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First Thursday Latino ~ Primer Jueves Latino ~ March 3, 2011

mdsalinas — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 03:13:25 +0000

Thursday, March 3, 2011

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

Meet our Teachers: Lois

mdsalinas — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 03:59:01 +0000

Lois has over 40 years of teaching experience and has been with YLC since 2010. She is fluent in English and Spanish and acquired her second language by taking classes, traveling and living abroad.

Her favorite thing about teaching is seeing the expression on a learner’s face when he/she “cracks the code” to something. She also believes that teaching another language to native speakers of English helps break down barriers about differences and contributes to our being good citizens in a global society.

One thing she believes to be challenging about teaching is convincing a learner that he/she can acquire a language and that because someone else learns more or faster doesn’t matter. It’s the persistence factor that’s important. Her advice for learning a new language? Stick with it.

She would also like to add, “Many of my former students stay in touch with me on Facebook and I am always flattered when I get messages from them because it confirms that they respected me as a teacher and care enough to be friends as our relationship has matured”.

Fulton Edge Series: Yo Soy Latina! is Friday Feb 18 at 9pm. 4th floor.

mdsalinas — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 03:19:32 +0000

YO SOY LATINA! is a funny and very moving play that challenges a group of diverse Latina women to examine their identity and their connections in the contemporary American landscape. The play’s premise unites these women who come to share their individual anecdotes of living Latina in contemporary America. There’s Migdalia, a Nuyorican, who experiences prejudice from her own family because of her interracial marriage; Jennifer, a young Mexican-American college student who’s discovered her Chicana rights; Alicia, a Colombian actress who struggles with what keeps her from landing Latino roles because of the “lightness” of her skin; Maria Elena, a Panamanian, who faces inequity from other Latinos because of the darkness of her skin; Soledad, a Dominican mother who finds the courage to leave her machista husband in pursuit of her own dream; and Louisa, a Cuban-Irish who defends her right to be Latina.

First Thursday Latino Celebrates Black History Month

mdsalinas — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:19:24 +0000

“THE AFRICAN INFLUENCE IN LATIN AMERICA: MUSIC, POETRY, FOOD, IDENTITY”

at the National Historic Treasure
The Fulton Opera House
12 N. Prince Street, 4th Floor
Lancaster, PA

SPECIAL GUESTS:

Central Pennsylvania’s Angelical Voice of Recording Artist AMMA JOHNSON

SONYA TOLER, Executive Director, Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs

Afro‐Latino Musical, Dance and Poetry Presentations

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

NETWORK ♦ SHARE ♦ LEARN

NETWORK ON A BUSINESS LEVEL, INTERACT ON A PERSONAL LEVEL

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

CELEBRATING FTL’s 3rd ANNIVERSARY!See More

Hispanic Heritage Month

mdsalinas — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:09:37 +0000

Have you celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month yet? If not, there’s still time! The celebration, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American Countries, lasts from September 15th to October 15th. Here are five things to do to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month:

1. Visit a Spanish Restaurant in Lancaster.

2. Go to an art gallery that’s featuring a Spanish artist.

3. Visit a Spanish-speaking country.

4. Watch a movie in Spanish.

5. Learn Spanish with Your Language Connection.

Need New Pick-Up Lines?

mdsalinas — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:05:46 +0000

Men, having trouble with the ladies? Why not try some pick-up lines in Spanish? This YouTube clip, “One-Semester Spanish Love Song”, uses first semester Spanish grammar to help attract the opposite sex. So next time when you’re out by yourself or taking a walk put on your Spanish accent and your best singing voice; you’re bound to find someone. Check it out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngRq82c8Baw

Spanish Camp, Until Next Summer

mdsalinas — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 13:37:23 +0000

Sadly, we had our last day of Spanish camp; but, it was our best day yet! Of course, we had to practice our presentation a lot, but we got to play soccer, finish our different crafts from three different cultures, and made our ‘Go Fish’ game. Overall, it was a successful day. Throughout the week, we learned so much about how to talk about our favorite past times. Now, I can tell someone what I like and don’t like, plus what I play. I can’t wait until next summer!

Spanish Camp: July 26

mdsalinas — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:39:07 +0000

Camp seems to be flying by! In the past two days we have done so many activities. We continued to learn about Ecuador, Guatemala, and Spain. Plus, we broke into teams that we’ve been competing against all week. So far, the Panthers are in the lead, but it’s really really close! We also started writing our books about what we like to do in our freetime. Finally, we started writing our presentation for our parents. Unfortunately, tomorrow is our last day; but, we get to play some soccer!

Spanish Camp: July 26

mdsalinas — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:41:23 +0000

Yesterday in Spanish camp, we learned so much! We visited Guatemala to make worry dolls, Spain to learn about the World Cup, and Ecuador to learn about their style of dress. We got to make our own worry dolls, jerseys, and ponchos. I really learned a lot! Besides the culture, we started to learn new vocabulary about leisure activities. Now, I can say what sports or activities that I like or don’t like to do. Today, we learned about basketball in Spain, the differences, and some basketball vocabulary. In teams, we challenged each other to basketball relay races. I can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings!

Spanish Camp: July 19th

mdsalinas — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:08:58 +0000

Sadly, it was our last day of Spanish camp today. We had a lot of fun activities today like scavenger hunts, cultural activities, and we even got to pick the games for the day! By the end of the week, we learned how to ask where we are and where we are going. We had our presentation today for our parents and relatives. We did great!

Check out part of the presentation here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Fqho0pbxY