FYI+ to host Raíces y Ritmos cultural celebration in Anthony
FYI+ will host Raíces y Ritmos, a free family cultural event in Anthony on Aug. 15 with food, entertainment, activities and community resources.
The free Aug. 15 family event will feature food, entertainment, activities and community resources as FYI+ marks 250 years of regional history in southern Doña Ana County
Organ Mountain News report
ANTHONY - FYI+ will host a free family event Aug. 15 in Anthony celebrating regional history, culture and community connections in southern Doña Ana County.
Raíces y Ritmos — billed as “Roots and Rhythms: Celebrating Our History to Our Future” — is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, at 414 St. Anthony St. in Anthony.
According to FYI+, the event will include free food and drinks, cultural entertainment, a live DJ, family activities, a resource fair and a community mural painting activity.
FYI+ said the event is intended to celebrate the 250th year of regional history in southern Doña Ana County and invite community members to its Anthony location for a family-friendly cultural gathering.
The event is sponsored in part by New Mexico Spirit. FYI+ also thanked Presbyterian Turquoise Care as a planning partner.
FYI+ is also seeking sponsors for the event. Sponsorship levels range from $500 for bronze sponsors to $5,000 for diamond sponsors and include benefits such as event recognition, vendor-table opportunities, social media recognition and logo placement on promotional materials.
People interested in sponsorship information can contact Jeanne Resendez at jresendez@fyinm.org or Chris Preciado-Shelton at cshelton@fyinm.org.
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