To commemorate and celebrate the life and work of labor and civil rights leader César Chávez, the City of Woodland will be hosting a celebration at the Woodland Community & Senior Center at 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 30. Join the City and fellow residents for this annual event that includes a special guest speaker, music, dance performances, and signing to celebrate the life and accomplishments of César Chávez.  

The program begins at 5:00 pm at the Woodland Community & Senior Center and will consist of live singing and dance performances; the keynote speaker for the event will be the President and Chief Executive Office of the Farmworker Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD), David M. Villarino-Gonzalez.

During the event, there will be live dancing performed by the Beamer School Ballet Folklórico group, a vocal performance featuring Jimena Izquierdo, and a musical performance by Douglass Middle School’s Mariachi band led by Idbin Acosta. Several local non-profit organizations and resource groups will have outreach tables at the event. Families are encouraged to attend the event so children of all ages can learn about Chávez’s dedication to making life better for those working hard in agriculture.