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     2006

           JANUARY

                                     Saturday, January 21, 2006    10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

                                     State-wide Conference RIGHTS AND RESPECT FOR IMMIGRANTS: FRAMING THE MESSAGE.
                                     Sponsored by the New Jersey Immigration Policy Network.

                                     Location:  Rutgers University Labor Education Center,
                                     New Brunswick, New Jersey.

                                     For details, visit www.njipn.org


           FEBRUARY

                                     Thursday, February 9, 2006   7:00P.M. -  10:00 P.M.

                                     WETBACK: AN UNDOCUMENTED DOCUMENTARY" - Free film showing and audience
                                     discussion on U.S. immigration policies.
                                     Sponsored by the  LAWRENCE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS.

                                     Lawrence Police and Court Complex.
                                     2207 Lawrenceville Rd. (Rt. 206)


                                     Monday, February 13, 2006   7:00P.M. -  8:30 P.M.

                                     Ask-A-Lawyer Session

                                     Attached is a flyer for the next Ask-A-Lawyer session, Monday Feb. 13. from 7 to 8:30 PM
                                     on the second floor of the Princeton Public Library. This is a free legal clinic, open to all,
                                     and staffed by attorneys who can answer questions about immigration and other legal
                                     matters (traffic violations, unpaid wages, work injuries, domestic violence, landlord
                                     complaints, etc.). Spanish interpretation will be provided.

                                     Adjunto va el volante de la proxima sesion de Pregunte al Abogado, el lunes 13 de febrero,
                                     de 7 a 8:30 de la noche, en el segundo piso de la Biblioteca Publica de Princeton. Estaes
                                     una clinica legal gratuita abierta al publico y atendida por abogados que pueden responder
                                     a preguntas sobre inmigracion y otros asuntos legales (infracciones de trafico, inpago de
                                     sueldo, accidentes de trabajo, violencia domestica, quejas de su casero, etc.). Se prestara
                                     interpretacion al espanol.

                                     ASK-A-LAWYER  flyer ... dePregunte al Abogado elvolante


            MARCH

                                    Monday, March 20, 2006  12:00P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

                                    RALLY FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS in front of the NJ State
                                    House 125 W. State Street, Trenton to oppose the Sensenbrenner Bill and Support the
                                    Kennedy/McCain Bill. Organized by ImmPACT.

                                    DEMOSTRACIÓN POR LOS DERECHOS DEL INMIGRANTE, en frente del Capitolio de NJ
                                    125 W. State Street, en contra de la propuesta Sensenbrenner y en apoyo a la
                                    propuesta Kennedy/McCain. Organizado por ImmPACT (Immigration Public Advocacy
                                    Coalition of Trenton).

                                    For more information - Para mayor información:

                                    unidosporinmigrantes@yahoo.com

                                    www.daywithoutanimmigrant.com

                                    609-516-4119


                                    Monday, March 27, 2006   7:00P.M. -  9:00 P.M.

                                    Public Forum on Immigration
                                    Sponsored by the Lawrence League of Women Voters.
                                    Location:  Auditorium, Lawrence High School
                                                    2525 Princeton Pike, Lawrenceville, NJ

                                    Panelists: Sandra Gunn (Federation for American Immigration Reform, FAIR),
                                                   Ryan Stark Lillienthal, Esq. (immigration attorney),
                                                   Maria Juega (Chair, Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund).


                                    Thursday, March 30, 2006    12:00P.M. -  4:00 P.M.

                                    RALLY FOR THE DREAM ACT, "MARCH FOR A DREAM"
                                    Statehouse Annex,
                                    125 West State St., Trenton.

                                    Organized by Latinos Unidos en Poder (LUEP).
                                    For more information, contact: Steve Jaramillo, LUEP Vice President,
                                    SJaramillo2003@yahoo.com


                                    DEMONSTRACION A FAVOR DEL DREAM ACT, "MARCHA POR UN SUEÑO",
                                    en frente del Anexo del Capitolio del estado de New Jersey,
                                    125 W. State Street, Trenton.

                                    Organizado por Latinos Unidos en Poder (LUEP).

                                    Para mas informacion, contactar con: Steve Jaramillo, LUEP Vice President,
                                    SJaramillo2003@yahoo.com


             APRIL

                                    Saturday - Sunday , April 1 and April, 2, 2006    8:00A.M. -  4:00 P.M.

                                   CONSULADO MOVIL DE GUATEMALA
                                   Lugar: La Iglesia Pentecostal Asamblea de Dios, 65 North Clinton Ave. Trenton
                                             (entre las calles State y Perry)
                                   Fechas: 1 y 2 de abril (Sabado-Domingo)
                                   Horas: 8 AM a 4 PM

                                   El personal del Consulado General de Guatemala en Nueva York vuelve a Trenton el sabado
                                   y domingo, dias 1 y 2 d Abril, para emitir pasaportes, matriculas consulares, registro civil,
                                   asuntos testamentarios, y otra documentacion.
                                   Esta es una oportunidad unica para aquellos que no posean documentacion en vigencia,
                                   ya que podran conseguir un documento de identidad con el que podran abrir una cuenta
                                   en el banco, obtener un numero de contribuyente del IRS, y tramitar cualquier otro asunto
                                   que requiera prueba de identidad.

                                   Para mas informacion llamen at la oficina del consulado en Nueva York: 212-686-3837

                                   CONSULATE OF GUATEMALA
                                   Location: Pentecostal Church Assembly of God, 65 North Clinton Ave. Trenton
                                                 (between State and Perry streets)
                                   Dates: April 1 and April 2 (Sat-Sun)
                                   Times: 8 AM - 4 PM

                                   The staff of the Guatemalan consulate in New York will be returning to Trenton on Saturday
                                   and Sunday, April 1 and 2,
                                   to issue passports, consular ID cards (matriculas), register minors, process estate documents,
                                   and other documentation.
                                   This is a unique opportunity for those without current documents to obtain an ID that can be
                                   used to open a bank account, obtain a Tax ID number (ITIN), and other transactions that 
                                   require proof of identity.

                                   For more information call the consulate office in New York: 212-686-3837


                                  Wednesdays, from April 5 through May, 17, 2006    7:00P.M. -  8:30 P.M.

                                   CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
                                   Location: Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton
                                   Frequency: Wednesdays, from April 5 through May 17
                                   Time: 7 - 8:30 PM

                                    If you have been a legal U.S. permanent resident (have your green card), and have applied
                                    to become a citizen, or are planning to do so, these free classes, taught in English by community
                                    volunteers, would help you prepare for the citizenship test.

                                    CLASES DE CIUDADANIA
                                    Lugar: Biblioteca Publica, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton
                                    Frecuencia: Los Miercoles del 5 de abril al 17 de Mayo
                                    Horas: 7 - 8:30 de la noche
                                    Si Ud. ha sido residente legal en Estados Unidos (tiene su tarjeta verde) y ha solicitado hacerse
                                    ciudadano, o piensa
                                    hacerlo, estas clases gratuitas, impartidas en ingles por voluntarios comunitarios, le ayudaran
                                    a prepararse para el examen de ciudadania.

                                    Sponsors/Patrocinadores: Latin American Task Force, Princeton Public Library, LALDEF


            MAY, 2006

                                    The College of New Jersey - PUBLIC ISSUES SUMMIT ON IMMIGRATION

                                     Date/Time:  Tuesday, May 23, 2006   6:30-9:30 P.M.
                                     Location:  on the TCNJ Campus

                                     Keynote:  Assemblyman Bill Baroni

                                     Join citizens from the region in a face-to-face dialog on immigration policy.

                                     A light dinner will be served.

                                     Sponsored by the College's Leadership in Public Afairs Program, The Times of Trenton, and
                                     the Lawrence League of Women Voters. Supported by the Princeton Area Community Foundation.

                                     Please pre-register online at http://publicleaders.tcnj.edu/


 

           JUNE, 2006

                                 Next  Ask-a-Lawyer session

                                   Date/Time: Tuesday, June 6, 2006   7:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

                                   Location: Princeton Public Library
                                   Second Floor
                                   65 Witherspoon Street


                                   This is a free legal clinic, open to all, and staffed by attorneys who can answer questions about immigration
                                   and other legal matters (traffic violations, unpaid wages, work injuries, domestic violence, landlord complaints,
                                   etc.). Spanish interpretation will be provided. First come, first served, so early arrival is recommended. A flyer
                                   is attached. Please post an distribute widely.

                                   Ask_a_Lawyer_Flyer


                                   La proxima sesion de Pregunte al Abogado

                                   Sera el martes 6 de junio, de 7 a 8:30 de la noche, en el segundo piso de la Biblioteca Publica de Princeton,
                                   65 Witherspoon Street.

                                   Esta es una clinica legal gratuita abierta al publico y atendida por abogados que pueden responder a preguntas
                                   sobre inmigracion y otros asuntos legales (infracciones de trafico, inpago de sueldo, accidentes de trabajo,
                                   violencia domestica, quejas de su casero, etc.). Se prestara interpretacion al espanol. Se atendera en orden de
                                   llegada por lo que se recomienda llegar pronto. Se adjunta un volante con el ruego de que lo distribuyan y lo
                                   exhiban lo mas posible.

                                  De_Pregunte_al_Abogado


                                                                                 Latino Vision Council Presents
                                                                                         2nd IMMIGRATION FORUM
                                        “Strengthening Community Resources by Understanding the Complexities of Immigration Issues”

                                                                              Date: Thursday, June 29, 2006
                                                                              Time: 9:00 a.m.-12 Noon.
                                                                         Location: United Way of Greater Mercer County
                                                                                         3131 Princeton Pike Building 4
                                                                                         Lawrenceville, New Jersey
                                                                      Moderator:  Martiza Raimundi-Petroski

                                                               EXPERT PANEL: Maria (Charo) Juega, Chair, Latin American Legal Defense & EducationFund  
                                                                                        J. Carlos Avila, Coordinator of Immigrant's Public Advocacy Coalition of Trenton,                                                                                         NJ, [ImmPact,NJ]  Ryan Stark Lilienthal, Esq, President, Ryan Stark Lilienthal
                                                                                        Law Office,LLC
                                                                
                                                                  Registration: Call Elly Mateo 637- 4919



                         July/August

                                                    CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

                                                    Donde ? BIBLIOTECA DE PRINCETON, SEGUNDO PISO, 65 WITHERSPOON ST, Princeton

                                                    Cuando? Domingos, A partir del día 9 de Julio hasta el 27 de Agosto, 2006.
                                                    Hora ? 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

                                                    Inscripción: Iglesia de St.Paul después de la misa comunicarse con Damian Lopez
                                                                      Tel. (609) 802 2619 o dejar un mensaje en la contestadora para Monica
                                                                      o Betty Mayorga : telefono (609) 716 8514

                                                    El éxito del programa depende de ti, inscríbete y asiste a las clases. Vamos anímate!!!


                                                    ENGLISH CLASSES

                                                    Where ? PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRAY, 2ND FLOOR, 65 WITHERSPOON ST.
                                                    When? Sundays, starting July 9th until August 27h, 2006.
                                                    Time ? 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

                                                    Registration: At St. Paul’s church after the mass with sister Ligia or Damian Lopez
                                                                        or leave message for Monica   or Betty Mayorga at their answering
                                                                        machine (609) 716 8514.

                                                    You can learn, give us your time and we will give out all our efforts!!!


                              CITIZENSHIP WORKSHOP/TALLER DE CIUDADANIA
                              SPONSORED BY CONGRESSMAN RUSH HOLT/PATROCINADO POR EL CONGRESISTA RUSH HOLT


                              WHEN - CUANDO: SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2006 - SABADO 19 DE AGOSTO, 2006

                              TIME - HORARIO:  10 AM - 3 PM

                              LOCATION - LUGAR: MERCER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST WINDSOR CAMPUS,
                                                1200 Old Trenton Rd. West Windsor NJ

                              Free assistance with the completion of citizenship applications, and information about the citizenship
                              process.
                              Pre-registration required . For more information call (877) 452-5333.

                              Ayuda gratuita con su solicitud de ciudadania, e informacion sobre el proceso de como obtener la
                              ciudadania americana.
                              Hace falta registrarse con antelacion. Para mas informacion llame al (877) 452-5333.


           SEPTEMBER                                    

                                     THURSDAY, September 7, 2006  11:00A.M.
  
                                    .
IMMIGRANT CIVIL RIGHTS RALLY 
                                    
. DEMONSTRACIÓN POR LOS DERECHOS CIVILES DE LOS INMIGRANTES            

         

                                                                                        CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

                                                            BIBLIOTECA DE PRINCETON, SEGUNDO PISO, 65 WITHERSPOON ST

                                                           Domingos, A partir del día 17 de Septiembre al 19 de Noviembre, 2006.

                                                                                              4:00 – 6:00 pm.

                                                  Inscripción: Iglesia de St.Paul después de la misa comunicarse con Damian Lopez Tel. (609) 802 2619
                                                                    o dejar un mensaje en la contestadora para Monica o Betty Mayorga : telefono (609) 716 8514

                                                                                         FREE ENGLISH CLASSES


                                                            PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRAY, 2ND FLOOR, 65 WITHERSPOON ST.

                                                             Sundays, starting September 17 through November 19, 2006.

                                                                                               4:00 – 6:00 pm.

                                                  Registration: At St. Paul’s church after the mass with sister Ligia or Damian Lopez or leave message
                                                                      for Monica or Betty Mayorga at their answering machine (609) 716 8514.

 

                        WEDNESDAY, September 27, 2006 7:00P.M. - 8:30 P.M.

                        
Ask-A-Lawyer, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. - Second Floor

                        This is a free legal clinic, open to all and staffed by attorneys who can answer questions about immigration and other
                        legal matters (traffic violations, unpaid wages, work injuries, domestic violence, landlord complaints, etc.). Spanish
                        interpretation will be provided.


                        No pre-registration necessary.

                        MIÉRCOLES, 27 de Septiembre del 2006 7 a 8.30 de la noche

                        Pregunte-al-Abogado, Biblioteca Pública de Princeton, 65 Witherspoon St. - Segundo Piso

                        Esta es una clínica legal gratuita abierta al público y atendida por abogados que pueden responder a preguntas sobre
                        inmigracion y otros asuntos legales (infracciones de tráfico, inpago de sueldo, accidentes de trabajo, violencia doméstica,
                        quejas de su casero, etc.). Se prestará interpretación al español.


                        No hace falta registrarse antes.

                        Sponsors/Patrocinadores: Latin American Task Force, Princeton Public Library, LALDEF


           OCTOBER

 

Public Forum
National and Local Policy Perspectives on Immigration


Sunday, October 29, 2006

Community Room
Princeton Public Library
65 Witherspoon St, Princeton

3:00-5:00 p.m

A panel presentation will explore the background issues, the latest political developments surrounding
immigration, and the impact on government policies, at the national and local levels, of the realities
of the shifting demographics and growing cultural diversity in our region.
A question-and-answer session will follow.

Invited Panelists:

Rep. Rush Holt
(NJ 12th Congressional District)

Marisol Conde-Hernandez
(Latino Reform Youth Council)

Regina Collinsgru
(Founder and Vice President, Riverside Business Association)

David Verduin
(President, Coalition of Business Owners and Landlords, Riverside, NJ)

Victoria Airgood, Robert Duncan and William Wakefield
(Immigration Reform Advocacy Group, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Princeton, NJ)

Free Admission

Co-sponsored by

The Princeton Public Library

and

The Latin American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Inc

PO Box 80, Princeton NJ 08542

For more information call: (877)452-5333

www.LALDEF.org


                        FERIA DE LA SALUD

                        Sábado, 28 DE OCTOBRE, 2006
                        9:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
                        Community Park School
                        372 Witherspoon Street, Princeton


               NOVEMBER

LRYC Semi-Annual Leadership Retreat

Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19.

Burlington Meeting House, Burlington, NJ.

Information Packet  


                                       CITIZENSHIP CLASSES

                                       Location: Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St. Princeton
                                       Frequency: Wednesdays, from October 4 through November 29
                                       Time: 7 - 8:30 PM

                                       If you have been a legal U.S. permanent resident (have your green card), and
                                       have applied to become a citizen, or are planning to do so,  these free classes,
                                       taught in English by community volunteers, would help you prepare for the
                                       citizenship test.

                                      
No pre-registration necessary.

                                       CLASES DE CIUDADANIA

                                       Lugar: Biblioteca Publica, 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton
                                       
Frecuencia: Los Miercoles del 4 de Octubre al 29 de Noviembre
                                       Horas: 7 - 8:30 de la noche

                                       Si Ud. ha sido residente legal en Estados Unidos (tiene su tarjeta verde)
                                       y ha solicitado hacerse ciudadano, o piensa hacerlo, estas clases gratuitas,
                                       impartidas en ingles por voluntarios comunitarios, le ayudaran a prepararse
                                       para el examen de ciudadania.

                                       No hace falta registrarse antes.

                                       Sponsors/Patrocinadores: Latin American Task Force, Princeton Public Library, LALDEF

         

                                      CLASES DE INGLES GRATIS

                                      BIBLIOTECA DE PRINCETON, SEGUNDO PISO, 65 WITHERSPOON ST.
                                      Domingos, A partir del día 17 de Septiembre al 19 de Noviembre, 2006. 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
                                      Inscripción: Iglesia de St.Paul después de la misa comunicarse con Damian Lopez
                                      Tel. (609) 802 2619 o dejar un mensaje en la contestadora para Monica o Betty
                                      Mayorga : telefono (609) 716 8514

                                      FREE ENGLISH CLASSES
                                      PRINCETON PUBLIC LIBRAY, 2ND FLOOR, 65 WITHERSPOON ST.
                                      Sundays, starting September 17 through November 19, 2006. 4:00 – 6:00 pm.
                                      Registration: At St. Paul’s church after the mass with sister Ligia or Damian Lopez
                                      or leave message for Monica or Betty Mayorga at their answering machine (609) 716 8514.



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