LACU NUEVAS

LACU NUEVAS. 26 de Mayo, 2005. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), Pittsburgh, PA. www.lacunet.org

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49th International Folk Festival, Memorial Day Weekend. Latin American dances from Colombia, Peru, Brazil, and Puerto Rico (Friday, May 27, 2005, 4:00pm - 10:00 pm.) Mexican dance on Sunday, May 29. David Lawrence Convention Center. LACU is selling tickets at a discount. $8.00 para adultos y $ 2.00 para nin~os menores de 12 an~os. Contact salome+@pitt.edu

Info. www.pghfolkfest.org Advance discount tickets will be available until May 25, 2005 only. After May 25th, tickets may be purchased at the gate for full price.

Latin American Cultural Union. www.lacunet.org

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Thursday night. Puro Queso Latin Jazz (Victor Ruiz) estara tocando todos los jueves en el restaurante Bar Bossa Nova de Down Town despues de las 7 pm. Bossa Nova (Martini bar). 123 Seventh St. downtown, Pittsburgh. Tel. 412-232-3030. www.bossanovapgh.com

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Tuesday, May 31, 2005, 6:30pm. LACU office. II meeting GALA Planning. 235 Atwood St. Oakland. Estas interesada (o) en formar parte del Comite de la GALA 2005 para celebrar el Hispanic Heritage Month en Octubre 2005?. * HI, YOU ARE INVITED TO BE PART OF THE PLANNING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2005 HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH GALA DINNER FOR OCTOBER 2005. Latin American Cultural Union. www.lacunet.org *******************************************************************

Let's celebrate May 25, "Dia de la Patria" (...in Argentina, that is!) With a Milonga at Casablanca Bistro. Great Live Tango Music by us... Tangueros de Ley. This Saturday May 28, 10:00 pm

Casablanca Bistro, 212 Sixth Street. Phone:412-281-3090. www.TanguerosDeLey.com

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Invitacion al Concierto de Primavera 2005 que ofrece el Coro anualmente. Sabado 4 de Junio a las 7:30 PM en el Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, University of Pittsburgh. Con canciones populares de la America Latina y Espana. Todos estan invitados a pasar una velada coral de alegria y tradicion. German Matos [mailto:gmatos@yahoo.com]
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Invitacion Exclusiva. Recepcion y homenaje a los jugadores Latinos de los Piratas. Jueves, 9 de Junio, 2005. “Home Plate Club” del PNC Park. 5:30-8:30pm. Envie un email a rondon@duq.edu para obtener su invitacion. Todos los gastos estan cubiertos por los Piratas. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU).

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MON YOUGH RIVERFRONT ENTERTAINMENT 7 CULTURAL COUNCIL (MYREC)

AND CARIBBEAN AND LATIN AMERICAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION- UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH ARE PROUD TO PRESENT THE 21ST ANNUAL CARIBBEAN DAY ON THE RIVERFRONT FOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2005, 6:00 P.M.- 10:00 P.M. HOT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATURING "GRUPO FUEGO" CLEVELAND'S #1 SALSA BAND MERENGUE* SALSA* REGGAETON* MAMBO* CUMBIA*LAMBADA* AT THE MCKEESPORT GERGELY RIVERFRONT PARK

MARKET STREET AND 9TH , NEAR KANE CENTER RAIN LOCATION: MCKEESPORT HIGH SCHOOL ENJOY ETHNIC FOODS AND BEVERAGES ON SALE* PIÑATAS FOR THE CHILDREN FUN AND GAMES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY. FREE ADMISSION

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (412) 678-1727 PAT BUS TRANSIT-56C cbclub@earthlink.net

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JOB OFFER: We are a medium-sized manufacturing company in Emsworth (rte 65 North). We manufacture buffing wheels, buffing compounds and abrasive products.

We are looking for 4-5 new workers. Isaac Serra, our Technical / Latin American Sales Representative, told me that you may be able to help us find good workers. Our starting pay is $9.78/hr. We are looking for full-time workers for 1st and 2nd shifts. The typical job includes running punch presses, forklifts and specialized equipment.

Allen Schaffner. 412-734-0230. Allen@schaffnermfg.com

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Platt’s Enterprise, Inc. is a complete landscaping and snow removal company currently seeking landscape technicians to support our growing business. This position is responsible for working with the foreperson in the field to complete mowing and general maintenance of commercial properties. Job Details: Hours per week - 40 hours plus possible overtime. Salary - $8.00 per hour to $9.00 per hour depending on experience. Transportation to jobsites provided if necessary. Benefits provided after three months of work. Uniforms will be provided. Contact Mark Platt at (412) 559-5704 or Michael Platt at (412) 559-9254.

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BILINGUAL NANNY. SPANISH. SQUIRREL HILL. Mature, live-in, Nanny wanted to help single mother who has a full travel schedule which occasionally requires her to be away from home during the week. Responsibility and care of dog and two children ages 2 (boy) and 9 (girl), all laundry and warming of meals, dishes and housekeeping. Close to all major transportation in Squirrel Hill section of Pittsburgh – no driver’s license required. One year commitment required. Spanish speaking welcomed.

Every other weekend off from Friday 7 pm through Sunday 7 pm. Working every other weekend is required. 2 weekdays days off (choice of Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday 8:00 – 3:00).

Salary negotiable and paid twice monthly. Must be Non-Smoking. Room and Board. Private Bathroom provided. Two full weeks paid vacation annually. $1,500 Bonus at 6 months of service.

Must have legal paperwork to travel/ live in the United States. Should be willing to travel with family during summer months. Contact Cyndi 412-606-9242.

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Friday, June 10th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Lilly Abreu, voice. Eric Susoeff, guitar

Jason May, flute/sax. Dwayne Dolphin, bass. James Johnson III, drums.

We will be performing in the new concert series " AFTER WORDZ" at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main-Oakland). The concert is FREE and open to the public (you don't need to be a member). "Live Music in a New Setting" will bring to you the Brazilian Jazz of Lilly Abreu on the outdoor deck.Visit my website- http://www.lillyabreu.com/ "A dream is a wish your heart makes" ***

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WRCT 88.3FM - Revista Radial Latinoamericana/Latin American Radio Magazine

News, Sports, Politics, Local social, cultural and recreational events and the best Latin American Music. Date: Every Thursday. Time: 6:05 - 7:00 pm. Send any special announcements that you would like aired to: Miguel Rojas-zotelo: rojaszotelo@hotmail.com, Martha Mantilla : martham@pitt.edu, or call 412 521 8651

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La Unión Cultural Latinoamericana (LACU) es una organización voluntaria, que cuenta con el 501(c)(3), donaciones son deducibles de impuestos, sin fines de lucro, y cuya misión es promover y preservar las diversas manifestaciones culturales latinoamericanas en la región de Pittsburgh. LACU cuenta con el boletín bi-mensual, bilingue, “Noticiero”, el programa para niños “Sábado Latino Infantil”, sesiones de conversación inglés-castellano, acceso a grupos musicales latinos, bailes típicos, sesiones de comidas, y todo lo que nuestra cultura latina de 500 años ha producido... estamos en Pittsburgh para compartir todo esto, y ayudarnos entre nosotros. LACU NUEVAS es un boletin electronico que llega a los miembros de LACU para mantenerlos informados de las actividades latinoamericanas en la region de Pittsburgh. Tel.412-362-7730

***Registrese como 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 y LACU NUEVAS. Brent Rondon, Presidente de LACU. 2003-2005. http://www.lacunet.org

The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), is a 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”, and authentic dances and arts, food and lectures, and the excitement of a 500-year latino culture. Practice Your Spanish!!!. Info. 412-362-7730. LACU NUEVAS is an 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 and LACU NUEVAS. Brent Rondon, President. LACU. 2003-2005. www.lacunet.org