Heights Community Congress's 11th annual multicultural festival set for May 14

Connecting Our Cultures will be the theme of Heights Community Congress's 11th annual multicultural festival, which will be held from 1-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, May 14, at the Lee Road Library, 2345 Lee Road. This year's theme encourages participants not only to recognize Cleveland Heights for its diversity, but also to connect with the many cultures that contribute to it.

In addition to food and fun, the festival will include entertainment from the Passport Project and other cultural groups. There will be craft projects for children of all ages, informational and educational activities, as well as tables featuring items for sale.

Connecting Our Cultures is planned and staffed by HCC's Multicultural Task Force, an advisory committee of HCC and its board of directors. One of the goals of HCC is to promote racial, ethnic and cultural understanding. This is a part of the organization’s  larger mission to be an advocate for social justice, a monitor of fair housing, and a facilitator of community-building.

The event is free and open to the public. There will be drawings for door prizes throughout the day. For more information, contact HCC at 216-321-6775 or info@heightscongress.org.