WATSONVILLE — For most people, the word “salsa” has two different associations. The first is a condiment that provides a spicy zest to numerous Mexican entrees and pairs perfectly as a dip for tortilla chips. The second is a style of Latin American music with its own associated dance, often involving a partner.

Both definitions of salsa will be present for the return of a two-day event at the Gene Hoularis and Waldo Rodriguez Youth Center in Watsonville, featuring a salsa-making contest and a live salsa concert by San Francisco-based band Candela, led by Edgardo Cambón. It is appropriately known as Salsa y Salsa and will be spicing things up at the youth center Sept. 12 to 13.

Recreation coordinator Jason Hall said he had the idea for the event before working for the city, and when he wa

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