Art Exhibit: Roberto de la Selva<\/strong><\/p>\n September 15th through October 17th – with gallery hours Sensory-Friendly Movie Night – Encanto<\/strong><\/p>\n Friday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. Family Fun Day & Hispanic Heritage Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday, October 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Hispanic Leadership Panel<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday, October 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. \u201cAs someone who is half Salvadoran, I\u2019ve seen how culture and family traditions can shape identity and create strength,\u201d said Commissioner Sergio Granados. \u201cHispanic Heritage Month is about more than looking back\u2014it\u2019s about creating spaces where young people see that their heritage is valued and their voices matter. These events remind us that our diversity is one of Union County\u2019s greatest strengths.\u201d<\/p>\n Hispanic Heritage Month runs annually from September 15th through October 15th. For the full calendar of events, visit ucnj.org\/hhm<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Union County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs, part of the Department of Parks and Recreation, coordinates exhibits at the Commissioners Gallery. For more information about arts and history programs in Union County, contact the Office at 633 Pearl Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202; call (908) 558-2550; or email culturalinfo@ucnj.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n NJ Relay users dial 711.<\/p>\n For questions about Hispanic Heritage Month activities, contact Judith Guest, Community Engagement & Diversity Coordinator,
\nfrom 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
\nCommissioners Gallery, 6th Floor<\/em>
\nUnion County Administration Building<\/em>
\n10 Elizabethtown Plaza, Elizabeth<\/em><\/p>\n
\nHamilton Stage, 360 Hamilton Street, Rahway<\/em>
\nThis special showing is adapted for a sensory-friendly audience, ensuring an inclusive experience for children and families.
\n(Presented in partnership with the Union County Performing Arts Center).<\/em><\/p>\n
\nWarinanco Park, One Park Drive, Roselle<\/em>
\nA free, family-friendly celebration featuring live musical entertainment, delicious food, cultural performances, inflatable bounce houses, a photo booth, face painting, bubble play, arts & crafts, coloring activities, and interactive games for all ages. We will also be presenting awards to this year\u2019s Hispanic Heritage Month recipients.<\/p>\n
\nUnion College of Union County, Roy Smith Theater<\/em>
\n1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford<\/em>
\nPanel discussion to begin at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nat (908) 527-4388 or Judith.Guest@ucnj.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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