Leominster’s Spanish American Center celebrates 60 years of service
The incredible energy in the air and the smiles on people’s faces at the Spanish American Center’s (SAC) 60th anniversary gala said everything about the beloved community organization that has aided so many through the years.
LEOMINSTER — The incredible energy in the air and the smiles on people’s faces at the Spanish American Center’s 60th anniversary gala said everything about the beloved community organization that has aided so many through the years.
The event held on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel on Erdman Way was a celebration of the nonprofit’s steadfast outreach mission. It featured awards, live music, dancing and culture, all with a Latino flair. Cocktail hour with guitarist Gilberto Rivera was followed by a cultural spotlight that included Irene Hernández dancing to traditional music played by Grupo Fa’Unida in the style of bomba y plena and poetry read by Hernández and Amanda Prokowiew.
“Hispanic heritage is struggle and pride .. .and promise for tomorrow,” Hernández said, and a woman from Grupo Fa’Unida revealed that they have “been participating in cultural events” with the SAC fo...