El Chicano September 17 2015

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September 17, 2015

Latino Success Stories: Aguilar values Family Fiesta importance of community and culture at the County Museum

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Community Honors Mexican Independence Day

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usic, dance, crafts, and learning will highlight Family Fiesta! at the San Bernardino County Museum on Saturday, Sept. 26. The day recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and the museum’s current special exhibit, “Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit 2015,” curated by the Inland Empire Latino Art Association. Family activities, scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. are included with paid museum admission. from Ballet Dancers Photo/Pete AGuilAr Folklorico Cultural of San congressman Pete Aguilar. Bernardino will perform traditional dances at 1:30 and 3 and unity. The freshman U.S. con- rently drives his policy in the p.m. Children and families can By Anthony Victoria gressman learned his first life les- House Chamber. create tissue paper blossoms, ete Aguilar--like many son early: don’t forget where you “Time will tell,” Aguilar respond- decorate a fan, and make banChicanos and Latinos in the come from. It’s what motivated ed when asked if his victory in last deras, picados, Pan pipes, and Inland region--grew up in a him to attend college, become the Mexican-themed folk art. Aguilar cont. on next page setting that embodied hospitality Mayor of Redlands, and what cur“This Family Fiesta is like a traditional Family Fun Day,” said Kristin Stevens, museum educator. “Our goal is to offer activities that promote learning and interaction among families and visitors, all while everyone is having a great time.” Family Fiesta, the Hispanic Heritage Art Exhibit 2015 and the County Museum’s other exciting events and exhibits reflect the effort by the Board of Supervisors to achieve the Countywide Vision by celebrating arts, culture, and education in the county, creating quality of life for residents and visitors. The San Bernardino County Museum is at 2024 Orange Tree Lane, at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. The museum is open Tuesdays through Sundays from 9 am to 5pm. General admission is $10 (adult), $8 (military or senior), $7 (stuPhoto /Anthony VictoriA dent), and $5 (child aged 5 to Guatemalan consul Billy Munoz singing his country’s national anthem during a celebration on Sept. 12). Children under five and 12. Museum Association members are admitted free. Parking is have a central location to celebrate bration commemorating the free. For more information, their nation’s independence day. anniversary of their nation’s indeBy Anthony Victoria v i s i t For the first time on September pendence from Spain. www.sbcountymuseum.org. imilarly to their Mexican 12, the Guatemalan Consulate— “It’s an honor to be here celebratThe museum is accessible to counterparts, Guatemalans located at 330 N. D St. in the City persons with disabilities. in the Inland region now of San Bernardino—held a cele- Guatemala cont. on next page

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Guatemalan Consulate celebrates 194th anniversary of Independence

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