CVN Aug. 2010 page 12
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Continued from page ONE - Atlanta Picnic
Atlanta, Georgia- The Cape Verdeans of Atlanta (CVA) kicked off a successful weekend with a Dance Party on Friday night at Club La Vida featuring music by DJ Guelas to celebrate Cape Verde’s 550th Anniversary. A crowd of about 100 people enjoyed music, dancing and a presentation about the Cape Verdean Islands. CVA committee members including President Glynis Ramos- Mitchell, Joe Ramos, Alcides Vicente, Karen Samedo and Maria Rose hosted the event that continued into the early morning.
On Saturday afternoon, despite occasional thunder showers, more than 200 people attended the CVA annual Picnic at Grant Park in Atlanta. Special guest Cape Verdean Consul Pedro Carvalho and his Attachée Veronica Martins shared with the crowd Cape Verde’s impressive accomplishments since independence 35 years ago. Also, the Consul spoke of the various services provided on behalf of the Cape Verdean government by the Consulate Office in Boston, MA. Consul Carvalho answered many questions about immigration, emigration and how CV-Americans can apply for dual citizenship
Another highlight of the day was when City Councilman Michael Julian Bond presented the CVA with a proclamation from Mayor Kasim Reed declaring July 17, 2010 as Cape Verdeans Day in the City of Atlanta.
The CVA proudly recognized graduating students including Edwin Mitchell from Middlebury College in Vermont, Ana Maria Hazard from the University of California-Berkeley and others. Several Cape Verdeans introduced their businesses and professional services.
Delicious CV food was in abundance including Catchupa made by Lidia Soares, Catchupa de Atum by Glynis Ramos-Mitchell, Pasteles by Abraao De Sousa, Linguica by Joe Ramos, and Alan Sena, as well as gufonguinhos by Renee Pires and Maria Rose. DJ Guelas provided the music for dancing. A fun and So Sabi time was had by all! Viva Cabo Verde na Atlanta!
Every summer twin sister Kyla and Kala Miller come u from New Jersey to spend the summer with grandpa and grandmother Bobby and Shirley Santos of New Bedford Mass. Kyla and Kala love playing soccer with their grandfather whom they adoringly call “Papa”. You really have to see and hear the twins call out to “Papa” to appreciate the love and affection that they have for both their gandparents. CVN gives a pat on the back to the couple for the Month of August..Shirley and Bobby Santos (Trombone’s son) for the wonderful care and love hat they provide to their gandchildren every summer,
Kyla and Kala Summer with “PaPa”
Nick Vicente, Lidia Soares, Al Vicente
Ray de Barros, Steve Rose
Nicolau Gomes attached to the Boston Cape Verdean Consulate Office and a resident of New Bedford is seen here with Prime Minister Jose Neves following a community meeting.
Gee..I only wished they’ve send us the names of these beautiful ladies from Atlanta. Sir Charles Barkley shown below may be interested in making a call from his T-Mobile cell phone.(smile)..Please send us the names of these beautiful Atlanta women and hurry
Atlanta Cape Verdean Association President is the ever lovely Glynis Ramos Mitchell, formerly from the Providence area and one of the people that help get the CVN off the ground together with Alcide Vicente (below). They are now both rich and famous while
Tootsie Russell seen hanging out with Sir Charles Barkley at the Patriots’ Football Stadium
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Cape Verdean music on the green at the National Park in New Bedford ..Go to - www.Coollywood.com
Bob Grace and Bob Fields enjoying the summer in downtown New Bedford. Always good to see you guys.
Sir Charles with Sir Tootsie