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PHOTO GALLERY 2017
The
City of Santa Rosa welcomed the Roseland District to the city on
November 1, 2017 with a festival at the Roseland Neighborhood Village on
January 20, 2018. There was an opening ceremony hosted by Roseland
community members, as well as food, games, music, performances and more! Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Moorland Community Garden.
LandPaths in partnership with Regional Parks of Sonoma County will be
managing a new community garden and you can be a part of it. The
Moorland Community Garden hosted it's first ever work day and they are
seeking plot adopters! Along with the work day, organizers enjoyed
sharing a Kings Cake with the community and they will also have
applications for adopting a plot. Come and find out how to adopt your
own plot! Moorland and W Robles Avenues, Santa Rosa. Leaders/Líderes: Omar Gallardo and Jonathan Bravo. Contact: landpaths.org.
Posada de Bayer Farm. Posada is a series of 9 traditional fiestas (celebration) that lead up
to the Noche Buena (Holy Night), rooted in strong Catholic influences
inherited from Spain; slightly similar to the 12 days of Christmas
celebrated in some homes throughout the states. So, as part of the end
of the year celebrations Bayer Farm hosted a community Posada for our
families, friends and neighbors to come together and build stronger
community ties through this beautiful Mexican cultural event. Pozole, a
tradional hominy soup, warm beverages served during this time of year
and piñatas and goody bags for the children!
December 17. 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Mujeres Xingonas & MEChA hosted La Posada Celebration on December 5. 2017 at Santa Rosa Junior College with a
Mole Competition, Mariachi "Voces Mexicanas" and other traditional
activities, Face Painting, Posada Hymns, paper picado, piñata breaking,
loteria, dancing and more! Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
People's Healing, a free clinic offering services of massage, acupuncture, limpias, herbs
and tinctures, meditation, art for children, and political organizing,
primarily focused on the communities most impacted by economic, racial,
gender and environmental oppression. Our ancestors have used these
cultural medicines for many years, guiding us in this path, and we
invite you to participate in these familiar healing sessions. November
18, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Day of the Dead, Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. Santa
Rosa Día de Los Muertos Committee invited the community to attend the
2017 celebration at Santa Rosa Courthouse Square November 1st and 2nd.
"Join us in creating a sacred space to remember, honor, and celebrate
loved ones who have crossed over." Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Roseland Make a Difference Day.
Roseland Community Building Initiative (CBI) and Community Action
Partnership of Sonoma County host "Make a Difference Day" in the
Roseland area of Santa Rosa. Neighborhood residents and the community
joined in beautifying the neighborhood. October 28, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Dinner at Bayer Farm in Roseland. Dinner was served here by Landpaths volunteers every day during the
Sonoma County Firestorm. This evening, Gary B. Fleener of the
geographer's kitchen cooked the meal. Click here for more photos by Ani Weaver
Trunks or Treats! KBBF Radio Fundraiser, October 21, 2017. Food, pumpkins, face painting, costumes, music and fun! A great event for the whole family. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee. https://kbbf.org/
Day of the Dead exhibit at Sonoma County Museums on October 6. Drawings, masks, altars, and music. Students honor their family and friends who have passed. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.www.sonomacountymuseum.org/
Cultura. California Youth Outreach's third annual celebration of "Cultura: a celebration of Art, Photography, and Lowriders." As the City of Santa Rosa, and The Violence Prevention Partnership
kicked off its 9th annual Gang Prevention Awareness Week. "Cultura" was
one of several activities planned for Gang Prevention Awareness Week
aimed at raising awareness about gangs and educating our community about
existing efforts to reduce and prevent youth violence."Cultura" was
held September 15th, 2017 at 6:00pm at Old Railroad Square Santa Rosa,
CA. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Dra. Mariana G. Martinez in her Sonoma State University office. Mariana is the "Person of the Month" in the October 2017 issue of La Voz. Click here to read more about Dra. Mariana. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Art of Martin Zuniga Artist Martin Zuniga works with his children One, 10 and Ollin, 6, to
create their version of "The Wall." La Voz will be featuring Martin in a
future issue this fall. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Roseland Youth Center Arts Program Reception.
Students in a visual arts class taught by Lucero Vargas and in a video
class taught by Molly Lopez had a reception at the Roseland Community
Center to show off their arts projects. August 10, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Person of the Month for the August 2017 issue, Coach Riccardo Oliva, Coach of the Year for the entire Cal North state organization. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee and old photos of Coach Riccardo playing soccer in El Salvador.
Raizes Collective Show: Ever Coyote.
Everutopia Opening Reception: Artist Ever Coyote from Oaxaca, Mexico,
expresses ideas that sometimes are physically impossible but are
expressions with colors using multi-media created after awakening from
dreams. This exhibit showcases the artists utopic vision of his world
while representing a part of his indigenous culture, which is an
essential part of Mexico. July 28, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Music and Visual Arts Class. Mariachi and Visual Arts Classes at Cook Middle School in Roseland.
Students are preparing for a presentation at Luther Burbank Center on
Thursday evening at 6 PM. July 24, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Youth Art Expression Workshop hosted by artist Lucero Vargas & Roseland Youth Center, 5 week
program where students, grades 5-8, learned how to express their
emotions through art. Classes included instructions on the use of
graphite pencil, watercolors, self-portrait, basic forms and how to
frame their own art work. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Art and Mariachi Camps were summer programs for youth. aged 7-18, sponsored by Luther Burbank
Center and held at Cook Middle School during the summer of 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Helado con la Policia. Meet,
greet and speak to your neighborhood police or sheriff's deputy over
ice cream at Frozen Art Gourmet Ice Cream on Sebastopol Avenue in
Roseland. On July 16, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Guelaguetza.
A beautiful Harvest celebration at Luther Burbank Center in Santa Rosa
on July 16, 2017. Music, dancing, games, food demonstrations, games and
activities for kids. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Cloverdale Mariachi Camp.
Mariachi campers performed for parents and friends at Cloverdale High
School on June 30, 2017. Caprice is playing trumpet in the Cloverdale
Mariachi program. Though she was a bit young to try, she was determined
to learn and she did!
Caprice also learned how to read music during the program. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Mariachi Camp in Roseland, Santa Rosa, CA. Jose Soto and his band of musicians teach the next generation the art of mariachi. The performance was on July 12, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Oaxaca in the Wine Country, celebrated for the first time in the New Old Courthouse Square in
downtown Santa Rosa. July 9, 2017. One of a series of cultural events
that celebrate diversity of Mexican & Latin traditions in Sonoma
County, California. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Art by Maria Cañas and Maria Trejo. At Frozen Art Gourmet Ice Cream Gallery,
500 Sebastopol Rd, Unit B, Santa Rosa, CA 95407. Opening July 7,
2017. Maria Cañas is a student of our friend, Maria de los Angeles. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
SRJC High School Equivalency Program Graduation. Returning students finish, hopefully they will continue their education. June 22, 2017. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
The Summer of Munch Begins at SFMOMA, SFMOMA.org.
Don’t miss the global debut of Edvard Munch: Between the Clock and the Bed, opening June 24 through October 9, 2017, and discover why Munch is one
of the most celebrated and controversial artists of his generation. Click here for photos of the paintings from the Press Preview by Jeff Kan Lee, La Voz photographer.
Art Lab Thursdays, Summer 2017. Raizes Collective, raizescollective.org invites you to an afternoon of art making. Open to all artists and
anyone interested in developing their creativity through art making. No
experience required, Raizes will provide space, tables, chairs, supplies
will be available for children. Donations welcome. Instructor Martin Zuniga will be working with the young artists every Thursday for the summer. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Redwood Empire Food Bank offers free Summer Lunch to kids 18 and younger. There
are 31 different Summer Lunch Program sites spread throughout Sonoma
County. Lunch is completely free, open to all children, and operates
Monday through Friday during lunchtime. Visit refb.org or call 707 523-7903 or 2-1-1 for dates and times. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Head Start celebrated doing good for chldren for fifty years at Martin Luther King Park on May 18, 2017. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
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Sonoma County's
Day of the Child • Día Del Niño, April 29, 2017, 11am to 3pm Twelve
parks, nature centers, preserves, and interpretive centers around
Sonoma County present fun, family-friendly outdoor experiences
including nature explorations, crafts, a ropes course, bird box
building, hands-on activities, visits with animals, family nature
walks, and more! End the day with a concert by the amazing Zun Zun at the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center from 4pm to 5:30pm.All offerings are free and several will be available in English and Spanish. Click here for site locations, directions, & times for site-specific activities.
Raizes Collectives'
space at 3840 Finley Ave, Santa Rosa, CA. All were invited to come
through and bless up Raizes Collectives' humble space on Earth day,
April 22nd. We give thanks to our community for all your energy and
support! Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Vince Harper, (May His Memory be a Blessing), CAP Sonoma's Roseland CBI Leaders planned the Roseland Beautification Project during the week of April
17 through April 22nd. The goal of the effort was to partner with
organizations, businesses, residents and community members to spruce up
the Roseland neighborhood and lay the foundation for ongoing effort to
keep our commmunity safe and clean. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Danza
Coyolxauqui of Santa Rosa, Ca. invited Danzantez and Andantez to a two
day ceremony in celebration of our Abuela, nuestras hermanas, madres,
Guerreras de la danza y comunidad. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Mi
Casa grand opening at SRJC. (Multicultural Innovation Center for
Academic Success and Achievement). a dedicated space where students can
drop in, receive help, access computers and printers, and form
connections with other students. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Hundreds march in Santa Rosa in honor of Cesar Chavez beginning
at the Roseland Village Shopping Center to Juilliard Park.
Entertainment by Windsor Bloco and inspirational speakers spoke on the
life of Cesar Chavez. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Alejandro Salazar, Artist reception at Gallery 300, 300 South A Street, Santa Rosa. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Transforming emotions into visual form in these turbulent times.
Vanessa Robledo, Person of the Month, and the My American Dreams project, to tell the stories of children of immigrants faced with deportation.April issue 2017. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Click here to read article by Craig Davis in the April issue.
Inauguración de Bayer Farm / Bayer Farm Opening 03-25-17, 1:00-3:30pm
1550 West Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA, 95407, Free! Gratis. Gran celebración de apertura oficial de Bayer Neighborhood Park and
Garden. Es hora de celebrar este bello lugar y las contribuciones que
han llevado al desarrollo del parque. Habrá danza, música, actividades
familiares y no podría faltar el famoso corte del listón. ¡Acompáñenos!
It’s time to celebrate this beautiful place and the community
contributions that have come together to create this park. There will
be dance, music, family activities and the traditional cutting of the
ribbon. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Canine Companions for Independence,
the nation's leading dog assistance program had a wonderful evening
planned! Guests toured their national campus and got an upfront look of
what goes on behind the scenes to make this program internationally
known. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver
Henri Matisse/Richard Diebenkorn exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Explore the profound inspiration California artist Richard Diebenkorn
(1922–1993) discovered in the work of French modernist Henri Matisse
(1869–1954). “Matisse/Diebenkorn is an incredible story of artistic
inspiration, revealing how Diebenkorn’s enduring fascination with
Matisse informed his own body of work in substantive and often
surprising ways,” Click here to see vignettes from the press preview by Ani Weaver. Click here for tickets and lots more info on the exhibit
Claude Monet: The Early Years, SF Legion of Honor. Click here to see Vignettes from the Press Preview by Ani Weaver. To see the entire paintings, you will have to go to the museum! Click here to visit the museum site with an interactive digital story of the
exhibit and an audio tour. Check it out! The first major US exhibition
devoted to the initial phase of Claude Monet’s (French, 1840–1926)
career.
Frozen Art Ice Cream Shop hosted small community based art show mixing local business and local artist. Types of work include sculptures, paintings, mixed media, and photography from Ome Zuniga, Martin Zuniga, and Nestor Torres Lupercio. Patrons unwind, socialize, and have fun. Martin Zuniga played some of his collection of vinyl records from Mexican Singers. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
2/7/17:
Santa Rosa declares itself an "Indivisible City to safeguard the civil
rights, safety, and dignity of all Santa Rosa residents.” “We
have friends, we have neighbors, we have co-workers — we all know
people who are in jeopardy because of the intent of the new
administration in Washington,” Mayor Chris Coursey said. “It’s our intent to protect those people and that’s the bottom line here.” Click here to see more photos of the City Council Meeting by Ani Weaver
Pozole Night a fund raiser
and event
to build com-
munity
in one! Benefiting the Roseland School Outdoor Education Program
and CAP Sonoma's Padres Unidos. Pozole prepared by Roseland Parent Club
volunteers, entertainment, community engagement awards, volunteers
serving, Roseland leadership student involvement, Padres Unidos parents
and staff volunteering. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
No Wall! Pop Up event at the Roseland Shopping Center in response to Trump's plan for a wall between the United States and Mexico. "We're
going to come together to demonstrate our love and care for one another
in the midst of the vicious and racist immigration policies being
designed in Washington DC. We will have a few speakers as well as
opportunities to sign up for upcoming actions that will enhance
protections for our local immigrant community."
Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
1/21/2017: Sonoma County joins 80 other cities participating in the “Women’s March on Washington” at noon on the steps of Santa Rosa City Hall. The rally will be followed by a short march through downtown Santa Rosa. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee and Ani Weaver.
Sign making at Graton Day Labor Center. English class members made signs for the Women's March on 1/21/17 in downtown Santa Rosa.
Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
1/15/17: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy and to help build his image of a society with justice for all, Corazón Healdsburg invited residents, community leaders, educators, and students to come
together for a Social Justice dinner and facilitated learning at
Healdsburg High School. Social Justice Dinner served family-style,
prepared by well-known local chefs in the tradition of Soul Food
Keynote presentation on "Cultural Humility and Changing the Scripts on
Racism in our Community” by Dr. Jann Murray Garcia, MD, MPH, a highly
regarded professor at UC Davis. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
PHOTO GALLERY 2016
Public Art at Bayer Neighborhood Park and Garden. Artist Mario Uribe has been commissioned to create and install a mural on three sides of
the community pavilion. Here he works with students from Santa Rosa
High School's Art Quest for Bayer Park in Roseland. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Sanctuary City March in Santa Rosa led by artist Maria
de los Angeles. Participants marched quietly from the
Roseland Community Center to Santa Rosa City Hall to ask the city
council to make our town a sanctuary City. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
The Bayer Neighborhood Park and Garden opened to the public on December 21, 2016. The 5.8-acre park features a
community pavilion, kiosk, skate park, half-court basketball,
volleyball court, adult exercise equipment, barbecues, three types of
ethnic outdoor cooking ovens, picnic tables, large farm-themed
playground structure, nature discovery area, community gardens with
farm stand, grassy open areas and a commercial kitchen facility.
Public art will also be incorporated into the new park, and Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Posada at Bayer Farm in Roseland.
Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Omar
Gallardo, commented to the audience just before starting with the
traditional chants: "We want to offer this park as a safe place for
families to come." Congressman Jared Huffman encouraged the community not to fear about their situation in the next administration of President- elect Donald Trump. regardless of their immigration status. He said: "Do not be afraid. You are in a safe community, your representatives will fight for you regardless of your immigration status.
Roseland Parkette: So.
Co. Community Development Commission dedicated a park where people
come together at the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center. New Roseland
Village Parkette provides an opportunity for community members to host
activities, dine outdoors and gather in a relaxing environment. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Biella school participated in an opera with the San Francisco Opera Guild. A fifth grade class performed in The Daughter of the Regiment, with
San Francisco Opera singers. Last year they performed in La Bohème. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Día de los Muertos:Procession, Dia los 43 at the Roseland Community Center, from South Park to the Center. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Día de los Muertos:Preparation,
procession and exhibition of Dia los 43 at the Roseland Community
Center. Procession was from South Park to the Center. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Day of the Dead: A street fair organized by Corazon Healdsburg, October 30, 2016, on Center Street, Healdsburg. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Día de los Muertos:Community
members were invited to the Sonoma County Museums to make sugar
skulls in conjunction with Day of the Dead, October 29, 2016. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Exhibit October 18 - November 27. Día de los Muertos: Ancient
Celebrations and Traditions of Life and Death. Day of the
Dead is celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the
Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in
other places, especially the United States. This exhibition
brings together altars created by community members, festive artwork
and three-dimensional sculpture associated with the Day of the
Dead celebration. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
SRJC Indigenous Peoples' Day Celebration.
Monday, October 12, honoring America’s true history to honor and
remember the struggles and resistance that indigenous people have had to
endure to this day. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Community Action Partnership’s 8th Annual South Park Day and Night Festival in
Martin Luther King Jr. Park, Santa Rosa. Saturday, September 24, 2016.
Fabulous day of music, dance, games, food and fun. This is a youth
organized event designed to provide a safe and fun environment for youth
and families. Sponsored bySanta Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership,
Santa Rosa Police Department and South Park residents. Creating a safer, healthier and more prosperous Sonoma Co. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
2016 Sonoma County Harvest Fair at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Event includes the
World Championship Grape Stomp, beverage tasting, seminars, workshops
and much more. HarvestFair.org or call (707) 545-4200. You can also follow "Sonoma County Harvest Fair" on Facebook. Featured photos: Jorge Flores, Executive Chef of Bear Republic with first prize appetizer; Lupe Vaca-Angulo (above) with her Tupperware business; Pedro C. of Oliver's market and Rachel Schmidt of Estate 1856. Click here for photos by Ani Weaver
When Maria Cañas makes pupusas, you show up. What a treat. Sale was a benefit for her
hospitalized brother. The extended family and friends were all there
helping her. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
"Cultura: a celebration of Art, Photography, and Lowriders." The City of Santa Rosa, and The Violence Prevention Partnership kicked
off its 8th annual Gang Prevention Awareness Week. "Cultura" is one of
several activities planned aimed at raising awareness about gangs and
educating our community about existing efforts to reduce and prevent
youth violence."Cultura" was held September 16, 2016. Daredevils &
Queens. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Day of Caring. Community
building on Moorland Avenue in Roseland. Vince Harper, may he rest in
peace, and other volunteers use stencils to paint a mural on two fences.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Roseland Village Joe Rodota Trail Linear Park Dedication for new playground and "fitness zone" on land planned for a plaza and mixed use development. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Click here for more information about Sonoma Regional Parks.
Juan Gabriel Concert Sacramento. Click here for photos by Sergio Valencia-Trejo. Read the September 2016 issue of La Voz for the story of the concert and the life of Juan Gabriel.
Celebration of unity and the elements that give us life. Danza Azteca Xántotl. Aztec dancing, at Sheppard Elementary, Santa Rosa. August 20, 2016. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Cloverdale Mariachi Camp. Mariachi Camp sponsored by Luther Burbank Center and directed by Jose
Soto teaches children about traditional Mexican music. Recital for
family and friends at Washington School in Cloverdale, August 19, 2016. Click here to see more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Harvester. A photo exhibit by photo-journalist Erik Castro at the Christie Marks Gallery, 312 South A Street, Santa Rosa. Photos
taken during an artist Q & A with gallery owner Christie Marks,
August 18, 2016. Click here to see more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
A new round of Restorative Resources Accountability Circle participants
graduated Mon, Aug. 1 in a ceremony at Cook Middle School in Santa
Rosa. Instead of inviting a guest speaker from the community, this
time AC leader Chad Bolla called upon four of the graduates to share
their stories and their bright outlook on the future.
One speaker started by saying, "I want to apologize to my
parents for what I did to get here." Another said, "These were
probably the best weeks of my life, because I knew I had people to
listen no matter what was going on in my life." And yet another
speaker summed it up by saying, "I never felt judged and that's a
beautiful thing." Click here to see more photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Read more at www.restorativeresources.org.
Oaxaca in the Wine Country in Roseland, July 3, 2016. Click here to see more photos by Jeff Kan Lee. "Oaxaca
in the Wine Country" is one of a series of cultural events that
celebrate diversity of Mexican & Latin traditions in Sonoma
County, California
SRJC HEP, the
High School Equivalency Program, celebrated the graduation of the Class
of Summer 2016 on Thursday, June 30 under the oaks with a reception
following.
Click here to see more
photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee of Ricardo Navarrette,
in his garden at his Healdsburg home. Navarrette is retiring as Vice
President, Student Services at SRJC and is being honored for his
dedication with a celebration at SRJC's Shone Farm in July, 2016. Click here to read an in-depth bio of Ricardo and Luz Navarrette, Couple of the Month from La Voz July 2007. Family, early days, old photos!
Click here for candid photos by Ani Weaver of those who attended the State of the Latino Community event. Ricardo Navarrette, (right) Vice President, Student Services at SRJC was honored for his dedication.
Luz Navarrette's retirement party at Bertolini Student Center, SRJC, on April 12, 2014. Click here for photos by Ani Weaver.
Maria de los Angeles, Spring exhibition: Santa Rosa City Hall: Exploring the Immigrant's Experience. Photos
from the artist's Reception: April 22, 2016. This is an important
exhibition of recent work by Santa Rosa's emerging artist: Here is
Maria's description of the show: "I am exploring the immigrant's
experience and my experience as an "undocumented" person. I invite you
to see my latest work. A portion of the sales will go to Casa del
Migrante in Tijuana." The exhibition will continue until June 2, 2016. Santa Rosa city Hall Hours: Monday-Thursday--8:00 AM-5:00 PM; Every other Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Roseland Cinco de Mayo Celebration 2016! A great community event with food, entertainment, games, information and more! Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Robotics Challenge. County
Economic Development Board to create this program, which is now in its
fourteenth year. Since its inception, the Robotics Challenge has reached
over 110 local elementary and middle schools, involving over 3,000
students and 175 teachers. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Mariana Castillo Deball, Exhibit at the San Francisco Art Institute, 800 Chestnut Street. Feathered Changes, Serpent Disappearances. If you have not been to SFAI recently or ever, walk through the
historic courtyard and all the way through on the left ... the gallery
will be on your left as you step out on to the roof deck with the
stunning view. Parking is, surprisingly, not terrible during the day.
This fascinating show is being created and curated by Deball, a Mexico
City-born artist well know for her installations that explore the role
that objects play in our understanding of identity and history. She is
particularly drawn to the neglected objects of the archive, engaging in
prolonged periods of research and fieldwork particularly with
collections of Mayan and pre-Columbian artifacts. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver.
Campaign kickoff rally for ALMAS,
the domestic worker group of the Graton Day Labor Center, who
successfully pushed for historic legislation winning overtime pay for
domestic workers in California. They have to return to Gov. Brown before
the bill expires to ensure these basic labor rights are made permanent. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Octavio Díaz at Persimmon in Healdsburg shows the La Voz staff how to eat a gourmet dish. Click here to read: Persons of the Month, Octavio and Pedro Díaz and Danny Mai, Lunch on the Plaza with the Chefs, by Ramon Meraz. Click here to see beautiful photos of the food served by Octavio and Danny Mai and brother, Pedro.
April 3, 2016: Let’s march for farm workers rights! 2:00
p.m. Gather at 665 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, CA 95407 (Dollar
Tree). Overtime for farm workers who need to work more than 10 hours
per day or 60 hours per week to get paid overtime! Call 707-528-3039 or
text JUSTICE to 877877 for more information. Sponsored by KBBF Radio
and the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma Co. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee. March 24, 2016: SSU DREAMers Club: Melanie Cervantes "Sisters at the Center: The Art of Dignidad Rebelde" Melanie
Cervantes (Xicana) has never lived far from the California Coast
having been born in Harbor City, California and raised in a small city
in the South Bay of Los Angeles. Now making her home in the San
Francisco Bay Area she creates visual art that is inspired by the people
around her and her communities’ desire for radical change and social
transformation. [email protected]
Berta Cáceres, March 4, 1973 – March 3, 2016.
Click here to read Ramon Meraz on Berta Caceres from the May, 2015 issue of La Voz.
“En un país donde ha crecido la desigualdad socioeconómica y la violación de derechos humanos, Berta Cáceres organizó al pueblo Lenca de Honduras y emprendió una campaña de base
que triunfó en su esfuerzo de presionar al constructor más grande de
represas a nivel mundial para que éste retirara su apoyo del proyecto
hidroeléctrico de Agua Zarca”. — Goldman Foundation.
“In a country with growing socioeconomic inequality and human rights violations, Berta Cáceres rallied
the indigenous Lenca people of Honduras and waged a grassroots campaign
that successfully pressured the world’s largest dam builder to pull out
of the Agua Zarca Dam.” — Goldman Foundation.
Mi corazón se siente muy mal ahora. Hace un año tuve la
increíble suerte de entrevistar a Berta Cáceres en la Ceremonia de
Entregra de Reconocimientos Goldman por el Ambientalismo. Berta falleció
el 2 de marzo, bajo las manos de la avaricia monetaria, pues ella
levantó su voz por lo que ella creía, por los necesitados y por nuestro
planeta. Su muerte me hace sentir terrible, pero puede ser la
inspiración para luchar por lo que es nuestro derecho y llevar una voz
por aquellos que no la tienen.— Ramón Meraz
My heart is so heavy today. A year ago I had the incredible luck
to interview Berta Cáceres at the Goldman Environmental Prize Award
Ceremony . She died today, March 2, at the hands of monetary greed,
because she stood up for what she believed, for the little guy, and for
our planet. Her death makes me extremely sad , but may her inspiration
bring us all strength to stand up for what is right and to bring voice
to the ones who do not have one.
— Ramon Meraz, La Voz
Roseland Area Projects Open House Community Workshop 4: was held in the Roseland Village Neighborhood Center, 779 Sebastopol Road. City of Santa Rosa wants to hear your ideas about the future of the Roseland area for Roseland Area Annexation – to include properties not currently in the City limits as part of the City of Santa Rosa; and Roseland Area/Sebastopol Road Specific Plan – to create a shared vision for the future of the area that is generally bounded by Highway 12 to the north, Bellevue Avenue to the south, Highway 101 to the east, and Stony Point Road to the west. Share your thoughts on potential policy topics (action items) of the plan. Participants got a preview of the draft plan that has been developed based on community input at previous workshops, including: Potential public improvements and Land use and circulation map; Learn about and provide input on the potential annexation. For info, contact Jessica Jones at jjones@ srcity.org or 707-543-3410, or visit the project website at srcity.org/roseland .lanning for the future of the Roseland Community at the Roseland Community Center. February 18, 2016. Click here for photos By Jeff Kan Lee
Hispanic Chamber Young Professionals February 2016 Mixer featuring Films by Northbay Dreamers at Kerosky, Purves & Bogue, LLP. www.northbaydreamers.org/
Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Longtime Windsor resident Martha E. Núñez died peacefully at home on Feb. 11, surrounded by family and love. Click here to read obituary and see photos by Ani Weaver, taken at the memorial reception catered by Octavio Diaz.
Pierre Bonnard: Painting Arcadia, through May 15, 2016 at the Legion of Honor museum in San Francisco. Click here to see close ups, brush strokes and vignettes of the paintings taken at the Press Preview by Ani Weaver. Click here to see a gallery of high res photos from the museum's collection. More info is available at legionofhonor.org/bonnard.
Los Cien Higher Education Luncheon. Two terrific local college Leaders, discussed how their colleges
prepare and are working to educate the growing demographics of Latino
students. Santa Rosa Junior College, currently at 32%, while Sonoma
State University is 2% and both growing! Two hundred community members
joined Los Cien to get the latest on how both colleges are working hard
to meet the growing demographics of our Latino students, to create the
success path for students to Graduate.
Presenting for Sonoma State, current and yet preparing to retire in June of this year our dear friend, President, Dr. Ruben Armiñana, completing some 24 years of dedication to Sonoma State, and our community. And good friend, President Dr. Frank Chong, of Santa Rosa Junior College, as well a strong partner of the community. — by Herman J. Hernandez. Click here to see 93 photos of the event by Ani Weaver.
Santa Rosa City Schools Superintendent Socorro Shiels invited you to join her at “Soup with the
Superintendent”! Superintendent Shiels was available to discuss concerns and answer your
questions about Santa Rosa City Schools. There was no agenda, just an open forum to talk about relevant
issues happening across the district. Warm soup and meaningful discussion! Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Santa Rosa Police Department hosted a Coffee with a Cop event on January 14th at Sam's For Play. Officers from the SRPD and
community members came together in an informal, neutral space to
discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee. Over 8
members of the Santa Rosa Police Department were in attendance,
including Chief of Police, Robert Schreeder and Captain Craig Schwartz. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Click here to read story by Jeneane Kucker, SRPD.
Maria and Chris Kerosky attended the showing of the Northbay Dreamer Documentary film on our friend Maria de Los Angeles at the Third Street Cinema January 12, 2016. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Roofless is an exhibition of art created specifically about the housing crisis
in Sonoma County, or which relates to the conversation, a crisis caused
by the lack of reasonably priced housing. Artists create
ruthless/roofless art that can defeat a ruthless situation. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Click here to read Sin Techo– Arte en contra de Desplazamiento/ Roofless-Art Against Displacement. A night full of activism por/by Francisco Lozano.
Click here for PART I special feature in La Voz December issue, A forgotten story of a Mexican tragedy–Repatriation in Depression Era California, by Craig Davis. Click here for PART II. Click here to see more old photos andcolor postcards of this era.
Can
you imagine over 60 second graders learning about the possibilities a
college education can afford them plus getting a college tee? It was an
amazing event. Dec. 11 at Biella Elem. School College Tee Project Assembly, (CTP) is a non-profit organization from Santa Rosa, Ca.Through
CTP, we have a goal to hand out over 3,000 college tees for they
2015 - 2016 academic year. CTP holds assemblies at participating
elementary school were we hand out college tees to 2nd graders along
with a personal note from a college grad about his or her college
experience. Each College Tee package also includes basic information
regarding college opportunities and a road map to college. Click here for College Tee Project packet. Click here for more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
At Biella School, Santa Rosa. Click here to see more photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Latino family literacy program at Biella. Here are a few pictures of
the parents in the literacy class, and some of the wonderful bilingual
books they are using. The homework is to share the books with their
families at home, and one of the components of the program is creating a
family album with pictures and everything. SRCS got a grant for us to
do this program in the Family Engagement Center at Biella from 2:30 to
4:30 PM, the parents shared their albums, and the second hour was a
potluck with the children.
Click here to see photos of four DREAMers who spoke about their experiences, Stories, Struggles and Hopes, growing up undocumented at Jewish Congregation Shomrei Torah, December 11, 2015. Anayeli Cruz (above), Ariana Aparicio, Jesús Guzman and Luis Bravo shared. Click here to read about Jesús Guzman and his work at the Graton Day Labor Center. Scroll down to the March 2015 issue of La Voz.
Click here to read Lucy Gudiel: Child of Community Action, La Voz Person of the Month for November. by Craig Davis, English y español. Light! Power! and a Good Deal! EL MENSAJE DE LUCY GUDIEL A LA COMUNIDAD.
“Rodéense de personas que piensen diferente a ustedes, pero con
quien compartan sus valores principales. Visualicen lo que deseen que
suceda. Esto los va a ayudar a mantenerse en la ruta correcta. Formen
“campeones” que apoyen su causa, por ejemplo un asesor, un entrenador.
Necesitan influenciar las fortalezas de otras personas para maximizar el
impacto y alcanzar sus metas. Muchas personas piensan que el éxito se
trata de ellas mimas (y de sus logros). Pero se necesita de otras
personas para que les ayuden a construir ese puente que conduce al
logros de sus metas”.
LUCY GUDIEL’S MESSAGE TO THE COMMUNITY.
“Surround yourself with people that think differently than
yourself, but who share your core values. Visualize what you want to
see happen. This will help you stay on track. Build “champions” to
support your cause, i. e. a mentor, a coach. You need to leverage other
people’s strengths to maximize impact and reach your goals. Many people
think success is all about yourself (and your accomplishments). But your
need others to help you build that bridge to achieve your goals.” Click here to see more photos of Lucy Gudiel.
Los Cien Luncheon on October 30, 2015 featured Senator Mike McGuire, Assemblyman Marc Levine, and Assemblyman Bill Dodd. Our
State Legislators are pleased to be joining, Los Cien,
for a lunch conversation, updating us about passed bills, they
have authored, effects of these new bills to our
community, coming 2016, update on current approved State
Budget and how they see it may filter into our
communities. Their thoughts, on affordable
housing, living wage and Universal Pre School,
just to start with, and that's alot.
We again thank our Legislatures, for taking the time
to meet with Los Cien, and Amigos, and having a
community dialog. Exciting program! — Herman J. Hernandez. Click here to see 126 photos of Los Cien and Amigos by Ani Weaver.
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors honored five Sonoma County nonprofit organizations and community leaders. Friends of La Voz Herman J. Hernandez and Vince Harper, May His Memory be for a Blessing),received the Jefferson Awards for public service in Sonoma County. Vince Harper,
for two decades working to improve the lives of youth, especially
those at high risk of falling into a lifetime of gangs, drugs and
poverty.
— Herman J. Hernandez, for being the driving
force behind the formation of Los Cien Sonoma County, which promotes
understanding of the Latino community. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
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Celebrate with our future leaders as they obtain their high school dipoma at the CAP Sonoma Youth Connections Graduation Ceremony held at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on Nov. 6, 2015. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Nov. 14, 2015: Roseland Library Grand Opening Celebration! located at 779 Sebastopol Road, Santa Rosa, 95407. Bilingual storytime
with Olga Loya, face painting by local artists. Get a library card! Find
out about technology available.
Click here for info and schedule. Call 707-545-0831or sonomalibrary.org. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Roseland Library Benefit. The
Rotary Club of Rohnert Park / Cotati sponsored a Sonoma County
multicultural celebration to benefit the Roseland Library computer lab
at the site of the library on Sunday October 18, 2015. Click here to see photos of the traditional dancers by Jeff Kan Lee.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day at Santa Rosa Junior College. Entertainment by Native Resistance, Manchester Pomo Dance Group and Danza Azteca Xantotl. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
State of the LatinoCommunity in Sonoma County. Los Cien had a breakfast meeting at Sonoma State University this morning to discuss the state of the Latino Community. Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Click here for photos of other October 2015 events, Grand Opening of the Roseland Village; Yolanda Martinez, La Voz Person of the Month for October; Artists Rebeca Trevino and Maria Esther Sund; CAP Partnership Breakfast; the Hispanic Chamber and the Fiesta at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts; the Brain Fair and the West 9th Street Walk.
Celebramos la independencia de México y Centro-América. Community
members came to the KBBF fiesta September 19, with live music, great
food (carnitas and pupusas), drinks, and a chance to thump on
Trump.And the best part, to support KBBF 89.1 FM, La Voz de tu
Comunidad! Photo: Maria Cañas serving pupusas to the crowd. Click here to see Jeff Kan Lee's photos of this special event.
Read about Herman Hernandez, Person of the Month from the November, 2013 issue. Click here...
"Los Cien's event at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on August 28, 2015 was the gateway to Hispanic Heritage Month and it seems we only improve the awareness and out reach better each year," said Herman Hernandez. "The
vision of Los Cien is to create a platform that brings
awareness of many issues in our community, but yesterday it was
culture, tradition and arts to all of you, pertaining to the
Latino Community! For me reminding me of my family roots and being
proud to share this with all my friends and community! I understand
that this is just a very small piece to share. But as we begin Latino
Heritage Month from September 15th thru October 15th, there will be
many more programs such as the one yesterday and more to be able to
experience with friends, family and community.
Click here to see Jeff Kan Lee's photos of this special event including entertainment by the Mariachi Camp students, dancers and Carlos Reyes.
Carlos Reyes entertained
at the Los Cien Luncheon to begin Hispanic Heritage Month. He is
playing the Peruvian Harp. The videos are posted on the La Voz Bilingual Newspaper Facebook Fans group. These videos will be live soon. They take a long time to upload.
Go to the La Voz Bilingual Newspaper Facebook Fans group to see a video of Jose Soto, Jr. and the Mariachi Camp playing Cielito Lindo at the Wells Fargo Center for the Los Cien Hispanic Heritage Luncheon. They take a long time to upload.
Hispanic Chamber of Sonoma County held their August 20 mixer at the new Sonoma County Museum. The
museum is an extension of the Sonoma County Art Museum with an
additional building located on B Street. This new addition presents
national and international exhibitions of modern and contemporary art.
The museum showcases artists who reside and worked in Northern
California as well. Guests enjoyed an evening of culture,
appetizers and drinks while networking with professionals throughout
Sonoma County! Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
Go to the La Voz Bilingual Newspaper Facebook Fans group to see a video of the Mariachi Camp students playing DeColores. 2015 was the inaugural year for Mariachi Camp, the only program of its kind in the North Bay. Mariachi Camp was
specifically developed by Wells Fargo Center for the Arts staff along
with Jose Soto, Jr, a member of Mariachi Barragan and co-founder of the
Mariachi Club at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, to introduce
students to Mariachi music. The goal of Mariachi Camp was to present
students with an introduction to playing an instrument and to mariachi
music. Click here to see photos of classes and performance by Jeff Kan Lee
SRJC Latino/a Graduation reception honoring the Latino/a graduates with an Aztec dance ceremony. Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Maria de los Angeles has done great work to contribute to our community. One City Arts just
finished it second successful summer arts program. Photos of the arts
camp by Jeff Kan Lee are also in this gallery. We wish Maria the very
best in her new endeavor, Art Instructor at Pratt Art Institute. We love
you Maria! Click here to see photos of her latest paintings.
Photos from the farewell ceremony at the Roseland Head Start, leaving after twenty years to make room for Rosalind University Prep.
Efren Carrillo talks to the community and some Headstart kids entertain. Click here for the photos.
Family Fun Fiesta
Via Esperanza invited the community on Wednesday, May 27, 2015
to enjoy a day full of activities for the whole family while learning
safety skills that will help you stay safe and healthy during summer!
Sports and Games for Children;
Kindergarten Registrations;
Cooking Demonstrations;
Martial Arts;
Health and Safety Information,
Prizes and Raffles and Food! Click here for photos by Jeff Kan Lee
Safari West, on Porter Creek Road in Santa Rosa, authentic African Adventure. La Voz
saw giraffe, all sorts of fleet four footed creatures, zebras, big
cats, you name it, and great and interesting birds. Tours are about 3
hours and lots of fun. Take a look. www.safariwest.com. Click here for photos.
April 30, 2015, 79th Los Cien Sonoma County Luncheon, at the Flamingo Resort, The Santa Rosa Symphony, the third oldest professional orchestra in the State of California!
Presented by Mr. Alan Silow, the Executive Director, sharing history
and the Symphony's, desire for Classical music to inspire our youth:
having an opportunity to create real change in the community; and
providing Sonoma County students equal access to music education to
underserved schools. Plus a Live presentation, on stage at the luncheon,
of an ongoing musical program called "Simply Strings" made up of 40
children from Sheppard Elementary School. A performance you will not
want to miss. Be prepared that this performance will bring tears to your
eyes! Wow! Creating a Difference? — by Herman J. Hernandez. Click here to see photos by Ani Weaver
Gerardo Sanchez and Cali Kicks Martial Arts Academy: Taekwondo! Call us at 707-535-0368 for Summer Camp information. Click here to see photos by Karen Perez. Mural by Daniel Lopez: The Cali Kicks Martial arts mural is dedicated to the idea of unity.
It imagines the unity of spirit and mind and body through the practice
of Taekwondo and the unity of cultures orking together to achieve a
common and meaningful purposen the study of martial arts as
envisioned by Koreans and practiced at Cali Kicks Martial Arts
Academy.It also sees the unity of past, present and future within a
cosmic sense. 3445 Sebastopol Rd,
Santa Rosa, CA 95407, [email protected].
Click here to see photos by Jeff Kan Lee of the Cali Kicks Martial Arts Academy program for young children. Great fun, good discipline, physical and mental fitness.
Cinco de Mayo Festival in Roseland, May 5, 2015. Click here to see 24 photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Aztec dancers, accordion player, musicians, vintage car show, kids activities and good food!
Cinco de Mayo Festival in Roseland, May 5, 2015, a great celebration. Click here to read all about it! Click here for 182 candids of the people who attended the event and the great food being served, photos by Ani Weaver. Are you there?
SRJC grand opening of The Dream Center May 4th, a one-stop service center for undocumented students new to
SRJC, located in Plover Hall, adjacent to Admissions & Records
on the Santa Rosa campus. Our vision for The Dream Center is to
expand access and services in a safe, caring setting.
Students will receive personalized attention on matters related
to the AB540 affidavit, their Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
(DACA) verification, the BOG Fee Waiver, the CA Dream Act, and the
SRJC enrollment process in general. Congratulations to SRJC! Click here for photos by Ani Weaver
Elsie Allen High School Drama Department presents Jonathan Rand’s insanely funny, family friendly, brand new comedy, Crazytown! Directed by Rob Burt, this show l had everyone laughing The Elsie Allen
Drama Department brings students together to showcase their talent and
share their passion for their art with the community. Students build a
long lasting understanding of the value of commitment and develop a deep
appreciation for the arts. Click here for rehearsal photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
From Incarceration to Transformation: Realignment
and Re-Entry Conference. Friday April 10, 2015. Presented by the Santa
Rosa Violence Prevention Partnership and the City of Santa Rosa. Click here for more photos by Pocho Sanchez, see his work at www.facebook.com/pocho1.fotography.
St. Paddy's Day Event, March 18, sponsored by David Rabbit, So. Co. supervisor, at the Rooster Run Golf club in Petaluma. Herman J. Hernandez as usual with bubbling enthusiasm called for Latino participants to
show Supervisor Rabbit that we are a group that needs to be heard! Jenny Chamberlain and Sylvia Lemus enjoy the show. Click here for more photos by Ani Weaver.
Click here for "Faces of Roseland" photo exhibit by Ani Weaver. Herman J. Hernandez says: It's a Public meeting! Roseland Village Neighborhood Center,
March 5, 2015. 6-8pm, Roseland Elementary School Multi-purpose room,
950 Sebastopol Rd., Santa Rosa. We Filled the Gym! We came together as
a whole community to support our neighbors and residents of the
Roseland community. I ask you! Do you like to be told what is best
for you? YES! but the menu was pre-arranged. Many of you are
always saying we are not being HEARD! Well are you attending these
meetings to get informed and be heard? We took action to make the best
choices among those what were given to us. La Voz will have a story
soon.
"I Am Part of the Partnership" event at the Finley Center, February 4, 2015. The Santa Rosa Violence
Prevention Partnership invited the community to celebrate the rebrand
and the community's continuing support. Click here to see more photos by Jeff Kan Lee.
POZOLE NIGHT! a
benefit for the Roseland Elementary School Uniform Program and the
Padres Unidos Leadership and Training Group. Roseland Elem. School and
Padres Unidos Friday, January 30, participants got a medium bowl of
Pozole, aguas frescas, pizza, nachos, cookies, and raffle prizes! Thank
you Carlos del Pozo and the rest of the people who made it happen. Click here to see more photos by La Voz photographer Jeff Kan Lee.