MAY 2009

I. Volunteer Opportunities

2. Seeking Volunteer Opportunity Helping Latino Community

3. Bilingual Employment Vacancies

4. Events

5. Other

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

The Shelter for Help in Emergencies (SHE). SHE provides services to women, children and men seeking assistance with domestic violence. Volunteers at the Shelter help with the following: Magic Circle (playtime with kids); answering the hotline and staffing the Shelter from 5-9 p.m.; helping around the office in the daytime; court monitoring; assisting with special events including Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a 5K Run; helping with service projects like landscaping and maintenance. Women and men can volunteer; all you need to do is be at least 18 years old and sign-up for training. Training will be offered from May 19 – June 4 th on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6- 9:00. For more information contact (434) 963-4676 x 5 or rgoldstein@shelterforhelpinemergency.org

The Women's Initiative. Native Spanish-speaking volunteer needed to help with the administration of a new bilingual counseling service. The primary duty will be the translation of organization materials and forms for accurate phrasings. Please contact Elizabeth Irvin, 434-827-0047 or email her at eirvin@thewomensinitiative.org More Information: http://www.thewomensinitiative.org

Hope Foundation. Volunteers needed to work with kids learning English as a second language on Monday evenings, 7-8:15 pm. Volunteers can choose to help once or on a regular basis. Contact Catrina at 502-439-6414 or catrina.hancock@gmail.com

The Ixtatán Foundation. This local, nonprofit organization built the first high school in the town of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala. With additional students each year and because we are transferring additional technical and managerial responsibility to the local organizations with whom we cooperate in Guatemala, we need more volunteer support here in our North Garden office. We are seeking several part-time volunteers (flexible times) in these areas: - General Administrative Support – correspondence, mailing list maintenance, etc - Newsletter – twice yearly – article collection, newsletter design, mailing support - Web Site – maintenance and upgrades - Accounting/Bookkeeping support - Grant Writing - Local Event Support Contact: Beth Neville Evans, (434)296-1263, bethneville@ixtatan.org

Volunteer with Creciendo Juntos! Creciendo Juntos (CJ) is a network of government, community, academic, faith based and other organizations working on behalf of Charlottesville’s Latinos. One of the ways CJ promotes enhanced services to Latinos is through its online clearinghouse. Volunteers are needed make contacts with service providers and in the Latino community to prepare new and updated blurbs for the website. Spanish skills are preferred by not required. Those with strong Spanish skills can also help develop the Spanish version of the website by making contacts, preparing sections and blurbs our webmaster will upload. Please contact Linda Hemby if you are interested in helping out with this important effort: lhemby@albemarle.org

SEEKING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY HELPING LATINO COMMUNITY

UVA Fourth Year would like to volunteer in a medical setting. Rolando Mendez is seeking an opportunity to volunteer 5 - 10 hours a week to help Latinos in a medical setting. His resume is at http://www.cj-network.org/cjlatarea/RoResume.doc To contact Rolando, write rem5d@virginia.org or call 434/262-2565.

Maria Schwedhelm is a Linguistics MA student at UVA and a Spanish teacher at Spain on Main. She is a native Spanish speaker and would like very much to get involved in the community. Please contact Maria if your agency needs volunteers or if you know anybody who might need a Spanish interpreter: maria.schwedhelm@gmail.com

Teaching Handicrafts to Produce Income. Aquilina Sorq is an Italian artisan who speaks English and Spanish and is interested in volunteering her talents to the Latino community. She would like to help area Latinos earn an income to improve their economic security, control of their livelihoods, and self-reliance, by teaching them how to make and sell handicrafts. Aquilina is prepared to offer free classes, preferably in a setting close to Latino neighborhoods, and to provide materials to students. Ideally, she would begin with a class of 5 – 15 Latinos. If your agency has an ongoing program that can facilitate infrastructure (community room, classroom) to help it begin, or if you know of Latinos who would be interested in taking such classes, please contact Aquilina at 540/456-6272 or aqui-naif@peoplepc.com

UVA’s Social Issues in Medicine Course seeks to sensitize medical students to the poor and to different cultures through volunteer activities with community organizations. During their first or second semester, medical students are placed for 30 hours (over 10 weeks) of service learning with a community organization as part of this required class. Many of the students are bilingual and have worked in Latin America and/or with Latino populations in the US. These volunteers prefer to work in medical settings but can also devote time to non-medical initiatives. For more information on how to recruit these volunteers, contact Dela Alexander at da7r@virginia.edu

BILINGUAL EMPLOYMENT VACANCIES

CHIP Family Support Worker. Jefferson Area CHIP seeks full-time Family Support Worker for home visiting program serving children 0-6, pregnant women, and their families in Fluvanna County. Works closely with Nurse to provide assessments and support services to families. Must have own transportation. High school equivalency required. Background in child development, social work, or related field preferred. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Mail resume and cover letter to Jefferson Area CHIP, 1469 Greenbrier Place, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Email to Lyn.Grove@jachip.org Fax to 434-964-4774. Applications must be emailed, faxed or postmarked no later than 5/15/09. www.jachip.org

Part-Time Bilingual Prevention Specialist/Region Ten. The Strengthening Families Program is hiring parent and child facilitators for it's family skills training program. This program involves elementary and middle school aged children and their families in family skills training sessions to improve family relationships, parenting skills and increase the child's social and life skills. As part of the Prevention Services team, the incumbent will plan and implement the Strengthening Families Curriculum for Spanish-speaking individuals, while working with human service agencies, schools,local jurisdictions,and citizen groups to improve family functioning and reduce family risk factors. Bachelor’s degree in pertinent mental health, human services, education or related field is preferred. Teaching or teacher aide experience preferred. Bilingual (English-Spanish) required. Up to seven hours per week, one evening a week. Hourly rate is 17.62. Apply to: Robert Wadden Strengthening Families Program Manager, Region Ten, 502 old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville VA 22903. To learn more about this job or receive a full job description call Robert Wadden @ 434-972-1881.

Other Region Ten Vacancies. Lisa D'Oliviera, Employment Recruiter, Region Ten, has asked CJ to disseminate the following announcement since the agency is interested in hiring bilingual staff. Region Ten Community Services Board provides mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse services to the city of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Nelson, Fluvanna, and Louisa. One of 40 community service boards (CSBs) in the state of Virginia, Region Ten has a reputation for providing exceptional service to the residents of our community, including adults, children, infants, and families. Region Ten has become a leader in the field not only because of the professional and caring staff we employ, but also because of the range of innovative services we offer, in an effort to treat every person we serve based upon their individual needs. Region Ten is one of the largest employers in the Charlottesville area, with over 600 employees. With our array of services, opportunities exist for direct care staff, social workers, nurses, clinicians, teachers, office staff, administrators, and others looking to make a valuable contribution to their community and work in the human services field. For a complete list of our job openings and to apply, please visit our website at: www.regionten.org You can also apply in person at Region Ten CSB, 502 Old Lynchburg Road, Charlottesville, Virginia; or call 434-970-1392 for an application.

Western State Human Service Care Specialist. Western State Hospital is seeking applicants for a Human Service Care Specialist Senior to assist in the implementation of the C5/6 ward program. This includes assisting in the coordination and implementation of ward-wide and individualized contingency management programs for patients residing on C5/6; developing and implementing Psychosocial Rehabilitation programming to other Western State Hospital patients as assigned; and, collaborating with other direct care disciplines to maximize the quality of care. Knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the work include the demonstrated ability to communicate with severely and persistently impaired psychiatric patients. Demonstrated ability to use basic behavioral management technologies to help patients achieve maximal self-care and self-control goals. Knowledge and demonstrated experience of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation principles and the ability to develop individualized Psychosocial Rehabilitation programming. Knowledge and application of recovery principles in individual interactions with patients, conducting groups and implementing treatment plans. Ability to manage contingency management (incentive) programming budgets. Education and experience for this position includes associates degree (or equivalent) in mental health field preferred; demonstrated experience and competencies in areas of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and basic behavioral management principles; demonstrated experience using Therapeutic Options of Virginia (TOVA) techniques preferred and other competencies to insure the safety of patients and efficacy of interventions provided. Bi-lingual Spanish and English are highly desired. Salary: Pay Band 3 (minimum $23,999 annually) Position: #634 Submit a completed Virginia state application by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2009, to Human Resources Management and Development, Western State Hospital, 1301 Richmond Road, P. O. Box 2500 Staunton, Virginia 24402-2500. For current vacancy listings call 540-332-8315 or visit the web at www.wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov EEO

Western State Occupational Therapist. Western State Hospital is seeking an individual to plan and to provide occupational therapy treatment in our psychosocial treatment program utilizing comprehensive and specialized approaches. Must have knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy and ability to assess needs of clients, develop individualized treatment plans; plan occupational therapy; supervise programs; and, evaluate their effectiveness. Ability to relate to adult psychiatric patients. Performing the essential functions of this position requires repetitious walking, sitting, and/or standing as part of routine work; visual acuity to observe and report changes in patients' behaviors on a continuous basis; bending, lifting and reaching overhead to position, restrain, transfer, transport or escort patients; and, to assist patients to perform activities. Bi-lingual Spanish and English are highly desired. Graduation from a program in occupational therapy that is accredited by the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association. Certification by Board of Medicine to practice occupational therapy. Must be certified by the National Board for Certification for Occupational Therapy as an Occupational Therapist registered (OTR) or eligible. Experience as staff occupational therapist preferred. A criminal history background; employment; and, drug check will be required on the successful applicant. Salary: Pay Band 5 (minimum $40,959 annually) Shift: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Excellent state benefits. Submit a completed state application for this Occupational Therapist- #197 (Therapist III) to Human Resources Management and Development, P. O. Box 2500, Staunton, Virginia 24402-2500. Position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED. For current vacancy listings call 540-332-8315 or visit the web at www.wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov

League of Therapists: Child and Family Therapists. The League of Therapists provides intensive in-home and outpatient psychotherapy services. We are looking for Bilingual (Spanish and English speaking) clinicians for our Charlottesville and Harrisonburg locations. The League provides excellent training and opportunities for growth. Candidates will have energy, a desire to learn, and relational and organizational skills. Applicants must have or be in pursuit of a relevant Masters or PhD degree and at least one year of experience. If interested, fax resume to Victoria Gibson at (434)984-4852 or go to www.leagueoftherapists.com

BUSCANDO PSICOTERAPEUTAS BILINGUES (espanol/ingles) especialistas en ninos y familias. The League of Therapists (La Alianza de Terapeutas) provee los servicios de psicoterapia intensiva a domicilio y de paciente externo. Se necesitan terapeutas en Charlottesville y Harrisonburg. La Alianza (The League) provee formacíon excelente y oportunidades para avanzarse profesionalmente. Se requieren energía, voluntad de aprender, y habilidades relacionales y organizativas. Los candidatos deben estar en busca de o ya tener maestría o doctorado pertinente, y deben tener por lo menos un ano de experiencia. Si está interesado, mande el currículum vitae por fax a Victoria Gibson a (434) 984-4852 o visite a www.leagueoftherapists.com

Nuevas Raíces: Part Time Bilingual Sales Representative. Nuevas Raíces has an opening for a part-time sales representative to work in the Cville area, contacting government agencies, businesses, non-profits, and others that would be interested in advertising in the weekly Spanish language paper. Communications skills are a must. Good salary. Contact: Gerardo Pandolfi, editor, 1-877-551-1903 or info@nuevasraices.com

EVENTS

BEGINNING IN MAY: SIGN UP FAMILIES NOW FOR THE FALL STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM

Strengthening Families Program (SFP) Fall 2009 offerings will include two family skills training groups: SFP 6-11 and SFP 10-14 in English and in Spanish. The program is grant funded through federal prevention dollars and administered by the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse services through Region Ten Community Series Board. The Strengthening Families Program is excellent for improving parenting skills, reducing family stress and conflicts while enhancing communication and family fun. Each program night includes a complementary meal for the whole family, a parent skills training group and a children's/youth social skills group and a family activity session. Sessions are highly interactive and include role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects.

Unique to the Strengthening Families Program is our extensive evidenced based curriculum delivered over 15 weeks by trained facilitators. We provide childcare, transportation and small incentives to reduce barriers to attendance. Additionally our facilitators implement phone and in home coaching and follow up booster sessions to facilitate long term acquisition of skills. This program is free of charge to all participants. Won't you join us in implementing one of the most powerful programs for family change in the country?

For more information please contact Robert Wadden, Strengthening Families Program Manager, Region Ten, 434-972-1881 or robertw@regionten.org

MAY 1, 2009: RALLY FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS

There will be a May Day gathering on Friday, May 1 at Lee Park starting at 6:00 p.m. to gather workers, immigrants, and activists to share their message with each other and Charlottesville. For more information contact Brandon Collins @ brandoncollins@comcast.net or (434) 249-3312.

MAY 1, 2009: SOUTHWOOD CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBIT

For the past year and a half, Diana Foster has been directing a program at the Boys & Girls Club at Southwood called Forest Discoveries. In short, in partnership w/ artist Ann Cheeks, they have been making it possible for children to explore the forests near Southwood and then interpret their findings through a variety of art media. “We have compiled the works of 170 children from both the Southwood and Cherry Ave B&GClub units into large-scale collaborative art pieces that will be on display at McGuffey Art Center. At least half of the works were done by the Southwood kids. Our celebratory exhibition opening will be held May 1st from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, and the art will be displayed the entire month of May.” All events are free. Exhibit signage will be written in both English and Spanish. For more information contact: dfoster@newventure.com or 964-1022

MAY 1, 2009: PRIMERO DE MAYO LATIN DANCE PARTY

Friday, May 1st, 8-11pm
At the Speak! Language Center
In the Glass Building at 313 2nd St. S.E. Suite 109
(entrance faces Garret St.)
$10 at the door

Why wait until the 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo? Spain-on-Main is taking advantage of the party-mood early by hosting a LATIN DANCE PARTY with our neighbors Edwin and Amberlyn of Zabor Dance. Singles welcome! For more information contact Christina Ball, Director, Spain-on- Main at 434/245-8255 or 434/987-0877.

MAY 1 - 2, 2009: THE CHANGING FACE OF THE US: LATINOS IN COLLEGE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

The Virginia Latino Higher Education Network is the only statewide organization dedicated exclusively to helping Latino kids get a post high-school education. The VALHEN Encuentro 2009 and Virginia Tech’s conference “The Changing Face of the US: Latinos in College in the 21st Century” will take place at the Virginia Tech Hotel and Conference Center on May 1st and 2nd, 2009. The agenda, a map, online registration instructions and other information is located at http://valhen.org For more information contact info@valhen.org

MAY 2, 2009: CVILLE SALSA FESTIVALE '09

Mark your calendar for, Saturday, May 2, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at IS Venue at 709 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA. Mambo On2 UVa will host the first salsa event ever to be held at IS Venue. Cville's local and hottest salsa band, Conjunto Sason, will play live salsa music along with DJ "O" con sabor mixing the hottest salsa, mambo, bachata, merengue and much more. Plus, the night will start out with salsa lessons taught by DC instructor "Big Jimmy Shines" Yoon from the world-renowned Clavavekazi dance studio. As a special treat, Salsa4Life Student Performance Group from Richmond will give a salsa performance. Admission is $10. For more information please email: tish@virginia.edu or visit http://www.student.virginia.edu/~mambouva/index.html

MAY 2, 2009: GUITAR PERFORMANCE BY RAFAEL SCARFULLERY

Rafael Scarfullery is an internationally recognized classical guitarist, composer, and conductor who resides in Charlottesville. He has won several awards for his cultural projects, compositions, and performances. His compositions are performed by internationally acclaimed artists and ensembles. His next performance is Saturday, May 2, 2009. Time: 8:00pm Location: UVA Chapel: next to the Rotunda on the grounds of the University of Virginia. Tickets available at the door: $10.00 p/p (If you'd like complimentary tickets, contact Rafael at (434) 851-0674 or rafael@rafaelscarfullery.com and he will add your name to his guest list.) To learn more about Rafael, visit: www.RafaelScarfullery.com

MAY 4, 2009: LATIN SOCIAL DANCE CLASS

Taught by two of Ballet Hispanico’s talented company members, participants at any age and skill level can enjoy taking a turn around the dance floor to the irresistible rhythms of Salsa, one of today s most popular Latin dances. 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tickets are $10, limited and sold on a first come, first served basis. For more information, call 434/979-1333

MAY 5, 2009: BALLET HISPANICO AT THE PARAMOUNT THEATRE

Ballet Hispanico is dedicated to exploring, preserving, and expanding the passion of Latino dance. Gathered from around the globe, they bring to the stage not only technical expertise but also a powerful dramatic sensibility and contagious delight to their performances. From the stunning individuality and expressive style of its 13 dancers, to its costumes, lighting and Latin rhythms, everything about Ballet Hispanico is smashingly theatrical. 8:00 pm. For tickets call the box office at 434/979-1333 or visit www.ballethispanico.org

MAY 6, 2009: TRAINING THE TRAINERS "RAID RESPONSE"

Presented by: Hogar Immigrant Services of Catholic Charities & Legal Aid Justice Center – Immigrant Advocacy Program in collaboration with: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) DC/VA Chapter, Just Neighbors, National Capital Immigrant Coalition (NCIC) and the Virginia Organizing Project (VOP)

WHO: Community organizers, staff of civil and immigrant rights organizations, clergy, teachers, advocates and anyone who works with the immigrant community.

WHAT: The Raids Response Training will cover immigrants’ rights when questioned by Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) as well as the steps to take once under arrest by ICE or police operating under 287(g). Training materials include a “Know Your Rights” that can be used for immigrant outreach activities.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registration begins at 9.45 AM) RSVP with Edgar Aranda at edgar@justice4all.org or 703-778-3450 by April 30, 2009 so that we may plan accordingly.

WHERE: Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center, 3159 Row Street, Falls Church, VA 22044

WHY: The goal of this training is to provide raid preparedness and response tools to those who work with the immigrant communities in Virginia to help them prepare those communities in case of raids. Better educating the immigrant community on the role of ICE and the rights of all persons, regardless of immigration status, will benefit those we are tasked to assist and will subdue some of the fear that ensues as a result of raids Having raids response trained organizations and advocates dispersed throughout Virginia will provide immigrant communities with various points of contact for information on their rights and avenues for help.

Future Virginia know your rights trainings will be held in Prince William and Loudoun Counties later this year.

TALLER RESPUESTA A LAS REDADAS

Presentado por: Hogar Immigrant Services of Catholic Charities & Legal Aid Justice Center – Immigrant Advocacy Program en colaboración con: American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) DC/VA Chapter, Just Neighbors, National Capital Immigrant Coalition (NCIC) and the Virginia Organizing Project (VOP)

Quien: Organizadores comunitarios, personal de las organizaciones civiles e inmigrantes, clérigos, profesores, defensores de los derechos de los inmigrantes y todo aquel que trabaje con la comunidad de inmigrantes.

Qué: El taller de capacitación a la respuesta contra las redadas tratará sobre los derechos de los inmigrantes cuando son interrogados por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) así como los pasos a tomar una vez arrestado por ICE o agentes policiales que operan bajo la norma 287(g). Materiales de capacitación incluye “conozca sus derechos” que puede ser usado para las actividades educativas de los inmigrantes.

Cuándo: Miércoles, 06 de mayo 2009, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Registración comienza a las 9.45 AM)

Reservaciones con Edgar Aranda al edgar@justice4all.org o 703-778-3450 hasta el 30 de abril 2009 para efectos de una planificación adecuada.

Dónde: Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center, 3159 Row Street, Falls Church, VA 22044

Porque: El objetivo de esta capacitación es preparar y equipar a quienes trabajan con la comunidad de inmigrantes en Virginia para responder a las redadas. Educando a la comunidad de inmigrantes acerca del rol de ICE y los derechos de las personas, sin importar el estatus migratorio, beneficiará a aquellos que tienen la tarea de asistir a la comunidad de inmigrantes y amenguará el temor que produce una redada. Teniendo organizaciones capacitadas para responder a una redada y defensores dispersos en Virginia, brindará a la comunidad de inmigrantes con varios puntos de contacto para obtener información acerca de sus derechos y recursos de apoyo. Durante el año en curso se brindará similares talleres de capacitación en los condados de Prince William y Loudoun.

MAY 9, 2009: CHARLOTTESVILLE FESTIVAL OF CULTURES

The sixth annual Charlottesville Festival of Cultures will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009, from 10 am to 4 pm in Lee Park, (on Market Street, next to the public library, downtown Charlottesville).

The Festival of Cultures includes cultural booths, all-day entertainment (music, dance, song, storytelling), food and artisan vendors, hands-on cultural games and crafts, and resource agency information tables. Service providers who serve Latinos are encouraged to have an information table and/or participate in other ways.

For more information visit http://avenue.org/festivalofcultures or contact: Debra Tuler at Debra.Tuler@ccs.k12.va.us or at (434) 245-2819.

MAY 11, 2009 MONTHLY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

Interested in helping Creciendo Juntos (CJ) continue its ongoing work or coordinating a new CJ initiative? Come to a monthly CJ Executive Committee Meeting to observe or commit to a specific task. The meeting for one hour begins at noon, lunch provided, at the office of Piedmont Housing Alliance, in ACAC’s downtown building. For more information visit http://www.cj-network.org/exec_cmtee.html or contact Dilcia Colindres at dilciacolindres@msn.com

MAY 14, 2009: CJ PLENARY - THE STATE OF EDUCATION FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

America's public schools enroll about 5 million English language learners (ELLs) - twice the number from just 15 years ago. Most of these students with limited English proficiency are not immigrants or recent arrivals. More than three-fourths of the ELL elementary students are native-born; more than half of secondary ELL students are native born. Nearly 8 out of 10 English language learners speak Spanish.

By the year 2010, over thirty percent of all school-age children will come from homes in which the primary language is not English.

Educators across the country are working to identify programs to help ELL students and their parents to learn English.

Representatives from Albemarle County Public Schools, including Courtney Stewart, International & ESOL Coordinator, Gloria Rockhold, Coordinator of Latino Community Relations, and Laura Brown, Family Support, will provide an overview of ELL demographics, human stories that relate both challenges and triumphs, and how the County is helping students and their families adjust and succeed in school.

Registration, Coffee & Donuts begin at 9:45 am. The Roundtable will begin promptly at 10:00 am and will be adjourned at 11:30 am to allow attendees time to network. As always, this CJ event will be held in Room A of the Albemarle County Building on 5th Street Extd. Free – Public Invited. For more information contact Gloria Rockhold at: grockhold@k12albemarle.org

References:

A March 2009 New York Times article provides a fascinating look at how the two goals of assimilation and English language learning are currently being met around the USA. Read the article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/15/us/15immig.html?_r=1&hp

ELLs and the Law: Statutes, Precedents http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2009/01/08/17law.h28.html

MAY 17, 2009: BUILDING BRIDGES BETWEEN LATINO COMMUNITY AND THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Carlos Valladares and Todd Hopwood with Albemarle County Police Department will do a presentation in Incarnation Church at 6:00 pm, about building bridges and trust between the Police Department and the Latino Community of Charlottesville. Everyone is invited! For more information contact: hopwoodt@albemarle.org

MAY 30 & 31, 2009: MEXICAN CONSULATE VISITS CHARLOTTESVILLE

On Saturday, May 30 and Sunday May 31, the Mexican Consulate will be at the Incarnation Church in Charlottesville (behind Toys R Us) to help Mexican citizens obtain Mexican passports and IDs. Mexicans must make an appointment in person at Incarnation Church on Fridays in April and May, between 5:30 and 7:00 pm.

For more information (in Spanish), call (434) 960-9561, Monday – Friday, between 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Written information in Spanish is located at: http://www.nuevasraices.com/content/templates/articulosnr.asp?articleid=5928&zoneid=6

SUMMER 2009 ADULT ESOL CLASSES

Albemarle County Adult Education offers year-round Beginning to Advanced level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) to adult learners from througout Central Virginia. Our students not only work on improving their English language skills, but they also learn about the United States, the Central Virginia community and the many services and opportunities available to them here.

Communications Skills Classes will help you improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. These classes provide you with an opportunity to practice your English in small group settings that give individualized help for your particular needs.
Pre-registration required. Tuition: $125.00 (All materials included.)

Beginning/Lower Intermediate
Communication Skills 1- June 15 - August 19, 2009 (ten weeks)
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Adult County Adult Education, 907 Henry Avenue

High Intermediate/Advanced
Communication Skills 2- June 16 - August 20, 2009 (ten weeks)
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Albemarle County Adult Education, 907 Henry Avenue

ESOL Pronunciation Skills
This advanced level class will help you improve your English pronunciation. Practice with stress, intonation, linking, inflectional endings, as well as individual sounds (both vowels and consonant.)
Pre-registration required. Tuition: $125.00 (All materials included.)
June 18 - August 30, 2009 (ten weeks), Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Albemarle County Adult Education, 907 Henry Avenue

U.S. Citizenship Preparation
Did you know that the test for U.S. Citizenship changed in 2008? This beginning/intermediate level class helps students learn about and prepare for the new test to become a U.S. Citizen and will answer questions about the Citizenship process.
Pre-registration required. Tuition: $25.00 (All materials included.)
June 16 - July 21, 2009 (six weeks), Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Albemarle County Adult Education, 907 Henry Avenue

For more information please contact Rebecca Snider at 434.296.3872 ext.2 or rsnider@k12albemarle.org

OTHER

"SUNDAY SALSA" EVERY SUNDAY SINCE 2001

This is the longest continuously running Latin dance party in Virginia! Join us at 8:00 pm for an introductory dance lesson; from 9:00 to 12:00, for the best Latin social dancing: salsa, merengue, bachata, cha cha... $5.00 entry with valid student ID; $10 for others. Club OBL (The Outback Lodge), 917 Preston Ave. http://www.cvillesalsaclub.com or (434) 979-7211

MAY CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH CLASSES

The Speak Language Center, formerly called Spain on Main, is offering the following new Spanish classes. For information on its other classes, visit www.speaklanguagecenter.com or call 245-8255 or email info@speaklanguagecenter.com

Monday-thru-Friday, 12-2pm, May 18-29
Tuition: $250 (includes $50 textbook/cd!)

Monday and Wednesday afternoons, 4-6pm, June 1 – July 1
Tuition: $250 (includes $50 textbook/cd!)