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Aug. 22, 2010
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Immigration Film Series
Sunday, August 22, 2010 4:00 pm (4th Sunday of each month)
Trinity United Methodist,
8th and College, Des Moines
The faith community of Trinity United Methodist/Las Americas Comunidad de Fe would like to help widen and deepen the discussion of immigration issues by inviting you to a series of films on a variety of immigration issues, to be held the fourth Sunday of each month, followed by a shared meal and discussion.
Offerings will include such films as
* In the Shadow of the Raid (Postville aftermath and issues)
* Made in LA (undocumented worker issues)
* Dying to Live (border crossing realities)
* Which Way Home (children seeking to reach the US to join parents)
* Siete Soles
For more information please call Trinity 288-4056 or Las Americas 280-8426.
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| Sept. 4-5, 2010 |
Latino Heritage Festival
Saturday, Sept. 4 (10 am - 9 pm) and Sunday Sept. 5 (10 am - 7 pm) 2010
Des Moines Water Works Park
2201 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines
The event gives the Latino community a sense of accomplishment and ethnic pride. This event now has the distinction of not only being the largest Latino Festival in the state, but is the largest ethnic event in the state of Iowa. Today the festival is held annually during the month of September to help celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Admission:
Adults: $5.00
Children: $1.00 (3 to 12 yrs)
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CONSTITUTION DAY
September 17 |
| Sept. 22, 2010 |
Digital Privacy
Wednesday, September 22, 2010 12:10 PM
DMACC West Campus, Auditorium
Speaker: Ben Stone, Executive Director, American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa
Part of DMACC's 6th Annual Constitution Day Celebrations September 16 - 22, 2010: "Constitutional Rights on the Digital Frontier"
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Sept. 26, 2010
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Immigration Film Series
Sunday, September 26, 2010 4:00 pm (4th Sunday of each month)
Trinity United Methodist,
8th and College, Des Moines
The faith community of Trinity United Methodist/Las Americas Comunidad de Fe would like to help widen and deepen the discussion of immigration issues by inviting you to a series of films on a variety of immigration issues, to be held the fourth Sunday of each month, followed by a shared meal and discussion.
Offerings will include such films as
* In the Shadow of the Raid (Postville aftermath and issues)
* Made in LA (undocumented worker issues)
* Dying to Live (border crossing realities)
* Which Way Home (children seeking to reach the US to join parents)
* Siete Soles
For more information please call Trinity 288-4056 or Las Americas 280-8426.
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| Oct. 9, 2010 |
ACLU of Iowa 75th Anniversary Conference
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Meadows Conference Center, Altoona
A day-long 75th Anniversary celebration including a conference and dinner at the Meadows in Altoona, IA. Featured speakers will be John Dean, noted author and former Nixon White House Counsel during Watergate.
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| Oct. 9, 2010 |
ACLU of Iowa 75th Anniversary Dinner
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Meadows Conference Center, Altoona
75th Anniversary celebration dinner following the conference. Featured speaker will be Jonathan Turley, J.G. and Maurice C. Shapiro Professor of Public Interest Law at George Washington Law School.
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| Oct. 15-16, 2010 |
Latino Conference 2010
Friday and Saturday, October 15 - 16, 2010
Iowa City
¡Latinos en Movimiento! A través del activismo, la educación y el arte/Latinos in Movement! Through Activism, Education and the Arts.
The conference is an opportunity to explore issues facing Latino communities in Iowa and to build collective strength to address the challenges. The conference is coordinated by a statewide volunteer planning committee and administered by The University of Iowa School of Social Work. There are many ways to be involved in the conference – from serving on the statewide planning committee to offering a workshop. Complete the attached form and get involved!
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Oct. 24, 2010
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Immigration Film Series
Sunday, October 24, 2010 4:00 pm (4th Sunday of each month)
Trinity United Methodist,
8th and College, Des Moines
The faith community of Trinity United Methodist/Las Americas Comunidad de Fe would like to help widen and deepen the discussion of immigration issues by inviting you to a series of films on a variety of immigration issues, to be held the fourth Sunday of each month, followed by a shared meal and discussion.
Offerings will include such films as
* In the Shadow of the Raid (Postville aftermath and issues)
* Made in LA (undocumented worker issues)
* Dying to Live (border crossing realities)
* Which Way Home (children seeking to reach the US to join parents)
* Siete Soles
For more information please call Trinity 288-4056 or Las Americas 280-8426.
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