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LACU NUEVAS. 13 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!! ********************************************************** Death of a friend.....LACU and friends of Dr. Ezequiel Mobley, Director of the HOLA TV Program at PCTV21, send their condolences to his wife, Dr. Kathryn Grabowski, for Dr. Mobley’s passing away last Saturday, June 10, 2006. We pray for his soul to rest in peace. He was a great friend of the Latino community of Pittsburgh, and a member of the board of directors for the Latin American Cultural Union (LACU). We all will miss him very much. God bless him! ******************************** Ariel Dubiner, from Argentina, is performing in a play in June 16 and 17, 2006, at the East Liberty Presbyterian Church in 116 S. Highland Ave. in East Liberty. Outdoors!!! It is free and donations are welcome. Ariel has adapted “Yerma”, a Federico Garcia Lorca play, as a one-man performance for adults. 9:15pm. "Yerma's Dreams" tells the story of a young woman who is married to a distant man and struggling with her intense desire to have a child. It combines an enchanting mix of poetic movement, magnificent puppets and masks, evocative music, video projection and dance. Info: Ariel. 412-661-0106. ********************************* 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. There will be a small taste of Venezuela served. 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 ************************************ World Cup Viewing. Dates: One month: June 9 - July 9, 2006. Every World Cup game will be televised live at Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District (2329 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). For more information: http://www.harpandfiddle.com/ or 412 642 6622. ************************************ 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 *********************************** Tuesday, June 13 - Champions Connections, Connecting you to New Resources, New People and New Ideas, will take place at Ciao Baby | Passionate Cuisine from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.. To make a reservation, sign up online at http://www.lpinc.org/community_events.asp or email office@lpinc.org. www.ciaobabypgh.com ***************************************** "Busco cuarto para rentar". Soy un joven estudiante peruano que necesita rentar un cuarto desde el 12 de agosto del 2006 hasta el 1 de abril del 2007. Actualmente estoy estudiando en el Massachusetts Institute of Technology y recien acabe en Harvard University. Estare en Carnegie Mellon University por 9 meses y necesito un lugar donde vivir. No importa la distancia, necesito algo barato/comodo para llegar a dormir solamente, puesto que paro viajando y estudiando de forma intensiva. Si esta interesado, por favor contacteme al (617) 230 7114 o joelc@mit.edu "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. ********************************** Learn more about the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). http://lideres.nclr.org/ July 8-11, 2006 in Los Angeles, Latino annual conference. ***************************************** June15, 2006 @ Dowe’s on 9th Street. 5:30-8:00pm. Entrepreneurial Thursday Show: Theme: "Innovative Ventures in Oncology" with Co-Host Alan Whitman. FeaturedMusicians: Jessica Lee, Vocals (www.jessicaleesong.com);Nelson Harrison, Trombone&Trombetto, Roy Ruzika, Guitar;Gordon Grottenthaler, Drums. Research Panel: 1) Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, M.D. – Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Associate Vice Chancellor for Cancer Research of the School of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, Hillman Professor of Oncology, and Professor of Medicine and Pathology. (See http://www.upci.upmc.edu/). 2. Dr. Kenneth A. Foon, M.D. –Co-Director of the Biological Therapeutics Program at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI) and Professor in the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. (See http://www.upci.upmc.edu/). 3. Dr. Ruth Modzelewski, Ph.D. – Research Instructor, Department of Pharmacology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. (See http://www.upmc.com/). 4. Dr. Joel Byron Nelson, M.D.-The Frederic N. Schwentker Professor and Chairman in the Department of Urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. (See http:/www.upmc.com/). 5. Mary Del Brady-President and C.E.O., RedPath Integrated Pathology, Inc. (See http://www.redpathip.com/). 6. Dr. Paul Kornblith, M.D.-Director, Western Pennsylvania Bio & Founder of Precision Therapeutics. (See www.pennsylvaniabio.org). 7. Lulu Orr-Founder Good Grief Center for Bereavement Support. (See http://www.ggconline.org/). 8. Sean McDonald, President and C.E.O., Precision Therapeutics. Inc. (See http://www.precisiontherapeutics.com/). Co-Host: 9. Alan Whitman – Healthcare Management Consultant. Alan was the architect of the Masters Option in Health Systems Management at Carnegie Mellon University. *************************************** Meeting Latino Roundtable: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Primary Care Center on Thursday June 15, 2006, 6 p.m. The meeting room is 157 on 3420 Euler Way (Euler Way runs parallel to Fifth and Forbes.). Info. nfolch@comcast.net ************************************ Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Meeting: June 20, 2006. 5:30-7:30pm. One Oxford Center, 301 Grant St. 14th Floor. Main Conference Room. Speaker: Mark DeSantis from Angle Technology. Info: chamber@pmahcc.org ********************************** 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 ************************************ 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 ********************************* Estamos interesados en investigar la relación existente entre la adquisición de Inglés como segunda lengua de hablantes nativos de Español y otras medidas de habilidad cognitiva en adultos. La participación en este estudio es absolutamente anónima y consiste en diversas pruebas de lectura y comprensión. Los participantes serán remunerados por su tiempo. El estudio se realizará en el edificio de la Cathedral of Learning, en el piso 11, oficina 1101-A, en nuestro Laboratorio de Adquisición de Segundas Lenguas. Las personas interesadas en participar pueden contactarnos llamando al (412) 624-1354 o escribiendo a Guillermo Rodríguez, Graduate Student, gar12@pitt.edu or slalab+@pitt.edu Department of Linguistics, University of Pittsburgh. ********************************* Please refer to the website regarding the Latina Empowerment Conference taking place Friday, June 16 in Philadelphia, PA. For more information www.nhli.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 ******************************* Celebrate 5 countries in July celebrating their Independence Day. Saturday, July 8, 2006. William Pitt Union building at the University of Pittsburgh (Corner on Fifth Ave and Bigelow Blvd). Food, music, dances, people. Conozca como fue la Independencia de USA, Venezuela, Argentina, Colombia y Peru. Dia: 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 ****************************** October 13th – 14th, 2006, the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) will be hosting its 6th Annual Northeast Latino Student Leadership Conference at the Holiday Inn City Line in Philadelphia. Oli Ortiz. nlslc2006@yahoo.com. ***************************** Want to help in the GALA PLANNING COMMITTEE? 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 *************************************** Campamento de Verano en Espanol. Ninos de 1 a 3 anos. En mi propia guarderia. SAlida 8B-Wilkinsburg Exit de 376 highway. Precios comodos. Call me, telefono: 412-377-3346. mayela334@gmail.com. Mayela Taylor. ****************************** We are currently seeking Partner Organizations to host Allies (Interns) for a ten-month period to begin this fall. Allies will be responsible for projects that have a substantial impact on their host organization and community. Lindsey Anderson, Public Allies Program Manager for the Coro Center for Civic Leadership. (412) 208–0250 or landerson@coro.org ******************************** 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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