Weekly Update



 

International Events



Early Bird Registration ends MAY 12th!
Don't miss out on the DISCOUNT!

Participating in WorldFest is a wonderful opportunity to present your services and goods to over 100,000 people over Labor Day Weekend. For Applications go to our website www.louisvilleky.gov/international or click the links below:

Sponsorship Opportunities

Food Vendor Applications

Craft and Information Vendor Applications

Volunteer Opportunities

General Info
We look forward to seeing you at the Belvedere this Labor Day Weekend! August 29, 30 & 31.


100% Spanish Classes Now Enrolling!
Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes available. 10 weeks for $225.
For class times and more information call 502.214.5966 or visit www.spanishlouisville.com.

Now through May 23
E-Corps, Louisville’s Urban Conservation Corps is taking applications for paid summer internship positions . The work program begins June 3 through August 8. A total stipend of $1,000 will be paid out in two week intervals throughout the 8 week program. If you are a student 17 to 20 years old wanting to learn life skills working in conservation projects this summer with local urban conservation specialists,go to the YouthbuildLouisville website www.youthbuildlouisville.org ,click on E- Corps and Summer Program for a complete job description and application.

Studio S.I.L.K. offers 2 new Belly Dance classes:
May 5 Beginning Belly Dance
Mondays 7:00 p.m.
cost: $100 for 10 classes
May 10 Weight Management Beginning Belly Dance
Saturdays 9:00 a.m.
cost: $100 for 10 classes
On-going Belly Fitness
Mondays 6:00 p.m.
Drop-ins welcome!
For information about classes call 727-5491 or email studiosilk@insightbb.com

Chamba News
May 8
Louisville, Kentucky-based Spanish newspaper Al Dia en America is announcing the upcoming release of its new publication designed to connect metro area businesses with bilingual-speaking workers on May 8. Called “Chamba News”, the insert in Al Dia en America comes in response to requests from many Louisville and Southern Indiana business owners who are trying to fill a need for bilingual (Spanish, English and other languages) employees.
The insert will run monthly editions in Al Dia en America, with focus primarily on the Louisville metro area. Business representatives who want to find out more are invited to a Happy Hour on May 13, 5 -7pm, at Caffe Classico, 2144 Frankfort Ave.

Celebrate Asia Family Day
May 10
Speed Museum, 2035 S. Third Street, 12pm-3pm
Families can enjoy the arts and traditions of countries across Asia including China, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Samoa and Vietnam including traditional music and dance performances, informational displays, hands-on experiences and games. Admission is free. Admission to ArtSparks, Interactive Family Gallery is $5, free to museum members.
For more information call 634-2700 or www.speedmuseum.org


The Idan Raichel Project from Isreal
May,13
For more information call 451- 8840 or email paulad@jcfl.com
Bomhard Theater, Kentucky Center for the Arts


Mosaic Awards
May 14
Honors first generation immigrants and refugees who have made a significant contribution in their profession and the community.
Honorees: Yaya Diallo - Republic if Mali; Irene Litvan, M.D. - Urugray; Luis Scheker, M.D. - Dominican Republic; Lior Yaron - Israel; Resad Paya Pasic, M.D. and Djenita Pasic, Esq. - Bosnia
Cocktail reception 5:30 p.m. Dinner/program 6:30 p.m.
$100/person or $1500/table
For more information call 452-6341


Basic Training for Document Translation
May 17
Catholic Charities is offering this training with an objective to provide information necessary for development of skills and knowledge needed for successful performance of document translations. The training will cover Skill assessment, Practice of translation, Internet resources, Employment opportunities, Legal obligations, Supporting Software, and Professional development. Training will be held at Catholic Charities, 2911 S. 4th St., 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. $50.00.

Prerequisite: Ability to understand, read and write at least one language other than English.
For more information and/or to register go to www.ccmrsky.org Interpreter Services tab.

May 17
UofL Spanish Professor Rhonda Buchanan will present "Quick Fix: Sudden Fiction" by Ana María Shua at the Cuban coffee house Cachito Mío (11316 Maple Brook Drive). The book is a bilingual anthology of short short stories by the Argentine author Ana María Shua, translated to English by Rhonda Dahl Buchanan and illustrated by the Russian artist Luci Mistratov.(502) 426-3544. 4-5:00 p.m.
This book presentation is free and open to the public.

Ride With Israel @60
May 18
Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, 12pm-5pm
A 19.48 mile bicycle ride, starting and ending at the Jewish Community Center. A 3.8 mile route will be available for bikers and walkers. When they complete the course, they'll be able to join in a big outdoor family party celebrating Israel@60 at the Center.
For more information call 451-8840 or www.jccoflouisville.org

Abbey Road on the River
May 22-28
Belvedere, Fifth and Main streets downtown.
If you are a Beattles fan, then this is the event for you! Bring family and friends to enjoy good food, activities and great music.
For more information call 216-378-1980 or www.abbeyroadontheriver.com


Kentucky Reggae Festival
May 24 - 25
Water Tower, River Road & Zorn Ave. 2 - 11 p.m.
www.bisig.com 583-0333


Irish Society of Kentuckiana monthly meeting
June 5
Common Wealth Bank, 268 N. Hubbard's Lane, Louisville, 7:30 p.m.. Guest speaker: Dakota L. Hamilton, D. Phil (Oxon) Topic:Holding up in Britain in World War II. The Irish Society of Kentuckiana is a non profit organization established to promote Irish heritage, culture and freindship. The Society offers exposure to Irish heritage and preserves, enhances, and fosters pride in Irish ancestors. You do not have to be Irish to attend. For more information and directions visit the website at www.irishkyana.org.


Sudanese Graduation Event Coming in June
June 7
Join us for the 3rd Annual Sudanese Scholars Celebration. The Sudanese Refugee Education Fund will recognize five students who have earned bachelor's degrees during the 2007-08 school year, as well as one student who has earned an associate's degree. The group includes the first Didinga woman in the United States to earn a college degree. A reception will follow the ceremony, which is open to the public.
Resurrection Episcopal Church, 4100 Southern Parkway
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Job Opportunities

Swift & Company is looking for a Bi-Lingual Trainer/Translator. Full time, 1st or 2nd shift.
Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Computer knowledge required.
  • Attention to detail required.
  • Ability to speak, write and translate to and from English.
  • Personal and professional integrity required.
  • Must be able to communicate fluently and effectively, both written and verbal, in English and either Bosnian, Russian or Vietnamese.

To apply Send your resume to Louisville.hr@jbsswift.com or fax it to 502-566-5031 Attn: Employment Manager