Let's Get Cooking (Learning Kitchen Event)!

Bring your family for a free afternoon celebrating Latin American cuisine and culture! This three-hour event features cooking demonstrations showcasing dishes from seven Latin countries: Mexico, Honduras, Ecuador, Venezuela, El Salvador, Panama, and Puerto Rico. You'll get to sample different foods and take home recipes to try cooking yourself. The highlight is a 30-minute salsa dance workshop led by the Latin Ballet of Virginia's Artistic Director, Marisol Betancourt Sotolongo. No dance experience needed—this interactive session teaches basic steps, rhythms, and the cultural meaning behind Latin dance in a fun, welcoming way. Whether your kids are interested in trying new foods, learning to cook, or getting moving with dance, there's something here for everyone. For details, reach out to the Health Literacy Coordinator at rfrierson@ppls.org or (804) 733-2387 ext. 6704.