Hispanic Heritage MOnth Guest Column_iph2 For Denton Record Chronicle HHM GUEST COLUMN
The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Denton County Office of History
and Culture, in keeping with the federal Hispanic Heritage Month Act, this year will highlight the history,
culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans with a series of events from September 15 to October 15
during National Hispanic Heritage (HHM) Month.
The planned HHM activities are:
September 15—9 A.M. - Courthouse—on—the—Square
HHM Proclamation by Commissioner Andy Eads and the Denton County Commissioners Court
Hispanic Showcase Exhibit Opening and Reception; Entertainment by UNT Mariachi Aguilas
September 15—6:30 P.M. - Denton City Hall
— HHM Proclamation by Mayor Chris Watts and the Denton City Council
— Presentation of Friendship Cities Agreement between the cities of Muzquiz, Mexico and Denton
September 24—6:30 P.M. -Courthouse—on—the—Square
— Panel discussion by Denton County community leaders on Hispanic presence and experience
— Entertainment by UNT Mariachi Aguilas. (Title? History of Latinos in Denton Co.)
October 1 —6:30 P.M. -Courthouse—on—the—Square Lawn
— Family Cultural Festivity
o Denton ISD students' cultural musical performances, children games, face-painting,
pinatas, voter registration; health awareness and screening and more.
October 8—6:30 P.M. -Courthouse—on—the—Square
Denton Library Youth Art Exhibit
Matachines, indigenous re-enactment of the Denton Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
October 15—6:30 P.M. -Courthouse—on—the—Square
— Mercedes Olivera, Columnist, Dallas Morning News, Keynote Presentation: La Vida Latina.
— Entertainment by TWU Ballet Folkl6rico
The Museum inside the Courthouse-on-the-Square will feature on-going exhibits of Hispanic Veterans of
Denton County (a special tribute) and a History of Hispanic Leadership in Denton County.
All events are free and open to the public.
We are excited to offer these series of Hispanic Heritage Month activities to the Denton County
community. We urge everyone to join us in this celebration of our diversity and the rich cultures that make
our nation unique and so extraordinary.
Rudy Rodriguez, Co-chair Peggy Riddle, Co-chair
HHM Planning Committee HHM Planning Committee
Denton LULAC & Director, Office of History& Culture
Member, Denton Co. History& Member, Denton Co. History&
Culture Advisory Committee—940 391 9764 Culture Advisory Committee
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