Posted on 2nd December 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Information, Volunteer Opportunity
Community Organization, Soccer League, West Bloomington Revitalization Project
The West Bloomington Youth Soccer League will have a registration activity THIS Sunday, 4 December at the Lawrence Irvin Community Center from 4 PM – 6 PM.
The Book Bike will be at the event to give books away to program participants. A fire truck will also be on-site for the kids.
Volunteers are welcome - set-up will begin at 3 PM. Please contact Sal Valadez if you would like to volunteer.
Volunteers & Donations needed – we hope you can join us!!
Posted on 1st December 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Family Event, Information
Bloomington IL, Cedar Ridge School, Posadas
The New Generation Soccer League parents would like to coordially invite you and your organization members to the 1st Posada celebration.
The Event will take place on Friday, December 2nd at Cedar Ridge Elementary School from 5:00 pm – 9:30pm. Food will be served at 6:00pm. There will be piñatas and games for the children as well as live Latin Music.
Please RSVP here with the number of guest who will be joining you. Also, we ask for those who will be joining us if you could please bring a dish or dessert to share our other guest.
We look forward in seeing you, Felices Fiestas!
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Cuca Avila.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
2808 Breezewood Blvd.
Bloomington, IL 61704
Posted on 1st December 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events
DJ Ed Caballero, Peoria, Salsa Dancing
SALSA DANCING EVENTS - DECEMBER
The 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Free beginners Dance Lessons from 8:30PM – 9:30PM
Open Dancing from 9:30-12:30AM
Open Dance to Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha-Cha, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Shuffle/Wobble, & a taste of Tango.
You won’t get this Variety of Music anywhere in Central Illinois, coming from El Dueño de la Salsa – DJ Caballero.
Admission: $3.00 CAC Members, $6.00 non-members.
SAVE THE DATE: New Years Eve Big Dance
December 31st
The best Latin Music anywhere in Central Illinois
Posted on 15th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Events, Information, Meeting
Bloomington IL, Community Organization, Education, Hispanics, immigration, Latinos United for Change
Families united not Families Divided No ICE!!!!
When: Saturday December 3, 2011
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: Bloomington Public Library, 205 E. Olive St. Bloomington, IL
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Posted on 15th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Baile, Events
Community Event, Peoria, Salsa Dancing

SALSA DANCING EVENTS - NOVEMBER
The 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Free beginners Dance Lessons from 8:30PM – 9:30PM
Open Dancing from 9:30-12:30AM
Admission: $3.00 CAC Members, $6.00 non-members.
SAVE THE DATE: New Years Eve Big Dance
December 31st
The best Latin Music anywhere in Central Illinois
Posted on 15th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Family Event, Information, Meeting, Volunteer Opportunity, Workshop
Bloomington IL, West Bloomington Revitalization Project, West Bloomington Youth Soccer League, Western Ave Community Center, Youth Soccer League, YWCA
Three community organizations, the YMCA, Western Avenue Community Center, and the West Bloomington Revitalization Project announce the establishment of the West Bloomington Youth Soccer League (WBYSL), a collaborative effort to serve youth on the west side of Bloomington.
This activity is provided free of charge to youth ages 6-14 years of age.
The Winter/Spring league registration day will be on Sunday, December 4th from 4 – 6 PM at the Lawrence Irvin Neighborhood Center located at 1615 W. Illinois, Bloomington for children and parents or guardians. This activity will include program registration, a soccer demonstration, free food and refreshments, and a free book give-away provided by the Book Bike.
Parents can pre-register their children at:
- The YMCA, 602 S. Main, Bloomington
- Western Avenue Community Center, 600 N. Western Avenue, Bloomington.
All children that pre-register are required to attend the December 4th kick-off activity and be accompanied by their parents or guardians.
The community is invited to support this initiative by donating new and used youth soccer clothing, shoes and equipment. Donations will be accepted from November 15 to January 15 at the following locations:
- All Normal Fire Stations
- Bloomington Fire Stations (Station 2/Hamilton St., Station 3/Empire St., Station 6/Oakland Ave)
- The YMCA
- Western Avenue Community Center
Need additional information or would you like to volunteer as a coach?
Please contact Joe Rodgers, YMCA Healthy Living Coordinator, (309) 827-6233 jrodgers@bnymca.org

Posted on 8th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, Links, News
Pastor David Santana, Restoration Christian Church
Restoration Christian Church now has a bilingual webpage (English/Spanish). Click here to view.
La Iglesia Cristiana de Restauración ahora tiene una página de web bilingüe (Ingles/Español). Haz clic aquí.
Restoration Christian Church
313 North East Street
Bloomington, IL 61701
Tel.: 309.533.4427
E-mail: restorationcc@ymail.com
Posted on 7th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Fliers & Posters, Information, Job Opening, Student Opportunities
Bloomington IL, Job Opening, State Farm

State Farm is currently seeking Claims Representatives. State Farm anticipates these hiring needs in the Indianapolis area throughout 2011 and 2012.
They are seeking highly-skilled candidates to begin the pre-employment process. Those interested will need to create a profile on StateFarm.com.
Job posting numbers are listed below by location:
Kalamazoo, MI- 28929 Chicago, IL- 28922 Indianapolis- 28872
Posted on 7th November 2011 by Celina Mendoza in Information, News
Peoria, Peoria Hispanics
InterBusiness Issues (iBi) announced it’s 2011 class of 40 under 40 Leaders in the Peoria area.
Peoria Hispanics very own president, Grace Mata, was among them. Follow the link below to read about her bio.
http://www.peoriamagazines.com/ibi/2011/nov/grace-mata
Congratulations Grace! We’re proud of you!