EVENTS

Tax Help

Tax Return Filing Help 2008

Need help in Spanish to fill out your tax forms? The Hispanic Center can assist you to fill out your tax forms on Wednesday mornings, from 9am-12:30pm. Please call José Iglesias at 412-322-2717 to set up an appointment.

Programs

50 Years, 50 Families - Free Furniture

United Way of Allegheny County is partnering with Roomful Express furniture to present the 50 Years, 50 Families program. The program will provide up to $3,000 worth of new home furnishings to 50 deserving families throughout the Pittsburgh region. Two recipients will be selected on a weekly basis from April 4th through September 3rd, 2008. One recipient's story will be featured each Thursday evening on the KDKA TV news at 5 or 6PM. Families or individuals can be nominated for the program by completing a nomination form at www.50years50families.com or by picking up an application at any Roomful Express location. Those submitting nominations to the program must write a 250 word essay about why the family they are nominating needs and deserves new home furnishings. Judging will be based on compelling need and the circumstances leading to that need.

Recreation

International Evening of Music and Dance

Watch performers from many countries: Venezuela, Brazil, Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Middle East. The show will take place on Saturday, May 10th at 6:pm at the Goodwill, Foltz Building, 26th and East Carson Streets Southside. Donation $10, includes entertainment, international appetizer and dessert buffet. Reservations suggested, contact Jackie 412-390-2308 or Jennifer 412-390-2274.

Race for the Cure - Maratón del Cancer del Seno

Mother's Day, May 11, 2008 at Schenley Park at Flagstaff Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Late online registration will close at 7 AM, May 8, 2008. http://race.pittsburghraceforthecure.org. Late registration the day of the race, please, be there at 7am. There will be entertainment, booths, and children activities. If you don't want to register you can watch the marathon and have a great time.

Pittsburgh Folk Festival

The 52nd Annual Folk Festival will be on May 16, 17, 18 2008 at David D. Lawrence Convention Center. A weekend-long multicultural celebration of more than 30 nationalities featuring traditional ethnic entertainment, food and refreshments. Shop in the international bazaar, learn a dance, see traditional crafts or visit the cultural exhibits to learn more about a country and its people. The Latino presentation will be on Saturday 17. Tickets in advance $8, at door $10. Buy tickets online at http://www.pghfolkfest.org/

El Coro Latino en Concierto

El Coro Latino le invita al Concierto de Primavera a celebrarse el 17 de mayo en Frick Arts Auditorium en Oakland, Pittsburgh. El concierto comienza a las 7pm y termina alrededor de las 9pm. La página Web del Coro es www.elcorolatino.com

Diversity SoccerFest 2008

The Hispanic Center invite you to the Diversity SoccerFest 2008. This event will be on August 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 2008 from 9am to 3pm. The games will be at North Park Soccer Fields (20 minutes of Pittsburgh in Wexford off Rt. 19. Activities include:

• Children's Mini Soccer Games during Half Time
• Authentic Mexican Food on Sale
• Food Drive for Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
• Special Guests from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds & Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato

If you have a team and would like to play call 412-322-2717 or email jvalotta@pghhc.org To get flyer click here.

Barrio Latino, su programa radial en español - WRCT 88.3 FM

Thursday's program: Latin American cuisine in Pittsburgh. We will talk with the owners of Latin American restaurants such as Taco Loco, Restaurante Veracruz, Chicken Latino, and other great places offering delicious Latin American food in Pittsburgh. Barrio Latino airs on Thursdays, 6.05 - 7pm (Eastern Time) from WRCT 88.3 FM Pittsburgh - listen via Internet at www.wrct.org or call us live 412 621 9728

Amigos del Cine Latinoamericano

Amigos del Cine Latinoamericano presenta the Latin American Film Series "New Millenium" cada Jueves a las 8:30 p.m. en la University of Pittsburgh, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium. Películas de Peru, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela y Bolivia entre otros. Para ver el programa completo visita la página Web www.amigosdelcinelatinoamericano2008.blogspot.com/

Spanish Infant-Toddler Language and Early Literacy Activities

These materials include twenty home and community activities for adults and children birth to three that encourage early language and literacy development. They are appropriate for children with disabilities as well as children who are developing typically. To download materials go to www.walearning.com and click on the purple button that says "Free Parent Education Handouts" on the home page.

"Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Sassy Marie's"

The show will run every Thursday from 5:30pm - 8pm at Sassy Marie's (formerly, the legendary jazz club known as the James Street Tavern) on Pittsburgh's Historic North Side. Sassy Marie's is located at the corner of James Street and Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The show will be held in the newly renovated 2nd floor room, which has a separate entrance on James Street.

Sitios para Bailar Salsa, Cumbia,...

Information about places to dance Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Vallenato, Mexican, international latin music in many places on the Pittsburgh area. www.DJJUANDIEGO.com

El Cantinho Brasileiro

Fridays 6-7pm 88.3 FM WRCT www.arrepiabrasil.org

Seminars

Free Training for Bilingual Women

Fourteen bilingual women recently received certificates from the first peer coach training class and will now begin working with Latina clients. A new class is forming for another set of bilingual women. This free training is sponsored by the Latino Catholic Social Service Center and the Benedictine Sisters of Pittsburgh. After receiving training, per coaches are asked to coach at least one other Latino person over a period of several months. The goal of the grant is to provide mutual support within the Latino community and help newly arrived immigrants adjust to their new environment. Anyone interested in learning more about this program is invited to a bilingual information meeting on Sunday, April 27 following mass at 1:30pm at the Latino Social Service Office in St. Hyacinth Church (3201 Craft Place in Oakland). Additional information is available in Spanish from Sister Janice Vanderneck 412-578-0402 or Eileen Omstead 4120877-9296 and in English from Sister Susan Merrie 412-931-0769.

15th Annual Family Support Conference

The 15th Annual Family Support Conference will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at the Westin Convention Center Pittsburgh Hotel. This year's theme "What's Love Got to Do with It? The Heart of School Readiness and Success" builds upon last year's conference with a particular focus on family readiness. For more information visit www.education.pitt.edu/ocd

A one day conference that offers a wonderful opportunity for the parents of young children to learn about getting their children ready for a successful school experience. A limited number of scholarships for the event are available. Please contact Gloria J. Rodriguez-Ransom for registration. 412-576-2510 ransomgr@gmail.com

Diversity Career & Education ARCADE

Dave & Busters will give you the opportunity to meet local business and corporations in search for diverse workforce. More than 50 business will display products and services. Various companies will be recruiting, including those in the Administrative, Nursing, Banking, Government, Marketing and Customer Service Fields. Don't miss this special job fair. The Hispanic Center is one of the participating sponsors of the event. Download the flyer.

Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Time: 10am - 3pm
Location: Dave & Busters, Waterfront

Classes

GPLC - Family Literacy Class

Basic Education for adults, pre-school education, activities including parents and children. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:30pm at St Hyacinth Church (3201 Craft Place). For more information contact Rose or Kristin 412-881-3685.

GED in Spanish / ESL Classes at Goodwill

For GED classes contact Shena 412-322-2716.

ESL classes meets Mondays thru Thursdays 12:00-2:00pm, 2:00-4:00pm, 6:00-8:00pm. Goodwill Industries, 26th and East Carson Street (Southside), Six Floor.

Health

Be Well
A smorgasbord of traditional and alternative health information and services. Saturday, May 3, 2008, 11am-3pm at St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Centre and Morewood Avenues, Shadyside. Free blood pressure testing, hiv testing, diabetes prevention information, breast self-care education, chair massages, acupunture and more.

Free Pediatric and Flu Immunization
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Care Mobile - Birmingham Clinic
Dates: May 10 and June 7, from 10am to 12:30pm
Location: Salvation Army (Donation Center) 54 S. 9th Street South Side Pittsburgh
For more information call 412-692-6000 option 8 or visit the Website www.chp.edu/centers/spanish_clinic.php

Salud para Niños & CHP Injury Prevention Program - Home Safety Event for Families
You and your family are invited to participate in the first CHP - Salud Para Niños Home Safety Event in Spanish in which for the first time ever the CHP Home Safety Handbook in Spanish will be launched. Participants will learn about home safety and will receive prizes. Registration is free. A light lunch will be provided. The event will take place in on Sunday May 18th from 1 to 3 pm in the social hall of Saint Regis 3235 Parkview Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4597 To register please call 412-692-6000 option 8 during business hours and leave your name, the number of people in your family and your phone number.

Adolescent Clinic in Spanish
The Division of Adolescent Medicine and the program Salud Para Niños of the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh offer every Thursday at 3:30 P.M. general medical services for adolescents in Spanish. Services include check-ups, sick visits, reproductive health care (except for pregnancy follow-ups and prenatal care), prevention and treatment of sexual transmitted infections and management of issues common among teens such as smoking, drug use and behavior problems. These services will be provided to patients who have health insurance and choose CHP Adolescent Medicine Division Dr. Loreta Matheo as their PCP. To make an appointment please call 412-692-6677 and ask for an appointment with Dr. Loreta Matheo for the Spanish Clinic (scheduling only in English available).

New Spanish Speaking Physician's Assistant at Magee Womens Hospital
Alexandra Vaccaro, PA-C has joined the Outpatient Clinic staff at Magee-Womens Hospital. Alexandra is a Spanish speaking physician's assistant specializing in women's health, specifically obstetrics, gynecology and family planning. She is available to see patients Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. Women can be seen at Magee-Womens Hospital without insurance coverage through a special contract with Adagio Health. Family planning and basic womenís health services are covered: history, physical examination, annual exams, pregnancy testing, selected types of blood work, tests for sexually transmitted infection and family planning methods. Obstetrical services require insurance coverage or eligibility for medical assistance through the state o"0" Pennsylvania. Please call 412-641-4455 and ask to be scheduled with Alexandra in the Red unit. Magee-Womens Hospital - Outpatient Clinic "0" Level 300 Halket Street Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Note: Adagio Health do allow to see patients who do not have Social Security numbers.

Center for Diseace Control (CDC) New Website
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has redesigned its Spanish-language Web site: CDC en Español. Available at http://www.cdc.gov/spanish, CDC en Español is easier to use and includes a more powerful search engine. The new site provides Spanish-speaking communities and families with up-to-date information on immunization, nutrition, disease-prevention and other health topics.

"9 Luna's" Support Group for Pregnant Latino Women
The group 9 Luna's meets on Wednesdays on a biweekly basis at St Hyacinth Church, 3201 Craft Place in Oakland. Meetings start at 2pm. Call Silvia Silva at 412-856-7584.

Religion

Iglesia Hispana Vida

¿Hablas español y quieres adorar a Dios en este idioma? Iglesia Hispana Vida te invita al Servicio del Ministerio los sábados a las 6 pm. Localizada en 855 MacBeth Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146 (Life Church). Puedes comunicarte con el Pastor Moisés Rosario llamando al 724-863-8101 o por email iglesiabautistahispana@yahoo.com Visite la página Web www.iglesiabautistahispana.org