“CHANGING LIVES THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND
EDUCATION” ANNUAL FUNDRAISER TO BE HELD IN PASADENA ON
SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
EL CENTRO DE ACCION SOCIAL WILL HONOR KEY COMMUNITY
LEADERS AND OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER WILL BE RAY CORTINES,
CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPUTY MAYOR FOR EDUCATION, YOUTH
& FAMILIES
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WHO: El Centro de Accion Social’s annual
fundraiser
WHAT: Annual Fundraiser to honor Marge Wyatt, a
long-time Pasadena child-care and family advocate;
Joyce Streator, a former Pasadena councilwoman and
advocate for children’s rights; Abel Ramirez,
successful entrepreneur who is the owner of El Portal
Mexican Restaurant in the Playhouse District; and
Dolores Hickambottom, a high-profile community
activist who has worked for several elected officials.
WHEN: Thursday, September 20, 2007 from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m.
WHERE: Pasadena Westin Hotel –
191 North Los Robles Pasadena, California 91101
WHY: To raise funds to continue El Centro de
Accion Social’s education programs for youth and
senior citizen programs. For further information
please visit our web site: www.elcentropasadena.org
El Centro de Accion is the oldest and largest
community based organization in Pasadena serving the
Latino community in Pasadena/ San Gabriel Valley area.
Founded in 1968, El Centro offers programs and
services to senior citizens and youth, and advocates
for the rights of the low income Latino community in
Pasadena and beyond.
El Centro has a legacy of advocacy and effective
education programs for almost 40 years now.
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Calendar of Events
Cesar Chavez Celebration Day
Sat. March 31, 2007
El Centro celebrates Cesar Chavez. Come join us at 363 E Villa ave at the Villa Parke
Recreation Center. This event is co-sponsored by Pasadena Human Services and
Rec. Dept. We will feature food, music, media, and keynote addresses about the
wonderful vision, work and lasting legacy of this important historical figure.
Please join us and enjoy a day filled with remembering the important social and civic
work of this champion of human digity and social progress. Come early for best parking
and event starts at 10am. Thank you.
Dia de Los Muertos/Dia De Los Americas
Sat. October 28, 2006
El Centro celebrates its 27th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration at Villa Parke Community Center located at 363 East Villa Street in Northwest Pasadena. The event,made possible in part by the City of Pasadena Human Services and Neighborhood Resources Department, will feature traditional foods from Latin America, Art vendors, Aztec dancers and Ballet Folklorico performers, as well as arts and crafts activities for children. The purpose of this event is building unity and trust among the diverse communities of Pasadena and the greater San Gabriel Valley. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dia de Los Muertos
Sabado 28 de Octubre, 2006 (2008 coming soon)
El Centro celebra 27 anos de tradicion con el Dia de Los Muertos. La celebracion se llevara acabo en el Centro Comunitario de Villa Parke - 363 East Villa Street en Pasadena. Sera de 6:00 p.m. hasta 9:00 p.m. El evento ofrece comidas tradicionales, artes para ninos, bailes folkloricos y mucho mas. Gracias a la Ciudad de Pasadena, Departamento de Servicios Humanos.
After School Programs
September 2007 - June 2008
El Centro’s Pena Juvenil provides after school tutoring at 2 sites for children ages 5-18. Jefferson Elementary services 40 students Monday through Friday. Monday 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Activities in this program include a Student Run Garden project. El Centro also features a program for youth ages 13-18 on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m at John Muir High School. Our program is called "El Centro's Youth Leadership Academy." To learn more about times and location, please contact us at 626.792.3148.
Programas de Tutoria
Septiembre 2007 - Junio 2008
El Centro’s Pena Juvenil provee servicios de tutoria en dos sitios para ninos entre las edades de 5 hasta los 18 anos. De lunes a viernes se ofrecen servicios en la escuela Jefferson - Lunes de 1:30 - 6:00 p.m. y Martes a Viernes de 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Actividades incluyen un proyecto de jardin, artes, y recreo. El Centro tambien ofrece un programa para estudiantes de 13 a 18 anos en la escuela John Muir lunes, martes y miercoles de 3:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m. Este programa ofrece asistencia con tareas, visitas a universidades, lideres comunitarios vendran a dar discursos a la clase y tendran charlas sobre various temas. Para obtener mas informacion, por favor llame al 626-792-3148.
Villa Parke Senior Network
September 2007 - June 2008
El Centro’s Senior Services located at Villa Parke Community Center offers ESL classes free to the public Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays range from the following: Spanish Computer Literacy Classes, Exercise Classes, Nutrition Workshops, and Arts/Crafts. El Centro is partnering with UCLA in conducting a research study related to senior citizens. To learn more about our upcoming Senior calendar, please call 626.792.3148.
Programa de Tercer Edad
Septiembre 2007- June 2008
Servicios para personas de Tercera Edad se ofrecen en El Centro de Accion Social Comunitario de Villa Park, lunes a viernes entre las 9:00 a.m. hasta las 11:00 a.m. Servicios incluyen: clases de Ingles los lunes, miercoles y viernes. Martes y Jueves se ofrece varias actividades, entre ellas: talleres de ejercicio, clases de nutricion, clases en Espanol sobre la nutricion. Para aprender mas sobre estos servicios, por favor llame al 626-792-3148.
El Centro Summer School Program
June 25th - August 1st 2008
El Centro’s oldest running program provides over 200 children fun academic based learning. Classes are taught by credentialed teachers and offer a 10:1 student to teacher ratio. The program times are from 7:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and include breakfast and lunch provided by the Pasadena Unified School District. All materials and field trips are included in the registration price of $100 per student. Previous activities have included: trip to California Science Center, Cabrillo Aquarium and Olvera Street, performances by Occidental Children's Theatre and Pasadena Playhouse, local trips to the Norton Simon, Pacific Asian Museum and more.
*For further information on any of these events or programs, please call (626) 792-3148.
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