The "Abrele la Puerta a Veronica Fair" was a great success!

The fair was presented in part by Latinos en Accion de Waltham, The Mayor Jeannette McArthy, The Office of the Census 2010 in Boston, the Waltham Police Department and Orale! Con Veronica TV Show.

This campaign came about as a way to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the TV show Orale! Con Veronica.
For the last 7 years Orale! Con Veronica has proven to be successful on fulfilling its mission of informing, educating and entertaining Latinos in New England. The show airs on Telemundo every Saturday at 10 a.m.

Veronica Robles and members of Latinos en Accion of Waltham gave away 20 boxes with turkeys and other ingredients to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner. The boxes were given to 20 families in need.

The food was donated by Becton and Dickinson, Alberto Landscaping of Marlborough, Latinos Market, Waltham Despensa Familiar Market and members of the community.

The The event included participation of several organizations as well as provide information to local residents.

 Among these organizations were: Healthy Waltham, Joseph Smith CHC, BCBS Waltham Fields, Community, WATCH, The Power Program, Waltham Family School  & Healthy Waltham, R.E.A.C.H. Department of Public Health, Waltham Police Department, Waltham Fire Station, Hannaford Super Market, WIC Office, Waltham Boys and Girls Club, and St Mary's Church.

There was also a showcase of local professional and amateur talent such as Inkas Wasi and dancers Teresa Stagnaro and Miguel Bernal, performing music and dance from Perú, Veronica Robles Mariachi, duet Versatile, Gorila Records and Rosanne Rebot. The clown Azucarin keep children busy and D.J. Santos and Jose Barron played some background music.