COHO June meeting at Argentine Community Center

¡Hola! The June meeting of the Coalition of Hispanic Organizations will take place on Friday, June 1st at the Argentine Community Center, 2810 Metropolitan Avenue, Kansas City, KS at 8am.

The agenda can be acessed by clicking here To review the May general meeting minutes, haz una click aqui

Presenters tomorrow morning will include Emily Haverkamp, Attorney at The Mdivani Law Firm. Emily will update us on the legislation introduced in Washington, D.C. and how that impacts us in KC. She will be joined by KS Representative Louis Ruiz and MO Representative Michael Talboy who will discuss actions taken and introduced in their respective State Legislatures and how we can prepare for the upcoming sessions.

¡Hasta luego! - Rita

UMKC Town Hall meeting June 4

Town Hall Meeting with US Under Secretary of Education

Sara Martinez Tucker

Monday, June 4

6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

UMKC Campus – Pierson Auditorium

(Located in University Center 5100 Rockhill Road )

Please mark your calendar to attend a town hall meeting with US Under Secretary of Education, Sara Martinez Tucker Monday, June 4, 2007 on the University of Missouri – Kansas City ’s campus in Pierson Auditorium.

As under secretary, Tucker is responsible for helping to implement the work of U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings’ Commission on the Future of Higher Education. Tucker coordinates policies, programs and activities related to vocational and adult education, postsecondary education, college aid and the President’s financial reforms for the Pell Grant program.

Previously, Tucker served as President and CEO of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, generating funds for $195 million in scholarships to more than 78,000 students and leading the launch of community outreach programs to raise college expectations in Latino families and communities.

Cinco de Mayo activities

From the Hispanic Chamber:
Looking to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo this Weekend!!

Take a Look at Our Cinco de Mayo Calender of Events!

May 4 HARRAH'S CASINO

presents Salsa Night

Performing live Son Venezuela also with DJ Pana & DJ Alberto

Tickets will be $5

Doors open at 8:00 p .m.

Free salsas lessons provided by ineedsalsa.com

Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster or at the Toby Keith Merchandise Counter At Harrah’s.

For more information call 816-889-7320

May 4 & 5 THE GUADALUPE CENTER

presents their Cinco De Mayo Festival

1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Kansas City, MO

Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m .

Performances by Picante, Las Estrellas, and Grupo Atotonilco

Enjoy the art gallery, the childrens rides, crafts, food and drinks

Admission to Friday’s Concert is $3, children 12 and under are free. Art Gallery is free , and also Saturday's community fiesta is free.

For more information call 816-421-1015

May 4 & 5 CASA GRANDE

will have DJ Jose performing

Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday from 5:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Specials on margaritas and sangria

May 4, 5 & 6 AZTECA DE GREATER KANSAS CITY

presents their 16^th Annual Latin American Cinco De Mayo Celebration 2007

Rosedale Park

Admission $1 donation.

Friday, May 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday Night Boxing

Saturday, May 5 Childrens Parade at 10:00 a.m.

Fiesta begins at noon with DJ Jalapeno, Rose Marie Fiesta Mexicana Folkloric dancers, Mariachi Aguilar Con Charlie Aguilar,

Los Bailadores folkloric dancing, Bandolero Band, Rosa Lopez, Casa De Fitness and Special Guest Lisa Mar.

Sunday, May 6 DJ Musico X, Rose Marie Fiesta Mexicana Folkloric dancers, Las Estrellas and Tropical Azul.

May 5 RUDY’S TENAMPA TAQUERIA

will have a tent outside their restaurant,

16111 Westport Road, Kansas City, MO

Daily specials with performances with DJ Music and Performing live the Manana Band at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment starts at 4:00.

For more information call 816-931-9700

May 6 OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE

will have a Mariachi Mass Celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine

907 Avenida Cesar Chavez, K ansas City, MO

For more information call 816-421-1015

May 11, 12 & 13 the HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

presents their 8th Annual FIESTA IN THE HEARTLAND

May 11, 12 & 13 The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City presents their 8th Annual Fiesta in the Heartland at Crown Center Plaza Kansas City, MO 64108

Free Admission

Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Friday's entertainment will include Tropical Azul, Miguel De Leon y El Mambo Orchestra, and Banda Pachuco

Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday's entertainment will include Los Bailadores, La Sombra de la Sierra, a Jalepeño Eating Contest, Rosemary's Dance Group,

Zumba performance, The Manana Band, a Grito Contest, Big Daddy Tejano, and Emilio Navaira y Grupo Río

Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Sunday's entertainment will include Grupo Atotonilco, Mariachis Los Caporales from San Antonio, Rumbo a la Fama Talent Contest, and Mafia Norteña