Philadelphia Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Today is not only Guatemala's Independence day but is also the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. If you are looking for some fun, educational, and/or interesting activities to do in honor of your child's heritage check gophila.com's latest press release highlighting Hispanic Heritage Month activities. Here's the link:

http://www.gophila.com/Go/PressRoom/pressreleases/From_Parades_to_Poetry_Readings_Hispanic_Heritage_Month.aspx

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Feria Del Barrio

The 26th Annual Feria Del Barrio takes the fiesta to the streets of Philadelphia. This exciting event is hosted by Philadelphia's world-class Latino arts institution, Taller Puertorriqueno. The day is chock full of Latino music and dance acts. Food is being provided by local Latino restaurants and crafts and games will be there to entertain the children. It all happens Sunday September 20th. For all the details click here:

http://www.tallerpr.org/getdoc/bdf65e3a-246d-4205-9cbf-e5728dcea57d/.aspx

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Festival Hispano

The 15th Annual Festival Hispano will take place in Millsboro, DE this Sunday. The festival features a Guatemalan Marimba music and dance group. The event runs from noon to 6pm and is free. To learn more click here:

http://www.yosoydelmarva.com/elcentrocultural/site/index.html

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Adoption and School Assignments

If you are already dreading school assignments like "the family tree" check out Christine Mitchell's Adoption Awareness in School Assignments. It is a 12 page pamphlet that identifies problematic assignments for adopted children and offers constructive ways for parents and educators to address them. Here's the link:

http://www.adoptionpolicy.org/Adoption_Awareness_Schools.pdf

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Smithsonian's Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off

The Smithsonian is planning a celebration for the whole family to mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month. Their website states:

The day includes craft-making and art activities, music and dance performances, storytelling, and bilingual tours...The theme is “Living in Many Worlds,” which explores the dynamic intersection of family, history, and cultural identity.

To learn more about this free event click here:

http://latino.si.edu/newsevents/

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Phillies Latino Family Celebration

The Philadelphia Phillies are throwing a fiesta for all their Latino fans. There will be Latino music, dancers, food, and fun! Not to mention discounted tickets to the Phillies game too. This all happens Wednesday September 2. To get all the details click here:

http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/phi/ticketing/theme/latino.jsp

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Sesame Place's Hispanic Heritage Celebration

Mark your calenders, Rosita's Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration returns to Sesame Place. The fiesta takes place September 19&20th. To learn more click here:

http://www.sesameplace.com/sesame/pa/eventdetail_sept_rosita_heritage.aspx

If you want to take advantage of the group discount post to our yahoo group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/phillyguatemalanadoptivefamilies/

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