Wilmer Valderrama, Senator Alex Padilla

to be honored at the

Multicultural Harmony Red Carpet Gala

“An Evening to Support Bilingual Education”

February 11, 2009, Los Angeles, CA -- Hollywood celebrities and legislatures along with bilingual educators and students will come together to raise funds and support the importance of dual language education as provided by Los Angeles Charter School “Multicultural Learning Center”.

Wilmer Valderrama of “That 70’s Show” and California Senator Alex Padilla will be honored that evening for their tires less support of bilingual and bicultural education. This event will take place on Saturday, February 21st 2009 at 5:15 pm at the legendary Proud Bird in Los Angeles, 11022 Aviation Blvd. Los Angeles, CA  90045.

The Multicultural Harmony Gala aims to recognize individuals who have contributed to the community in a manner that embraces a duality in both culture and language. This year’s “Inspirational Achievement Award” will go to bilingual actor Wilmer Valderrama; and the “Multicultural Leadership Award” will go to Senator Alex Padilla (20th Senate District, California Legislature ). We believe their accomplishments serve as an inspiration to our children who themselves seek to learn living in a multicultural society.

Hosting this evening will be Isabella Cascarano (Secretos), Mario Calderon (Fandemonium), along with celebrities guests including, Yeniffer Behrens (General Hospital), Rick Najera (writer), Jesse Garcia (Quinceanera), Daniel Samonas (Entourage, Disney's Wizards of Waverly Place), Stephen Lunsford (Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight; BRATZ), Brett DelBuono (The Cleaner), Jillian Clare (Miss Behave, Days of Our Lives) and other celebrities to be announced. As part of the festivities the documentary

“THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING BILINGUAL” will begin shooting that evening.

The Multicultural Learning Center (MLC) is a K-8 public charter school with a mission of bringing together a diverse community of learners where cultural and individual differences are the building blocks of academic, social and interpersonal success. The Spanish / English dual model allows children of both language backgrounds to learn side-by-side gaining respect of each other’s cultures and learning to communicate in each other’s languages.  This benefit gala will provide much needed funds for the school to continue teaching and providing an alternate source of education for children seeking academic and bilingual excellence through their dual language program.

For donations, tickets and press passes please call Yeniffer Behrens at 310-728-5230 or visit www.multiculturalharmony.com

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