Community members are invited Thursday, Nov. 4 to join Western Nevada College faculty, staff and students for Dia de los Muertos, a traditional Mexican celebration that honors deceased loved ones and heroes.

Students from the Western Nevada College Latino Leadership Academy and the Associated Students of Western Nevada will present the sixth annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration in the Bristlecone Building on the Carson City campus. Sugar skull face painting, food, games and more are set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors can view the decorative altar displays on Nov. 4 and 5. The altars pay tribute to family members or heroes who have died and include pictures to remember them, their favorite foods, etc.

A contest is part of the altar presentations located in the Bristlecone Hallway Gallery.

Campus visitors are reminded that facial coverings must be worn inside WNC buildings.

For more information, phone 775-445-3271.