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Calendar of Events
2010

The following events are produced by the Latino Institute.
All events are free to the public.

Friday, April 30  
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Margaret T. Hance Park
67 W Culver St
Phoenix, AZ 85004

El Dia de los Niños - Celebrates All Children
Free Admission
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department’s Latino Institute will celebrate the joys and wonders of childhood, regardless of linguistic and cultural background, at El Dia de los Niños. The city will honor its most valuable asset, its children, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Margaret T. Hance Park located at Second Street and Moreland.

This day is set aside to promote the importance of literacy and education for children. More than 50 booths hosted by schools, colleges, youth and nonprofit organizations, and city libraries will offer interactive games, hands-on art activities, a reading village, live entertainment, giveaways and lots of fun.
El Dia de los Niños is observed in 72 cities across the United States and in more than 120 countries as a day to celebrate children and to promote a sense of understanding among young people of all nations.

School Letter & Application

Booth Application

Saturday
July 17, 2010 
9 am – 2 pm

Location:
TBA

Latino Institute Back to School and Health Fair
Free admission
The Latino Institute presents its 9th Annual Back to School and Health Fair. Featuring free backpacks for the first 1000 children (grade school ages).  Over 40 informational tables covering back to school resources, recreation and lifestyle for families. Health checks and free immunizations. Entertainment, free light lunch and fun activities for all ages.

An ending plenary is designed to open up discussions for the surrounding neighborhood with panel members in specialty areas such as parks services, law, health, school issues, consumer products and much more.

Back to School Information Table Application