Gathering in the Park July 18, 2009

What could be more Californian than a sunny summer Saturday in a park bustling with families enjoying free cultural performances, international food booths, a children's carnival, marketplace and health fair.

The Gathering in the Park is as diverse as Union City itself.

Entertainment will range from hot Latin to cool blues, including:
* LAVA Latin Rhythms
* Big Cat Tolefree and the Hipnotics
* Hiyas Philippine Folk Dance Company
* Merani O' Tehani Polynesian Dancers
* Indian Bhangra and Gidha dancing
* A performance by visitors from the Hangzhou Youth Cultural Activity Center in China.

Bring your blankets and low lawn chairs to enjoy a day of live music in the park amphitheater.

The food court will serve a variety of delicious and diverse cuisines from across the globe. Those purchasing $10 "Taste of the World" passports will be in for a special treat - sampling chefs' specialties from local restaurants and then voting for their favorite food.

The annual summer Kid's Carnival, hosted by Union City Leisure Services, will include a bounce house, cotton candy, and 30 midway games. The new playground, accessible to the disabled, offers a miniature version of the Golden Gate Bridge and other Northern California landmarks.

Artisans, craftspeople and other merchants will sell unique and unusual wares at the international marketplace.

The Health Fair Pavilion will provide free screenings for blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure. Men's and women's health information and tips on healthy eating and active lifestyles will be provided in languages such as Spanish, Taglog, Punjabi and Hindi. Hosted by volunteers and Kaiser Permanente, Washington Hospital, Sahaita, American College of Nurses, Black Nurses Association, and others.

Don't miss this fun-filled, all-day festival - the last major Union City 50th Anniversary activity of the summer.

Free.

Official Website: http://www.unioncity50.com/Events/gathering.htm