by the El Reportero’s staff
Robin Cornwell and Aaron Thayer of Smuin Ballet in The Christmas Ballet.(photo by Tom Hauck)
The community is invited to take part in a Minimal Rights of the Workers in the State of California Workshop.
The presentation will be in conducted by federal researcher Adriana Iglesias, of United States Department of Work Employment Standards Administration Wage and Hour Division, who will chat on the minimal labor rights of every worker in the United States, regardless of their migratory condition. She will answer questions on claims of salary, over time, labor law for minors, among other issues.
Also, it will offer consultancy on the procedure to follow on a federal investigation to protect their rights.
It is important to remember that all the information will be provided in Spanish, and all the information will be confi dential and completely free. Tuesday, Dec. 9, starting at 10:00 am. Confi rmation is required by calling 415-354 1715. At 532 Folsom St., San Francisco 94105, between 1st and 2nd streets) BART Montgomery Station.
The salsa Christmas party that will make history
According to its promoters, never before in the history of Richmond salsa have all the Richmond salsa promoters, instructors, DJs, musicians and meetup groups collaborated under one roof to throw what will be the biggest, hottest, sexiest, salsa party of the year.
The repertoire will include avid Prado & Jay Cuba of Cubariqua Dance Co. & The Richmond Salsa Meetup Group, Abby Toro of Salsa Family of Friends International Dance Group, DJ Steve Green, Nino Torre & Tony Tan of Night Mix Production, Joey of Richmond Salsa.Com, DJ Eddy, DJ Oscar Trujillo and his HOT SALSA BAND Conjunto SaSon (Charlottesville), DJ Gabriel of La Selecta 1350, Marquita of Salsa Vida (VA Beach), Jeanette Reyes (Fredericksburg Salsaholics).
Dec. 12, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., at The Shenandoah Club House, 9601 Redbridge Rd. (just off of N. Arch Rd down the street from the Old Razzles Club). For more info contact David Prado at 804-304-9007 or Abby Toro at 804-400-0791.
San Mateo Harley Bikers bring toys to the Children of San Mateo Medical Center
The San Mateo Harley Owners Group (HOGs) will ride their motorcycles from Redwood City to the San Mateo Medical Center to deliver toys and donations to children cared for through the Medical Center’s clinics and hospital. Over 100 bikers are expected to roar into the parking lot.
The Harley riders and visitors will place the gifts they bring under a Christmas tree decorated especially for this event. Kids will have an opportunity to explore police and rescue vehicles that will be here for this event and will also have the opportunity to see a canine demonstration. Attendees are asked to bring an unwrapped gift to share with a child who otherwise might not receive anything this holiday season.
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (bikers expected to arrive at 10:15 a.m.), at San Mateo Medical Center 222 W. 39th Avenue (corner of 39th and Edison), San Mateo, CA 94403. For more info call Beverly Thames, San Mateo County Health System, (650) 573-3935.
Join SF State for the Smuin Christmas Ballet
Dance into the holidays with San Francisco’s beloved Smuin Ballet’s Christmas Ballet a holiday tradition since 1995. Presenting both the warm and spiritual aspects of the season along with all the color, fun and frolic of today’s holiday music. The 2008 edition of Michael Smuin’s holiday legacy features incredible décor and special effects.
Celebrated for its accessible and innovative repertory, the Smuin Ballet believes that ballet should be a living dance form that can engage and delight modern audiences.
Friday, Dec. 19, at 8:00 p.m., Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater, 701 Mission Street, San Francisco. Tickets: upper Orchestra – $50, upper Orchestra, side – $35.
