World Refugee Day 2015

Once again, LPL’s Callahan Hall is the site for L/A’s World Refugee Day celebration. This year’s event celebrates the 15th anniversary of the wave of immigration to the city. The celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 16, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.

This year’s program will feature stories, food, and honor the journey of the refugees in the community as well as provide a tour to share the accomplishments of downtown refugee businesses.

This special program is free and open to all. For more information visit the Facebook event here.

Co-sponsors for the celebration include: the City of Lewiston, the Lewiston Public Library, United Ambulance Training Center, Spurwink Services, Maine, The United Somali Women of Maine 2012, Coastal Enterprises Inc., and Diversity Hiring Coalition.