Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month And El Grito In Hillsboro

Hillsboro OR

20 September, 2021

6:22 AM

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Press release from the City of Hillsboro: September 18, 2021 Dear El Grito supporters: The City of Hillsboro and Centro Cultural have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 El Grito Community Festival due to weather concerns including heavy rain and a chance of thunderstorms. There are no plans to reschedule at this point in time. We offer our sincere apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this causes. On this webpage, you'll find more ways to observe and celebrate the El Grito holiday and Hispanic Heritage Month in the coming days and weeks. We want everyone to stay safe and healthy. Please visit our COVID-19 webpage for more information about vaccination opportunities. Thank you so much for your understanding and support. - City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation staff CANCELADO: El Grito 2021, sábado el 18 de septiembre Lea el anuncio en español. Activities, History, and Resources Hispanic Heritage Month Books, Movies, Virtual Events, and Storytimes Recommended Reading, Virtual Events, and Storytimes From Our Hillsboro Public Library Learn more about Hispanic history and culture, attend virtual events, and find reading lists for all age groups from our Hillsboro Public Library and Washington County Cooperative Library services (WCCLS). Bilingual Recommendations All Ages Browse the Pura Belpré Selections (books in English and Spanish) "The Pura Belpré Award, established in 1996, is presented to a Latino/Latina writer and illustrator whose work best portrays, affirms, and celebrates the Latino cultural experience in an outstanding work of literature for children and youth." - Association of Library Service to Children Movies Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Movies (stream via Kanopy free with your library card) Recommendations in English All Ages It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Let's Celebrate with Books Young Adults Browse the Woke Young Adult Books by Latinx Authors selections Fiction Browse Fiction selections Non-fiction Browse Non-fiction selections Recommendations in Spanish Para Niños Mire las selecciones del Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: Libros para niños Cuentos en español: Mire los videos de HPL en casa, Leyendo historias para niños Para adultos Cuentos en español: Mire los videos de HPL en casa, Hojeando libros para adultos Mire las selecciones de Voces poderosas (para adultos y jóvenes adultos) Mire las selecciones de La novela latinoamericana (para adultos y jóvenes adultos) Mire las selecciones de La vida indocumentada en los Estados Unidos (para adultos y jóvenes adultos) Ficción en español Mire las selecciones de ficción No ficción en español Mire las selecciones de no ficción Grupo de libros virtual: Cuentos con café El jueves, 14 de octubre, 6:30 a 7:30 pm Visite el evento de Cuentos con café en el catálogo de WCCLS Activities Bilingual El Grito Activity Book/Libro de actividades del Grito bilingüe El Grito Activity Book to print Crafts and Games in Spanish Cómo Hacer Piñatas (How to Make Piñatas) Adornos patrios (El Grito Party Decorations) Adorno para fiestas patrias (More El Grito Party Decorations) Seis juegos divertidos para la noche mexicana (Six games for the night of El Grito) Crafts in English How to Make Paper Flowers Mexican Paper Flowers: 8 Steps with Pictures Video: How to Make Mexican Flowers Video: How to Make Papel Picado El Grito History and Traditions "Mexicans celebrate their country's Independence Day with fireworks, parties (fiestas), food, dance and music on September 16. Flags, flowers and decorations in the colors of the Mexican flag – red, white and green – are seen in public areas in cities and towns in Mexico. Whistles and horns are blown and confetti is thrown to celebrate this festive occasion. "Viva Mexico" or "Viva la independencia" are shouted amidst the crowds on this day." - Learn more on the Time and Date Independence Day in Mexico webpage. The links below provide essential information about Mexican Independence, Father Hidalgo, and the symbolism and story of El Grito. The Story of El Grito and Mexico's Independence Day, from Journey Mexico Mexican War of Independence Begins, from the History Channel Mexican Independence, from Smart History The History of Mexican Independence Day and How It's Celebrated, Interesting and concise read which provides examples of Mexican traditions El Grito Ceremony 2019 - Andrés Manuel López Obrador, President of Mexico, Video of official Mexican 2019 El Grito ceremony Watch the Mexican Independence Day Parade on YouTube Community Resources and Organizations Community Resources Centro Cultural Centro Cultural is Oregon's oldest Latino non-profit. Founded in 1972, Centro Cultural's legacy is built on community leadership and Latino heritage. Today, their mission promotes personal growth and empowerment for Washington County communities of color and low-income families. 1110 N Adair St Cornelius, OR 97113 503-359-0446 Visit the Centro Cultural website. Centro de Prosperidad Services include: Career Coaching, NextGen, Adult Education, Business Technical Assistance 400 East Main St, Suite 110 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-336-9895 Visit the Prosperidad website. Virginia Garcia Cornelius Wellness Center The Mission of the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center is to provide high quality, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate primary health care to the communities of Washington and Yamhill counties with a special emphasis on migrant and seasonal farm workers and others with barriers to receiving health care. 1151 N Adair St. Cornelius, OR 97113 503-359-5564 Visit the Virginia Garcia website. Adelante Mujeres Adelante Mujeres provides holistic education and empowerment opportunities to marginalized Latina women and families to ensure full participation and active leadership in the community. 2030 Main St, Suite A Forest Grove, OR 97116 503-992-0078 Visit the Adelante Mujeres website. Bienestar Bienestar builds housing, hope, and community for the wellbeing of Latinxs, immigrants, and all families in need. 448 S. First Ave, Ste. 100 Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-693-2937 Visit the Bienestar website. Ride Connection Ride Connection is a nonprofit organization that provides transportation support services to people in the Portland metro region as well as Washington County. Join our team and help us provide vital transportation services to vulnerable individuals. 9955 NE Glisan St Portland, OR 97220 503-226-0700 Visit the Ride Connection website. Local Mexican Restaurants Local Mexican Restaurants Amelia's 105 NE 4th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-615-0191 Visit the Amelia's website. Taqueria Ochoa 943 SE Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-640-4755 Peppers Inc. 976 SE Baseline St Hillsboro, OR 97123-4208 503-681-8226 Visit the Peppers Mexican Grill website. Juan Colorado Mexican Restaurant 1001 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Ste A1 Hillsboro, OR 97123-4977 503-693-7011 Visit the Juan Colorado website. Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant 1429 N Adair St Cornelius, OR 97113 503-357-9410 Visit the Matatlan Mexican Restaurant website. Muchas Gracias 1898 NW 188th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-466-2819 Visit the Muchas Gracias website. Lindo Michoacan Mexican Grill 140 SW Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-336-0741 Los Chapines 232 NE Lincoln St, Ste M Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-640-8018 Visit the Los Chapines Bakery website. El Chino Taqueria y Mariscos 3002 SE Cornelius Pass Rd Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503) 259-2222 Visit the El Chino Taquería website. Javier's Tacos 955 SW Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123-3851 503-615-5223 Don Pedro Mexican Food 527 SE 10th Ave Hillsboro, OR 97123 503-681-2792 Visit the Don Pedro Mexican Food website. This press release was produced by the City of Hillsboro . The views expressed here are the author's own.