LULAC Ottumwa

10/15/2026

Get ready for an evening full of cultura, tradición, música, and community!🇲🇽

Join us as we celebrate Día de los Mu***os, a beautiful Mexican tradition that honors our loved ones who have passed and keeps their memories alive through stories, ofrendas, and the traditions we pass down from generation to generation.

HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING!

• Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli performing LIVE!
• Día de los Mu***os presentation by Michelle Garcia from the University of Iowa.
• Day of the Dead Scholarship Winners Announcement!🎓
• Cultural activities, family movie, and of course the altar displays!
• Face painting from Audrey's Faces & Henna!💀

Vendors that we are so excited to have this year:

• La Jefa delicious Mexican food will be there!🌮
• Susie’s Wildflower Co. with beautiful marigolds/ cempasúchil flowers🏵️

Date: Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Ottumwa Ymca
611 N. Hancock St., Ottumwa, IA 52501

FREE ENTRY — EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

Bring your familia, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us! Whether you're coming to honor a loved one, enjoy the folklórico performances, or learn more about Mexican culture, there's a place for YOU here.

Let's continue celebrating our raíces, keeping our traditions alive, and bringing our community together. Porque nuestras raíces nos unen y nuestros recuerdos viven para siempre.🕯️💜✨

¡Los esperamos!

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10/15/2026

Si tienes preguntas, nuestros amigos de NILC han creado este recurso útil sobre cómo votar de manera segura como ciudadano naturalizado. ¡Tu voto es tu voz en la democracia!

https://www.nilc.org/resources/como-ejercer-su-voto-de-manera-segura-guia-para-ciudadanos-naturalizados-y-todo-tipo-de-votantes-habilitados/

10/15/2026

🗳️ ¡Las elecciones generales serán el martes 3 de noviembre y la votación anticipada comienza HOY!

🗳️ A partir de hoy, los votantes del condado de Wapello pueden emitir su voto por adelantado mediante la votación anticipada en persona en la Oficina del Auditor del Condado de Wapello. ¡Es una manera sencilla de hacer escuchar tu voz según tu propio horario y evitar las filas el día de las elecciones! ✅

📍 La Corte del Condado de Wapello (Wapello County Courthouse), segundo piso
101 W. 4th Street, Ottumwa

🪪 ¡Recuerda llevar una identificación válida!

Este noviembre, los votantes ayudarán a decidir las contiendas electorales federales, estatales y del condado que influirán en nuestra comunidad durante los próximos años. Ya sea que votes por adelantado o acudas a las urnas el día de las elecciones, ¡haz un plan y cumple con tu deber cívico! 🇺🇸

👇 Obtén más información sobre el proceso electoral en el condado de Wapello aquí:

Voters can use the official Iowa absentee ballot request form. Voters can also write a request on a regular piece of paper – one for each voter and include the following information:

10/11/2026

🕯️🌼 CALLING ALL ORGANIZATIONS! 🌼🕯️

LULAC invites local organizations, businesses, and community groups to be part of our Día de los Mu***os Celebration by creating an ofrenda (Day of the Dead altar)! 💀🌺

An ofrenda is a beautiful way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away while celebrating their lives, stories, and the traditions that keep their memories alive.

✨ We invite you to create and showcase an ofrenda that reflects your organization’s creativity, culture, and the meaningful memories you wish to honor.

📅 Date: November 7th
📍 Location: Ottumwa Family YMCA

Let’s come together as a community to celebrate life, honor our loved ones, and share the beauty of this tradition. ❤️🧡💛

Interested in participating? Send us a message to learn more and reserve your spot! Tables are provided and there is not cost to participate. Set up starts at 12pm

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10/08/2026

Do you want to be a vendor for El dia de los Mu***os? Complete the form to make sure your sport is reserved.
https://forms.gle/Rm7ZgpkL6EBDzoas8

10/07/2026

Susie’s Wildflower Co. Is one of the vendors we will have at our Día del Los Mu***os event! Show some support for our local floral business. We are excited to have Susie partner with us!🏵️✨

10/02/2026

DÍA DE LOS MU***OS SCHOLARSHIP!

This year, we want to hear YOUR story.

What does Día de Los Mu***os mean to you?💀

We are excited to give away TWO $250 SCHOLARSHIPS to students who share what Día de los Mu***os means to them and how this beautiful tradition has impacted their life, family, or community.

🎓 2 scholarships | $250 each

📝 Topic: What does Día de los Mu***os mean to you?

📅 Deadline: October 28th

Whether your connection comes from family traditions, your culture, a special memory, or someone you continue to honor your story matters.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5qr-Q8ANxyIHZRkBZaDWNIwXo-Dc1GRtG9if2Y0pYNxDJhg/viewform?usp=send_form

¡Queremos escuchar tu historia!🏵️🕯️

10/02/2026

Join us for an evening filled with love, culture, family, and remembrance as we celebrate one of Mexico’s most meaningful traditions. 🇲🇽💀🕯️

Día de los Mu***os is a Mexican tradition where families and communities come together to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Through colorful ofrendas (altars), photographs, favorite foods, flowers, music, and stories, we keep their memories alive and celebrate the lives they shared with us.

This beautiful tradition reminds us that although our loved ones may no longer be with us physically, their love, stories, traditions, and memories continue to live on.

DÍA DE LOS MU***OS EVENT

📅 Saturday, November 7th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Ottumwa YMCA

Bring your family and come celebrate with us! There will be something for everyone:

- Food Truck – Come hungry!
- Kids Activities – Fun for the little ones!
- Family Movie – Cozy up and enjoy a movie together!
- Altar Display – Take a moment to honor and remember those who came before us.
- Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli – Enjoy a beautiful performance celebrating Mexican culture through traditional dances!

Whether Día de los Mu***os is a tradition you grew up celebrating or you’re learning about it for the first time, everyone is welcome. Come share in the music, food, colors, stories, and love that make this tradition so special.

¡Los esperamos! Bring your familia, bring your memories, and let’s celebrate together!💜✨

09/24/2026

05/06/2026

Try Something New invites O.L.A. participants to explore something different, such as an event, activity, or place they haven't experienced before. It's about stepping outside your comfort zone, meeting new people, and seeing things from a fresh perspective.

Dhairyasheel Gaikwad and Jim Fineran chose to attend Día de los Mu***os celebration organized by LULAC.

"The celebration beautifully reflected the belief in welcoming the spirits of the departed back to be remembered and celebrated with joy rather than sorrow. Experiencing this tradition firsthand helped deepen my appreciation for the cultural values, customs, and symbolism associated with Día de los Mu***os." stated
Dhairyasheel.

"The night was a moving celebration, as friends and family gathered to honor those who have passed from earthly life into eternal spirit," Jim added.