REVISED: The next HFWG meeting will be held next Friday (08/06/10) from 12-1 p.m. at the Baby Fold Conference Room (612 Oglesby Avenue, Normal IL). For additional details: Agenda 08-06-10.
Javier Mendez Benefit
On Sunday, August 1, 2010 the Toluca community will be holding a benefit fundraiser for Javier Mendez at 2 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at St. Ann Hall (North Chestnut Street, Toluca, IL).
Authentic Mexican Cuisine will be served and tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children age 10 and under for one entrée selection. For more information: Javier Mendez Benefit Flyer
Cedar Ridge Back to School
Cedar Ridge Back to School Night: Cedar Ridge Elementary School and the Rocket Boosters (PTO), the Cedar Ridge Promise Council are extending an invitation to community organizations to join them at their first Community Resource Fair to be held on Thursday, August 19th from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. The resource fair will be in conjunction with the Cedar Ridge Back To School Night event, the first opportunity that students and their families will have to tour the new school!
Cedar Ridge Elementary will have a significant number of families whose primary language is Spanish (about 30%). For more information: Promise council vendor letter-mes.
HERO Picnic
REMINDER: State Farm’s HERO (Hispanic Employee Resource Organization) is planning their annual picnic at State Farm Park (G.J. Mecherle Memorial Park, Main St. and Hamilton Rd, Bloomington) and they would like to invite you to join them on August 7th from 12-4pm. Please see this invite for additional information: HERO Picnic Invite.
New Restaurant
Bayron Orellana opened a new Mexican restaurant this past weekend in Bloomington, IL. Taqueria El Merendon at 1704 Eastland Dr. Suite 13 (north of Cub Foods) is open 7 days a week (Mon. – Thurs. 11-10, Fri. & Sat. 11-11, Sun. 11-9) and offers dine in and carry out. (309) 663-9500 Taqueria El Merendon Menu
Pantagraph Article
Pantagraph Article: AP-Univision Poll: US Hispanics mix hopes, strains
Hispanics are eager to blend into American society while still maintaining their cultural identity, a paradox that reflects the complex beliefs of the nation’s fastest-growing minority. Yet there are limits to assimilation _ most don’t expect the United States to elect a Latino president in the next 20 years. Read More
WJBC Interview
Ingrid Ramirez interviews in Spanish Liz Acevedo, founder of the Latino Women Support Group (Western Ave Community Center). http://www.wjbc.com/WJBCenEspa%c3%b1ol/tabid/11682/Default.aspx#
Radio Latino Interview: Ingrid Ramirez
Alex Monzon (Radio Latino 88.1FM) interviews Ingrid Ramirez (WJBC en Español 1230AM/93.7FM). http://www.wesn.org/881/?p=493
Radio Latino
Cada día 11:30-1:30 escuche a la mejor música latina en Bloomington-Normal, con noticias, deportes, tiempo, entrevistas con miembros de la comunidad, y más! Emitido completamente en español por 88.1 FM, WESN.