by Linda Castillo The other day my husband and I took our daughter to the “la pulga” for the first time. We were so excited to be in the hustle and bustle of the market activity, smelling the fresh flowers, eating the yummy food, and browsing the old and new stuff alike. For many outsiders, we looked like a typical family at the flea market but for us it was the start of a … [Read more...] about Family Traditions
Archives for September 2011
October 2011 Event Calendar
18th Annual Harves Festival | October 1 The goal of this Harvest Festival is to embrace the spirit of the county fair and provide a place for families to celebrate a country fair in San Jose. This year's event will include a large family-oriented pumpkin patch; exhibits of 4H projects; expanded plant sales; all-day entertainment; pony rides; a petting zoo; plus tours of the … [Read more...] about October 2011 Event Calendar
Lauren’s Saints of Dirty Faith Released
Cuban author Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez does it again releasing her latest literary creation, Lauren’s Saints of Dirty Faith: A Dirty Girls Social Club Novel. This new book is the third installment of the popular Dirty Girls Social Club series. You can get a special sneak preview of the first chapter of the new book in Latina magazine’s October 2011 issue. But you won’t find … [Read more...] about Lauren’s Saints of Dirty Faith Released
Government Helps Small Businesses
Whether you're thinking about opening a new business or you're trying to strengthen or expand an enterprise you already have, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is there to help. The SBA is a federal agency that helps small businesses grow and succeed. It provides business counseling and training, and offers a wide range of financing programs such as loans and … [Read more...] about Government Helps Small Businesses
National Museum of American History Celebrates Diosa Costello
The National Museum of American History will present an on-stage conversation with pioneering Latina performer Diosa Costello, Saturday, Sept. 17, at 4 p.m. at the Smithsonian Castle. The program, featuring museum curators Dwight Blocker Bowers and Marvette Perez, will include a donation of 11 costumes, including Costello's iconic "Latin Bombshell" outfit and her costume from … [Read more...] about National Museum of American History Celebrates Diosa Costello