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WINDY CITY TIMES
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ALMA's 'Winter Salsa' March 23
2018-03-22
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The Association of Latino/as Motivating Action ( ALMA ) will host its "2nd Annual Winter Salsa" on Friday, March 23, at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center, 4046 W. Armitage Ave.
The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 9, but was postponed due to inclement weather.
Among other events, awards will be given to Jessica Carrilo-Guerrero ( Individual Community, MillerCoors ( Corporate Community ) and Vives Q ( Community Organization. There will be food and open bar with, of course, live salsa.
See ALMAWinterSalsa2018.eventbrite.com and ALMAChicago.org . |
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