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Mr. Music at Sheppard School

Andrew DeVeny works for the Mr.Music Foundation bringing music to Sonoma County schools. Recent budget cuts have cut many of the classes. These youngsters sat mesmerized watching Andrew sing and play his guitar. When it was their turn to perform, they sang their hearts out, pumped their little fists in the air and stomped the ground to the beat of Mr. Music. Click here to see photos by Mathew Caniff.

Bookmobile

Glen Weaver's love of books inspired the Sonoma County Free Bookmobile. He travels throughout the county giving away books to people of all ages. He visits senior centers, homeless shelters, community events and low-income areas. Click here to see photos by Mathew Caniff.

Roseland fire Station Xmas Party

December 3, 2011, Roseland businesses and residents came together to spread Christmas cheer to local children. The Love Choir sang Christmas carols as children enjoyed getting free face painting, books, goodie bags, photos and snacks. Even Santa showed up for the annual event.
Click here to see photos of the event and Love Choir by Ani Weaver.

Bergin University

La Voz learned a lot about assistance dog training on their recent visit with students and instructors at Bergin University. People from all over the world come to gain an education that will allow them to open up their own dog assistance centers. Golden Retrievers and Labradors are the only breeds bred to be assistance dogs. These canines are hard working, empathetic, low arousal and enjoy pleasing people. Bergin University of Canine Studies is located on 1215 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, California 95407 USA. Call (707) 545.DOGS (3647) or email info@berginu.edu for more information. Click here to see more photos by Ani Weaver

Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett aka Mr. Music and the Love Choir. Come and sing old favorite songs with the Love Choir at 8:00 pm Wednesdays at Subud Hall in Sebastopol. "Nobody has more fun on Wednesday nights, and it's cheaper than therapy," says Jim. "Music is higher learning. Tests have proven that kids who are taught music do well in other subjects like math and science. but music for its own sake is truly higher learning. It teaches us something emotionally as well as intellectually. Music is a joy maker." Jim Corbett created the Mr. Music Foundation which has six teachers working at 10 schools reaching more than 2,000 kids a day. More about Mr. Music programs at Roseland and Sheppard Elementary schools in Santa Rosa in a future issue of La Voz. You can check out the Love Choir at www.LoveChoir.org.
Click here to see more photos of the Love Choir's thanksgiving by Ani Weaver.

Day of the Dead

Candy skulls, Indian corn, flowers, food, crosses, candles, images of the Virgin of Guadalupe and photos of deceased loved ones adorn bright tablecloths across Old Courthouse Square. This is a time of remembrance. A time to honor those who have come before us. The Day of the Dead exhibits were up Nov.1 and Nov. 2 from 10am to 8pm. Click here to see more photos by Mathew Canniff

Assistance Dogs in Cuba

Davis Hawn and his dog Booster visit a Havana, Cuba School. On a mission to boost relations with Cuba through the use of Assistance dogs/En una misión que busca impulsar nuestras relaciones con Cuba a través del uso
de perros para la asistencia. Click here to see more photos by Davis Hawn y Claudia Laborde.

de Young Renaissance Masters

The De Young Museum in San Francisco is now hosting the Renaissance Painters of Passion and Power from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Over fifty paintings by some of the most well-known Venetian painters from the sixteenth-century including Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Andrea and Mantegna. These works are considered to be some of the most celebrated European art collections. The exhibit runs from October 29, 2011– February 12, 2012. Click here to see close up photos and details of the paintings taken at the Press Preview by Ani Weaver.

Rusty and Red

Brenda Hawks-Ficco of www.hawkesphotography.net offered pet photographs in exchange for a donation to Social Advocates for Youth (SAY). Contact Brenda at 707.823.6537 for senior portraits and weddings. Click here to see more of Brenda's photos of La Voz mascots The Red Baron and Rusty O'Doggie. Red has a red collar (of course) and Rusty's is blue.

Zenaida Gonzalez

English language learners are opening doors of opportunities for themselves and their children. Lorri Bodganski and Eleanor Welch teach ESL at businesses in Sonoma County through the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce's WHEEL (Worksite Held Employee English Learning) program. The students pictured in the gallery are enrolled in Lorri Bogdanski's basic English class through Santa Rosa Junior College and the CBET program. This is a night class held twice a week in an elementary school classroom. Latinos face more challenges in this country when they don't speak the English language. Click here to read the article in the October, 2011 issue on pages 4, 5 and 11.Above: Zenaida Gonzalez. Click here to see more photos by Mathew Canniff

Todos Comen. Everybody Eats.

“Everybody Eats/ Todos Comen” was a bilingual play facilitated by “The Imaginists Theater Collective” in association with Landpaths/Bayer Farm. Click here to see photos and read story by Mathew Canniff.

Chops Teen Center

Click here to read story and see photos by Mathew Canniff on Chops Teen Club's Rolling Bones

The “Rolling Bones” made its debut amid a gala of food and live music at the Chops Teen Center on Friday the 23 of September. The car created by a group of teens was a true beauty with an enormous skull, trailed by its bones. It was unveiled to the awe of the crowd, dwarfing those who had created it and sending shivers down the spines of the competition, which would later do battle on the sizzling steel rails.

Los “Rolling Bones” hicieron su debut en un evento de gala donde hubo comida y música en vivo en el Centro Chops Teen, el pasado viernes 23 de septiembre. El carro, creado por un grupo de adolescente, era una verdadera belleza formada por un enorme cráneo, con un camino de huesos. Fue develado ante el asombro de la audiencia, superando hasta los mismos creadores y causando fuertes escalofríos que se sentían por toda la columna de la competencia, posteriormente dicho carro daría la batalla sobre los rieles de acero.

SAY Sunflower Garden BBQ

Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) has
changed lives and inspired others for 40 years! Congratulations! SAY has been helping disadvantaged youth find opportunities for employment and housing. Thank you! Click here to see photos of SAY Sunflower Garden BBQ 2011 by Ani Weaver

Little Kids Rock

Little Kids Rock is a nonprofit organization that serves over 74,000 children nationwide. They provide a rock music program and instruments for students that live in low-income communities. Teachers donate their time to train and teach music to willing students. Matt Pope is one of these teachers. He is a third grade teacher at Flowery Elementary in Sonoma and a volunteer music teacher for Little Kids Rock. Click here to read the story in the September 2011 issue of La Voz.Click here to see photos by Kathleen Stuart.

JobLink SonomaWorks Open House

Sonoma County JobLink and SonomaWorks Open House and ribbon cutting ceremony. These organizations are vital to the job seekers and low-income members of our community. Speakers included Mike McGuire, 5th District Supervisor; Efren Carrillo, 4th District Supervisor; Shirlee Zane, 3rd District Supervisor; Scott Kincaid, Chair of the Sonoma County Workforce Investment Board; Jo Weber, Director of the Sonoma County Human Services Department and Karen Fies, Director of Employment and Training Division, Sonoma County Human Services Department. Ulla and Erin (above) greet guests. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver

De Colores

Cristina Briano and Maria Cuevas reunite as the folk band "De Colores". Click here to read the story in the September 2011 issue of La Voz. Click here to see more photos by Craig Davis.

Ezekiel Peña

Ezekiel Peña once again wowed the crowds at this year's Sonoma County Fair. Click here to read the story in the September 2011 issue of La Voz. Click here to see photos by Craig Davis

LFAC Sunset Soiree

Listening for a Change celebrated their annual fundraiser this month with the assistance of students from Roseland University Prep. Above, guest Sandra Pardo.
Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver

Classic Cars going to Pebble Beach

These classic cars were on their way to the world famous car show; the Pebble Beach Concours d' Élegance. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver

SRJC Adelante Mgrant Ed Summer Academy 2011

SRJC Adelante Migrant Education Summer Academy 2011. The local Migrant Education Summer Academy, SRJC Adelante, was started in the summer of 1980. The program includes six weeks of instruction and one week of field trips to Sonoma State University, the Exploratorium and Lake Sonoma. This year 290 children aged 12-18 participated in the Migrant Education Program. Middle school students are taught courses in Pre-Algebra, basic math skills, English Language Development, English, Life Sciences, Leadership . Electives include Ballet Folklorico, flute, art, soccer, etc. High School students are offered computer classes, CAHSEE English preparation, English Language Development, English, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Biology, Physical Science, Yearbook, Ballet Folklorico, World History and US. History. Migrant Education is a Title III, Part C federally funded program. Click here to see photos by Ruth Gonzáles.

Big Brother/Sister event

The La Voz big three — Flor Emert, Teresa Foster and Dr. Marisol Munoz-Kiehne on the occasion of the Big Brother Big Sister fundraising and volunteer event at a beautiful winery in St. Helena. We will have more about this wonderful project in the next issue of La voz.
Click here to see the photos by
Ani Weaver and Dan Lambert.

Sonoma Marin Fair

Click here to see photos of the
Sonoma Marin Fair by Craig Davis.

Click here to read about the Fair in
the July, 2011 issue of La Voz.

Harmony Festival

Harmony Fair
visitors enjoyed chanting, drumming, dancing and lessons on living
Green at the Fairground in Santa Rosa.
Click here to see photos of the Fair and Krishna Das concert by Ani Weaver.

Cinco de Mayo 2011

Cinco de Mayo story and photos
by Mathew Canniff

Long before I could see the perfectly polished low-rider cars glinting in the afternoon sun, the sound of drums and the smell of bierra and roasted corn welcomed me to the Roseland neighborhood of Santa Rosa. Flag waving-senoritas and matracas-spinning muchachos welcomed me into the pulsing crowd of thousands who turned out to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the newly appropriated Sonoma County Land which once was the home of Albertson’s Supermarket. My mind was drawn to the sensory extravaganza that magically rises out of the blacktop once a year. If I didn’t know any better, I’d never guess that I was in a defunct parking lot. Row after row of vendors selling everything you could want to eat, wear or give to your amor were encompassed by the pounding rhythms of a drum squad on one side and the sweet sounds of a crooning singer on the other. Beautiful Cinco de Mayo princesses floated through the crowds, catching the eye of everyone as they dazzled the masses with their stunning eyes and smiles. There were tacos and tortas, roast corn and garbanzos, little niños wearing as much ice cream on their faces as they managed to get into their mouths but most of all, a peaceful feeling of unity, celebration and freedom. I left with a smile on my face and my head swirling with the memory of awesome cars, food and music but most of all, of La Raza.

Ya Ka Ama

Click here to see Amy Lemmer and Ya Ka Ama Community Garden photos by Mathew Canniff
Amy Lemmer is working hard to rebuild the Native American Community Garden that went dormant after it lost funding during the recession. It is located in Forestville, Ca and serves Native Americans in several counties. The garden could serve as a wonderful educational tool for youth and adults
seeking a healthier lifestyle. Amy also hopes to sell produce at local Farmer's Markets.

2011 Rose Parade

2011 Rose Town Hoedown! Three generations of the La Tortilla Factory's Tamayo family kicked off the 117th Annual Rose Parade. In recent years, concern over the parade's feasibility had mounted as sponsors dwindled. This year's celebration came back as strong as ever with a multitude of participants, stunts, bands and multicultural dance troupes. Hope to see you next year! Click here to see photos by Mathew Canniff

Ana Carreno

La Tortilla Factory
held a WHEEL kickoff celebration this month. They will be participating in the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce's acclaimed WHEEL program which stands for Worksite Held Employee English Learning. Several business, including the Filtration Group, the 4 C's and Amy's Kitchen have already seen the benefits of bringing English classes to the workplace. Employees are better able to communicate at work, in the community, at home and with their childrens teachers. This exposure also helps employees transition into other community classes. Click here to see photos by Matt Canniff.

Carlos Tamayo, presidente de La Tortilla Factory, invitó a sus empleados a que participen en el programa de Empleados Aprendiendo Inglés en el Centro de Trabajo (WHEEL, por sus siglas en inglés) de la Cámara de Comercio de Santa Rosa. Vea la galería de fotos. Haga clic aquí para ver fotos de Matt Canniff.

Christine Castillo

Verity of Sonoma County
organized the march honoring victims of sexual assault and survivors who have turned around to help other victims. Verity's Executive Director, Christine Castillo, Supervisor Shirlee Zane and District Attorney Jill Ravitch spoke to the crowd about the importance of lending a hand, working together and speaking up against sexual abuse. Click here to see photos by Matt Canniff.

Verity del condado de Sonoma organizó la marcha de “Walk a Mile in their Shoes” (Camina una milla en sus zapatos) la cual rinde un homenaje a las víctimas y sobrevivientes del asalto sexual. La directora ejecutiva de Verity, Christine Cas-tillo, los supervisores Shirlee Zane, Efrén Carrillo, Mark McGuire y la fiscal de distrito Jill Ravitch hablaron sobre la importancia de proporcionar ayuda, de trabajar unidos y de levantar la voz en cotra del abuso sexual. Haga clic aquí para ver fotos de Matt Canniff.

Balenciaga and spain, de Young, SF

Balenciaga and Spain Exhibit at the de Young Museum
''Balenciaga and Spain examines the profound and enduring influence of Spain on the work of haute couture master Cristóbal Balenciaga. The impact of Spanish culture, history, and traditions is explored through the recurring themes in Balenciaga’s oeuvre and organized in the exhibition in six sections: Spanish Art, Regional Dress, the Spanish Court, Religious Life and Ceremony, the Bullfight, and Dance. Hamish Bowles, the European editor at large for Vogue, is guest curator. Objects are drawn from museum and private collections in France, Spain, and the United States, including the FAMSF collection.'' Click here to see photos of the press preview event by Ani Weaver.

Cesar Chavez Health Fair 2011

Cesar Chavez Health Fair 2011.
The break in the weather made it easy for families to attend the health fair in Roseland. Kids participated in the bike rodeo, face painting and rock climbing. Some attended the dental check-up clinic while others gathered at the Bookmobile for free books. Chicana Latina Foundation was giving away refurbished computers while the Bike Peddler gave away a baby blue bike. Many county agencies and nonprofits turned out to help the community grasp resources available. Hope to see you there next year! Click here to see photos by Matt Canniff.

Latino  Family Summit

Sonoma State University's Latino Family Summit
attracted over 611 parents and students. If you missed this year's resource fair please watch for it next year! Click here to see photos.

Olmec: De Young Museum

Olmec: Colossal Masterworks of Ancient Mexico.
(Click on the statue above to see the photos from the press preview taken by Ani Weaver). Over 100 objects drawn primarily from Mexican national collections are presented at the deYoung Museum in San Francisco, February 19 to May 8, 2011.
Click here to read the article in La Voz on page 15 of the February issue

Davin Cardenas

Listening For A Change
awarded Davin Cardenas their first annual Jessica Flores Foster Award. The award honors a civically engaged person under the age of 40 in the community and is in memory of their former board member and gifted attorney, Jessica Flores Foster. Click here to see photos of the award ceremony and event by Ani Weaver.

WIC Program

Redwood Empire Food Bank
has opened up a WIC-only store next door to their headquarters on Industrial Drive in Santa Rosa, CA. The store offers WIC customers an easy, efficient and private way to shop for their groceries using WIC vouchers. Click here to see photos by Matt Canniff

Simcha Sunday

Sonoma County’s Yiddish Culture Festival
was held at the Veterans Memorial Building on Sunday, February 27, 2011. It celebrated all things Jewish! The event featured workshops, music, language and dance lessons for all ages. Above is a photo of the Challah (egg bread) baking contest. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver.

Rusty's birthday

When Rosie O'Doggie died in February 2009, La Voz lost it's mascot. However, we now have two! Rusty O'Doggie and The Red Baron celebrated their first birthday with special mystery-flavored treats in the company of La Voz staff members, Fran, Dina, Ruth and Ani (not pictured, but taking the photos). Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver.

Pulp FashionPulp FashionPulp Fashion

Isabelle de Borchgrave: Pulp Fashion an installation of paper gowns, fabrics, accessories and shoes now showing at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco.

Isabelle de Borchgrave is an extraordinary Belgian artist who creates the luxurious fashions of old by manipulating, cutting and painting paper. Her attention to each minute detail will leave visitors awestruck. Every item including shoes, jewelry and veils are made of paper. To see the fabulous photos by Analee (Ani) Weaver, click here.

I have a dream...
MartinLuther King Celebration

CalServes Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Taylor Elementary School in Santa Rosa.

Santa Rosa's newly elected mayor, Ernesto Olivares was the guest speaker at this year's Calserves Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. Over 400 children performed skits, read poems and sang songs in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. The students attend Kawana, Taylor, Bellevue, Wright, RL Stevens, Sheppard and Meadow View Elementary schools and participate in CalServes tutoring and after school programs. Click here to see photos by Matt Canniff

Mike Garcia, SRJC

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Sonoma County
recognized La Voz Bilingual Newspaper at their December Membership Appreciation Event. Above: Mike Garcia, Graphic Designer, Public Relations Santa Rosa Junior College showing off one of his great ads in La Voz for the Spring semester, 2011. Click here or on the photo above to see the photos by Ani Weaver.

Los Reyes Magos
Efren and the KingElizabeth, Maggie and Benny
Dia de Los Tres Reyes in Roseland. Residents in the Roseland area of Santa Rosa celebrated the epiphany with a trip to Roseland Elementary School for the annual hot cocoa with rosca bread and gift giveaway. Elizabeth Jovel and Maggie Le Clerc founded the popular event 22 years ago and continue to organize the event with the help of Maggie's son, Benny. Above: Roseland Family; Supervisor Efren Carrillo and one of the Kings, King Roger; Benny, Maggie and Elizabeth.
Click here or on the photos above to see photos by Matt Canniff.

Gus Garcia

¡Video de emocionante documental!

"Una Clase Aparte" Una experiencia estadounidense sobre la discriminación, el atrevimiento y la democracia. Gus García, en la foto, (vea la página 11 en La Voz de diciembre, 2010)
tomó el caso de Pete Hernández, presentando la apelación que llegó a la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos y aseguró la victoria de la igualdad de derechos para los mexicanos-estadounidenses en 1954. Antes de que se llevara a cabo este hito en la historia de los hispanos en los Estados Unidos, García era conocido por sus esfuerzos por terminar la segregación de los hijos de los mexicanos-estadounidenses en las escuelas que estaban ubicadas en los estados de California y Texas. También fue consejero legal de la League of United Latin American Citizen (Liga de los ciudadanos latino-americanos unidos) y del American G.I. Forum.

Thrilling documentary video! "A Class Apart". An American Experience of Discrimination, Daring and Democracy
Gus Garcia, above, (See page 10 of the December, 2010 issue of La Voz)
took the murder case of Pete Hernandez, arguing an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court and securing an equal rights victory for Mexican Americans in 1954. Before the landmark trial, Garcia was known for his work ending segregation of Mexican American children in schools from California to Texas. He was also the legal advisor for the League of United Latin American Citizens and the American G.I. Forum.

MTKD Summer Camp

Estos pequeños tuvieron la oportunidad de tomar clases de Artes visuales, Escritura, Matemáticas, Inglés, Ciencias Ambientales y Concientización Cultural al participar en el Programa de Enriquecimiento de Verano del Instituto Multicultural de Tae Kwon Do de Gerardo Sánchez.

These young children had the opportunity to take lessons in the visual arts, creative writing, math, English, environmental sciences, and cultural awareness by participating in Gerardo Sanchez’s Multicultural Tae Kwon Do Institute’s Summer Enrichment Program.

Click here to see photos of the event.
Photos by / fotos de Gerardo Sanchez

SRJC Floristry Program

Diversity enriches our community.
The Latinas enrolled in Santa Rosa Junior College's Floristry program are as varied as the flowers they work with. Some are mothers while others are recent high school graduates. All are driven to create and succeed.

Click here to see photos of flower arrangements from Sonoma County's 2010 Harvest Fair and members of the Floristry class.

Butterfly Walk for Cockayne Syndrome

Cockayne Syndrome
is a rare genetic disorder characterized by poor growth, microphely, premature aging, sensitivity to light, neurological delays and shortened lifespan. Despite the rain, Team Bella of Santa Rosa, CA gathered at Spring Lake to raise awareness and funds to the genetic disorder affecting one of our own.

Click here to see photos of Bella and of the event by Ruth Gonzalez

NAMI Media Champions Award

Ani Weaver, Rosemary Milbrath and Trula Le Calle:(See La Voz October 2010 issue page 1) La Voz Bilingual newspaper was honored with the National Alliance for Mental Illness "Media Champions" award for unbiased, accurate reporting of mental health issues.
Click here to see photos of the event by Analee (Ani) Weaver and Ruth Gonzalez.

Efren Carrillo

Listening for a Change(See La Voz September 2010 issue page 5-6) celebrated its fundraising Soiree at Schlumberger Winery. Click here to see photos of the event by Analee (Ani) Weaver. Above: Efren Carrillo, 5th District Sonoma County Supervisor.

Fiesta de Independencia 2010

Fiesta de Independencia (Celebrating Mexican Independence Day at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts. Click here to see photos of the event by Ani Weaver and Matt Canniff.

Flaco Jimenez at the Cotati Accordion Festival
Cotati Accordion Festival
Mask at Accordion Festival
Click to see absolutely gorgeous photos of The Cotati Accordion Festival, 2010.
Photos by Analee (Ani) Weaver.


The Cotati Accordion Festival
(See La Voz September issue page 10) celebrated its 20th Anniversary this year on August 21 and 22 at La Plaza Park in downtown Cotati. The nonprofit, multi-cultural, multi-generational party featured some of the festival’s all time favorites such as Flaco Jimenez, Dick Contino and Polkacide. Don’t miss the polka tent, the Zydeco Dance Party, the jam tent, the vendors, the arts and crafts, the array of food booths, along with the beer and wine.  For more information call Scott Goree at (707) 664-0444 or email at info@cotatifest.comor check out www.cotatifest.com.

National Women's History Project

Click to see photos of the NWHP event in Santa Rosa. Photos by Ruth Gonzalez. National Women's History Project celebrated the anniversary of women winning the right to vote. Read story on page 11 of the September, 2010 issue of La Voz.

SAY Sunflower Garden

Click to see photos of the SAY Sunflower Garden in Santa Rosa.
Photos by Analee (Ani) Weaver and Ruth Gonzalez
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Social Advocates for Youth's Youth Employment Center created the Sunflower Garden in downtown Santa Rosa. The garden employs a crew of four and supplies fresh vegetables to Catholic Charities across the street.

Mask by Eddie

Click to see photos of Chops Teen Center Summer Art Gala, 2010 by Matt Canniff.
Teens at Chops showcased their achievements during the Summer Art Gala on July 23, 2010. Chops is a great place for local teens to take classes such as pottery, culinary and martial arts or to just hang out playing ping pong, basketball or video games. Check out their activity guide. They're located behind Aroma Roasters in Old Railroad Square, 6th St. in Santa Rosa.

Caroline BanuelosCeleste Austin

The Living Room
has been serving homeless and at risk women and children since 1993. They are located in downtown Santa Rosa on Cherry St. Pictured are Caroline Banuelos and Celeste Austin.

La Luz
Mujeres Motivan!
Noris Binet's stress reduction class at La Luz Bilingual Center motivates, educates and inspires Latinas to live their potential. Photos by Ruth Gonzalez.

Juliard Park Summer Concert Santa Rosa


Click to see photos of Juliard Park Summer Concert, 2010.
Photos by Matt Canniff.

The Poyntlyss Sistars entertained a large crowd with music from the 50's, 60's and 70's in downtown Santa Rosa's Julliard Park. The summer concert series is free every Sunday afternoon during the summer. Bring a picnic, chairs and a blanket. Purchase coffee, wine or beer from vendors under the tent. Other band concerts will feature Indie music!

VOICES
Sharon Duoa, VOICESCordero Lee, VOICES
Click to see photos of VOICES, 2010.
Photos by Matt Canniff.
VOICES provides young adults with a support network by supplying a place where they can cook themselves a meal, use computers and receive direction on a variety of issues. It is a support network for emancipated youth.

Sonoma-Marin Fair

The Sonoma-Marin Fair featured fun and games for all ages! Click to see photos of the Sonoma Marin Fair, 2010. Photos by Matt Canniff.

Action Assembly

Click to see photos North Bay Sponsoring Committee's Action Assembly, 2010.
Photos by Analee Weaver
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¡Más de mil personas! Nueve congregaciones y diversas instituciones de la comunidad, oficiales elegidos y candidatos para el gobierno del estado,  el condado y oficinas locales se dieron cita bajo el auspicio del Comité Patrocinador del Norte de la Bahía, el martes 25 de mayo de 2010. Los participantes presentaron casos relativos a preocupaciones comunes y declararon su intención de fundar un cuerpo políticos de instituciones que actúen en forma unidad sobre aspectos críticos para el bienestar público en los Condados de Sonoma y Napa.

Over a thousand people! Nine congregations and community institutions, elected official and candidates for state, county and local office met under the auspices of the North Bay Sponsoring Committee, on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Participants presented stories of our common concerns and declared its intention to found a political body of institutions committed to acting together on critical issues for the public good in Sonoma and Napa Counties.

Roseland Cinco de Mayo 2010

Click to see photos of Roseland Cinco
de Mayo celebration 2010.

Photos by Ani Weaver.

Elsie Allen High School Lobo  Community Fair 2010


Click to see photos of Elsie Allen High School Lobo Community Fair 2010.

Photos by Matthew Canniff.

Rose Parade Santa Rosa 2010

Click to see photos of the Santa Rosa Rose Parade 2010.

Photos by Matthew Canniff.

Amgen Tour of California Bicycle Race

Click to see photos of the Amgen Tour of California 2010
by Matthew Canniff. The rain didn't stop the cyclists or their fans from crowding downtown Santa Rosa during the second stage of the Amgen tour of California. Photos by Matthew Canniff.

Peruvian boy Girl selling dolls
Click to see Pam Chanter's photos of the Amazon Basin. Uno de cada cinco niños en el Amazonas muere antes de cumplir cinco años ya que el agua que beben es insalubre. 99% de la poblacion no tiene agua salubre y la mitad de sus muertes son debido a esto. Usted puede ayudar donando a APECA, Engineers Without Borders (EWB) de Santa Rosa o Gallery Textiles. Vea la página 10 en
La Voz de Mayo, 2010.

One in five children in the Amazon Basin dies before the age of five due to unsafe drinking water. Ninety-nine percent of the population lacks clean drinking water and half of their deaths are attributable to this. You can help by donating to APECA, Engineers Without Borders Santa Rosa or Gallery Textiles. Turn to page 10 for more info and www.lavoz.us.com for photos.

Also in the May 2010 issue are Matt Canniff's photos from the Pasitos Playgroup "La Kermesse" and the Santa Rosa's first annual Earth Day Fair.

Grow your own garden!

Photo by Ani Weaver, a head of lettuce growing in her garden, May 2010.

Al principio de la primavera a lo largo del Condado de Sonoma se lanzó la campaña iGROW, esta campaña promueve que se cultiven, consuman y compartan alimentos saludables. iGROW ofrece recursos para ayudar a los residentes del condado para que empiecen sus propias hortalizas o jardines donde cultivarán sus propias frutas y verduras, comparte consejos para cultivar frutas y verduras en el Condado de Sonoma y conecta a los residentes del condado con jardines comunitarios locales, ofrece clases para saber cómo cultivar frutas y verduras, organiza eventos y ofrece recursos para encontrar alimentos locales.

Earlier this spring, Sonoma County launched iGROW, a county-wide campaign that promotes the growing, eating, and sharing of healthy foods. iGROW offers resources to help county residents start their own food gardens, shares tips for growing food in Sonoma County, and connects county residents to local community gardens, food-growing classes, events and sources of local food.

Click to see photos of food and flower gardens.

Purple Iris

Click on this linkto see Matt Canniff's photos of the César Chávez March and Health Fair and the Cloverdale school protests from the April issue of La Voz. Click on Ana Gabriel's below to see her concert in Santa Rosa in December, 2009, photos by Rafael Perez, SRJC. The gallery has photos from The Filtration Group, Elsie Allen High School and Roseland University Prep Women's Soccer, Bayer Farm and the Handcar Regatta in Santa Rosa's Railroad Square.

soccer haircutAna Gabriel Boy with Flag

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People of the Month

Personaje del Mes: ¡Ocúpese de su Comunidad!,
Grupos de vecinos del área de Roseland, empresas y residentes se unieron para trabajar unidos y diseminar la alegría navideña entre los niños de la localidad. Casi treinta estudiantes proporcionaron su trabajo voluntario para ayudar en la Celebración de las Fiestas Navideñas de la Estación de Bomberos de Roseland, la cual cumple su 15to. aniversario.
por Ruth Gonzalez

Person of the Month:
Occupy your Community!
Roseland area neighborhood groups, businesses and
residents came together to spread Christmas cheer to local children. Almost thirty high-school students also volunteered to help at the annual Roseland Fire Station Holiday Celebration;
now in its 15th year. Also, highlights of others who volunteer.
by Ruth Gonzalez
Fotografías de /Photos by Ani Weaver.
Click here to read the article in the January, 2012 issue
on pages 1, 4, 5, 8 and 9.

Renaissance Masters

The De Young Museum in San Francisco is now hosting the Renaissance Painters of Passion and Power from the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. Over fifty paintings by some of the most well-known Venetian painters from the sixteenth-century including Giorgione, Titian, Tintoretto, Andrea and Mantegna. These works are considered to be some of the most celebrated European art collections. The exhibit runs from October 29, 2011– February 12, 2012. Click here to see close up photos and details of the paintings taken at the Press Preview by Ani Weaver.

 

Anuncios / Announcements

Petaluma Transit Back to School Special

Click here or on the flyer above to find out about the Petaluma Transit Monthly Bus Pass. Casa Grande High School has been added as a site to purchase the pass.

EL MERCADO DE LOS GRANJEROS DE SANTA ROSA ACEPTA LAS TARJETAS EBT DE ESTAMPILLAS DE COMIDA
Adquiera alimento fresco y a precios accesibles utilizando su tarjeta EBT de estampillas de comida en el mercado de granjeros de su localidad. Todas las mañanas los días miércoles y sábados, de 8:30 AM a 12:00 del mediodía. En el estacionamiento del Edificio de los Veteranos, ubicado en 1351 Maple Ave., en Santa Rosa, Ca. Se dispone de estacionamiento amplio y gratis. Correo electrónico: foodandfarm@hotmail.com. Aun en días con lluvia o soleados, el mercado siempre está abierto. Grandes cantidades de hermosas lechugas, cajas de betabeles “baby”, coronas de ajo, flores, pescado fresco. Puede ser lugar de reunión para tomar el café del desayuno o bien para la comida.

Santa Rosa Farmers Market accepts food stamps ebt cards
Turn your Food Stamp EBT card into fresh, affordable food at your local Farmers Market. Wednesday and Saturday mornings 8:30 am to noon. Veterans Building East Parking Lot, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA. Easy and free parking on site. email: foodandfarm@hotmail.com. Rain or shine the market is open. Loads of lovely lettuce, boxes of baby beets, garlands of young garlic. Flowers. Fresh fish. Vegetable starts. Meet for breakfast coffee or lunch.

UKIAH

Iglesia Cristiana Rey de Reyes. 900 Calle Dora Sur. Pastor Saul Ramírez. Les hacemos una cordial invitacioó a nuestros servicios los domingos a las 9:00 am. Los sermones son aplicables a nuestras vidas, ricos en bendiciones para su conocimiento y creciminto spiritual, siempre teniendo la palabra de Dios, como máxima autoridad, 2 Timoteo 3:16-17. También tenemos el programa de radio a las 8:00 am en el 1400 AM, La Máquina Musical en Ukiah. Domingos de 11:00 am hasta 1:00 pm clases de inglés, gratis. Los miércoles tenemos los estudios bíblicos a las 6:00 pm. Estamos estudiando Romanos. Los esperamos.

Hispanic Christian Church, Rey de Reyes (King of Kings)
We invite you to join a non denominational service in Spanish every Sunday morning at 9:00 am with Pastor Saul Ramirez.
900 South Dora St., behind Trinity Baptist, through their parking lot. Sermons that apply to our lives, always knowing and growing in the word of God, the maximum authority. Pastor Ramirez can also be heard Sundays at 8:OO am at 1400 AM on the local dial, La Maquina Musical. Free classes in English each Sunday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and a Bible study in Spanish on Wednesday evenings at 6:00 pm, now studying Romans.

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Last updated January 27, 2012

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Empleos / Help Wanted
Click here or on the page below for Classified ads, employment, rentals, services from the La Voz January 2012 issue).

January 2012 classified ads

EVENTS

CONOZCA MáS SOBRE ITALIA EN UNA CLASE GRATUITA EL PRóXIMO 18 DE FEBRERO
Venga a una presentación gratuita de un viaje realizado a Italia en el SRJC por el Profesor Gino Muzzatti. Sábado 18 de febrero, de 10:00 a 11:00 A.M., en el Centro Cultural Italiano, ubicado 64 Brookwood, Santa Rosa. Debe hacer su reservación en gmuzzatti@santarosa.edu.

LEARN ABOUT ITALY AT FREE LECTURE FEBRUARY 18
Come to a free travel slideshow by SRJC Prof. Gino Muzzatti on Sat. Feb. 18, 10-11am, at Italian Cultural Center,
64 Brookwood, Santa Rosa. RSVP to gmuzzatti@santarosa.edu

Marin Show 2012
Photo: Courtesy of Silver Across Borders

SHOW DE MARIN: EL ARTE DEL CONTINENTE AMERICANO • MARIN SHOW: ART OF THE AMERICAS • February 25-26, 2012

Ahora en su 28to. aniversario, ya es reconocida como una de las exhibiciones más sustanciales, con el mercado más extenso enfocado en las artes indígenas de Norte, Centro y Sudamérica. Esta exhibición reúne a los más reconocidos y apasionados comerciantes, coleccionistas y artistas de todo el mundo. Es un evento que está dirigido a personas de todas las edades, culturas e intereses. Más de 10,000 obras antiguas y contemporáneas son presentadas – cerámica, piedras preciosas, canastas, textiles, escultura, pintura, fotografía, y muchas otras más. Conferencias y presentaciones fascinantes.

Our 28th anniversary. One of the most substantive, extensive marketplaces focused on indigenous arts from across North, Central and South America. The show brings together top and passionate dealers, collectors, & artists from across the world. Something for every age, culture and interest. Over 10,000 antiques and contemporary works – pottery, beadwork, baskets, textiles, sculpture, painting, photography, and more. Compelling lectures and presentations: Marin County Civic Center Exhibit Hall, $15. marinshow.com

Cats fixed for FREE

Esterilice a su gato GRATIS*
Para residentes de Rohnert Park/Cotati de bajos recursos (Mostrar prueba de domicilio).
• El espacio es limitado —
debe llamar antes para hacer una cita.
• Las mascotas deben estar saludables —
edad mínima: gatos 4 meses, perros 6 meses.
• Las mascotas deben encerrase y no ingerir alimento desde12 de la noche anterior.
Cats Fixed for FREE*
For low-income residents of Cotati and Rohnert Park (Proof of residency required).
• Space is limited — must call for an appointment.
• Pets must be healthy — minimum age: cats 4 months, dogs 6 months old.
• Pets must go without food from midnight the night before (confine inside).
Los perros solamente $50

Para información y citas comuníquese al
For more information and appointments call Spay/Neuter Message Line
707 588-3531

NAMI De Familia A Familia
Curso gratuito de 12 Semanas
Saturday/Sabado de 9:30AM-12 PM
Roseland Elementary School (Main Gym)
950 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA
Para Mayor Información contactar a: Cynthia Morfin
707 527 6655 x1109
cmorfin@namisoco.org

NAMI Sonoma County Curso de Famila a Familia. A tomado el curso gratuito de 12 semanas De Familia A Familia?
Se ofrece en varios lugares a través del condado. El curso cubre los síntomas y el tratamiento de las principales enfermedades mentales, así como las habilidades para ayudar a los miembros de la familia a comunicarse con sus seres queridos y abogar por ellos con mayor eficacia.
Si usted tiene un ser querido con un problema de salud mental grave y persistente, entonces las 12 clases gratis
son para usted. No es un grupo de apoyo, pero es un curso de dos horas y media, una noche a la semana, por 12 semanas. Le proporcionará información para ayudar a su familia y a su ser querido. El cupo es limitado. El cupo de esta clase normalmente es para 20 miembros de familia. Le cambiara su vida y el modo de vida. NAMI es acrónimo de la Alianza Nacional de Enfermedades Mentales.
El curso abarcará información sobre: La Esquizofrenia y Trastorno Esquizoafectivo; El Trastorno Bipolar (maniaco depresivo); Trastorno de Pánico; Trastorno de Personalidad Fronteriza; Depresión Mayor (Severa); Trastorno Obsesivo-Compulsivo.
El curso proporcionará la información adecuada para ayudar a su familia mantener su bienestar, a encontrar soluciones de recuperación para su ser querido y comenzar su abogacía de salud mental en la comunidad.

NAMI Sonoma County Family to Family Course covering the symptoms and treatment of the major mental illnesses and the ability to help the members of the family to better communicate with their loved ones and to learn how to advocate. Class is for people who have a loved one with a serious and persistent mental health problem. Not a support group but a FREE two and one-half hour class once a week for 12 weeks. Provides info to help the family. Space is limited. A life-changing experience. NAMI is the National Alliance of Mental Illnesses. Learn about Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder; Bipolar Disorder (manic depressive);
Panic Disorder; Borderline Personality Disorder; • Major Depression (Severe); Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
The best prevention is action and education.


 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 


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