Food, Music & Soccer for a Good Cause August 7, 2010

On Saturday, August 7, 2010, Brazil vs. US in a soccer match to end poverty. So come on down to Cal Anderson park and help support Bahia Street.

At half-time, enjoy the sounds of the Brazilian-style bateria/percussion group, “Unidos da Samba,” led by Will MacArthur, capoeira by FICA Seattle led by Contra Mestre Silvinho, and joining them will be Brazilian capoeirista and sambista, Francisco Pacifico.

The party continues over at La Spiga (1429 12th Avenue, www.laspiga.com) starting at 3:30pm. There will be a light buffet and drinks for a suggested $15 donation. All proceeds benefit Bahia Street.

For more information:
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=137857492891041&index=1

About:
Bahia Street (www.bahiastreet.org) is a non-profit organization based in Seattle, Salvador, and London, that breaks the cycle of poverty and violence through education. Bahia Street provides high quality education, health and nutrition services, leadership training, and community outreach with the goal of fostering greater equality for impoverished girls and their families living in the shantytowns of Salvador. Because of Bahia Street’s commitment to locally-driven social change, twelve girls have now entered university. With new initiatives focused on high school girls and parental support, next generations of activists are able to successfully work for change for their communities.

Official Website: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/event.php?eid=137857492891041&index=1