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Dear Members,

The PRSCA is having a monthly meeting on Monday, June 30 2008
at the Inza Cafe in Scottsdale (Shea Blvd & Loop 101, NW corner)

The Agenda for this meeting includes planning for October picnic and December Gala.

Time: 5:00 PM

We hope to see you there!

Miguel Rivera
President

Written by Gretchen Mouser
According to researchers, the evening of June 23, St. John's Eve, is the eve of celebration before the Feast Day of St. John the Baptist. The Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:36, 56-57) states that John was born about six months before Jesus, therefore the feast of John the Baptist falls on June 24, six months before Christmas. This feast day is one of the very few saint's days to mark the anniversary of the birth, rather than the death, of its namesake.

St. John's Eve, or “Noche de San Juan” as it is known to many of us, is celebrated in many countries such as Spain, Ireland, Scandinavia, France, Caribbean Islands and of course Puerto Rico. Some of the traditions and beliefs of this celebration night include the lighting of the bonfires, prayers, music, singing, and dancing. Also, that at the stroke of midnight on St. John's Day, the waters are blessed and possess special powers, including curing sickness, giving beauty, improving fortune, aiding in fertility, increasing agricultural production, and warding off evil.

In Puerto Rico, healers and voodoo priests were commonly seen walking along the beach chanting with incense lanterns and herbs cleansing away these evil spirits. The rituals associated with water date back to ancient civilizations, including old Egypt and its unity with the Nile River. Fire is also a purifying element. Bonfires are lit on the eve of Saint John's Day and some people leap over them believing it will purify them and prevent ailments. This custom allegedly was very common in ancient Rome

You may remember another tradition of Puerto Rico, in which you walk backwards toward the beach and do back flips in the water at exactly midnight. This ritual is supposed to bring good luck and keep evil away throughout the year. Just how many flips one must do is uncertain, with some sources indicating 12 flips, which coincides with midnight and the months of the year, while other sources say seven; it is up to you how many you do.
 
As a child, I recall being terrified of going into the sea at night but more so of not following tradition and having demons chasing after me for the rest of the year, so I would only do three fast flips and ran out of the water as quickly as I could. As I got older, it was fun waiting with anticipation the countdown for midnight (like a New Year’s eve) holding hands and walking backwards into the sea with friends and family (most of them already drunk, lol), and competing with others at the beach for the biggest bonfire around the shore. It was a magical night, full of so much excitement and mystery that indeed you could see those evil spirits flying away, unable to stop the thousands of blessings and positive vibrations surrounding our little island of Puerto Rico.

 
In Arizona, while we do not have a sea nearby to flip backwards into, we do have Nury Hernandez and her enthusiasm in keeping tradition alive. Lets show her our support by coming and celebrating “Noche de San Juan” with music, dancing and food.

***This event is presented by Ballet Folklorico Afro-Areyto***

When: Saturday, June 28, 2008
Where: Olive Branch
              3231 S Mill Avenue
              Tempe AZ 85252
Time: 8pm to 2am
Cost: $10.00 per person (21 & over)
***This event is presented by Ballet Folklorico Afro-Areyto***

RECUERDA
NOCHE DE SAN JUAN
28 DE JUNIO 2008
OLIVE BRANCH
SOUTHERN & MILL
8:00PM - 2:00AM
21&OVER

SALSA,MERENGUE,BACHATA
EN VIVO
BELLY DANCER
VERONICA
SALSA PROFESIONAL
JAIME Y TINA

NURY
480-755-2402
COMIDA DE PR

DOMINGOS DE MATINEE
OLIVE BRANCH
SOUTHERN & MILL

DOMINGOS FAMILIAR
DOMINGOS DE MATINEE
OLIVE BRANCH
SOUTHERN & MILL

COMIDA DE PR
ARROZ CON GANDULES,ARROZ BLANCO,HABICHUELAS,
CARNE FRITA,POLLO FRITO,POLLO GUISADO,
ALCAPURRIAS,EMPANADILLAS,TOSTONES REYENOS,PASTELES
Y MUCHO MAS

NURY
480-755-2402
602-454-9060








JUEGOS DE DOMINO
BINGO
BAILA SALSA,MERENGUE,BACHATA

TRAE TODA TU FAMILIA

NURY
480-755-2402
602-454-9060

ALL RIGHT MI GENTE HERE WE GO I AM PLANNING THE 3RD ANNAUL PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL IN APRIL OF 2009 . AND PLEASE KEEP IN MIND I AM OPEN FOR ALL COMMENTS AND FEEDBACKS THERE IS NOTHING NEGATIVE ABOUT PRODUCING THE PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL . THE NEGATIVITY COMES FROM THE SUPPORT OF MY PEERS
I AM ONE PERSON AND I AM SEEKING POSITIVE PEOPLE WHO CAN HELP AND MAKE THE 3RD ANNUAL PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL ANOTHER SUCCESS .WITH THE HOTTEST DAY OF THE YEAR WE HAD A TOTAL OF 1350 PEOPLE. KNOW I CAN SAY WEEEPA MI GENTE BORICUA THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT. SO PLEASE CONTACT ME DIRECT AT DJFREDDIE29@YAHOO.COM FOR I WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY ONE IF I AM NOT CONTACTED DIRECT. MUCH LOVE TO THE PUERTO RICAN SOCIAL CLUB.Y QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO,,,,,,,,,,

                   BALLET FOLKLORICO AFRO-AREYTO
                              PRESENTA

                            POR 5TO. ANO
                         NOCHE DE SAN JUAN

                      SABADO 28 DE JUNIO 2008

                           OLIVE BRANCH
                         3231 S. MILL AVE.
                           TEMPE,AZ 85282

                         8:00PM - 2:00 AM
                             21&OVER

                          MUSICA TIPICA
                     SALSA,MERENGUE,BACHATA
                         BOMBA Y PLENA
                          MUCHO MAS

                    COMIDA DE PUERTO RICO

NURY 480-755-2402
grethay2000@yahoo.com

First and upmost I would like to say thank you to all who supported the puerto rican festival. as I see some people are not happy with the event..
Please let me explain every year I take this challenge to provide something for our puerto rican family here in az. I am one person doing the puerto rican festival.I choose not to do it by myself but I have to. I put every thing in place from a to z of course am going to have some mistakes . so mi gente any feed back please contact me direct @ djfreddie29@yahoo.com this is not a web sight for negative comments. much love and thanks to the puerto rican social club.

Here are pictures from the April Picnic hosted by the Puerto Rican Social Club of Arizona, Inc.

http://sochigetto.net/PRSCAZ_Picnic_2008/index.html

Hi Armenta20@aol.com,

I also heard commentaries about this year's festival. It's unfortunate but look where you came to complain. Here you are placing a posting (and a negative one at that) on the Puerto Rican Social Club's BB for an event that this organization did not present.

In all fairness your comments should be directed at the creators and promoters of that event and not those who faithfully carried out the organizations mission statement, which is to "support and enhance the ability of its members, families, and friends to meet their growing social, cultural needs". PRSCAZ was there to support.

In the past this and other organizations have joined together to create events such as you speak about, classy and sociable. And they have been successful in their endeavors to present and offer exactly that.

At the end of any event, it's always a good idea to sit down in retrospect and find out what could have been done better. While your comments are valid, and constructive, don't you feel that they should be directed at Promoter of that event and not those who trying to make a positive difference by their presence and support?

Dj Freddy was the event promoter and his email is: djfreddie29@yahoo.com Perhaps he would welcome your sentiments. What have you got to lose?
Ultimately a negative event like this only serves to make everyone look bad doesn't it.

Accountable

THIS IS THE WORST OF P.R. FESTIVAL I EVER WENT TOO! SORRY BUT THE WATERPARKS ARE ALOT BETTER IN THE HEAT!! USUALLY THEY ARE PLANNED VERY WELL. THE ENTERTAINMENT WAS AWESOME. THE PLACE WAS VERY DIRTY AND HILLBILLY STYLE. IN THE BAY AREA THESE EVENTS ARE VERY CLASSY AND SOCIABLE. NOT ENOUGH BOOTHS TO GET A DRINK IN THIS BAD HOT WEATHER. HOPE THE NEXT ONE IS PLANNED ALOT BETTER.

Hi there,
Check out the Afro Areyto Ballet Folklorico dance group and get a big welcome to AZ. Cya there


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