LACU NUEVAS. 18 OCTUBRE, 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 20th anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Month. The largest gathering of the Latino Spirit in Pittsburgh!! December 16, 2006. Hilton Hotel.

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$3 Admission to Carnegie Science Center

 

Three Days only … admission to the SciTech Spectacular at Carnegie Science Center is only $3 from 3-5pm!  Valid Oct. 17-19.

The SciTech Spectacular is an interactive festival of what’s hot in science and technology, and it’s just plain fun!

Take an afternoon break and enjoy all that SciTech and the Science Center have to offer, including:

 

• Interactives from Pittsburgh’s hottest companies.

• Risk, the latest exhibit at the Science Center. 

• The Rinspeed Senso car. 

• A laser show in the new Buhl Digital Dome.

• A planetarium show, Kitchen Theater demonstration and more!

 

Please call Bernice Woodson at 412.237.1625 for more information. 

 

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Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Chamber of Commerce PMAHCC Meeting-

"Competency Based Hiring: A Strategy for Maximizing Employee Retention and Organizational Results"

by Dr. Alfred Schnur 

PCI Human Resource Consulting, Inc.

www.pci-hrconsulting.com

 

When: October 24th, 2006 @ 5:30 PM-8:30 PM

Where: National City Center, Downtown - 20 Stanwix St. 12th Floor

 

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Entre Dos Mundos ~ Between Two Worlds: Dia de los Muertos Installations: October 17th – November 13th

 

Mexico Lindo Mercado y Galeria de Artesanias will present installations of two Ofrendas, or altars, to commemorate the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos. Those being honored this year include: the late Mayor Robert E. O’Connor, Jr., Dr. Ezekiel C. Mobley Jr., founder of Hola!, the first Spanish-speaking TV program in Pittsburgh and a champion of Latin and African-American unity, and Dr. Eduardo Lozano, former librarian of the Hillman Library of the University of Pittsburgh, founder of the Library’s renowned Latin American Collection, as well as a gifted painter. Casualties of wars throughout the world are also being honored.

 

On the evenings of November 1st and 2nd we will be lighting the candles, serving hot chocolate and coffee, and will extend our hours until 8:30 p.m. We hope that you can join us!

 

Mexico Lindo Mercado y Galeria de Artesanias

2027 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

for more info call: 412.422.9984 or 877.422.1357    

or email: admin@mexicolindo.biz ●    www.mexicolindo.biz

 

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!Vengan a jugar!           Come out and play!

 

Sábado Latino Infantil

 

Sábado, 4 de noviembre de 2006 / Saturday, November 4, 2006

Country of focus / País de enfoque: Ecuador

2:00pm – 4:00pm

 

Place/Lugar: Toy Lending Library

5401 Center Ave. Rear

Pittsburgh, PA 15232

(412) 628-4430

 

Bring a dish from your country to share/Light refreshments will be served.

Traiga un plato de su país para compartir/habrán refrescos

 

Sábado, 6 de enero de 2007 / Saturday, January 4, 2007                     Brasil

Sábado, 3 de marzo de 2007 / Saturday, March 3, 2007                    Guatemala

 

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La Iglesia Bautista Hispana Pittsburgh-Oeste le invita a usted y familia a su Servicio

Especial de Inauguración para alabar y exaltar el santo nombre del Señor Jesús

 

La inauguración de Iglesia Bautista Hispana Pittsburgh-Oeste tendrá lugar  el domingo 22 de Octubre a las 3:00 PM, en el local de West Hills Baptist Church,  en el 259 Shafer Rd, Coraopolis PA. Actuación Especial de Mateo Lacy y el Ministerio Agua Viva. Además Luis David Díaz, director musical de nuestra Congregación. Director del Culto - Hermano Aldo Cueto 

 

Para más información, contacte al pastor Moisés Rosario en el teléfono

724-863-8101 ó en la dirección electrónica moirosa03@hotmail.com

 

-Favor de traer un plato típico de su país para compartirlo al final del Servicio-

 

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Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with La Escuelita Arcoiris

 A Spanish immersion preschool and kindergarten in Pittsburgh

 

Thursday, November 2, 2006 at ON Gallery

5005 Penn Avenue

Friendship/Garfield

5 -10 pm

 

$5 adults; FREE for kids!

 

featuring:

5 pm -- family-friendly crafts and tamales

6:45 pm -- altar procession and performance by La Escuelita students

7:45 pm -- music by the Vagabond Collective

9 pm -- musical performance by The Working Poor

 

Come dressed up as a skeleton or ghoul!

 

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Candombe, Tango, Milonga

An Extraordinary evening of Great Music

Tangueros de Ley with Dumisizwe Bhembe

Where: The Altar Club

Saturday November 4th 7pm

$10 at the door

 

The Altar Club

1620 PennAvenue

Pittsburgh,PA15222

412-263-2877

 

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You are invitated to the Latin American Studies Symposium sponsored by the Latin American Studies Committee at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, Edinboro, PA on Saturday, March 3, 2007.  The goal of the symposium is to bring together educators and people interested in Latin American Studies to present, discuss and share valuable ideas in education related to Latin America. Submit Proposals on http://las.edinboro.edu by December 8, 2006.

 

Contact information is available from the web site: http://las.edinboro.edu

 

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¡Venta de computadoras!

$230 Sistema de computadora complete * Incluye impuestos

Viernes, 20 de Octubre

10:00am - 3:00pm*

*Mientras haya existencias

Lugar: Pittsburgh Public Schools (Head Start Program) & Hill House Association * Kaufmann Auditorium * 1835 Centre Avenue

 

On Friday, October 20, Per Scholas together with the Pittsburgh Head Start Program and Hill House Association will host a One Day Computer Sale at the Hill House on Centre Avenue. Per Scholas is a non-profit organization, headquartered in New York City, with a rich 12-year history of offering computers to low-income families and schools.  We also have an office in Miami and I am a rep in Baltimore (I'm also a Pittsburgh native).  This year, we have teamed up with Head Start in various cities to offer "Computers to the Community" - an outreach campaign to bring reasonably priced technology to family homes, especially those families with young children. Pittsburgh is our next tour stop after visiting Washington, DC, Toledo, Baltimore and Miami.

 

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The 33rd National Conference of Puerto Rican Women (NACOPRW) will take place from Nov. 10 - Nov. 12th in Harrisburg. NACOPRW is very excited to come to Pennsylvania and we are very excited to have them here!

NACOPRW is still seeking ads, sponsors, and exhibits from the local area. If you are interested in placing ads in their program or have a booth at the conference, please visit: http://www.nacoprw.com

 

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Niños, Niñas y Toda la Familia Vengan a la Biblioteca!

Habrá Cuentos, Canciones y Juegos. Todo en Español y Completamente Gratis.

 

Carnegie Library-Beechview 412-622-3122                                                   

1910 Broadway Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216

Sábados, 11 am                                                             

23 de Septiembre                                                            

28 de Octubre

18 de Noviembre                                                          

 

Carnegie Library-Oakland 412-563-2900

4400 Forbes Ave. ,Pittsburgh, PA 15213 

Sábados, 11 am

30 de Septiembre

21 de Octubre

11 de Noviembre

 

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LOCALIZATION FUSION SOCIETY is returning to the Greater Pittsburgh Area!

 

WHO: all localization professionals at all levels are welcome (from client-side translation managers to internationalization software engineers and from vendor-side project managers to agency executives and lead translators –or anyone who has an interest in the industries dealing with foreign languages!)

WHAT great networking in your own city, dinner, dessert & cocktails

WHEN Wednesday, October 25th 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM

WHERE Luma8 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall, PA 15215 ~ 412.781.0355

COST US$25 per person *

RSVP by Friday, October, 20th

*This is payable to Luma for your selections against a fixed menu consisting of one cocktail, soup or salad, entrée, dessert – including gratuities. Luma will offer a cash bar for the remainder of the event.

Free on-street parking is available after 5 PM on Brilliant Avenue.

 

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All the way from the West Coast, Erika Luckett comes to Pittsburgh for the evening to share her special brand of jazz, blues and latin infused original music. An evening NOT to be missed. Special guest, Besame, Pittsburgh's own local band specializes in music from Latin America, with emphasis on the sounds of Colombia. $10 admission

 

Erika Luckett (with local band Besame opening)

Thursday, November 16, 2006 at Modern Formations

4919 Penn Avenue . Pittsburgh PA 15224

www.modernformations.com

412.362.0274

 

You can check out Erika's music at: www.myspace.com/erikaluckett or www.erikaluckett.com

Read more about Besame at: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06204/707404-42.stm

 

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Clínica Pediátrica Gratuíta - Free Pediatric Clinic
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Care Mobile - Birmingham Clinic
Dates / Fechas: Saturdays October 28th, November 18th and December 2nd. Sábados Octubre 28, Noviembre 18 y Diciembre 2.
Time / Hora: 10 AM a/to 12:30 PM
Location / Lugar: Salvation Army (Centro de Donaciones) 54 S. 9th Street South Side Pittsburgh,
More Information / Mayor información 412-692-6000 opción 8

 

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Sunday, October 22, 2006

Concert: Organ Music from South of the Border

Dr. James Welch, university organist and lecturer in Music at California's Santa Clara University, will play "Music from South of the Border" at Heinz Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh.  He is performing under the auspices of the prestigious Organ Artists Series and Pitt's Center for Latin American Studies.  The concert will be preceded by a 45-minute lecture/demonstration in the Chapel.  Come early to meet the performer, who will tell a tale or two about how he discovered some of the pieces he will play.  The concert itself will be a festival of music that will include works by Mexico's Estrada, Galindo-Dimas and Noble; Argentina's Ginastera; Brazil's Camin, Nepomunceno and da Silva; and U.S. composers "near the border":  Diemer, Ashdown and Goemanne.

A reception will follow the performance.

Time: Lecture/Demonstration: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.

Recital: 4:00 p.m.

Location: Heinz Memorial Chapel, Fifth and Bellefield Avenues, Oakland

Cost: General Admission, $12 admission; Students, $2

For more information:  http://www.nauticom.net/~pghago/oas.shtml#programs

 

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Global Beats

Brazilian Heat with the return of Nation Beat from NYC

Date: Friday, November 3, 2006

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Location: Shadow Lounge, S. Highland Avenue & Baum Blvd., East Liberty

Cost: $5.00 cover

Sponsored by Arrepiabrasil.com

 

CD'S AND TICKETS TO THE ACOUSTIC AFRICA SHOW WILL BE RAFFLED. COURTESY OF

THE PITTSBURGH CULTURAL TRUST AND PUTUMAYO,

BOTH SUPPORTERS OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN PITTSBURGH...

 

THIS EVENING WILL HOLD A VERY SPECIAL MEANING, SO JOIN ME AND LIVE A NIGHT OF PURE BRAZILIAN ENERGY!

 

BRAZILIAN RADIO HOUR ON FRIDAYS WILL ALSO BE GIVING TICKETS TO GLOBAL BEATS, ACOUSTIC AFRICA AND OTHER SHOWS. 

FROM 6 TO 7 PM ON WRCT 88.3 FM.  THE STATION THAT HAS ALWAYS PLAYED EVERYTHING.....

 

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Tracie Yorke Dance http://www.tracieyorkedance.com

Feel like dancing? ...
Remember our classes are always mixed level and feature *live percussion. We welcome all shapes, sizes and skill levels.
Each class requires a minimum of five (5) people to run, so go ahead and sign yourself up or reserve space for you and your friends!
Classes only $15. This week's classes include:

*Afro-Modern - Monday 6:30 - 8:00 pm
SOUL Steppin - Tuesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm
*Freestyle Salsa - Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm
*Brazilian Samba - Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 pm
*West African - Saturday 2:30 - 4:00 pm
*I CAN Drum: Drum Circle - Sunday 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Praise & Worship Dance - 5:00 - 6:30 pm

Tracie  *   412-478-8146  *   email: info@tracieyorkedance.com

 

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1ST VANGUARD MORTGAGE COMPANY is proud to serve the Pittsburgh Latin American community!  1-888-906-1212.  All lenders are NOT created equal.  As your PERSONAL MORTGAGE CONSULTANTS, we can provide:  FREE Same-day pre-approvals, 100% financing, First-time homebuyer counseling, and FREE Credit repair services.  Mortgage options include Residential purchase and refinance, Commercial and small business, Second homes and investment properties, Construction, etc.  Spanish-speaking loan officers are available to assist you.  Work with a lender that prides itself on earning – and keeping – your trust.  1st VANGUARD MORTGAGE COMPANY.  1-888-906-1212.  Frick Building, 437 Grant Street, Suite 918, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.  Visit our website:  www.1stvanguard.com.

 

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ALLEGHENY EYE CENTER. (AEC).  Dr. Jorge C. Bruno, MD.

 

846 California Ave.  Pittsburgh, PA 15202

Tel. 412-766-4800

Fax. 412-766-5514

www.alleghenyeye.com

 

DEDICADO A LA SALUD DE TUS OJOS.

Cirugía de Cataratas, Laser, Glaucoma, Experiencia y Excelencia profesional por 30 años.

Examinacion completa de ojos.

Lo esperamos para cualquier consulta en Espanol, Ingles e Italiano.

 

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PUMP and PITTSBURGH magazine/WQED are hosting this year's retro Hollywood themed event on Friday, November 10th at Piatt Place downtown (old Lazarus building). Chris Heinz is our emcee for the evening -- a night that includes a tribute to the 2006 honorees, music, food from vendors throughout the city, and drinks. You are welcome to dress for an evening out or in professional attire.

 

The event itself begins at 6 o'clock and is followed by an after party at Trilogy located directly across the street from Piatt Place.

In addition, an exclusive VIP reception begins at 5 o'clock. This includes the 40 honorees, along with our emcee Chris Heinz, special guests, and select vendors. Tickets are $100 for VIP, allowing attendees access to both the VIP reception and to the "40 Under 40" celebration itself. There are a limited number of VIP tickets available; advance purchase is strongly recommended to ensure a spot at this pre-party!

 

8th Annual “40 Under 40”

Piatt Place, 5th and Wood Streets, Downtown
After-Party at Trilogy
Friday, November 10, 2006; 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
*Awards ceremony begins promptly at 7:00 PM

Tickets: On sale at www.pump.org or 412-338-2133
$40 in advance, $50 at the door
$35/ticket for groups 10-19
$30/ticket for groups of 20+
VIP Tickets $100

 Event Emcee: Chris Heinz

Come Early: Complimentary food and drinks from great local restaurants!
Mingling with and meeting Pittsburgh's elite.
Free Pittsburgh Magazine featuring this year's 40 Under 40 Entertainment, prizes, and more!

Stay Late: Exclusive After-Party at Trilogy

 

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"Day of the Dead" Activities in Regent Square neighborhood - Community/WSCC Event - Fri. Oct. 27, 2006.  Community will be invited to bring family mementoes to Richmond/Sanders green for candlelight procession to WSCC. WSCC will create a Mexican altar in the room at the top of the entry stairs and display other Mexican decorations. A Mexican band will play music and there will be a dessert and coffee reception for attendees.  Swissvale and Point Breeze schools are interested in participating.  Business District Event - Sat. Oct. 28, 2006. Businesses can decorate their storefront with Mexican "Day of the Dead" decorations such as butterflies and marigolds.  CFCP and local schools could ask their children to create these decorations. Regent Square Theater will be asked to show Mexican movies.  Regent Square restaurants will be asked to have Mexican food specials.  Pre-Event Activities:  Write a brief history of the event and display in various locations in business district.  Create and distribute a colorful poster announcing event starting with something like:  "Regent Square - Experience if from all angles!; October's angle - Dia de los Muertos".  Write a PSA to distribute among local media asap.

Hold workshops at WSCC on Mexican and "Day of the Dead" foods.

David Green Regent Square Civic Association. 7604 Charleston Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1265

 

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The seminar about business/entrepreneur named "Are you ready to be entrepreneur" and "How start your business" will be on November 9th from 9:00 to 12:00. Its a free seminar "In Spanish" at Duquesne University. Martha Benson, Business Consultant, Small Business Development Center, Duquesne University. (412)396-6233. www.duq.edu/SBDC

 

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Also save the date for Saturday, December 16, 2006. Azucar is the main act for 20th Anniversary Gala & Benefit Dinner - Latin American Cultural Union. To purchase tickets: www.lacunet.org.  

Thursday's at Dowe's on 9th. www.doweson9th.com. 9:30pm to 1:30am. 8:30pm free dance lessons cover$7.00. We' would like to thank all the people that has purchased our CD, As you know, you can get Azucar CD on our performances, http://cdbaby.com/cd/azucar

 www.itunes.com  Espero verlos pronto, cariños y MUCHAS GRACIAS. Indira www.azucarband.com

 

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! LAM Systems, Inc., Microsoft®, and Intel® partner to show you the latest in the world of technology.

There is NO COST to participate in the LAM Technology Summit but you MUST REGISTER to attend!! Here's what you need to know…

WHAT:

LAM TECHNOLOGY SUMMIT

WHEN:

Friday, November 10, 2006
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration promptly from 8:15 AM to 8:45 AM

WHERE:

West Shore Country Club
100 Brentwater Road
Camp Hill, PA 17011

COST:

FREE

REGISTRATION:

Go to www.lamsystems.com
Note: If you have registered prior to receiving this invitation, it is not necessary to register again.
Registration deadline to attend is Monday, November 6, 2006

CONTENT:

LAM SYSTEMS, INC. Presents:

·  Why LAM?

·  Largest OEM System Builder located in PA

·  Customized Notebook Computer Program (VBI)

·  The LAM SPA Treatment

·  Unveiling of the ALL NEW E-STORE
Microsoft® Presents:

·  Windows Vista Operating System

·  The Top Features of Office 2007
Intel® Presents:

·  Dual-Core Xeon Processors

·  The New 5000 Series Server Platform, the next Generation Intel Server for Business

FEATURES:

·  Drawings will take place for a LAM Desktop, Notebook and Server - MUST be present to win!

·  Meet with Microsoft®, Intel® and LAM's management, sales and product teams

·  LAM Product Line on display

·  Presentations from LAM, Microsoft® and Intel®

·  Testimonials

·  Continental Breakfast and Buffet Luncheon

NOTE:

Please RSVP No later than Monday, November 6, 2006 on-line or by calling Sarah Miller at 800.228.8115 ext. 16 or by email at smiller@lamsystems.com.

 

 

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Streaming Video from H1-B Visa Workshop

 

On September 26, 2006, the School of Business and the Small Business Development Center at Duquesne University co-sponsored a workshop for business people in the Pittsburgh region, on the topic of the H1-B Visa.  Here is the link of the 90 minutes of streaming video from the workshop http://www.business.duq.edu/programs/interbus/H1-B.htm

 

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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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Latin Jazz with Puro Queso Jazz Quintet: Victor Ruiz
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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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

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

Dates: Every Friday

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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Brazilian Radio Hour. Fridays, 6 to 7 pm on 88.3 FM. Carla carlapitt@aol.com

Hora Radial Brazilera. Los viernes de 6 a 7 pm 88.3 FM. Carla carlapitt@aol.com

 

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We offer bi-lingual Spanish-English Bible Study.  The ESL class (1:00) and Bible Study (2:00 - 3:00 p.m.) are on Thursdays at First Trinity. If anyone is interested they should contact me at ERA@FirstTrinity.net. The Rev. Eric R. Andrae. LCMS Campus Ministry at First Trinity Lutheran Church. 535 N. Neville, Pittsburgh, PA 15213  USA. Tel. 1-412-683-4121 

www.LSFPgh.com  www.FirstTrinity.net

 

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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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English Practice (for non-native speakers)

Practice English with native speakers

Dates: Every Friday

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Tango Cafe, 5806 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill

Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com

 

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Spanish Conversation “Tertulia”

Open Spanish conversation group

Dates: Every Saturday

Time: 3:30 p.m.

Location: Tango Cafe, 5806 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill

Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com

 

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The Hispanic Center is launching a comprehensive service directory. We appreciate that many of you have already contributed to this effort.

The booklet, called Directorio de Servicios para la Comunidad Latina, intends to give its users a variety of useful information and services available in our region. We are planning to publish the first edition by the end of October, 2006.

We believe that all sorts of institutions and many individuals will benefit from it.

Please access www.pghhispaniccenter.org - OUR SERVICES/NUESTROS SERVICIOS - Directory of Services/Directorio de Servicios, and look for the section(s) that interest you the most.

Please, feel free to make comments and send us your suggestion.

We are all looking forward to hearing from you a.s.a.p.

 

Pedro Paulo Bretz

Executive Director

Director Ejecutivo

The Hispanic Center, Inc.

El Centro Hispano, Inc.

Supporting the Latino and business community in Pittsburgh!

¡Apoyando a Latinos y la comunidad de negocios en Pittsburgh!

800 Allegheny Ave, Suite 127

Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Tel: 412 322 2717

Fax: 412 322 2718

www.pghhispaniccenter.org

E-mail: pbretz@pghhc.org

 

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Rento una recamara amueblada para compartir mi casa en Mount Washington . A una cuadra de Grandview Ave. on busline $350 incluye (gas/luz) y gratis internet.
email: guiliguero@yahoo.com
 
One furnitured Bedroom for rent to share my Townhouse in Mount Washington. One block from Grandview Ave. on Busline $ 350 includes utilitilies (gas/elect.) and
free internet. email: guiliguero@yahoo.com

 

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Si alguien conoce de un notario que hable español,

comuniquense con

Martha E. Mantilla, PhD (martham@pitt.edu)

Acting Librarian for Latin American Studies

171 Hillman Library - University of Pittsburgh 

Pittsburgh, PA 15260  

(412) 648-7734 

 

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Seeking English-Spanish translator for a small client’s Employee Handbook.

 

Contact: Phyllis pghr@pghrconsulting.com

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Hillary Kosnac is a Spanish major, Political Science and Latin American/Caribbean Studies double minor looking for an internship or a volunteer position for summer 2007. She is interested in any type of internship or volunteer work in which she can help the Latino community. She speaks Spanish.

 

Contact: Hillary Kosnac kosnach@allegheny.edu

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VW Passat 1999 - $6700

Dark green elegant, Sedan, tan leather seats, heated seats, sunroof, alloy wheels, inspected. Excellent condition. 92,000 miles. 4-cylinders, Turbo, 1.8 Lt. Stick-manual 5-speed. Very European. Info. 412-396-5670. 412-531-1382

 

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Schenley High School is seeking a short-term substitute Spanish teacher to teach five Spanish I classes. It is a long-term substitution position and would last approx. 6 weeks. Starting day is estimated to be around November 21st, 2006. (The teacher will be on maternity leave).

 

Contact: Bridgett (Tarpley) Creach destinedone@hotmail.com

 

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Flamenco Fiesta 12/2/06

 

Celebrating the Flamenco Fiesta with guitarist Pedro Sierra, vocalist La Tobala, dancer Pastora Galvan, and percussionist Cepillo on Saturday, December 2, 8:00 at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild. Whether stomping and clapping out the beat of the music, gracefully curling and twisting wrists and arms to the emotional singing, or punctuating a dancer's performance with ecstatic yells, this Flamenco Fiesta will undoubtedly energize its audience. The company embraces the traditional roots of flamenco through fiery footwork, passionate singing, intricate guitar, and syncopated rhythms coming together to form a bold, sophisticated, and beautiful flamenco tapestry.

Contact info: info@gsfapittsburgh.org

 

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Call for Artists

 

The Union Project is seeking artists working in all media to participate in the 2nd Annual Artists of The Union Project Holiday Sale, starting November 27th and closing December 15th in the Great Hall of the Union Project.

Interested artists are invited to submit up to 6 images of work and an artist statement pertaining to the theme “Connect, Create, Celebrate”.

It is recommended that all artwork submitted be available for sale, however this is not a requirement. The Union Project retains a 30% commission on all artwork sold with the proceeds going to support the project.

 

Entry Fee: $10 (must accompany submission)

 

Important Dates

Submission Deadline: October 30th, 2006

Notification of Acceptance: November 5th, 2006

Deadline for delivery of Accepted Artwork: November 17th, 2006

Artists of The Union Project Holiday Sale: November 27th to December 15th

Pick up unsold pieces: December 18th- December 22nd

 

To Apply please submit:

  1. Up to 6 labeled images of your work: (slides, photos, or JPEGs on CD) with list of works, size/weight, and description on separate page.
  2. Artist Statement
  3. Any other supporting material
  4. Check for $10 made payable to the “Union Project”
  5. SASE for return of materials

 

Call for Entries:

Artists of the Union Project

801 N. Negley Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA 15206

 

Questions: Call Hilary Brown 412-363-4550 x 26 or email hilary@unionproject.org.

 

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Job Posting – Technology Coordinator

 

Position:                 Technology Coordinator

Reports To:             Executive Director

Posting Date:           October 12, 2006

Closing Date:           October 24, 2006

Salary Range:          $30,000 - $40,000

 

Summary:

 

The Technology Coordinator will perform functions relating to the ongoing operations of the Wireless Neighborhoods network.  At present, Wireless Neighborhoods has approximately 40 customers, made up principally of community and faith-based organizations in the City of Pittsburgh.

 

Responsibilities:

 

Managing the Wireless Neighborhoods servers;

Managing the Wireless Neighborhoods network;

Identifying and Managing the Network Monitoring and Notification systems;

Overseeing the operation and maintenance of the wireless network;

Managing the installation of equipment at subscriber and hub sites;

Providing technical support to Wireless Neighborhoods and member agency staff;

Monitoring and reporting Internet use by member organizations;

Supervising the organization’s and its member agency’s software application agenda;

Maintaining and updating the organization’s website;

Adding and updating applications on Wireless Neighborhoods’ servers for member organizations to access across the wide area network;

Coordinating installation work and performing additional network engineering and configuration needed to install and maintain subscriber installations; and other duties as assigned.

 

Skills/Abilities:

Applicant should have considerable knowledge of building and managing wide area networks, computer software and hardware, and maintaining servers.  Further, the applicant should have good customer service skills, experience with website design and project management experience.  Additionally, the applicant should have a desire to lead the organizations technology program agenda.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

·         A degree in computer science or considerable experience

·         Experience managing a network

·         A valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and functioning automobile.

 

Send resumes to:

 

Stephen MacIsaac macisaac@wireless-neighborhoods.org