Latino Connection in the Ottawa Valley

07/03/2025

Get ready to spice up your day with a free salsa dancing lesson in the park! Perfect for families (kids ages 4 and up) and adults of all ages, this lively event is your chance to move, groove, and soak up the vibrant energy of Latin dance. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned dancer, come twirl under the sun and feel the rhythm. Hosted in collaboration with Latinos in the Valley, it’s a celebration of culture, community, and pure fun—don’t miss out! 💃🕺🌞

05/28/2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of flavour, culture, and connection! ✨🌎

Latino Connection in the Ottawa Valley is proud to collaborate with the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew and the Town of Petawawa to present a Latin American Cooking Demonstration as part of the Culture Connect series!

🗓 Monday, June 9th
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Petawawa Civic Centre

Chilean chef Alvaro will guide you through the preparation of delicious dishes like:
🦐 Ceviche
🥖 Crostini
🥩 Beef Crudo
🍪 Alfajores

Plus, enjoy a cultural journey through food as we explore the history and significance of each dish in Latin America — a night full of stories, learning, and tasty bites!

🎟️ Spots are limited!
Register now:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/latin-american-cooking-demonstration-tickets-1357343503959?aff=oddtdtcreator

🙏 A huge thank-you to the Local Immigration Partnership – Lanark & Renfrew for organizing this event, trusting us, and supporting our work in sharing Latin culture with the community.

05/10/2025

Happy Mother’s Day from Latino Connection🩷🩷!

To celebrate the amazing moms in our community, we filled Downtown Pembroke with free flowers — just a small way to spread love and smiles this weekend! 💐

A huge thank you to the ✨ for supporting this project and letting us bring it to life. And much appreciation to the local businesses who generously let us use their windows:

🛍️ .pembroke .stirs.pembroke .artisanbakery

We hope these blooms brightened someone’s day!
Pick one, snap a pic, and tag us📷

04/07/2025

Palm Sunday Potluck Celebration!

Join Latino Connection in the Ottawa Valley for a beautiful Palm Sunday celebration filled with faith, culture, and community!

When? Sunday, April 13, 2025
Where? St. Columbkille Cathedral, 188 Renfrew St, Pembroke
Time? Following Sunday Morning Service

Enjoy palm weaving, Easter egg and cookie decorating, and Latin American-inspired crafts for kids and parents! Plus, bring a dish to share and let’s create a table full of flavors, love, and togetherness!

Everyone is welcome—see you there!

02/18/2025

¡Celebremos el Día de la Mujer juntas! Ven a disfrutar de una mañana llena de baile, cultura y comunidad!

Acompáñanos en una divertida sesión de Zumba y Salsa, ¡perfecta para principiantes! No necesitas experiencia, solo trae tu energía y tu corazón abierto. Vamos a bailar, sudar y conectar en hermandad.
Tendremos snacks!

Cuando: Domingo 9 de Marzo | 8:45 - 11:30 AM
Dónde: Centre Culturel Francophone de Pembroke (303 James St, Pembroke)
$30 por persona por todo el evento| Registrate con nosotros!

¡Ven a celebrar, aprender algo nuevo y compartir con nosotras! 💕 ¡Te esperamos!

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Join Us for a Special Women’s Day Celebration! Come celebrate Women’s Day with us through dance, culture, and community!

Join us for a fun-filled morning of Zumba & Salsa! Perfect for beginners! No experience needed, just bring your energy and open heart. Let’s dance, sweat, and connect in sisterhood. Snacks provided!

When: Sunday, March 9 | 8:45 - 11:30 AM
Where: Centre Culturel Francophone de Pembroke (303 James St, Pembroke)
$30 por person for both classes | Pre-register with us!

Let’s move, celebrate, and embrace the joy of togetherness! 💕

02/12/2025

¡Celebremos el Día de la Mujer juntas! Ven a disfrutar de una mañana llena de baile, cultura y comunidad!

Acompáñanos en una divertida sesión de Zumba y Salsa, ¡perfecta para principiantes! No necesitas experiencia, solo trae tu energía y tu corazón abierto. Vamos a bailar, sudar y conectar en hermandad.
Tendremos snacks!

Cuando: Domingo 9 de Marzo | 8:45 - 11:30 AM
Dónde: Centre Culturel Francophone de Pembroke (303 James St, Pembroke)
$30 por persona por todo el evento| Registrate con nosotros hasta el 28 de Febrero para separar tu cupo!

¡Ven a celebrar, aprender algo nuevo y compartir con nosotras! 💕 ¡Te esperamos!

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Join Us for a Special Women's Day Celebration! Come celebrate Women's Day with us through dance, culture, and community!

Join us for a fun-filled morning of Zumba & Salsa! Perfect for beginners! No experience needed, just bring your energy and open heart. Let’s dance, sweat, and connect in sisterhood. Snacks provided!

When: Sunday, March 9 | 8:45 - 11:30 AM
Where: Centre Culturel Francophone de Pembroke (303 James St, Pembroke)
$30 por person for both classes | Pre-register with us by February 28 to reserve your spot!

Let’s move, celebrate, and embrace the joy of togetherness! 💕

12/04/2024

Latino Connection and Q’Inti Wasi are preparing a Feliz Navidad Celebration!

Get ready for the holidays with a Christmas Cookie Decorating Party and meet Santa!!!

- Decorate your own Christmas cookies
• Create a personalized cup of hot chocolate
• Meet Santa and take a festive photo
• Write your very own letter to Santa
• Enjoy Bilingual Christmas Storytime in English & Spanish
• Sing along to Christmas Carols in English & Spanish

Cuándo?
Sunday, December 15th
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Dónde?
Centre Culturel Francophone de Pembroke
303 James Street, Pembroke

Choose Your Bundle:
We have special bundles for you to make the most of this experience! Pre-registration is required by December 12th, so don’t wait!

🔗 How to Register:
Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram/Facebook to reserve your spot!

This event is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season with your family, while also learning more about the Latin American culture and traditions. Join us for a fun morning filled with with fun, music, food, and community!

’IntiWasi

10/26/2024

Estamos listos para el evento en el Museo Textil De Almonte!!! Ven a ver Latino Connection in the Ottawa Valley en el desfile de trajes típicos y costumbres de Latino America. “Los Textiles y Los Historias que Relatan” es un evento creado por iniciativa de Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew y Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, parte de Culture Connect.

El evento es gratis pero hay que registrarse para separar cupo. Espacios limitados, los esperamos! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/textiles-and-the-stories-they-tell-latin-america-tickets-1037488043667

Donde: Museo Textil de Almonte
Fecha: Sabado, 2 de Noviembre
Hora: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Are you ready for the next Textiles and the Stories They Tell? We’re focusing on Latin American cultures with Latino Connection in the Ottawa Valley on Saturday, November 2 at 11am in the Mill Workers Learning Centre on our second floor! Models will be sharing their culture and stories from Chile, El Salvador, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and more ☺️

The event is FREE but space is limited! Register today to avoid disappointment: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/textiles-and-the-stories-they-tell-latin-america-tickets-1037488043667

This event is part of Local Immigration Partnership - Lanark & Renfrew’s Culture Connect fall series!