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Registration opens:
December 01st, 2026

Roots on the Table

Kwanzaa Staples with Chef Brian
2026-12-15 14:30:00 2026-12-15 16:00:00 America/New_York Roots on the Table Join us in learning about the rich history of Kwanzaa catered by Chef Brian, executive chef of Heavenly Eats Catering! Potential allergens: Registration is required Lacey Branch - Lacey Meeting Room

Tuesday, December 15
2:30pm - 4:00pm

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Lacey Branch

Lacey Meeting Room

Join us in learning about the rich history of Kwanzaa catered by Chef Brian, executive chef of Heavenly Eats Catering! Potential allergens: Registration is required

Join the Lacey Library in this informational and entertaining program to learn more about Kwanzaa, one of the December holidays that commonly lands in the same period between Christmas and Hanukkah. Catered by Chef Brian, executive chef of Heavenly Eats Catering, patrons will learn of the history and origin of this cultural holiday, obtain some fun facts, and discover some common traditional themes, all while enjoying a selection of delicious holiday staples that can be found across the African diaspora. Potential allergens: Registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Discussion | Food | Cultural Heritage & Celebrations |

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