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LACU NUEVAS. 26 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. Save the Date: September 23, 2006: Hilton Hotel. 6TH Annual GALA- A Celebration of its 20th anniversary and Hispanic Heritage Month. The largest gathering of the Latino Spirit in Pittsburgh!! ********************************************************** List of new LACU members.(March – April 2006): BIENVENIDOS!!! Jennifer Hahne (USA) Vana Blanker (Brazil) Charles Ranii y Monica Aveni-Ranii (USA y Argentina) Andrea Klein (USA) Roe Lynne Balog y Alejandro Mancilla Garcia (USA y Mexico) Susan Smith (USA) Gaston Oria (Argentina) Eduardo y Rosa Perez (Mexico y Republica Dominicana) Gloria Gomez (Mexico) ***************************************** 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! A LACU program. www.lacunet.org ******************************************** Discussion about the future of LRT. The next meeting will be on April 26, at 6:30 pm at St. Hyacinth Church. ***************************************** International Breakfast at Duquesne University-SBDC. Topic: Trade shows and Trade missions. Friday/Viernes 28 de abril de 8-10am. Rockwell Hall, School of Business. Call 412-396-6233. Fee: $15. www.duq.edu/sbdc *************************************** "HOLA!" television show presents "Black Latinas" featuring Marisol Del Orbe and Katrina Brabham. Both women discuss some of the realities of being black and female in the USA. Watch the show on Channel 21 (cable television) or by "streaming video" on personal computers Thursday, April 27 at 8:00pm see The New Digital PCTV E-Mail ECMglobal@aol.com ****************************************** Colombia-In the Midst of War: ‘Fighting for Peace’- San José de Apartadó and the Fellowship of Reconciliation. House Party, Talk on Colombia, Slide Show, Dessert. - Dan Malakoff lived for a year in the Peace Community of San José de Apartadó in a conflict area of Colombia, where he served on the human rights observation team of the Fellowship of Reconciliation. A talented writer and Pittsburgh native, Dan will show slides, speak about his remarkable experience, and discuss how to support a positive US relationship with Colombians. Thursday, April 27, 2006. 7:30-9:00 p.m. 142 Yorkshire Dr. (Near the intersection of Penn and Dallas) Pittsburgh, PA. For information: 412-363-5060 . Gloria Rudolf [mailto:grudolf@pitt.edu] ***************************************** The deadline for enrolling as a participant in this year's International Pittsburgh Folk Festival is approaching soon. The PFF will take place the weekend of MAY 27 at the Convention center. Stage performances: see Salome Gutierrez salome+@pitt.edu Food Kitchens - Cultural Exhibits - International Marketplace. This is a great opportunity for people with businesses (food and retail merchants) who want to partner with LACU to do business at the Festival and help us raise funds for the GALA. Also, if you plan to attend, advance tickets are only $8/person (at the door will be $10pp) and you can purchase them through us. Send an email to coordinators@lacunet.org . We will provide you with the necessary information and payment instructions. Fernando 412-445-1079 ***************************************** 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 ***************************************** 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 (http://www.mollyguard.com/event/28148192) ***************************************
Actualmente estoy dando 2 clases-
una de espanol y la otra de GED preparation for Spanish Speakers. Taqueria
Taco Loco, 2700 Jane Street South SIde, ofrece clases de espanol (gratis)
cada mes con maestra de Espanol Elizabeth Crum. La clase es gratis pero hay
que comprar una cena despues de la clase (viene con Sangria gratis). Para
mas informacion y el horario de clases, llame a Edgar (dueno de Taco Loco)
412-488- 8858. *************************************** I'm looking for a native Spanish speaker who is interested in an “intercambio para practicar mi Espanol.” I need to improve my conversational skills before a trip to Mexico this fall. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Cindy Hayko [mailto:laprofesora4u@hotmail.com] *************************************** 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 between the hours of 9am – 2pm during the school day. 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. **************************************** CINCO DE MAYO. Shenandoah Elementary School. 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, FOODS, DANCE LESSONS: Salsa, Cha-cha, and Merengue! 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 ************************************** Dear Friends of Mexico Lindo - We'll be celebrating our two year anniversary with an open house on Cinco de Mayo ~ please drop in and say hello! Saludos, Jean-Pierre and Lisa DiGioia. Mexico Lindo - Mercado y Galeria de Artesanias. 2027 Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA 15217. http://www.mexicolindo.biz 412.422.9984 - 877.422.1357 vze2sqcf@verizon.net ************************************ Sábados Mayo 13 y Junio 24, 2006. SALUD PARA NIÑOS - Clínica Pediátrica Gratuíta y Clínica Gratuita de Vacunación. (El Sabado 13 de Mayo habrá clínica de Manejo de Peso) Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Care Mobile 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 Tel. 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 ************************************* My name is Laura Kehrl, and I coordinate school programs at the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Would you be interested in sharing your expertise on Latin America (any part/country) with the students of Manchester Charter school on Friday, May 19th 1pm-3p or Monday, May 22nd 1pm-3pm. The teacher has requested a speaker who can do some sort of hands-on program with students about Latin American culture, art, music, dance, food, customs, holidays, or history. A salsa lesson/slide presentation/music activity—or many more ideas—would work! Laura C. Kehrl. World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Tel: 412-281-7973. Laura Kehrl" laura@worldaffairspittsburgh.org ************************************ 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. ************************************** 26 de Abril es la fecha limite!!!! – Gratis – Caminata en el Race For the Cure Registration & Announcement: Evento es el Domingo 14 de mayo = Dia de Las Madres!!! Gracias al generoso apoyo de la Fundación Susan G. Komen, filial de Pittsburgh, el Magee Centro Internacional del Cuidado de la Mujer (MWI) estará dando el registro gratis a los miembros de la comunidad latina de Pittsburgh. MWI no podrá proveer la inscripción gratis para los formularios que recibirá después del 26 de abril de 2006. También, la única manera para recibir la inscripción gratis será mandar el formulario completo a MWI (por ejemplo, si uno se registra por el Internet, tendrá que pagar $20.00). Se puede mandar el formulario completo a MWI por uno de las siguientes maneras: 1 – por e-email – jcooper@mail.magee.edu 2 – por fax – 412-641-8995 3 – por correo postal: Magee Womancare International - Attention: Jeanne Cooper. 3339 Ward St., Rm. 220. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Los empleados de MWI distribuirán “Paquetes para la Carrera” que incluyen las camisetas y su numero para la carrera el domingo, 14 de mayo desde las 7:30am hasta las 8:30am en la iglesia St. Hyacinth - Oakland. ¡Los que llevan la camiseta para la carrera podrán montarse en los buses públicos sin pagar desde las 6:30am hasta las 12:00pm, el día domingo, 14 de mayo! Thanks in advance for your help, Jeanne. jcooper@mail.magee.edu ************************************ 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 ayudar a la labor que las Sisters of St. Joseph hacen, avise a Hermana Janice. Este evento es de gran ayuda para las Hermanas de San Jose Gracias, Sister Janice janvandernec@comcast.net *********************************** Tango Classes with Martin and Julieta - Every Sunday at the Hope Academy of Music and the Arts (East Liberty Presbyterian Church – ELPC which is known as the Cathedral of Hope.) Time: 5:00 pm Children - 6:00 pm Beginners - 7:00 pm Intermediate. Kids: $ 5 ( Hope Academy Students, free) Adults: $ 10. The Cathedral of Hope (East Liberty Presbyterian Church – ELPC) is located at the corner of Penn and Highland in the East Liberty neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The main entrance is on Highland Avenue. http://www.cathedralofhope.org/directions.html If you have questions please call Martin at 412-996-4186 or call Julieta at 412-401-8452. or email at: tangointheburgh@yahoo.com ************************************* English classes in Beaver County. It is part of the Adult Education program at Penn State University-Beaver. The teacher’s name is Beth Coleman, she is there from noon to 8PM on Tuesdays and from 1 to 9 PM. Her number there is (724)773-3850. She needs to talk to someone who speaks English first, so she can give him directions. The classes for beginners are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4PM. leila.mandel@ccbc.edu ************************************* Se aproxima el calor. Estoy vendiendo aires condicionados en buena condiciones $25.00 (Usados). contacto: Carlos 412-377-1120. Carlos Ayala [mailto:capiruleto@hotmail.com] ************************************* Marketing & The Media: ¿Hablas Español? (Do you speak Spanish?). Mark your calendars now for Wednesday, May 10, 2006. 6 PM-10 PM. El Azuelle Restarante Y Cantino. (formally know as Cozumels) 5505 Walnut Street- Shadyside, Pgh, PA 15232. Tel. 412 494-5858 *********************************** Oditza Carrasco of 1st Vanguard Mortgage Pittsburgh, PA invites you to a special private party to welcome, directly from Chile, Mr. Ernesto Mosso, the man behind the exquisite designs of Mosso Jewelry. Tuesday, May 2, 2006 from 6-9pm at the Mosso Galleria Pittsburgh Mills Mall. Visit www.mossousa.com or call 1-866-MOSSO14. Please join us in welcoming her new business venture - MOSSO jewelry stores - to Pittsburgh! **********************************
Inbound Customer Service – PNC Bank. National
Financial Services Center, taking inbound-customer-service calls! Submit
your resume www.pnc.jobs . Requisition # 455124 Day Shift. Training Starts
May 4th * Full-Time Day hours of availability are 6:00 am to 7:00 pm with
alternating weekends. Your specific shift will be determined based on
business needs. * Training Hours - 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Monday through Friday.
********************************* Burns and Scalo are looking for workers who wants to work in roofing (Flat roofts only - Commercial Area) paying to start $9 + benefits and in one month they can get $10 + benefits. For Contact Information: 412-475-1427 (Igork Villegas). igork.villegas@gmail.com ********************************** Global Healthcare & Personnel Services, LLC (Bilingual Position). 239 4th Avenue, Suite 1013 Pittsburgh, Pa 15222. Receptionist/Admin Receive incoming clients, calls and applicants. Including file sorting, typing, photocopying, faxing and outgoing mail. Well organized and works well in a fast paced environment; Excellent people skills; Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications. Bilingual [Spanish] a plus. Global Healthcare, Fax (412)434-7408, hr@globalhps.com ********************************* Mendoza Group will be hiring a group of students to assist with community voter machine demonstrations and do surveys on Latinos’ voting experiences on Election Day, May 16th. All students will need to undergo a two hour paid training. Anyone interested in applying for this part-time position should contact Rafael Collazo at rcollazo@mendozagroup.com to schedule an interview. ********************************** 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!!!
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