22 Wednesday May 2013
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Read about the present vs future of las Chicas here, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento: Private Today, Public Tomorrow.
via Angela Rosas, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento: Private Today, Public Tomorrow.
10 Friday May 2013
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It is unfortunate that Festiva de la Familia did not happen this year (back and better than ever in 2014!) – but let’s not forget, there are a lot of other great cultural events to look forward to in the coming months.
Here are a few coming up that the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento are involved in:
The 4th Annual Vida de Oro Folk Art Festival
This event is planned for this coming Saturday, May 11, 2013, beginning at 11 a.m. Free to the public and will include art, entertainment and food.
La Raza Galería Posada‘s “Dia de los Niños”:
June 1st at Miller Park Complex / 1-5pm / $5 – Great family-friendly event!!! Children’s Dance groups and workshops.
… and we can’t wait for…
Fiesta en la Calle – Concert Series:
Cesar Chavez Plaza / Free to the public / 5-9pm
(SALVADOR SANTANA BAND • LA CASTAÑEDA
SACRED FIRE BAND • LOS BOLEROS • BLANCA
DR. KRAPULA • TAINO • RYTHM VANDALS
EL CONJUNTO NUEVA OLA • GO BETTY GO
ALADINO MAYOMA “EL ZORUYO” Y SU ORCHESTA BACHACO
BANG DATA • TAMBORAZO DEL VALLE • RUCKATAN • BUYAPONGO
SOLSA • Q-VO • THE MIDNIGHT PLAYERS • INNERSOUL BAND
DINORAH & CROSSWINDS • GALLO • CAMBIO DE PIEL • DICIEMBRE GRIS
VINCE VICARI Y LOZ ZANCHOZ • RAFAEL VARGAS • MELISSA COBIAN
DJ RICARDO RAYAS “EL ÑINO”
EMCEE: VINCE VICARY)
More events to come… stay tuned!!!
Please help keep our culture and these special Sacramento events going. Come out and show your support – and please, introduce these wonderful cultural events to the next generation. They are our future ♥
19 Wednesday Dec 2012
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A special thank you to our “Una Noche con las Chicas” event sponsors!
We couldn’t have done it without all of you ♥
Del Campo Dance Studios and Salsa Riquisima
Carmelita’s Mexican Restaurant
04 Tuesday Dec 2012
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Date: December 1, 2012
Contact: Angela Rosas
Phone: (916) 752-8199
Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sacramento Latina Nonprofit Holds Launch Fundraiser Gala
“Una Noche con las Chicas”
Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s Official Launch and Fundraising Gala will be held on December 8, 2012, featuring live Latin music, dance performances, and lessons.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Chicas Latinas de Sacramento will be formally launching their nonprofit organization with an evening of Latin festivities, including live music by Edson Artica, cultural dance performances by Samba de Terra and Salsa Riquisima, salsa lessons by Del Campo Dance Studio, Mexican cuisines and beverages, and a night of dancing! Festivities will be held at the Fusion International Arts Center, on December 8, 2012 beginning at 6 p.m.
Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, founded in 2009 as a social group, is a cultural organization which focuses on encouraging Latinas to volunteer and be in the involved in the Sacramento Community. They have worked regularly in the community providing assistance to numerous organizations such as WEAVE Inc., SAEHC, Sacramento Crisis Nursery Center, Rebuilding Together Sacramento, Festival de la Familia, and more! With over 150 members, and nearly four years of service, they now have a mission “to make a positive impact in both the Latin and Sacramento community by improving, connecting and embracing our culture and the community in which we call our home.” They are in the process of becoming a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization to provide more assistance and create positive cultural programs in the community.
“It is time to inspire a true sense of pride and the knowledge of what it means to be Latino,” says CEO & Founder, Angela Rosas. “’Una Noche con las Chicas’ is our chance to formally introduce our nonprofit, our causes, and our mission to Sacramento, all while celebrating and sharing our culture with the community!”
Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress. Advance tickets can be purchased at http://chicaslatinas.brownpapertickets.com.
The Fusion International Arts Center is located at 501 Arden Way, Sacramento, Ca. 95815. For more information about the Fusion International Arts Center, visit www.fusionaic.com.
For more information and interviews please contact: Angela Rosas at (916) 752-8199 or Angela@Angelarunsamuck.com.
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29 Thursday Nov 2012
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Chicas Latinas de Sacramento and founder, Angela Rosas, has been recognized both locally and nationally for their volunteer work, activism, and leadership in the Sacramento community.
Learn more about our Past - Present - and please join our Future!
Sacramento Press: http://bit.ly/PCrBFn
Las Fabulosas: http://bit.ly/YuFEzP
NBC Latino: http://nbcnews.to/RDaHTG
Latina Magazine: http://bit.ly/SJtvW0
Women of Color Awards: http://bit.ly/V8EWlt
The American Latina: http://bit.ly/V8ERhD
Contact Angela Rosas at angela@angelarunsamuck.com
21 Wednesday Nov 2012
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You’re invited to a Night with the Chicas…
A Fundraiser Gala Event for the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento! (Un recaudador de fondos para las Chicas Latinas de Sacramento!)
December 8th / 6pm – 12am / Fusion International Art Center
Tickets $15 http:// chicaslatinas.brownpapertic kets.com/Facebook Event (share with your friends!)
*Live music from the young and extremely talented Edson Artica
*Salsa Dancing lessons by Del Campo Dance Studio*Dance Performance by Salsa Riquisima*Night of DJ dancing
*Silent Auctions (jewelry, massages, art, photography sessions, dance lessons… and more!)
*Live auction – dinner with Angela Rosas
*Mexican food from Carmelita’s*Mexican Tequila from Tequila 374
02 Friday Nov 2012
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Introducing Chicas Latinas de Sacramento’s NEW Monthly Volunteer Program, we are now working with the California Food Literacy Center to bring the Sacramento Crisis Nursery Center healthy meals on a monthly basis.
We had our first volunteer day on October 6 and it was great!!! Thank you everyone for participating and working with us as we start this new venture. We fed 3 infants, and 8 toddlers and preschool aged children.
Why we chose the Sacramento Crisis Nursery…
The ultimate goal of the Sacramento Crisis Nursery program is to keep families together and reduce the number of young children that enter into the foster care system. (They care for infants and children up to 6 years of age.)
They provide…
For any reason…
More info: http://www.kidshome.org/what-we-do/CrisisNursery.php
It was important to las Chicas Latinas de Sacramento to provide healthy and natural meals to the children. Today a great number of Latinos suffer from health concerns that can/could be avoided with a healthy diet, for example diabetes. We wanted to make sure that we’re spreading the knowledge to the youth, regardless of culture, that nutrition and health is extremely important – and needs to start early in life. Which is why we brought the California Food Literacy Center on board!
Why we chose the California Food Literacy Center…
Mission:
To inspire change today for a healthy, sustainable tomorrow through enduring community food education.
Vision:
To promote a food literate population in California. We help Californians understand the story of their food.
They will be providing the menu for all of our nursery visits!
For October we hosted a “build your own sandwich bar” with natural and healthy ingredients. The children were able to be creative and try new foods. They were much more open to the idea of trying new foods when they were able to be hands on and creative.
More info: http://californiafoodliteracy.org/
Our next visit will be November 17th – you can help by donating your time and/or your food! Hope to see you there!
25 Thursday Oct 2012
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Hello all! It’s been a very busy month and our blogging has suffered! We have much to tell you about, including our wonderful visit at the Sacramento Crisis Nursery Center (stay tuned).
Today we’ll focus on the future!
Dia de los Muertos in Sacramento!
This weekend we are participating in La Raza Galería Posada’s 3rd Annual Panteon de Sacramento, both Saturday and Sunday in midtown. You might even see a few Chicas out there with Dia de los Muertos makeup on. We took a makeup class at Spanglish Arte last weekend!
Chicas Latinas de Sacramento latest and greatest:
The Chicas Latinas de Sacramento have been giving in the Sacramento Community for over 3 years. We’re becoming a nonprofit and we need your help! We’re only ONE form and fee away from becoming a nonprofit – PLEASE HELP US, HELP OTHERS!!!
» » » As of today, there is ONLY 8 days left to donate, DONATE HERE: http://www.indiegogo.com/ChicasLatinas
» » » The Chicas are asking our community and supporters to DONATE $10 - all proceeds will go towards securing our nonprofit status (any amount will help, please give what you can).
We even made a Facebook event – easy to share and invite others: http://www.facebook.com/events/354964754593660/
Lastly, Chicas Latinas de Sacramento and Angela Rosas in ARTICLES:
▶ Latina Magazine: http://bit.ly/SJtvW0
▶ NBC Latino: http://nbcnews.to/RDaHTG
▶ Las Fabulosas: http://bit.ly/RDaMqq
▶ Sacramento Press: http://bit.ly/PCrBFn
14 Friday Sep 2012
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About National Hispanic Heritage Month
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.
The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.
We encourage you to take this opportunity to explore your culture, people, and history – and share it with someone!
One of our favorite sites to explore this National Hispanic Heritage Month is http://www.smithsonianeducation.org, they have a lot of wonderful resources, including Música del Pueblo.
It’s also a great time to reflect on what it means to be Hispanic in America – not just in an economic or political sense, but also when it comes to identity… very interesting topic!
11 Tuesday Sep 2012
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“Dia de los Muertos is a very personal holiday and each family that celebrates it has their own unique traditions that they follow. It is a cathartic experience for the living as well as a time to honor and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on to the afterlife. “The dead come to life in the memory of the living, who evoke their particular customs, tastes, virtues and defects (Orellana 1999:67).” Dia de los Muertos acquaints children to their ancestors as well as introduces the concept of death to children at an early age as a natural rite of passage. For adults it provides an opportunity for communal mourning. Emotions surrounding Dia de los Muertos can be somber as well as celebratory. It is a time to remember, honor and show respect to the departed. The colorful holiday serves as a reunion for the dead as well as the living.”- http://www.lrgp.org/dia-de-los-muertos.html
