Calendar of Events 2010 (Archives)

11/11

Reconocimiento Awards 2010 Luncheon

Thursday November 11, 2010
11:45am - 1:30pm
Hyatt Regency Rochester
125 East Main Street
Rochester, NY 14604

Click here and visit the event page for more information.

Download the flyer (PDF)

Cafe Con Leche Plus... Healthy Care at Home

There are many who are caring for a loved one at home. We know it is very common within Hispanic families. Maybe you or someone you know is taking care of aging parents, or a family member who is recovering after an accident, or someone who is suffering from a medical condition...

Date: November 17th, 2010
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Los Flamboyanes, Meeting Room. Clinton Avenue.
Cost: Free (LU Members) $10 (Non-Members)

Visit the Cafe Con Leche Plus... Healthy Care at Home for more information and directions

15 Free Business Tools Online Every Entrepreneur Should Know

This presentation from the Rochester Hispanic Business Association will review tools available online for free (or very inexpensive) for small businesses and start-ups.

Tools reviewed include online surveys, newsletters, online storage, budget planning, project management, office productivity and remote collaboration, among others.

Presented by Kelly Mullaney.

Date: November 23th, 2010
Time: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Rochester Business Alliance, 150 State Street, Room 300. Rochester, NY 14614

For more information and RSVP please visit: http://www.rochesterhba.com/calendar/

Hispanic/Latino Heritage Family at the MAG

Family art activities, music and dance performances, storytelling, family tours, and cultural displays from more than 20 countries. Free admission.

Date: Day October 3, 2010
Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Location: Memorial Art Gallery

Visit the Memorial Art Gallery website for more information

10/14

Ibero-American Action League Annual Luncheon

During their 42nd Annual Luncheon and Recognition Awards, in celebration of the Hispanic Heritage Month, Ibero-American Action League will be presenting a study they conducted in collaboration with the University of Rochester "School Experiences of the Latino/a Student".

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2010
Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel

For tickets and more details call 585-256-8900

9/30

RHBA Hispanic Business Person of the Year Luncheon and Expo

The Rochester Hispanic Business Association (RHBA) Annual Luncheon and Expo will honor the Hispanic Business Person of the Year 2010: Carlos Carballada, Commissioner of Neighborhood & Business Development, City of Rochester. With Keynote Speaker Emeterio M. Otero, Ph.D., Executive Dean - Damon City Campus, Monroe Community College.

Date: September 30, 2010
Time: Expo: 10:30 a.m. - Noon and 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Luncheon: Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Rochester Riverside Convention Center

For more information: Michelle Hefferon at RHBA@RochesterBusinessAlliance.com or call 585.256.4614.

Puerto Rican Festival 2010

Join us for the 41st Annual Puerto Rican Festival. Three days of live salsa, comida criolla, cultural events, celebrity guests, and much more.

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
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Frontier Field VIP Parking Lot - Rochester, NY
Cost: 3 Day Passes: $20.00 - Regular Admission: $9.00 each day - Seniors and Children: $5.00 - Children 5 and under are free.

For more information, visit the festival website: www.prfestival.com

Puerto Rican Parade

Join Latinas Unidas for the Puerto Rican Parade!

Date: July 31st, 2010
Time: Meeting at 9:00 am - Proclamation at 10:00 am - Procession at 12n
Start: Liberty Pole, Downtown Rochester

More details here.

7/31

Puerto Rican Festival 2010: 5K Race & Fitness Walk

Come out and support our efforts by participating in the 5K race and fitness walk.

This race benefits the Latino Rotary Club efforts to improve literacy in the Rochester community. The ability to read is the key skill for personal, career, and business success.

Our race course is certified to be accurate by the USATF #NY10115KL.

Date: Saturday, July 31, 2010
Start time: 9:00 am
Start Location: Frontier Field
Registration: $12 fee day of race - $10 fee for early registration

Register in Person: Burgos Income Tax 1816 N Clinton Ave, Rochester NY 14621
Register Online: www.prfestival.com

Need more information? Contact:
Al Burgos at 585-266-2680 or email al@burgostax.com.
Tito Antonetty at 585-752-7342.

6/12

15th Annual Gala and Hispanic Scholarship Recognition Awards

Ibero-American Action League is celebrating the 15th Annual Gala and Hispanic Scholarship Recognition Awards.

Join us for an elegant evening and help us celebrate the accomplishments of our Hispanic Scholars.

Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Rochester, NY
Cost: $150 per person -

For more information, please call Ibero-American Action League at (585) 256-8900.

Hispanic Community Center Fundraising Dinner

The Hispanic Community Center is dedicated to providing activities, services, and referrals that promote education, empowerment, and inclusiveness among families within the Latino community.

Date: Thursday, June 24, 2010
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Rochester, NY
Cost: $50 per person - $450 per table of 10

Guest of Honor: Senator Joseph E. Robach

More information on RSVP or sponsorships: info@hispaniccommunitycenter.org or visit the website.

5/4

Latino HCR Career Exploration Night

Come explore healthcare careers at Home Care of Rochester. Enjoy good food and conversation with RNs, LPNs and Therapists!

Date: Tuesday May 4th, 2010
Time: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Salena’s Mexican Restaurant at Village Gate
302 North Goodman Street - Rochester, NY
Cost: Free

Unable to attend? 
Please apply on-line at www.homecarerochester.com
In person at 85 Metro Park, Rochester, NY
Or call us at (585) 272-1930

5/27

Cafe con Leche Plus... Executive Presence: Projecting Your Most Powerful Self

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.

Personal branding and business etiquette expert Jonna L. Martin, will conduct a session with valuable tips that include:

Polished professional appearance
Enhanced online image and social networking presence
Business Dining Finesse
Authentic Networking
What you say and how you say it

This is a Cafe Con Leche you don't want to miss!

Date: Thursday May 27th, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: DaVinci Creativity Center
Cost: Free (LU Members) $10 (Non-Members)

Visit the Cafe Con Leche Plus... Executive Presence page for more information and directions.

4/10

6th Annual Noche De Fuego Benefit Banquet

Sigma Lambda Upsilon/Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority will have their annual benefit banquet on Saturday April 10th.

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
Location: CIMS at RIT
Time: 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Ticket: $15 per person.

For ticket information, please email psichapter.roc@gmail.com.

Visit the event's Facebook page here.

4/10

Borinquen Dance Theater Concert and Fundraiser

With the theme "Dancing Toward Your Dreams" Borinquen Dance Theater is celebrating their annual concert and fundraiser event.

Also featuring: Los Arpegios, Pedro Nuñez & Group, Bharata School of Indian Classical Dance & Music.

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Location: Hochstein Performance Hall
Time: 7:00 Reception 7:30 – 9:30 Dance & Music Concert
Cost: $25 adult, $10 for children 17 and younger

For more information, contact Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez at 585-787-0087 or email Borinquendance2010@gmail.com.

Download the event's flyer (PDF).

Visit the event's Facebook page here.

4/10

Latino Rotary Club First Anniversary Dinner

Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Location: Saint Michael's Hall
Time: 6:00 Cocktail & Networking - 7:00 Dinner
Cost: $25 per person

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

Please join us for a session to celebrate as we start a new tradition, give thanks and acknowledge our volunteers.

Date: Tuesday April 13th, 2010
Location: Sam's Club
700 Elm Ridge Center Drive, Greece NY
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Cost: Free

Refreshments will be provided.

Sponsored by Sam's Club

Download a $10 gift certificate towards a new membership with Sams Club:
In English or in Spanish

Click here for an online map and directions.

4/15

GRC-NAWBO Spring Fashion Fundraising Event

Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (GRC-NAWBO) will host their Bi-annual Spring Fashion Show Gala in support of Bridges for Brain Injury, Inc. (BBI) on April 15th. BBI is a non-profit organization located in Canandaigua, New York, providing much needed services for individuals of all ages with acquired and traumatic brain injuries - helping individuals bridge the gap between surviving and living lives of independence with dignity and hope.

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, while making new connections and catching up with familiar faces, while supporting a good cause.

Among the models in the cat walk will be Latinas Unidas Board member Jackie Ruffolo (JR Language) and Ana Fermin (Salvation Army).

Date: April 15th, 2010
Location: Eisenhart Auditorium, Rochester Museum & Science Center
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Cost: $25 Nawbo members - $35 Non-members

Click here to register online.

4/23

Workshop: “Power of Commitment: To Your Work, Your Family, Your Self”

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).

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.

• Your Work Session: “Leadership with Heart” by Edie Pereira Hulbert, Master Certified Coach, E.R.E. Professional Coaching, Inc.
• Your Family Session: “Midlife Relationships” by Cindy Steltz, LifeSpan
• Your Self Session: “The Art of Feng Shui in Your Life” by Louisa Ong-Lee, Feng Shui 8

Date: April 23rd, 2010
Location: Burgundy Basin Inn - 1361 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY
Time: 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: $45 IAAP Members or student- $50 Non-members

For more details click here to download the event flyler and registration form (PDF)

4/29

Featured Event
Cafe con Leche Plus... Zumba

So what is Zumba and why is everyone so crazy about and addicted to it?

Join us in a guaranteed fun-filled fitness session with Liliana Crane (certified Zumba instructor) of Ibero-American Action League, as she shares with us tips to stay healthy along with a few moves during a Zumba session that will get your energy and mood up.

Note: Bring a small towel and wear comfortable clothing to fully participate in the fitness session.

Date: Thursday April 29, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Ibero-American Action League
Cost: Free (LU Members) $10 (Non-Members)

Visit the Cafe Con Leche Zumba page for more information.

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
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $5 RHBA members - $10 non-members
Location: Casa Hispana at Nazareth College
4245 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618

RSVP: Michelle Hefferon at RHBA@RochesterBusinessAlliance.com or call 585-256-4614.

More details at the RHBA Online Calendar

3/7

Rochester International Women's Day celebration

Come play in the world of international cuisine, music and dance. Enjoy an around the world exhibit of women's international hats by Hat Horizons.

The celebration will include:

• International cuisine and dance
• International hats on display
• Henna hands
• Make your own hats
• American Indian hair designs
• Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010
  Time:1:00 - 3:30 pm
  Cost: Free ($3 suggested donation)
  Location: Good Luck Restaurant, 50 Anderson Street

For more information, please visit www.riwd.org

3/19

East High School Iron Chef Competition

All proceeds to benefit the East High School’s Culinary Arts Program.

Date: March 19, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Location: East High School
1801 E. Main Street Rochester, N.Y. 14609
(Ohio Street Entrance)
Cost: $25 Individuals - $200 Table of 8

Ticket Information: Call East High School
288-3130x4515

View Daisy Martinez schedule during her visit.

3/20

¡Soy Unica Soy Latina! Rally

Latinas Unidas will be hosting on March 20 its annual Soy Unica Soy Latina Rally for girls at the University of Rochester.

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
Time: 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Location: University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627

More information and updates will be posted in the 2010 SUSL Rally Web page...

3/20

Meet Daisy Martinez - Book Signing

A book signing event with Daisy Martinez for her new book "Morning, Noon and Night—Bringing Your Family Together With Everyday Latin Dishes".

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
Time: 2pm to 4pm
Cost: Free
Location: Mt. Read Wegmans

Check event page at Wegmans for more details...

3/21

Daisy at the The New York Wine & Culinary Center

Daisy Martinez will have a cooking session at the New York Wine & Culinary Center, witin their Celebrity Chefs & Cookbook Authors Culinary Classes Series.

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
Time: 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Location: The New York Wine & Culinary Center - Canandaigua, NY

3/25

Cafe con Leche Plus... Entrepreneurship

What does it mean to be an Entrepreneur? Leadership + Execution

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
Location: DaVinci Creativity Center
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Cost: Free (LU Members) $10 (Non-Members)

Click here to read more details...

3/28

The Quilting Project - Silent Auction

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. 

Enjoy coffee, tea, luscious desserts from Rochester's premier bakeries. Door prizes from local merchants including massages, LPGA tickets, Blackfriars tickets & more.

This year Norma Holland of 13WHAM News will be the emcee for the Fourth Annual Quilting Project.

Date: Sunday, March 28, 2010
Location: Carestream Health Cafe
150 Verona Street, Adjacent to Frontier Field
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Cost: $15 pre-sale - $20 at the door

Tickets available at Parkleigh, Equal = Grounds or call 585-244-7175

2/25

Cafe con Leche Plus... Homebuyer Resources
Cancelled due to weather conditions

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.

Presented by Mildred D. Vazquez, Real Estate Associate with RE/MAX Realty Group.

Date: Thursday February 25, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: DaVinci Creativity Center
Cost: Free (LU Members) $10 (Non-Members)

Click here for more information.

1/4

Zumba Fitness Classes at Dance Encounters

Join 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
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Location: Dance Encounters - 1115 E. Main St. Rochester, NY
Cost:$8 per class or $70 for a 10 week session

Want more information? Join the discussion board in the LU Facebook page or email Diana at dchapoy@gmail.com

1/8

Executive Jibaritos
Three Kings - Happy Hour

Networking and fun for Latino professionals

Date: Friday January 8, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Tapas 177 - 177 St. Paul St. - Rochester
Cost: Free

1/28

Cafe con Leche Plus... Personal Branding

Presented by Luis A. Martinez, from Gran Altura

Date: Thursday January 28, 2010
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: DaVinci Creativity Center
Cost: Free (LU Members) $10 (Non-Members)

Click here for more information