FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                    
Date: January 20, 2010  

Contacts:                                                                                            
Kathryn Kevin    (919)-835-1525 ext 245
Patricia Mancio (919)-835-1525 ext 243

Young Latino Leaders Celebrate Clean North Carolina Air at New Law Celebration


Raleigh, NC – On Thursday January 21, 2010, members of the Latino community will gather at Hacienda Ristorante for a new smoke-free law celebration led by the No Fumo Youth Leadership TRU Program. Pictures will be available after the event.

At midnight on January 2, 2010 restaurants, bars and other businesses that serve food and drink in Wake County became smoke-free, to the delight of health advocates and the many local residents who were looking forward to healthier nights out.  This was a result of a new law that prohibits smoking in all restaurants and bars across North Carolina.

For Immediate Release: January 20, 2010
Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department
(919) 831-6844

Kids / Niños

Spanish – Parent / Toddler // Español para Padres e Hijos

Age/Edades: 5yrs / 5 años en adelante
It is never too early for your toddler to learn a new language.  Spanish speaking skills are taught in the same way that a child learns his/her first language by watching and listening to Mommy or Daddy and interacting with daily objects. This class will teach basic colors, counting and numbers, shapes, songs and greetings. Come prepared to participate (as Mommy or Daddy learn Spanish too), and become part of your child’s development into a second language. Fee is per family. Nunca es muy temprano para que sus niños de edad pre-escolar aprendan un nuevo idioma. Los temas del idioma español se enseñarán de la misma manera que los niños aprenden su primer idioma, viendo y escuchando a mamá y papá interactuar con objetos cotidianos. Esta clase les enseñará los colores básicos, como contar, los números, formas, canciones y como saludar. Vengan preparados para participar (!madres y padres aprenderán español también!) y sea parte del desarrollo de sus niños en un segundo idioma. El costo del curso es por familia.
Class Fee/Costo: $35
Pullen Community Center
#89698 1/9-1/30 Sa 10:30-11:15am

9/15/2009

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

2009

BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, North Carolina recognizes that Hispanic-Americans have been influential to the development and prosperity of our state and nation since its inception and will continue to help shape our future; and

WHEREAS, in 1988 the United States Congress authorized Hispanic Heritage Month to be observed from September 15 through October 15 to encourage all citizens to recognize, understand and appreciate the contributions of Hispanic-Americans; and

WHEREAS, we recognize the positive impact that Hispanic-Americans have had on social, cultural and economic development of this State and Nation; Hispanic-Americans enrich the quality of life in arts, sciences, sports, religion, business, education and public service, their contributions are an illustration of the best of North Carolina and all of the United States; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic-Americans serve our nation as members of all branches and at all levels of the Armed Forces as brave soldiers defending the freedoms we hold dear; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic-American leaders such as Senator Mel Martinez, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Astronaut Carlos Noriega, Actress Dolores del Rio, Nobel Prize-Winning Physicist Luis Walter Alvarez, Writer and Pulitzer Prize Winner Oscar Hijuelos and Journalist Maria Hinojosa have made significant contributions through hard work, faith, and love of country; and

WHEREAS, Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor our state and nation’s rich Hispanic heritage and celebrate the contributions and influences of Hispanic-Americans that are part of who we are as a people;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 15 through October 15, 2009, as “HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH” in North Carolina and call upon the citizens of this State to observe and commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.

BEVERLY EAVES PERDUE

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this eleventh day of September in the year of our Lord two thousand and nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.

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Press Release
P.O. Box 590  Raleigh, NC  27602
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For Immediate Release: September 9, 2009,

Raleigh Parks & Recreation Department

(919) 831-6844

Adultos

English Classes/ Clases de Ingles

Age/Edades: 18yrs and up/18 años y adelante
These classes are offered for beginner levels. Classes are designed for people that utilize a  primary language other than English and are interested in learning important skills to communicate in English. Estas clases se ofrecen a nivel de principiantes. Las clases están diseñadas para gente que no habla inglés como su primer idioma y que están interesadas en aprender términos básicos para comunicarse en el idioma inglés.

Class Fee/Costo: Free/Gratis

• Barwell Road Community Center

ESL – Health/ESL Temas de la Salud
#86903 Oct 21-Nov 25 W 6:30-8:00pm

• Green Road Community Center

ESL – Health/ESL Temas de la Salud
#86907 Oct 24-Dec 12 Sa 11:30am-1:00pm

• Chavis Community Center

ESL – Health/ESL Temas de la Salud
#86900 Oct 31-Dec 5 Sa 11:30am-1:00pm

• Method Road Community Center

ESL – Health/ESL Temas de la Salud
#86905 Oct 22-Dec 3 Th 6:30am-8:00pm

• Peach Road Community Center

ESL – Health/ESL Temas de la Salud
#86902 Oct 20-Nov 24 T 6:30-8:00pm

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Basic Computer I in Spanish/ Computación Básica Nivel I

Age/Edades: 18yrs and up/18 años y adelante
This course will introduce basic computer skills. Students will learn how to use the computer keyboard, type simple documents, navigate through internet and other topics. Este curso tiene como objetivo introducir conocimientos básicos de computación. Los estudiantes aprenderán como usar el teclado, escribir documentos simples, usar la Red (Internet) y otros temas.

Class Fee/Costo: $40

• Peach Road Community Center

#86327 Oct 19-Nov 23 M 6:00-8:00pm

• Pullen Community Center

#86329 Oct 13-Nov 17 T 6:30-8:30pm

Basic Computer II in Spanish/ Computación Básica 2

Age/Edades: 18yrs and up/18 y adelante
This course will be a continuation of Basic Computers I in Spanish with emphasis on learning how to manage files, word processor, spreadsheets software and other topics. Este curso es una continuación de la clase de Computación Básica Nivel I en Español con énfasis en el aprendizaje del manejo de documentos, procesador de palabras y hojas de cálculos además de otros temas.

Class Fee/Costo: $40

• Peach Road Community Center

#86331 Oct 14-Nov 18 W 6:00-8:00pm

• Pullen Community Center

#86337 Oct 15-Nov 19 Th 6:30-8:30pm

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Spanish II

Ages/Edades:18 and up/ 18 años y adelante
This course is a continuation of Introduction to Spanish with continued emphasis on listening and speaking.
Este curso es la continuación de la clase de introducción al español basado en escuchar y hablar.

Class Fee/Costo: $50

• Method Road Community Center

#85356 Oct 20-Nov 24 Tues 6:30-8:00pm

• Millbrook Exchange Community Center

#85357 Oct 22-Dec 3 Th 6:30-8:00pm

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Familias

Robbery Prevention Workshop/ Platica de Prevencion de Robos

All Ages/Todos los Edades
Across North Carolina there has been an increased number of robberies. If you want to keep you and your loved ones safe and you want to learn about robbery prevention this class is for you. En Carolina del Norte los números de robos han aumentado. Si usted quiere mantenerse seguro y también a sus seres queridos y además desea aprender como prever robos, esta clase es para usted.

Class Fee/Costo: Free/Gratis

• Peach Road

#86934 Sep 15 T 7:00-8:00pm

• Barwell Road Community Center

#86935 Oct 7 W 8:00-9:00pm

Raleigh Parks and Recreation

ESL Office Support Staff

2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
Phone: (919) 831-6844
Fax: (919) 831-6470
Web: www.parks.raleighnc.gov