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Delhi Center to host childcare entrepreneurial training

Posted on February 11, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Latinos, Santa Ana, Women, Working Families, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Delhi Center

The Delhi Center, in Santa Ana

The Delhi Center will host their first Childcare Entrepreneurial training in March.

They have scheduled two orientations, on Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6 o’clock and on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 6 o’clock.

If you know someone who might be interested in becoming a licensed childcare provider or can benefit from the training please let them know about this program. Click here to see the information in English and click here to see it in Spanish.

The program will be taught in Spanish.

Here is additional information about the program: Continue reading→

Hands Together program celebrates 10th Anniversary

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Education, Latinos, Literature, Orange County, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

Hands Together

Hands Together Santa Ana has helped more than 1,000 children in their first ten years to achieve literacy and academic readiness.

Join them as they celebrate their record tenth year of service and lay a foundation for thousands more young people in Santa Ana. With a leg up in preschool, many of these young people will avoid becoming part of the high school dropout population.

In their zip code, 60 percent of young people drop out by the ninth grade. Your support of their event helps them provide much needed programming. They look forward to seeing you for a fun afternoon of galmorous cars, hot jazz and some great raffle prizes. Continue reading→

Tribute to RSCCD Chancellor Eddie Hernandez set for April 29

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Latinos, Orange County, Tustin 1 Comment

Tribute to Eddie Hernandez

Celebration of Leadership: A Tribute to Dr. Edward Hernandez, Jr., the Chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District.

Join us! Save the date Thursday, April 29, 2010 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., at the Orange County Sheriff’s Regional Training Academy, located at 15991 Armstrong Ave., in Tustin. $150.00 per person. Sponsorships, program, and advertising available.

Join the Rancho Santiago Community College District in saluting the career achievements of Dr. Eddie Hernandez, Jr., RSCCD Chancellor, who retires in June. Continue reading→

Santa Ana College seeking nominees for their Alumni Hall of Fame

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana College Hall of Fame

Santa Ana College Alumni Hall of Fame Achievement Awards

For the past 50 years, Santa Ana College has honored over 150 outstanding alumni representing all walks of life. The tradition began in 1955 when the first three award recipients were named. A formal Alumni Hall of Fame was developed in 1991, with an annual ceremony to honor the inductees who have gained documented distinction and achievement through professional and/or personal efforts since leaving Santa Ana College.

Deadline for 2010 Nominations is Monday, March 1, 2010.

Click here to see the nomination form

Click here to see the inductees from previous years. Last year’s inductees included Anaheim Deputy Chief of Police Craig Hunter, who is now running for Sheriff of Orange County. Click here to see his Santa Ana College Hall of Fame bio. Continue reading→

SAUSD parent workshops to be held at Saddleback High on Feb. 4

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Latinos, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

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The Santa Ana Unified School District is conducting Parent Workshops, for parents of 9th Graders, at Saddleback High School, located at 2892 S. Flower St., in Santa Ana, on Thursday, February 4, at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The workshops will be available in English & Spanish. The presenter is Padres Promotores.

The theme of the workshops is “How to Successfully Graduate from High School.”

Information that will be disclosed at the workshops includes: Continue reading→

Abraham Lincoln exhibits coming to Santa Ana’s Old O.C. Courthouse

Posted on January 21, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Entertainment, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Don’t miss all the new exhibits that are coming to the Old Orange County Courthouse. Here is a sneak peek:

Exhibit Opening: Abraham Lincoln, Self-Made in America
Monday, February 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

A dynamic exhibition which explores the life and career of Abraham Lincoln opens in early February. Abraham Lincoln: Self Made in America was developed by the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. In addition to Lincoln’s life, the exhibit will also showcase Orange County’s connection to Lincoln with artifacts from Mission San Juan Capistrano and Disney’s “Hall of Presidents.” Light refreshments will be served. Event Fee: Free.

More events after the flip… Continue reading→

State Senator Lou Correa to host cash for college workshops in Santa Ana

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Education, Lou Correa, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

State Senator Lou Correa has begun outreach efforts to help Orange County High School Students apply for Cal Grants and Federal Financial Aid. The deadline to apply is March 2nd, 2010.

The District Office is hosting a series of 4 Cash for College workshops in Orange County: Thursday, January 21st at Santa Ana High School, Thursday, January 28th at Valley High School, Saturday, January 30th in Westminster, and Thursday, February 4th 2010 at Anaheim High School.

Students who attend will have the opportunity to win a $1000 scholarship just for attending! Please help us get the word out. Click here to see the Santa Ana High School Flier. Click here for the Valley High School flier. Continue reading→

New law to close loophole that allowed OCHSA to censor a student reporter

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, california, Civil Rights, Education, Literature, Orange County, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

State Senator Leland Yee

Remember the mini-scandal that surfaced when Sue Vaughn, the Principal at the Orange County High School of the Arts (OCHSA), interfered with the publishing of the school paper because she didn’t like something that a student reporter wrote about a school vendor? That happened in September of last year. You can read all about it by clicking here.

Vaughn picked on the wrong student. The reporter’s mom turned out to be a media bigwig. Now it appears that her mom had major political pull too.

On Tuesday, State Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco) introduced “SB 438 in response to Orange County High School of the Arts’ insistence that administrators broke no laws when they halted printing of the student newspaper in September over objections to its content, according to an Orange County Register report, because the laws apply to public schools, not charter schools,” according to the OC Weekly. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s 7th Illusion presents their 5th anniversary celebration and fundraiser

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Entertainment, Latinos, music, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

School of Rock

7th Illusion invites you to the 5th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser. 7th Illusion educates teenagers in the music and arts fields. Their programs are offered at low or not cost for low income families.

7th Illusion is an alternative rock and music school Located in Orange County For more information, call Joél Hernández at (714) 483-7393.

Event Information: Continue reading→

Bowers Museum presents two events for teachers

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Bowers Museum Silk Road

The Silk Road Educator Workshop is coming up on Jan. 28

The Bowers Museum, located in Santa Ana, is presenting two events this month for teachers. Click here to read their event flier.

DIALOGUE ON ARTS EDUCATION

Wednesday January 13, 2010 6:00pm-8:00pm

The Qualities of Quality: Understanding Excellence in Arts Education

Presenter: Steve Seidel Director of the Arts in Education Program, Harvard University Graduate School of Education; Senior Researcher, Project Zero Continue reading→

O.C. High School for the Arts Preview Day set for Saturday, Jan. 9

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

OCHSA

The Orange County High School for the Arts (OCHSA), which is located in Santa Ana, is conducing a Preview Day this Saturday, Jan. 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 pm.

Here is additional information about the OCHSA Preview Day, from their website:

Students of all ages who are passionate about the arts and looking for opportunities to discover and develop their talents are invited to join the Orange County High School of the Arts. Whether you want pre-professional arts training and an award-winning academic program as a full-time student (7th-12th grade), or would like to enroll in part-time summer, weekend or evening community arts classes, the Orange County High School of the Arts is the place for you.

Join us for the 2010-2011 school year—paint, dance, write, film, sing, design, act, play an instrument—get inspired today! Continue reading→

Conference for Latino Entrepreneurs coming to Santa Ana on Jan. 30

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Education, Latinos, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Conferencia Empresarios Latinos

The Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Small Business Administration (SBA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Orange County Board of Equalization (BOE), consulates of Mexico, El Salvador and Colombia, and various private enterprises engaged with the proper development of Hispanic businesses in Southern California invite you to attend the Latino Business Entrepreneurs Conference on January 30, 2010 from 8 am to 4 pm. The conference will be held at Santa Ana’s Valley High School, which is located at 1801 S. Greenville St.

The main objective of this conference is to benefit the Hispanic entrepreneur through workshops including Starting a Business, Improving an Established Business, and Having a Successful Entrepreneurial Attitude. These seminars will be taught by experts in various fields such as taxes, finance, licenses, insurance, marketing, advertising, planning, personal development, etc..

This is a FREE conference. Click here to register. Be advised that this conference will be offered in Spanish only. Continue reading→

Santa Ana residents get free admission to the Heritage Museum this Sunday

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Education, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Heritage Museum of Orange County

The Heritage Museum of Orange County is giving free admission to Santa Ana residents this upcoming weekend on Sunday, January 3 from 11 am-3 pm.

The Heritage Museum of Orange County is one of the most interesting cultural and natural history centers in Southern California. The centerpiece of the museum, which covers nearly 12 acres in all, is a historic plaza featuring several buildings from the 1890s set amid extensive floral gardens and citrus groves. Among these is the Kellogg House, familiar to teachers and students throughout Orange County as a favorite field trip destination for nearly 25 years.

Their programming offers school children the opportunity to partake in innovative hands-on programs designed to encourage exploratory and imaginative learning. Dedicated to enhancing education, the museum has helped preserve, promote and restore the heritage of Orange County and the surrounding regions since 1985. Continue reading→

Santa Ana’s Discovery Science Center offers Noon Year’s Eve for kids!

Posted on December 27, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Education, Entertainment, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

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So you are set for New Year’s Eve. What about the kids? Santa Ana’s Discovery Science Center will be celebrating “Noon Year’s Eve 2009,” on December 31, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Why should grown-ups have all the fun? Ring in the New Year early on Dec 31 as we celebrate with a countdown, ginger ale toast, music, activities and a balloon drop at 12:00pm and 2:00pm! Free with paid admission and open to all ages!

Activities will include: Continue reading→

Free Santa Ana Business Emergency Response class on Dec. 10

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Civic Affairs, Education, Health and Medical, Public Safety, Santa Ana 3 Comments

H1N1 Business Preparation

The Santa Ana Police Foundation is offering a FREE Business Emergency Response Team (BERT) class this Thursday, Dec. 10, starting at 7:10 a.m., to 8:45 a.m. at Temple Beth Sholom, which is located at Tustin Ave. & Fairhaven, at 2625 N. Tustin Ave., in Santa Ana.

If your business is willing to host a future event please let the foundation know by clicking here.

Also, please RSVP by clicking here.

Session one: “What do YOU need this year?”

Bill Cunningham will lead a working session to identify the specific training YOU need for YOUR business. We have a powerful outline of sessions available to us already, and this session will fill in the blanks with specifics as you describe them to us. CLICK HERE to see the sessions in place.

**Please sign up now** Continue reading→