Hispanic Families Work Group (HFWG) » Events http://hfwg.org working together to better help the Hispanic community of McLean County, Illinois Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:14:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Immigration & Citizenship Clinics http://hfwg.org/2010/09/immigration-citizenship-clinics/ http://hfwg.org/2010/09/immigration-citizenship-clinics/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:14:16 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=412 Immigration & Citizenship Clinic Travel Schedule for September and October 2010

The Immigration Project is the only BIA Accredited non-profit provider of immigration legal services located south of I-80 in Illinois. Attorneys from The Immigration Project will be in the following communities during these months. They offer free consultations to answer your immigration or citizenship questions. See the attached fliers for additional information.

2010 September and October-english-pdf

2010_Septiembre_y_Octubre-pdf

]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/09/immigration-citizenship-clinics/feed/ 0 HFWG Monthly Meeting http://hfwg.org/2010/09/hfwg-monthly-meeting-2/ http://hfwg.org/2010/09/hfwg-monthly-meeting-2/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:00:37 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=400 The next HFWG meeting will be held next Friday (09/10/10) from 12-1 p.m. at Cedar Ridge Elementary School (2808 Breezewood Blvd, Blm). For a copy of the agenda click here: Agenda-091010.

]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/09/hfwg-monthly-meeting-2/feed/ 0 Champaign – Tiempo Libre Concert http://hfwg.org/2010/09/champaign-tiempo-libre-concert/ http://hfwg.org/2010/09/champaign-tiempo-libre-concert/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:17:33 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=395 TIEMPO LIBRE (LOS GUAPOS, DJ JOE GROHENS)

Friday, September 10, 2010, at 7pm; doors open at 6pm

Krannert Center, Urbana, IL

This year, prepare yourself for the raging horns, titanic percussion, silky vocals, and supercharged timba of Miami’s Tiempo Libre. Authentically Cuban and irrepressibly modern, this group fuses electric Latin jazz with the seductive rhythms of traditional son for a sound that “relentlessly cooks” (Billboard). For more information click here.

]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/09/champaign-tiempo-libre-concert/feed/ 0 Día del Estudiante at Illinois Wesleyan http://hfwg.org/2010/09/dia-del-estudiante-at-illinois-wesleyan/ http://hfwg.org/2010/09/dia-del-estudiante-at-illinois-wesleyan/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:55:09 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=391 Día del Estudiante is a college awareness day at Illinois Wesleyan University for Latino/Hispanic youth from the City of Bloomington and Town of Normal (with 4th and 5th grade students as a target population). The program includes a general college awareness presentation, campus tours, lunch, and other fun activities.

The program is FREE of cost but each school is responsible for all travel arrangements. If your school is interested in participating, please RSVP by Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

DATE: Friday, September 10, 2010 - 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

LOCATION: Minor Myers, jr. Welcome Center (1211 Park Street Bloomington, IL 61701)

Illinois Wesleyan – Dia Del Estudiante Fall 2010

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The official day to turn off the screens, get off the couch, and go PLAY! Visit one or all SIX of these Worldwide Day of Play locations and enjoy tons of FUNtastic activities for the entire family! Saturday, September 25 • time vary – click here for more information WWDOP Flyer.

]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/08/worldwide-day-of-play/feed/ 0 Immigration Reform Forum http://hfwg.org/2010/08/immigration-reform-forum/ http://hfwg.org/2010/08/immigration-reform-forum/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:54:55 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=379 Immigration Reform Forum

Thursday, Sept. 9 @ 7pm

Hansen Student Center - IWU Campus (Bloomington, IL)

Have you heard about what’s going on in Arizona? Do you know what Illinois says about immigration? Come learn about the current issues and laws surrounding immigration in the United States. Marti Jones, the Executive Director of the Immigration Project , will be the keynote speaker. An interactive discussion and call to action will follow. Co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs and SALSA (Spanish and Latin Student Association). Contact: Roshaunda Ross, M.A., 3412 or click here for more events at IWU.

immigration reform flyer

]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/08/immigration-reform-forum/feed/ 0 Kermes 2010 – St. Mary’s Church http://hfwg.org/2010/08/kermes-2010-st-marys-church/ http://hfwg.org/2010/08/kermes-2010-st-marys-church/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:57:23 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=368 St. Mary’s Church will be celebrating Kermes (church bazaar and fundraiser) on September 19, 2010 from 12-5 pm. They invite you to join them to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and enjoy food, music, and raffles. Kermes Flier 2010

]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/08/kermes-2010-st-marys-church/feed/ 0 El Proyecto de Apoyo Hipotecario http://hfwg.org/2010/08/el-proyecto-de-apoyo-hipotecario/ http://hfwg.org/2010/08/el-proyecto-de-apoyo-hipotecario/#comments Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:49:58 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=364 El Gobernador Pat Quinn ha establecido El Proyecto de Apoyo Hipotecario para ayudarle a tomar ventaja de los nuevos programas gubernamentales que pueden ayudarle a reducir los pagos sobre el préstamo de su vivienda. Evite el embargo y mantenga su vivienda. Lo invitamos a participar e informarse más sobre este programa en el próximo evento a realizarse en su comunidad…para mas información Wright College MRP Flyer Spanish v5.

Sábado, Septiembre 25, 2010 – 9 a.m. a 1 p.m.

Wright College, 4300 N. Narragansett, Chicago, Illinois

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]]> http://hfwg.org/2010/08/mexican-consulate/feed/ 0 31st Annual Cultural Festival http://hfwg.org/2010/08/31st-annual-cultural-festival/ http://hfwg.org/2010/08/31st-annual-cultural-festival/#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 20:13:12 +0000 Alex Cardona http://hfwg.org/?p=340 Come out to Miller Park this weekend for the 31st Annual Cultural Festival weekend.  This event offers a variety of fun for the entire family!

Entertainment – The bandstand comes to life with a day full of entertainment and performances. 

Children Village – The children’s village offers face painting, bounce house and an assortment of fun activities for the youngsters. 

Booths & Vendors – Community organizations offering information and resources

Food Vendors – A delicious selection that will please your appetites

Boys & Girls Club celebrity dunk tank | Miller Park Zoo – animal meet, greet & pet | Salsa Dance Lessons

To help you plan your day review the event schedule:    
Event Schedule      print friendly flyer

 State Farm Insurance & State Farm Bank are proud sponsors of this event.

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