LACU NUEVAS. 18 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.

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The Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce presents on April 18th at 6 p.m. at National City Center: Immigration - the Path to Growth Western Pennsylvania by Jacqueline B. Martinez, Esq. Space is limited, so please RSVP to chamber@pmahcc.org by 4/14/2006. National City Center 20 Stanwix St. 12th floor. Downtown Pittsburgh PA.

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Sacred Heart School - Ambassador Request form - Be an AMBASSADOR. Help Celebrate Children of the World International Door Day On May 3rd at Sacred Heart Elementary School – Shadyside. AMBASSADORS are needed on May 3rd for any 40min  presentation between the hours of 9am – 2pm during the school day. Share your heritage with us on a topic that interests you & illustrates your culture in a classroom setting. Bring any visual aids you wish. (Currency, Pictures/slides, map, flags, music). cthieman@comcast.net.  (Transportation provided as needed)

Christine Thieman – Director of International Program. Sacred Heart Elementary – 3205 Emerson St.- Pgh., Pa. 15206. Contact Phone: 412-731-0495.

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Next GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING. Sabado/Saturday, April 22. Panera Bread. Blvd. of the Allies, Oakland. (Free Parking). Need help on different tasks / Deseas Ayudar en la Planeacion de la GALA?

1) To set up the on-line RSVP process

2) To do the data entry of the RSVP list to keep it up-to-date, receive mailed responses

3) To promote the sale of tickets

4) Handle seating and registration, be point person at GALA night.

gala@lacunet.org  

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Latin American Film Festival – Free - SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2006. Time: 3:30 — 6:00 p.m.

“NO TE MUERAS SIN DECIRME ADÓNDE VAS”. (Argentina)(1995). 130 minutes-PG

Introduction of film by Jeff Poole.  FOR more information about THE films go to:

WWW.UCIS.PITT.EDU/EVENTS or to WWW.LACUNET.ORG

FREE TO THE PUBLIC.  LUZ AMANDA VILLADA, LAVST12@UCIS.PITT.EDU

412-648-7394

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PURO QUESO JAZZ QUARTET. Thursday April 20, 2006 at Bossa Nova. 6pm-9pm  

$25 donation at the door includes: Tapas, Cocktails & Live Latin Rhythms. PLUS a special $5,000.00 gift certificate raffle for Louis Anthony Jewelers and a 50/50 raffle!! Wear Red for a fabulous DOOR PRIZE! ALL door proceeds will help with expenses for the Annual Red Cross "Red Tie Affair" held on April 29th at the Westin Convention Center Hotel. Ann & Robin

Bossa Nova ~ 123 7th Street, Downtown ~ 412.232.3030. www.puroquesojazz.com

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CMU-[SALSA] Carnival Party April 20 @ 10pm-2am, @ TEQUILA WILLIES – Strip District. Buy tickets TODAY. The 3 hottest organizations on campus TSA, SALSA and SASA are bringing you the FIRST and biggest party of CARNIVAL 2006 at the 3 hottest clubs of Pittsburgh. Check out pics of the spots here: http://www.pghnightlife.com

$7 presale (IN FRONT OF DOHERTY Hall-CMU ALL WEEK, WEATHER PERMITTING (UCenter-CMU if its raining). $10 at the door, one price to hop all three clubs. 18 to party 21 to Bacardi. email radirisd w/ any questions radirisd@andrew.cmu.edu

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Event: Speaker: Enrique Morones. "Immigration Talk & Discussion: What's Your Position?"

What: Informational Meeting.  Host: SALSA (The Spanish and Latin American Student Association). CMU. When: Tuesday, April 25 at 6:30pm. Where: Carnegie Mellon University, Porter Hall 100. Refreshments will be served. Enrique Morones is the founder of Border Angels in San Diego, California.  Border Angels is a non-profit organization supporting humanity. cbetanco@andrew.cmu.edu

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Sabado Latino Infantil-Country of Focus: Puerto Rico- Saturday, April 29, 2006. Time:  2:00 – 5:00pm.  Place: Toy Lending Library.  5401 Center Ave. Rear. Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.  (412) 628-4430. Bilingual interactive play, crafts, dance and more… Historia “Juan Bobo”, Aprende a bailar SALSA, Manualidad: colorea a el “coqui.” There will be a small taste of Puerto Rico served: “Zorrullos de Maíz” and “Pastelillos de Guayaba.”  Please bring a non-alcoholic drink to share. Program is in Spanish - All ages welcome! www.lacunet.org

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Latin Dances at the Gateway Clipper boats. Mayo 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 2006. If you want to dance, Si deseas bailar, contacta a Salome Gutierrez, salome+@pitt.edu

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CINCO DE MAYO festival. Friday/Viernes 5 de Mayo, 2006. Time: 6:00pm – 10:30pm

Taco Loco Mexican Restaurant. Location: Taco Loco. 2700 Jane St & 27th & Carson St.- South Side. Tel.: 412-488-8858. Southside of Pittsburgh. Dances, Music, people from Latin America. Info: Victor Ruiz, viridianno@hotmail.com and/or visit LACU. www.lacunet.org

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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! gloriarodzransom@hotmail.com

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The Sanctuary Club Proudly Presents David Hidalgo, Cuatro Venezolano and Voice. The Sounds of Venezuela. Saturday May 6, 2006. 7 PM to 9 PM. $8 at the door. Followed by DJ Latin Dancing 9 PM to 2 AM. Sanctuary Club, 1620 Penn Avenue, Strip District, 412-263-2877 info: 412-388-0778.

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Almuerzo a Beneficio de las Hermanas de San Jose. Almuerzo anual el 20 de mayo de
2006 a partir de las 11:00AM hasta las 3:30PM en el Hotel Sheraton Square.  El costo es de $25.00 por persona. Incluye lunch completo, boleto para una rifa especial, y premios. Si quieren participar avise a Hermana Janice. Les pido su ayuda para promover este evento y vender algunos boletos de rifa. Este evento es de gran ayuda para las Hermanas de San Jose Gracias, Sister Janice janvandernec@comcast.net

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MOVING SALE/VENTA MOTIVO VIAJE

Contacto: María Victoria (412-441-5392) all for pick-up on April 20/2006 (todo para ser entregado el 20 de Abril)

Para La venta las cosas que se listan a continuación; y todo aquello que hay en una casa luego de 6 largos años, vengan, miren y escojan!!

And everything else you have accumulated after six long years, come and see!

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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 October!!!