San Francisco Latino Film Festival
September 16-28, 2010
Throughout the Bay Area

Sep 17-19, Roxie Theatre, SF
Sep 18-19, Mission Cultural Center, SF
Sep 21, La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley
Sep 23, The Tech Museum, San Jose
Sep 22-23, College of Marin, San Rafael

Cine+Más SF contributes to the Bay Area’s active and diverse arts scene through the Latino Film Festival, year-round programming and special events centered on Latino arts- including the visual, performance, and literary arts. The Cine+Mas SF Latino Film Festival showcases the work of emerging and established filmmakers from the US, Latin America, Spain and Portugal. It is a celebration of the latest work coming out of the 20+ countries with which we share a bond. Read more...

25th Annual Youth Leadership Conference & Portraits of Success Luncheon
Fri. September 17, 2010, 11:30am
San Jose

Holiday Inn, North First St / Hwy 101
We invite you to participate in this great community event, recognizing individuals that exemplify the mission of Hispanic Development Corporation. Acknowledgment of these heroes is provided through the Annual “Portraits of Success” luncheon held during Hispanic Heritage Month in September. To date approximately one hundred ten individuals have been recipients of this exemplary award. This years recipients will be announced at the event. Touching the lives of the next generation, The 2010 Youth Leadership “Breakfast” Conference begins the day at 8:00am and provides the opportunity for high school students to meet the annual recipients honored along with professional mentors that continue to encourage higher education and the trades. During the last sixteen years, approximately three thousand students have participated and aspired to become professionals. Many have returned as mentors and/or volunteers. Read more...

Redwood City 3rd Annual Salsa Festival
Sat. September 25, 2010, 12-8pm
Redwood City

Downtown Redwood City
This wildly popular event guarantees a fun-filled day of tongue-tingling salsa, fun activities, music and entertainment, food, beverages, and a wonderful time for the entire family! Three stages featuring Latin, Salsa and DJ Salsa music, plus a Family stage for kids and adults, will fire up Redwood City with music and dancing (including free Salsa lessons) all day long. Amateur and professional Salsa chefs will compete for fun, prizes, and Salsa Glory at the mouth watering and exciting Salsa Tasting & Competition, where the public takes part in the judging. Along with tasty salsa, local restaurants will also offer their delicious fares throughout the day. Featuring public Tequila tasting, heirloom tomato tasting, exciting hands-on art projects, chalk art and more, this family festival also hosts Art on the Square, where artists and artisans exhibiting their inspirational work will transform the streets surrounding Courthouse Square into an outdoor gallery. Read more...

2010 Aglow International US National Conference
October 1-3, 2010
San Jose

San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St
The sound of war; the sound of proclamation; the sound of praise.... Imagine the power as people come into agreement with the sound of heaven! Listen for it! The whole earth vibrates with the sounds of heaven. Enter the sound chamber with us. Come to hear a new sound forming in your spirit. Get ready. Join speakers Jane Hansen Hoyt, President/CEO Aglow International; Ray Hughes and Mary Forsythe. Read more...

Latins Connect 2010
Sat. October 2, 2010
Silicon Valley

Location TBA, Address, City, Zip
Connect...Empower…Succeed!
The Networking Extravaganza of the Year will feature:
• Gente’s Choice Awards Presentation
• Latins Connect Opportunity Expo
• Latins Connect Job Fair (from participating partners)
• Professional Development Seminars
• 1,000+ in Attendance
CHispPA is spearheading an initiative and creating a platform where Latino community based organizations, programs, community partners and Latino owned businesses as well as our corporate and media partners will be featured in an effort to promote and ultimately support each others ventures. Read more...

Dine for Diabetes!
Sun. November 14, 2010, 11:30am-3:30pm
San Jose

Fairmont Hotel's Offsite BallroomSummit Center
Summit Center atop the Fourth St Garage, 88 South Fourth St
Please join us for a Ladies Luncheon, Silent and Live Auction, benefiting the Diabetes Society! "The Mission of the Diabetes Society is to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes through education, advocacy, support services, and partnerships. For over 40 years, the Diabetes Society has been providing education and one-on-one consultation to individuals with diabetes, and educating the general public about the seriousness of the disease. The Diabetes Society was organized in 1963 as the result of efforts by a group of mothers of children with diabetes. Today, the Diabetes Society is the only organization in California that provides as extensive a range of services and programs for people of all ages who live with diabetes." Read more...

Bella Mia Restaurant 58 S. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113 (2nd Floor Ballroom)
The Latina Coalition of Silicon is honored to present: Raquel Donoso Executive Director, Latino Community Foundation, Ms. Donoso is an accomplished community and public policy leader with over a decade of policy advocacy experience at the state and regional level. She has devoted her career to policy issues affecting women and families, while working to increase health access, improve environmental conditions and address education equity in the Latino community. Registration & Networking at 11:30 $20 for members | $25 for non-members. RSVP http://www.latinacoalition.org

Marin Headlands Institute, 1033 Fort Cronkhite
Spend an all-inclusive weekend at the Headlands Institute and participate in illuminating workshops with women facilitators and fellow participants. $225. Info: 978-877-7132, sfmarketing@ywse.org, http://www.ywse.org

Doubletree Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Place
Be truly inspired by top technology leaders...theme: 'Collaboration, Strategy and Growth' with hands on speaking engagements and panel discussions. $995. Info: 800-334-9484, david@corp.witi.com, http://www.witi.com/center/conferences/2010/summit

Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Dr
Bob Ladouceur, the Sports Faith Intl's Coach of the Year, September 14, 2010 - stories from his journey & observations about today's teens. $20 for Members, $25 for non-members. Info: 925-525-0272, Info@CatholicsAtWork.org, http://www.CatholicsAtWork.org

Biltmore Hotel, 2151 Laurelwood Rd
Discover what really matters to you & start making it happen NOW! SPEAKER: Marcia Wieder, CEO/ Founder of Dream University(R). $65.00 for non-members and $55.00 for eWN Members; Late registration, beginning 9/13/2010: $75.00. Info: 408-288-8484, kristyrogers@ewomennetwork.com, https://events.ewomennetwork.com/event/details.php?eid=12440

Jewish Community Center of the East Bay, 1414 Walnut St
Sep 17, 7-9 PM, Sep 18, 9:30 AM & throughout the day, Inclusive and engaging services for Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. No charge, RSVP requested. Special service for families Sat. morning. No charge, RSVP requested. Info: 510-559-8140, rabbibridget@jewishgateways.org, http://www.jewishgateways.org/events/2010/sep/8/jewish-gateways-high-holiday-services-2010

Los Gatos Garden Inn, 46 East Main St
Join like minded women for a motivational weekend to focus on your sense of self as you define & create an empowerment plan for your important goals. $147 + $10 materials fee. Info: 408-835-9908, info@aspirelifecoaching.org, http://aspirelifecoaching.org/cms/coaching/wgs

Los Gatos Garden Inn, 46 East Main St
Join like minded women for a motivational weekend to focus on your sense of self as you define & create an empowerment plan for your important goals. $147 + $10 materials fee. Info: 408-835-9908, info@aspirelifecoaching.org, http://aspirelifecoaching.org/cms/coaching/wgs

Brandeis Hillel Day School, 180 No. San Pedro Rd
Help your child integrate the different traditions of your interfaith family in age appropriate ways. Free. Info: 510-845-6420 x11, dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org, http://buildingjewishbridges.org/?p=460

Temple Sinai, 2808 Summit St
Help your child integrate the different traditions of your interfaith family in age appropriate ways. $7 public; free to members of Temple Sinai. Info: 510-845-6420 x11, dawn@buildingjewishbridges.org, http://buildingjewishbridges.org/?p=433

Garden Court Hotel - 520 Cowper
Support local teens and have a rocking good time! Girls For A Change is a national non-profit based in Silicon Valley that provides after-school programs for girls in middle and high school. We develop leadership and problem solving skills in girls using social change. Enjoy a reception, seated dinner, live auction, and DJ while doing good! Complimentary Valet Parking Info: Cost - $95 per person; for more info contact Lori Fitzmaurice – lori@girlsforachange.org, (408) 529-1298, or purchase tickets on https://secure.groundspring.org/dn/index.php?aid=5596. http://www.girlsforachange.org

Women Only. We are creating connections through an evening of dinner, discussion and networking on the 1st Thursday of every month for women only and our co-ed meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. We have 2 groups that bring together supportive women and Co-Ed groups to discuss their careers, show their wares and develop great connections, all while enjoying dinner. A fee of $25 includes a catered dinner. A check in advance is required to reserve your industry spot. There is only one business per category, and each is allowed to briefly describe their business venture. Please bring business cards, flyer and business calendar of events. Display areas are available for those with products to show. Shopping is encouraged at the end of the meeting. Group discounts are suggested. Info Networking@NikiCanotas.com or Renetta@NikiCanotas.com

If you have $10 for a movie then surely we can give the same $10 to food banks or at least volunteer our time at a soup kitchen. Thank you for your generosity!
San Francisco Food Bank, 900 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA, (415) 282-1900, http://www.sffoodbank.org

Second Harvest Food Bank
1051 Bing St, San Carlos, CA, (650) 610-0800. http://www.2ndharvest.net
750 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA, (408) 266-8866, http://www.2ndharvest.net

Alameda County Community Food, 7900 Edgewater Dr, Oakland, CA, (510) 635-3663, http://www.accfb.org

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