10th Anniversary of the Cesar Chavez March for Justice Exhibit - Opening Night
Friday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m.
Institute of Texas Cultures – 801 S. Bowie St.
Media is invited to attend. Event is by invitation only and will include local personalities, legislators and activists.

10th Anniversary of the Cesar Chavez March for Justice Exhibit
March 4 – March 31
Institute of Texas Cultures – 801 S. Bowie St.
Interactive photo, memorabilia and art exhibit from a collection of local artists. Exhibit will include Cesar E. Chavez Marches in San Antonio and historic footage from California marches. FMI: Patti Dunn, Education Specialist at Institute of Texan Cultures
Phone: (210) 458-2356

Cesar E. Chavez Press Conference, Youth Breakfast and Poster Awards
Saturday, March 18 at 10:00 a.m.
Mi Tierra Café at 218 Produce Row
$10 cost for breakfast
Guest Speaker: Tino Duran, Owner & Publisher La Prensa
Committee will host an official press conference to announce the month-long activities commemorating the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. Local youth will also be recognized for artwork submissions for the annual Cesar E. Chavez Poster Contest. Posters will be on display.

Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Mass
Sunday, March 19 at 8:00 a.m.
San Fernando Cathedral
Father David Garcia will lead supporters and those involved with the Chavez March in this Catholic Mass. All faiths are invited to attend.

Cesar E. Chavez City of San Antonio Proclamation
Thursday, March 23 – 9:00 a.m.
City Council Chambers, 103 S. Main Avenue
Mayor Phil Hardberger and City Council will present a proclamation honoring Cesar E. Chavez to the Chavez March Foundation.

Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Thursday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m.
UTSA Downtown Campus – Buena Vista Building – 1.328 Room
• Keynote Speaker: Dr. Cecilia Akers, daughter of Hector P. Garcia, Founder of the GI Forum.
• Event Master of Ceremonies is Jaime P. Martinez, Chairperson, Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice.
• Guest of Honor, Richard Chavez, will be introduced by Jaime P. Martinez.
• For information on scholarship winners, please contact Martha Von Ellenrieder, Chairperson of the Cesar Chavez Scholarship Committee at (210) 226-2301.

New Art Unveiling by Jesse Treviño
Friday, March 24  at 4: 30 p.m.
Institute of Texan Cultures
Chicano artist, Jesse Treviño will unveil his newest work commemorating the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. The artwork is a large portrait, 40 inches by 60 inches which will be presented to UTSA representatives for display on their campus.
Background: Mr. Treviño earned a B.A. in art from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, and an M.F.A. in painting from the University of Texas at San Antonio. In 1987, he was honored with the National Hispanic Heritage Award as Artist of the Year.

Cesar E. Chavez Dinner
Friday, March 24 at 6:00 p.m.
La Villita Assembly Hall - 401 Villita
$25 cost per person or table of 10 at $350
• Opening remarks: Mayor Phil Hardberger
• Guest of Honor – Richard Chavez, brother of Cesar E. Chavez
• Keynote speaker: Chicano actor and activist, Jesse Borrego. Mr. Borrego’s credits include: Movie “The New World” (2005), TV Series “24” (2004), Movie “Con Air” (1997), TV Series “Fame” (1984-1987) and many others.
• Program will include the presentation of scholarship funds raised by the Cesar Chavez March Foundation presented to Martha Von Ellenrider, Chairperson, Cesar E. Chavez Scholarship Committee.
• Honored guests include Consul General De Mexico, Martha J. Lara
• Entertainment by Los Innocentes

10th Annual Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice
Saturday, March 25
Assembly and Community Program begin at 10:00 a.m. at 1321 El Paso - Avenida Guadalupe
March to the Alamo begins at 12 noon
March Grand Marshall is Richard Chavez, brother of Cesar E. Chavez. Jesse Borrego, Chicano actor, will be the special guest for the official program at the Alamo.
(Transportation will be provide back to Avenida Guadalupe)

Honoring the Legacy of Cesar Chavez
Friday, March 31
Our Lady of the Lake University
Proclamation will be made and program held to honor the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. Includes guest speakers, film and other events.
FMI: Maria L. Gonzalez - Director, Center for Academic Achievement
Phone: 434-6711 ext. 2253