[advocacygroup] ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEEK ENDING 2/28/09

[Rafael Aviles]

Date: Monday, March 2, 2009, 11:25 AM Flowers... are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world. Ralph Waldo Emerson       Kudos this week goes to two local young men   Javier Castillo   a representative of the Occoneechee Council, from Raleigh, NC, and from Troop 214, will be among those presenting the  "2008 Report to the Nation" in Washington DC to President Obama and othe goverment officials.   GRAND PRIZE WINNER $5,000 award Christopher Marcus Gibson  wins "The Aldus Books National High School Essay Contest" he is from Wake Forest and is a Junior at Cardinal Gibbons High School   CONGRATULATIONS       Residentes de Raleigh. Favor de ayudarnos con el Pan de Desarrollo Estratégico 2008-2013 cumplimentando el cuestionario disponible en www.raleighnc.gov/police.  Agradecemos su participación.     Triumph Wake County Division   We currently have a team of 4 community support providers. Community support is a service that is a combination of case management and skill building support. This service is for adults or children that have mental health issues. The case management function is used to help the client (or parent) navigate the array of services they need to connect with in the community, and the skill building side of CS is for helping the client with interpersonal issues such as anger management, depression, conflict resolution, etc. It is similar to what used to be called mentoring but with a more therapeutic approach. I do need to let you know that all 4 of our CS workers are female, so we will only be able to take clients that are prepubescent males, or females any age.   This service is covered by Medicaid. We are normally able to provide these services to uninsured children, but not at this time.   We also have one Spanish speaking therapist and also plan to begin an intensive in home team to work with children/youth who are at risk of out of home placement.     Michael Burroughs, LCSW Clinical Director Triumph Wake County Division 5505 Creedmoor Rd. Raleigh, NC 27612   (o)919-852-5352 X 228 (c)919-345-6697           FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2009, 7A.M.-7P.M. TALK TO AN NC LAWYER FREE. As a community service to all North Carolinians, North Carolina lawyers are volunteering their time to answer legal questions for free on Friday, March 6th. The call is toll free.   Triangle Area: 800-424-9725 Triad Area: 888-818-3471 Charlotte Area: 866-616-4255 Eastern NC Area: 866-281-8314 Asheville Area: 800-289-0013   A PUBLIC SERVICE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA BAR ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION     MARCH 10, 2009 Learn what to expect during an audit by tuning in to the Internal Revenue Service March Tax Talk Today http://www.taxtalktoday.com/index.cfm?page=8.780 program, “Surviving the IRS Audit,” on Tuesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Eastern time, as practitioners and IRS staff talk about business audits from both sides of the desk.   To get the latest IRS information about IRS products and services, start a free subscription to e-News for Small Businesses; just go to IRS.gov at http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/content/0,,id=154826,00.html, type in your e-mail address and submit .           MARCH 13,2009 NC SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONALS EDUCATIONAL FUNDRAISING GALA BRINGS UNIVISION’S NEWS ANCHOR NEIDA SANDOVAL TO CARY ON FRIDAY, MARCH 13,2009 9- 12 pm Embassy Suites Hotel 201 Harrison Oaks Blvd                                                         Cary , NC   Special presentation of Neida Sandoval, news anchor of Univision’s “Despierta America ” at the 2009 Educational Fundraising Gala!   Considered one of the 100 most influential Hispanic journalists in the U.S. , Ms. Sandoval is an Emmy award-winning news anchor, and has reported on major U.S. news stories throughout her distinguished career.  ... AND THE SOUNDS AND RHYTHMS OF SAJASO ...   SAJASO, a band combining the sounds and rhythms of Salsa, Jazz, and Soul will perform at the Gala throughout the evening.   SAJASO provides North Carolinians with high quality Latin music comparable to the music you may find in New York, Florida, Cuba, and Puerto Rico .                   PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT HISPANIC YOUTH IN NORTH CAROLINA §  ADDITONAL INFORMATION BELOW  REGISTER FOR THE GALA TODAY at www.thencshp.org or call (919) 467-8424 !        MARCH 21, 2009   The Triangle Area Chapter of the American Red Cross is excited to be gearing up for its 18th annual Rhapsody in Red – an Evening in the French Quarter, which is being held on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at the Prestonwood Country Club in Cary . A fun-filled evening of exceptional entertainment and extraordinary auction offerings awaits you as we celebrate the lifesaving work of the Red Cross here in our community.  The Rhapsody in Red Ball is the Triangle Area Chapter’s largest fundraiser each year and money raised goes to support those in our community who are affected by disaster.  Please contact Lesley Ireland at 919-861-1660 or irel...@trianglearc.org for ticket information and auction/sponsor opportunities.     Lesley Ireland Financial Development Specialist American Red Cross www.trianglearc.org 919-861-1660 f 919-231-6314 With the gift of time, blood or money, you too can save a life... even your own!              MARCH 23RD FROM 2:00 – 5:00 P.M   SERA-37: The New Hispanic South, a group of Extension Educators and Faculty interested in serving Latinos in the South, will hold the 2009 Annual Conference on March 23rd from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Central Time) via a web-conference.   SERA-37 has made considerable progress since our first meeting in Atlanta last year. Highlights include: 1.  The Training Task Force piloted workshop with 90 extension professionals entitled: “Bridging the Culture Divide: Inclusive Extension Programming for Latinos.” 2.  The Immersion Task Force is developing a plan for a domestic immersion experience that will help participants gain insight into Latino/ Hispanic culture here in the states and learn how to better work with this population. 3.  The Inventory Task Force has put together an index of approximately 500 web-based resources in Spanish, organized by theme, including hyperlinks.   The three hour web-conference will be held in interactive classrooms across the region that allow all participants to see each other on large screen TVs making communication possible between the many sites. Sites will be arranged and posted as participants register.  Registration for this event is free.  However, you must preregister to participate to ensure that appropriate connections are made and space is available.    For more information and to register, please go to the Southern Rural Development Center page (LINK HERE) which showcases the SERA-37 effort or contact Rachel Welborn for more details. (rac...@srdc.msstate.edu or 662-325-3207).    We are very excited about the potential to positively impact Cooperative Extension and the communities in which each of us work and live. We look forward to your participation. With our combined efforts, we will significantly impact our communities and in so doing promote our own careers. See you on March 23rd.       MARCH 24 - 25, 2009   Register today for World View’s Latin America and North Carolina Seminar March 24 - 25, 2009 The Friday Center for Continuing Education, UNC at Chapel Hill Co-sponsored by the Consortium in Latin American and Caribbean Studies at UNC-CH and Duke & The Jack and Mary McCall Foundation, this seminar offers insights into Latin America and support for K-12 and community college educators facing the challenges and opportunities of our growing immigrant student population. Help your Hispanic and Latino students succeed in school by learning more about Latin America , critical issues facing Latino students, and new teaching strategies to support students and their families.  This program will offer sessions of interest and value to all educators, K-12 and community college, teaching in all disciplines.  Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! Short descriptions of concurrent break-out sessions, 17 sessions in all, are available on the program website:  http://www.unc.edu/world/2009Seminars/2009LANCSeminar.htm Cost (North Carolina Educators): Registration is $150 per person.  A team of 4 is $500 (save $100).  A team is comprised of 4 or more individuals from a school, college, or district.  Only $125 for each additional team member per seminar. Cost (Out-of-State Educators): Registration is $250 per person.  REGISTER A TEAM AND SAVE! PROGRAM, REGISTRATION, & HOTEL INFORMATION AT www.unc.edu/world OR please call 919/962-9264. Reserve your seat today!         WEDNESDAY MARCH 25, 2009 3:30 – 5:00 PM CENTER FOR CHILD AND FAMILY POLICY The Sulzberger Distinguished Lecture Series Immigrants Raising Citizens: The Second Generation’s First Year of Life Presented by: Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Professor of Education Harvard Graduate School of Education Terry Sanford Institute 201 Science Drive Duke University West Campus Please visit:  www.childandfamilypolicy.duke.edu  to register.     FRIDAY, MARCH 27 AND SATURDAY MARCH 28.   The Branch will be conducting our next GRGT event in Wilmington Friday, March 27 and Saturday March 28.   We are in need of some help from the Latino Task Force - we will be testing in a large Latino area and need people that can speak Spanish counsel and draw blood. This is going to be a very large event and we need all the volunteers that we can get for both days.   If anyone is interested, please contact Connie Jones at 910-486-1710 -constan...@ncmail.net     SCHEDULE A WORKSHOP The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill workshop offerings that I offer for 6th-12th grade students and parents of North Carolina through the North Carolina Health Careers Access Program-here at UNC! I speak all over the state doing school assemblies, classroom presentations, community, and church events because I am determined to help as many students in our state as possible access college, To schedule a workshop or presentation or invite me to speak at one of your upcoming events, feel free to contact me at kdri...@unc.edu or visit our website at http://nchcap.unc.edu for further information.  PLEASE forward this email to pertinent people/colleagues in your local network/community. Together-we can make a difference. One student at a time!   Koyah Rivera Pre-College Outreach Coordinator UNC-Chapel Hill http://nchcap.unc.edu       May 7-8     1.  Want to learn more about the European Union? World View and the UNC European Union Center of Excellence have partnered together to offer a 1½ day workshop (May 7-8) on the European Union. Designed to help North Carolina K-12 teachers better understand our interconnected world, this workshop will include presentations by EU scholars on the European Union and the Euro currency. Resources that use technology to enhance content and better integrate the EU in the school’s curriculum will also be provided. One CEU will be awarded for completion of the program. Registration fee is at the low cost of $50 per person and includes hotel accommodations in Chapel Hill , travel reimbursement, and lunch on May 8. Space is limited to 30 participants, so please register today by filling out the attached registration form. For additional information, contact World View at 919/843-7793 or email cbr...@unc.edu. 2.  European Union Center of Excellence Competition for K-12 Teacher Travel to Brussels June, 2009 | Brussels , Belgium Two awards will be made to North Carolina K-12 teachers for participation summer 2009 in a new program organized by the European Commission. Teachers from 11 EU Centers of Excellence will join a four day study tour of EU institutions in Brussels . Each award would include funds for travel, accommodation and per diems. Priority will be given to teachers enrolling a team in the 2009 Euro Challenge competition. In future years, priority may also extend to teachers attending UNC EU Center teacher workshops. To download the application and view the itinerary, please visit www.unc.edu/depts/europe/research_funding/fundingk12.htm DEADLINE: 5:00PM ON MARCH 17, 2009   16 DE MAYO para mas informacion www.lawcusa.org     PON EN TU AGENDA…. ¡PODER MENTAL E IMAGEN PERSONAL! CONFERENCIA ANUAL EN RALEIGH CONVENTION CENTER, MAYO 16, 2009 – Comenzando a las 12:00 del Mediodía. Llevando la delantera en el mantenimiento de una buena salud mental y desarrollo personal el LAWC y MHA/NC, una vez se complacen en presentar la conferencia anual “Poder Mental e Imagen Personal”. Inspiración y motivación en tiempos dificultosos de indecisiones y cambios rápidos son necesarias para el ser humano. El desafío de mantener un sentido de enfoque, movimiento y balance emocional, requiere de un esfuerzo único. Esta conferencia busca por medio de oradores públicos reconocidos a nivel nacional, seminarios, exhibidores y un pabellón de la salud; inspirarte y motivarte para que puedas alcanzar resultados extraordinarios en tu vida personal, familiar y de comunidad. El Director de Servicios Humanos y Destacado líder en el Campo de la Motivación y Desarrollo Personal, Dr. Ramón Rojano, será el orador principal       ¡AVISO IMPORTANTE¡– NOMINACIONES PARA PREMIO A LA EXCELLENCIA DE… PREMIO A LA EXCELENCIA DE LA MUJER LATINOAMERICANA En reconocimiento a la mujer por su compromiso y contribución a nuestra comunidad, el Club de Mujeres Latinoamericanas (LAWC) y La Asociación de Salud Mental de Carolina del Norte (MHA/NC), estará celebrando un evento de gala “Premio a la Excelencia de la Mujer Latinoamericana”. La ceremonia de entrega de premios se llevará a cabo el sábado 16 de Mayo, 2009 en el lujoso Raleigh Convention Center, en Downtown, Raleigh. Las categorías que serán premiadas son las siguientes: Mujer Profesional, Mujer - Dueña de Negocio, Mujer - Liderazgo, Mujer - Madre soltera, Mujer - Amiga, Mujer - Juventud Latina y Mujer - Abogacía Para Una Buena Salud Mental. Como parte del evento se presentará nuestro desfile de modas anual “Poder Mental e Imagen Personal”. Las nominaciones se estarán aceptando durante los meses de enero, febrero y marzo, 2008. Puede obtener una forma de nominación abriendo el folder adjunto o visitando.   Los premios a "La Excelencia de la Mujer Latinoamericana" fueron creados para exaltar y  reconocer los esfuerzos y talentos de las mujeres latinas, que con liderazgo y optimismo     luchan por el bienestar de su  familia, y son modelos de superación y orgullo para la comunidad.   ¡Por favor únase a nosotros, envíe su nominación y disfrute este histórico evento, conozca y felicite a estas maravillosas mujeres! Agradecemos de antemano por su presencia, aplausos y apoyo a este evento de gala   Por favor envié su nominación a:                                                                                                        MHA/NC - LAWC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ATTENTION TO: Nora L. Hernandez                                                                                1331 Sunday Drive, Raleigh , NC 27607                                                                                      nora.he...@mha-nc.org             SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2009   3rd Annual Great American Tobacco Duck Race to Fight Hunger! Saturday, May 16, 2009. Races at 10 a.m. and 12 noon. Prizes, entertainment, food & family fun--be sure to join us Buying Ducks helps the Food Shuttle fight hunger in the Triangle year round! To purchase Ducks go to: www.foodshuttle.org/buyduck.html

 

Press Release

P.O. Box 590  Raleigh , NC   27602

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For Immediate Release: February 25, 2009

Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department

(919) 831-6844

Niños

 

Basic Mexcan Folklore Dance

Bailes de Folklore Mexicano

Ages/Edades: 6-15 year/años

The objective of this course is to introduce participants to the basic knowledge of various traditional Mexican Folklore dances like Jarabe Tapatio, Danza de los Viejitos, Raspa, etc. There will be a presentation at the end of the course. Girls will wear long skirts and boys will wear pants during class practice. The traditional clothing for the final group presentation will depend on the dance and will be provided by the child's parents.

 Este curso tiene como objetivo introducir el conocimiento básico de bailes del folklore mexicano a través de bailes tradicionales regionales como son el jarabe tapatío, la danza de los viejitos, y la raspa, etc.  Al final del periodo se hará una presentación. El vestido que se usara para la practica serán faldas largas para niñas y pantalón para niños. En la presentación se usara el vestido regional de acuerdo al baile y será proporcionado por los padres de cada niño.

 

Method Road-

#80462 March 7-April 25  Sat/Sab 10AM-12PM

Adultos

 

Basic Computer class in Spanish

Computación Básica en Español

Ages/Edades: 18 and up/18 años en adelante

This course will introduce basic computer skills. Students will learn how to use the computer keyboard, type letters, navigate through internet, and much more.

Este curso tiene como objetivo introducir conocimientos básicos de computación. Los estudiantes aprenderán como usar el teclado, escribir una carta, usar la Red (Internet) y mucho más.

Class Fee/Costo: $40

 

Pullen Community Center

 

#78215 Mar 24-Apr 28 Tu/Mar 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

 

Peach Road Community Center

Ages/Edades: 18 and up/18 años en adelante

Class fee/Costo: $40

#80396 March 16- Apr 20 Mon/Lun  6:30 PM-8:30 PM

 

 

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Clases de Ingles

Ages/Edades: 18 and up/18 años en adelante

These classes are offered for beginner and intermediate lev­els. Classes are designed for people that utilize a primary language other than English and are interested in learning important skills to communicate in English.

Estas clases se ofrecen a niveles de principiante e intermedio. Las clases están diseñadas para gente que no habla inglés como su primer idioma y que están interesadas en aprender términos básicos para comunicarse en el idi­oma inglés.

Class Fee/Costo: Free/Gratis

 

 

Peach Road - ESL Adult Class

#78199 Apr 21-May 26 Tu/Mar 6:30 PM-8:00 PM

 

Chavis - ESL Adult Class

#78211 Mar 28-May 2 Sa/Sab 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

 

Zumba

Optimist Community Center

Ages/Edades: 18 and up/18 años en adelante

ZUMBA is a fusion of Latin and International music. Participants will experience dance themes, which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! A Latin-music based cardio workout. The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. It is a mixture of body sculpting movements with easy to follow dance steps. In one hour, participants will sweat, dance, and have fun!

 

ZUMBA es una combinación de música internacional y Latina. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de bailar rit­mos que crean un sistema dinámico, emocionante y efectivo para estar en forma! Este baile de música latina le dará la oportunidad de ejercitarse en una sesión de ejercicio a base de cardio. Las rutinas que se presen­tarán estara combinadas con ejercicios aeróbicos y entrenamiento intervalo con una combinación de ritmos rápidos y lentos que esculpirán su cuerpo con pasos fáciles de baile.

 

Class Fee/Costo: $60

#78429 Mar 16-Apr 20 M/Lun 9:00 AM-10:00 AM

 

Familia

 

Become stronger, leaner and flexible with Pilates

Mantengase fuerte, flexible y delgado con Pilates

Lake Lynn Community Center

Ages/Edades: 16and up/16 años en adelante

 

Pilates is a form of exercise, which emphasizes the bal­anced development of the body through core strength, flex­ibility, and awareness in order to support efficient, graceful movement. Athletes and dancers love it, as do seniors, women rebounding from pregnancy, and people who at various stages of physical rehabilitation. People report that they become stronger, leaner, and more able to do any­thing with grace and ease.

 

Pilates es una forma de ejer­cicio que enfatiza el desarrollo balanceado del cuerpo através del aumento de fuerza del centro del cuerpo, flexibilidad, y conciencia para apoyar movimientos eficientes y con gracia.

Este ejercicio le encanta a atle­tas y bailarines, personas de la edad de oro, mujeres después del embarazo, y personas en diferentes esta­dos de rehabilitación física. La gente comenta que se han puesto más fuertes, delgados, y en general más capaces de hacer cualquier cosa con facilidad y gra­cia.

Class Fee: $60

#79026 Apr 16-May 21 Th/Jue 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

 

Yoga for all

Yoga para todos

Optimist Community Center

Ages/Edades: 16and up/16 años en adelante

 

Fitness yoga is designed to improve your balance, strength, power and grace as well as minimize stress. “Relax your mind while strengthening your body!” Try this great non-aerobic class that will rejuvenate your spirit with the postures and breathing techniques. Achieve total peace and harmony with this great full body workout.

 

Este esti­lo de Yoga es para el mantenimiento físico y esta dise­ñada para aumentar su balance, fuerza, poder y gracia así como también para minimizar su estrés. ¡Relaje su mente mientras tonifica su cuerpo! Pruebe esta clase no aeróbica la cual le rejuvenecerá su espíritu con posturas y técnicas de respiración. Alcance paz y armonía total con este estupendo entrenamiento completo del cuerpo.

Class Fee/Costo: $60

 

#78426 Mar 18-Apr 22 W/Mie 10:30 AM-11:30 AM

 

French for Beginners

Frances para Principiantes

Pullen Community Center

Ages/Edades: 16 and up/16 años en adelante

 

This course is designed for those who are complete begin­ners and wish to study for a short period of time and learn enough practical language to be able to communicate in simple situations when going abroad. The students that complete this course will also be able to acquire basic con­cepts to communicate with French speakers.

 

Estas clases están diseñadas para las personas que están a nivel de principiantes y quieren estudiar por un periodo corto y aprender suficiente lenguaje práctico para cuando vayan al extranjero y puedan comunicarse en situaciones sen­cillas. Los estudiantes que terminen este curso también adquirirán conceptos básicos para comunicarse con personas que hablan Frances.

Class Fee/Costo: $50

 

#78276 Mar 28-May 2 Sa/Sab 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

 

Portuguese for Beginners

Portugués para Principiantes

Pullen Community Center

Ages/Edades: 16 and up/16 años en adelante

 

This course will introduce basic Portuguese. Students will learn alphabet, basic greetings, numbers, calendar dates, weekdays, and more. Students will also enjoy aspects of Brazilian culture.

 

Esta clase le introducirá al portugués básico. Los estudiantes aprenderán el alfabeto, los saludos, números, fechas del calendario, los días, y más. También los estudiantes disfrutarán de los aspec­tos de la cultura brasileña.

Class Fee/Costo: $60

 

#78222 Mar 25-Apr 29 W/Mie 6:30 PM-8:30 PM

 

Robbery Prevention Workshop

Taller de Prevención de Robos

Peach Road

Age/Edades: All/Todas

 

Aross North Carolina there has been an increased num­ber of robberies. If you want to keep you and your loved ones safe and you want to learn about robbery prevention this class is for you.

 

En Carolina del Norte los números de robos han aumentado. Si usted quiere mantenerse seguro y también a sus seres queridos y además desea aprender como prevenir robos, esta clase es para usted.

Class Fee/Costo: Free/Gratis

Peach Road Community Center

#78997 Apr 21 Tu/Mar 8:00 PM-9:00 PM

 

Raleigh Parks and Recreation

ESL Office Support Staff 

2401 Wade Avenue

Raleigh, NC 27607

Phone: (919) 831-6844

Fax: (919) 831-6470

Web:www.parks.raleighnc.gov

 

 

APRIL 4, 2009

TEEN FEST

Got Skills? Dance, Sing, Drama

Teens (14-19) to compete in a performance contest with a message

Against Tobacco, Alcohol, Drug Use or Violence

TeenFest 2K9-Open Auditions

Sat March 7 from 1-4 pm @ Wakefield High School in Raleigh

Sat March 21 from 1-4 pm @ Northern High School in Durham

All performances must be original

For more information 919-872-2854 Ext: 3350 or 919-630-7227

www.teenfest.com

 

 

 

2009 INSTITUTE

SESSION I APRIL 14-16, 2009

SESSION II MAY 13-15, 2009

SESSION III JUNE 3-5, 2009

 

NC RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Will host leadership classes

 

For more information and to complete application please visit:  http://www.ncruralcenter.org/leadership/institute.htm

 

 

 

 

A new recruitment and marketing tool for public health: NCPublicHealthCareers.com NCPublicHealthCareers.com has been designed by health directors in Central NC and others with public health expertise in order to attract young people into the field of public health as well as to aid in recruitment overall. NCPublicHealthCareers.com is a clearinghouse of information about public health work, featuring: Public health career information, including downloadable fact sheets on career disciplines: public health dentistry, nutrition, environmental health, epidemiology, health policy and more! Public health job postings; Financial assistance, scholarships and public health loan forgiveness programs. Visit NCPublicHealthCareers.com today! NCPublicHealthCareers.com is produced by the Central NC Partnership for Public Health, one of the NC Public Health Incubator Collaboratives.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cary De la Osa
Special Bilingual Assistant
Hispanic/Latino Affairs
NC Office of the Governor
116 West Jones Street
Raleigh , NC 27603
(919) 733-5361
FAX (919) 733-2120
1-800-662-7952
 
Cary.D...@ncmail.net
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