CINCINNATI (March 1, 2010) –  On Monday, March 1st, the Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies launched their first ever kick-off of a partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Nutrition Council and the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon.  The AMIS Young Readers’ group, which meets weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays, will be participating in the Cincinnati Flying Pig Kids’ Marathon, or Cochinito Volador. 

The Kids’ Marathon allows youngsters to finish the 26.2 miles of a marathon in incremental steps, a half mile or mile at a time during the school year. The final mile of the ‘course’ will be run on the actual Marathon course on Saturday, May 1, during Flying Pig Marathon weekend. Maria Lang, Program Facilitator at AMIS, is coordinating these efforts with help from Maya Shahani, the school nurse at AMIS.  

During the school year, youngsters mark their distances on the Kids Marathon “Hog Log” which is available in the Kids Marathon section of the Flying Pig Marathon website, www.flyingpigmarathon.com. This year the “Hog Log” and Flying Pig Kids Marathon registration materials have been translated into Spanish for the first time, and AMIS will be the first school to pilo these Spanish language materials for the Kids’ Marathon. 

To learn more about AMIS’ young readers and their first time participating in the “Cochinito Volador,” contact Maria Lang (513) 366-1804.  To learn more about healthy nutrition choices and to receive The Nutrition Council's e-news go to www.nutritioncouncil.org.

Two LULAC Cincinnati members have been honored by the ELLF (English Language Learning Foundation) at its Second Annual Recognition Breakfast on Feb. 25th, 2010.

Maria Lang received the "Educator of the Year" Award. She is a teacher and a program coordinator at "Academy of Multilingual Immersion Studies". She is an educator and advocate for ELL population in the Greater Cincinnati area. She servers as a member of the various advocacy organizations, such as LULAC, where she is the Director of Education. The English Language Learning Foundation honors the impact of a teacher to change the lives of English language learning children he/she teaches.

Leo Calderon received the "Make a Difference" Award. He is a Director of Latino Student Affairs at Northern Kentucky University. Leo has helped major corporations, schools and non-profit organizations effectively address the needs of the growing Latino population. The English Language Learning Foundation created the "Make a Difference Award" to honor an individual who has made a significant difference in the lives of English language learning students and families.

Congratulations to the Winners!!!

This year, LULAC Ohio will have 3 councils participating in our LULAC National Scholarship fund.  Please pass this application to anyone within the following cities that needs a scholarship and then send it to the following address within their city:

LULAC CINCINNATI
c/o Maria Lang
P.O. Box 982
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513-780-0503

LULAC DAYTON
c/o Tony Ortiz
Wright State University
Room 303 Nutter Center
Dayton, OH 45435
937-241-2536

LULAC COLUMBUS
c/o John Ramos
PO Box 13691
Columbus, OH 43213
614-270-4437

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT IS MARCH 31st

One of our Salsa friends, Claudia Velez Montenegro, lost her grandfather in a hit & run accident:

http://www.wlwt.com/news/22665269/detail.html

If you would like to help the family, please donate money to:

US Bank
(513) 458-5201
4525 Montgomery Rd,
Account #: 130115187945

There are also donation boxes in Taqueria Mercado and El Valle Verde II restaurants.

Experience the best and most diverse music in Cincinnati Every Thursday EVERY THURSDAY it's a Global Fusion Party with the hottest eclectic music from around the world, the most diverse crowd in Cincinnati! The best of Reggaeton, R&B, House, and Electronica, with hottest Latin, Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Indian rhythms. Please help us share Diversity of Cultures in Cincinnati!

Upcoming events:

Thursday, Feb. 25: Arabic Night with free Belly dancing class

Thursday, March 4: Zumba Party (with Zumba fitness instructors)

Thursday, March 11: Bollywood Night (music from India)

Thursday, Feb. 18: Brazilian Night (Free Samba lessons)

Thursday, Feb. 25: Bachata Night (Music and Dancing from Dominican Republic)

EVERY THURSDAY: The best of Reggaeton, R&B, House, and Electronica, with hottest Latin, Arabic, Brazilian, Caribbean, and Indian rhythms.

As part of the 2010 Fine Arts Fund Sampler Weekend Su Casa Hispanic Center will be hosting on Sunday, Feb. 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM, "Arte Latino" - a sampler of Latino culture. Don't Miss It!!!! With many local Latino artists (dance, music, visual arts). If you are a Latino/Hispanic artist, and would like perform or be part of an exhibit, please contact us. Su Casa Hispanic Center 7036 Fairpark Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

Art exhibits by:

Giannina Sciaraffia
Rebecca Navar
Joe Morales
Marlon Molina
Tony Pabon
Melissa Pena

 Due to Snow - Salsa @ Mad Frog is CANCELLED Tonight

Avatar is a great movie, but how many people realize that the real Avatar is happening every day in today's world? In places like Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and many others around the world...

Read more about the real Avatar in this article (click here) ...

There is a lot of natural beauty on planet Earth - to appreciate and protect! You can see the most amazing regions in the world among the 28 finalists for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, one of which is the Amazon Rain Forest. An expert panel helped choose the finalists based on unique beauty, ecological significance, and historical legacy, among other criteria.

New7Wonders emphasizes the importance of caring for what will be left for future generations.

Join the Heat Wave!

As every year, MidwestLatino is partnering with our friends from Chicago to promote the Annual Chicago Salsa Congress

February 11-14, 2010

the 9th Annual Chicago International Salsa Congress

The Premier Latin Music and Dance Event in the Midwest returns for our ninth spectacular year!

Buy your tickets TODAY - click here

Don't forget: Saulo Cepeda is doing a special workshop in Cincinnati for people going to Chicago (click here)

Check out more of our videos from the Chicago Salsa Congress on YouTube (click here)

Please register now for Educating Latinos for Kentucky’s Future (ELKF) 1^st Annual Conference, which will take place February 11-12, 2010.

This conference, Opportunities and Challenges Facing Latino Students in the Commonwealth, will take place at Northern Kentucky University and will highlight the following items:

1. Thursday, Feb. 11  - Pre-conference Workshop
2. Thursday, Feb. 11 – Conference Opening Reception – Fiesta Latina!
3. Friday, Feb. 12 – Conference for Professionals
4. Friday, Feb. 12 -  Conference for College Student Leaders

 Who should attend? Educators, public and private sector, community leaders, non-profit, etc.

The keynote speaker for Friday’s conference will be Dr. Richard Fry, Senior Research Associate for the Pew Hispanic Center. Also attending the conference and making special remarks will be Mrs. Rosa Rosales, LULAC National President. 

For more information and to register: www.elkf.net

CANCELLED: The Parties @ El Havanero have been CANCELLED!!!!  Bachata, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue! With the hottest Salsa DJs in town: Los Rumberos! HUGE dance floor, free parking!!! Admission: $5 Ladies FREE before 11 PM Ladies: 18+ Gentlement: 21+ DRESS CODE ENFORCED El Havanero 6435 Dixie Highway Fairfield, OH FREE Dance lesson at 9 PM with Veronica Rocco from Danse Royale Ballroom Studio

Our last party on Saturday, January 9th, was great, with a fantastic dance lesson by Veronica Rocco:

More pictures are in our Facebook Photo Gallery or in our Photo Gallery here

And thanks to all who came out to support us and enjoy Latin Rhythms!!!

Upcoming MidwestLatino Events in Havana Martini Club:

* Every Wednesday: Havana Nights

* Every Friday: Latin Mix Party

And every Wednesday: Birthday Dances.

Last Wednesday: celebrating Birthday of Elena & Brandy

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For more pictures, visit us on Facebook or in our Photo Gallery

We would like to join us all in helping victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Our main relief organization of choice is the Clinton-Bush Haiti Fund

Please donate directly to this fund or any other organization of your choice, or donate at any of our events.

Thank you!