The event will

be held at the municipal complex ­ where the library and City Hall

are located and features Hispanic food, ethnic dancing, live music by

local band Spanish Flavor, and cultural displays, as well as crafts, pinatas

and games for children. The public is invited to attend and admission

is free.

The Los Matachines

dancers from Fairburn will perform at 2 p.m. Los Matachines is a dance

drama depicting the struggle between good and evil. The dance, which is

thought to have been originally brought to the New World by the Spanish,

features elaborate headdresses and colorful robes. Los Matachines will

be followed by Danzas Genericas de Colombia, a dance group at 2:30 p.m.

Iris Gonzalez and a companion will perform the popular courtship dance

at 4 p.m.

The local band,

Spanish Flavor will perform at 3:30 p.m. Families are invited to experience

Hispanic culture through a variety of Latin rhythms including Salsa, Merengue,

Spanish folk, Cumbia , Flamenco, Guajira and Cha-Cha. The library will

sponsor a dance contest to be held during the concert. Prizes will be

awarded.

Marta McGlade,

a three-year veteran of Peachtree City's Hispanic Heritage Celebration

will emcee the event.

El Ranchero

Restaurant will provide "a taste of Mexico."

English as

a Second Language (ESL) students from Peachtree City will prepare food

from their native countries and cultural displays for the event as well.

ESL classes are held Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Gazebo

across from the Recreation Administration building, as well as Tuesday

and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Peachtree

City. ESL classes are free to the public. For more information on the

ESL program, contact Peter Volin at 770-487-8910.

The Peachtree

City Library will close at noon Oct. 4 in order to prepare for the "Fiesta."

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