BRIEFS

Mother Earth meets Mid-Missourians

Colleen Stachura
Adelante stasf writer

Earth Day in Columbia is celebrated April 27 this year, and the Latino community will be out in full force.
Columbia Verde, Adelante and Centro Latino will join Columbia’s two bilingual radio programs, La Hora Latina and Radio Ondas to host a “barrio Latino” on Eighth Street near the Columbia Missourian.
Columbia Verde founder Nadia Navarrete will pass out native plants for community members to take home. She will also distribute information about MU’s Hispanic and Latin American Faculty and Staff Association (HLAFSA), of which Columbia Verde is a part.
Around the corner on Elm Street, José García will grind wheat with kids of all ages and hand out information about the Food Systems and Sustainable Agriculture program at MU. Nearby, Jeanette García will represent the Heart Council of Missouri Girl Scouts and promote the growth of Latina girls through Girl Scouts and their “Uniquely ME” program. The Girl Scouts have troops in Columbia, Sedalia, Jefferson City and other communities. This celebration of Mother Earth will begin at noon in Peace Park, at Eighth and Elm streets, and last until 7:00 p.m. Besides the street fair, there’s a full lineup of performers at two stages, and an organized schedule of games. The rain date is set for May 4.

Cinco De Mayo to be celebrated in style

Suan Pineda
Adelante staff writer

Even if most people don’t know what they’re celebrating, Cinco de Mayo brings merriment wherever it’s observed.
The historical significance of the date has been misunderstood north of the border, with many believing it’s Independence Day. In fact, it’s the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, when the Mexicans beat the French.
There’s no shortage of places in Central Missouri where you can celebrate. See adelantesi.com for the complete list, or call restaurants for details.

COLUMBIA

Chevys Fresh Mex
1010 I-70 Drive SW
(573) 817-9595
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo all weekend with live music, drink specials, prizes, and a trip to Cancún. Del Alma will play on Monday night.

El Maguey
901 Nifong Blvd.
(573) 874-3812
Drink specials all day.

El Maguey
504 W Business Loop
(573) 449-6558
Drink specials during Happy Hour.

El Charro
1111 Broadway E
(573) 817-2990
Live music, drink and food specials, May 4 and 5.

La Casa Grande
(573) 441-9090
Saturday, May 3, there will be a mariachi, beginning at 4 p.m. with drink and food specials.

La Casa Nueva
(573) 886-0320
Sunday, May 4, there will be a mariachi, beginning at 4 p.m. with drink and food specials.

La Tolteca
442-3336
Stadium y College
Music from Y107 FM and food and drink specials on May 5.

FULTON

Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
1211 S Bus 54, Fulton
573-592-0047
Margaritas half-price, all Mexican beers $1.50.

SEDALIA

The second annual Cinco de Mayo Festival will feature parades, folkloric dances, contests, Miss Cinco de Mayo and a lot of good food. The parade will begin at 2:30 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 421 W 3rd St.

El Tapatío
1705 W Broadway Blvd.
660-827-5553
Folkloric dances on May 3 at 6 and 8 p.m., and on May 4 at 1 and 4 p.m. Meal specials with a 10 percent discount Saturday and Sunday.

El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant
705 N Charles St
660-747-8805
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Specials on Mexican beer ($1)