JEWEL-OSCO will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with its 5th Annual “Sabor de la Herencia Hispana” signature VIP reception from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the National Museum of Mexican Art, 1852 W. 19th Street, in Chicago. The program also includes a series of fun in-store culinary events that showcase dishes prepared by culinary students from St. Augustine College and offer customers the opportunity to win prizes. Actress and Yoplait Spokesperson Adamari Lopez will be on hand to partake in the celebration.

“We are proud to observe Hispanic Heritage Month with events that celebrate the culture and traditions of the Latino community,” said JEWEL-OSCO President Brian Huff. In addition to the reception, JEWEL-OSCO is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of in-store culinary events that will feature authentic Latin-American recipes prepared by St. Augustine chefs and culinary students, valuable prizes and fun for the entire family. The events will take place from 12-4 p.m. at the following locations:

9/29 7122 W. 40th, Stickney
9/30 20 S. Weber, Romeoville
10/6 2520 N. Narragansett, Chicago
10/7 5320 S. Pulaski, Chicago