LACU NUEVAS 22 de Septiembre, 2004. Weekly e-bulletin. Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), Pittsburgh, PA. www.lacunet.org ************************************************************************************** Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month on October 2, 2004! ** Mark your Calendars for Latin American Cultural Union 4th Annual Gala Dinner: Date/Dia: Saturday/Sabado 2, October, 2004. Time/Hora: 7pm – 2am. Place/Lugar: Marriott Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh Attire/Traje: Formal, Black-Tie Optional. Program: Celebrating the culture from Latin America. Celebraremos la cultura latina y los logros de la comunidad Latina. Guest Speaker/Invitado Especial: Secretario del Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Secretary Pedro Cortes. Dinner/Cena: Marriott’s Master Chef will offer a Latino-flavor, Miami-style dinner. Dance with the Live Latin Band, “Sabor Latino”. Cost: $35.00 for LACU members, $40.00 Non-members, $350 Table of 10 people. Contact Info. Erika at 412-481-1384, lacugala@lacunet.org or visit www.lacunet.org ****************************************** JOB POSTING D.T. Gruelle Company 301 Moon Clinton Road, Moon Township (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania 15108 U.S.A. Tel: (412) 262-2755 * Fax: (412) 262-1391 E-mail: abg@dtgruelle.com Internet WEB Site: http://www.dtgruelle.com/ Integrated, Dedicated, Contract Logistics Management United States Customs Brokers * International Freight Forwarders * NVOCC - OTI 12187NF Recipient of the Governor's Export Excellence Award We are looking for an intern or entry level person, willing to be trained as an international freight forwarding operator. The position will offer opportunity to work and train with professionals in the field. The expectations for this position are to develop the individual in all aspects of forwarding, air, ocean, financial instruments, imports, exports, to the point of being capable of independent work, and becoming a vital part of our organization. Therefore we are seeking the following backgrounds: * Strong interest and studies in international business, finance or marketing * Computer skills ( word, excel, power point, internet, E Commerce, etc.) * Ability to work independently * Good written and communications skills * Foreign language The position will pay between $9 and $12 per hour, depending from experience. Intern can be part time, developing to full time, once the training, experience and studies, with school attendance, are completed. Please mail or fax to the above address a letter of interest with resume. ****************************************** Latin American Folkloric Music, Every Wednesday at Tango Café. 9pm. Empanadas, pastries, and coffee plus Brazilian and Tango Music. Forward Ave and Murray Ave, Squirrel Hill. Info. 412-421-1390. ***************************************** Déjŕ vu, Global Beats International Music. Every Wednesday night. Strip District. Penn Ave. Free admission. Contact Carla. carlapitt@aol.com ***************************************** Villa Lobos, Gardel, Barrios, d Araujo, Jobim and more! AN EVENING OF SULTRY BRAZILIAN MUSIC. Saturday, September 25th, 8pm. one evening ONLY Bellefield Hall, University of Pittsburgh. (across from Heinz Chapel, 315 South Bellefield Avenue) Brazilian vocalist Silvia Lazo and classical guitarist Paul Grove $3 for students or 2 for $5; $6 for non-students or 2 for $10. Children under 6 – free. www.heritageroom.org under events ***************************************** La Comunidad Latina Catolica de Pittsburgh los invita a su feria de informacion "Al Servicio de la Comunidad" el domingo 26 de setiembre, de 12:30-5:00 p.m. La feria sera en la Iglesia San Jacinto , 3201 Craft Place, en Oakland. (La parte posterior de la iglesia queda frente al Hampton Inn del Blvd. of the Allies. Buses: 61A, 61B, 61C, 71A, 71C, 71D, 54C y 500. Bajarse en Craft Ave con Fifth Avenue o Forbes Avenue y caminar hacia el Blvd. of the Allies. ***************************************** Medrad growing Congratulations to PRA Board Member John Friel, President and CEO of Medrad, who announced last week that Medrad will continue to grow at a brisk pace over the next two years. The company plans to hire more than 200 employees during that time. For more information, please visit .www.medrad.com ***************************************** The nation’s largest Hispanic college internship program again set new records http://www.hnip.net/news/newsID.25/news_detail.asp ***************************************** Ayuda en casa, con Driver's License: Necesito la ayuda de alguien q pueda llevar y traer a mis hijas del colegio a la ves q ayude con algunos quehaceres en la casa. Si supieras de alguien, dejame saber. Esto seria temporal hasta q mi esposa de a luz y quizas un par de meses mas, es decir hasta Diciembre. En cuanto al pago seria $7 la hora , 8 horas diarias de Lunes a Viernes. 7.30 am - 3.30 pm. Gracias, Alvaro Lazo. alvarolazo@verizon.net ***************************** Attached is a link to Vacancy Announcement HHS-CDC-T1-2004-0318 for a General Engineer, GS-801- 12, to be located in the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory, Technology Branch, Pittsburgh, PA. Opening date is August 27, 2004; closing date is October 1, 2004. U.S. CITIZENS SHOULD APPLY UNDER HHS-CDC-T1-2004-0316 http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=23765212&AVSDM=2004%2D08%2D27+00%3A01 %3A01&Logo=0&col=dltc&cy=&brd=3876&lid=18326&fn=&q=general+engineer ****************************** Neighborhood Legal Services Association. Offers free legal services in civil matters to low-income residents. Info: Robert Racunas. 412-255-6700, or 412-644-7450. www.nlsa.us **************************** We are looking to hire an accounts payable clerk for our office. We would like to get someone that is bilingual english/spanish. If you know any candidate please let me know. Best regards, JBK John B. Keddie, Account Manager Flexon Southwest Phone: Toll Free (800) 365-3667 x305 Outside USA or Canada: (412) 749-0400 x305 Fax: (412) 749-0410 E-mail: jbk@flexoninc.com Website: www.flexoninc.com **************************** La Unión Cultural Latinoamericana (LACU) es una organización voluntaria, que cuenta con el 501(c)(3) status de ser sin fines de lucro, que puede recibir donaciones libre de impuestos, 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 nińos “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 ańos ha producido... estamos en Pittsburgh para compartir todo esto, y ayudarnos entre nosotros. ***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. Brent Rondon, Presidente de LACU. 2003-2005. http://www.lacunet.org Estas invitado(a) a la GALA de los Latinos el 2 de Octubre. The Latin American Cultural Union (LACU), is a non-profit, 501©(3), volunteer 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 es un boletin electronico que llega a los miembros de LACU para mantenerlos informados de las actividades latinoamericanas en la region de Pittsburgh. 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. Brent Rondon, President. LACU. 2003-2005. www.lacunet.org You are invited to the annual Latino GALA-dinner event on October 2.