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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