Latino Civic Association of Tompkins County

12/14/2025

We are having so much fun! Thanks to everyone who showed up and supported the fundraiser!

12/13/2025

✨ TONIGHT! ✨

Join us at for an evening of dancing, Latin bites, and community holiday spirit, all in support of youth in Tompkins County!

🎟️ sliding scale $25-$75
🎟️ Venmo: LCATOMPKINS
🎟️ Eventbrite: lcanavidena.eventbrite.com
🎟️ or buy at the door!

12/11/2025

❄️ 3 DAYS until our holiday fiesta ❄️

Muchas gracias to our event sponsors & our media sponsors!

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🌟 Ritmo Latino with DJ Vic on WICB 91.7 FM

Join the LCA on December 13th for an evening of dancing and celebration, in support of our Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award!

🎟️ $25-$75 sliding scale
🎟️ Venmo: LCATOMPKINS
or
🎟️ lcanavidena.eventbrite.com

FAQs:

❓Is this event the annual LCA holiday fiesta?

Yes! This is our annual holiday gathering. The event is a little bit more casual this year, due to rising venue costs. But there will still be dancing and appetizers courtesy of the LCA and Old Mexico!

❓What is the Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award?

The Cecilia Montanar-Vargas Award is an academic memorial scholarship organized by the LCA, and is awarded each spring to 1-3 Latine graduating high school seniors or non-traditional students in Tompkins County. The award emphasizes academic commitment, as well as service to the community.

❓Will there be dinner?

No, there will not be dinner served. There will be limited appetizers, so arrive on time!

❓Will there be a bar?

Yes! Old Mexico has a bar. Bring cash or card and tip your bartenders!

❓What is the dress code?

Many people like to dress up, but there is no required dress code. This event will be more casual than in past years. If you feel like wearing something fancy or festive, please do so. More importantly, we just care that you join us!

❓Is there parking?

Yes! Old Mexico has a large parking lot, and there is a side door from the parking lot that will lead straight to the event room.

12/05/2025

❄️ Join us for our monthly public board meeting at the ! ❄️

On the agenda this month:

🌟 Scholarship Fundraiser aka Fiesta Navideña
🌟 Board elections

12/01/2025

Join the LCA for our Winter Scholarship Fundraiser!

🤍 In an effort to direct funds responsibly to those most in need right now, this event will be more casual than in years past. It’s an opportunity to connect (and dance!) with new and old friends & celebrate the season for a good cause!

🤍 Sliding scale tickets ($25-$75+) can be purchased via:
•Venmo (LCATompkins)
•Eventbrite: lcanavidena.eventbrite.com
•At the door

🤍 All ticket sales go towards our Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award, supporting Latine high school seniors in Tompkins County.

🤍 Appetizers provided by & the LCA, but bring cash/card for their bar!

GRACIAS to our sponsors, , , , and !

11/24/2025

11/19/2025

❄️ Join the LCA for our Winter Scholarship Fundraiser! ❄️

🤍 In an effort to direct funds responsibly to those most in need right now, this event will be more casual than in years past. It’s an opportunity to connect (and dance!) with new and old friends & celebrate the season for a good cause!

🤍 Sliding scale tickets ($25-$75+) can be purchased via:
•Venmo (LCATompkins)
•Eventbrite: lcanavidena.eventbrite.com
•At the door

🤍 All ticket sales go towards our Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award, supporting Latine high school seniors in Tompkins County.

🤍 Appetizers provided by & the LCA, but bring cash/card for their bar!

GRACIAS to our sponsors, & !

11/15/2025

❄️ Join the LCA for our Winter Scholarship Fundraiser! ❄️

🤍 In an effort to direct funds responsibly to those most in need right now, this event will be more casual than in years past. It’s an opportunity to connect (and dance!) with new and old friends!

🤍 Tickets can be purchased via Venmo (LCATompkins) or at the door.

🤍 All ticket sales go towards our Cecilia Montaner-Vargas Award, supporting Latine high school seniors in Tompkins County.

🤍 Appetizers provided by & the LCA, but bring cash/car for their bar!

GRACIAS to our sponsors, & !

11/09/2025

Join us Tuesday, November 11th for our monthly public board meeting at the !

On the agenda:

🌟 Annual holiday fiesta
🌟 2026 budget

11/08/2025

Thank you for coming out to our opening! :)

10/20/2025

What a great weekend of puppets and performances! Big thanks to for hosting us and to Community Arts Partnership for making this event possible. Huge appreciation to Evaluna and for organizing the event.

Special shoutout to Leonor for her wonderful Pedro y la Odisea del Paraná performance, to Lilly for her Spanish version of the Aunt Irene Variety Show, and to Adolfo for delighting us with his music during the intermission 🎶

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported the event!

10/17/2025

Save the Date: Community Memorial for Dr. Debra Castillo Nov. 2, 2025
On Sunday, October 5, our community suffered a great loss with the passing of Dr. Debra A. Castillo – mother, sister, aunt, professor, mentor, amiga, and champion to so many of us. We invite you to join us at the Celebration of Life for Debbie, which will be held on Sunday, November 2 from 1:30pm to 4:30pm at the Community School of Music & Arts (CSMA) on the 3rd Floor, 330 E. State St., Ithaca, NY.
Debbie was a brilliant weaver who brought all of our stories and lives together. Let us come together en familia to honor and remember our very dear Debra Castillo.
This memorial will echo the many community-based arts-oriented events that Debbie shared in Ithaca, at Cornell, and throughout the globe. A celebration of her life and love, this event will feature music, food, poetry and a space for friends and loved ones to share memories of Debbie.
Questions can be sent to [email protected] or 607-227-2334 or