{"id":4769,"date":"2025-11-28T19:57:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lulacohioeducational.foundation\/?p=4769"},"modified":"2025-11-28T19:57:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T19:57:12","slug":"loef-hosts-vibrant-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-in-walnut-hills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lulacohioeducational.foundation\/index.php\/2025\/11\/28\/loef-hosts-vibrant-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-in-walnut-hills\/","title":{"rendered":"LOEF Hosts Vibrant D\u00eda de los Muertos Celebration in Walnut Hills"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\ndocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function(event) { \r\n\tjQuery( '#slider-pro-3-4771' ).sliderPro({\r\n\t\t\/\/width\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 1000,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/height\r\n\t\t\t\theight: 800,\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\/\/auto play\r\n\t\t\t\tautoplay:  true,\r\n\t\tautoplayOnHover: 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Spearheaded by Victoria Garland, LOEF board member, the event was made possible through generous support from local businesses and community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The festivities began on October 31 at The Fix on Woodburn Avenue, where the venue\u2019s owner contributed space and resources to showcase Latino art. Guests enjoyed themed drinks and live music at Tequila Modern Mexican, which also hosted face painting with Dia de los muertos theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On November 1, ETC Produce, owned by Toncia Chaves, transformed into a vibrant hub of celebration. The outdoor plaza was adorned with traditional Mexican decorations, including a communal D\u00eda de los Muertos altar and a craft station for children. 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