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T he Union County Board of County Commissioners is proud to present “Concert in the Park\,” a free musical celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month feat uring the Hector Morales Salsa Band on Saturday\, October 16\, from 3:00 p .m. to 5:30 p.m. outdoors at Union County’s Warinanco Sports Center\, loca ted at 1 Park Drive in Warinanco Park\, in Roselle.
\nThe f irst 150 participants will receive a free food voucher for use at the conc ert.
\nThe free concert caps a month of Hispanic Heritage Month acti vities sponsored by the Commissioner Board\, including the raising of the County’s first-ever Hispanic Heritage flag at the County Courthouse in Eli zabeth\, a family movie night double feature at Plainfield High School in Plainfield\, a family fun day at Rahway River Park in Rahway\, and a count ywide virtual art exhibit.
\n“The Commissioner Board is proud to sup port Hispanic Heritage Month and encourage people from all walks of life t o unite in the enjoyment of cultural events\, in recognition of the leadin g role of the Hispanic community throughout Union County\,” said Commissio ner Board Chairman Alexander Mirabella.
\n“It is fitting to conclude our series of Hispanic Heritage Month in Union County with music\, the gr eat uniter of people all over the world\,” said Commissioner Sergio Granad os. “I am proud to be one of almost 200\,000 Hispanic residents that make Union County a wonderful place to live\, and I welcome this opportunity to share Hispanic culture throughout the community.”
\n“As a Cuban-Ame rican woman\, I am proud to work with my colleagues on the Commissioner Bo ard to help foster appreciation for the diverse cultures that contribute s o much to the Union County community\,” said Commissioner Lourdes Leon. “W e are all looking forward to a wonderful event.”
\nIn addition to sh owcasing the Hector Morales Salsa Band\, Concert in the Park will feature an awards ceremony recognizing the contributions of three outstanding memb ers of the Hispanic community in Union County: George A. Castro II\, owner of the Premier Homes real estate firm in Roselle Park\; Juanita Vargas\, Vice President of Programs and Operations at United Way of Greater Union C ounty\; and Union County Undersheriff Amilcar “Mickey” Colon.
\nFood trucks will be on-site and residents are welcome to bring their own picni c.
\nUnion County residents seeking to be vaccinated against the COV ID-19 virus can use Union County’s free vaccination service\, available at the site from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. COVID-19 tests will also be available fre e of charge to Union County residents.
\nDozens of vendors will offer merchandise\, crafts and g ifts. Fabulous homemade soups will be available for take out. It takes pla ce between 10 and 3 in the education building\, behind the church at the c orner of Lincoln and Walnut avenues.
\n\nCome to our first-ever Fall Festival Vendor Fair with m ore than 30 local crafters\, artists\, and entrepreneurs selling one-of-a- kind items and favorite brands. Great for early holiday shopping and suppo rting local businesses!
\nThe fair will be outside at 338 Walnut Ave (next door to the school) with refreshments available\, plus raffle prize s.
\nVendors include (listed alphabetically):
\nArbonne Interna
tional
\nAvon
\nCathee’s Creations
\nChic Jewlz Accessories
\nColor Street
\nCutco Cutlery
\nDonna’s Sweet Treats
\nGale Force Creations
\nHappy Heifer Hairbows
\nIndigo Height<
br />\nKaren’s Kakes
\nL and E Children’s Boutique
\nMary Kay
\nMel’s Crafty
\nNina’s Art
\nOcean Breeze Crafts
\nOliv
e’s Oven
\nPampered Chef
\nRe-Creative Resources Inc.
\nRut
h Allyn Designs
\nTastefully Simple
\nTiber River with Jersey Je
n
\nTouchstone and
\nZyia Activewear
Sponsored by the TB EMC Sisterhood.
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