Compiled by the El Reportero’s staff
Calixto OviedoThe California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce (CHCC) this week announced its annual convention in Oakland. It will Award Daisy Fuentes with the Excellence in Business Award
More than 3,000 small-business advocates, corporate representatives and entrepreneurs will attend the convention. This year’s theme is “CHCC 35(th) Anniversary: A Legacy of Latino Leadership: Building America’s Business Future.”
The luncheon will take place during Latina Empresario Day, a part of the Chamber’s annual convention, which theme and opening plenary, “CHCC 35th Anniversary, A Legacy of Latino Leadership: Building America’s Business Future,” will celebrate the history of the chamber’s leadership, reflect on accomplishments and promote the growth of Latino-owned businesses in California and their contributions to the overall statewide economy.
On Thursday, Aug. 15 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Oakland City Center Marriott.
Peace in the Part: Festival to energize your inner peace
I an effort to harmoniously bring together Diverse communities in the San Francisco Bay Area, while creating a restorative and peace-filled afternoon, the Brahma Kumaris.
(BK) Meditation Center of San Francisco is hosting its first annual peace festival, Peace in the Park.
The intention of the festival – through exposure to different forms of relaxation – is to spark kchange and generate peace, contentment and compassion to reconnect to a stress-free lifestyle. This event has been previously.
It will take place on Sat. Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Golden Gate Park at the Music Concourse Band Shell, situated between the de Young Museum and the California Academy of Sciences.
Hojarasca en Concierto: Andean Music
Hojarasca en Concierto is an evening of contemporary Andean Music. The Trio under the direction of composer and instrument maker Lucas Rodas conjures up the essence of their Antioquian culture with rich harmonies and intricate rhythms that carry one quickly up misty mountain paths into the stories of their homeland. Instruments include, churango, guitar, drum and a diverse assortment of flutes.
Friday Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. $15 General Admission, at the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts.
Tributo al Timal!
Edgardo Gambón and Orquesta Candela presents an unforgettable evening of the best salsa, with a special guest from Cuba, timbal player, at Café Cocomo, on Sat. August 17, at 650 Indiana Street, San Francisco, 415-410-4012.
