3rd Annual Zocalo Night this Friday

Causa's 3rd annual Zocalo Night Gala is this Friday, June 21st from 5:30-10:00pm at the Willamette Heritage Center in Salem. If you haven't already purchased your ticket, we hope you will and join us to support Causa and honor those who have helped defend and uphold the American Dream for Oregon’s immigrant community.

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Zocalo Night 2013
Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill
1313 Mill St.
Salem, OR 97301

We will have an award ceremony, Latin American music, a traditional dance performance, delicious food from local restaurants, dancing and fun, fun, fun!

Tickets are $40.00 at the door and include “pesos” to purchase food from Zocalo vendors.

Thank you to the following sponsors for their committment to this year's Zocalo Night!

GOLD

Oregon Beverage Services

Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill

SILVER

All Electric

Ink Spot

All Star Party and Tent Rentals

Oregon School Employees Association

Salem Health

BRONZE

Game Immigration Law LLC

Lara Media Services

Marion Polk Labor Council

Paul Krissel Consulting

Phtech

Linfield Center for the Northwest

Muntz and Ghio LLC

SEIU Local 503

Maps Credit Union

Oregon AFSCME

Willamette University
Fox Blue

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Oregon Immigrant Rights Organization to Hold Annual Gala on June 22nd

Oregon Immigrant Rights Organization to Hold Annual Gala on June 22nd


Zocalo Night to showcase Latin American musicians, folkloric dancers, and food from local restaurants

Salem, Ore. – On June 22nd, Causa will hold its 3rd annual Zocalo Night Gala. The fundraising event will feature Latin American musicians, folkloric dancers, and food stands from local restaurants. Featured entertainment for the event includes Cuban musicians Dina & Bamba Y Su Pilon D’Azucar, Los Chinelos and emcees for the evening, Edna Vazquez and Joaquin Lopez.

During the event, Causa will also present American Dreamer Awards to individuals and organizations that have played a key role in supporting Oregon's Latino community to reach the American Dream. The presenting of these awards at the annual gala is a yearly tradition Causa has been doing for the last three years.

Zocalo Night 2012
Friday June 22, 2012
6:00 to 10:00 PM
Willamette Heritage Center at the Mill
1313 Mill St. SE
Salem, OR 97301

Those wanting to purchase tickets or sponsor the event should visit http://www.zocalonight.com/ or contact Andrea Miller at andrea@causaoregon.org or at 503-551-6573. All proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships will go to support Causa’s immigrant integration work.

Sponsors of this year’s Zocalo Night Gala include Acceso Sin Fronteras, American Federation of State and Municipal Employees (AFSME) Council 75, All Electric, All Star Rental, Dreamers & Rebels, Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, El Hispanic News, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 48, Lara Media Servicies, Maps Credit Union, Marion Polk Yamhill Labor Council, Oregon Beverage Services, Paul Krissel Consulting, PH Tech, Salem Health, Service Employees International Union – Oregon Public Employees Union (SEIU-OPEU) Local 503, The Ink Spot, and Willamette Heritage Center.

Members of the media wishing to attend the event should contact Erik Sorensen at 503-488-0263 or at erik@causaoregon.org for credentials.

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Causa, Oregon's Immigrant Rights Organization, is the largest Latino and Latina civil and human rights and advocacy organization in the Pacific Northwest. We work to defend and advance immigrant rights through coordination with local, state, and national coalitions and allies. For more information, visit http://www.causaoregon.org/

Zocalo (pronounced so-ka-lo) is the main plaza in the heart of the historic center of many cities across Latin America. It is a place for celebrations, ceremonies, food, dances, live music, and civic engagement.

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CAUSA's Zocalo Night Gala, A Complete Success

At yesterday’s Zocalo Night Gala, we had over 350 people in attendance, great food, great entertainment and great weather. A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support CAUSA!

During the evening, CAUSA honored several individuals and organizations with American Dream Awards. The awards are given to individuals who make sure that the American dream is not only a dream, but a reality. Honorees included the Latino Business Alliance of the Willamette Valley, Patricia Cortez, McKenzie River Gathering Foundation (MRG), Recursos para Derechos Humanos (Resoruces for Human Rights), Willamette Family Medical Center,  Pastor Gail McDougal and Diana Simons of  KUNP Television Portland.

Entertainment included live music by the Woodburn High School Mariachi Band, Salsa Dancing Lessons with Rodolfo Ortega and a performance by Los Chinelos.  We also had delicious authentic food from local vendors, handmade piñatas and crafts from southern Mexico.

We have included a selection of photos above. Please link here for additional images: http://bit.ly/jp6eRL

A SPECIAL THANK YOU also goes to all of the volunteers, donors and the following sponsors who made Zocalo Night a great success!

PLATINUM

        

            

GOLD

          

SILVER

                      

BRONZE

                        

          Mariscos El Sarandeado        

The Zócalo, pronounced "sokalo" in Spanish, is the main plaza or square in the heart of the historic center of many cities across Mexico. It is a place for celebrations, ceremonies, food, dances, live music, and civic engagement.

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CAUSA's Annual Gala this Thursday in Salem

The excitement is continuing to build in anticipation for this year's Zocalo Night Gala!
 

There are just three days left until Zocalo Night. Some fun things to expect this Thursday include our honoree Gail McDougle, former Pastor of the Salem First Congregational Church, is flying in all the way from Florida! Also, Rodolfo Ortega, salsa instructor at Chemeketa Community College, will lead meringue, cumbia, and salsa lessons. If you don't have them already, you still have time to get your tickets!

At Zócalo Night, we will present CAUSA's American Dreamer Awards, listen to live Latin American music, enjoy the entertainment of folkloric dancers, eat delicious food, and dance salsa! Please join us!

May 19, 2011
5:30 pm

Mission Mill Museum
1313 Mill Street SE
Salem, Oregon

Tickets are $25.00 (until May 18th)

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/144399

Tickets are $30 at the door

All proceeds will support CAUSA's Latino and Latina Integration Initiatives

We want to give a BIG THANK-YOU to the following sponsors for their commitment to Zocalo Night!
 

Sponsors

PLATINUM

        

                  

GOLD

          

SILVER

                             

BRONZE

                                

                                      

To join our list of sponsors or for more information, please contact Andrea Miller by calling 503-551-6573 or email at andrea@causaoregon.org

The Zócalo, pronounced "sokalo" in Spanish, is the main plaza or square in the heart of the historic center of many cities across Mexico. It is a place for celebrations, ceremonies, food, dances, live music, and civic engagement.

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Do you have your ticket to Zocalo Night?

CAUSA Oregon

cordially invites you to

our 2nd annual gala

This year’s theme is “Zócalo Night”

At Zócalo Night, we will present CAUSA's American Dreamer Awards, listen to live Latin American music, enjoy the entertainment of folkloric dancers, eat delicious food, and dance salsa!

May 19, 2011

5:30 pm

Mission Mill Museum

1313 Mill Street SE

Salem, Oregon

Tickets are $25.00

Get your ticket(s) here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/144399

All proceeds will support CAUSA's Latino and Latina Integration Initiatives

2011 American Dreamer Award Honorees:

Gail McDougle, former pastor of the Salem First Congregational Church

Latino Business Alliance of the Willamette Valley

McKenzie River Gathering Foundation

Patricia Cortez, Eugene community leader & coordinator of Juventud FACETA

Recursos para Derechos Humanos, Central Oregon Grassroots Organization Willamette Family Medical Center

Thank you to the following sponsors for their commitment to Zocalo Night

(Partial List)

Miranda's Bakery

Willamette University

Salem Health

Paul Krissel Consulting

Lara Media Services, LLC

Marion Polk Yamhill Labor Council

Ink Spot Printing

Oregon AFL-CIO

CASA of Oregon

For more information, please contact Andrea Miller by calling 503-551-6573 or email at andrea@causaoregon.org

The Zócalo, pronounced "sokalo" in Spanish, is the main plaza or square in the heart of the historic center of many cities across Mexico. It is a place for celebrations, ceremonies, food, dances, live music, and civic engagement.

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