Young musicians from the Mariachi Academy helped kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month with a Sept. 12 performance at the Morgan Hill Library.
Other local events celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 include:
• Family Loteria Night, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Morgan Hill Library, 660 W. Main Ave. All ages are welcome to participate and learn how to play Mexican bingo and try to win a small prize.
• Mexico Independence Day Event, 10 a.m. Sept. 17 at Galvan Park on Crest Avenue: A free, community event celebrating Mexico’s Independence Day, featuring live music and performances. This event is hosted by Grumaza Grupo Mazahua.
• 90-minute Zumba Class, 4 p.m. at the Community and Cultural Center, 171 W. Edmundson Ave.: Enjoy a free, fun and outdoor Zumba class outside. This event is hosted by the City of Morgan Hill.
• Outdoor Latin Concert, 4 p.m. Oct. 8 at Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road: Son Latinos will headline the concert with a host of other Bolivian, Peruvian, Mexican and Venezuelan music at the free concert. Patrons are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs and snacks. The City of Morgan Hill is hosting this event.
