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Progress Village News
Darby, Gwendola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Harold Williams, Clennie Mc- Cray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Singleton, Catherine Clark, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert, Lillian Tolbert, Henri- etta Sanders, and Tommy Bell.
Employee Of The Week
Shout out to Kristina Jones for being selected as Employee of the Week at the Holiday Inn & Suites– Tampa.
PV4LIFE Award Recipients
Congratulations to the following community icons that were recognized for their contributions to the Progress Village community during the 2019 annual cookout in December.
Sean Bell – 2019 PV4LIFE King; Rhonda
Donaldson Johnson – 2019 PV4LIFE Queen; also honored, Carol P. Jones, Ozzie Timmons, Tony Parker, Elnora May- weather, Frances Pas- coe, and Clarence Sims, Sr.
Congratulations
Two of Progress Village’s finest was recognized by the Bay Area Brotherhood Or- ganization during their an- nual MLK Banquet. Our honorary Mayor, 98-year- old Emanuel P. Johnson received the Presidential Award; and Larry W. Sanders, Sr. received the Civilian Humanitarian Award.
Progress Village Civic Council
MLK Day of Service, A Day On, Not a Day Off Fi- nancial Wellness Seminar (Free) January 25th, FB- COPV 9 a. m. – 3:30 p. m.
(Breakfast begins at 8:30). Lunch also provided. Regis- ter at: http://www.fbcopv.org/mon eytalks.
Annual Donations
The Progress Village Civic Council is a Non-Profit (501c3) organization. All res- idents of the Progress Village Community are members of the Civic Council. To help support the work we do in the community we ask for a yearly (tax-deductible) dona- tion from each household of $25.00. Please send your do- nation in the form of a check of money order to: Progress Village Civic Council, 7933 Flower Ave., Tampa, FL 33619. Thanks for your sup- port!
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Call your news for Progress Village and sur- rounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741- 3604.
January Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers cele- brating this month. Miosha Green and Sandra Brown-Jackson, 1/17; Tehia Robinson, 1/19; Walter Niles and Debra Brown-Bell, 1/22; Vene- tia Walkine-Coles and
Darlene
1/23; Ashley McKenzie, 1/24; Jimmy Hall, 1/28;
and Mellita Mills, 1/29.
Washington,
Oliva
Baity-Carter,
Ramzee Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion
News & Events
All branches of the Library will be closed Monday, January 20th in honor
of MLK Holiday
Chess Club At The Library Saturday, January 18, 2020 10 AM - 12 PM
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, con- centration, and problem-solving skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Gallery On The Avenue - Deborah Rodriguez: America the Beautiful Monday, January 06, 2020 to Thursday, January 30, 2020
10 AM - 6 PM Robert W. Saunders, Sr. - Gallery On The Avenue
Award-winning artist, Deborah Ro- driguez returns to Gallery on the Avenue with her new collection of photographs, America the Beautiful. Rodriguez describes Amer- ica through her subjects’ faces – Americans liv-
ing in kindness, and sharing with a willing and giving heart. America the Beautiful will be on exhibit from Monday, January 6, to Thurs- day, January 30.
Understanding Personal & Business Credit Tuesday, January 21, 2020
1 PM - 3 PM
Temple Terrace Public Library - Meeting Room
This interactive workshop will provide you with a basic understanding of personal and business credit, credit reporting, and credit scores. In addition, you will learn how to im- prove your credit, as well as how both personal and business credit is used to obtain financing for your business. Registration is required, http://bit.ly/FloridaSBDCHC, or 813- 204- 9267
Job Searching With Social Media Wednesday, January 22, 2020
2 PM - 3 PM
Arthenia L. Joyner -
Community Room B
Social media has become a way for profes- sionals to network and develop a personal brand. Use LinkedIn, Twitter, or Facebook to introduce yourself to potential employers and showcase your value to their organizations.
For more classes and events at a library near you, call 813-273-3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
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