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Saludos!
The Hispanic Federation has planned a wide range of exciting programs and events for September and October that celebrate Latino heritage and culture, and highlight our community's growing influence.
Our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month also includes the long anticipated fundraiser "Night of 1000 Friends," where I hope that you will join us for Rums of Puerto Rico cocktails and disco on Thursday, October 1st. We have a special offer to our HF Friends, if you secure your ticket before Sept.16th, you will automatically be entered into a raffle to win a pair of domestic tickets from Southwest Airlines.
Take a minute to learn more about HF's upcoming programs, activities and volunteer opportunities in the community. And don't forget to join us on October 1st! See you soon!
Best,
Lillian Rodriguez Lopez
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We're inviting
you and your
loved ones to
join us for
!Vive tu Vida! Get Up, Get Moving!,
an exciting, one of kind dance competition and health fair to promote cardiovascular health that will be held on Sunday, Sept. 13th at the Marta Valle Secondary School (145 Stanton Street) from 11 am - 4 pm.
This special community event is designed to promote better health and wellness for Hispanic families by using Latino dance as a way to stay fit. Dance lessons will be offered to all guests and participants will be able to compete in our Salsa and Meringue dance-off. Winners will receive prizes from Southwest Airlines, tickets to see Wisin & Yandel in concert and much more!
Guests will also be able to attend informational workshops and get free screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, depression, HIV/AIDS, bone density and more. Participants who visit at least 2 workshops and stop by all of the information booths will have a chance to enter a raffle to win 4 roundtrip domestic tickets from Southwest Airlines.
Throughout the day guests can expect other exciting activities such as yoga, tennis, soccer and a presentation from the cast of the upcoming play, Salsa Gorda. Bring your whole family to enjoy a day of fun, prizes, and learning! Visit www.hispanicfederation.org to learn more.
Get Up Get Moving is Hosted By:
Hispanic Federation, National Alliance for Hispanic Health, Health Foundation for the Americas
Get Up Get Moving is Presented By:
Aetna, AstraZeneca, Pfizer Inc, Southwest Airlines, US Census 2010, US Tennis Association, and US Soccer Foundation
National Media Sponsor:
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Somos Long Island 2009,
The Fierce Urgency of Now! |
The 4th Annual Long Island Somos Legislative Conference, The Fierce Urgency of Now, will take place on Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 19th at the Islandia Marriott Long Island(3635 Express Drive North, Islandia, New York).
The LI Somos will showcase a Latino expo, networking receptions, dinner gala and legislative sessions focused on health care reform, Census 2010, Latino academic achievement, the development of a black and brown coalition, global warming, and community responses to hate crimes and other civil rights infractions. New York State Governor David Paterson will be among the top political leaders expected to be in attendance. The conference is presented by the Long Island Latino Elected Officials Association and the Long Island Hispanic Coalition, and is organized by the Hispanic Federation. To register call, 212.233.8955 or email Jessica Guzman.
Generous support for LI Somos is being provided by: HealthFirst, the New York State Assembly, 2010 US Census, Office of Senator Brian X. Foley, Cablevision, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement and the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA). |
Marta Valle Secondary School, 145 Stanton Street
Contact: Jorge Cortes
The Fierce Urgency of Now: Protecting Our Civil Rights, Islandia Marriot Long Island, 3635 Express Drive North, Islandia New York
Cocktails & Disco, Sony Plaza Atrium, 550 Madison Avenue (Bet. 55th & 56th Streets), Advance registration required.
For more information contact 866-HF AYUDA
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