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March Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers celebrat- ing this month. Kathy McLain Hair, 3/14; Layvonne Culbreath, 3/15; Ernestine Best, 3/18; Jean- nette Bradley and Alice Temple, 3/20; Dorothy West, 3/23; Erma Philon, 3/25; and Wanda DeBose, 3/28.
Special birthday shout out to Ms. Sallie Holmes, long time Progress Village resident, who celebrates 95 years of life on 3/10.
Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington, Oliva Darby, Ernestine Turner, Gwen- dola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Harold Williams,
Robert Leek, Sr., Flora Jones, Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Singleton, Lucille Beck, Catherine Clark, Ernes- tine Best, Nathaniel Scott, Aritha Scott, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert and Lil- lian Tolbert.
Clothes And More
Every 3rd Saturday of the month clothes and more are given FREE by First Baptist Church of Progress Village. The location is Bowers/Sim- mons Park (little park), under the Pavilion located on 86th St., between FBCOPV and St. James A. M. E. Church.
Women’s Health Fair & Symposium
Wellness Initiative for the Church and Community Sat- urday, March 23rd 9 a. m. – 1
p. m., New St. Matthew Mis- sionary Baptist Church, 1006 South 50th St., Rev. A. Fitzgerald Hall, Sr., Pastor ~Free Screening~ Blood Pres- sure/Cholesterol, Diabetes/Blood Glucose, BMI (Body Mass Index).
Register @ (813) 252- 0807. Lunch provided.
Senior Center Events
Progress Village Nutrition and Activity Center, 8701 Progress Blvd., 813-671-7773
March11–11a.m.-Na- tional Nutrition Month
March 14 – 11 a. m. Well- ness Education Presentation
March 18 – 12 noon Aging Successfully Presentation
Men’s Health Forum
Saturday – March 16th Men’s Health Forum * Free Admission, Food, Parking, Prizes and Health Screenings 8 a. m. – 12 p. m. * University of South Florida, Marshall Center, 4202 Fowler Ave. TPA 33620 PROSTATE EXAM VOUCHERS Limited quantity for those who qualify *No on- site prostate cancer testing
More information: www.MHFTampa.com.
Progress Village Civic Council News
The next community meet- ing is Monday, March 18th, 2019,at7p.m.,atthe Emanuel P. Johnson Commu- nity Center.
Food Ministry Pantry
Every 3rd Saturday of the month food is give away by Victory @ St. James A. M. E. Church. The location Bow-
ers/Simmons Park (little park), under the Pavilion lo- cated on 86th St. between FB- COPV and St. James A. M. E. Church.
Progress Village Foundation
Check out the Progress Vil- lage Foundation website and Facebook page for Scholarship information. www.progressvil- lagefoundation.org.
Call your news for Progress Village and surrounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741-3604.
Early Explorations: Celebrating Reading
Thursday, March 14, 2019 * 10:30 A. M. - 11 A. M. SouthShore - Community Room 1 & 2
Come join us for a fun story and craft activity as we celebrate reading with Dr. Seuss. This event is presented by Parent to Par- ent, a nonprofit organization that empowers parents to be their child's strongest advocate on educational and social issues. For children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.
Chess Club At The Library
Saturday, March 16th *
10 A. M. - 12 P. M. Riverview - 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.
YS: Crafternoon: Perler Beads
Monday, March 18, 2019 *
4 P. M. - 5 P. M.
Bruton Memorial Library - Mary Noel Moody Community Meeting Room
Elementary students and their families are invited to a make and take creation with Perler beads. PERLER BEAD EXTRAVA- GANZA! All materials provided.
Saturday, March 30, 2019
* 10 A. M. - 4 P. M.
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. - Ada T. Payne Community Room A & B
Come join us! AfroCon is all about celebrating diverse comic book heroes. Attendees are encouraged to dress in their favorite costumes. It is a free, family-friendly event featuring: special guests, gaming, crafts, trivia, and co-play contests!
Tax Preparation At The Library
Several libraries host tax preparation services during tax sea- son. Unless listed otherwise, assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis in cooperation with volunteers from AARP and VITA.
* The VITA program has a $66,000 household income limit.
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813-273- 3652 or go to website www.hpclc.org.
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