Spanish Chat: ONLY IN AMERICA
* HUNGRY BEAR IN STICKY SPOT WILDLIFE officers in Colorado rescued a bear after it crept into a Pepsi warehouse and drank four gallons of syrup.The small bear was found in a corner after gorging itself on raspberry-tea syrup used in drinks dispensers for two days. Wildlife workers sedated the bear with a tranquilliser dart.Bill Schulle, warehouse co-ordinator at the Pueblo Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, said: ``We've had raccoons, a possum once, and birds, but never a...
AGENCY PLANS `SPANISH CHAT' HISPANICS' CONCERNS AND JOB OPENINGS TO BE EVENT'S FOCUS
Hoping to reach out to the city's growing Hispanic population, the Bristol Community Organization Inc. plans to hold a two-hour ``Spanish Chat'' Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. The goal is to give local Hispanics a chance to voice their concerns and to have a venue to distribute information about municipal employment opportunities. Also up for discussion is a Hispanic cultural event this summer at Rockwell Park and the possibility of reactivating the Hispanic Advisory...
Spanish Chat: Gathering spots open on Grant, Hyde Park
Montrose entrepreneurs are creating several blocks of trendy gathering spots along Grant and Hyde Park streets. At 2409 Grant, Danny Dang is building a 7,800-square-foot complex that will include a Vietnamese-Chinese restaurant, a bookstore and cafe, a hair and nail salon, and a real estate company. The complex is scheduled to open April 14. Dang, who recently sold his Hollywood convenience stores, is calling the complex "Hollywood." It has an olive green...
Spanish Chat: Libraries host Hispanic heritage events
The Johnson County libraries are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with exhibits, crafts, discussions, dancing, music, art and stories for people of all ages.The main event is the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta from 4 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Oak Park Library, 9500 Blue Jacket in Overland Park.The Fiesta is geared toward members of the Hispanic community who are new to the area and to anyone who is interested in learning more about Hispanic Heritage. The event also helps community members...