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Nicaraguan singer-author Luis Enrique Mejía Godoy plays the guitar and sings, while former boxing world chamption Mike Galo dances on the stage to the beat of the music on March 6. The concert, “A people in my voice,” was held at Finn Barr Church.
Rafael Ramirez, the veteran Puerto Rican conga player will make a presentation with his Latin Jazz Quartet, accompanied with Charlie Barreda (keyboards), Carlos Ramirez (base and vocals) and Max Flores (bongos and cowbell).
Rafael will be playing at Enrico’s Superclub, at 8:00 p.m., on March 20, at 504 Broadway, San Francisco. For more info call at (415) 982-6223.
Doors Open: In addition he will have another event that will take place at 6:00 – 9 p.m. on March 27, at Cocina Poblana, 499 Embarcadero West @ Washington St., near Jack London Square, Oakland. For more info call 510.451.4700. (www.cocinapoblana.com).
Film Festival “Heart for the Arts”
In the midst of an unprecedented State budget crisis, Creative Arts Charter School is hosting a benefit film festival and auction to guarantee an arts-integrated education that empowers every child to succeed.
Enjoy a rich evening of film shorts by middle school students in collaboration with Bay Area filmmaker Adrian Arias, as well film selections from award-winning documentaries by and about the Creative Arts community. A Benefit Auction includes an exciting variety of unique items and services.
On Saturday, March 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., at The Premier Theater in The Letterman Digital Arts Center in the Presidio.
A world storytelling day event
Join the global community in the celebration of Noche de Cuentos/Night of Stories. A bilingual (Spanish/English) program where the community can gather and share their family, community, and/or country experiences.
Olga Loya, Professional Storyteller will shows us the art of storytelling and Linda González will shows us how to put our family stories in writing. It will be an evening of fun and creativity!
On Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at 7–8:45 p.m. Excelsior Branch Library (Community Room), 4400 Mission St. (at Cotter, 3 block south of Silver Ave.). For more information please call (415) 437-4841.
You are invited to a Community town hall meeting
Come and learn more about the San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center rebuild project. Meet neighbors and hospital staff. Get answers to your questions. Monday, April 5 6-8 p.m. For more information: 415 206-5784. Carr Auditorium (corner of 22nd Street and San Bruno)
2010 World TB Day Event–Santa Clara County
The Tuberculosis Prevention Partnership of Santa Clara County is holding a news conference to focus attention on the local impact of tuberculosis (TB) and the need to work together to eliminate the disease. While the TB rate has dropped significantly statewide, Santa Clara County TB cases have not declined. In fact, Santa Clara County has the third highest number of TB cases in the state and the fourth highest TB rate. Join us on Monday to learn more.
Monday, March 22, 2010. At 10:30 to 11:00 a.m. – presentation.
Cisco LifeConnections Health Center, Building Q, Jumpstart Café, at 3571 North First Street, San Jose, CA 9513. Park in the Patient Parking.
