Rosa Ibarra, Pedro Ceballos, Mike Jimenez, Manny Martinez, Bonifacio Ineguez |
MEXICAN MUSEUM: The 1st Annual
Mexican American Museum fiesta [Festival de la Villita] was Saturday,
August 16, 2014. The fiesta was held at the 2nd Federal
Savings parking lot, 25th St. & Pulaski Road, in
Little Village. There was a large assortment of Mexican historical
and cultural pictorial hardboards, artifices, photos and souvenirs on
display. Through out the day a DJ played Mexican music and an Aztec
Indians Group performed native dances. For the children, there was a
Moon Walk, face painting and a balloon artist.
SPECIAL GUEST was Pedro Ceballos, First
Latino President of the Rotary One Club of downtown Chicago.Jesus "Chuy" Negrete |
A GREAT EXAMPLE, Chuy said, “Mi tío
dijo que las gallinas de arriba simplemente cagan a las gallinas de
abajo!” [My uncle said that the chickens on top simply crap on the
chickens in the bottom.] Another example was when “In Catholic
schools the nuns changed the names of the Mexican children; changing
“Juan” to John, “Roberto” to Robert, and “Guillermo” to
Bill,” said Negrete. Seemingly benign, yet, changing our names is,
and has been, a struggle of our own identity.
A HIGHLIGHT of the fiesta was the
presentation of a check, a donation, in the amount of $750 to the
Mexican American Museum. This generous donation was from the Little
Village Rotary Club. Accepting the check was Manny Martinez,
President of the Museum.
FIFTEEN vendors participated in the
fiesta. The weather was ideal for the festive outdoor event. “We
appreciated the involvement and support of the community,” said
Manny Martinez.
OFFICERS of the Mexican American Museum
are Manny Martinez, President; Bonifacio Ineguez, Vice President and
board members: Miguel Jimenez and William “Bill” Luna for more
information contact Manny at 773/502-0798.
HISPANIC STATE EMPLOYEES: The Illinois Association of
Hispanic State Employees [IAHSE] will be hosting their 27th
Annual Hispanic State Employees Training Conference/Job Fair. The
conference will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 at the Midwest
Convention Center, 401 W. Lake St., Northlake, IL 60164 starting at 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme of the Conference is: “A Call to Public
Service—Latinos in State Government”.
THE ISHSE's ongoing purpose is
to support Hispanic employees. For more info call Candace Zepeda at
312/814-8942 or iahse.assoc.illinois.gov
TEN ATTORNEYS will be volunteering
their services, pro bono. No appointment necessary. Free admission.
SPONSORS of the workshop are the Little
Village Community Council August Sallas, President; Attorney Jorge
Montes, State Sen. Steven Landek, State Rep. Lisa Hernandez,
State Rep. Silvana Tabares and H.O.P.E. organization. For more
information call 312/286-3405.
MOVIE REVIEW: The movie “Hercules”,
based on the Greek mythology son of Zeus, a Greek God, and his
mistress. This movie was action-packed with awesome stunts and a
double-cross surprise ending. The battle scenes were unique and
different. One battle scene will make you jump out of your seat,
literally! Great camera work and a really good storyline; there is
some humor, which makes for a well-rounded flick. I give it FOUR
stars.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22-- Illinois
Secretary of State Mobile Unit at Little Village Community Council,
3610 W. 26th St. The mobile unit will
provide the following services to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.:
- Renewal/Correction of driver’s license
- New/renewal/correction of State ID
- License plate stickers
- Motor voter registration with renewal of DL/ID
- Organ donor registration with renewal DL/ID
- Senior age 65 and up [no charge for state ID]
- Seniors age 75 and up—need to visit DMV to renew driver’s license.
Proper identification will be
needed for the above services.
INFORMATION will be available on the
Temporary Visitors Driver's License [TVDL] for people undocumented.
Doors open at 9 a.m. No appointment necessary.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24—Mariachi
Tapatio musical event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Manuel Perez Jr.
Memorial Plaza, 26th St. & Kolin Ave.
Sponsored by SSA #25, FREE.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 31—Mariachi
Tapatio musical event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Manuel Perez Jr.
Memorial Plaza, 26th St. & Kolin Ave.
Sponsored by SSA #25, FREE.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27—Ninth
Annual Feria del Mole starting at Noon, Little Village High School,
3120 S. Kostner Ave. Sponsored by Universidad Popular. For more info
call 773/733-5055.