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Historical Marker For St. Peter Claver Catholic School
Tampa Representatives Attend NCNW National Convention
The St. Peter Claver Alumni Association will host the Unveiling and Dedication of the Hillsborough County Historical Marker of St. Peter Claver Catholic School by the County Commissioners. This event will take place at the school, located on the corner of Scott and Governor Sts., on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at10a.m.Thisisacommu- nity event that all are invited to witness. Refreshments will follow the ceremony.
The school is celebrating
its continued existence of 122 years of providing quality ed- ucation in the Tampa Bay area.
St. Peter Claver was estab- lished in 1894 with the pur- pose of educating African American youth in the Tampa Bay area.
Parking is available on the school grounds off Kay St.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Joseph Bodden, Sr., (813) 748-8114 or the church secre- tary at (813) 223-7098.
The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), In- corporated, held its 57th Bi- Annual National Convention in Washington, DC during October. Many of the sessions were held at the Grand Hyatt.
The very large number of those in attendance repre- sented primarily all states in the United States, as well as those from international areas. There were Sections from National Affiliate Organ- izations, National Community Based Sections, Collegiate Sections, Youth Sections, and Life Members Guilds.
Delegates and others from the Tampa Metropolitan Sec- tion included: Rosa M. Cambridge, current Presi- dent; Tempress Solomon, Past President; Gloria W. Davis, Minnie L. Sullivan and Sandra Hill.
The theme was “Fortified by the Past...Focused on the Future.” The itinerary in- cluded registration, member- ship recruitment and retention workshops, town hall meetings, election of offi- cers and committee chairs, who were later installed by the Honorable Alexis Her-
ROSA CAMBRIDGE. ...New President, Tampa Metropoli- tan Section, NCNW
man.
The plenary session dealt with updating and amending the National by-laws. The keynote speakers provided and addressed major issues and information that were well received.
The Awards Gala Recep- tion and Dinner was the cli- max of the convention. Andrew Young was a spe- cial guest. Some of the enter- tainment was provided by “Spur of the Moment,” a group of young men who played jazz and were out-
9th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration Set For December 9th
Seated from left: Sandra Hill, Gloria W. Davis, and Minnie L. Sullivan. Stand- ing, Tempress Solomon.
Ms. Denese Meteye James, chairman of the East Tampa Community Revital- ization Partnership’s (ETCRP) Aesthetics & Beauti- fication (A&B) Committee, invites the community to the 9th Annual Tree Lighting Cel- ebration on Friday, Decem- ber 9, 2016. The 5:15 p. m. event will be held at Cyrus Greene Community Center, 2101 E. M.L. King Jr. Blvd., Tampa, 33610.
Ms. James says program participants include: Police Chief Eric Ward, James Tokley, Poet Laureate for the City of Tampa and Hills- borough County; State Rep- resentative Sean Shaw, Bob Conigliaro, and Mc- Donald’s.
DENESE METEYE JAMES
Donations of school sup- plies, small gifts, socks (all ages), food coupons, flash drives, holiday food, educa- tional toys, crayons, books, and other items, are appreci- ated prior to celebration.
For questions contact De- nese James at 813-988- 1962.
standing with their instru- ments. The “Wardlaw Brothers,” 5 biological brothers, were well received in their delivery of gospel music.
The final day of the conven- tion included the Harambee Brunch, where Sections pre- sented their Life Member Guild’s contributions. The af- ternoon concluded with sce- nic tours of Washington, D. C.
The next Bi-Annual Na- tional NCNW Convention will be held in 2018.
Book Signing To Be Held Saturday
Seafood Store Has Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
On Saturday, November 5th at 12 noon, Good Earth Meat and Seafood held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for their location at 5012 East Broadway, in the blue building behind Church’s Chicken and Salem’s Gyros.
The large crowd was greeted with free grilled burgers and big hot dogs. (Photos by Frederick Harris)
KITT SWANSON
Kitt Swanson, a new au- thor, is set to host a book sign- ing on Saturday, December 3, 2016, 12 noon to 4 P. M.
The event will be held at Book Swap of Carrollwood, 11738 N. Dale Mabry, Tampa (33618).
“Troubles Don’t Last Al- ways, You Do” is an inspira- tional book about spiritual persistence in a world of un- certainty, atrocity and degra-
dation. Ms. Swanson says it’s a Biblical guide to peace and surviving life’s hardships.
Unable to attend the book signing? Purchase the book in hard cover, soft cover or Ebook at www.kittswanson.com.
Diana Marlowe, Albert Piccolo, Jr., Michelle Piccolo, Nichole Piccolo, Albert, Charlie Vis- sicchio, Frank Reddick, Sonny, Gina Piccolo, Vicki Piccolo, Camille Mangakis, Jarvis El- Amin, and Fina Vissicchio were among those who watched the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Owners, Albert and Sonny Piccolo, watch as City Council- man Frank Reddick cuts the ribbon.
Shameca and Leon Russ were among shoppers at the business.
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