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Voter Registration Deadline & Volunteer Appreciation General Election Voting Dates Week April 17-23, 2022 he last day to register to Postmarked): is Tuesday, April merica's story has been groups, including trade and proT vote for the Cities 26, 2022. And, Amarked by the service of fessional associations, and womand Schools-General Election Day will volunteers. Generations of self- en’s and men’s clubs and unions, and Special Elections is Thursday, April 7, 2022. Early Voting will begin Monday, April 25, 2022, through Tuesday, May 3, 2022. The last day to apply for a Ballot by Mail (Received, not
be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022. All early polling locations on the dates, times, and locations can be found at www.votelubbock.org
Fechas de votación de las elecciones generales
l último día para registrarse E para votar en las Elecciones Generales y Especiales de Ciudades y Escuelas es el jueves 7 de abril de 2022. La votación anticipada comenzará el lunes 25 de abril de 2022 hasta el martes 3 de mayo de 2022. El último día para solicitar
una boleta por correo (recibida, sin matasellos): es el martes 26 de abril de 2022. Y el día de las elecciones será celebrada el sábado 7 de mayo de 2022. Todos los sitios de votación adelantada en las fechas, horarios y localidades que se listan a www. votelubbock.org
less individuals from all walks of life have served each other and our Nation, each person dedicated to making tomorrow better than today. They exemplify the quintessential American idea that we can change things, make things better, and solve problems when we work together. During National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022 we celebrate the profound impact of volunteers and encourage all Americans to discover their own power to make a difference. Every one of us has a role to play in making our communities and our country stronger. Despite Hispanic Americans’ long traditions of involvement in volunteer
Tickets Available for 2022 Adelante Awards Gala
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SMALL BUSINESS EXPO MAY 3RD, 2022 8:00AM TO 1:00PM
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The expo provides business owners with a forum for building strategic partnerships through a mutual exchange of information with business representatives.
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their numbers are underrepresented in contemporary volunteer programs. “Mainstream volunteer programs have not reached out sufficiently to include as diverse a volunteer pool as possible” to accommodate cultural differences in such programs. Experts recommend that in this era of rising needs and limited resources Hispanics’ talents should be mobilized through the aggressive recruitment, training, and stimulation of volunteers. As such, for Hispanics find an organization that shares similar interests to you. Veterans - you know the drill. Happy Volunteer Appreciation week from Latino Lubbock Magazine!
or Hispanic men in the Lubbock and surrounding community, are now available. Los Hermanos Familia will honor individuals will be acknowledged in various categories from Education, Business, First Responder, and more. In addition, a Lifetime Achievement Award will honor Art Cuevas who has continuously paved the trail for others. The Adelante Awards Gala is LHF's largest fundraiser and benefits many of its programs. And this year's gala theme will be in coordination with the day of the child, day of the book observance that is part of the literacy efforts of Los Hermanos Familia. This year's event is chaired by Jonathan & Kim Phillips. Ticket purchase will include a cocktail hour, dinner, entertainment, and great networking opportunity all for a good cause. For a table sponsor or for ticket information, please contact (806) 792-1212, or visit www.loshermanosfamilia.org.
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Professional Development FREE GED TEST P R E PA R AT I O N CLASSES. Need to study to pass the GED? Literacy Lubbock offers free, flexible, and casual prep classes at various times to fit in with your busy schedule. Call us at 806-7753636 for more information or register for Free classes at www.literacylubbock.org. FREE GED AND ESL CLASSES for Lubbock and the surrounding area offered by Adult Education Center. We accept new students on a bimonthly basis. You must be at least 17 years old and not enrolled in public school to be eligible for the classes. For more info call 806-2815750. Open Mon. thru Fri. from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. BASIC ENGLISH CLASS – Clase de Inglés – aprender Inglés básico, 3211 58th Street, (east of Indiana) Lubbock. Horas: Cada Miércoles a las 7:30-8:30 de la noche. 806-239-5352 GRATIS!! CHILD CARE AVAILABLE FOR INCOME-ELIGIBLE FAMILIES Families who are income eligible may receive fee assistance to attend one of the Early Learning Center’s five centers for child care. Parents or caretakers must be employed or in school. The program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call (806) 765-9981 for more information. CLASES DE INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA IDIOMA La Literacia de Lubbock (Literacy Lubbock) ofrecen clases gratis de inglés como segundo idioma (English as Second Language) para la comunidad. Todos los adultos están bienvenido en estas clases. Para más información, llame a (806) 775-3636. FREE CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY: The Caprock Regional Public Defender Office offers free legal representation to 13 surrounding West Texas Counties. The office handles Felony, Misdemeanor and Juvenile cases for citizens that cannot afford to hire a criminal defense lawyer. Call (806) 742-4312 to see if your county qualifies for this service. IMMIGRATION SERVICES If you need help with immigration issues call 806-741-0409. SERVICIOS DE INMIGRACIÓN Si necesitan ayuda con asuntos de inmigración llame a este numero (806) 7410409. REFERRAL FOR QUALITY CHILD CARE in Lubbock by the South Plains Day Home Association helps parents with free referrals to licensed or registered day care facilities that are routinely monitored by the Texas Department and Protective Services. Call 796-0606 or 792-1847 for more information. DO YOU HAVE NEWS? Submit your business news online at www.latinolubbock.net/ have-a-story or call (806)792-1212
