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The Wonders of Peru: Flora, Fauna, and Food

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2025-10-10 12:30:00 2025-10-10 16:00:00 America/New_York The Wonders of Peru: Flora, Fauna, and Food Explore Peruvian culture through crafts, a documentary, and a special visit by SnowChi Peruvian Cuisine. SnowChi's food trailer will be available for attendees outside. Potential Allergens Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Friday, October 10
12:30pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-10 12:30:00 2025-10-10 16:00:00 America/New_York The Wonders of Peru: Flora, Fauna, and Food Explore Peruvian culture through crafts, a documentary, and a special visit by SnowChi Peruvian Cuisine. SnowChi's food trailer will be available for attendees outside. Potential Allergens Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Explore Peruvian culture through crafts, a documentary, and a special visit by SnowChi Peruvian Cuisine. SnowChi's food trailer will be available for attendees outside. Potential Allergens

Join us as we explore Peruvian culture through a flower and alpaca related craft, a documentary on the animals that live in the country, and a special visit by SnowChi Peruvian Cuisine. SnowChi's food trailer will be available for attendees outside. Crafts while supplies last. Potential Allergens

AGE GROUP: | Kids | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | General | Food | DIY/Craft | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

TAGS: | HispanicHeritageMonth |

Lacey Branch
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