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Thornton Township hosts free Hispanic Heritage event
In honor of Hispanic Heritage month, Thornton Township hosts a free event featuring food and live music.
Thornton Township will celebrate its 13th Annual Hispanic Heritage Month on Saturday, September 23, 2017. The Master of Ceremonies for the event is Oscar M. Canales, Radio “Beuna Nuevas” WAIT 850AM. Frank M. Zuccarelli, Supervisor of Thornton Township and the Thornton Township Human Relations Commission are hosting the event. Trustee Joyce M. Washington is the Chairman of the Human Relations Commission.
According to Delia Medina, Thornton Township Community Relations, this year’s guest speaker is retired Dr. Richard Rucoba, Doctor of Optometry (see Additional Information).
Frank M. Zuccarelli said, “We have the pleasure this year of having an incredible man, Richard Rucoba speak to our community about the ability to achieve anything you want no matter what age you are. He is an incredible man.”
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“We have to celebrate the many cultures we have in this country. We have to appreciate the variety of cultures that make our community great. Thornton Township strives to give our residents a variety of fun and educational programs throughout the year,” said Zuccarelli.
Program Information
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Date: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Location: Thornton Township Hall - 333 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, IL
Time: Doors open at 10:00 AM; Program begins at 10:30AM; Please be on time.
Admission: Free
Catering by: Pollo Locuas, Blue Island, IL and La Rosa Bakery, Lansing, IL
Entertainers: Thornton Township Mexican Folklore Dancers, Magician Ken Mate, and the Holy Cross Immaculate Heart of Mary Marimba Ensemble.
Thornton Township Public and Community Relations Manager Ernst Lamothe Jr stated, “One of the main purposes of Thornton Township’s Human Relations Commission is to bring diverse programs and activities to our residents. Each year we try to expand on our programs and we believe the community will really enjoy our Hispanic Heritage Celebration featuring guest speakers, great food and music and just fellowship with the community.”
What is Hispanic Heritage Month?
National Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th through October 15th of each year recognizing the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States by celebrating their heritage
and culture. This is the anniversary of independence for 5 countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Mexico’s Independence Day is September 16th, Chile’s Independence Day is September 18th. October 12th is “El Dia de la Raza” or “The Day of the Race” a day celebrating the many nationalities present in the history of Mexico, Central America, and South America including Native Americans such as the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas; and European nationalities such as Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
For More Information: Contact Delia Medina, Thornton Township Community Relations at (Phone) 708/596-6040 Ext 3168.
