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Here’s how Mahoning Valley Cultural Alliance plans on celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

The Stories of Mahoning Valley Immigrants event is a chance to recognize community members who immigrated from Hispanic countries while enjoying dinner together. It’s one of several events all part of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s 150-year anniversary beginning this month.
The Stories of Mahoning Valley Immigrants event is a chance to recognize community members who immigrated from Hispanic countries while enjoying dinner together. It’s one of several events all part of the Mahoning Valley Historical Society’s 150-year anniversary beginning this month.

The Mahoning Valley Historical Society just announced the latest Stories of Mahoning Valley Immigrants event to celebrate the rich diversity of cultures within the Mahoning Valley.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, hear from Dr. Consuelo Mendez, a physician born in the Dominican Republic who has been serving the Mahoning Valley community for more than 30 years.

Stories of Mahoning Valley Immigrants: Hispanic Heritage

The Stories of Mahoning Valley Immigrants dinner is a chance to recognize community members who immigrated from Hispanic countries.

Enjoy dinner consisting of a Puerto Rican rice and pork shoulder, chicken breast medallions stuffed with mashed plantains wrapped with bacon and béchamel sauce, salad with strawberry dressing, flan and tres leches.

Argentinian cellist Silvia Games DuBos and several dancers will provide entertainment for the evening.

It’s starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 7 at OCCHA Social Hall at 3660 Shirley Road in Youngstown.

The cost to attend is $35 for Mahoning Valley Historical Society members, and $40 for non-members.

Reservations for Stories of the Mahoning Valley Immigrants: Hispanic Heritage are required.

Call the Mahoning Valley Historical Society at 330-743-2589 by Oct. 1 to reserve a seat.

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