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Chess Club At The Library
Saturday, August 17, 2019
10 A. M. - 12 P. M.
Riverview - James B. Johnson Community Room
Learn and play the game of chess with Coach Ted McNair! Benefits of this classic and fun game include improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Peace, Love, And Music
Saturday, August 17, 2019
12 P. M. - 10 P. M.
New Tampa - Jeri Zelinski Community Room A & B
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock at New Tampa Regional Library's family-friendly Music Fest! Featuring live music with Mr. Brad and Bohemian crafts.
U. S. Citizenship Classes
Thursday, August 22, 2019
6:30 P. M. - 8:30 P. M.
Town 'N Country - Community Room B
U. S. Citizenship classes are designed to prepare participants for the U. S. Citizenship test and interview. The program consists of 40 hours of education on U. S. history and government. Basic ESL will be incorporated into the curriculum. Classes will be con- ducted twice a week. Information is cumulative and participants should plan to attend all class sessions. Registration is required.
Interested individuals should call the Hispanic Services Coun- cil at 813-936-7700 to get further information and register for the class. This program is presented in partnership with the Hispanic Services Council and funded by the American Dream Literacy Ini- tiative. The American Dream Literacy Initiative, a grant offering of the American Library Association, is made possible by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Get2Work: Employment Expo
Saturday, August 24, 2019
10 A. M. - 2 P. M.
Seminole Heights - Community Room A and B
With job fair season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to polish up your resume and brush up on your interviewing skills. Join us for our Employment Expo! This event is not a job fair, but a chance to find library and community resources to help improve employability.
Employment Expo will feature: · Expert-led workshops on Job Searching, Networking, Social Media, Careers in Coding and more! · The opportunity to meet and network with over 10 community organizations and career coaches · Resume Review Lab · One-on- One Mock Interviews · Green Screen Photo Booth for resume/ca- reer profile headshots
Saturday Afternoon At The Movies: Mary Poppins
Saturday, August 17, 2019
3 P. M. - 5:30 P. M.
78th Street - Community Room
Meet the "practically perfect" Mary Poppins. A magical nanny who enlightens the lives of everyone she meets while caring for a stiff banker's two children in London in the early 1900s.
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813-273- 3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
School has begun! Watch out for the kids and buses. Be Safe!
August Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers celebrat- ing this month. Angelita Fort-Dupree, 8/16; Danielle Phillips-Milner, 8/18; Sandy Wilson, 8/22; Willie Thomas, 8/24; Kim Bell, 8/25; Dian Debose, 8/27; and Brigitte Ray, 8/29.
Happy belated birthday to Vontrisha Wallace, who celebrated on 8/9 and Mrs. Yvonne Fort.
Special birthday shout out to Sylvia, 8/2, Courtney, 8/2; Rose 8/4; K C, 8/11;
Raymond, 8/14; and Lillie, 8/22, from Lueannie Atkins.
Expressions Of Sympathy
Our prayers and condo- lences to our families of the Progress Village Community. We continue to lift up those that are dealing with the loss of a loved one.
Another week has come and gone, and two more Vil- lagers have gained their wings. Please embrace the families of Village pioneer Otto John- son and Ira Dean Biggs as they celebrate their homego- ing.
Ms. Biggs was a long-time columnist for the Progress Vil-
lage News which appears each week in the Florida Sentinel, prior to her becoming ill and passing the baton.
“May their memories be a Blessing.”
Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington, Oliva Darby, Gwendola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Harold Williams, Robert Leek, Sr., Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Singleton, Catherine Clark, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert, and Lil- lian Tolbert.
Panther Football Opening Day Saturday – Aug. 17th
Come join the fun and ex- citement as the Panthers kick off the new season of football and cheers at the Larry Sanders Sports Complex, 5855 S. 78th St.
Hurricane Preparedness
REMEMBER: • Have copies of important docu- ments in a waterproof folder or container. • Have enough of any prescription medications you and your pet take. It does- n’t matter whether it’s a hurri- cane or a severe storm — being prepared will give you peace of mind when you need it most.
Free Annual Community Health Fair By Calvary Community Free Clinic-Tampa
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st 2 p. m. -- 5 p. m., at 3401 East Louisiana Ave. 813.238.6000
Free Food and Prizes.
Progress Village Civic Council News
The next Community Meeting is Monday, August 19th, 2019, at 7 p. m., Emanuel P. Johnson Community Cen- ter, 5855 S. 78th St.
Call your news for Progress Village and surrounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741-3604.
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