Cesar Chavez Day

Democratic Party Will Lead Cesar Chavez Day

... 6 th St.), 10 a.m. to noon.  After a break for lunch, volunteers will move to the Volunteer Center (the Commons, at 501 E. 13 th St.), to prepare that garden for the growing season.  (Participants are asked to supply their own work gloves and water, and urged to bring protection from the sun.). At 4 p.m. participants will gather at Gough Park to march in memory of Chavez and in support of all workers. At 5 p.m. the crowd will return to the Volunteer Center for a LULAC red cheese enchilada dinner. After dinner at 6 p.m., the documentary “Your Vote is Your Voice, the story of Willie Velasquez,” will be screened. “Velasquez was another legendary figure in the history of Chicano activism,” said Vasquez. “He focused on empowering Hispanics to register and vote - to participate fully and openly in our democracy - at a time when those rights were often denied.”. Magdaleno Manzanarez, vice president of WNMU for External Affairs, will serve as moderator for an open discussion following the film, particularly regarding its relevance to today’s struggles. The Cesar Chavez Day celebration will be sponsored by the Grant County Democratic Party and LULAC Council 8003. ...

Chico Police Bolster Staffing For Possible Cesar Chavez Day Revelry

... that pattern we will not be upset about that.”. Aldridge said in years past the Police Department would staff several additional teams of officers for the anticipated revelry connected to the holiday. He said part of the reason for the decrease in criminal activity may have to do with the department’s “zero tolerance posture,” as well as holding people accountable for their unlawful behavior. “Be responsible. Drink responsibly,” the lieutenant advised. “Have fun but be safe. Have a plan before you start drinking. Have plans at your house parties to keep your partygoers under control.”. A glass ban will be in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday through 6 p.m. Sunday from Big Chico Creek to West Seventh Street and Cedar Street to Flume Street. Chico State University. Chico State and other CSU campuses are closed Friday to give students the opportunity to contribute to their communities and participate in civic engagement. At Chico State University, students plan to honor Chavez’s legacy with a series of events throughout the week, including volunteer opportunities, educational workshops and a march. Earlier this week, the ...

Commemorate César Chávez Day With Action

... scenario, range from $22,000 to $26,000 a year. And, in South Texas, the median is $18,000 a year, that, too, being unfortunately optimistic. Many farm workers are paid “off the books” or not actually paid what the books represent. Many receive less than the $7.25 federal minimum wage; and there is no time-and-half provision for more than 40 hours/week. Within Texas, some 200,000 farm workers migrate around the state during the year. They live in awful migrant housing or camps, often characterized by shacks in which an entire family must live in appalling sanitary conditions. Exposure to dangerous pesticides and herbicides is widespread. Sometimes, workers are charged for their housing or forced to live in local decrepit motel rooms at their expense. Only domestic workers earn less pay than the farm employees. Even though there are some federal laws protecting agricultural employees, they are haphazardly enforced; Congress will not fund sufficient enforcement personnel. Texas’ enforcement of its few laws protecting farm workers is even more pathetic, and scandalous. Making ...

Sj Figures Past, Present And Future

... hungers on us, and now we hunger for justice.". Born in Yuma, Arizona on March 31, 1927, Cesar began working in the fields as a migrant worker after his family was forced to leave their home and travel to California due to the economic hardships of the Great Depression era. Despite having to dropout of school after eighth grade to help support his family, Chavez found a labor union which would eventually become the United Farm Workers of America (UFW). Before doing this, however, the Mexican American labor leader had already helped lead community organizing efforts with the Community Service Organization and served his country as a seaman in the U. S. Naval Forces from 1946 to 1948. After moving his family to Delano, California, he led collaborations with the Filipino members of the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee. in the historic “Delano Grape Strike” which led to more than 5000 workers ...

2017 La Fe Children’s César Chávez Day March Set For Friday

... to teach them about the important and groundbreaking contributions of activist heroes like César Chávez. “César would have been proud to see these little ones becoming tomorrow’s leaders. They are being taught and raised to be confident, educated, and proud voices of their community. Teaching our youth what it means to be a true activist and an informed voter is everyone’s responsibility,” Balcorta added. After the march, the LFPS’ students will release balloons in Chavez’ memory and take part in classroom activities that focus on Chávez’ life and legacy. The children’s march is part of the school’s observation of César Chávez and Social-Justice Month. The LFPS is a public, dual-language immersion charter school based in the heart of El Paso’s historic Segundo Barrio. The school offers its 260-Plus students, most of whom live in this low-income community, an arts, culture, and technology-based curriculum. What:  2017 La Fe Children’s César Chávez Day March. When: 10 a.m., Friday, March 31, 2017. Where: La Fe Preparatory School, 616 E. ...

Birthday Bash, Classes And César Chávez Day Events Set

... card and pose for pictures at a photo booth in the library lobby. To commemorate the event, patrons are encouraged to write short notes to deposit in a time capsule that will be kept at the library and opened at the 50 th birthday in 2057. For more information, call Gaby Jimenez at 388-5548 or visit __link__. Discussion to focus on clutter problems. CAMARILLO - The Camarillo Health Care District will hold a “Conquering Clutter” class from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday at 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite E-117. Professional organizer Lori Gersh will offer tips and tricks to reduce stress and simply your life by reducing clutter around the home. ​Cost to attend is $20 for Camarillo and Somis residents and $24 for others. To register, call 388-1952, ext 100. Event to benefit music education. OJAI - The Ojai Festival Women’s Committee will host a “Live Your Best Life ...

Hundreds Celebrate Legacy Of Cesar Chavez At Las Vegas Festival

... worker anymore. He went back to the fields.”. Contact Kimber Laux at __link__. Follow @lauxkimber on Twitter. ELECTED OFFICIALS REFLECT ON CESAR CHAVEZ. U. S. Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., and North Las Vegas City Councilman Issac Barron attended Saturday's Cesar Chavez Day festival and spoke to the crowd about becoming politicians as Latinos. Barron, who teaches at Rancho High School and has a United Farm Workers flag signed by Dolores Huerta hanging in his classroom, said his father came to the U. S. in the 1940 s as a fieldworker. Kihuen, a Rancho alumnus, said he was 8 years old when his family moved to the U. S. from Mexico. His father was also a field laborer who sought a better life for his family. "My family came to this country because we knew that in America, we could get an opportunity to succeed if we worked hard, if we sacrificed, if we played by the rules and stayed out of trouble.". His parents did all those things, he said, and ...

Cesar Chavez Day To Be Celebrated At Bobby Vega Park

... of March, both believed in working to improve the lives of others. When Bobby died Feb. 7, 2014, he left a legacy of hope for inner-city and at-risk young people, that it was possible to earn a high school diploma and build workplace skills. Led by the nonprofit Southern California Mountains Foundation, the planting of the memorial garden — from 8 a.m. to noon — celebrates Chavez at the park that honors Vega, who was known by some as the “spirit” of San Bernardino. Native, drought-resistant flowers will be planted to help beautify Bobby’s park in front of the mural, according to Sarah Hudson, Americorps project manager and event coordinator. “Serving communities on Cesar Chavez Day is an opportunity to bring the community together,” she said. “We want everyone to have an opportunity to help beautify our community — our hope is to get folks to enjoy our public lands.”. The Americorps program is under the auspices of the Urban Conservation Corps. Both are under the umbrella of the nonprofit Southern California Mountains ...