Calendar of Events
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| 7/30, 7/31, 8/1 | Puerto Rican Festival 2010
This year's festival will feature headliner performances by Victor Manuelle, Rey Ruiz, Angel & Khriz, Carlos Y Alejandra, Johnny O, Cynthia, Plena Libre, local artists, and more! Date: July 30th, 31st, and August 1st, 2010 For more information, visit the festival website: www.prfestival.com |
| 7/31 |
Puerto Rican Parade
Join Latinas Unidas for the Puerto Rican Parade! Date: July 31st, 2010 |
7/31
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Puerto Rican Festival 2010: 5K Race & Fitness Walk
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Join us for the 41st Annual Puerto Rican Festival. Three days of live salsa, comida criolla, cultural events, celebrity guests, and much more. 
Come out and support our efforts by participating in the 5K race and fitness walk. <*Back to top*>
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11/11
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Reconocimiento Awards 2010 Luncheon
Thursday November 11, 2010 Click here for more information. |
Past Events
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6/12
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15th Annual Gala and Hispanic Scholarship Recognition Awards
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Hispanic Community Center Fundraising Dinner
Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010 Guest of Honor: Senator Joseph E. Robach More information on RSVP or sponsorships: info@hispaniccommunitycenter.org or visit the website. |
Ibero-American Action League is celebrating the 15th Annual Gala and Hispanic Scholarship Recognition Awards.
The Hispanic Community Center is dedicated to providing activities, services, and referrals that promote education, empowerment, and inclusiveness among families within the Latino community.<*Back to top*>
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5/4
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Latino HCR Career Exploration Night
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5/27
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Cafe con Leche Plus... Executive Presence: Projecting Your Most Powerful Self
Personal branding and business etiquette expert Jonna L. Martin, will conduct a session with valuable tips that include: Polished professional appearance This is a Cafe Con Leche you don't want to miss! Date: Thursday May 27th, 2010 Visit the Cafe Con Leche Plus... Executive Presence page for more information and directions. |
Come explore healthcare careers at Home Care of Rochester. Enjoy good food and conversation with RNs, LPNs and Therapists!
Whether you are at work, at a social event or at a job interview, you not only want look great, but you also want to project a powerful presence that will leave a long lasting positive impression.<*Back to top*>
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4/10 |
6th Annual Noche De Fuego Benefit Banquet
This year’s proceeds will benefit the organization’s high school mentorship program known as the Sigma Lambda LADYS (Leadership Advancement and Development for our Young Sisters).
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 For ticket information, please email psichapter.roc@gmail.com. |
4/10 |
Borinquen Dance Theater Concert and Fundraiser
Also featuring: Los Arpegios, Pedro Nuñez & Group, Bharata School of Indian Classical Dance & Music. Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 For more information, contact Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez at 585-787-0087 or email Borinquendance2010@gmail.com. Download the event's flyer (PDF). |
4/10 |
Latino Rotary Club First Anniversary Dinner
Live music, raffle, food... To make reservations please call 690-3573 or e-mail to secretary.latinorotary@g.mail.com. |
4/13 |
Volunteer Appreciation & Networking
Date: Tuesday April 13th, 2010
Sponsored by Sam's Club Download a $10 gift certificate towards a new membership with Sams Club:
Click here for an online map and directions.
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4/15 |
GRC-NAWBO Spring Fashion Fundraising Event
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, while making new connections and catching up with familiar faces, while supporting a good cause.
Date: April 15th, 2010 Click here to register online. Download the event flyer here (PDF).
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4/23 |
Workshop: “Power of Commitment: To Your Work, Your Family, Your Self”
Reflecting how today’s career-minded administrative professionals are advancing their careers and the profession as a whole through a commitment to their careers through improving and expanding their skills.
Date: April 23rd, 2010 For more details click here to download the event flyler and registration form (PDF) <*Back to top*> |
4/29
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Featured Event
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4/30 |
RHBA "Cinco de Mayo" Networking Party at Casa Hispana
Come and join us in this great networking opportunity with good food, music and conversation. Date: Friday April 30th, 2010 RSVP: Michelle Hefferon at RHBA@RochesterBusinessAlliance.com or call 585-256-4614. |
Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority will have their annual benefit banquet on Saturday April 10th. 
With the theme "Dancing Toward Your Dreams" Borinquen Dance Theater is celebrating their annual concert and fundraiser event.
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010 
Please join us for a session to celebrate as we start a new tradition, give thanks and acknowledge our volunteers.
Refreshments will be provided.
Among the models in the cat walk will be Latinas Unidas Board member Jackie Ruffolo (
The International Association of Administrative Professionals, (IAAP) “Flower City Chapter” (FCC) in Rochester, New York is hosting this workshop in celebration of the Administrative Professionals Week (April 18-24). 
So what is Zumba and why is everyone so crazy about and addicted to it?
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3/7 |
Rochester International Women's Day celebration
The celebration will include:
For more information, please visit www.riwd.org |
3/19 |
East High School Iron Chef Competition
Date: March 19, 2010 Ticket Information: Call East High School
Download the flyer (PDF) |
3/20 |
¡Soy Unica Soy Latina! Rally
We are proud to announce that Daisy Martinez, host of the Viva Daisy television cook show on The Food Network, will be the Madrina of the Rally this year!
Date: Saturday 3/20/2010 More information and updates will be posted in the 2010 SUSL Rally Web page... |
3/20 |
Meet Daisy Martinez - Book Signing
This is a free event hosted by Wegmans at their Mt. Read store. Daisy's books will be available for signing at 20% off list price, plus 20% of sales will go to Latinas Unidas.
Date: Saturday, March 20 Download the flyer (PDF) |
3/21 |
Daisy at the The New York Wine & Culinary Center
Daisy will be preparing recipes from her new cookbook "Daisy: Morning, Noon, and Night!". You’ll enjoy a tasting of Cava Sangria to get your taste buds going and a delicious menu of Smoked Trout & Endive Canapés, Daisy’s Favorite Salad, Linguini with Artichoke-Serrano “Bolognese,” and Candied Squash Pastries. There will be a book signing after class. Part of the procedures will be donated to Latinas Unidas. Date: Sunday, March 21st, 2010 Click here for registrations and more details on the class at the NYWCC website. |
3/25
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Cafe con Leche Plus... Entrepreneurship
Join us for this session with Sean Flaherty, Vice President of Strategy at ITX Corp. A conversation where this successful local entrepreneur will share his experience and lessons learned, his failures and successes, where they came from, and why they work. Date: Thursday March 25th, 2010 |
3/28 |
The Quilting Project - Silent Auction
Enjoy coffee, tea, luscious desserts from Rochester's premier bakeries. Door prizes from local merchants including massages, LPGA tickets, Blackfriars tickets & more. Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010 Tickets available at Parkleigh, Equal = Grounds or call 585-244-7175 Click here to download event flyer (PDF)
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What does it mean to be an Entrepreneur? Leadership + Execution
Experience and bid on 25 nationally recognized quilts from local and international artists and help raise money for Women Helping Girls, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that offers female students in the Rochester City School District, grades 7 through 12, a series of activities and enriching experiences designed to broaden horizons, develop life skills, and reinforce the importance of education. <*Back to top*>
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2/25
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Cafe con Leche Plus... Homebuyer Resources
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Join us for an interesting session to discover everything there is to know about the Homebuyer Credits, with time-sensitive information, since this credits will not be available after April 30, 2010. <*Back to top*>
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1/4
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Zumba Fitness Classes at Dance EncountersJoin Diana Chapoy Callahan at Dance Encounters for some Zumba!! A great way to stay healthy, release stress and have fun!! Burn those extra calories and have fun dancing to salsa, merengue, cumbia, quebradita, and many other latin and international rhythms... Ditch the work out, join the party!!! When: Every Monday starting January 4, 2010 Want more information? Join the discussion board in the LU Facebook page or email Diana at dchapoy@gmail.com
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1/8 |
Executive Jibaritos
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1/28
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Cafe con Leche Plus... Personal BrandingPresented by Luis A. Martinez, from Gran Altura Date: Thursday January 28, 2010 Click here for more information |
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