Tag: Cinco de Mayo

NxNW—Salute to Cinco de Mayo

Cherlyn Conway Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that commemorates the Mexican Army victory over the French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This holiday often gets confused with Mexican Independence Day, which is celebrated in September. It was interesting to find out that Cinco de Mayo is a relatively minor…

Voices United Unsleepover Party

Jane Scholz Voices United members gathered to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5 with the second edition of our Unsleepover party with a fiesta theme. The Unsleepover is a party with all the fun of a sleepover, but when it’s over, you go home and sleep in your own bed! Pajamas and loungewear were…

Robson Choir Spreads Some Love

Frances Hackley Members of the Robson Community Choir delivered Valentines on Feb. 11 and spread a little love around the neighborhood. Those lucky enough to receive one were treated to a song, a rose, two Valentine cupcakes, and a card. Everyone involved had a wonderful time, despite the cool, dreary, drizzly day. The singers brought…