First Satuday Latino Series at Rosa Rosa

Live performance by Edwin Lebron, local Salsa Recording Artist.

Cover charge $10, free parking

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ~ Social & Registration
…7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ~ Program & Special Presentations
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. ~ Networking & Open Mic

Rosa Rosa Ristorante
398 Harrisburg Pike
(near The Lancaster Arts Hotel and Franklin and Marshall College)
Lancaster, PA 17602

Individuals and organizations interested in recruiting the diverse human capital to sustain our communities attend this gathering, nurture relationships and recruit professionals interested in a noble cause, in a community development initiative, in a selfless commitment to make a difference. Opportunity to meet and mingle with top decision makers in business, politics, NGOs and create lasting business relationships!

NETWORK ♦ SHARE ♦ LEARN

NETWORK ON A BUSINESS LEVEL ~ INTERACT ON A SOCIAL LEVEL

Opportunity to meet and mingle with top decision makers in business, politics, NGOs and create lasting business relationships! Individuals and organizations interested in recruiting the diverse human capital to sustain our communities attend this gathering, nurture relationships and recruit professionals.

ANNOUNCE YOUR NEW BUSINESS ~ INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO THE COMMUNITY ~ BUILD YOUR NETWORK

Bring business cards for your chance to win a door prize!

CELEBRATING FTL’s 3rd ANNIVERSARY

]]> http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/2011/02/26/first-thursday-latino-primer-jueves-latino-march-3-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/2011/02/23/meet-our-translators-gayda/ http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/2011/02/23/meet-our-translators-gayda/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:26:16 +0000 mdsalinas http://www.yourlanguageconnection.com/blog/?p=844 Gayda belongs to one of the indigenous tribes of the Philippines – the Igorots.  She grew up in the Philippines and lived there until she was 29 years old (six years ago) and has been living in Lancaster since she came to the States. 

She spoke Kankana-ey growing up, which is one of the numerous dialects that the Igorots speak. She also speaks Ilocano, another dialect which is the third most spoken language in the northern part of the Philippines. She learned to speak Ilokano through her playmates. She learned to speak Filipino (which is considered to be the politically correct term for the Filipino language, instead of the more commonly known Tagalog) when she started going to school in kindergarten.  English, which is also taught in school, is her fourth language. 

Filipinos are very friendly and have close family ties. There is also a lot of respect for older people. The Filipinos are relatively happy despite the corruption and poverty that the country is experiencing.

Taeko likes to adapt her examples to the interests of her students. She also gives tips on using the Internet as a resource along with the guided teaching needed to learn Japanese. Taeko enjoys talking with people who have an interest in Japan and Japanese because of anime, friendships, or the like.

It’s challenging to convince students that it’s worthwhile to learn a little each day to see progress. So she would advise that each day you have a short practice session, if you can, so that the language stays fresh. Students find her both encouraging and challenging in helping them stretch to learn a language very different from English.

One thing he would like others to know about his culture is that the French care about each other and enjoy life. One myth about his culture is that the French are arrogant; if you show them respect, they will respect you just as in any other culture. Finally, some advice he has for meeting or working with a French person is to be courteous, respectful, and ask questions before making any invalid statements.

Keep checking in for more bios on our interpreters and teachers!

Friday, February 4 · 5:30pm – 8:00pm

2nd Floor Gallery, Lancaster Public Library
Prominent artist Bill Hutson will be featured in February at Lancaster Public Library. Bill states that in his abstract paintings “nature, sky, and indirect memory are the points of departure.”

Bill has traveled extensively abroad and in the United States for work, research, and exhibitions. He has taught in numerous institutions incl…uding The University of Paris-Sorbonne, Nouvelle École Nationale d’Art et Manufacture (Gabon), Hunter College, the Johns Hopkins University, The Ohio State University, and the National Museum of Art (Lagos, Nigeria).

During the past 30 years solo exhibitions of Hutson’s art have been presented in more than 20 museums and galleries and in over 50 juried shows. Abstract paintings and painted objects by Bill Hutson are in many private and public collections including The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture/The New York Public Library, the Brandywine Graphic Art Workshop the Arco Collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Studio Museum in Harlem, and the Boysmans-Van Beuningen Museum in Rotterdam, Holland. Bill Hutson lives and works in Lancaster, Pennsylvania where he is the Cook Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Emeritus(Art and History), at Franklin and Marshall College.

Bardie Keith is an African-American artist, Lancaster native, and McCaskey graduate who after taking an art course at Millersville in 1978 found her calling and has not stopped creating since. She is a mixed media artist. She uses her art as a bridge to build community and raise consciousness of the oneness of our being.

The opening for the exhibit will be Friday, February 4th from 5:30-8 pm. There will be refreshments, activities for children, music with the F&M African-American Drumming Club, and and art activities with members of the Black Student Union of F&M College

Here are our Top 5 Picks for this holiday season!

1. Eat out at one of the many cultural restaurants that are owned and operated by families from other cultures. We have authentic Columbian, Peruvian, Ethiopian, Mexican, Dominican and Puerto Rican restaurants within minutes of our homes. You can have a freshly cooked, delicious meal in a friendly atmosphere for a very affordable price. Be brave and try something new!

2. Attend a cultural workshop offered by teachers and translators of YLC. Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year, play an Ethiopian children’s game, enjoy a meal from the Philippines, or find out more about southern France. You and your family can learn more about the different cultures right here in our own neighborhoods. YLC is offering a variety of  90 minute cultural workshops for all ages.

3. Register for a language class this winter. If you have always wanted to learn a new language or brush up on one you previously learned, now is the time. Tomorrow never comes, so you need to do it today! Learning another language opens up new doors, in business, travel and personal lives. Treat a family member to this unique, fun and educational experience. We have classes for all ages and levels! A language class is the perfect gift for children who do not need more toys and for those adults who are lifelong learners. Register by December 1st to get a $15 discount.  

4. Attend a cultural activity hosted by a church or organization. There are many opportunities for cultural experiences and YLC posts many of these activities on our Blog. There is a Holiday Spanish Dance being held at the Marriott to benefit the Latino Scholarship Fund. The Jewish Community Center has a special Hanukkah celebration that welcomes everyone. There are German and  Italian clubs that provide cultural activities. Kids & Cultures is a non-profit organization that offers activities in local libraries and assemblies for schools. The Red Rose Foundation hosts Turkish Teas regularly. And our very own Taeko Bronner, Japanese teacher, hosts an international dinner weekly. Try a new activity soon!

5. Host an exchange student for a weekend or month. Your family can become a short term respite family for foreign exchange students. Many times the Host families need to go away for personal business or family emergencies and can not take their student along. Families are needed to host these students for a short stay. It is a small commitment with a big payoff. Your family will develop friendships that can last a lifetime and learning about their country and lifestyle will impact your lives in more ways than you realize.

Take some time this holiday season to learn about traditions and celebrations different than your own. You might discover a new way to celebrate!