MiraCosta College Presents Film ‘Voices of Cuba
MiraCosta College is proud to present “Voices of Cuba,” the semester’s final film in the Latino Film Series. This free screening will be held on Friday, March 22, at 5:30 p.m. in Room 204 at the MiraCosta College San Elijo Campus, 3333 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff.
“Voices of Cuba” takes viewers from the rock-and-roll clubs of the Havana youth to the offices of high-ranking communist officials, and from the five star hotels to the decrepit slums. “Voices of Cuba” transports the audience to the Cuban people, who share their thoughts and feelings about their revolution, the effects of the U.S. embargo on their daily lives, and their hopes for their country in the twenty-first century.
The Film’s producer, Dr. Julian Nava, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico and the first Latino to attend Harvard University, will make a special guest appearance. Dr. Nava’s books will also be available for purchase at the event. Mira-Costa College President Dr. Francisco Rodriguez will be on hand to introduce Dr. Nava.
Doors will open at 5 p.m. The film runs approximately 54 minutes.
MiraCosta College to Host HUBU Conference
MiraCosta College invites young men of color to the 4th Annual Hermanos Unidos/Brothers United (HUBU) Conference, to be held at 8 a.m., March 22 at MiraCosta College, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. The event is free, but preregistration is required.
This year’s conference is entitled “Inspiring Change by Creating a Culture of Educational Success for African American and Latino Males.” The conference will include a keynote speaker, workshops, and panel discussions facilitated by prominent African American and Latino Role Models in the San Diego Community.
HUBU was developed to provide an opportunity for young men to discuss strategies to overcome educational and personal challenges that affect men of color in higher education. The HUBU Conference aims to motivate and inspire students through topics that address real lifeissues.
Register at www.miracosta.edu/studentservices/hubu by March 15.
Being Alive is Holding a Huge Yard Sale- Sat March 16
Being Alive San Diego will hold an enormous Yard Sale on Saturday March 16 from 8 am to 1 pm at their offices at 4070 Centre Street.
The Yard Sale proceeds go to Being Alive’s Food Bank, called Daniel’s Pantry. With over 350 clients each month, the monetary need is very high. Being Alive strives to ensure that none of their clients go hungry during the month.
Being Alive San Diego’s mission is to deliver quality and compassionate services to people affected by HIV/AIDS and to provide education to those in need. Being Alive was formed by 6 HIV + individuals in 1989 to address the need for “peer driven” support and services. Today Being Alive is the longest running AIDS service organization in San Diego, serving more that 10,000 individuals every year.
Affordable Legal Services Available Through TJSL’s Solo Practice Center
Center is Helping Citizens with Low Cost Representation
Thomas Jefferson School of Law’s new Center for Solo Practitioners is providing affordable legal services to San Diego citizens from its downtown San Diego offices at 7th Avenue and Broadway.
Since it opened last November, the center has so far helped dozens of clients with their cases –many of whom didn’t think they could afford a lawyer.
The Center is an incubator program for TJSL alumni to gain the skills and experience they need to succeed in solo practice and to provide low-cost legal representation to people who are traditionally cut off from legal services and denied access to justice because it is too expensive.
The nine lawyers in residence at the center are using their TJSL education and training to provide high-quality legal services in a variety of practice areas, including family law, consumer law, employment law, estates and trusts, small-business advising, immigration law, landlord tenant law, personal injury, real property law and criminal law.
Citizens who are interested in consulting with one of the solo practitioners can call: 619-550-4879.
Phi Theta Kappa hosts 3rd annual Car Show Fundraiser
What: Engines will be revving at this year’s Phi Theta Kappa’s 3rd annual Car Show Fund-raiser. The show is free to the public and is open to anyone who would like to register their car into the show. The club has been hosting this event every year to raise funds for various projects. This year the club is fundraising to attend a leadership conference in San Jose. Phi Theta Kappa is expecting 150 to 170 cars in the exhibition.
When: Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Car registration: $20 day of show. Free to the public
Where: Southwestern College Parking Lot B and C, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910. For more information: 619-274-7101.
Wells Fargo ayudará a los clientes que tengan dificultades con los pagos hipotecarios en un Taller Informativo sobre Cómo Conservar su Casa
Wells Fargo & Company presentará un Taller Informativo gratis sobre Cómo Conservar su Casa para clientes de Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Wells Fargo Financial y Wells Fargo Home Equity del sur de California, incluidos miembros del servicio militar y veteranos, que tengan dificultades económicas. Wells Fargo ha invitado aproximadamente a 8,000 clientes de préstamos hipotecarios al taller informativo gratis que se realizará el jueves 21 de marzo, de 9 a.m. a 7 p.m., en el San Diego Convention Center, Hall F, ubicado en 111 West Harbor Drive, en San Diego. El estacionamiento para el taller informativo en el San Diego Convention Center es gratis.
Cómo inscribirse en el Taller Informativo sobre Cómo Conservar su Casa de Wells Fargo en San Diego
Los asistentes no inscritos son bienvenidos, pero se recomienda firmemente que se inscriban para garantizar que puedan reunirse personalmente con un representante. Los clientes deben inscribirse a más tardar el martes 19 de marzo en www.wfhmevents.com/leadingthewayhome (sólo disponible en inglés) o llamar al 1-800-405-8067 para obtener más información.
Rep. Juan Vargas, Joined by Rep. Luis Gutierrez, to Host a Landmark Immigration Reform Testimonial Event
Rep. Juan Vargas (CA-51) will host a non-denominational testimonial event that will bring to light the desperate need for immigration reform. Rep. Vargas will be joined by Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL-04), Chair of the Immigration Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and longtime champion and advocate for comprehensive immigration reform. The event will be on Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at One in Christ Church located at 635 E. 7th St., National City, CA.
“It is an honor to be able to fight for our immigrant families alongside Rep. Gutierrez,” said Rep. Vargas. “My hope is that this event will clearly highlight the incredible need for immigration reform and will open the eyes and hearts of our colleagues in Congress. The personal stories we will hear will show that our broken immigration system indiscriminately rips apart families and destroys lives.”