LACU NUEVAS. 26 JULIO, 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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Brazil Business Breakfast. Thursday, July 27, 2006. 8:00 – 10:00 am. Duquesne University-SBDC, Rockwell Hall, Room 707. Pittsburgh, PA 15282. Cost: $15.00  RSVP: 412-396-6233.

Mr. Paulo Rodrigues from Sao Paulo, Brazil will be presenting Business Opportunities in Brazil.

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Picnic - You are invited!!!, Latin American Cultural Union Picnic. Sunday/Domingo July 30, 2006. Schenley Park in Squirrel Hill. Overlook Drive Pavillion, next to Tennis Courts. Time: 11:00am – 7:00pm. Free of charge. Bring a dish to share!!!! There will be games, soccer, volleyball and contests!!! Invite your friends, Practice Your Spanish. Info: Milagros Villegas, milagros_moron@hotmail.com or (412) 758-6217. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU) www.lacunet.org

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Los Piratas de Pittsburgh invitan a la comunidad latina de Pittsburgh a una recepcion en honor de los jugadores latinos que juegan en el equipo de los Piratas. Lunes 31 de julio, 2006 de 5:30 – 9:30pm. Lugar: Home Plate Club en el estadio PNC Park. Entrada gratis. Auspiciadores: PNC Bank y Camara de Comercio Hispana. chamber@pmahcc.org, 412 628 8394.

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WIth this year's GALA fast approaching, as I have done in the past two GALAs, I would like to offer to create a one of a kind allegory style painting for LACU.  This work of art can be offered as an auction piece, program cover, or any multiple ways you believe this image would best benefit LACU.  I believe an outstanding piece should convey the ideas and inspirations  directly from the LACU community conveying how you believe the Latin community is positively represented in Pittsburgh.  Please take the time to email me and share your ideas and feedback.  I want this to be an interactive piece representing the true inspirational spirit of LACU!!!  I am honored and excited to create an original work of art for LACU!!!!!! Some questions for the community.... 1) What subject matter reflects Latino today, progressively moving forward while connecting to their roots?...... 2) What excites you about the Latino culture in Pittsburgh?..... Mural and Portrait Artist: Alison Zapata. www.zapatastudios.com. 412-656-1114. alisonzapata@gmail.com

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Por este medio deseo agradecer a todas las personas que me dieron una oportunidad para servirles en la compra de sus casas.  En 4 años pude vender 76 casas.  El 90% fue a latinos. Ahora nos toca mudarnos cerca de nuestros hijos y nietos en Birmingham, Alabama.  Sinembargo les dejo con Edgar Parilla, vendedor de bienes raices que habla el español y muy bien ingles. Su telefono es 412-983-8103.  Tambien tienen a Luis Garcia para hipotecas y financiamiento. Su telefono es 412-758-0769.  Sigan adelante con la ayuda de Dios y la Santisima Virgen Maria.  Dios les bendiga.  Silverio y Julia Rubio. Realtor. Prudential Preferred Realty. Office: 412-487-8008

Home  : 724-449-7579. Cell  : 724-612-2607 SilverioRubio@prudentialpreferredrealty.com

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My name is Anne McDermott and I’m a volunteer working with The Midwife Center in the Strip District. I’m sending this email to let you know about a health screening program for women offered at The Midwife Center in the Strip District. The Midwife Center offers walk-in clinic hours for underinsured and uninsured women (as well as for women with insurance. Office visits are also available by appointment, and we have a Spanish speaking midwife on staff for Spanish speaking women with little or no English skills. I’ll be sending a packet of information regarding the program in hopes that you can spread the word about these services to the members of your organization! Gracias! Anne. The Midwife Center. For Birth & Women's Health. 2825 Penn Avenue ¤ Pittsburgh, Pa 15222 ¤ Phone 412.321.6880 ¤ Fax 412.321.7070¤ Pittsburgh, Pa 15222 ¤ Phone 412.321.6880 ¤ Fax 412.321.7070. www.midwifecenter.org

E-Mail: anne@terratechnology.com

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Fijate que mi sobrina Sinai y mi sobrino Kevin, de Mexico, se encuentran aqui en Pgh de vacaciones.  Estan practicando su Ingles en algunas clases, pero les gustaria conocer amigos de su edad (16-18 años).  Me puedes dar una referencia de quien tiene hijos en esas edades que les guste practicar su Español / Ingles??  Son muy sociables pero como que no conozco mucha gente con hijos de esas edades.  Te agradezco cualquier ayuda que me puedas dar. Gracias, Luis(724) 983-6464  ext 1368. lruiz@dufercofarrell.com

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Computadora Compac, Windows 98, monitor, keyboard(teclado), mouse y torre. @ $100 $

Amplificador de Guitarra Fender, @ $70.00.  Guitarra Acustica Lyon Nueva, @ $100 $

LLamar/Contact: 724 650 1085      MIGUEL  miguelreategui@hotmail.com

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The Allegheny Places Planning Team is currently in the process of planning and conducting Community Outreach Meetings to continue to gather input on the four Alternative Development Scenarios. For those of you who have not had a chance attend the public meeting or to provide comments, please review the 2025 Trend Scenario and the four Alternative Development Scenarios on our website at http://www.alleghenyplaces.com/news/index.asp and complete the digital comment form. Thank you for your continued interest and involvement in the project! Dan Onorato, Allegheny County Chief Executive. William Robinson, Allegheny County Council Representative. planningteam@alleghenyplaces.com

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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

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Entrepreneurial Thursday. July 27. DOWE’s on 9^th Street. Downtown Pittsburgh. 5:30-8:00pm.

Theme:"Comedy in Pittsburgh - Live TV & Beyond" Co-hosted by Charlie Godart , Sponsored by AFTRA. Featured Musicians:Jessica Lee, Vocals (www.jessicaleesong.com); ChrisHemingway, Alto Saxophone; Roy Ruzika, Guitar; Gordon Grottenthaler, Drums;Ronald Wingfield, Bass.  Panelists:   1.Charlie Godart, Host/Producer - The Charlie GODart TV Show (See www.charliegodart.tv).  2.ACTING FOR BUSINESS, SALLY CHOPPING, President. (See www.ActingForBusiness.com).  3.David Kaye, Comedian/Actor (See www.davidkaye.biz & www.slapstickscomedy.com). 4.Mark Menold, Host/Producer - The It's Alive Show (See www.theitsaliveshow.com). 5.Dan Kamin (See www.dankamin.com). 6.DAVID FEDOR, Member of The Cellar Dwellars, a  sketch comedy and improv troupe (www.thecellardwellers.com).  Community Interview:  Victoria Bush - Toastmasters (See www.d13tm.com & www.toastmasters.org ).  Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.

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Hola mis queridos amigos, Aqui les paso el anuncio de las presentaciones del grupo de mi hija Sabrina WWW.NOBADJUJU.COM  El 28 estaran en el Station Square. Saludos, Salome

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Los latinos de New Castle queremos invitar a la comunidad de LACU a nuestro PIC NIC LATINO EN NEW CASTLE. LUGAR: Pearson Park. DIA: DOMINGO 6 DE AGOSTO

HORA: 1:00pm. DIRECTIONS TO PEARSON PARK, New Castle, PA 16105. DIRECTIONS FROM I-79 NORTH (also RT 422 Heading West). To exit 99 : New Castle exit: at stop sign make a left on to RT 422 West. Go Approximately 10 miles, sign for Youngstown & Sharon, RT 60 North (New Castle bypass). Get on ramp and this turns into Rt 60 to Mitchell Road exit. At stop sign make a right on to Mitchell Road. You will pass the light (Route 18), the Neshannock High School to your left, the Hess Ice Rink to your right. The next entrance to your right will be Pearson Park. Look for shelter # 3. * please bring a dish to share.

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“More Than Salsa Saturday” will take place Saturday July 29, August 26, September 30, October 28, November 25 and December 30 2006 at the Shadow Lounge 5922 Baum Boulevard on the corner of Baum Blvd. and Highland Ave. www.shadowlounge.net, 412.363.8277 featuring the Blue Room on the corner of Baum Blvd. and Highland Ave.
More Than Salsa Saturday© is a dance party featuring the best national and international Salsa-y-Merengue, Reaggeton, Musica Urbana, Rock ‘En Espanol, Pop Latino, Mexicana, Americana and today’s hottest music.

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Bremen Town Puppet Show in Spanish in Children's Department (Main Carnegie Library in Oakland). Wednesday, August 2 at 11:00 AM.  The show will be presented by three native Spanish speakers.  Julie Kant. Children's Librarian, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Ave. 412-622-3122 or 3123 kantj@carnegielibrary.org

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Estoy vendiendo muchas cosas porque nos regresamos a Nicaragua. Venta de automovil aunque estara disponible hasta septiembre. Yo se que a veces la gente se toma su tiempo decidiendo la compra de un carro. Disponible a partir del 15 de Septiembre, 2006.  Ford Taurus GL, 1994, cuatro puertas: $1500. Automatico, 6 cilindros, 3.0 L. Calefaccion, A/C necesita ser reparado por fuga si es indispensable para el nuevo duenyo. Radio AM/ FM. Perfecta funcion mecanica, bien mantenido y confiable. 120,000 millas originales. Hasta 36 millas por galon en carreteras.  

Ligia dpentzke@yahoo.com

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I need your help to find the right candidate for this position.  The person would serve 12 to 20 hours per week. AmeriCorps position created at the Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council (GPLC) to teach ESL to the Latin-American community in Pittsburgh.  The teaching commitment would most likely be eight hours per week.  This is a nine month to one year commitment.  Ideally, I would like to offer the position to someone who has some first-hand knowledge of the Latino community in Pittsburgh.  There is No language requirement. Literacy AmeriCorps is a federally-funded national service project, sponsored locally by Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council.  Described as a domestic Peace Corps, it is a way for people to volunteer (full-time or part-time) by teaching adult students.  Doug Masiroff, Education Specialist (ESL),  Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council. Downtown Center, Chamber of Commerce Building, 411 Seventh Avenue, Suite 525. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. 412-393-7622 (direct dial).  Full and Part time service positions available: *Full time: 1700 hours in 12 months, Approx. 34 hours per week, Earn a $4,725 education award, - Earn a modest living allowance. – Healthcare, - Childcare.   * Part time: 300 hours in 12 months, Approx. 7-12 hours per week, Earn a $1,000 education award. Doug Masiroff dmasiroff@gplc.org

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Want to save money on getting to work and get a chance to win a reward?  CommuteInfo and The Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership are offering a special, first time ever, promotion to encourage regional workers to find out more about the commuting choices available to them by offering a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards offered each month.  By filling out a commuter profile at www.commuteinfo.org, workers get free information on transit and a personalized report of their commuting options: carpooling, vanpooling and bikepooling.  They also are entered into that month’s drawing for one of three $50 gift cards to regional businesses/restaurants. Toll free 1-888-819-6110. For more information, please call Lisa Kay Schweyer, SPC CommuteInfo Program Developer, at 412.391.5590 x375. commuteinfo@spcregion.org  

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I was contacted by the coordinator of modern languages for Pittsburgh Public Schools, and she would like to find a person who is willing to speak to a few groups of Spanish teachers at their annual back to school professional development.  It will take place on Friday, August the 25th from 12 noon-3 p.m. at Reizenstein School on Penn Avenue in East Liberty (the Council would provide transpiration to and from the event if needed).  She has asked for the presenter to be able to present on a topic (in Spanish) that teachers could pass on to their students at the middle and high levels for example, schooling, life style, comparisons and contrasts to US kids, culture, politics, etc. Laura C. Kehrl, World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh. Tel: 412-281-7973 laura@worldaffairspittsburgh.org

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El evento de la celebracion de la independencia de Mexico sera el Domingo 17 de Septiembre, 2006. 3:00pm. Salon de Bomberos de Castle Shannon. Si usted desea participar, por favor contacte a Martin Viveros, Dulce Miller, Rafael Ayala, Patricia Viveros. Tel. 724-7469162        724-7465524    724-5146872     o    724-7433757. Mviverosc@aol.com

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The Soul Pitt of Pittsburgh is thrilled to introduce its new LATINO section!  
http://www.thesoulpitt.com/espanol.html  About Soul Pitt:  Offers Pittsburgh's residents of color a place to learn about community and social events, businesses and other topics.

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JOB: Just wanted to clarify that the actual number for PNC in Spanish is 1- 866-hola-pnc.To log onto the Spanish section of our website and learn about our products and services, go to:
http://www.pnc.com/webapp/unsec/ProductsAndService.do?siteArea=/PNC/Home/Personal/Spanish  
PNC is also looking for branch financial consultants and managers who are Spanish-speakers for various branch locations.  Check out www.pnc.jobs and select "branch opportunities."
Gracias! Carla Andrea C. Leininger, Tel: (412) 762-3478. Talent Sourcing Analyst. One PNC Plaza 249 Fifth Ave. Pittsburgh, Pa 15222. P1-POPP-27-5

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We will be holding a job Open House at our National City Bank call center at 1120 Boyce Road; Upper St. Clair, PA  15241 Saturday, July 29 from 9am-2pm and Sunday 7-30-06 from 12 noon-4:30pm.  We have immediate openings for bilingual customer service representatives.  Please see attached flyer.  Any promotion that you can do within your organization will be much appreciated. Kathy Fornear Kathleen.Fornear@nationalcity.com

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Please find below 6 job opportunities available at Gateway Health Plan:

#339 Pharmacy Data Analyst. DUTIES: Provide technical and analytical expertise to support various projects within both the Pharmacy and Quality Improvement Departments. 

#340 Supervisor, Provider Services. DUTIES: Lead Gateway's PS Department in providing quality and efficient customer service to providers and practitioners for three separate product lines with a call volume of over 40,000 incoming calls/month. 

#341 Utilization Management Clerk. DUTIES: Responsible for performing complete and accurate data entry of the Utilization Management process, including prior authorization information, utilization review comments, routing information to the physician advisor for medical necessity review and timely denial letter generation for photocopying and preparation for mailing.

#342 Information Technician. DUTIES:  Responsible for the timely and accurate entry of both participating and non-participating providers and vendors in the GATE Link managed health care system and updating participating provider information in the Cactus credentialing system. 

#343 Senior Membership Administrator. DUTIES: Perform PCP transfers and eligibility updates received from various departments.

#344 Hospital Specialist. DUTIES: Service large hospital health systems and support the Provider Relations Representatives in their servicing of local community hospitals.

Joann Straessley, Human Resources, 412/255-4231 JStraessley@gatewayhealthplan.com

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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. Info. gala@lacunet.org

Congress has designated Hispanic Heritage Month as September 15 to October 15 of each year.