This year marks the celebration of the 50th anniversary of It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown and Great America is throwing a bash with the entire Peanuts Gang! Kids under 12 are welcome to join the festivities in Snoopy Land every weekend from October 1-30 (closed October 2 & 23 for 49ers games). Our family had a chance to try all the special activities … [Read more...] about Great America Presents The Great Pumpkin Fest
Archives for October 2016
Dia de Los Muertos – A time of power, reflection, and celebration
I was number seven in a large Latina familia. Being born the youngest daughter had many beneficios. My two sisters hovered over me like mourning doves cooing every time I did something cute, smart, or funny. Being the youngest meant that my sister Rosemary sewed me special clothes. My sister Maggie paid for braces to straighten my teeth and have a beautiful smile. Once … [Read more...] about Dia de Los Muertos – A time of power, reflection, and celebration
Francisco and Laura Jiménez Breaking Through Scholarship
by Linda Castillo A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting educator, author, and advocate for social justice Francisco Jiménez at a book reading for The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child (Spanish title: Cajas de cartón) published in 1997. In this book, Francisco writes about his childhood when his family came to California in search for a better … [Read more...] about Francisco and Laura Jiménez Breaking Through Scholarship
Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San José State
Article originally appeared on http://www.sjsulatinoalumninetwork.com/ by Linda Castillo September 15 through October 15 marks Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to recognize the contributions of Latino Americans and celebrate the heritage and traditions of Latino culture. This month we are highlighting Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San José State, a student organization … [Read more...] about Grupo Folklorico Luna y Sol de San José State
M∙A∙C Selena Has Arrived #MACSelena
by Linda Castillo Along with Selena fans and makeup lovers, I have been anticipating the new M∙A∙C Selena collection since it was announced back in July 2015. M∙A∙C collaborated with Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla to create a makeup line inspired by the iconic Latina legend. Selena and her music were so much a part of my teenage years. The passion and love for late … [Read more...] about M∙A∙C Selena Has Arrived #MACSelena