North Side. For more information: 412 322 5058.

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Peer Learning for Women-Owned Businesses - A Forum at Chatham College - Beginning August 15 & 17, 2006. Center for Women's Entrepreneurship - Roundtable discussions limited to 12 women business owners within non-compete industries. You'll exchange ideas, explore ways to answer challenges, and gain insight on growing your business over four monthly luncheons.

Yvonne Campos, President of Campos Inc, will facilitate the Peer Learning sessions.  Yvonne is the founder of the Women Presidents'Organization's Pittsburgh Chapter and for the past five years has facilitated a group of 20 women presidents whose companies earn $1 million to $15 million in annual revenues. Silver Level Cost: $195.00 for the four initial roundtables and lunch

Designed for women business owners with at least $500,000 in sales, but under $1 million. Discussions include access to capital, external advisors, technology and the workplace, and managerial skills. Monthly lunch roundtables begin Thursday, August 17 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and continue on September 21, October 19, and November 16. (Roundtables will continue in 2007.) Register by August 11. Space is limited.

Gold Level Cost: $295.00 for the four initial roundtables and lunch. Especially designed for women with revenues over $1 million in sales. Discuss business strategies, growth challenges, human resource issues, client challenges all in a confidential and facilitated environment. Monthly lunch roundtables begin Tuesday, August 15 from12:00-2:00 p.m. and continue on September 19, October 17, and November 14. (Roundtables will continue in 2007.) Register by August 11. Space is limited.  Register online at  www.chatham.edu/ccwe

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Latin Jazz with “Puro Queso” Jazz Quintet: Victor Ruiz. viridianno@hotmail.com Dates: Every Thursday. Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. Location: Bossa Nova, 123 Seventh Street, Downtown Pittsburgh. Contact: 412 232 3030, www.bossanovapgh.com
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Weekly Language Classes/Practice Sessions: Location: Tango Cafe, 5806 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill. Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com Spanish Level I – III, English practice, Spanish conversations. Tuesdays thru Saturdays. $3.00 per class. Time: 7:00 p.m.

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English as a Second Language (ESL). All levels welcome. Dates: Every Thursday. Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Location: First Trinity Evangelical-Lutheran Church, 535 N. Neville Street, Oakland

Contact: 412 683 4121, ERA@FirstTrinity.net 

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

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Latin Nights with Azucar Latin Band. Dates: Every Thursday. Time: Dance lessons from 8:30 - 9:30 p.m., Show from 9:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Location: Dowe's on 9th, 121 Ninth Street, Downtown Pittsburgh. 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: Time: Dance lessons from 9:30 - 10:00 p.m. Dance from 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Location: The Dance Café, 120 Sixth Street, Downtown Pittsburgh. Cost: $5. Contact: 412 261 0441, www.thedancecafe.com

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Latin Music & Dance, Dates: Every Saturday. Time: 9:30 p.m. Location: Buon Giorno Cafe, 5 Market Square, Downtown Pittsburgh. Contact: 412 471 9158

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Salsa Party Dates: Every Saturday, Time: 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. (Free Salsa lesson 10:00 - 10:20 p.m.). Location: Dulce Cafe, 1627 Oak Grove Street, Swissvale. Cost: $5 at the door. Contact: 412 247 5944 or capiruleto@hotmail.com

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Bi-Monthly Salsa Dances, Dates: 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month. Time: Lessons from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., Music from 8:00 - 10:30 p.m. Location: The Edgewood Club, 1 Pennwood Avenue, Edgewood. Cost: $5 cover charge

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Shootz Café - Get out of the heat and enjoy the cool nights. South Side, East Carson St. 412.488.3820. Enjoy Caribbean Night every Saturday starting at 10pm/ Free parking next to the Birmingham Bridge. Enjoy dancing to Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and Cumbia. http://shootzcafe.com 

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Buon Giorno Café - 5 Market Street, Market Square - Downtown (next to Starbucks)
New venue for Latin music and dancing every Saturday in the summer, beginning June 24, 2006.  Music by DJ Paul Mitchell from 10:00 pm - ?  Outdoor dining, martini specials and salsa music all night long.  Free parking.   No cover charge.   For more information, call 412-471-9158.

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Guidelines to post an ad at LACU NOTICIERO, the bilingual newsletter of the Latin American Cultural Union -LACU-. Being a member of the Latino Roundtable initiative, which gathers together other Latino organizations and individuals in South Western Pennsylvania, LACU is working to become NOTICIERO the newsletter of the Latino community in the region.

NOTICIERO circulates quarterly (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec) and publishes articles and news about the Latin American community as well as other topics of interest in the region, the nation and abroad. The goal of NOTICIERO is to inform not only the Latino audience but also the community in general regarding what’s going on amid Latinos. NOTICIERO has print and on-line editions. The audience of NOTICIERO includes around 5000 readers among members and friends existing in LACU database, people consulting the on-line version through www.lacunet.org/noticiero.htm, and people reading the print issues circulating in Mexican and Latino restaurants, colleges/universities, libraries and the distribution lists of our partner organizations (5000 readers approximately). NOTICIERO also publishes advertisements. The fees to post an ad are as follows: *

Inside Page:

1/8 page (business card size):                 $30.00 page ad.

¼ page:                                                 $50.00 page ad.

½ page:                                                 $70.00 page ad.

1 full page:                                            $100.00 page ad.

Outside Page:  Add $5.00.  -  * $10.00 discount to LACU members.

If you or your company/organization is interested in posting an advertisement at NOTICIERO, please send inquiry to Chief Editor LACU, PO Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, or to noticiero@lacunet.org. Payment in full must be submitted prior to the 15th of the month. Make a check payable to LACU Noticiero, PO Box 19403, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.  Please mail your payment and e-mail the artwork (preferably in Power Point and in the size intended to publish).

JORGE ENRIQUE DELGADO, Editor/Director NOTICIERO.

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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. Dates: Every Thursday. Time: 6:05 - 7:00 p.m. 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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JOB: Responsible for outbound sales for merchants under $1.0Million in gross revenues. In addition to outbound sales, Representative responds to branch leads, development/presentation of proposals, and setting up accounts for the merchants under $1Million in gross sales via the telesales channel.

Personally responsible for providing exemplary customer service as first point of contact within company. Responsible for interacting with other areas of the business in order to pursue cross-sell opportunities.  Directly responsible for outbound sales and for developing leads and meeting sales quotas on behalf of the Telesales channel. Responsible for interacting with all internal functional areas related to the account sale process, as well as interacting with other Bank departments in an effort to build upon bank relationships. Responsible for negotiating and having the contract signed by the customer.  Minimum Associates  Business/Liberal Arts.  Victoria L. Kingsley

Western Region Professional Recruiter, PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. p: 412-762-8480

f:  412-762-3179. victoria.kingsley@pnc.com

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JOB: Community Organizer - Professional needed to work with youth and families to develop working relationships within the community among various human service agencies, partnerships and community organizations. Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent, plus a background working with youth and family.  A broad understanding of children with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) from birth to 6 years and challenges to family life is also important.  Act 33 and 34 clearances and a valid driver’s license are required.

JOB: Eligibility Specialist - Professionals in the Social Work field needed to conduct income eligibility assessments to determine the financial responsibility of clients whose child has been placed in out of home care.  Individuals will perform duties in both an office setting (35% of the time) and through home visits (65% of the time). Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, plus previous work experience in a child serving or human services setting. Transportation is required.

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) 325-3423. Fax: (412) 261-5582

Email: careers@greatlakesresearch.com Website: http://www.greatlakesresearch.com

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JOB: Community Organizer, Location: Downtown. # of Openings: 1. Description:

Professional needed to work with youth and families to develop working relationships within the community among various human service agencies, partnerships and community organizations. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to facilitate cooperative relationships, succeed in cross-cultural situations and work independently within the community are necessary. The position will involve a great emphasis on helping communities to develop & support human service networks. A broad understanding of children with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) from birth to 6 years and challenges to family life is also important.  Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or equivalent, plus a background working with youth and family. Act 33 and 34 clearances and a valid driver’s license are required. Nneka Hawthorne, Community Development Coordinator, System of Care Initiatives, (412) 350-4946. nhawthorne@dhs.county.allegheny.pa.us

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JOB: Applicants must apply on line using the CDC Careers On-Line Application.  Instructions are included in the announcement in the "How to Apply" section of the vacancy announcement.

Current Federal Employees Apply Under HHS-CDC-T2-2006-0481

http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=46136419&aid=27186579-2776&WT.mc_n=MKT000125

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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!!! December 16, 2006. Hilton Hotel. Info. gala@lacunet.org

Congress has designated Hispanic Heritage Month as September 15 to October 15 of each year.