![]() ![]() Eliot Family Resource Center and Haitain Community Center offered information on their resources that help parents, children, and families find emotional support and practical assistance to succeed. ![]() They are seeking funding proposals for community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs due October 15. ![]() Everett Cultural Council tabled on their current community artwork projects and events in Everett, including the Everett Art Walk. Please see the website for more information: DCR joined the event to promote their Greening the Gateway program, which offers free tree plantings to Everett residents in the designated tree planting area. Neighborways sought residents’ feedback on the design of 66 Main St., a new neighborhood park with art murals, a pollinator garden, fountains and native trees. They also spoke on their community gardens, urban farms, social justice, and youth empowerment work. ECG shared information on the Everett Food Policy Council which works with the City to ensure an equitable and sustainable food system in Everett. Everett Community Growers brought produce from their two urban farm locations. La Huerta Farms distributed vegetables grown by Yohanna Moreno and Shane Hurley, a husband-and-wife team who plants everything for La Huerta including varieties from Latin America and the world. Phalla was one of the vendors at Everett’s original market and specializes in Asian produce. Phalla Nol and her family sold garlic, green onions, cabbage, basil, eggplant, and peaches to name a few. Phalla’s Produce sold six tables full of produce from her farm in Lowell. Oliveira’s served grilled Brazilian meats and drinks near the beer garden, including beer from Aeronaut Brewing. We are so grateful to all the vendors who participated (as listed below.) For Hispanic Heritage month the City will be hosting Fiesta Del Rio to celebrate our diverse Hispanic community with a spectacular lineup of entertainment, activities for children, dancing, hispanic food, and fun for all on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Glendale Park from 10 am- 8 pm. I am incredibly grateful for their assistance and feel honored to have worked with them. Primo Simon’s son Juan Vaquerano helped plan the Harvest Fest along with Roberto Velasquez, HR Specialist for the City of Everett. Singer Simon works for WuNR 1600 AM Radio International. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, local restaurants, including Taco El Paso, Montecristo, and Supermercado served delicious pupusas, tacos, mouth-watering sides, freshly sliced mango, coconuts, and much more! We also had the talented singer Primo Simon singing live Latin music accompanied by his family. Most importantly, Harvest Fest would not have succeeded without the participation of local farmers, restaurants, performers, and community organizations. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank Mayor DeMaria and the City for making this event happen. I appreciate the Everett Independent staff covering the event and helping raise awareness about food accessibility. Thank you for your informative article and the photos of the Harvest Fest in last week’s newspaper. ![]()
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