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Vol 52, NO. 12
THIS WEEK Gloria’s Corner
Students with disabilities enjoy prom night
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Tap Dance Classes at Galaxy Ballroom, San Bernardino
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Community Joins Read Across America Day
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Students do the “YMCA” dance at the Best Buddies Prom that took place at the National Orange Show in San Bernardino on February 27.
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orking with disabled students can teach us a thing or two about life, according to Cajon High School
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sophomore Lorena Torres. “This program has helped me develop communication skills and has taught me to be friendly to people and not be rude, despite their circumstances,” she said. The 15-year-old San Bernardino
resident is referring to the Best Buddies non-profit organization that helps create clubs across high school and college campuses
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UCR Conference examines status of Latinos in U.S.
Democratic Women of San Bernardino Meeting
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ew Session starts this Wednesday and ends with a performance at the National Orange Show Fairgrounds on April 26th! Come join the fun- $5 per class or get one class free if you pay upfront for the 6 week session. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your tap shoes. As a cool-down, we also offer a 30 minute yoga session that is open to non-tappers as well. No experience necessary. Day: Wednesdays Time/Age: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tap Dancing 310 years of age 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Tap Dancing 15 years of age and up 7:00 - 7:30 p.m. Beginning Yoga, 15 years of age and up Session Dates: March 4th, March 11th, March 18th, March 25th, April th, and April 15th Fees: $5 per class or $25.00 if paying for the entire 6 week session at once. Location: Galaxy Ballroom 1494 East Art Townsend Drive San Bernardino, CA 92408
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SBVC student Hector Guzman and UCR student Paula Venegas both believe that Latinos, specifically undocumented Latinos should have more rights. Saturday March 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss the social position of Latinos in the U.S. atino scholars, community UCR Ethnic Studies professor leaders and activists will Armando Navarro said confermeet at UC Riverside on ence speakers will address issues
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that affect the Latino community, such as poverty, jobs, education, health, immigration policy, the role of Latino voters, their low voter Latino Status on next page
This Saturday, March 7, we will be holding a meeting for the Democratic Women of San Bernardino. The meeting is at 9:30 am at Asaderos Restaurant 17079 Valley Blvd, Ste A, Fontana, CA 92335. We hope to see you there.
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