Fiesta De Las Americas

The Ursuline High School Spanish Club will host Fiesta De Las Americas on Saturday, March 11 from noon until 2 p.m.  This cultural event is open to Ursuline students, their families and the community. The cost is $5. Reservations may be made at pmontaldo@uhs.doyocs.org. Seating is limited. There will not be tickets sold at the door.

Ursuline students will present dances from Spanish-speaking countries such as Puerto Rico, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Venezuela, Cuba, Spain and the Dominican Republic.  Students will present bilingual tri-fold displays on Latin American countries, traditions and tourist sites and food.  Food will be provided by Senor Jalapeno’s Restaurant (4055 Belmont Avenue, Youngstown).  Performances by Labra Brothers (a local band from Canfield), Leesha Thompson of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio (Warren, Ohio) and Alice Blumenfeld of Abrepaso Flamenco of Cleveland.  Cor and Joyce Kester (’63) will bring alpacas from their Pulaski, Pennsylvania farm to greet guests.  Peruvian Crafts will also be available for sale.

Sponsors for the event include the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown and Catholic Charities.