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Young Woman Hosting ‘A Polka Dot Affair’
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
A Tampa woman has planned ‘A Polka Dot Affair’ for this weekend to assist those interested in business to “connect the dots.”
Ms. Jawana Goodwin,
30, explained that the Polka Dot Affair is a 4-hour event with 6 ‘hot topics.’
“Growing up in St. Croix U. S. Virgin Island, one of seven siblings, I was Home Schooled by my Mother. After graduating from St. Croix Central High School in 2006, I worked for a com- pany called Virgin Island Waste Management Author- ity as a receptionist, where they helped me realize my dream of going to study graphic design.
“Now my dream and pas- sion is to connect profession- als and inspire them to achieve all their goals in life,” she said.
God has gifted her with many talents. One has led to the founding of Lights of In-
JAWANA GOODWIN
spiration. “Through God's grace, it provides help in all aspects of business, net- working, personal and pro- fessional development.
“In this world we are all little specks. We can connect with each other and that be- comes unification,” she said. “If there is no unity, there is no prosperity.”
The Polka Dot Affair will be held Saturday, December 17, 2016, 2:30-6:30 p. m. at Chic Venue, 1339 E. Fletcher Ave.
The 6 topics and speakers
are: “Season of Preparation” – must be prepared to do the work (Jawana Goodwin); “Season of Sowing” – have to sow seeds (Yolanda George); “Season of Grati- tude” – must be grateful for the little things (Eric Dob- bie); “Season of Restoration” (Ashley Schrader); “Sea- son of Harvesting” (Tilyshea Johnson); and “Season of Reaping,” – you’ll start to reaping from the har- vest (Selphenia Nichols). The speakers have been in her life for many years.
Ms. Goodwin says she has always had a desire to do event planning. “One day I was sitting with my manager at work and she started men- toring and encouraging me. From that, God gave me the vision to bring entrepreneurs together – by connecting the dots.” That led to the name “Polka Dot Affair.” This her second event.
For additional informa- tion on the event, go to www.eventbrite.com or call (813) 900-1343.
Annual Charity Clothes Closet Distribution
The Nobles of Harram Temple No. 23, Inc. Prince Hall Shriners and volunteers will be distributing new and used donated clothing and shoes for adults and children; and some usable toys from their Charity Clothes Distribu- tion Closet. This event is open to the general public and these items will be available to any- one in need.
The event is Saturday, De- cember 17, 2016, 9 a. m. - 1 p. m., at The 29th Street Open Air Market, 3601 North 29th Street, Tampa, 33605.
Noble Andrew R. Ben- nett is Illustrious Potentate. Chairman of the event: Noble Alvin E. Walker, 813.376.0505; Advisor: PP Ronnie C. Souter,
813.379.0794
Harram Temple No. 23,
Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) organiza- tion.
Temple Website:
www.harram23.org.
All About You! Local
Announcement
MR. LORENZO C. JOHNSON AND REDINA JOHNSON
May God’s will be done. Eight (8) years and counting.
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
New Tampa: 10a-12p - New Tampa Library Giveback. Learn to knit and crochet. Handmade items are donated to local hospi- tals, shelters and nursing centers
C. Blythe Andrews, Jr.: Florida Kid Care & Health Insur- ance Information Meeting
Temple Terrace: 12:15p-1p - Zumba Dance Fitness Class Ruskin: 4p-5:30p - DIY Crafting: Holiday CD Mandalas Bloomingdale: 6:30p-8:30p - Brandon Area Genealogical &
Historical Society
North Tampa: 6:30p-7:30p - Power Point Creating Slides
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
New Tampa: 10a-2p - Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle: Florida Licensing on Wheels
Temple Terrace: 5:30p-7p - Pinterest Party
Ruskin: 5:30p-6:30p - Walk In Tech Help
Town N Country: 6p-7p - Microsoft Publisher- Creating
Slides
Jan Kaminis Platt: 6p-7p - Yoga 101 for Adults
Thursday, December 15, 2016
West Tampa: 10:15a-12:15p - Job Counseling. No registration and drop-ins welcome
Robert W. Saunders, Sr.: 10:30a-11:30a - Advance Search Techniques for Ancestry.com
Jan Kaminis Platt: 2:30p-4:30p - Games for Seniors 50 years and better
Ruskin: 3p-4p - Craiglist: Buying and Selling
New Tampa: 3p-4p Printing & Scanning at the Library
Friday, December 16, 2016
Temple Terrace: 9:30a-11a - Sit N Stitch
Jimmie B. Keel: 10:30a-11:30a - iPad Apps from the Library Jan Kaminis Platt: 3p-5p - Japanese Book Binding
Saturday, December 17, 2016
Seffner-Mango: 10a-1p - Seffner Stitching Society
Jimmie B. Keel: 2p-3p - Introduction to Silhouette Cameo. Limit 12 participants. Must register in person by 1:30p
Temple Terrace: 2p-4p - Saturday @ the Movies : A Christ- mas Story
Jan Kaminis Platt: 2p-4p - South Tampa Ukulele Jam 78th Street: 4p-5p - Walk In Tech Help
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813-273- 3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
FYI
Middleton High School Class Of 1958
The Middleton High School Class of 1958 will have its Christmas dinner on Wednesday, December 14, 2016, 12 noon, at Ulele Restaurant, 1910 N. Highland Ave. Classmates, please come and celebrate with the group.
Please bring $10 gift or gift card to exchange.
Fannie M. Keith Byron, president, and Rose Pearl Gambrell Jones, re- porter.
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