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Philomath committee weighs Hispanic/Latinx September event amid safety concerns and limited time
Summary
Philomath’s Inclusivity Committee discussed options for a September Hispanic/Latinx event — from a large Frolic Grounds festival to smaller panels or farmers market appearances — while members raised safety concerns about immigration enforcement and agreed to gather vendor and budget information before deciding.
Philomath’s Inclusivity Committee spent much of its May meeting weighing whether to host a Hispanic/Latinx community event in September and, if so, what form it should take.
Committee members outlined three main options: a large festival at the Frolic Grounds with live music and vendor booths; a smaller community event at the museum or city hall that could include a proclamation reading and panel discussion; or a farmers market appearance with music and brief programming. The group discussed logistics including food vendors, performer availability and…
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