LACU NUEVAS. 25 Mayo, 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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New Members – Nuevos socios de LACU.

Monique Proctor y familia (Mexico)

Laura Kehrl (USA)

Melanie Mars (USA) and two daughters adopted from Colombia: Laura and Jesika.

The Care Registry Inc. (USA)

Pittsburgh Spiritist Group (Brazil)

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My daughter Katie is about to take final exams in Spanish (she is in 10th grade), and is desperate for some quick tutoring.  I wondered if you know of anyone I might contact who could come over a few times in the evening this week to tutor her in Spanish - and also what you think is a reasonable rate of pay?. Thanks! Richard Scheines. scheines@andrew.cmu.edu

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Come and see Latin American dances at the International Pittsburgh Folk Festival. Starting Friday, May 26 thru Sunday, May 28, 2006. Convention Center downtown Pittsburgh. Stage performances:  see Salome Gutierrez salome+@pitt.edu  Mexican Crafts by Mexico Lindo, and

Latin American Food by Extravaganza Uno-Argentinean Food, and Much more…Tickets are only $8/person (at the door will be $10pp)  http://www.pghfolkfest.org contact Marisol Del Orbe at 412-445-7013. www.lacunet.org

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Vengan a jugar! Sabado Latino Infantil. May 27 a las 2pm-5pm. Si alguien esta interesado en ayudar, hacer alguna actividad o vender manualidad.  Comunicate conmigo! Gloria J. Rodriguez-Ransom. (412) 576-2510. Sabado Latino Infantil-Country of Focus: Costa Rica- Bring your kids for the Spanish experience!!!. Saturday, May 27, 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. There will be a small taste of Costa Rica served. Please bring a non-alcoholic drink to share. Program is in Spanish - All ages welcome! Gloria Ransom at (412) 576-2510 www.lacunet.org

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AZUCAR CD is out for sale! all original music, to dance muy rico lindo!

CD RELEASE  PARTY on Thursday, May 25^th  at Dowe's on 9th(www.doweson9th.com)

self tittle CD AZUCAR can be purchase also at http://cdbaby.com/cd/azucar

MUCHAS GRACIAS. Indira. www.azucarband.com

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Avik Masu will be teaching dance workshops with the PATangoS May 26 - May 28.  On May 28 Avik will bring his bandoneon and join members of Tangueros de Ley for an impromtu jam session. Sunday, May 28, 8 pm. East Liberty Presbyterian Church. 116 S. Highland Ave.  

Pittsburgh, PA 15206.  Info:412-401-8452. Tango@tanguerosdeley.com

www.tangoPittsburgh.com

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BESAME. Latin Music Performances:  - June 3, Summer Discovery Series at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh (North Side). 12:00-12:30 and 1:00-1:30 pm.  - June 14, Carnival at Colfax School (Squirrel Hill). 7:00-8:00 pm.  - July 23, Colombian Independence Day at Carnegie Mellon University (University Center, Oakland). 2:00-3:00 pm. Jorge Delgado

www.besamepittsburgh.com

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EL PARRILLAZO, el 3 de Junio de 2006. South Park. East Rise Shelter. Section 4-B. 100 acres drive off of Broughton Rd. 12:30-6:3)0pm. Pittsburgh Venezuelan Association. Members fee: $13.00 ($15 day of the event). Non-members: $18.00 ($20 day of the event). Kids less than 12 years is free. www.pvanet.org

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Event that will benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Western Pa.  We are conducting the first annual Hunt for Cures, a scavenger hunt based on the South Side that will take place on Saturday, June 3, 2006.  Teams composed of up to five individuals will compete for prizes by locating various items in the South Side based on a packet of clues.  We are challenging organizations such as LACU to recruit one or more teams from among its members.  For a minimum team entrance fee of $175, team members will compete to win first and second place prizes worth hundreds of dollars and receive free event t-shirts and other goodie bag items.  In addition, each team member will receive a complimentary admission (normally $20 in advance) to the SouthSide Works: Uncovered after-party, where they will enjoy free food, drinks and live entertainment.  Katie Berger.  The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter.  Phone: 412-395-2886.  bergerk@lls.org
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The next FREE Spanish Class Night at TAQUERIA TACO LOCO is Wednesday, MAY 24TH

6:00 P.M. Spanish lessons. Taught by an accredited Spanish teacher. Complimentary drink, chips.

FREE with Purchase of a dinner. Delicious home made Mexican food. Class and dinner to be held in private dining room. You will be able to place your dinner order before class begins, so please try to arrive before 6:00.  The class will last 50 minutes. 2700 Jane Street, South Side - 412-488-8858 E. Carson to 27th Street, Taco Loco is at the corner of Jane & 27^th. Space is limited.  Call now to reserve your place. Or e-mail paloma@memexico.com  

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Our next Salsa Night will be in May, Saturday 27 once again at the Shadow Lounge (412) 363-8277 http://www.shadowlounge.net/. From 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Cover Charge:     from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. $5.00 per person. After 11:00 p.m. $8.00 per person. Prizes and Giveaways

Drinks Specials all Night.  Salsa Merengue ChaCha Cumbia Reggetton Mambo Bachata and Much More. Marlon Silva.  www.LetsDanceSalsa.com.

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My name is Greg Pond and I am the 84 Lumber Company Manager of Corporate Recruiting for our headquarters in Eighty Four, PA. Opportunity for a new grad or alumni that is fluent in Spanish. Here is the position: Bilingual Human Resource Representative.  Bachelors in Human Resources or Business required. Must be fluent in Spanish. 2+ years human resource experience preferred. Pay is in the $25-28k range. Send a resume to pondg@84lumber.com  or fax to 877-810-7526. Thanks so much for your help! Greg Pond, Manager, Corporate Recruiting. 84 Lumber Company 800-664-1984 x1374 resource@84lumber.com
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Do you love a good sale? Do you love decorating your home? Do you love scented candles?  Invite PartyLite into your home! I would love to share with you PartyLite's  beautiful candle accessories and candles. We have over 60 scents, including scents that will remind you of the old country, such as Guayava & Papaya,  Passion Fruit Salsa, Tamarindo, Mojito, Coconut, Sugarcane and Mango Tangerine.  I can do the presentations in English or Spanish, in your home, office conference room, or social meeting place. You can book a show to earn gifts for your home, or you can book the show as a wedding shower, birthday party, office party, or any other occasion where you want to give gifts to a loved one. To learn more about PartyLite, or to book a show, call me, Evelyn Torres-Gonzalez, at 412-264-0242. etg2u@yahoo.com

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Pittsburgh Spanish Baptist Church Invite you to the Spanish-African American Encounter of Fraternity Sunday June 4, 2006 3:00 p.m. Place: 159 N. Bellefield Ave. (At Bayard St)

Pittsburgh PA 15213  (Temple of First Baptist Church of Pittsburgh, in Oakland area)

May God bless you. Moises Rosario moirosa03@hotmail.com

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Seeking part-time Spanish-speaking nanny to care for one infant starting in January 2007.  Required hours are MWF 12-6, with additional flexible hours some weeks.  Non-smoker with some previous experience and valid PA driver's license preferred.  Job will last between 6-9 months, perhaps longer.  Please contact scbeasley@gmail.com with inquiries or interest.

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The owner of Mendoza's Express, Abe Mendoza, is looking for one person to help in his restaurant as a busser and in his home to help care for his mother.  A Spanish speaker, of course, and he would prefer a woman (for his mother's sake). (412) 200-3380

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I am looking for a carpenter/handy person.  I live in Mt. Lebanon.  If you know anyone, please contact me at etragesser@verizon.net

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The Manager of Staffing Services at Carnegie Mellon University is looking to hire Hispanics. Contact him at Edward H. Hey, Manager, Staffing Services, Carnegie Mellon University. 143 North Craig Street. Whitfield Hall. Pittsburgh, PA  15213-3890. (412) 268-6845. e-mail: ehey@andrew.cmu.edu

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PREPARING FOR A LOCAL CRISIS WITHIN A GLOBAL PANDEMIC. June 19-23, 2006  Local Government Response to Influenza Pandemic the Focus of Upcoming PERI Symposium.  Could the H5N1 avian influenza virus cause a deadly global pandemic? Many believe it can and will, that it’s only just a matter of time. The program is free. Anyone may enroll simply by completing the online signup form at: http://marketing.riskinstitute.org/symposiumsignup/  The program is being directed by Robert McEvoy, Public administration faculty of the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York, and is the Managing Editor of The Journal of County Administration.  You received this electronic message because you voluntarily provided the Public Entity Risk Institute with your e-mail address for the purpose of participating in the Symposium program. We pledge that your e-mail address will not be shared for any purpose outside of PERI business. PERI is located at 11350 Random Hills Rd., Suite 210, Fairfax, VA 22030; phone (703) 352-1846. To opt out of future email communications from PERI, please follow this link: http://marketing.riskinstitute.org/optout

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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!!!