Cafecito Caliente Events

Connect. Grow. Thrive.

We at Cafecito Caliente feel that in order to build and solidify our philosophy of “Life Happens, Cafecito Helps” we need to visualize where we need to be and dream higher. No longer do we live in a world where we should walk into opportunity and say “how do I make this project work?” We need to ask ourselves, “Who do we need to make this project work?” Much appreciation and love go out to Tim Daman, Michelle Rahl, Ashlee Willis and especially Steve Japina who made us feel welcome from the first handshake (yes it was a pre-pandemic handshake for those keeping score at home). Thank you Steve!

No mid-Michigan business stands alone when they are a member of the Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce. Since 1912, the Chamber has served as the Lansing region’s voice of the business community. We are catalysts for change, uniting business leaders to do collectively what cannot be done individually.

As the Lansing region continues to evolve, the Chamber will strengthen our efforts to ensure all businesses in our region connect, grow and thrive. Our goal is to establish a clear direction and vision for the future of the Chamber and our community. We have identified four key pillars that will serve as the core of our strategic efforts. These strategies provide the direction for your Chamber of the future – Taken from the Lansing Chamber website.

Much thanks to Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing for helping to bring back Latino Night with the Lugnuts in 2021. Latino Night will be Saturday Night, August 14, 2021 with a concert starting us off in front of the stadium at 4pm .Kicking off the day will be (Tejano band name to be released at a later date) beginning at 4pm to about 6:00pm. Then the Lansing Locos take the field at 7pm. There will be folkloric dancers, Tejano music, an event shirt for purchase and a great crowd with family and friends.
For the previous eight years, people have bought between 300-500 tickets, 200 event shirts and well, sometimes they even watch the game. Mark the date and plan on joining us for a great family experience!2019 was truly amazing. Any questions please feel free to inbox me. Check back on the Cafecito website and social media pages for updates on entertainment and shirt design. We will also have a few surprises on this day.

Tickets and shirts will go on sale late July 2021.

Facebook Event Page:

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With the Frida 5k wrapping up (for good this time) this Friday at 5pm, we would like to introduce the Loteria 5k Sponsored by Feldman Chevrolet of Lansing. Right in front of Jackson Field home of the Lansing Lugnuts! Feldman Chevrolet is right now the street on Michigan Ave. and we thank them for supporting Cafecito Caliente as we try to promote our “Life Happens Cafecito Helps” philosophy!

We thank everyone for supporting the Frida 5k and we will be giving some final numbers this weekend in support of the Capital Area Latina Youth organization. So, what will your running or walking attire be? La Dame? El Valiente? El Soldado? Maybe La Chalupa? La Sirena (keep it clean)? Or maybe El Boracho? You choose but most importantly keep August 14th in mind and register for either the in person run/walk or the virtual version (especially if your out of State.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Lansing/Loteria5k

Much thanks to the Desk Drawer Fund which originates from the MSU Federal Credit Union for a $2,500 donation to Cafecito Caliente. Our team of Antonella and Tammy Salazar joined me in accepting the check. Team members Ashley Garcia and Juanita Garcia were unable to make it. This check will allow us to give back to the community in the form of projects that have been dear to our hearts for years.

Without our team members and several valuable volunteers from the community, Cafecito, would be nothing more than a website. Cafecito now moves into the next phase in which will be announced over the summer. We are Blessed and honored to accept the donation and take responsibility for using it in a way that helps our Hispanic/Latino community.

Registration is now open for the Cafecito Caliente Hispanic Leadership Institute held through Saginaw Valley State University with the deadline being Monday, April 10, 2021. Most of the classes will be by Zoom and for 3 hours in the evening. If your the least bit curious, please reach out to us at seinpaul65@gmail.com and we can have a conversation. Ages 25-50 and a willingness to be coached. Topics that will be taught include: Public Speaking, Team Building, Decision Making Strategies, Life Goals, Volunteerism, and more.

Program begins April 13, 2021 and ends with a Graduation in January 2022. Saginaw started this program in 2009 and will now expand to Flint and Lansing as this now becomes a Statewide effort to train future leaders in the Hispanic Latino community. Again, feel free to ask questions at seinpaul65@gmail.com.