COMMUNITY COLLEGES HOST EVENTS TO HONOR HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Community colleges in San Diego County are marking Hispanic Heritage Month with events and activities that celebrate the cultures and history of Hispanic Americans.

Hispanic Heritage Month began Sept. 15 to coincide with the independence dates of five Latin American countries and Mexican Independence Day on Sept. 16. The event started as a weeklong observance but now runs until Oct. 15.

The Latino/chicano community is the fastest-growing in San Diego County, but also has the lowest rates of attainment in higher education, said Sunny Cooke in a statement. She is superintendent/president of Miracosta College and chair of the San Diego and Imperial Counties Community College Association.

She added: “A focus on this population is critical for our colleges to support thriving communities and an inclusive regional workforce. We are excited to honor and celebrate our Latinx students and community.”

Some events taking place at local community colleges for Hispanic Heritage Month:

CUYAMACA COLLEGE (Find a full listing and Zoom links at bit.ly/3lctibg):

• Bad Bunny: Redefining Masculinity Through Latinx Media, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday on Zoom. The talk centers on Bad Bunny and his disruption of traditional machismo norms through his music, fashion and social media.

• America Discovers Columbus: Inventing Latin America, 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday on Zoom. A presentation on the epistemology of terms and labels used to describe the “New World.”

• First-generation College Student, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday on Zoom. Join this workshop to break down what is and what it means to be a first-generation college student.

• Galeria de la Raza, 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday on Zoom. This showcase of Latino American artists highlights the importance of the arts and its options as a career.

GROSSMONT COLLEGE (Find a full listing and Zoom links at bit.ly/3r4mggn):

• College Hour: FRIDA Party, noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Main Quad. Bring your best Frida Kahlo swag or outfit and enjoy tacos.

• Fall Readings Series: Banned Books, featuring Diana Marie Delgado, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Oct. 4 at Griffin Gate (Building 60). Delgado is the literary director of the Poetry Center at the University of Arizona.

• Afuera del Closet: Celebracion de National Coming Out Day, noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Associated Students of Grossmont College Board Room, Building 60-200, second f loor, or on Zoom. An event honoring the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer people.

• The Grossmont College Library will honor Latinx Heritage Month with a display and exhibit celebrating Latin American culture.

SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE: The college hosts a presentation by Sergio Gonzalez, M.A., M.ED., and PH.D. candidate at Claremont Graduate University, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Oct. 6 on Zoom. Gonzalez’s dissertation seeks to understand how sense of belonging informs the identity development of queer Latinx/a/o graduate students in higher education. Zoom meeting ID 952-82558005/Zoom meeting ID 930-1781-8007. The college is at 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista.

SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE (Visit bit.ly/3laa7ti for details on events):

• Lowriders: Demystifying the Stereotypes, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. Marcos “Mr. Rabbit” Arellano, president of the Impalas Lowrider Club, will share the history of lowriders and demystifies stereotypes of the lowrider community. Room MS 140, followed by a mini car show in Parking Lot 5. Free.

• Chicano/latino Men Panel: Apoyo Uno al Otro (Support Each Other), 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, City Commons, D Building

• Book Talk with Reyna

Grande, “The Ballad of Love and Glory: The Forgotten War,” 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Oct. 4, MS-162

• Live at Lunchtime: Opera of Tijuana, noon to 1 p.m. Oct. 5, Curran Plaza

• Yo Puedo STEM Latinx/chicanx Series: Exploring STEM as a Latinx/ Chicanx Changemaker. Panel discussion, 1 to 2 p.m. Oct. 6. Register at bit.ly/3r6x7la

SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE: Events will be in remote and in-person formats, which will include presentations in Spanish. For the full schedule, visit sdmesa.edu/calendar:

• Mesa College Library Presents Latinx Heritage Month Resource Guide: 2 p.m. Tuesday, via Zoom:bit.ly/dredeama

• Opening reception of In Lak’ech: Tu eres mi otro yo: Maria de Los Angeles and Ryan Bonilla Exhibition: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Art Gallery, FA-103

• In Lak’ech: Tu eres mi otro yo: Conversation with artist Maria de Los Angeles: 10 a.m. Thursday, Art Gallery, FA-103

• Chismesito Time: Latine Fem in Higher Education: 1 p.m. Oct. 4, Room I4-202, AVANZA Center

• Queer Astrology Loteria!: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 5, Room I4-202, AVANZA Center

• Rompiendo Barreras (STEM careers): 10 a.m. Oct. 6, Room G-102

• How to Start a Small Business: 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 6 (Zoom: sdccd-edu.zoom.us/ j/8967315143)

MIRACOSTA COLLEGE, 1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside. Call (760) 795-6815:

• Dolores Huerta film and discussion: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Little Theatre. “Dolores” (2017), an American documentary directed by Peter Bratt, depicts the life of Chicana labor union activist Dolores Huerta. Q&A and discussion with the director follow. RSVP required at bit.ly/3ujtsgz.

• “Native Gardens,” a comedy by Latina playwright Karen Zacarias. “Native Gardens” explores the culture clash when highpowered lawyer Pablo and his pregnant wife, Tania, buy a house next to Virginia and Frank. Preview at 7:30 p.m. Thursday; shows at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and Oct. 6-8. Matinees are at 2 p.m. Oct. 2 and 9. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $13 for seniors and staff, and $11 for students; available at miracosta.edu/ buytix. All seats are $11 for the preview. Children younger than 5 are not permitted. Call (760) 757-2121.

• Erica Alfaro, a Miracosta alumna and awardwinning author, tells her story of resilience and her journey of becoming an author and speaker. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Oct. 6, Student Center, Aztlan Room

• Film screening, “Real Women Have Cur ves” (2002): In East Los Angeles, a teen struggles with her ambitions of attending college and the desires of her mother for her to get married and take over the family business. Starring America Ferrera. 7 to 9 p.m. Oct. 14, Theatre.

• Latino Book and Family Festival: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 15, Oceanside campus. More than 100 exhibitors; speak with more than 30 authors. Bilingual activities and workshops, and resource booths. Visit lbff.us.

PALOMAR COLLEGE: The college will host several Latin American food events on the main campus in San Marcos, as well as workshops on Latino terminology and writing. The Library Department will premiere displays at all Palomar College locations: the main campus, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, and the education centers in Escondido, Rancho Bernardo and Fallbrook. Visit bit.ly/3dcskik.

• So is it Latino, Latinx, Hispanic? Come learn about Latino/a/x Terminology, 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, palomar-edu.zoom.us/ j/84325674613

• Chicana Crochet Presents: An Arts and Craft Session, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Oct. 4, Room MD 328

• Mestizaje: The History of White Supremacy in Chicanx Communities and the Legacy of Mixed Identity, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 7, Zoom ID: 938 1527 7216 Passcode: 637568