Downtown fest kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month
“Fiesta! K?onda!” in Spanish is the English equivalent of “What’s Up?” The third annual festival is up for four downtown days, Thursday through Sunday, at the SVRC Marketplace outdoor pavilion. Indoor concerts also are slated on Saturday afternoon.
K?onda, a monthly magazine, organizes the event to mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.
Admission is free, featuring live entertainment and children’s activities. Vendors will offer food, arts and crafts, and clothing with accessories. Start times are 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, extending into sunset.
If a festival patron wishes to get involved in local issues and concerns, at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Delta downtown campus is the monthly meeting of Saginaw LLEAD, Latino Leaders for the Enhancement of Advocacy and Development.
Delta sets busy schedule
Also, our community college is providing a full month of Hispanic Heritage Month programs.
On Monday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m., the kick-off event will occur in the lower west student lounge on the main campus and the student commons at the Downtown Saginaw and Midland Centers. Enjoy delicious food and receive information on upcoming events, including a trivia night, Tejano music celebration, discussion panel and more.
Additional events planned for the month include:
Virtual Hispanic Heritage Trivia
Tuesday, Sept. 19 at noon, Zoom www.delta.edu/HHMtrivia: Please join the student and civic engagement department. We will be awarding various prizes.
Celebrating Historical Hispanic and Latino Figures
Daily, Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
Main Campus, Downtown Saginaw and Downtown Midland Centers: Come view famous Hispanic and Latino figures who have changed the course of history. We will have information on the main campus in the lower west student lounge and at the Downtown Saginaw and Midland Centers in the student commons.
High School Visit Workshop at the Downtown Saginaw Center
Thursday, Sept. 28, 8:30 a.m.
Downtown Saginaw Center: High school students will have the opportunity to visit the Downtown Saginaw Center to view the courses offered, such as skilled trades, nursing, dental assistants, and more. Students will be able to engage with current college students and faculty.
Celebrating the Meaning Behind Hispanic Heritage Month
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.
Main Campus, Downtown Saginaw and Downtown Midland Centers: A presentation of historical information will be displayed to create awareness around the meaning behind the celebration.
Brown Bag Celebrating Historical Hispanic and Latino Figures
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.
Downtown Saginaw Center: A movie about Dolores Huerta that viewers call “energetic” and “exuberantly inspiring.” Rebel, activist, feminist and mother, Dolores is an amazing force for social justice, and a hero to agricultural workers and many others. This documentary screening will be followed with a question-and-answer period by Delta history professor Amy French.
Celebrating “Tejano Music” Delta College Broadcasting
Saturday, October 28 at 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Downtown Saginaw Center: A discussion panelist of multi-generational community members explores the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month, by sharing their insights and experiences relating to the past, present and future. Our youth will share their perspectives on current issues occurring around them in our community and world.
Celebrating “Tejano Music” Delta College Broadcasting
Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Main Campus – Broadcasting (A Wing): A presentation of historical material will be displayed to create awareness around the genre of “Tejano Music.” Come and meet Miguel Mendoza, a.k.a. “Gueroman,” who will broadcast live from Studio B. Light snacks will be provided.
For more information, please contact Monica Hernandez at monicahernandez@delta.edu or Alison Ginter at alisonginter@delta.edu.
Old-time dance party
Union Civica Mexicana, on Wadsworth near the city border with Buena Vista, is 78 years old, but even the elders come to life on the popular dance floor. A Saturday, Sept. 23, gala will feature Junior and Los Estrellas de Oro from Grand Rapids, with Saginaw’s own “Toro.” The kitchen opens at 6 p.m. and the dancing begins at 8 o’clock.
