SOURCE: Gaithersburg City of Maryland

Posted: March 18, 2016 Arab American Heritage Month Celebration In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, the City of Gaithersburg’s Multicultural Affairs Committee is hosting a reception on Monday, April 11, 2016, at the Activity Center at Bohrer Park, 506 South Frederick Avenue, from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Please join us for an evening of student presentations highlighting the cultural arts of select Arab countries, Arabic art and demonstrations, and youth performances of Arabic dancing and singing. Light refreshments will be served. April 2016 will be proclaimed as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Gaithersburg to recognize the Arab American community for its achievements and contributions to the fabric of our society. The proclamation will be delivered in the City Hall Council Chambers during the Mayor and City Council meeting on April 4 at 7:30 p.m. The City’s celebration event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Please e-mail mac@gaithersburgmd.gov by 5 p.m. on April 8. For more information contact the staff liaison to the Multicultural Affairs Committee.

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