Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Explosión Cubana: Una Noche Tropical, a Holiday Extravaganza!
A new holiday tradition. Come and rejoice renewed relations between Cuba and the US! In the spirit of Havana’s celebrated Tropicana nightclub, CubaCaribe and Dance Mission Theater present a sizzling evening of Cuban cabaret featuring Alayo Dance Company and guests, complete with dinner and a show.
With artistic direction by Ramon Ramos Alayo and a live ten-piece Cuban orquestra directed by Patricio Angulo, this dance extravaganza takes its audience on a journey celebrating the evolution of Cuban dance and music from Folkloric to Popular to Modern (and everything in between).
At the Mission Theater Dance, at 3316 24th St, San Francisco, Nov. 20 – Dec. 5. Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m. (seating at 7:15 p.m.), Sunday 6:30 p.m. (seating at 6:15 p.m.
Oakland Public Library offers résumé help and other veterans assistance programs
Oakland, CA – With Veterans’ Day fast approaching, the Oakland Public Library is pleased to announce several programs offered to help veterans. On Friday, November 20, from 2 to 3:30 pm, volunteers from the Veterans Resource Center and a representative from Swords to Ploughshares will be available for a Veterans’ Resume Workshop at the Main Library, 125 14th Street. This reflects an ongoing effort at the Library to address veterans’ issues.
In 2014, the Oakland Public Library won funding and support to participate in California Humanities’ group reading and discussion program on the theme of the veteran experience. In 2015, the library won additional funding to open a Veterans Resource Center, staffed by trained volunteers.
The Veterans Resource Center at OPL helps veterans and/or their families learn about the benefits for education, health, employment, housing, and more. It is staffed by trained volunteers on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm, and Sundays from 1 to 3 pm; at other times, reference librarians are also trained to assist veterans.
Culinary student graduation & recognition & toy drive
The Mexican Museum and the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco hosts the graduation celebration and recognition for students in local nonprofit program. It is combined with a Toy Drive to benefit the children of the Mission Neighborhood Health Center.
The Center for the Economic Independence of Women and Youth will be holding its student graduation on December 5th. Come celebrate, recognize, see and taste the edible art of artistic gelatins, cakes, and other delicious items made by graduating pastry program students. The graduates are also being recognized by the Hispanic Chambers of Commerce of San Francisco and assemblyman David Chiu. The graduates are starting their own business and are all survivors of domestic violence.
Other supporting organizations are Unidad Nicaragüense de Amistad (UNA), Operation Helping People (OHP), Two Countries One Heart-Dos Países Un Corazón, (TCOH), and several others.
Find out more about this innovative nonprofit program serving the Bay Area and beyond.
The Mexican Museum of San Francisco, 2 Marina Street @ Fort Mason, San Francisco, Dec. 5, from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
