Día de los Muertos community ofrenda at You Belong Here

From You Belong Here:
This Sunday, Oct. 31, You Belong Here is opening a socially distanced and safe Community Ofrenda in honor of Día de los Muertos. The altar will be on display from Sunday, Oct. 31 through Tuesday, Nov. 2 and will be viewable on the exterior of You Belong Here for 24 hours and scheduled hours indoors to allow attendees to make offerings to those they loved.

Attendees are invited to submit photos of loved ones they want to honor via an online form (Google form). All images will be printed and displayed on the ofrenda. Attendees have the option to bring their photos, trinkets, and treats during indoor viewing hours:
Sunday, Oct. 31 from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday-Tuesday, November 1 - 2 from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

This is a family friendly event. All ages are invited to attend.
PLEASE NOTE: Unvaccinated attendees will be required to wear a mask

Attendees will be able to participate in multiple ways:

• Butterfly origami letters that they can write and fold via an instructional video that they can keep or place on the ofrenda
• Light candles to be placed on the ofrenda
• Decorate wooden frames to hold pictures of their loved ones and place on the ofrenda (photo printing will be available)

Artist Katie Ruiz (@katieruizart) is a contributor to this community ofrenda. She hosted a free PomPom making workshop at You Belong Here.

The Women's Alliance Club of Mesa Community College (@womensalliancemesa) were major contributors in helping to make pom pom garlands, as well as building a monarch butterfly installation that will be part of the ofrenda.

Details can also be found on the You Belong Here website.
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