Clark College Invites Community to Two Latiné Events Día del Niño on April 25 & Noche de Familia on April 29
For Immediate Release
April 19, 2025
Cultural Events Celebrating Children, Literacy and Earth Day
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College invites the community to its annual free, family-friendly Latiné cultural celebration of children, literacy and Earth Day. Día del Niño (Day of the Child) is from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, April 25. Noche de Familia (Family Night) is Tuesday, April 29, from 4 to 8 p.m.
Both events are held at Gaiser Student Center on Clark's main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. Both events are free and open to the public.
Celebrate Día Del Niño with activities for kids and adults
Join us on Friday, April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. to celebrate children, families, reading, dancing, and singing with environmentally friendly games, arts and crafts and snacks.
- 6 p.m. – Quesadillas, Taquitos & Tamales - traditional foods will be served Environmentally friendly games, arts and crafts
- 7 p.m. - Reading by Author Duncan Tonatiuh in Spanish & English
- 7:30 p.m. - Vancouver Ballet Folklórico Dance Performance
- 8 p.m. - Live Salsa band and dancing
View the complete event schedule
About author Duncan Tonatiuh
Duncan Tonatiuh is an award-winning author-illustrator. He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He graduated from Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. His artwork is inspired by Pre-Columbian art, particularly that of the Mixtec codices. His aim is to create images and stories that honor the past, but that are relevant to people, especially children, nowadays.
Duncan Tonatiuh es un galardonado autor-ilustrador. Es Mexicano y Estadounidense. Creció en San Miguel de Allende, México y se graduó de la Parsons School of Design y Eugene Lang College en la ciudad de Nueva York. Su obra está inspirada en el arte precolombino, particularmente el de los códices mixtecos. Su objetivo es crear imágenes e historias que honren el pasado, pero que sean relevantes para las personas, especialmente los niños, hoy en día.
More about author Duncan Tonatiuh
Celebrate Noche de Familia
In addition, Clark College is hosting Noche de Familia on Tuesday, April 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. in Gaiser Student Center. This is a special night for Latiné families to learn about academic options and resources available at Clark. This free, public event includes activities for kids and dinner for all. It is offered twice per year by the college and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. All are welcome!
Attendees will have opportunities to speak with Clark representatives from many departments including Financial Aid, Transitional Services, Workforce Education Services, Disability Access Center, Counseling and Health Center, Career Services and more. Workshops will be offered to explain the processes of applying for Clark College and applying for financial aid. Information will be available in both Spanish and English.
Learn more about Noche de Familia
Driving directions and parking maps are available at www.clark.edu/maps.
Clark College expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, citizenship, immigration status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal in its programs and activities. Learn more at www.clark.edu/nds.
If you need an accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in this event, please contact Clark College's Human Resources Office. Phone: 360-992-2105 or email hr@clark.edu.
About Clark College
Founded in 1933, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor's and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately 45% of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.
To learn more, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For additional information: (media inquiries & photo requests):
Maureen Chan-Hefflin, Clark College Communications & Marketing
Phone: 360-992-2243 | Email: mhefflin@clark.edu
