The award winning Tejano Sound Band based out of Lansing, Michigan released their schedule (or shall I say, I just realized they had this great looking poster out).
NOTE: The Saturday, August 6th date is now scheduled for Sunday, August 7, 2022.
From the folks at Voces: Esta cordialmente invitad@ a convivir con Voces y otras organizaciones
de la área de Lansing. Comida GRATIS, lotería y actividades para los chiquill@s. Preguntas a Sol Garcia en nuestra página de Facebook.
L@s esperamos!
For more information please contact Voces through their Facebook Page: Voces De La Comunidad | Facebook
Facebook Event Page: Evento Familiar | Facebook
The Annual Cristo Rey Church Fiesta returns this Memorial weekend in person for the first time since 2019. The important thing to know is the schedule as the Fiesta has long been known since its debut in September 1979.
Here is what you need to know.
Fiesta hours: Friday – Gates open at 4pm. Fiesta til 11:00pm.
Saturday – Gates open at 11:00am. Fiesta til 11:00pm
Sunday – Gates open at 10:00am. 11:00am La Misa/Mass. Welcome at 1:30pm. Raffle Winners Announced at 6:00pm. 7:00pm Fiesta ends.
Cost:
Friday AFTER 5:00pm is $5.00
Saturday AFTER 5:00pm is $5.00
Sunday is Family Day – Free Admission.
The Latino Advisory Committee (LAC) proudly announces Annual Latino Achievement Ceremony. This is a tentative date pending approval by the Lansing School District. The annual tradition of celebrating Latino students graduating from the Lansing School District began 1972 as a way of recognizing a population that graduated less than 50% of those enrolled in 1972.
We the members of the Latino Advisory Committee asks the community to join us in congratulating the students of Eastern, Everett, Sexton and Woodcreek from the Lansing School District as they reach a milestone that 40-50 years ago, was not always the easiest to attain for that generation.
Historically, the LAC gives away up to $3,000 in scholarships to students each year at the Ceremony. More details to come. Last year the LAC awarded $5,000 in scholarships to 10 students. A printed advertisement booklet will be published, and individuals, businesses, and organizations will be able to add their advertisements. More details to come soon.
The Latino Advisory Committee was created in April of 1972 to recognize, educate and empower parents to take a proactive role in the educational and personal development of their children. We work in partnership with the Lansing School District to advocate for Latino families and their students throughout the calendar year.
The Hispanic Latino Commission of the State of Michigan (HLC) will hold their 6th Annual Graduation on Friday April 22, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM for the Annual Statewide Hispanic/Latino College Graduation Ceremony that will be hosted at the Lansing Center. Graduates from the Summer 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 semesters, will be recognized.
If you wish to attend, all Parents, Community members, faculty, and staff must register to attend.
Graduates: The last day to register to secure a serape is Friday April 1, 2022, by noon.
The ceremony is to celebrate the achievements of Hispanic/Latino college and university graduates from across the state. Our goal is to recognize the efforts made by these students, while also acknowledging the support given by their families, fellow students, faculty, and administrators who helped in achieving this very important milestone.
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.leo.state.mi.us/ogm/hlcom-college-graduation-submission/?fbclid=IwAR2Be0YEx6fZ_Ny8OIxtbmrGlmUHad7d6P259L__x0FyJYQqC3Sj1_LYDho
We ask that all graduates wear their cap and gown. It is not mandatory, but we encourage cap and gowns if possible.
Graduates: The last day to register to secure a serape is Friday April 1, 2022, by noon.
The Hispanic Latino Commission exists to advocate for the well-being of the Hispanic/Latino population with the vision of achieving an environment of social justice and economic parity for the Hispanic/Latino population. The Hispanic/Latino Commission is composed by a 15-member Commission under the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. The commissioners are appointed by the Governor of Michigan, for three-year terms, subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. For the commission to communicate with Hispanic-led organizations, community leaders, and the general public, it is required to have no fewer than six meetings a year that may be scheduled in various parts of the state.
For more information on the HL Commission: https://www.michigan.gov/ogm/commissions/hlcom
Find the HL Commission on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlcommission
Corina Salinaz who heads up Salinaz Promotions has continued scheduling bands for the Greater Lansing Area. Up first will be a big night at the Causeway Bay Ballroom on Lansing’s Southside on Saturday, March 19, 2022. Grupo Viento starts off the night and will be followed by Celestina y Los Sanchez. Yup, two bands on one night. Cover charge is $20.00.
The following week on Saturday, March 26, 2022, La Corporacion heads to Urban Beat on Lansing’s Northside in Old Town for a night of Cumbias and a time to relax! Cover charge will be $15.00.
Both dances offer the doors opening at 7:00pm with the entertainment starting at 8:00pm until 12:30am. Security will be in full effect for both nights. Both nights will be for 21 years old and up only.
For more information, please contact Salinaz Promotions.
The Eighth Annual Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 1:00pm. With the theme “Empowering Future Success through Education”, the Greater Lansing Area Chapter for LCLAA will host this at the Local 652 building located at Clare St. in Lansing, Michigan 48917.
Sarah Al-Shaikh who is an WLNS News Anchor will be the Mistress of Ceremonies for the event and brunch will be served. Cost will be $20.00 and for children under 10 years of age it will be $7.00. Doors will open at 12:30pm with the ceremony beginning at 1:00pm.
Buy tickets by scanning the QR Code with your phone in which you can pay by PayPal. Tickets are also available at the door the day of the event. Please buy early!
For more information, please contact Maria Starr Van Core 517-712-7056 or Marta Bobillo at 517-256-3739.
LCLAA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LansingLCLAA
LCLAA Facebook Event Page: https://fb.me/e/1iF6v3sCd
LCLAA National Website: https://www.lclaa.org/?fbclid=IwAR0ina2DYvJac2JO84Qi4vlRUXTITaDd2dwvEVJPDBO_Hh14OmCeR1QRG4E
Grupo Dezeo from Toledo, Ohio will open up the 2022 season for Salinaz Promotions who have made it their mission to keep Lansing on the map for Tejano bands. It all will take place Saturday night, February 5, 2022, from 8:00pm to 12:30am. Led by Corina Salinaz, Salinaz Promotions will also be trying out the beautiful and so new that it doesn’t even have a name yet, southside venue located in the Jolly Cedar Plaza.
The cost for the night will be $15.00 and it’s a BYOB type night as well.
Sharing space in the Plaza with such known businesses as Walgreens, O’Reilly’s, and Little Caesars Pizza, this new venue actually is setup to open up behind the plaza where the entrance and a huge parking lot will be waiting for attendees.
For more information on Dezeo: https://www.facebook.com/dezeonation
For more information on Salinaz Promotions please contact Corina Salinaz at 517-803-9239
Here are this year’s dates for Salinaz Promotions dances:
Mark your calendars and thank you for the continued support since 2019.
Jan 22nd
Feb 5th, 19th
Mar 5th, 19th
April 2nd, 16th 30th
May 14th, 28th
Jun 11th, 25th
July 19th, 23rd
Aug 6th, 20th
Sep 3rd, 17th
Oct 1st, 15th, 29th
Nov 12, 26th
Dec 10th, 31st
Bands will be announced as the details come in.
For more information or to become a sponsor of Salinaz Promotions, please contact Corina Salinaz at salinazpromotions@gmail.com
The Christmas Symposium returned from a one year break and was to put it simply, a great night to enjoy the company of old friends as well as building new friendships. With those new friendships came the promise to build those into solid relationships in 2022. Showing up were elected officials and community organizers. Community leaders from the 1970’s as well up and coming community leaders in their 20’s.
Much thanks to everyone who bought tickets and sponsored as we were able to raise about $1,800 that will go towards the “No Senior Without a Christmas” which is administered by the Tri-County TRIAD. TRIAD will fill 400 boxes with household supplies, non-perishable food, and holiday cheer. The boxes are delivered to needy, older adults living in the tri-county region of Ingham, Eaton and Clinton counties. Each box is delivered by uniformed public safety personnel, including law enforcement and fire personnel.
Much thanks to our sponsors Traci Ruiz Consultants, MI ALMA, The Lansing City Council, Ingham County Circuit Court Judges, James and Elizabeth Jamo, the Lansing Lugnuts and Cafecito Caliente. The Symposium was held at “The View” which is a 2,000 square foot event center named for it’s great view of Jackson Stadium home of the Lansing Lugnuts. Special thanks to the Lugnuts for hosting this year’s edition!
While the Hispanic Latino community puts this together yearly, it clearly is a night that brings together anyone and everyone willing to step out of their comfort zone and meet folks from the different pockets of Greater Lansing.
