damiato "comunidad hellodel valle."e i'm damian trujillo. and today, a tardeada by teatro vision, plus the hola run, and the consul por un dia, on your "comunidad del valle." male announcer: nbc bay area presents "comunidad del valle" with damian trujillo. damian: we begin today with forgiveness day. that's at the san jose public library. elizabeth castaneda and nancy macias are my guests here on the show. forgiveness day? i mean, what better way to title a program like this. welcome to the show. tell us about forgiveness day. elizabeth castaneda: so, basically the library's going through a lot of different types of access programs they're offering to the public, and so we want people to have access to all their services, all the books, and materials, the online learning services that we offer. and so, we have been starting new programs and just kind of getting them going. and so, the forgiveness program you're referring to,

it's our 2-step program that basically people can return their overdue items during the month of may to get their late fees cleared. so, they don't have to pay for anything. so, as long as they return their books during the month of may. and it's also just to make sure that people feel more welcome to come back to the library and access the programs that they have access to. damian: is that a recurring issue still? i mean, we've been talking about it since you and i were in second grade i think. elizabeth: yeah. i think it has been an issue with a lot of our customers, but since last year when we first implemented our first program where we had people sign up for our summer reading challenge and they had their late fees waved, and we've implemented other programs since then, like our volunteer away your fines program, all those types of programs have been able to welcome a lot of people back. people really do appreciate them, especially those that need access to technology, computers, they need to check out materials for either research, homework, or whatever. damian: okay, and you have a boat-load of other programs, right, at the library, nancy? nancy macias: oh my goodness, so many. damian: yeah. nancy: but since we're talking about, like, fine forgiveness programs, so yes, like elizabeth's saying, right

now we're promoting our 2-step fine forgiveness program, because it is a month long. from may 1 to may 31, bring back your overdue items, all your late fees will be waved. but we have three other programs that are ongoing, and that's our volunteer away your fines program. the name says it all, you volunteer away your fines, any fines, all fines. you can--there's the book replacement program. you lost a book or, you know, just didn't bring back a book, we have a list of books you can choose from, and you can replace your-- damian: oh, i see. go buy a book and then. nancy: exactly. and then, for children, youth under 18, we have the read away your fines program. and so those are kicking off may 1, and we encourage everyone to take full advantage of these programs, because every should take full advantage of library services. damian: no, absolutely. and that leads me to my next question, because with the invention of the internet, we all thought, "wow, who's gonna go to the library now?" but you go to the libraries, we have video of it,

and they're--some of them are packed. i mean, alum rock, the roberto cruz library, that one is packed. elizabeth: well, we have a lot of cultural events. we have a lot of new technology that we're making available to our community, especially through, like, our mobile maker [space] ship, which is, like, this huge 39-foot vehicle that goes out to the community and it gives people access to, like, 3d printers, manual cutters. they learn new kind of science and technology. and the thing is that, you know, we really want people to see libraries in a whole different light. like, we don't want people to think of just the library is for books, but it's--libraries are a place that you can, you know, not only learn from books, but you could also learn from attending programs and through our online services. and the thing is that many people don't know that, and when they don't have access to their library cards, some of those services they don't have access to. and so, in order for them to make sure that their library account is in good standing, we're implementing these programs so we can make sure people have access to all the services, they could always come in, they're always welcome. and especially during the flooding that san jose just experienced, libraries were very important for the communities

in those affected areas. they were the ones that opened their doors. people that didn't have computer access, they're the ones that, you know, that had to go to these libraries to access computers to look at, you know, fill out paperwork or whatever they needed to do online. and so--or communicate with their families. so, it's really important. we can take libraries for granted. libraries are very important for every community, so. and making sure that you have access to all the services, like nancy said, the book replacement program, the read away your fines program, and the volunteer away your fines program, and this month-long program which is the 2-step fine forgiveness program, it's something that we really wanna encourage people to use. damian: all right, and i have a feeling you'll be back and talk about the summer programs, because summer's right around the corner. if you'd like more information, there is the forgiveness day. it's happening may 1 through 31, verdad? any final thoughts, nancy, before we let you go? nancy: no, i just wanna remind everyone that it is your right. exercise your right to access library services. we encourage you to visit san jose public library. there are a total of 24 library locations.

damian: all right, thank you so much. good work. all right, and up next here on "comunidad del valle," the hola run, along with the consul por un dia. stay with us.

along with the consul por un dia. with me on "comunidad del valle" is loren cruz with the mexican consulate of san jose, suzette hernandez is the consul por un dia, and arturo medina's organizing the hola run here in san jose. welcome to the show. loren cruz: thank you very much, damian. damian: loren, introduce us to this young lady. who do we have here with us today? loren: this is suzette hernandez. she's our consul for one day 2017, and we are very glad to announce that this year all of the last contestants were women. they were girls. damian: wow. loren: and we are very glad of this because this is girl power. damian: girl power. so, loren, what--you're the consul por un dia. you're the boss, basically, today. what have you had to do and where are you going after this? suzette hernandez: yesterday, we had, like, a tour all around the-- damian: oh, consul por dos dias, then, huh? go ahead, i'm sorry. suzette: yesterday, we had, like, a tour of what they do in

each department, and today, well, we're on tv, and then tomorrow, we're going to the radio. damian: what's that like to know that you were selected by whatever you wrote must have inspired a lot of people. what's that feeling like? suzette: i think it's, like, very exciting, and i also think that now, 'cause most of the kids at our school, like, they mostly talk english, so i think that now more kids will be inspired to keep learning spanish, 'cause now they know that they could do tons of stuff with knowing spanish. damian: all right, and suzette is a fifth grader over at sherman oaks in san jose, and you'll be running in the hola run this year, and you're inviting a lot of people to come join you. suzette: yes. damian: all right, well tell us about the hola run, arturo, because that's right around the corner. arturo medina: okay, well, first i have to say she also got to meet the mayor. damian: oh, there you go. arturo: so, that was a big deal. well, the hola run, this is the 4th year organizing it. and you know, the effort is to get families out as a whole

together, out and exercising, especially underserved communities like the latino communities, get the kids off of the games and do some exercise, help fight obesity, diabetes, all that, and have fun as a family while you're doing it. and the race has been growing every year. it's gonna be held may 6 at discovery meadows, which used to be guadalupe park, and it's at 9 a.m. and suzette is going to be joining us this year, so we're very proud. the mayor joined us last year, city council member peralez joined us, chief of police. it was a great event. we have some good sponsors in there that are out looking for the community, like first five, cet, the children's discover museum, and chavez supermarkets is helping promote this. there'll be out there. they'll be donating some items for the runners. we're very excited about the event this year.

damian: we saw some of the video. it's a little glitchy there so we'll try to fix that in just a bit. but you're in collaboration, verdad? the consulate is also involved with the hola run. loren: absolutely. the consulate general of mexico in san jose actually wants to invite all of the community to come out and to be involved in these kind of activities to enhance our health as well. and this is not only about health, but also about community integration and about family integration. how much times--how many-- how much time do we have to spend with our family? let's come out all together. these activities also--is also available for young children like suzette, and that's why she wants to actually invite all of the community, the children to come with their parents, to run, to become--to have better health habits as well. and well, to be--to participate as well in this run that is a one day after the cinco de mayo, so we keep celebrating

our traditions, our roots, and the cinco de mayo with this run, with hola run, actually. damian: absolutely. how proud are you about what she wrote and what she's done so far as a consul por un dia? loren: well, suzette is exceptional. she has been selected from more than 25 kids that were selected from different elementary schools in san jose. so, this contest is open to all of the children in san jose, and only the ones with the best grades and leadership in academic performance are selected to be able to participate in this contest. so, she's not only the best at her school, but one of the best in the whole city, and that's why we are very proud of suzette and we're even more proud of her being a woman. and being a girl right now has a lot of different-- well, it creates her a lot more different roles.

and she's not only a leader in her school, but we want her to be a leader as well for all of the other children. and she has been very responsible. yesterday, she issued passports, matriculas, for example. but she's particularly involved in health because she wants to become a doctor, and that's why she's the perfect person to be talking about these kind of activities with hola run for example, because this is a health activity as well. and as a future doctor, suzette is particularly involved in these kind of activities through our ventanilla de la salud at the mexican consulate. damian: all right. well, how inspired are you? what does it make you feel like to hear those words? suzette: well, now i feel like i have a better chance in being what i want to be when i grow up. and like, this is just the beginning of my future.

damian: you're absolutely right. well, thank you for coming, madam consul. thank you for being here. the hola run, again, where suzette will be, there is a 5k run at discovery meadow, and there's a web address for more information. arturo, any final thoughts before we go. arturo: yeah, i wanted to mention, it's also a festival celebrating cinco de mayo, which we will have from about 8 'til noon. and we'll have spanish rock 'n' roll, mariachi, banda. it'll be a very fun day. we're also having a zumba contest. registration, you can do a pre-packet pick up at chavez supermarket on monterey. friday, may 5, 12 to 7, or go to holarun.com and register. damian: all right, thank you all so much. congratulations. all right, gracias. and up next here on "comunidad del valle," the hefas project, stay with us.

damian: the group on "comunidad del valle." itzel sanchez is with us, and also with ana quintero, students at de anza college with the group hefas.

tell us first of all, before you talk about the program that you're having, tell us about hefas itself. itzel sanchez: so, hefas is a program on campus at de anza college. it is a program for undocumented and low-income students. we provide different services so they can achieve their education in a community college and we offer different services. we also provide different workshops, not just for the students, but also for the community. you know, for knowing your rights, the dream act application, and stuff like that. damian: all right, so you're having--tell us about the program you're having that's upcoming. ana quintero: yes, so every year, hefas has host an annual conference, and this year we're having one titled, "build bridges, not walls," where we'll be having three informational workshops, with emphasis on undocumented, but we're trying to reach the entire community so we can promote unity and, like, the importance of community in general. this is a free event. we're gonna be having--providing breakfast and lunch, as well as having fun activities. we're gonna have a pinata, and since it's on friday, cinco de mayo, we're trying to, like,

keep up with the festivities as well. so, while it's gonna be informational, it's also gonna be a lot of fun. damian: so, it's a fiesta at de anza college. ana: you could say that. damian: honestly, itzel, how hard is it for a student who fits the profile to show up to something like this if it's their first time and if they're--you know, they have apprehensions about coming out like that? itzel: yes, definitely. so, i mean, during our current political climate, it's very hard for people to, like, show up at events like this, which is why de anza, the president has shown a lot of support towards the de anza community, and we are trying to make us feel safe. since we are opening not just for undocumented people, but for allies too, so you know, we can under-- have a better understanding of each other. and although it is hard, we just have to understand that we're not the only ones. you know, like, there's not--you're not-- you will not be the only one as an undocumented one. there's like millions of people in this country in the same status. so, i mean, we are there for the students, and not just

for the students, but for their families too. you know, if they need any support, legal support, we can direct them to different resources as well. damian: and is this-- it's an all-day event, or what time can people show up? and also, is it open to non-de anza students, or do you have to attend de anza? ana: yes, so we're trying to, like, reach the entire community, so anybody who's interested, we welcome them to come. it's gonna be on friday, may 5, like i stated, from 9 to 3 p.m. so, we are asking people to register if they are interested, and they can do that by calling 408-864-5559. damian: we'll have it on the screen in just a bit. i mean, that's your-- so, if i'm a student maybe at another college, we won't mention any names, but i'm free to attend. ana: yeah, anyone is welcome. damian: okay. it's--have you seen any changes in the last couple of years in the way the ab 540 students are treated, either on campus or off campus? i mean, i know that the last few months have been terrifying for a lot of people. itzel: definitely. so, i mean, like you said, it is terrifying,

and at de anza college, we do have a lot of support. i actually--i noticed that more people became, like, more united with this whole thing, not just for undocumented, but for other, you know, muslim students and other people of color on campus. they became more close to each other. i noticed that, which is a good thing. it is sad at the same time that something like this had to happen for people to, you know, start getting together and supporting each other. damian: at the same time, i was at the tropicana shopping center in san jose this week, and it's not like the way it used to be. it used to be packed, a lot of people shopping, and eating, and whatnot. casi no veo a nadie. is there that fear factor as well that you've seen? itzel: definitely, definitely. i've seen that, you know, people have come to our office saying, like, you know, "i am afraid to, you know, go out like i used to," which is why we actually have, like, the red cards, the know your rights cards.

so, we try to pass them out, like, for everyone in the community so they can at least know what's going on and know their rights. 'cause that's very important for people to know, especially during this time. damian: is hefas--do you think hefas on campus has become so well-known that it's now just a regular student club like all the other clubs there on campus? ana: well, we're more like actually part of the school, so we're a program from the school, not a club. we used to be a club, but i hope so. i hope we've built a name for ourselves and that we're, like, open enough so that people feel comfortable, and it's, like, known that that's where you go. so, i can't say for sure, but i hope that it is reaching that level. damian: all right, and tell us again, this is on cinco de mayo there at de anza college, the main quad area? ana: it's gonna be in the euphrat museum. damian: okay. ana: which is just a big, orange building. you can just find it really easy. yeah, from 9 to 3 p.m. damian: all right. well, if you'd like more information, we do have that phone number there to give you, and also they are on the de anza college website. there is the link there for more information. any final thoughts, itzel, before we let you go? itzel: no, thank you for having us, and you know,

i really hope people can make it. it is open for the community, not just for undocumented, but even for allies, you know, to see how they can support the undocumented community. so, i just hope to--i just hope people show up and be there. damian: all right, good luck. thank you very much. ana: thank you. damian: all right, and teatro vision joins us next here on "comunidad del valle," stay with us.

at the forefront damiaof chicano theatre.mains rodrigo garcia is the artistic director. he joins us here on "comunidad del valle." welcome to the show again. rodrigo garcia: thank you, thank you. damian: so, you're having a tardeada, first of all, to-- tell us about the tardeada and what are we celebrating? rodrigo: the tardeada is our annual fundraiser where we gather community to raise funds for our programming throughout the year. damian: and what's involved with that? it's from 6 to 8, i know that. tell us what happens at the tardeada. rodrigo: we will have music, we will have a little taste of what the next play is going to be about, about the programming. we have--for this new year, we're having more focus on young

audiences, so we want to present a little taste of what is coming up for youth, as well as the new play, "la muerte baila," that we'll be performing in october. and just an announcement about the--you know, the new changes in teatro vision. there will be music, some jarocho, comida, drinks, and a lot of fun. damian: and so, now is it difficult to do the programming for the year, or is there a waiting list for maybe people, "let me present my obra here at the teatro vision"? rodrigo: well, teatro vision, we produce the plays. so, we choose the material that we're going to produce. and right now, we are working under the model of creating new works. so, we are the ones that are working on the plays that we are wanting to present. we were presenting "macario," we presented for 4 years. this year, we are presenting a new play, but we're already working on the play that we will be producing next year. so, we produce--we produce our own work, and we invite people

to come and submit work, definitely, for consideration. and we also invite people to be part of the plays. we are having auditions on may 20 and 21 at the mexican heritage plaza. and for anyone who's interested to be in our shows, they can contact us and audition. damian: that's for any of the obras that are coming up with teatro vision? rodrigo: yes. damian: well, talk about the one coming up in october. rodrigo: well, "la muerte baila," it's a very, very fun play about dia de los muertos. it's written by rebecca martinez from milagro theatre in portland. and it's a story about the dead who are in the afterlife and who are ready to come to celebrate dia de los muertos with their loved ones, but they cannot exit because someone in the line has some unfinished business. and so, it's a very, very fun play, very interactive, very family-friendly. damian: it sounds like "hotel california,"

the song, un poco. rodrigo: that anyone can--how's it go? damian: "hotel california," te metes and you can't get out. rodrigo: yeah, yeah, yeah. yeah, no, this is more like, yeah, we know that our loved ones live amongst us, just in a different dimension. but again, you know, i'm really looking forward to that play 'cause it's going to be different from "macario," but it's still very, very family-friendly and celebratory of dia de los muertos, with a lot of musica, some jarocho, a lot of fun. damian: how tough is it to be cutting-edge, and you mentioned you kinda wanted to lure some of the younger audience, but at the same time keep the traditions and keep the older audience coming as well? 'cause it's a tough balance. we find it's tough here in tv news, just keeping the old viewers and bringing in the younger viewers. how do you manage to maybe ride that wave, if you will? rodrigo: well, i think you always have to be very sensitive to the new trends. for example, right now, young people are all about social media.

and so for us, the old ones, we don't do much about it. but in order to reach them, we need to do what they're doing. we need to speak their language. so, for example, the workshops that we are conducting, we do live stream on facebook. we invite people to engage either in person or online, which we didn't used to do. so, really, being sensitive to the language that new audiences are using to communicate. you know, it's always the best way to go. never to try to patronize them and think that we know everything, you need to learn from me. they have a lot to teach us and we need to be sensitive to that. damian: and because we as the old folk, we kinda have to adapt to them, tambien, verdad? because we do have to learn how to stream video live, and how to facebook live, and whatnot, otherwise we're gonna be left behind if we're not already. rodrigo: absolutely, and revolutions are started by young people, so we need to be on their side or else

we're gonna be kicked out. damian: and so, more programming throughout the year also? you mentioned the workshops, you mentioned the tardeada, and do you have-- rodrigo: well, we have the new play that we're working on with russell rodriguez, evelina fernandez, the playwright, and we want to invite also people to come and be part of the-- we have a collective songwriting workshop where people will participate in writing the music for the new play. we have two events, one on may 3 at the euphrat museum at de anza college from 6:30 to 9:00, and one at the mexican heritage plaza on may 9, from 6:30 to 9:00. these are open for the public, and they don't need to know anything about music. just bring their experience and their desire to participate, and that's it. so, we have a lot going on and i'm sure we'll have another opportunity to bring more news to you. damian: all right, real quickly, how has your ride been as artistic director there at teatro vision? rodrigo: i just came on board as the new artistic director

beginning of march, and it's an honor. i mean, i'm stepping into the steps of-- damian: plus, you've been there, so you know how it operates. rodrigo: i've been around for over 10 years and been mentored by elisa marina alvarado, founder and former artistic director. so, and she's still around me, so i feel very supported. damian: all right, good luck, gracias. rodrigo: thank you very much. damian: all right, and if you'd like more information there, it is on your screen. the tardeada's on june 1. there's the number to call for more information and also the web address. and now here's what's happening in your comunidad on "que pasa." ♪ ♪ ♪

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