Latin Quarters Gets Multiplied x 7

In a bold move to improve the Latin nightlife scene in Columbus, Ritmo Productions founder, Ray Arebalo, has united with R&S Productions founder Bruno Mejia Jr., to bring the most exciting Latin night in Columbus. Visit Club Seven at:

1155 Old Henderson Rd. Columbus, Ohio 43220



For pictures from recent Latin Nights in Club 7 see the Columbus section of our Photo Gallery

HAMILTON - Hablo Espanol? Y tu?

Well, if you are of Spanish descent and live in Butler County there is now a different source of news and information designed specifically for the Hispanic community.

WHSS, 89.5 FM, the broadcast voice of the Hamilton City School District, in cooperation with The Spanish Journal newspaper, La Jornada Latina, are now offering Radio En Espanol Friday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m.

"We want to inform the community. We would like to open the mic to anyone who would like to come and communicate a message to the community," said George Perez, publisher of La Jornada Latina and one of the on-air personalities of Radio En Espanol.

"I think it will go OK," he said.

The program will feature news headlines, interviews, weather, world cup soccer updates, tips for high school students taking Spanish, contests and Latino music requests.

Thanks to NKU's Latino Student Affairs under the direction of Leo Calderon, Latino students at NKU had the opportunity to learn more about how to become a Leader, and how to provide leadership in the community.

Leo Calderon was supported in this new initiative by Lisa Arraya, Dr. Al Pinelo, and Maria Clay, as well as Maria Molina from P&G.

It was impressive to see so many Latino students participating in this program, especially since they had to be there on Saturday morning at 8:30 AM. It is clear that NKU and its Latino Student Affairs Office do something right if they are able to motivate students to dedicate part of their Saturday to such a workshop. Congratulations!!!!

We are sending "Get well soon" wishes to Gabriela who is recovering from a car accident that happened Saturday morning.

Cincinnati had a chance to explore Brazil as part of the "One World Party" at Cincinnati Arts Museum, incl. tasting of Caipirinha and enjoying Brazilian martials arts of Capoeria.

More pictures and Video of Capoeria is at Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery

In order to enable various LULAC chapters in Ohio to work together and exchange ideas, MidwestLatino donated a free Website to LULAC Ohio.

You can visit the Website at: www.lulacohio.org

LULAC, The League of the United Latin American Citizen (www.lulac.org) advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide.

Argentine Bean, the newly open classy Bistro/Wine Bar at Crestview Hills Town Center, had another hot and passionate Flamenco night with live music by Jorge Wojtas.



More pictures and Videos from this event are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here...)

The Chinese New Year Celebration, organized by the CAAC, was a blast! Close to 400 people attended, enjoying demostrations by local artists, incl. traditional martial arts.



For more pictures and Videos, please visit CincyGlobal Photo Gallery.

Business StartUp Workshop in Columbus

Topic Areas Covered:
Legal Business Structures
Research & Tax Requirements
Research that Must Be Done
How to Market your Product or Service
How to Write a Business Plan
Access to Sources of Financing

2006 Workshop Dates:

Chef Anya von Bremzen, author of "The New Spanish Table" cookbook will be the Guest Chef on "The Dish" on March 10, 2006, at 9:30 AM on Local 12

Please read her essay on Spanish cuisine.

The next Cincinnati Police Recruit tests are now scheduled for Saturday, March 18, 2006, and Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Convention Center in downtown Cincinnati.

Applications for the Civil Service written test will be accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. January 17, 2006 - April 14, 2006, at the City’s Human Resources Department, Two Centennial Plaza Suite 200, at the Recruiting Unit office located at 800 Evans Street, Spinney Field Complex Cincinnati, Ohio 45204 or take advantage of the easiest and fastest way to sign-up for the tests on line at http://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cityhr/pages/-4270-/ (under the “News” section).

Más oportunidades para la Comunidad Hispana.

For more info (Para más información) click here (PDF file)...

As previously reported by MidwestLatino (read here), Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA decided in October 2005 to donate net proceeds from its 2005 Dinner Gala on Oct. 27th to the Red Cross for victims of Katrina Hurricane.

In its monthly meeting on Tusday, Jan. 24, 2006, the Chamber made good on its promise by giving to Red Cross representatives check for $10,000!!!!

For more pictures from this meeting please see the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here...)

"Following the riots in 2001, U.S. Department of Justice and Cincinnati Police Department came into an agreement to improve efficiency of the police force by introducing race related and community policing programs. Various programs were initiated under this collaborative agreement, a five-year plan. Many established organizations working for social and environmental justice in the Cincinnati Metropolitan Region agreed to serve as the Friends of the Collaborative to make it a success." From: Community Compass

On Tuesday, Jan. 24th, the Friends of the Collaborative met with Mayor Mark Mallory to introduce him to the organization, and to discuss with him current issues and effort to make Cincinnati a crime-free city.

LULAC Cincinnati representatives: Jason Riveiro and Lourdes Ribera, will be interviewed on Wednesday, Jan. 25th by Nuestro Rincon. The interview will be broadcasted on Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 AM on Local 12.

Jason Riveira is the President of LULAC Cincinnati.

LULAC, The League of the United Latin American Citizen (www.lulac.org) advances the economic conditions, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating at more than 700 LULAC councils nationwide. For more information click here...

Representatives of West Chester Si Coalition visited on Monday, Jan. 23rd, 2006, Su Casa Social Services to learn more about Su Casa services.

Victor Velez, the Director of Su Casa, provided an overview of Hispanics in Cincinnati and discussed future trends that will impact social services in this area. The tour of the facility increased understanding of the programs provided by Su Casa.

More pictures are in the Cincinnati section of our Photo Gallery (click here...)

West Chester Sí Coalition (which stands for West Chester YES ! in Spanish) was formed in 2002 in West Chester Township in response to the growing Hispanic population in the community spearheaded by previous West Chester Township Administrator, David Gully. The original membership of the group was diverse with representation from township officials, police, fire, school, businesses, social services and other interested community members.