V, which is represented by two Senators. In 2012, Ramón Ruiz and Martín Vargas Morales, from the Popular Democratic Party, were elected as District Senators. Symbols The has an official flag and coat of arms. Flag It has a rectangular bottom in canary yellow and stands for the sun, symbol of the physical life. In the center it has a purple or violet cross: symbol of Christianity and its ecclesiastical order; it represents the spiritual life. The cross purple extends to all the points of the yellow rectangle. Coat of arms The adornment above the shield, a stone wall, represents the perpetuity. The cross represents Santo Cristo de la Salud that "stopped the sea from flooding Peñuelas". The purple arm represents the priesthood and the town of Peñuelas. The canary yellow represents the sun. The blue and white symbolize the choppy sea and the regal ensign represents the faith in Christianity, "In God We Trust''". Culture Festivals and events Peñuelas celebrates its patron saint festival in late October / early November. The is a religious and cultural celebration that generally features parades, games, artisans, amusement rides, regional food, and live entertainment. Other festivals and events celebrated in Peñuelas include: Endless Fun Festival – April Festival of the Cross – May National Güiro Festival – May Festival of the Flamboyan Tree – Summer Children's Festival – August Folk Festival – October The Cantatas – December Sports Peñuelas AA Amateur Baseball team is called Los Petroleros de Peñuelas (The Peñuelas' Oilers.) The origin of this name dates back to the days when Peñuelas was home to a major petro-chemical complex known as CORCO. Although CORCO closed operations in 1980, the name stuck throughout the years. Also known as Luis "Tite" Arroyo's hometown, a baseball hero. Another hometown hero is Ivelisse Echevarria, who was inducted into the International Federation Softball Hall of Fame in 2003 and is considered by many to be the greatest softball pitcher born in Puerto Rico. Myrian "Betty" Segarra, who was inducted into the International Federation Softball Hall of Fame in 2003 and the best first base in the woman softball in Puerto Rico. Transportation Peñuelas' public bus service ("la guagua") connects passengers to Ponce city (east) and Guayanilla (west). There are 24 bridges in Peñuelas. Education 6 Elementary schools, 4 Intermediate Schools, 1 High School See also List of Puerto Ricans History of Puerto Rico Did you know-Puerto