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Are You into Salsa Dancing?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Do you enjoy Salsa dancing or want some lessons in Salsa dancing? On June 3rd at 7:00 Edwin Lebron will be performing live at the Quarter (3rd floor) in Harrisburg, PA. Edwin Lebron will be singing a variety of singles from his new album coming out this summer! Plus, there is a schedule of events for the evening. These include:

7:00PM – Social
7:20PM – Salsa lesson
8:15PM – Salsa Dancing and Music

This event does have a $5.00 cover charge if you are a member. If not, it’s $7.00 for the public. If you are interested but would like more details visit: http://www.hablanews.com/news.php?nid=1253.

Tags: culture, salsa, spanish
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Kids and Cultures: Cultural Sampling Coupon Book

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Did you miss the Taste the World tour through Lancaster City on May 21st? Or would you like to taste the World all year round? Here’s your chance to Taste the World at your own pace. Kids and Cultures is offering a coupon book that includes 13 restaurants in downtown Lancaster. The coupon book offers free samples of specialties as well as discounts on select menu items. Best yet, you can use the coupons until December 31, 2010. If you’d like to purchase a coupon book, visit http://www.kidsandcultures.com/tastetheworldcouponbook/. So what are you waiting for? Go Taste the World!

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Cultures and Cooking

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010

Every second Wednesday of each month, the Lancaster County Public Library holds Cultures and Cooking from 6:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m. This program is a great family-filled event where you are able to learn about and taste new cultures. The event also features a different presenter each month at the Saint James Episcopal Church, 119 North Duke Street. You do need to register in advance, and a minimal fee will be collected for cooking supplies. Check out the Library’s website, http://www.lancaster.lib.pa.us/culturesandcooking, to register and read more about the cultural event.

Tags: culture, food, lancaster pa
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How much do you know about Church World Services (CWS) and Refugees in Lancaster County?

Thursday, May 20th, 2010

Here are the answers to the last newsletter.

1. What are some programs that CWS does to help refugees?

CWS does a lot of programs such as the Crop Walk. However, they are always searching for volunteers to work one-on-one with a refugee as a mentor, English tutor, translator, employment advocate, etc.

2. How have the Iraqui refugees helped the United States?

Some of the Iraqui refugees work as interpreters for the United States Army.

3. Why did the Karen Burmese refugees come to the US?

The Karen Burmese refugees came to the US because they were experiencing persecution due to the fact that they were part of a minority ethnic group in Burma.

4. How many Karen Burmese families have moved to Lancaster since May 2007?

150 ethnic Karen Burmese families have moved to Lancaster since May 2007.

5. How many Bfutanese refugees have resettled in Lancaster County?

There have been over 120 Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian Bfutanese refugees that have resettled in Lancaster County.

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Tags: culture, CWS, trivia
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First Thursday Latino

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Every first Thursday of the month, come to the Puerto Rican Cultural Center to celebrate First Thursday Latino. The event starts out at 6:00 p.m. with a social. It is then followed by a program from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and ends with a network from 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Come out and take part in First Thursday Latino in order to “embrace diversity, build relationships, and strengthen the community”.

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Imani African Dance Concert

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

Come out and enjoy the 15th annual community concert on Saturday, June 19th at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at Franklin and Marshall College’s Roschel Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 each and seating comes on a first come first serve basis. For additional information call 717.808.0203 or visit http://www.imaniafricandance.org/

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Don’t Forget: Taste the World

Monday, May 10th, 2010

If you haven’t already signed up, register for Kids and Cultures annual Taste the World. This 3-hour event takes place in 9 different restaurants in downtown Lancaster. You will walk from restaurant to restaurant sampling food from different cultures. Here is the complete listing of the participating restaurants: Coffee Shop Colombian Bakery, Expressly Local (serving Gursha Organic Ethiopian food), Island Caribbean Restaurant, La Costena Peruvian Restaurant, La Dolce Vita Italian Courthouse Bakery, Rachel’s Cafe & Creperie, Sakura Asian Fusion & Sushi Bar, Rice & Beans, and Spyro Gyros. Taste the World will be taking place May 21st from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, and tickets are required. To find out more information, visit their website http://www.kidsandcultures.com/tastetheworld/.

Tags: culture, entertainment, food
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Are You Signed Up for Summer Camps?

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Why not try a summer language camps at Your Language Connection. The camps are held at Lancaster Country Day School either from 9:00am-12:00pm or 1:00pm-4:00pm. The camps range from Spanish to Chinese to American Sign Language. Children, ages 4 and older, learn about these other unique cultures through hands-on experiences such as: crafts, songs, and games. Sign up your child(ren) now! For more information, check out our website at: www.yourlanguageconnection.com/.

Tags: children, culture, Summer Camp
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Cinco de Mayo

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

What do you really know about Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday (not their Independence Day) that is celebrated because of the Mexican victory in 1862 over France. In the United States we celebrate the holiday in order to remember the Mexican heritage and pride. But how do we celebrate it? In the US, we have educational opportunities throughout the schools, Mexican flags, and nightlife. Anywhere you go, you are able to find a late night fiesta celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Check out how you can celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year in Lancaster:

Gustos Lounge, Lancaster PA

Come out and visit Gustos Lounge for live music and drink specials. With a ticket, you are even automatically entered in a raffle for a travel prize. If you come after midnight, there’s no entry fee. Come out and celebrate this fiesta!