Martes/Tuesday, September 9th
Movie/Película – “Nueba Yol,” a comedy/drama about a Dominican man’s quest to get to New York City. Part of the second annual Spanish/Latin American Film Festival, sponsored by the WCU's Department of Modern Foreign Languages. 7:30 p.m. with discussion to follow. University Center movie theater. (Dr. Davis, 227-3872)[Free/Gratis]

Sábado/Saturday, September 13th
Opening Celebration/Fiesta de Apertura
El Tema “Comunidad”/Theme ”Community”
Where/Lugar: Bridge Park in Sylva
Time/Hora: 7-12pm
*Grupo: Chicometlalolxochitl, El Grito, D.J. para bailar, Comida Hispana
*Dance Group: Chicometlalolxochitl, El Grito, D.J. for dancing, Local Hispanic Cuisine
Donaciones /Donations

Martes/Tuesday, September 16th
Movie/Película– “Hombre Mirando al Sudeste,” a drama about a patient in a mental hospital who claims to be an extraterrestrial. Part of the second annual Spanish/Latin American Film Festival, sponsored by the Department of Modern Foreign Languages. 7:30 p.m. with discussion to follow. University Center movie theater. (Dr. Davis, 227-3872)[Free/Gratis]

Miércoles/Wednesday, September 17th
Evening of Spoken Word – Featuring Gabriela Garcia Medina. Sponsored by Last Minute Productions. 9 p.m. Club Illusions, University Center. (227-7479)[Free/Gratis]

Jueves/Thursday, September 18th
2nd Annual  WCU Study Abroad Fair- Over 30 information tables on opportunities for study abroad, international service learning, and volunteering abroad. Sponsored by International Programs & Services. 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Grand Room, University Center  (227-2567)[Free/Gratis]

Sábado/Saturday, September 20th
El Tema es “Familia”/The Theme is “Family”
Donde/Where: Franklin High School en el Salon del Auditorio, 100 Panther Dr. Franklin, NC.  Franklin H.S. Auditorium (off Porter St.)
Hora/Time: 7:00pm –12:00pm
*Tendremos D.J., Comida     Hispana, Payasos, Entretenimiento cultural y baile!
*We will have a D.J., Latin food, Clowns, and Cultural  Entertainment.
Donaciones/Donations

Martes/Tuesday, September 23rd
Movie/Película – “La Ley de Herodes,” a comedy/mystery about the janitor-turned-mayor of a Mexican desert town. Part of the second annual Spanish/Latin American Film Festival, sponsored by the department of modern foreign languages. 7:30 p.m. with discussion to follow. University Center movie theater. (Dr. Davis, 227-3872)[Free/Gratis]

Viernes/Friday, September 26th
Community Table Fundraiser/Recaudación de Fondos
Donde/Where: Community Table.  Food cooked by local Hispanic Women.
Hora/Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
*Plato de Tamales o taquitos, arroz, y frijoles. $5.00
*Tamale or Taquitos, rice & beans plate. $5.00

Martes/Tuesday, September 30th
Movie/Película – “Mar Adentro,” a drama based on the true story of Spaniard Ramon Sampedro’s 30-year campaign for his right to die. Part of the second annual Spanish/Latin American Film Festival, sponsored by the department of modern foreign languages. 7:30 p.m. with discussion to follow. University Center movie theater. (Dr. Davis, 227-3872)[Free/Gratis]

Viernes/Friday, October 3rd
Donde/Where: Haywood Community College-Student Center ~ Waynesville, NC
Hora.Time: 5:00pm-9:30pm
*Baile Folklórico, Zumba Class(Clases de Zumba), Children Native Dress Fashion Show(Niños Modelando Trages Tipicos), Antojitos Mexicanos

Martes/Tuesday, October 7th
Movie/Película – “Como agua para chocolate,” a mixture of drama and magical realism about two lovers prevented from marrying. Part of the second annual Spanish/Latin American Film Festival, sponsored by the department of modern foreign languages. 7:30 p.m. with discussion to follow. University Center movie theater. (Dr. Davis, 227-3872)[Free/Gratis]

Sábado/Saturday, October 11th
El Tema es “Los Niños y La Familia”/The Theme is “Children and Family
La Feria Multicultural de Salud y El Cierre del Mes de la Hispanidad/
The Multicultural Health Fair and Closing of Hispanic Heritage Month
Donde/Where: El Kiosko en el Centro del Pueblo(Main St.) en Franklin, NC
Downtown Main St. Gazebo in Franklin, NC
Hora/Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm
*Tendremos exhibición de arte por los estudiantes de Franklin High School, Macon Middle School y MPP Head Start, Comida de diferentes países, música, bailes, payasos, información General de Salud, Exámenes de Presión y Diabetes.
*We will have student’s art exhibits from Franklin High School, Macon Middle School and MPP Head Start, Ethnic dances, food from different countries, clowns, music, General Health information, blood pressure and diabetes tests.
Donaciones/ Donations

Patrocinado por/Sponsored by:
Bridging Jackson Communities, Jackson County Arts Council, Jackson County Department of Public Health, South Western Community College, Catholic Hispanic Ministry Smoky Mountain Vicariate, Wal-Mart (Macon Co.), Wolf Creek Tree Farm & Nursery, WCU Dept. of Foreign Languages, WCU International Programs & Services, WCU Last Minute Productions, Instituto de Desarrollo Humano of Haywood County, Centro Latino Solidaridad

For more information about events listed without a contact, call Clarissa Ashe, Jackson County Department of Public Health, at 587-8275 or e-mail her at clarissaashe@jacksonnc.org