The life and legacy of the late labor leader Dolores Huerta, who died Oct. 28 at 96 at her home in Bakersfield, will be honored next week with several observances and celebrations of life.
On Monday, Nov. 16, Huerta will lie in honor at the California State Capitol in Sacramento from noon until 6 p.m., when members of the public will be able to walk through the Capitol rotunda.
On Thursday, Nov. 19, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 428 Hall in Bakersfield will host a Rosary and Vigil gathering for prayer, reflection and quiet remembrance from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. The IBEW Hall is located at 3921 Sillect Avenue.
On Friday, Nov. 20, an Interfaith Memorial Service will be held at Dignity Health Arena at 1001 Truxtun Avenue in Bakersfield. There will be an outdoor blessing by Aztec dancers starting at 8 a.m. The arena doors will open at 9 a.m., followed by the service from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. Large numbers of people are expected.
The memorial service will be followed by a Celebration of Life program with speakers and live music from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., also in the Dignity Health Arena. The speakers will include a notable list of labor leaders, community organizers, public officials and cultural icons. The program will close with a live musical performance by Los Lobos.
Both events on Nov. 20 will be livestreamed and are free and open to the general public, but seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information, go to: www.doloreshuerta.org/celebrating-dolores-2.