Monthly Archives: September 2013

Chicas Latinas’ Almerzo Cultural, Brunch Pictures

26 Thursday Sep 2013

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Chicas Latinas’ Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad, Sunday brunch event at Mayahuel has came and gone… and it was a great success!!!

Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, volunteered their time, donated items to our silent auction, and donated entertainment. The event would not have been a success without you. More importantly, THIS organization wouldn’t be here without you.

WE THANK YOU!!!

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Special thanks to Mayahuel in downtown Sacramento for allowing us to have this fantastic celebration in their event space, Dinorah Curkendall for donating her lovely musical talents and performing for our guests (she stole the show, hands down), Folklorico IMBA for donating wonderful dance performances highlighting the different regions of Mexico, and Pete Ochoa for donating his DJ services and keeping the party going… ALL DAY LONG!

Silent auction donors included: Michelle Chavez from Elizabeth’s Casa Bella Salon, Armando Flores & Terri Densmore from Salon 701, Yoli Rodriguez Manzo from Sacred Yoli Designs, Ms. Kiki Sacramento, Yvonne Rodriguez from Mind, Body, Harmony Massage, Elsa Garcia from Arbonne, and Gloria Torres from A Cup of Love.

Chicas Latinas y Casa de Español’s NEW Spanish Conversation Group in Sacramento

11 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Introducing… Chicas Latinas y Casa de Español’s NEW Spanish Conversation Group in Sacramento! Community members welcomed, learn more:

¡Tacos, cerveza y español! What could be better on a Tuesday afternoon than winding down with others as in love with the Spanish language and Latino cultures as you are? Join Casa de Español and local nonprofit Chicas Latinas de Sacramento, as we merge our Spanish language practice groups in an effort to strengthen our conversational Spanish and the community!

We’ll be hosting activities every second Tuesday of the month at Jarritos Mexican Restaurant. ¡Eat, drink and be merry, while you practice your Spanish skills! All language levels are welcome!

Our next event will be on October 8th at 6:30pm, register via Eventbrite to join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/event/8096802755 – the community is welcomed to join us, just RSVP so we know you’re coming!

Scroll down to view pictures from our first Spanish Language Conversation group, held on 9/10. Complete with fresh vegetables, futbol, tacos, y amig@s! All levels were present, from beginners and advance learners, to fluent native speakers. It was an enjoyable evening as we helped one-another learn and practice the Spanish language.

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Almuerzo Cultural! Chicas Latinas’ Sunday Brunch Event – Info

04 Wednesday Sep 2013

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Here is what you need to know about Almuerzo Cultural! Una Celebración de la Comunidad, Sunday brunch event at Mayahuel on Sept. 8th.

✧ The event is from 11-4pm – and will be a casual brunch event. Come WHEN YOU CAN and bring your family, we’ll be there all afternoon. No need to stress out about the start time! (Last seating is at 3pm)

✧ Purchase you tickets in advance, limited seating is available!!! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/436967

✧ Your ticket includes a great Mexican brunch buffet / non-alcoholic beverages (agua frescas and coffee) as well as entertainment!

✧ Specialty Mexican Brunch Cocktails will be available to purchase – benefiting the Chicas Latinas de Sacramento!

✧ “Silent Raffle” – raffle tickets will be on sale. You pick the item(s) you want to win and drop your raffle ticket in the bowl! No need to wait until the end of the event. Fill in your information and we’ll contact you if you win!!!

✧ Parking – street parking is free on Sundays, MAYAHUEL does not validate on Sundays for the Hyatt garage. However, the garage at 10 & L is $5 all day! More info: Sacramento Parking Services

Chicas Latinas de Sacramento are very excited for our upcoming event, thank you everyone for your support  We’ll see you soon!