For those of you in San Diego this weekend, I have a new event that  Sarah, a Meetup member , asked that  I post on Ritmo Bello.  Below is the information:

Come experience Brazilian culture and support a good cause at
the same time by attending "Keeping the Beat" on Saturday, July
12.  Keeping the Beat is a fundraiser for the non-profit
organization Rhythm of Hope .  Rhythm of Hope is a global
network dedicated to improving the quality of life for people
in marginalized communities in Brazil.  The goal of Keeping the
Beat is to raise $10,000 for Rhythm of Hope.   The evening will
commence at 7:00 pm with a three-course, Brazilian theme
gourmet dinner.  At 9:00 pm a silent auction and raffle will
begin, featuring top-quality artwork, items and services
donated by local artists, businesses and restaurants.  At 11:00
pm the fun really gets started with a DJ spinning Brazilian
music including Samba, Bossa Nova, Brazilian Funk, Forro, and a
taste of Hip Hop.

You must purchase tickets in advance for this at the Rhythm of Hope Website .  You can purchase tickets for the whole evening, or just a portion of the night (just the dinner, or
just the dance party for example).  All proceeds go directly to
Rhythm of Hope to support social projects in Brazil such as
providing clean water and sanitation in rural communities,
helping impoverished favela (slum) youth and providing
education in poor communities.

Event: "Keeping the Beat" a fundraiser for Rhythm of Hope
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2008
Time: Dinner at 7 pm; Silent Auction and Raffle at 9 pm; Dance
Party beginning at 11 pm
Event details and tickets at: www.keepingthebeatsd.com