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Organizations Prepared To Host 300 On Father’s Day
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
This is a free event for at least 300 fathers, grandfa- thers and guests.
Our Sisters Ours Friends and A & V Sweet Treats have united to host 300 fathers and grandfathers on Father’s Day, June 17, 2018.
This is the 4th event honor- ing fathers and grandfathers hosted by Sheilah Young- blood of Our Sisters Our Friends, a 501c3 organization. The event will be held at Mac- Farlane Park, Barksdale Senior Center, 1808 N. Lincoln Ave. (Tampa 33607), 2 p. m. – 6 p. m. Bishop Michelle B. Patty will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. Mrs. Young- blood added that comedian extraordinaire, Justin “Goldie” Goldsmith will share laughter with the men.
“We do so much for the mothers and grandmothers, we want the fathers and grand-
The University Area Com- munity Development Corpora- tion (University Area CDC) will host a Free Family Movie Night on Friday, June 22nd. The feature of the evening will be a free screening of the still popular, Marvel Studios’ Black Panther.
The doors open at 6 p. m. with the movie set to begin at 6:30 p. m. The University Area CDC is located at 14013 N. 22nd St., Tampa 33613.
Drinks and popcorn will be provided free of charge. Addi- tional food will be available for purchase. Prizes will also be
SHEILAH YOUNGBLOOD ...CEO of Our Sisters Our Friends
fathers to know that they are not forgotten --- they are not gone unnoticed. They have stood in the gap and done what was needed to be done for their families,” Mrs. Youngblood said.
She added that this event is to honor fathers and not dad- dies. “Anyone can be a ‘daddy,’
JUSTIN ‘GOLDIE’ GOLDSMITH ...Comedian
but it takes a strong-willed man to be a father and grand- father,” she stated.
“This is an open door event and we’re prepared to serve 300,” Mrs. Youngblood concluded.
For additional information about this free event, please call (813) 965-1117.
The Arts Integrated Pro- gram is Now Enrolling K- 5 Students
ICan Charter Academy isn’t just another charter school, it is a village of strong support- ers for its students, families and communities. ICan Char- ter Academy will make its debut this fall and is already filling its seats during this open enrollment period.
The school, which prides it- self on providing rigorous learning in a fun academic en- vironment, expects to wel- come nearly 200 students in August. ICan will be a year- round school and looks to ac- tively engage the students and their families throughout their matriculation at the school.
ICan’s program is designed to meet the needs of the whole family. They are creating a safe, fun and enjoyable school culture to keep the students excited about learning. ICan also provides workshops and training for the families; in an effort, to help them better un- derstand the educational mat- ters affecting their students.
In addition, ICan believes that the students will progress even more as the needs of their caregivers are met; help- ing them to become stronger advocates for their students.
The four main focuses of ICan Charter Academy are to: - improve student learning
and academic achievement.
- Increase learning oppor- tunities for all students, with
DR. ZENOBIA CANN
special emphasis on low-per- forming students.
- Encourage the use of in- novative learning methods with the implementation of the *Innate Trade Utilization (ITU).
- Require the consistent measurement of learning out- comes.
“ICan Charter Academy Inc., is a place where we assist each child in building his/her very own unique roadmap to success. Our vision is sim- ple: to empower children, youth and adults to be suc- cessful in life,” says Dr. Zenobia Cann, Founder/ CEO. Dr. Cann and her staff are optimistic about the up- coming school year and look forward to making an impact in the Tampa Bay Community.
Students can enroll at www.icanacademies.org or call (813) 563-3809.
Free Family Movie Night At University Area CDC
given away. Those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
The University Area CDC Free Family Movie Night is a family-oriented event designed to provide a fun and safe activ- ity for residents in and around
the University Area, as well as information of resources. This event is co-sponsored by New Tampa Players and Safe and Sound.
For additional information on this event, call (813) 558- 5212, ext. 316.
BLACK PANTHER
New Elementary School Offers Individualized Education, Family Approach
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