Mexican Independence Day set for Sept. 15

Nuestra Voz of Sonoma is pulling out all the stops for its fifth annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day on the Sonoma Plaza, set for Sunday, Sept. 15, from noon to 8 p.m.

Music, dance and ethnic food booths available for the entire community will mark this historical event, which echoes celebrations held in Mexico and highlights ethnic heritage in the Sonoma Valley community.

There is no charge to attend, and food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Nuestra Voz of Sonoma is a nonprofit organization with programs serving the Sonoma Valley community for 13 years. Programs center on providing healthy activities for the community, including aerobics and martial arts classes, competitive and recreational soccer, traditional ethnic arts classes, scholarships, education on healthy food choices and a new community food garden.

For further information, contact Nuestra Voz at 939-9369.