ST. ANN KERMES FESTIVAL/CANIVAL

Dates for events as follows- June 4,2010 1:00p.m. starts Carnival only that Friday is (Carnival)
June 5,2010 Food & Liquor starts 2:00p.m.- 9:30p.m. (Carnival all day)
June 6,2010 Food & Liquor starts 8:00a.m.- 7:00p.m. (Carnival all day)
Festival & Carnival closed (ends) 10:00p.m. 6-6-10

More information will update later this week!

Papi's new spot coming soon "Food with Attitude, then Some'

Hi Papi,
How are you doing? Wondering how big the space is??????

IT'S HUGE!!!!!!!! The upstairs room is 39'x19' plus the kitchen is 15'x13' and there is a full bathroom and the decorative fireplace. High ceilings and the wall of windows. The stairs are 63" x 20' long. The first floor is 133' long and 25'wide. The front window is 11' wide and sidewalk to ceiling high. His lot is a little longer than a standard city lot and the back street is an actual street not and alley. Sorry Papi but all the dimensions could be just a little on the +/- side. It is a beautiful space!!!!!! Please let me know when you receive this email.

Thank You,

Cathy

Take a stand!

Apr. 26-May 1: Melissa Etheridge Criticizes ‘Miss California’ Same-Sex Marriage Ban
Posted Sat May 1, 2010 1:34am PDT by Billy Johnson, Jr. in That's Really Week
Melissa Etheridge has been performing her song "Miss California" in live shows, but the record that attacks the state's controversial measure Proposition 8 is now available for purchase as a track on Etheridge's new album, Fearless Love.
Etheridge condemns the measure for only recognizing marriage between a man and a woman. The singer recently ended a 9 year same-sex relationship with Tammy Etheridge.
Etheridge opens her rock-driven, angst-fueled song with the lyric, "Miss California what did I do wrong?" She complains, "You try to shove me in your closet" and argues "I can be who I am." She adds, "Your propositions make me feel so cold."
Etheridge told Rolling Stone that she was shocked by the state's ban on gay marriage. "I thought California was so forward-thinking," she told the magazine. "Proposition 8 was a reality call."
In an interview with website WatermarkOnline, Etheridge said she wanted the song to be confrontational. "I tried to be just short of knocking you over the head with it," she said.
Etheridge wasn't the only musician making political statements this week. Both Shakira and Ricky Martin spoke out against the controversial anti-immigration measure Arizona Senate Bill 1070.
The bill deems it a misdemeanor crime for an undocumented alien to be in Arizona and is believed to encourage racial profiling. Shakira traveled to Phoenix Thursday to convey her concerns with the measure with the city's police chief and mayor.
"I heard about it on the news and I thought, ‘Wow,'" Shakira told The Associated Press. "It is unjust and it's inhuman, and it violates the civil and human rights of the Latino community."
Thursday night, Martin addressed the law during his appearance at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. Martin said, "Put a stop to discrimination. Put a stop to hate. Put a stop to racism."
American Idol favorite Crystal Bowersox may not have any political gripes this week, but she has every right to be upset with an opportunistic dentist, who offered her free dental work, and sent out a press release championing the questionable good deed.
THIS WEEK'S TOP 5 MUSIC STORIES
1) Survivor - Bret Michaels expected to make a full recovery.
2) What's Going On? - Shakira and Ricky Martin challenge Arizona immigration law.
3) S.O.S. - Justin Bieber concert canceled; 8 fans hospitalized.
4) Free Your Mind - M.I.A. releases controversial video.
5) Say Ah - American Idol Crystal Bowersox solicited by dentist.
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Lets dance and cook today in the kitchen1

Estimado IAMS familias, personal y comunidad;
La siguiente acción se llevara acabo en conjunto con varias Escuelas Publicas de Chicago.

Agradecemos su apoyo en comunicarse con sus legisladores y pedirles los fondos necesarios para nuestras escuelas publicas. Si aun no a mandado cartas a sus legisladores, por favor visite Noto37.org. Esta es una manera rápida y fácil (solamente le tomara 60 segundos) de enviar cartas. Comparta esta información con su familia, amistades, y vecinos.

Estamos pidiendo que se vuelva a comunicar con el Gobernador Pat Quinn. Por favor pídale que no permita que la Asamblea General del estado de Illinois aplace la discusión de aprobar un presupuesto responsable y solución para la crisis financiera de las escuelas publicas. La Asamblea esta por terminar su sesión el viernes 7 de mayo del 2010. Necesitamos cada voz unida en esta causa durante esta semana.

Para comunicarse con el Gobernador Pat Quinn:
1. Presione aquí - http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm
2. Copie la carta que se encuentra debajo en la caja que dice “Briefly describe the matter…,” o escriba su propio mensaje.

Le escribo para pedirle que mantenga la Asamblea General en sesión asta que el presupuesto de el estado este resuelto de tal manera que mantenga los niveles de fondos adecuados para la educación, sin que afecte los fondos de otros servicios de igual importancia como el cuidado de salud y otros.

Su reputación como oficial publico a mostrado que usted entiende la necesidad de proveer fondos apropiados para las escuelas publicas. No existe otra prioridad en nuestro estado de Illinois en este momento que no sea que usted verifique que esta crisis se resuelva. Los ciudadanos de Illinois cuentan con su liderazgo. Por favor no permita que la Asamblea General se vaya a casa hasta que terminen su trabajo.

3. Para que esta acción sea mas eficaz, llame a la oficina del Gobernador al (217) 782-0244 y/o (312) 814-2121 y diga este mismo mensaje. Si prefiere escribir y enviar su carta, aquí esta la información:
Springfield
Office of the Governor
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244
TTY: 888-261-3336

Chicago
Office of the Governor 

James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, 16-100 

Chicago, IL 60601 

Phone: 312-814-2121

4. Asista a una REUNION el MIERCOLES 28 DE ABRIL a las 4:00 PM en el THOMPSON CENTER (Edificio de las oficinas del estado) en 100 West Randolph Street (Esquina de la Randolph y Clark)

Gracias por unirse en varias acciones esta semana.


We thank everyone who has written state legislators asking for appropriate and sustained state funding of public education. If you have not yet written, please do so now using Noto37.org. This web site makes it easy and quick (as little as 60 seconds). And spread the word to family, friends, and neighbors.

Now we are asking you to take one more important step: write to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to ask that he not allow the General Assembly of the State of Illinois to adjourn before they enact a responsible and sustained solution to the public education funding crisis. The Assembly is scheduled to adjourn on May7th, just two weeks away. We need every voice to join in this cause this week.

To contact Governor Pat Quinn:
1. Click on this link (http://www.illinois.gov/gov/contactthegovernor.cfm).
2. Copy the letter below into the box that says “Briefly describe the matter…,” or write your own message.

I am writing to ask that you keep the General Assembly in session until the state’s budget crisis has been resolved in such a manner as to at least maintain level state funding for public education without shifting funds to the detriment of other, important state programs, such as health and human services.

Your record as a public servant has shown that you understand the need for appropriate and sustained funding for public education. There is no greater priority in the State of Illinois at this time than for you to ensure that this crisis is resolved. The people of Illinois are counting on you to be a strong leader. Please do not let the General Assembly go home until they have done their job.

3. For greatest effectiveness, follow up with a phone call to (217) 782-0244, stating the same message.
If you prefer to write by regular mail, the contact information is as follows:
Springfield
Office of the Governor
207 State House
Springfield, IL 62706
Phone: 217-782-0244
TTY: 888-261-3336

Chicago
Office of the Governor 

James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph, 16-100 

Chicago, IL 60601 

Phone: 312-814-2121

4. Attend a RALLY on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 at 4:00 PM at the THOMPSON CENTER (STATE OFFICE BUILDING) at 100 West Randolph Street (Corner of Randolph and Clark)

Thank you for taking action this week.

Join "Raise Your Hand" on Facebook
Únase "Levanta la mano" en Facebook

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Gracias,
Silvia Manriquez (IAMS madre - preescolar)
smanriquez@cps.edu
Ana Camino (Inter-American madre - kinder)
quattro017@aol.com
Cliff Meece
Clifford.meece@me.com (Inter-American padre - preescolar)




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Small Buniess and Chicago

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City Launches Initiatives That Support Small And Hispanic Businesses And Provide Greater Access To Resources
Efrat Stein 312-744-5365
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Today, the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) announced three initiatives that support small and Hispanic owned businesses and provide greater access to resources.
The initiatives include the Chicago launch of an innovative, bilingual web portal, the National Hispanic Business Information Clearinghouse, (Hispanic BIC) and is sponsored by The U.S. Department of Labor, Western Union and other private and public sector organizations.
The Hispanic BIC is a free online business resource, available in both English and Spanish that supports the start-up and growth of small and Hispanic-owned businesses. A new kiosk, located inside the BACP Business Assistance Center, gives entrepreneurs access to timely and localized business resources such as agencies and programs that support small businesses, local financial resources and demographic data. The site is also available at www.hispanicbic.org .
“By leveraging partnerships with non-profit agencies and the private sector, we can strengthen our business communities to help them grow and prosper,” said Commissioner of the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection, Norma I. Reyes. “By joining forces we can reach more people. On behalf of the City of Chicago, I thank Western Union and its partners for this helpful resource.”
“Entrepreneurship is a minority vocation, as evidenced by the thousands of American-born and immigrant visionaries who have turned their dreams into viable businesses,” said Fred Niehaus, senior vice president of global public affairs for Western Union. “Western Union launched the BIC concept to provide critical resources to these traditionally underserved populations, because we know their success lays the foundation for economic prosperity in communities nationwide.”
“Hispanics have a strong entrepreneurial drive, but they’ve never had a specialized resource that addressed their particular needs and concerns,” added Sal Gomez, founder and chair of the Hispanic BIC. “The Internet has opened a whole new universe of opportunity, but scouring thousands of Web sites for help can be overwhelming. That’s why we’ve consolidated the most essential information found online into one easy-to-use, bilingual portal that empowers Latino entrepreneurs with information, confidence and a sense of community.”
In addition, BACP will launch a series of free workshops for entrepreneurs that will be taught in Spanish and offered throughout the year. The workshops will cover essential business basics such as starting a business, access to financing, and marketing.
"Today is a very exciting day for Chicago’s Hispanic Business community. The City’s vision to partner with agencies that provide free business resources to entrepreneurs is not only smart, it is necessary during this tough economy,” said Xavier Nogueras, President of the Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce. “Businesses today are hurting and need all the help they can get. These free resources offer the types of support our businesses need.”
To provide small businesses with greater access to resources, today the department officially launched the Small Business Solution Station, a free one-on-one business counseling program for entrepreneurs.
The Solution Station is made possible through a partnership between the City and non-profit agencies that assist small businesses: SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business), ACCION Chicago and The Community Economic Development Law Project.
The program provides small businesses with direct access to business planning assistance, free legal services, and business loans.
The Small Business Solution Station serves as an added resource to entrepreneurs visiting the Business Assistance Center, and is open from 9:30am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday in City Hall, room 800.
“ACCION Chicago is grateful for the partnership it has formed with the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Through this partnership ACCION has gained additional visibility for its services and has been able to provide financing advice and support to businesses. We are excited about the future potential of this relationship, especially in light of the significant credit needs of small businesses," said Jonathan Brereton, Chief Executive & Lending Officer of ACCION Chicago.
BACP currently holds free weekly business classes, and seminars throughout the City, assisting thousands of entrepreneurs seeking assistance with starting and running a business and connecting them with important business resources. For more information on all the mentioned programs visit www.cityofchicago.org/bacp or call 312-74-GOBIZ.

Update

Estimado IAMS familias, personal y comunidad;
ELECCION

Felicidades a todos los candidatos del CEL. Todos ganamos cuando tenemos a tantos padres y miembros de la comunidad activamente envueltos en la educación de sus hijos.

Congratulations to all the LSC candidates. When so many parents and community members are actively involved in their children's education, everybody wins!

Los padres y miembros de la comunidad electos para ser parte del CEL 2010-2012 son / The parent and community members for the 2010-2012 are:

Luis Vera (parent/padre)
Ana Camino (parent/padre)
Karen Barbour (parent/padre)
Jose Torres (parent/padre)
Clifford Meece (parent/padre)
Marisol Morales (parent/padre)
Margaret Aguilar (comunidad/community)
Hugo Escobar (comunidad/community)

Recuerden que hay muchas otras maneras de involucrarse en la educación de sus hijos/as hay mucho trabajo duro que hacer. Por favor, asistir a la reunión especial del CEL en el miércoles, 28 de abril, a las 6pm en el biblioteca. La agenda incluirá SIPAAA y presupuesto.

Remember, there's lots of ways to be involved in your child's education and there's a lot of hard work to do. Please come to the special LSC meeting on Wednesday, April 28 at 6pm in the cafeteria. The agenda will include SIPAAA and budget.

FIESTA CULTURAL
Todos son bienvenidos a la Fiesta Cultural - ESTE Sábado, 24 de Abríl 4:00 p.m. a 8:30 p.m. Estacionamiento sera disponible en el lote nuevo en la calle Addison y en el lote de la iglesia en la esquina de los calles Rita y Addison, y el lote de los Cubs en 1126 W. Grace.

Everyone is welcome at Fiesta Cultural - THIS Saturday, April 24 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. Parking for the event is at the new lot on Addison. Additional parking is available at the church parking lot at Addison and Rita, Murphy's parking lot at Waveland and Wilton just east of the El, and the Cubs parking lot at 1126 W. Grace
Gracias,
Jill Wohl
Secretaria de CEL / LSC secretary

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Join US DOT Secretary Ray LaHood & Congressman Bobby L. Rush


PANEL: Federal, State, and Local Officials

EXHIBITS: Meet One on One with Federal and State Agencies for contracting opportunities

WORKSHOPS: Access to Capital
How to Contract with the Government

On Thursday, April 22nd, at 11:00 AM CST, The Department of Transportation presents the Chicago Small Business Day.

The purpose of this event is to connect small businesses with federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities, while educating small business owners on the resources available to help their business grow. In addition to the informational fair exhibits, DOT-OSDBU will present workshops on Access to Capital and How to Contract with the Government.

Online Registration: www.osdbu.dot.gov/conferences/

Please provide your name, business contact info, and notification as to whether you plan to attend one or both workshops. For questions or registration assistance contact Erin Hawkes at (202) 366-0841.

Presented by
The Department of Transportation
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization

Co-Sponsors
The Small Business Administration
The Minority Business Development Agency
Great Lakes Region Small Business Transportation Resource Center

Agencies Invited to Participate:

U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. Navy Great Lakes
U.S. Veterans Administration
United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
U.S. Small Business Administration
Chicago Transit Authority
Metra
Illinois Capital Development Board
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development
Chicago Airports
Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Chicago Minority Supplier
Development Council, Inc. (CMSDC)
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
Hispanic American Construction
Industry Association
CREATE Program