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Category Archives: UMAVA (United Mexican-American Veterans Assoc.)

Revenge has driven Amezcua ally Barragan to run for the 69th A.D.

Posted on by Posted in 2012 Elections, Democratic Party, Elections, Michele Martinez, Politics, Santa Ana, UMAVA (United Mexican-American Veterans Assoc.) 9 Comments

Santa Ana resident Francisco J. Barragan is finally getting the chance to avenge his pal Alfredo Amezcua’s brutal loss to Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido in 2010.  Barragan announced yesterday at the Orange County Young Democrats meeting that he is “entering the 69th Assembly District race,” according to the Liberal OC blog.

“After seeing the other candidates I think I have something unique to offer,” Barragan told the Liberal OC. “I wanted to have all the pieces of my campaign in place before announcing, but this meeting pushed up my announcement.” Continue reading→

United Mexican-American Veterans Association holiday lunch and toy drive on Dec. 11

Posted on by Posted in Charities, Entertainment, Latinos, Military, Orange, Santa Ana, UMAVA (United Mexican-American Veterans Assoc.), Veterans, Working Families, Youth Activities 1 Comment

The United Mexican-American Veterans Association plans a holiday lunch and toy drive on Saturday, Dec. 11.

It takes place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at American Legion Post #132, 143 S. Lemon St., Orange.

See http://umava.org or contact Francisco J. Barragan at commander@umava.org.

Set up at 10-11AM.

Event Starts at 11AM.

Please bring a WRAPPED Toy for the Toy Drive (make a note to let us know if it is for a boy or girl).

They will also be conducting a small ceremony – Pledge of Allegiance; Prayer/Invocation; and Oath of Office for new UMAVA Board and Officers.

If you would like to learn more, please reach Elsie Mendez, Events Coordinator at: 714.839.3516 or Board-EMendez@umava.org

UMAVA Meets Every Third Saturday from 9:00- 11:00 AM at the American Legion in Orange, CA