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On
September 5th, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the Trump administration’s
decision to rescind DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals). DACA
protects from deportation and provides legal work authorization to almost
800,000 people nationally, including thousands of people in Maryland.
As
home to many beneficiaries of the DACA program, it is critical that our
residents in Baltimore know the new rules. If your DACA protection expires on or before
March 5, 2018, your renewal application MUST be received by immigration on or
before October 5, 2017.
Check out our bilingual (English/Español) video with
information regarding organizations assisting DACA beneficiaries in Baltimore
City. #WithDACA #LC4DACA
Check out this month’s topic “Baltimore City 311 Call Center”
No te pierdas el tema de este mes “El Centro de Llamadas 311 de la Ciudad de Baltimore”
Bailes de Mi Tierra (Dances from My Land) is a Mexican folk dance group located in Baltimore, MD. Since 2008, their mission has been to preserve, promote and present Mexican traditions through its music, dance and folklore. With vibrant dances filled with energetic dance moves, accompanied with the lively sounds of Mexican music and colorful costumes, they provide a rich representation of Mexican heritage and traditions. Bailes de Mi Tierra is a community partner of the Port Discovery Children’s museum where they provide dance performances for their Hispanic Heritage Celebration and other cultural events throughout the year. During the month of October the group will be performing throughout the city in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. They are the ambassadors of the Latino community throughout Baltimore. More information
This
month we are featuring partners and organizations supporting the victims of
Puerto Rico and Mexico. Please see below for more details.
During
the month of September, the island of Puerto Rico suffered two major hurricanes
in the space of two weeks. Hurricane Irma, a Category 4,
resulted in an estimated four deaths on the island and over half of the
population without power. The island was in the recovery process when the
threat of another hurricane appeared on the radar. Hurricane Maria hit land
Wednesday, September 20th, leaving Puerto Rico without electricity,
flash floods, devastated communities, and very limited resources. Hurricane
Maria was one of the most powerful storms the island has seen in over a century, requiring immediate and long-term support. Below we have
included a list of charities committed to providing relief to the island.
Mexico has also been a victim of devastating natural disasters
in a short time span. In one month, Mexico experienced two earthquakes of
distressing magnitudes. The first earthquake struck the southern coast of the
country on September 8th as a magnitude 8.1. The second quake followed on September 19th, as a 7.1
earthquake just miles outside of Mexico City. These catastrophic earthquakes
resulted in over 370 total deaths and countless damaged and collapsed buildings
and homes. Below
is a list of charities committed to providing relief to Mexico.
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A
new travel ban has been ordered by President Trump, replacing the existing one.
This new order (issued as a presidential “proclamation”) applies varying travel
restrictions on individuals from eight countries: Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea,
Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Somalia. Five of those countries were included in
the previous version of the President’s travel ban (Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen,
and Somalia), and the other three are new additions. Sudan was included in the
previous travel ban but has been removed from the list. More information
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Open
Minds: Anansi
September
26 – November 30 (3pm – 5pm)
Creative
Alliance at the Patterson, 3134 Eastern Avenue
Youth between ages 5-7 years
old are invited to register in our fall Open Minds program, themed Anansi, a
popular West African folktale and spider. Anansi is considered to be the spirit
of all knowledge of stories. He is also one of the most important characters of
West African and Caribbean folklore. More Information
Latin
American Visionary Cinema Series
October
1 & October 4 – October 5 (7pm & 9pm)
SNF
Parkway Theatre, 5 West North Avenue
In celebration of Hispanic
Heritage Month, the Maryland Film Festival/SNF Parkway Theatre is proud to
present Latin American Visionary Cinema, a month-long exploration
of exciting work drawn from important voices in Latin American film over the
past decade. This series of twelve films spans many genres, represents 10
countries, and includes many titles that had little or no theatrical distribution
in the United States. All films will screen at the newly reopened SNF Parkway
Theatre at the corner of North Avenue and Charles Street in the Station North
Arts and Entertainment District of Baltimore City. For tickets, show times, and
descriptions of each film, please visit their website for more
information.
Warehouse
Inventory Control Specialist Training for Immigrants and Refugees
(Choose one
date below)
October
2 and October 10 (10am)
October
4 and October 12 (2pm)
Baltimore
City Community College, BCCC- Harbor Room 30, 710 E. Lombard Street
You must attend an Info Session
to participate in the training. Call (410)-986-5433 to communicate that you
will come to an Info Session. The
training program gives successful completers: Forklift OSHA Certification, OSHA
Safety Certification, and Hands-on Warehouse Training. The training is free of
cost. U.S. Employment Authorization or Social Security card is required.
Ventanilla de Salud Movil/Clinica de la Vista
October 2 (3pm – 6pm)
Sacred Heart of Jesus, 600 S. Conkling Street
Visit
the mobile health clinic event to receive the following services: blood
pressure readings, HIV testing, referrals, affordable eyeglasses and
information and resources for the community. This event takes place
monthly on the first Monday of each month. More Information
Demonstration
and Interactive Samulnori Workshop
October 2
(3:30am – 4:45pm)
Towson
University Center for the Arts, 1 Fine Arts Drive Towson, MD 21252
Learn about the rhythms and
instruments that comprise Korean traditional percussion, Samulnori, which literally
means "to play four things." These "things" include changgo
(hourglass drum), buk (barrel drum), kweanggarri (small gong) and jing (large
gong). The hands-on workshop is led by Sebastian Wang, director of the
University of Maryland's Korean Percussion Ensemble and Executive Director of
the Washington Samulnori. More information
Production
Sewing Program
October 4 –
November 12 (6pm – 9pm)
Open Works, 1400
Greenmount Avenue
Open Works offers a free 6-week
program in production sewing. Participants will learn the skills needed to work
in today’s fashion and soft-goods industries by completing real products for
real clients. The workshop includes site visits to local factories and
in-person meetings with successful business owners. Upon completion,
participants will be able to operate numerous industrial sewing machines and
know the ins-and-outs of bringing a sewn product from idea to production. This
program takes place Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons from October 4th
to November 12. If interested please
call 410-862-0427 or www.openworksbmore.com/classes/
AROOJ AFTAB: Neo
Sufi Rock
October 5 (2pm –
3:15pm)
Towson
University Center for the Arts, 1 Fine Arts Drive Towson, MD 21252
This in-class lecture demonstration
by Pakistani artist Arooj Aftab, who developed a style in the early 2000s that
combines Sufi-mystical poetry with the spirit of independent rock. Her music is
inspired by the poetry and musicality of Rumi, Abida Parveen, and other Sufi
poets as well as the reworking of classical Pakistani and North Indian forms
like khayal and kafi. More information
Highlandtown
Arts District Exhibition
October
6 – 21 (Gallery Hours: 11am – 7pm)
Highlandtown
Gallery - 248 S. Conkling Street
A Highlandtown annual
tradition, the Highlandtown Arts District exhibition features a sampling of
numerous and prolific Baltimore artists in Creative Alliance’s Amalie
Rothschild Gallery, SkyLofts Gallery and Studios at 3703 Bank Street.
Artists who live or work within the boundaries of the HA (Highlandtown Arts)
District can submit 2 artworks so that all artists’ work will be on view at
both venues. A call for entries will be featured on the Highlandtown Arts
District's and Creative Alliance’s websites. Drop off at the Creative
Alliance is Tuesday - Thursday, October 3rd - 4th between 11am – 6pm each day. More information
Finanzas
sin complicaciones para tomar decisiones
Octubre
7 (9am)
Latino
Economic Development Center (LEDC), Impact Hub, 10 E. North Avenue
Taller sin costo. Contenido:
Como calcular el COSTO de su producto o servicio, como calcular el PRECIO de su
producto o servicio, como saber cuánto debe vender como mínimo para no tener perdidas, y
aprenda a calcular cuánto dinero necesita en efectivo para trabajar
tranquilamente. Para más información contacta a Omar Velasco al 202-300-6179 o
al correo ovelasco@ledcmetro.org.
La
Conferencia Educacional para Padres
Octubre 14
(8:30am - 12pm)
Archbishop
Borders School, 3500 Foster Avenue
Esta
conferencia contestará las siguientes preguntas: ¿Qué otras oportunidades hay para mi niño fuera de la
escuela? ¿Por qué es importante que los niños vayan a la escuela desde temprana
edad? ¿En qué grado debes de empezar a buscar la secundaria de tu hijo? ¿Cómo
obtener becas para la universidad? ¿Qué exámenes debe tomar? Dra. Lea Ybarra,
co-autora del libro y documental “Americanos” es la invitada especial. Para más
información contacte olmos.dinorah@gmail.com
Community Altar-Making Workshops with
Artesanas Mexicanas
October
18 – October 28 (11am – 3pm)
Creative
Alliance, 3134 Eastern Avenue (Wednesday, Oct. 18)
Patterson
Park Library, 158 Linwood Avenue (Thursday, Oct. 19)
Southeast
Anchor Library, 3601 Eastern Avenue (Friday, Oct. 20)
Pulaski
Monument at Patterson Park, Linwood & Eastern Ave (Saturday, Oct. 28
3pm-6pm)
Celebrate life and new
beginnings with Creative Alliance’s Artesanas Mexicanas! Learn the traditions of
Día de los Muertos and altar making. Bring a portrait of a loved
one to place and honor many of our community altars. More information
44th
Annual Russian Festival
October
20 – October 22 (11am – 9pm)
Holy
Trinity Russian Orthodox Church, 1723 East Fairmount Avenue
During this festive weekend, we invite you to
sample the many foods, souvenirs and entertainment offered at our Russian
Festival. All of the food – ranging from the hot dishes and breads to the many
desserts – was prepared by our own parishioners. Most of the souvenirs have
been imported from Russia. Beautiful icons fashioned by the faithful in Russia,
dolls, pins, paintings are just some of the beautiful expressions of faith and
love witnessed today in “Holy Rus’”.
Free
Fall Urban Foli & Afro Mix Dance and Drumming Workshop
October
21 (11am)
The
Motor House, 120 W North Avenue
Afro-Mix
is a dance class that explores a variety of movements inspired by “found” and
created movement from countries in West Africa and across the African Diaspora.
Recorded and/or live music will accompany the movement and set a lively
backdrop for the class. Open to dancers of all experiences and backgrounds,
whether socially or professionally trained.
Sugar-Skull
Making Workshops with Artesanas Mexicanas
October
30 (3:30pm – 5pm)
Patterson
Park Library, 158 Linwood Avenue
Creative Alliance’s Artesanas
Mexicanas expand from 8 artisans to three generations of 16 women, sustaining
Mexican folkloric traditions through our apprenticeship and entrepreneurship
program! Make and decorate Sugar-Skulls in celebration of El Dia de los
Muertos. More information
Cómo
empezar tú negocio exitoso
Octubre
31 (6pm)
Latino
Economic Development Center (LEDC), Impact Hub, 10 E. North Avenue
En este taller aprenderás la forma más rápida y correcta
de tener un negocio rentable. Contenido: Qué tipo de negocio iniciar, como definir Producto,
Precio y Proceso, como y donde conseguir los primeros clientes, como y donde
conseguir financiación, y como registrar el negocio y conseguir las licencias
necesarias. Para más información contacta a Omar Velasco al 202-300-6179 o al
correo ovelasco@ledcmetro.org.
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Mayor's Office of Immigrant & Multicultural Affairs
100 N. Holliday Street, Room 250
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-396-8056
mima@baltimorecity.gov
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