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LACU NUEVAS. 21 JUNIO, 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 20th anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Month. The largest gathering of the Latino Spirit in Pittsburgh!! ********************************************************** Bienvenido a Pittsburgh Enrique Castro, from Mexico. Enrique studied a Master’s degree in Music in New York and now he is living here. His e-mail is castrus@yahoo.com. Give him the welcoming to Pittsburgh. ************************** Program on Brazil June 21st with former US Ambassador to Brazil Donna Hrinak. Allegheny HYP Club, Third Floor. 619 William Penn Place, Downtown Pittsburgh. Time: 5:30-8:00 p.m. $15 per member, $25 non-member. Reservations: 412-281-7972 elisa@worldaffairspittsburgh.org www.worldaffairspittsburgh.org *********************************** Sabado Latino Infantil-Country of Focus: Venezuela- Bring your family and kids for the Spanish experience!!!. Saturday, June 24, 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. Please bring a non-alcoholic drink to share. Program is in Spanish - All ages welcome! Gloria Ransom at (412) 576-2510 gloriarodzransom@hotmail.com or www.lacunet.org ************************************ Celebrate the Independence Day of 5 countries on Saturday, July 8, 2006. USA, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia y Peru. William Pitt Union building at the University of Pittsburgh (Corner on Fifth Ave and Bigelow Blvd). Food, music, dances, people. Aprendamos de la historia de estos paises que celebran su independencia en Julio. Evento: Sabado, 8 de julio del 2006. Lugar: William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh. Hora: 5:00p.m a 9:00p.m. Habra bailes tipicos, comida y muchas cosas mas de cada pais. Donacion/Donation: $3 dolares. Info. Milagros: milagros_moron@hotmail.com or www.lacunet.org ****************************** Subject: Evento Familiar: Ninos y ninas y toda la familia!. La biblioteca de Beechview presenta el primer program en espanol. Habra cuentos, canciones y juegos todo en espanol y completamente gratis. Sabado, 24 de junio, 11:00 am. Direcciones: www.carnegielibrary.org/locations/beechview/ Mathews, Connie [mailto:mathewsc@einetwork.net] ***************************** June22, 2006 Entrepreneurial Thursday Show: DOWE’s on 9th Street, downtown Pittsburgh. 5:30pm. Theme:"Innovation Works Companies”. FeaturedMusicians:Jessica Lee, Vocals (www.jessicaleesong.com);Dr. Nelson Harrison, Trombone&Trombetto; Roy Ruzika, Guitar;Gordon Grottenthaler,Drums; Tony DePaolis, Bass Panelists: 1. Michael Morneault, Chief Investment Officer - Innovation Works, Inc. (See www.innovationworks.org). 2. CurrieCrookston, CEO - PetsDx Veterinary Imaging, Inc. (See www.petsdx.com). 3. JerryShafran, CEO - Compliance Assurance Corporation (Seewww.complyfast.com). 4. Dave Nelsen, CEO - TalkShoe (See www.talkshoe.com). ******************************** Lilly Abreu Singing Shows: Fridays, June 23 : -I will be back at the sophisticated Jacksons Restaurant-Rotisserie-Bar in the Southpointe. The wonderful John Garrick will be at the piano. Live Music from 8 pm to 11pm. http://www.experiencejacksons.com/ Visit my website- http://www.lillyabreu.com ************************************ Free Pediatric and Immunization Clinics & Free Pediatric Weight Management Clinic Saturday June 24th. Clínica Gratuíta Birmingham (Birmingham Free Clinic). No se necesita cita o seguro de salud. 10 AM to 12:30 PM* Salvation Army. (Centro de Donaciones). 54 S. 9th Street South Side Pittsburgh, PA . 412-692-6000 opción 8. 412-692-4706. 412-481-7900 Ext. 281 *Para ser atendido, por favor llegar antes del medio día (12 PM). Si tiene registro de vacunas u otros documentos médicos favor traerlos a la visita. Diego.ChavesGnecco@chp.edu ******************************* Deadline for submissions is July 1st! “40 Under 40” Nominations Available Now. The nomination process is now underway for Pittsburgh's 2006 "40 Under 40"! The purpose of this event is to recognize 40 people under the age of 40 who are committed to shaping our region and making it a better place for everyone. If you know someone who deserves to be honored, be sure to submit him or her for consideration. Self nominations are also welcome. For a nomination form, log on to the PUMP website and click the 40 Under 40 button at the bottom of your screen or simply click http://www.pump.org/nu_upload/2006_nomination_form.pdf. You can also nominate someone online at http://www.wqed.org/mag/40/2006/index.shtml ************************************ "Peruvian student looks for a room to rent". Hi, I am am Peruvian student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and I will spend 9 months at Carnegie Mellon University, from August until April next year. If you have a room to rent, please email me joelc@mit.edu or call me 617 230 7114. I am looking for something cheap (I really a place to sleep only), as I will spend most of my time outside travelling and studying". Joel G. Campos-Alvis, joelc@mit.edu (617) 230 7114. ********************************** Os mando un e-mail de parte de Francisca Portero. Francisca está buscando un apartamento, si puede ser amueblado con una o dos habitaciones para los meses de Julio y Agosto en la zona de Shady Side, Oakland o Squirrel Hill. Si alguien puede orientarla o sabe de algún apartamento en esa zona por favor llamarla a casa de Carmen Pérez al 412-341-3197. Saludos, Silvia ********************************** Necesito baby sitter por las tardes para nino de 3 meses en Mt. Lebanon. De preferencia joven con espiritu alegre y con experiencia. Favor comunicarse con Clara Phelps al 412 563-0321. claracordova2000@yahoo.com ********************************* Afro-Modern at the Dance Alloy Studios in Friendship. Mondays, 6:30-8pm (June 12 - Aug. 7), $12 per session (Drop-in only). No class July 3. Blending the modern dance influences of Katherine Dunham and Lester Horton with various contemporary African-rooted dance forms: this unique class is sure to keep you moving. Focus on technique, form and characterization.
African Dance at the Ice House Artist Studios
in Lawrenceville
Freestyle Salsa at the Ice House Artist
Studios in Lawrenceville. Saturdays, 5:00 - 6:30pm (June 24 - July 29), $12
per session (Registration required). To register, call (412-478-8146) or email me at info@tracieyorkedance.com *************************** Latina Luncheon. Tuesday, June 27, 2006. 12Noon. 1st Vanguard Mortgage Company. 437 Grant St. Suite 918. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. RSVP: Cindy Helmstetter. 412-261-9111. chelmstetter@1stvanguard.com ******************************* Opportunity for women leaders. This workshop will explore our psychic, cultural, social and spiritual development as a species. This workshop, developed by the Con-spirando Collective and the Capacitar-Chile team in Santiago, Chile, is being offered for the first time in North America. Sunday, July 2, 2006, 10:30 am to Friday, July 7, 2006, 11:30 am. Place: Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center, Villa Maria, PA. Cost: $400 program/$300 lodging and food. Participation is limited to 40. Please confirm your attendance by June 7, 2006 via email or phone: Bsitko@humilityofmary.org Tel: 724-964-8920 x 3308. $50 deposit due June 12, 2006 to Registrar, P. O. Box 715, Villa Maria, PA 16155. mosqueramza@gmail.com ******************************** CPL offers emerging leaders throughout the state a two-day intensive Springboard training on becoming an effective political leader. Expert national and local trainers will sharpen your message development and delivery, campaign strategy, volunteer recruitment, and political fundraising skills. Pittsburgh - Southwestern, Pa: July 8th and 9th. To apply go to http://www.progressleaders.org/states/paspringboards_apply.htm WHO SHOULD APPLY? Our task, as leaders in the progressive community, is to search out and identify new, yet untapped, emerging leaders across the state who are ready for this type of advanced political leadership development. CPL is looking to find the leaders who have never before been identified – who may not yet know if they want to run for office. Fareeda Mabry PA Recruitment Director, Center for Progressive Leadership. 325 Chestnut Street, Suite 915 Philadelphia, PA 19106. Cell: 267-243-1468. Office: 215-923-5165. fareeda@progressleaders.org. or www.progressleaders.org ******************************** Salsa Land Cruise in Pittsburgh. Saturdays June 24 and July 22 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Where: World of Serenity Spa: http://www.worldofserenityspa.com 10163 Frankstown Road-Penn Hills. (412) 371-2931. Ticket Price: $35.00 per person. Advance purchase by June 15: $25.00 per person. Complementary Services: Wine & Cheese Caribbean Style Cuisine Salsa Show and Lessons. Info: Marlon Silva. www.LetsDanceSalsa.com ******************************* 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 *************************************** Spanish Classes @ TANGO café. Weekdays. Location: 5806 Forward Avenue, Squirrel Hill Contact: 412 421 1390, www.TangoCafePgh.com *********************************** Bilingual Spanish-English job: MEDRAD Inc. Customer Service Rep. Temporary, Full-time. Se busca persona bilingue, espanol-ingles en la empresa MEDRAD. Por favor contactar Ana Maria Vega al 412-767-2400x3112 o e-mail avega@medrad.com ******************************* Bilingual CUSTOMER SERVICE REP. Espanol – Ingles. Immediate opening in distribution center in Leetsdale, PA. Will process telephone, fax, web orders/payments in computer system. Requires ability to speak fluent English and Spanish, work daylight hours Monday - Friday (10 am – 6 pm), minimum 45 wpm data entry skill w/accuracy. We offer $9.50/hr. minimum + benefits of paid individual medical, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan, 8 paid holidays, paid personal and vacation days. Email your confidential resume + salary history to jc@abdintl.com, or fax to Judy at 412-741-4161. EOE. ****************************** Production Workers Needed. A local packaging distributor located on the bus line in Crafton is seeking FullTime/PartTime warehouse workers for assembly and shipping positions. Rapid pace work environment. Assembly line exp. helpful. FullTime benefit package. includes: paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays, 401(k), and quarterly bonus. Medical and dental benefits available after 1 month. Send work history and salary requirements to: kennisl@all-pak.com or Warehouse – LACU, PO BOX 291, Bridgeville, PA 15017. EOE. ****************************** Information Coordinator - Professional needed to work with the System of Care Initiatives (SOCI), Allegheny County, 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. Information Coordinator will work to facilitate data collections, analysis and reporting relevant to the System of Care Initiative sites. Responsibilities will include: * Developing new databases in SPSS and/or Microsoft Access to facilitate data collections, analysis and reporting. * Designing reports and information gathering screens for SOCI within the information management system, eCAPS. * Master’s/ Bachelor’s degree in research, information management or similar field, plus experience in data collection and analysis and managing information, preferably in the social services field and/or in a community based setting. Proficiency in database working with SPSS statistical analysis software, Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint are important. 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 ***************************** Gateway Health Plan Jobs. #323. Government Affairs Specialist. Functions as Gateway’s primary Medicare contact for regulatory affairs that involve the various governmental agencies that oversee Gateway's operations (collectively, "Regulators"). These government agencies include the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the PA Department of Public Welfare (DPW), the Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) and any related state or federal agency. QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelors degree in or equivalent training in healthcare or related field preferred. 1-5 years of experience in HMO operations, preferably Medicare or Medicaid HMO operations. Joann Straessley, HR Assistant. Human Resources. 412/255-4231. JStraessley@gatewayhealthplan.com ******************************** 6 positions at Gateway Health Plan. #324. Member Service Representative (6). DUTIES: Six auxiliary entry-level positions, 20 hours per week, with the Member Services Department responsible for responding in a timely, professional and courteous manner to all member inquiries and complaints. QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience work in a call center environment in a team-oriented setting strongly preferred. Must be able to meet minimum call volumes and quality standards. 1-3 years of experience in customer service. Joann Straessley, HR Assistant. Human Resources. 412/255-4231. JStraessley@gatewayhealthplan.com ******************************* 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
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