Compiled by Oliver Adriance
Singer and author Sergio Tapia is celebrating the release of his new CD, El Acompañante.: (PHOTO BY MARVIN RAMIREZ)
The 30th Street Senior Center will host Autumn Magic, a night of dining, dancing, entertainment and a silent auction this Saturday, October 30, at Patio Espanol in San Francisco. This faststepping fundraiser begins with a reception an d silent auction at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Ron Obregon will be leading the crowd in Latin dance favorites until 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $ 80.00 per person. Patio Espanol is located at 2850 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Aimee Eng at 415-292-8732 or email aeng@onlok.org, or visit www.30thstseniorcenter.org.
Public arguments in on Arizona Senate Bill 1070
The 9th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals Will Hear Oral Arguments in USA v. State of Arizona about the legality of SB 1070 in San Francisco on November 1st, 2010, beginning at 9 a.m. in Courtroom One on the third floor of the James R. Browning U.S. Courthouse, 95 7th St., San Francisco.
The case involves the constitutionality of Arizona Senate Bill 1070, which requires state law enforcement officers to check a person’s immigration status under certain circumstances, and authorizes warrantless arrests.
Mark Silverman, Director of Immigration Policy of the Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and perhaps others will be available for interviews about the oral argument on the afternoon of November 1st: Contact Information: 305 8217; mark@ilrc.org.
John Santos’ Birthday Party at Yoshi’s
Five-time Grammy nominated percussionist John Santos will celebrate his 55 birthday, at Yoshi’s, by performing with his band, the John Santos Sextet. John has performed with many legends, such as Tito Puente, Carlos Santana, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach, to name only a few, and is widely-respected as a writer, teacher, and performer of Afro-Latin music. The music starts at 8:30 p.m., but don’t miss the roast, toast and celebration at 8 p.m. On Nov. 1, at Yoshi’s, 330 Fillmore St., SF.
November Events at La Peña Cultural Center
Café Rumba, a bimonthly event featuring Cuban rumba music and dance, will take place on Sunday, Nov. 7, and Sunday, Nov. 21st. It is free, so you have no excuse for not attending, and starts at 3:30 p.m. On Sunday, November 14th, the 11th annual Hecho en Califas festival will be held.
The poetry of Liza Garza, the hip hop of TruBloo, and the folk music of Pachulli will all be featured. Tickets are $10 in advance, or $12 at the door. The show begins at 8 p.m.. La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley.
Chabot College to Offer Hybrid Auto Tech Course and Free Preview Seminars
Chabot College will offer an eight-week Hybrid Vehicle Operation and Servicing course during the spring 2011 semester. Two free preview training seminars showcasing learning opportunities and featuring an introduction to hybrid vehicles, discussions, and hands on experience, will be offered on Nov. 13 and Dec. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Chabot College.
To register for a seminar, please contact Kelly Karlstein, (310) 801-7818, www.perfectskysupport@mac.com.
Free lessons for Latinos on internet use
The certificate-granting program will focus on providing Latino households in low-income communities with the basic building blocks necessary to access the internet, use e-mail and social media, and utilize the internet’s resources to help families get connected.
For more information contact Marie-Louise Clark, 415-608-2209 or 510-535-7170.
Dimensión Costeña
Straight from Nicaragua, Dimensión Costeña, an eight-member band, brings their unique Caribbean vibe to the Roccapulco Supper Club. With 17 LPs and 13 CDs, Dimensión Costeña has been performing all over the world for close to thirty years.
Friday, Nov. 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Roccapulco Supper Club 3140 Mission St. For more information call Alex Ocón at (650) 906-4810.
