Community Outreach of Our United Villages is hosting an Intercultural Community Gathering on Saturday, August 15th at Overlook Park from 11:00am-5:00pm. “Our hope is that this event will inspire people to celebrate and learn more about the richness of cultural diversity in our community,” says Linda Hunter, Community Outreach Manager. This free and family-friendly event will feature Interactive Villages, Cultural Sharing Conversations, music, food, raffle prizes, and opportunities to meet neighbors.

20 Villages will provide hands-on activities for community participation. Play an instrument, take a dance lesson, listen to a story, try on traditional clothing, and learn about cultural practices. Share your culture with others. At 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm community will gather for show and tell about one another’s cultural customs, family traditions and way of life.

Everyone will gather at 12pm for lunch on the lawn and is encouraged to bring a bag lunch and blankets/chairs to be comfortable. Snacks and drinks will be provided. DJs will spin music from around the world throughout the afternoon.

“We hope that folks will leave this event with more knowledge about how to reach out to neighbors cross-culturally and be more curious about learning and seeking cultural-specific information,” says Kate Erickson, Community Outreach Organizer.

Community Outreach of Our United Villages is a local, non-profit community building organization that is dedicated to inspiring people to value and discover existing resources to strengthen the social and environmental vitality of communities. For more information, visit www.ourunitedvillages.org.

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