Tag: Las Comadres para las Americas

Comadres' Accomplishments, Events

Celebrate YOUR Accomplishments

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Greetings,

Las Comadres wants to celebrate YOUR accomplishments  — a new job, a promotion, a graduation, a work anniversary. We’d love to know if you ran in a marathon, published a book, raised money for a local shelter, were elected to public office, etc etc.

Please register Your accomplishment here:   https://forms.gle/Y9EZUbFZ2CtymYvT6

Las Comadres celebrates its members’ accomplishments every month. These listings are for congratulatory purposes only. We are not endorsing any products, services or candidates for public office.  

DEADLINE to be included in next month’s announcement is July 30.To view last month’s accomplishments, visit here:    https://comadresconnect.blogspot.com/2023/06/las-comadres-celebrates-its-members.html

Thank you in advance for sharing.

Maria C. Ferrer
Executive Director
Las Comadres Para Las Americas 

Facebook / LinkedIn / YouTube: 
@LasComadresParaLasAmericas
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Twitter: @ReadLatinoLit

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Events, Local Event

Rudy Ruiz Wins Texas Institute of Letters Award

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CONGRATULATIONS to award-winning author RUDY RUIZ,
one of the sponsors for Las Comadres’ 2023 Worldwide Comadrazo. 

Rudy’s book, VALLEY OF SHADOWS, has won the Texas Institute of Letters Award for Best Book of Fiction.  

The novel sheds light on the dark past of injustice, isolation, and suffering along the U.S.- Mexico border.

AND! more congratulations are in order as he just sold his next novel, THE BORDER BETWEEN US, to Blackstone Publishing. The book is due out in September 2024.

“It’s wonderful to build momentum with readers and fans of literary fiction,” Rudy Ruiz states. “I’m particularly excited to share this novel with them. I’ve been working on it for the past decade. While fictional, it draws inspiration from my experiences coming of age on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border as well as in the Northeast.”

THE BORDER BETWEEN US is narrated in first person by a character named Ramón Lopez, whom the novel follows from childhood to adulthood. Ramón is a sensitive and gifted child who wholeheartedly embraces the American Dream. Growing up as a first-generation American along the US-Mexico border in the 1970’s and 80’s, he is inspired by his father’s optimistic ambition and tireless drive. But as his family’s prospects are battered by poor decisions and a bad economy, Ramón’s aspirations and ideas lead him in a direction which diverges from that of his family.

Read the press release for the new novel here:  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rudy-ruizs-border-between-us-130900558.html

Visit Rudy’s website here:  https://rudyruiz.com/

 

Maria C. Ferrer
Executive Director
Las Comadres Para Las Americas

 

Events, Las Comadres Kitchen

Cocinando with Las Comadres

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Las Comadres Kitchen/ Cocinando with Las Comadres

Join La Comadres Para Las Americas and Lola’s Cocina for a culinary experience where we’ll explore the art of crafting refreshing aguas frescas just in time for summer! 

Agua frescas are traditional Mexican drinks made with water, sugar, and fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds, grains, or flowers. The ingredients are blended together to create a refreshing beverage that can be served over ice – it’s a great alternative to super sweet soft drinks and juices and also works well as the base for cocktails! 

WHAT: In this one-hour virtual workshop, you will be immersed in the vibrant world of traditional Mexican beverage-making and master the technique of blending, straining, and sweetening your homemade drinks to perfection. 

DATE: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

TIME: Check your time zone: 5pm PST/ 6pm MST/ 7pm CST/ 8pm EST & PR

Be sure to tune in at the right time! Class will last approximately 1 hour.

WHO:  Hostess Lola Wiarco Dweck of Lola’s Cocina

REGISTER required:  
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtf-mrrjouHdy45hBNUAEZsygASN6NQqPZ

(IMPORTANT!  you will receive a PERSONAL zoom link to use for the meeting. Save it.)

 

ABOUT OUR HOSTESS: LOLA WIARCO DWECK
Lola is a Mexican-American recipe developer, writer, and cooking instructor who loves sharing her culture with the world. Lola develops original recipes for national brands and teaches themed cooking classes while educating her audience about Mexican food and travel through her blog, Lola’s Cocina. Her online marketplace, Lola’s Mercadito, specializes in gourmet and personally curated items that celebrate Mexico. Visit her at www.lolascocina.com.

 

 

Events, Speakers Series

Golf Anyone?

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Hola Comadres,

Ever thought about playing golf? Already play and love it? Thinking of practicing your full swing; back swing…oh wait that tennis…shows you what I know about golf. Why not get some info about the game from the ONLY LATINO Golf Course Owner, Juilia Baez Prebula. Check out our interview with her and feel free to contact her directly for more information!

Julie Baez Prebula