COCONINO COUNTY — From the official acknowledgment of the key role Hispanic/Latino Americans play in the social/economic vitality of the nation, to the official celebration of the independence movement of a variety of Latin American nations and a remembrance of the important history the the local Hispanic/Latino community, residents of Coconino County are preparing to celebrate a variety of events during Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15.

The first official act will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 9 when the Coconino County Board of Supervisors issues its official Proclamation recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month.

The board’s is scheduled to open at 9 a.m. with the proclamation expected to be read by members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) before noon. Click on image above to see latest agenda.

AmigosNAZ will continue to compile a listing of upcoming Hispanic Heritage Month-related events. Send any update to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com

Other upcoming events include:

• NAU Office of Inclusion announces September calendar of events on Sept. 9, 10, 16, 19, 24, 26
• NAU’s Prochnow Movie Series will present Hispanic Heritage: ‘Coco’ on Sept. 11
• Bilingual report — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association to hold 22nd annual Fiesta de Independencia Celebration at Flagstaff Mall on Sept. 14
• NAU’s Office of Inclusion will hold its Celebración De NAU on Sept. 16
• “Los Donates’ blood drive will be held at the NAU Campus on Sept. 18, 19
• More details to come — NAU Hispanic Heritage Month Football game to feature halftime performance by NAU’s Mariachi Los Madereros on Sept. 26
• NAU Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Tailgate Party to be held at Walkup Skydome on Oct. 4
• Coconino Community College to present course on ‘Exploring Flagstaff’s Latino Heritage and Community’ with Eva Barraza on Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30

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