Tia Chucha's & Young Warriors are proud to present a month of programming by our youth!

Basic Wilderness Survival Skills

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 @ 6-8pm

Thinking about going camping this summer? Do you know how to create a fire with no matches or lighters? How to build a shelter? Collect water with no body of water in sight? Join us in this workshop about basic wilderness survivor skills. Our presenter will show different rudimentary tools, basic shelters and much more about how to survive in the wild. After this presentation attendees are encouraged to sign up for a hands-on workshop at Veteran’s park at a later date.

Young Warrior Self-Empowerment Workshops
Presented by Mayra Zaragoza
Every Sundays @ 1-3pm

Who am I? Self Love & Respect

August 7, 2011

An introduction for participants to learn the importance of  what it is to love and respect one self.

The Blessing of a Calling/Passion

 August 14, 2011

A self discovery session to find ones passion/calling.

 

Seeking Help and Empowerment Within Your Community

August 21, 2011

A session in which the participants will learn about the importance of communication.

 

Be The Change You Want To See In The World

August 28, 2011

Importance of being connected with our mind, body and soul.

 

*For more info. contact facilitator Mayra 818-913-1968,

email: youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com. Check out Young Warriors facebook!

 

Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural Offers

FREE 7 week Classes At El Nido Family Source Center

Global Tastes of the United States (SUMMER):

JULY 26-AUGUST 23, 2011 @ 5-7pm

Once a Week/ Una Vez A la Semana

Tuesdays/Martes @ EL Nido Family Source Center

* Youth Ages/Años 8-18 (Parents welcome)

Join us in cooking healthy recipes from all over the world! Learn health benefits of key ingredients, history & influences of countries we highlight each week. *Facilitated by Amanda Verjano

 

Art Making (SUMMER):

AUGUST 11-SEPTEMBER 22, 2011 @ 6-8pm

Once a Week/Una Veces A la semana

Thursdays/Jueves @ EL Nido Family Source Center

* Youth Ages/Años 8-18

Every week you'll have the opportunity to work on and learn about: clay, silkscreening, stamp printing, create printed mosaic tiles, book making, and much more, while also learning about  pre-Columbian, Mexican and Chicano/a art history. Parent volunteers are welcomed to assist and lend a hand. *Instructor: Michele Martinez & Assistant Instructor: Michelle Kim

 

Skits by Youth (SUMMER):

AUGUST 30-OCTOBER 11, 2011 @ 6-7:30pm

Once a Week/Una Veces A la semana

Tuesdays/Martes @ EL Nido Family Source Center

*Ages/Años 12-18

Come and learn about basic acting and scene creating! Learn about pantomime, masks and mask making, and improvisation to guide you and build up your skits! *Facilitated by Tia Chucha's very own resident mime Alejandro Molina (MA in Theatre).

 

For more info on El Nido Family Source Center:
13460 Van Nuys Boulevard
Pacoima, CA 91331
tel. (818) 896-7776
fax. (818) 834-7976

& check out their website!

To qualify for free classes, please bring the following documents:

1. Proof of income, 2. Proof of address in the city of L.A.

& 3. Your child’s recent report card (K-12)

Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl
Mondays 6:30-9pm
(offsite at Veterans Park in Sylmar)

Learn the Mexica tradition step by step. Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl is strongly committed to providing a place for physical, social, cultural, and spiritual growth. For more information, contact head danzante Monique Orozco at 818-270.6580.

Mexihcayotl

Tuesday/Martes @ 8:00- 9:30pm

The focus of this workshop is to develop our own cultural-historical lens through which we can interpret and analyze life. This is achieved by critically analyzing history through the indigenous perspective and by academically challenging the “official history” we’re often taught in educational institutions. As accustomed by our ancestors, we are inspired by the great native civilizations that preceded us. For this reason, we call this ongoing study of ourselves Mexihcayotl*, which literally means “Mexicanness.”  

*Nahuatl etymology: mexihcatl (Mexican) + the suffix yotl (state of, condition of, quality of being…).

Facilitated by/ Conducido por Huiztli, email:  mezhuitzilin@yahoo.com 

FREE Spoken Word Workshop
with poet Steve Connell
Every Wednesday July 6-Sep 7, 2011 @ 1-3pm

In collaboration with the FORD Theatre Tia Chucha’s will be offering Spoken Word summer classes for interested High School students. This will be a 10-week workshop series that will focus on introducing students to spoken word and providing them with the necessary tools to help them discover their voice throughout the class and beyond. Facilitated by renowned slam poet Steve Connell who has been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jams.

Visit us or call Tia Chucha’s Centro Cultural to reserve your workshop space:

13197-A Gladstone Ave., Sylmar, CA 91342
Phone: (818) 939-3433
Email: chuchamail@aol.com

Young Warriors
Every Thursdays@ 4-5:30pm

“Every Youth is a Warrior of his/her own struggle.” Be a part of this “for youth by youth” program. Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to better our future!

*For more info. contact facilitator Mayra 818-913-1968, email: youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com.

Check out their facebook!

In the Words of Womyn
Fridays @ 6:00-7:30pm

June 10-August 19, 2011

This 10-week workshop will facilitate the practice of written and spoken word arts. Each session will include quiet writing time; sharing of published womyn writers' works; and sharing our own writings aloud.  Womyn are invited to bring, each week, whatever journals and notebooks you like to write in along with a collection of your own writings.

* Donations Accepted*

For more info contact Jennifer A. @ inthewordsofwomyn@gmail.com  or

check out ITWOW website.

Reiki Healing Session

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy. Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.

Noches de Canto y Poesia

Miércoles @ 8-10pm
(Primer y Segundo miércoles)

Noches de Canto y Poesía son un tiempo dedicado a músicos, poetas y cantantes de la comunidad para que expresen su arte en español o con influencia Latina. Esto incluye pero no es limitado a boleros, baladas, rock en español, folklórico, latinoamericano, ranchera, trova, canto nuevo, jarocho, huapango y más. Todos están bienvenidos! Entrada gratis.

*Conducido por Victor y Alfredo Avina.

*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*

Noches de Canto y Poesia
Wednesdays @ 8-10pm

(1st & 2nd Wednesday)

Noches de Canto y Poesía is a time dedicated to musicians and poets that express their art in Spanish, with Latin influence. This includes, but is not limited to, boleros, ballads, Spanish Rock, folklorica, latin american, ranchera, trova, new song, jarocho, huapongo and poetry. Everyone is invited! Entry is always free, but we do accept your generous donations.
*Conducted by Victor y Alfredo Avina.
*All Artists are invited, contact us!*

Open Mic:

Night of Music & Spoken Word
Every Friday 8-10pm

Tía Chucha’s Open Mic is a welcoming, creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and talents through various styles of expression. This can be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to be themselves. It’s FREE. Participants sign up on arrival. Donations are accepted. *Hosted by Nery Boche

Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural Offers

FREE Summer 7 week Classes

At El Nido Family Source Center

Classes Begin Aug 15, 2010- Classes End Oct 9, 2010

Take classes in:

Son Jarocho

Aug 17-Sept 30, 2010

Twice a Week/ Dos Veces A la semana                                  

Tuesdays/Martes
@ EL Nido Family Source Center

Thursdays/Jueves
@ Tía Chucha’s Centro Cultural
Beginners/Principiantes: 6-7pm
Intermediate/Intermedio: 7-8pm

*Ages/Años 10-17

Son Jarocho will provide instruction on playing the traditional music style of Veracruz, Mexico. Students will learn how to play the jarana guitar and sing, while learning the historical and current importance of Son Jarocho. Esta clase de Son Jarocho enseñará el estilo tradicional de música de Veracruz, México. Los estudiantes aprenderán cómo tocar la guitarra jarana y cantar mientras se aprende la importancia histórica y actual del Son Jarocho. *Instructor: Manuel “Mapache” Ruiz

Native Plants & Gardens
Friday/Viernes Oct 1, 6-8pm

@El Nido Family Source Center
*All Ages/Para todas las Edades

Native plants & Gardening will show how to bring beauty to our communities, save water, and are home to native animals. This will also be an opportunity to create a garden at Tía Chucha’s. Las plantas nativas y Jardinería mostrará cómo llevar la belleza a nuestras comunidades, el ahorro de agua, y son el hogar de los animales nativos. Esto también será una oportunidad para crear un jardín en Tía Chucha. *Facilitated by Rick Perillo.

Cultural Arts: Healthy Eating
Fridays/Viernes Aug 27, Sept 11, & Sept 24, 6-8pm

@ El Nido Family Source Center
*All Ages/Para todas las Edades

The facilitator will teach families various ways to to cook healthy meals and how to eat a lot more healthy. The whole family is welcome to take part in these workshops.El facilitador enseña a las familias diversas maneras de cocinar comidas saludables y cómo comer mucho más sano. Toda la familia es bienvenida a participar en estos talleres. *Instructor: Irma Zepeda

To qualify for free classes, please bring the following documents:

1.Proof of income, 2. Proof of address in the city of L.A. & 3. Your child’s recent report card (K-12)

Young Warriors

Mondays 5-8pm & Thursdays 3-6pm

"Every Youth is a Warrior of His/Her Own Struggle"

Be a part of this is “for youth, by Youth” program. Young Warriors believes that every youth has something to offer to help better our future & community!

“Join us in designing our new t-shirts”

*Facilitated by Mayra Zaragoza

www.myspace.com/young warriors_souls

Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl
Mondays 6:30-9pm

Learn the Mexica tradition step by step. Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl is strongly committed to providing a place for physical, social, cultural, and spiritual growth.

*Offsite at Veterans Park in Sylmar

*For more information, contact head danzante Monique Orozco at 818-270.6580.

Mexicayotl 101/La Mexicanidad 101
Tuesdays/Martes 8-9:30pm

This class is an introduction to collective knowledge and wisdom from the original inhabitants of Mexico and Central America. Donations welcomed, no one turned way for lack of funds.

Estos talleres son una introducción al conocimiento y sabiduría colectiva de nuestros abuelos: los habitantes originales de “México” y “Centro América”. Donaciones son bienvenidas y el taller siempre está abierto al público.

*Facilitated by/Conducido por Omeakatly Huiztli.

Spanish as a Second Language
Tuesdays, 7-8pm

(Begins  July 6th - Ends August 3rd)

This is a 5-week course for adults who are serious about learning Spanish as a second language. Instructor Maria Morales will be covering: basic vocabulary, days of the week, months and seasons of the year, counting, intro to conversational Spanish, and gender of nouns. This is a free workshop but donations are encouraged. All supplies will be provided.

Noches Bohemias
Miércoles 8-10pm
(Primer y Segundo miércoles)

Las Noches Bohemias son un tiempo dedicado a músicos y poetas que expresan su arte en español o con influencia Latina. Esto incluye pero no es limitado a boleros, baladas, rock en español, folklórica, latinoamericana, ranchera, trova, canto nuevo, jarocho, huapango y poesias. ¡Todos están bienvenidos! Entrada es gratis; se aceptan donaciones.

*Conducido por Alfredo Hidalgo.

*Artistas invitados son bienvenidos. !Llamenos!*

Open Mic: Night of Music & Spoken Word
Every Friday 8-10pm

Tía Chucha’s Open Mic is a welcoming, creative sanctuary where people are encouraged to share their thoughts, feelings and talents through various styles of expression. This can be a poem, story, song, joke, freestyle, or just something they feel the need to express. Everyone is welcome to be themselves. It’s FREE. Participants sign up on arrival.

*Donations are accepted

*Hosted by Nery Boche

Reiki Healing Circle

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy.

*Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.

Mexicayotl 101
Every TUESDAY 8pm-9:30pm

"There is no future without the past."
This class is an introduction to the collective knowledge and wisdom from the original inhabitants of Mexico and Central America , including history, language, philosophy, science, arts, and the Warrior Mexika Dance.

Presented by Cemanahuak - Kalpulli Xochiyaoyotl Sign up at Tia Chucha's or e-mail: omeakatl_kalpullix@yahoo.com or contact instructor Omeakatl at 818.437.8828

Young Warriors
Every THURSDAY 5pm-7pm

"Every Youth is a Warrior of His/Her Own Struggle"
We believe it's time for a change in our community and society. It's time for the voice of the youth to be recognized. We are the future. If you feel like you are alone in this world or people don't understand who you are or what you are about, Young Warriors is the place for you. We want to know what you have to say. We believe that every youth has something to offer to better our future.

It is a program created for the Youth, by the Youth, with the help and support of mentors and community leaders to help better our fututre!

For more info contact:
Mayra Zaragoza at 818.236.0654
Brian Dessiant at 818.235.9660
or via e-mail at youngwarriors_souls@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/young warriors_souls

Taller de Palabra y Reflexión

Words and Refelction Workshop

Cada Jueves/Every Thursday 8pm-10pm

El objetivo de este taller es gozar y aprovechar de la fuerza espiritual e intelectual que se obtiene del haber escuchado con atención, respeto, y tolerancia, así como expresarse con la plenitud del sentimiento y la seguridad de lo razonado. Todos estan bienvenidos!!! Conducido por Manolo Ceballos y Cuco.
The goal of this workshop is to allow participants to voice their opinions using their spirituality, intellect, reasoning and emotion while listening to others, being respectful and tolerant. All are welcomed! Facilitated by Manolo Ceballos and Cuco.

Reiki Healing Circle

Every 3rd Saturday of the Month 4:30pm-6pm

Reiki healing is an energy hands-on practice that utilizes life force to spark the body's inborn ability to heal. Some benefits are: the release of stress, migraine decrease, physical pain reduction, better immune system and extra energy. Must call ahead of time to make reservation with facilitator Gloria Brill at 661.400.8299.