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,,,,,,,,,,

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

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

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***

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

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You are all invited to our monthly meeting on Sunday, August 10, 2008. We will have the meeting from 3:00pm - 4:00pm. After that, everyone is welcomed to stay and enjoy the delicious food that K-Rico offers.

Date: Sunday, August 10, 2008
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Place: KRico Cafe
          2160 N. Alma School Suite #116
          Chandler, AZ
          Phone # 480-963-9601

I just moved from Jersey to Tucson. Are there any social groups or restaurants here for me? Phoenix is too far and I have little one that I'd like to get into a dance group

hola juan,
bienvenido a arizona, estoy en tempe az pero conozco puertorriquenos en tucson. se esta planificando una actividad puertorriquena en tucson, tengo comida de puerto rico y ballet folklorico afro-areytol. llamame 480-755-2402 y mi email es grethay2000@yahoo.com

MI GENTE GET READY FOR EL GRAN BAILE BORICUA. CELEBRATING THE DISCOVERY OF PUERTO RICO. SAT, SEPT. 20TH FROM 11AM TILL 7.30PM.LOCATED AT SCOTTSDALE RD & MCDOWELL INSIDE THE PAPAGO PLAZA. INSIDE THE TROPICANA.

EVENTS FOR THE DAY, CARLOS RIVAS & MEXSAL A 15 PIECE SALSA BAND.
SYA WITH HER PERFOMANCE OF MI BORIQUEN & MORE
KZINO LIVE REGGAETON
ORGULLO BORICUA- PERFORMING BOMBA Y PLENA
BRIGETTE AND HER DANCE SHOWCASE RITMO CALIENTE

CARRIBEN FOOD VENDOR EL COQUITO
15 BOOTHS WITH INFORMATION
ACTIVITYS FOR KIDS-JUMPERS & MORE

THIS EVENT WILL BE A INSIDE AND OUTDOOR EVENT PLEASE NO OUTSIDE COOLERS
THIS WILL BE A GREAT DAY WHILE WE CELEBRATE OUR DAY ...QUE VIVA PUERTO RICO

FULL SECURITY-PARKING- AIR CONDITION-ALL AGES ARE WELCOME...

FULL SUPPORT FROM THE PUERTO RICAN FAMILY GROUP. THE PUERTO RICAN SOCIAL CLUB-CASA BORIKUA- ALSO THE NEW PUERTO RICAN CONNECTION-GOYA-COORS LIGHT AZPUERTORICANS.INFO-BORICUA ONE- EL CARIBE LATIN CLUB.PLEASE NOTE THAT
SOME OF THE PROCEEDS OF THIS EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO THE PUERTO RICAN SOCIAL CLUB OF AZ. IN ORDER TO HELP WITH THE HOME BASE KIDS OF AZ. MI GENTE ALL SUPPORT IS NEEDE FOR THIS EVENT . ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT ME. @WWW.AZPUERTORICANS.INFO. ALSO FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE UPCOMING EVENT IN TUSCAN AZ. I AM THE ORGANZIZER OF THAT EVENT PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT 602.446.5927. INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASE SOON. GRACIAS..

Hola a todos, soy una mexicana que vivio en Puerto Rico, pero tengo muchos a~os aqui en arizona, espero que me puedan poner al tanto de sus eventos aqui en Arizona, me encantaria participar en sus eventos. Amos la cultura puertorriquena. email me maribr79@yahoo.com

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