Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 by the calendar. But the character, vibrance and legacy of Hispanic culture lifts and enriches our communities 365 days a year. Hispanic cultural traditions will be in full flower on the lawns and spaces of Yavapai College next Saturday, in a colorful tapestry of music, dance and remem-brance. Yavapai College proudly honors Hispanic Heritage Month with a campus-wide celebration, Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Prescott Campus.

“Hispanic Heritage month symbolizes the strength and resilience of the Hispanic community, highlighting our enduring ability to overcome adversity.” Lisa Raygoza, Director of Yavapai College’s Hispanic Initiative and Community Outreach, explained. “It is standing on our ancestors’ shoulders to transform spaces not traditionally available to all – while witnessing the sacrifices of family, friends, and neighbors in pursuit of a better life.”

For over 50 years, the United States has celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. At Yavapai College, the event will cover the Prescott Campus with games, prizes, Sonoran Hot Dogs, Folklorico dancers and more. Join us for a family-friendly day that honors the deep faith, rich traditions, vibrant celebrations, rhythmic music, bold flavors, and deep connections of our Hispanic community.

Yavapai College’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration takes place Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Prescott Campus, 1100 E. Sheldon Street. Admission is free. For more information on the celebration, please visit: www.yc.edu/ychispanicoutreach

PLEASE NOTE: The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center will also offer a host of activities as part of its Oct. 4 presentation of Eternamente: A Día de los Muertos Spectacular:

• Saturday, Sept. 28 – Children and adults alike are invited to join in a Día de los Muertos SKULL PAINTING CONTEST, 10 a.m. to noon in the sculpture garden adjacent to the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is encouraged.
• Friday, Oct. 4 – At 4 p.m., prior to the Eternamente performance, families are invited to bring items to set up temporary FAMILY ALTARS IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN adjacent to the Performing Arts Center. Admission is free, but space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. One reservation per household, please.
• Friday, Oct. 4 – FOOD TRUCKS outside the Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center, 4 – 7 p.m.
• Friday, Oct. 4 – ETERNAMENTE: A DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION, at 7 p.m. Join us for an homage to Mexico’s rich cultural heritage, Eternamente blends traditional dance with vibrant storytelling that salutes the great Mexican singers of yesteryear such as Vicente Fernandez, Pedro Infante, Lucha Villa, and more. Tickets start at $29, with $10 youth tickets available.
• Friday, Oct. 4 – The J&LLPAC hosts a TEQUILA TASTING AFTERGLOW, with chips and salsa, after the show at approximately 8:30 p.m. $15 per person. Register here.

Or phone: (928) 776.2204.

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Yavapai College operates six campuses and centers throughout Yavapai County and offers over 100 degrees and certificates, two baccalaureate degrees, student and community services, and cultural events and activities. To learn more about YC, visit www.yc.edu.