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13197-A Gladstone Ave.
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 528.4511
Fax: (818) 367.5600
info@tiachucha.com
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| June
Events - 2009 |

Authors
present/Autores presentes
Richard Vargas
Luivette
Resto
Ray Elizondo
Gabriel
Martinez
Angel Cervantes
Don Cuco
Steve Martinez
Alberto
"Beto" Gutierrez
Charles
Campbell
Luis J.
Rodriguez
David Buen-
Hill
Rudy Acuña

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more info
Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural
and Bookstore, a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization,
Presents The fourth annual "Celebrating Words Festival"
on June 27, 2009. This festival is held to honor,
encourage and promote literacy, family, culture, unity
and the arts to the Sylmar and surrounding communities.
At our festivals we invite a number of artists, poets,
musicians, authors and, performance artists from both
the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles
area. All are from different cultural backgrounds and
each share their unique expressive arts to the community.
We also invite different vendors to attend ranging from
local artisans, food vendors, booksellers, arts and
craft activities, community enriching organizations
and city officials.
This festival is open to every
one of all ages and ethnic backgrounds with an emphasis
on the Latino and African American communities. This
year however, we will be inviting LAUSD and Charter
schools to participate. We intend to focus on
education, literacy, and the arts for our local youth.
We are
currently looking for LOCAL BUSINESSES to SPONSOR
The 4th Annual Celebrating Words Festival. For more
info contact Mike Centeno at elusiveminds@gmail.com
We are accepting VENDORS and COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
that would like to be a part of this festival. Space
is limited. Please contact Wendee Pizano at guavarte@gmail.com
for more information.
To VOLUNTEER at our festival please e-mail celebratingwords@gmail.com
or
call Tia Chucha's at 818.528.4511

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THURSDAY
June 11th 7pm-10pm |
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This
evening will premier a selection of short DOCUMENTARY
FILMS made by SYLMAR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in a series
of workshops led by Barry Shils, resident artist/filmmaker
for Sylmar High’s cinema classes, in collaboration
with cinema teacher Bill Howard. These short films document
stories and explore issues that have personal significance
to the students' lives. The young filmmakers have taken
on the roles of Writer, Producer, Director and Editor
to achieve their vision. The program will also include
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Free
Loan Modification Workshop: Understanding President
Obama's Loan Modification & Refinancing Rescue Plan
for Homeowners |
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THURSDAY
June 18th 6:30pm-8pm |
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This
could prove to be the most important and beneficial
workshop you have attended.
Are you struggling
to pay your mortgage?
Have you tried
tp refinance or negotiate with your bank but have gotten
nowhere?
Are you nervous
because your ARM is about to adjust and you can't afford
the new payment?
Do you want
to keep your home but don't know where where to turn
for help?
Are you confused
about the plan unveiled by President Obama?
Your
Problem
Your adjustable
Rate Mortgage has, or going to reset
You owe more
than your house is worth.
You're late
on your mortgage
Your afraid
you could lose your home
Your
Solution:
Modify your
loan to significantly reduce your payment and balance
Get past due
payments & fees waived
Audit your
current loan documents for violations of law
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Peña
Cultural |
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Cada
1 er y 2° MIERCOLES
del
mes 8pm-10pm
Every 1st & 2nd WEDNESDAY
of
the month 8pm-10pm
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Las noches de Peña Cultural son un tiempo dedicado
a musicos y poetas que expresan su arte en español
o con influencia Latina. Esto incluye pero no es limitado
a boleros, baladas, rock en español, folklorica,
lationoamericana, ranchera, trova, canto nuevo, jarocho,
huapango y mas. Todos estan bienvenidos! Conducido por
Alfredo. Entrada gratis.
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Open
Mic:
Night
of Music & Spoken Word
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Tia Chucha's Open Mic is welcoming creative sanctuary
where people are encouraged to share their thoughts,
feelings and talents through various styles of expression.
Whether it be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle or
just something they feel the need to express. Everyone
is welcome to be themselves . Hosted by Nery Boche.
This is a free event, donations welcomed.
FRIDAY
June 12th will feature John Densmore, former drummer
of The Doors.

more
on John Densmore
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REELism
Film Nights presents Made in L.A. |
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THURSDAY
June 25th 8pm-10pm |
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Made
in L.A. follows the remarkable story of three Latina
immigrants working in Los Angeles garment sweatshops
as they embark on a three-year odyssey to win basic
labor protections from a trendy clothing retailer. In
intimate verite style, Made in L.A. reveals the impact
of the struggle on each woman’s life as they are
gradually transformed by the experience. Compelling,
humorous, deeply human, Made in L.A. is a story about
immigration, the power of unity, and the courage it
takes to find your voice.
Film
will follow with a short panel discussion.
$5
donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. |
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13197-A Gladstone
Ave., CA 91342 - (818) 528-4511-
info@tiachucha.com
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