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  • Noche De Velitas
    Noche De Velitas
    sáb, 07 de dic
    Copiague
    07 de dic de 2024, 6:00 p. m. – 9:00 p. m.
    Copiague, Tanner Park, Copiague, NY 11726, USA
    07 de dic de 2024, 6:00 p. m. – 9:00 p. m.
    Copiague, Tanner Park, Copiague, NY 11726, USA
    Start the holiday season! Enjoy food, music, and the Colombian tradition of lighting candles for hope, love, and peace. Bring your family! ¡Inicia la temporada navideña! Disfruta de comida, música y la tradición colombiana de encender velas por esperanza, amor y paz. ¡Trae a tu familia!
  • Parranda Navideña...With a Twist
    Parranda Navideña...With a Twist
    sáb, 14 de dic
    Brentwood LIRR Station Parking Lot
    14 de dic de 2024, 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
    Brentwood LIRR Station Parking Lot, Parking lot, Long Island Rail Road, New York, USA
    14 de dic de 2024, 10:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
    Brentwood LIRR Station Parking Lot, Parking lot, Long Island Rail Road, New York, USA
    Join us during this festive holiday cultural celebration! Grab your maracas, claves, and panderetas, and sing along with la banda, Grupo Coqui as we share the joy of culture, Christmas, and cherished traditions.
  • Conectando Corazones: A Giving Tuesday Campaign for Latina Moms Connect
    Conectando Corazones: A Giving Tuesday Campaign for Latina Moms Connect
    mar, 03 de dic
    Virtual Fundraising
    03 de dic de 2024, 12:10 a. m. – 11:50 p. m.
    Virtual Fundraising
    03 de dic de 2024, 12:10 a. m. – 11:50 p. m.
    Virtual Fundraising
    Come together to support Latina Moms Connect in building stronger communities, preserving Latino culture, and nurturing bicultural identity. Together, we can amplify Latino voices and create lasting impact—one corazón at a time.
  • Dia De Los Muertos Family Celebration
    Dia De Los Muertos Family Celebration
    sáb, 02 de nov
    Huntington
    02 de nov de 2024, 12:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Huntington, 2 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY 11743, USA
    02 de nov de 2024, 12:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Huntington, 2 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY 11743, USA
    Families are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos with Latina Moms Connect at this special event at the Heckscher Museum in collaboration with the Town of Huntington Hispanic Advisory Task Force.!
  • Sofrito Sunday
    Sofrito Sunday
    dom, 27 de oct
    Kings Park
    27 de oct de 2024, 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Kings Park, Kings Park, NY 11754, USA
    27 de oct de 2024, 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Kings Park, Kings Park, NY 11754, USA
    A facilitated discussion about our identities, culture, food & nurturing these in our children.
  • Día De Domino
    Día De Domino
    dom, 06 de oct
    Valley Stream
    06 de oct de 2024, 3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
    Valley Stream, 65 E Merrick Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580, USA
    06 de oct de 2024, 3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
    Valley Stream, 65 E Merrick Rd, Valley Stream, NY 11580, USA
    Come together to celebrate our vibrant culture, build community, and enjoy a friendly competition of Dominos—an enduring Latino game tradition.
  • Xochitl Gonzalez, Fireside Charla
    Xochitl Gonzalez, Fireside Charla
    sáb, 05 de oct
    Havana Central Roosevelt Field
    05 de oct de 2024, 1:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Havana Central Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
    05 de oct de 2024, 1:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Havana Central Roosevelt Field, 630 Old Country Rd, Garden City, NY 11530, USA
    Join us for an inspiring author talk with the New York Times Bestselling Author, Xochitl Gonzalez as she shares her latest novel, Anita Del Monte Laughs Last!"
  • FREE FLIP Circus tickets through Latina Moms Connect
    FREE FLIP Circus tickets through Latina Moms Connect
    jue, 19 de sept
    Bay Shore
    19 de sept de 2024, 7:54 a. m. – 7:59 a. m.
    Bay Shore, 1701 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA
    19 de sept de 2024, 7:54 a. m. – 7:59 a. m.
    Bay Shore, 1701 Sunrise Hwy, Bay Shore, NY 11706, USA
    For over 50 years and four generations, the Vazquez family has provided quality Circus throughout North and South America. Bringing many smiles and memories to the families that have visited Circus Vazquez.
  • Sofrito Sunday-Family Edition
    Sofrito Sunday-Family Edition
    dom, 28 de jul
    Bohemia Host Home
    28 de jul de 2024, 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Bohemia Host Home, Bohemia Host Home
    28 de jul de 2024, 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Bohemia Host Home, Bohemia Host Home
    A facilitated discussion about our identities, culture, food & nurturing that in our children.
  • Move Day Meet Up
    Move Day Meet Up
    sáb, 29 de jun
    Patchogue
    29 de jun de 2024, 11:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
    Patchogue, 20 Terry St #121, Patchogue, NY 11772, USA
    29 de jun de 2024, 11:00 a. m. – 3:00 p. m.
    Patchogue, 20 Terry St #121, Patchogue, NY 11772, USA
    Join Latina Moms Connect (LMC) for a Movie Meet-up 11:00 a.m. in front of theater...ELISA will be in our LMC T-shirt! THESE DAYS IS A real-life story that bridges cultural awareness and representation to inspire change in our American and Central American Latino communities Saturday, June 29th, 2024
  • Bochinche Brunch
    Bochinche Brunch
    dom, 23 de jun
    Lucharitos- Center Moriches
    23 de jun de 2024, 11:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
    Lucharitos- Center Moriches, 177 Main St, Center Moriches, NY 11934, USA
    23 de jun de 2024, 11:00 a. m. – 1:00 p. m.
    Lucharitos- Center Moriches, 177 Main St, Center Moriches, NY 11934, USA
    A facilitated discussion on our Latinidad, and the challenges and successes of raising our children in suburbia. The good/healthy "chisme". Una discusión facilitada sobre nuestra Latinidad, y los desafíos y éxitos de criar a nuestros hijos en los suburbios. El chisme bueno/saludable.
  • Family Parade Marching Event
    Family Parade Marching Event
    dom, 02 de jun
    Marching Position #44 - Walbridge Ave.
    02 de jun de 2024, 10:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.
    Marching Position #44 - Walbridge Ave. , Walbridge Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717, USA
    02 de jun de 2024, 10:00 a. m. – 2:00 p. m.
    Marching Position #44 - Walbridge Ave. , Walbridge Ave, Brentwood, NY 11717, USA
    Sign up to join us and march with your family to celebrate culture at Long Island's largest Puerto Rican-Hispanic Day Parade. Celebrate your culture, show off your pride, and bring the family! Position #44 -Walbridge Ave. (off of 5th Ave. Bayshore/Brentwood)
  • Conexiones Picnic-Family Memorial Weekend Meet Up
    Conexiones Picnic-Family Memorial Weekend Meet Up
    dom, 26 de may
    Cantiague Park
    26 de may de 2024, 1:00 p. m. – 4:00 p. m.
    Cantiague Park, 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY 11801, USA
    26 de may de 2024, 1:00 p. m. – 4:00 p. m.
    Cantiague Park, 480 W John St, Hicksville, NY 11801, USA
    Meet and greet picnic for families for a day of connecting, culture, family, fun, and Memorial Day remembrance.
  • Sofrito Sunday
    Sofrito Sunday
    dom, 28 de abr
    Valley Stream
    28 de abr de 2024, 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Valley Stream, 1161 Rottkamp St, Valley Stream, NY 11580, USA
    28 de abr de 2024, 2:00 p. m. – 5:00 p. m.
    Valley Stream, 1161 Rottkamp St, Valley Stream, NY 11580, USA
    A facilitated discussion about our identities, culture, food & nurturing that in our children.
  • Empowering Latino Families:  Cultural impact on parenting children with different abilities: Empoderando a las familias
    Empowering Latino Families:  Cultural impact on parenting children with different abilities: Empoderando a las familias
    mié, 24 de abr
    The Winston
    24 de abr de 2024, 6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.
    The Winston, 249 W Main St, Sayville, NY 11782, USA
    24 de abr de 2024, 6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.
    The Winston, 249 W Main St, Sayville, NY 11782, USA
    Hear from moms and professionals about successes and challenges faced in the Latino community in parenting children with different abilities. Escuche a mamás y profesionales sobre los éxitos y desafíos que enfrenta la comunidad latina en la crianza de niños con diferentes capacidades.
  • Empowering Latino Families  Cultural impact on parenting children with different abilities
    Empowering Latino Families  Cultural impact on parenting children with different abilities
    jue, 18 de abr
    LIU, Winnick student Ctr. Share Bite
    18 de abr de 2024, 6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.
    LIU, Winnick student Ctr. Share Bite, Shark Bite, 720 Northern Blvd #154, Greenvale, NY 11548, USA
    18 de abr de 2024, 6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.
    LIU, Winnick student Ctr. Share Bite, Shark Bite, 720 Northern Blvd #154, Greenvale, NY 11548, USA
    Hear from moms and professionals about successes and challenges faced in the Latino community in parenting children with different abilities. Escuche a mamás y profesionales sobre los éxitos y desafíos que enfrenta la comunidad latina en la crianza de niños con habilidades diferentes.
  • Carnaval En Familia Gala
    Carnaval En Familia Gala
    jue, 29 de feb
    Flowerfields
    29 de feb de 2024, 6:30 p. m. – 10:30 p. m.
    Flowerfields , 199 Mills Pond Rd, St James, NY 11780, USA
    29 de feb de 2024, 6:30 p. m. – 10:30 p. m.
    Flowerfields , 199 Mills Pond Rd, St James, NY 11780, USA
    Celebrating 10 Years of Connection, Culture, and Community
  • Cena Con Los Reyes
    Cena Con Los Reyes
    sáb, 06 de ene
    CSEA Region One Office
    06 de ene de 2024, 3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
    CSEA Region One Office, 3 Garet Pl, Commack, NY 11725, USA
    06 de ene de 2024, 3:00 p. m. – 6:00 p. m.
    CSEA Region One Office, 3 Garet Pl, Commack, NY 11725, USA
    Enjoy a pot-luck-style cultural celebration and share the Three Kings Day, Día De Los Tres Reyes Magos tradition with your children and family.
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Parranda Navideña...with a Twist

Thank you to all our sponsors, including OPTIMUM, DH2 CHAUFFER & LIMOUSINE SERVICE, STATEFARM, ISLAND EMPANDAD, & and LI HISPANIC BAR ASSOCIATION.

The residents at the Island Assisted Living Center enjoyed our visit. The Youth of NYS Latina Mentoring Program of Uniondale is one of our teen-friendly gift card collection recipients.

Enjoy pictures here from our additional supporter RoMaRo Photography.

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Noche de Velitas: A Colombian Celebration Lights Up Long Island

Every December 7th, the vibrant Colombian tradition of Noche de Velitas comes to life as families and friends gather, illuminating their homes and businesses with candles, symbolizing wishes of hope and love for the holiday season.

Luisa Roman, a proud member of Latina Moms Connect (LMC) and head of the LMC Velitas planning committee shared that bringing this cherished childhood memory to her Long Island community was a dream come true. As a Long Island resident, Luisa believes sharing a piece of her homeland is a gift, emphasizing the importance of celebrating diverse traditions and cultures within the community.

The evening was a true coming together of community members. Generous sponsors contributed to a delightful array of Colombian delicacies, including empanadas, buñuelos, natilla, and hot chocolate. DJ John G from Long Island's station, La Fiesta, kept the celebration alive with memorable hits throughout the night. Raffle prizes, all donated by sponsors, were a big hit with attendees. All funds raised will help ensure more cultural events and activities by LMC.

The festivities kicked off with a spirited performance by Ana Valentina Ortiz Jiménez, and Reina Juvenil of the Carnaval of Barranquilla NY. The crowd was then transported to Colombia as the room filled with the sounds of live instruments, courtesy of the 2023 Reina of Carnaval, Stephanie Sandoval y el Grupo de Millo, captivating everyone present. The night culminated with attendees gathering outdoors for the lighting of luminaries, marking the official start of the holiday season.

For Sophia Sanchez, attending Velitas with her mom made her feel closer to her heritage. Sophia, whose grandfather was born in Colombia, expressed that participating in Velitas was a first for her and she eagerly looked forward to sharing her experience with her grandfather.

The well-attended event drew notable figures such as Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Shaffer, the first Latina member of Patchogue Village Board, Lizbeth Carillo, as well as NY State Assemblymember Kimberly Jean Pierre, and Suffolk County Legislator Jason Richberg.

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