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Feast Day to be celebrated Dec. 11-12 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Flagstaff

December 7, 2013 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will participate in a series of events in December to celebrate the progress of the renovation project in the basement of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

The group will participate in the traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession the early evening of Wednesday, Dec. 11. The procession will begin at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 224 So. Kendrick St., Flagstaff, and continue to San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, 1600 E Route 66.

On Dec. 12, Las Mananitas will be held at at 6 a.m., followed by the Rosary at 6:30 a.m. and a Mass at 7 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Coffee and pan dulce will be provided after the Mass by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

A community potluck will then be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 at Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Ethnic Studies ban discussion to be held Oct. 30 at NAU

October 30, 2013 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — Sean Arce, former director of the Mexican American Studies (MAS) Program at the Tucson Unified School District, will talk about his role in challenging the ban on Ethnic Studies in Arizona at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Northern Arizona University, SBA Castro, Room 110.

Arce will also outline a process for fulfilling the legal mandate to desegregate Tucson schools and affirm the importance of Ethnic Studies curricula in public education.

A luncheon discussion will be held from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Ethnic Studies Office, SBS West, Room 100.

Sponsored by the Ethnic Studies Ambassadors Ethic Studies Program, NAU and the Insight on Social Justice: Student Activism and Resistence Series.

Call 928-523-9206 or visit es.ambassadors@nau.edu for more information.

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Flagstaff City Council to discuss comprehensive immigration reform on Sept. 24

September 21, 2013 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will discuss a resolution in support of comprehensive immigration reform at its next work session meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.

Supporters of the resolution (see resolution below), are urged to attend the meeting and show their support, the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council reported in a media release.

“We need you there. Some may argue that it is not the place of local government to take a stand on national issues. But we believe that when our community is being so negatively impacted by lack of federal action, we have an obligation as a city to make a public statement to our Congressional representatives,” the Interfaith Council reported. “Let’s pack City Hall to show that we are not giving up on fair immigration reform. If you would like to speak in support of the resolution, please contact us so that we can coordinate our comments.”

The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council can be reached by sending an email to naic.iaf@gmail.com or by calling 928-600-2575.

“… In advance of the meeting, please contact City Council members by email or phone to urge them to support the resolution,” the Interfaith Council reported. “They can be reached collectively at council@flagstaffaz.gov. or 928-213-2015.”

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Bilingual report: ‘Deferred Action Application Drive’ to be held Sept. 28

September 21, 2013 C.H.A.C.

FLAGSTAFF — NO DREAM DEFERRED will present a “Deferred Action Application Drive” on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff.

Held in collaboration with Arizona DREAMers in Action. Contact 810-373-2691 if you have questions about qualifications or documents needed.

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FLAGSTAFF — NO DREAM DEFERRED presenta “Taller de Accion Diferida” Sabado, 28 de septiembre a Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff.

En colaboración con Arizona DREAMers in Action. Contáctenos a 810.373.2691 si tiene preguntas de los requisitos y documentos necesarios.

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Reminder: Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces fundraiser all day at Someburros! on Sept. 16

September 16, 2013 C.H.A.C.

Have a great meal and support a good cause

For every meal purchased through 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16, Someburros! will donate 20 percent of the proceeds to the Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces Heritage Fund for use in the renovation of Our Lady of Guadalupe Cultural Center — “The Basement.”

You must present the ticket on the flyer to your server on the date and time listed.

A great way to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Visit Someburros! at 320 So. Regent St., Flagstaff, located in Aspen Place At The Saw Mill.