A multi-story event

Celebrations for Latino Heritage Month will wrap up in Newport this Sunday, Oct. 11, with "Noche de Cuentos;" which translates as “A night of stories.”

Alex Lluminquinga and a friend from the Guatemalan community in Newport will share the ancestral music, dance and culture of the indigenous people of the Andes.

Latino Heritage Month straddles two months. The beginning date of Sept. 15 is significant as the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Quickly following are the independence days for Mexico, September 16, and Chile, Sept. 18.

Sponsored by the Newport Public Library, Noche de Cuentos will stream live on the library’s Facebook page and on their YouTube channel.

The event aims to unite communities through music, dance and shared stories.

While supplies last, the library is also offering Noche de Cuentos storytelling kits through its take-out service.

The all-ages event will begin at 3 pm. Noche de Cuentos is co-sponsored by REFORMA. For more information, go to www.newportlibrary.org or call 541-265-2153.