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Community Corner
January 10, 2009
January 9, 10, 16 &
17, 2009
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Volunteers Needed Approximately 100 volunteers are needed to facilitate the Southwest Orlando
Jaycees/RAFMAN Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Parade in the City of Orlando on Sat. January
17, 2009. Volunteers are crucial to the success and safety of the parade. 20
volunteers are needed from 6:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to set up staging areas for floats and bands and 80 are needed from 8:00 a.m.-1:30
p.m. to assist with lining up parade participants, crowd control, vehicle control, assistance with Battle of The Bands (immediately
following the parade), etc. All volunteers will receive parade volunteer identification and lunch after
the parade ends. There will be a mandatory volunteer orientation meeting at the L. Claudia
Allen Senior Center, 1840 Mable Butler Avenue, on Thursday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m. Volunteer
assignments and specific information about where to report will be presented at this meeting.
Shine Performing and Creative Arts presents a stage play by Paris
Crayton III, writer of Eye Of The Beholder.
LAYING WHERE NO ONE CAN SEE, is the story of 4 best friends who move
into an apartment together. After meeting two guys who live next door, their lives are sent on a roller coaster ride. Tre,
the smooth talking ladies man, convinces the girls that he was made just for them. As they begin to fall for him, friendships
are tested, and lives are changed. Things are done behind closed doors but they eventually come to the light. Secrets are
revealed as the girls struggle with pointing the blame instead of searching themselves.
The play you dont want
to miss...
January 23, 2009 NCOF 6th Anniversary & Launch Celebrations | | | | Hello
Friends,
Please join us Friday, January 23, 2009 at the
Hard Rock Hotel, as we celebrate our 6th Anniversary and Launch of the National Circle of Friends.
This event will be a major milestone for the NCOF, so don't miss this very exciting event. |
| Here's what you can expect | NCOF members mixing and mingling
with Orlando's movers and shakers!
Rubbing elbows with “celebrity guests”
Live performance by
Tony Wynn & Cameron Brown 7pm to 9pm
DJ Kyle LaRue 9pm until (so wear your dancing shoes) What: NCOF 6th Anniversary & Launch Celebrations
When: Friday, January 23, 2009
Time:
6:00pm to 12:00am
Cost: $10.00
Where: Hard Rock Hotel
Address: 5800 Universal Blvd. Orlando, Fl. 32819 |
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February 7, 2009
The Black History Committee of Orange County(BHCOC), Inc. presents its Seventh
Annual Black History Month Gala Saturday, February 7, 2009
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive. The
reception starts at 6:00 p.m. and the gala starts at 7:00 p.m.
At each gala, the BHCOC addresses an important issue in the African American
Community and this year's theme is: "Motivating
Young People For Success". Actor and author
Hill Harper is the keynote speaker.
In addition to a recurring role on CSI:NY, Hill Harper has written two successful
books to inspire young people by sharing the humbling life lessons he learned on the road to his Ivy League education and
stardom in Hollywood. After the gala, there will be a book signing of his two books:
Letters to a Young Brother:
MANifest your Destiny and Letters to a
Young Sister: DeFINE Your Destiny.
There will be an Information Fair during the reception with agencies providing
information on programs and services that help youth make positive life choices. Funds will be provided to Bethune Cookman
University, University of Central Florida, and Valencia Community College for scholarships
for economically disadvantaged African American students who graduate from an Orange County Public High School.
The BHCOC
has contibuted over $100,000 to Bethune Cookman University, Edward Waters College, Florida A & M University, Florida Memorial
University, University of Central Florida, and Valencia Community College for scholarships.
Individuals should call (407)
836-8924 to purchase tickets or inquire about corporate sponsorships.
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