Movie Screening: Dark future, Black Anniversary of Afghanistan
A Year After the Fall of Kabul Afghanistan is experiencing a profound humanitarian crisis. With the retreat of United States forces and the collapse of the government, the Taliban has seized control of the country on August 15th 2021 almost 20 years after being ousted by US-led troops, and hundreds of thousands have fled their…
Read MoreCelebrando Siouxland Autocinema/Drive-in Movie
Enjoy this fall evening watching a movie with friends and family at the droive-in movie!
Read MoreFERIA del Barrio
Now in its 38th year, Feria is presented and produced by Taller Puertorriqueño in partnership with Asociación de Puertorriqueños en Marcha (APM), Congreso de Latino Unidos, HACE, Raíces Culturales Latinoamericanas and the TV Media Support of Comcast/Telemundo62. It is the largest event presented by a coalition of organizations dedicated to promoting art, culture, education, health,…
Read MoreScreening of “Simple as Water”
Join us to watch the 2021 documentary “Simple as Water,” which tells the story of four Syrian families in the aftermath of war.
Read MoreFamily Movie Day!
The Kenton County Library is a staple in our community. Our families utilize the library for various reasons so we thought what better way to end Welcome Week than by having movie theater popcorn and enjoying a movie we can all relate to. This will be fun for everyone in the family! Come eat and…
Read MoreChalk Walk at Newport on the Levee
This event is open to the public, all are welcome. Newport on the Levee is hosting a Chalk Walk for our immigrant and refugee families this Friday as we kick-off Welcome Week! Please come with your families and create some chalk art with our families as we curate a space that allows everyone to feel…
Read MoreWelcome to San Mateo County video playing at Quarry Park
Our brand new Welcoming Video, which features many community residents, will be playing before the showing of a Wrinkle in Time! Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:00pm – Quarry Park in El Granada
Read MoreSan Mateo County Welcoming Week Proclamation & Video Screening at Board of Supervisors Meeting
The County of San Mateo Board of Supervisors will recognize Welcoming Week, and screen the premiere of our new video Welcome to San Mateo County!
Read MoreWelcoming Week Documentary Screening: East of Salinas
Our office is excited to host a virtual screening during Welcoming Week of the documentary East of Salinas. The film East of Salinas takes us to the heart of California’s “Steinbeck Country,” the Salinas Valley, to meet a bright boy and his dedicated teacher — both sons of migrant farm workers. With parents who are…
Read MoreCounty of San Mateo’s Immigrant Inclusion Summit 2022
It is with much excitement that the Office of Community Affairs Immigrant Services Team is hosting its 5th Immigrant Inclusion Summit! We all search for places #WhereWeBelong. Whether it’s your local library or office or park, join us this Welcoming Week to celebrate the places, spaces, and people that create a sense of belonging for everyone.…
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