The Computer Introduction Workshop provided by Rita Mancera, Laura Rodriguez and Kassi Talbot was held on Monday October 31st.

Participant learned a variety of useful computation skills. Topics included internet communications such email and social media (i.e. facebook, skype etc.)  They learned how to sign up for email,browse the Internet and the basic parts of the computer. Instructors stressed the important of properly shutting down a computer and were shown how to do it.

13 people attend the workshop and found it very useful.

On Tuesday November 2nd participants of the Day of the dead workshops made bread of the dead.

Bread of the dead or Pan de Muertos is a sweetened soft bread shaped like a bun, often decorated with bone-like pieces. Pan de muertos is eaten on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), at the grave site or altar. It is eaten As part of the celebration along with the relatives favorite foods. The “bones” represent the lost relative and a baked tear drop on the bread represents sorrow. The bones are ussually in a circle to portray the circle of life.

Participants talked about the differences in their traditions regarding the  making of  Pan de Muertos and in their celebrations.

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The Final altar will be displayed on November 3rd at the Pescadero’s Farmer’s Market from 4-7pm.

Coco Corona and her family

Mayors from San Mateo County  honored the diverse cultures, communities and individuals that contribute to our county. Individuals who are making a difference in the commutity are recognized from businesses, academics, goverment and nonprofits and is sponsored by the San Mateo County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

This year Soccorro Corona was honored by PMAC Chair, Greg Bonaparte,  for her work with the Pescadero  PTA.  Puente staff and board attended the event to support Coco. Congratulations! Puente program director, Rita Mancera, received the award in 2010.