YAI is pleased to be partnering with REDA (the Riverview Economic Development Association) -- the organization that brings you the Cinco de Mayo festival each year --on Saint Paul's west side for the 2009 Music & Movies in the Park.

Join us in the weeks ahead as we explore “Mexico: Then and Now.” A YAI art activity for youth starts at 6:30 pm, cultural music starts at 7:30 pm, all followed by a Mexican film starting at dusk. Did we mention...IT'S FREE!!

Here's the schedule of YAI art-making activities:

Thursday, June 25
Food Art with David & Tara

Thursday, July 2
Wind Socks with Ben & Tara

Thursday, July 8
Weaving with Ben & David

Thursday, July 16
Coffee Filter Flowers with Terra & David

Thursday, July 23
Skeleton Masks with Tara

Thursday, July 30
Balero Toy-making with Tara

Thursday, August 6
Puppet Making with Ben, & Tara

(We could use your help, too! JOIN US as a volunteer! Email Ben Lacina for more information.)

Click here for directions to Castillo Park. Directly across the street from the Neighborhood House at the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center in St. Paul's West side.

Click here for a list of movies and more information.

Please feel free to come and enjoy these great FREE Thursday evenings in Saint Paul, this summer!