LACU NUEVAS. 12 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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The latest issue of NOTICIERO July-September 2006 has been issued. NOTICIERO is the Latino news in the Pittsburgh region.  Members of LACU will get a hard copy in the mail.

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LACU Spanish Luncheons in downtown Pittsburgh. Practice Your Spanish!!! Cuzamil Mexican Restaurant. 500 Liberty Avenue. Downtown Pittsburgh. 412-642-2000. Call restaurant to RSVP. 12 Noon. Friday, July 14, 2006. www.lacunet.org

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Congratulations David I. Gonzalez, Esq., on his official appointment as the Pennsylvania Governor's Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs (GACLA) Allegheny County Commissioner.

David is now the Allegheny County direct link with Harrisburg for on-going GACLA projects.

Presently, CPT Gonzalez is conducting a tour in Honduras as Command Judge Advocate for Joint Task Force-Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base.  He can be reached at digonzo5@yahoo.com.

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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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Governor Rendell to speak with PIIN on major issues ON Friday, July 14, 2006.  10:00-11:00 a.m., in the Ryan Room of the Zappala College Center on the East Campus of La Roche College.

We will be joined by participants in the Gamaliel Foundation National Leadership Training, which is being held on the La Roche campus next week. La Roche College is located at 9000 Babcock Boulevard, which exits off McKnight Road (Hwy 19) north of Pittsburgh. (Directions to LaRoche are attached.) Free parking is available. piin2001@aol.com
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Entrepreneurial Thursdays. July 13, 2006. DOWE’S on 9^th Street, downtown Pittsburgh. 5:30-8:00pm. Theme:"Ventures in Franchising" Co-hosted by Joe Weis and David Dietrich representing The Franchisee Forum. Featured Musicians:Jessica Lee, Vocals (www.jessicaleesong.com); ChrisHemingway, Alto Saxophone; Roy Ruzika, Guitar; Gordon Grottenthaler, Drums; TonyDePaolis, Bass. Panelists: 1.    Joe Weis, Lynch Weis, LLC. &  David Dietrich, Family Business Center Advisor, NexTier Bank, representing The Franchisee Forum (www.franchiseforum.org). 2.     Tom Winters- The UPS Store- Area Franchisee  (www.theupsstore,com).3.     Brian Kanterman, Owner - Sparkling Image Franchise (www.sparkling-image.com). 4.     Jon and Julie Flagg- Regional Developers- Massage Envy (www.massageenvy.com). 5.    Jim Boltz,  Owner - Minuteman Press (www.minutemanpress.com).

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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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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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La Biblioteca de Beechview ofrece programas para niños en español! Sabado, 22 de Julio y 26 de Agosto 11:00 a.m. Habra cuentos, canciones, y juegos. Completamente gratis. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh- Beechview  1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. 412-563-2900. Niños y Niñas y Toda la Familia estan invitados.

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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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Nicaraguan Coffee at Giant Eagle from Building New Hope, a non-profit organization in the Pittsburgh region. Look for us at the new District Market Giant Eagle on Centre Ave. We have a GREAT display at the end of the coffee aisle, (across from Starbucks coffee, next to the instant potatoes!!). Barbara Wein, Building New Hope. buildnewhope@earthlink.net

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NEW SALSA Y MERENGUE 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!!! Global Links recovers surplus medical supplies and equipment from U.S. donor organizations and distributing them to needy healthcare providers in hospitals and clinics in Dominican Rep, Cuba, Bolivia, Honduras, etc.  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). - African Dance at the Ice House Artist Studios in Lawrenceville 
Saturdays, 2:30 -4:00pm (June 24 - July 29), $12 per session (Register required). - 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!  To register, call (412-478-8146) or email me at info@tracieyorkedance.com

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I am Jenny Yu and I am trying to find a Spanish tutor for my son (11 years old) in summer. Can you help me out? Jenny.  Yu.J@mellon.com   412-234-0810   

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

Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com

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Brazil Business Breakfast. Thursday, July 27, 2006. 8:00 – 10:00 am. Duquesne University-SBDC, 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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Lilly Abreu Shows: Tarentum Summer Concert Series - WEDNESDAY July 12, 2006 @ 7pm

Riverview Memorial Park in Tarentum (near the Pittsburgh Mills) 28N, Exit 14, Rt. 366 (Bull Creek Road),  First Avenue Exit, McKee Street. FRIDAYS at JACKSONS  ~ SUMMER OF 2006. July 14, August 4 and 25.  8:00PM to 11PM. Lilly Abreu, voice. This sophisticated restaurant is located in the South Point, next to the Hilton Hotel.

http://www.experiencejacksons.com

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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. chamber@pmahcc.org, 412 628 8394.

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Warwick and I are writing to invite you to an Orientation for a new “Cohousing Project” – in Pittsburgh. Cohousing is a concept that began in Denmark to help revive community in

neighborhoods.  There are already hundreds of cohousing communities in Europe and over 70 in the US.  The cohousing movement has grown directly out of peoples' dissatisfaction with the sense of individual isolation caused by urban crowding and suburban sprawl.  Cohousing communities are intentional, collaborative neighborhoods designed and managed by the residents.  Unlike some intentional communities, cohousing members do NOT share income, religious or political views. To learn more about cohousing go to: www.cohousing.org  We are active in a small group that is seeking to establish the first cohousing community in Pittsburgh. We are only six households at present and want and need to grow!  Ideally, our community will be 20-25 households.  We are open to everyone - families, singles, couples, young, old, straight, gay, all ethnicities and races.  Please come on Saturday, July 29 to learn more - find out if this might be

for you! Date: Saturday, July 29. Time: 10-12 noon. Location: Nuin Center, 5655 Bryant St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Highland Park area. RSVP: By phone, 412-247-5291 or to this email: whardman@stargate.duq.edu  before July 21.  After July 21 (when we leave for vacation), contact Jane Critchfield at 412-963-1971 or to this email: Janecritchfield@aol.com In case you cannot come to this orientation there will be another in the fall. If you have questions and want to know more, call us!  Feel free to forward this to anyone you think might be interested. We'd love to have you be part of this exciting new community. Wendy Hardman and Warwick Powell. 412-247-5291 WPowell@InterLINKbusiness.com

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JOB: Mi cunado Joe Rozman esta buscando Secretaria Ejecutiva que hable Portugues, Espanol e Ingles. Se puede comunicar al telefono 724 741-6680. La Compania se llama Multi Servis en Cranberry Twp. Si tenes alguna persona por favor hace pasar la vos y que se comunique con el lo mas pronto posible. Gracias. Norma Rozman

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Outdoor Bilingual Job Fair. PNC Bank is seeking Spanish-English speakers to join them!. If you possess excellent customer service experience and speak fluent Spanish and English, please visit us at our: Thursday, July 20, 2006 11:00am - 6:00pm 249 Fifth Avenue Outside between One and Two PNC Plaza • Competitive salary • Comprehensive benefits • Language pay Premium • 401 (k) with company match • Monthly incentive bonuses • Paid training program • Tuition reimbursement • Day and evening shifts If you are unable to attend the Job Fair, please submit your resume ! by visiting our web site at www.pnc.jobs  . We are an EOE, Drug/Smoke-Free Employer.

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JOB: International Marketing Analyst. Center for Global Competitiveness (CGC). Saint Francis University Small Business Development Center(SBDC) seeks a marketing analyst.  Duties include client consulting, assistance with marketing plans, selling strategies, market research activities, maintaining necessary records and working cooperatively with other assistance providers, among others.  Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in marketing or related field,

experience in international marketing and/or international business strongly preferred as well as experience in working with small to medium sized businesses.  Fluency in another language helpful.  Applicants should send a letter of application, resume and the names/addresses of three

references to: Vanessa E.Rieker, Senior Consultant, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Center for Global Competitiveness, Saint Francis University, P.O.Box 600, Loretto, PA 15940-0600. (814) 472-3114. (814) 472-3202 fax. vrieker@francis.edu

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JOB: Information Coordinator - Professional needed to work with the System of Care Initiatives (SOCI), which is a comprehensive program of mental health and other support services designed to meet the multiple and changing needs of children and adolescents with Serious Emotional Disturbances (SED) and their families.  * Designing new databases in SPSS and/or Microsoft Access to facilitate data collections, analysis and reporting.  Importing and extracting data from a variety of databases and platforms.  Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in research, policy and planning, information management or similar field, plus 1-2 previous experience in data analysis and managing information, preferably in the social services field.  Proficiency in analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and knowledge of statistical analysis, proficiency in working with relational databases and proficiency in software packages, specifically SPSS, Access, Excel and PowerPoint.  Some local and distant travel as required.  Interested candidates should 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

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