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Florida Strawberry Festival Releases 2021 Attendance Figure
April Birthday Celebrants
Ruth Hires, 4/26; Dora McPherson, 4/27; Robert Leek, 4/29; Dulcey Hordge and Carol Sams, 4/30.
Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington, Gwendola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Catherine Clark, Nina Small, Rudolph Tol- bert, Henrietta Sanders, Willie Hill, Hewitt Smith, Bernard Washington (Bristol Rehab), James (Fish) Miller, Florence Owens, Al Wright, Emma Thomas, Ruth Brown An-
applications to reimburse up to $9,000 in funeral related expenses that were paid due to a COVID -19 death. Under the Coronavirus Response and Re- lief Supplemental Appropria- tions Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA will provide fi- nancial assistance for COVID- 19- related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
For more information of how to apply go to: https://www.fema.gov/disas- ters/coronavirus/economic/fu neralassistance. COVID – 19 Vaccine Information https://www.hillsborough- county.org/en/residents/publi csafety/covid-19-vaccine.
Victory A.M.E Church Free Produce
Every Saturday, 11 a. m. – 12:30 p. m., 5202 S. 86th St.
Progress Village Foundation $$$ Scholarship Application For High School Seniors In Progress Village
If you are college bound or planning to attend a technical school after graduation, it is now time to pick up your ap- plication for our Community Scholarship Program. Appli- cations are due May 3, 2021.
Any student living in Progress Village for the past
five (5) years and is in the 9th through 12th grade may re- ceive $25.00 for each time they made the Honor Roll dur- ing this school year. In addi- tion, graduating seniors can receive $100 cash.
If you have any questions about the monies for Honor Roll, Graduation, or Scholar- ship money, you may call Mrs. Lois C. S. Bowers at 813-677-6438 or Mrs. Linda Washington at 813-741- 3604. Check out the Progress Village Foundation website and Facebook page for Schol- arship information. www.pro- gressvillagefoundation.org.
Progress Village Senior Center Virtual Events 1-888-585-9008 Conference
Rm# 926774557
Monday – Friday, 9:30, Daily Devotional; Tuesday – 10:30, Silver Sneakers, 1 p. m., Active Living; Thursday – 10:30 a. m., Healthy Living; Friday – 11 a. m., Bingo.
Loss Support Ministry
If you have lost a loved one ... Come join us virtually to talk or just listen. We are here for you if you lost a loved one, your job, your relationship, etc. Meetings are held on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 p. m. Call 813-677-1948 or con- tact minburrows@aol.com for dial in information.
Prayer Line In The Upper Room
Morning Glory Prayer and Praise Time Hour 9:30 am – 10:30 a. m. Every Monday (701) 802-5039, Access code 5131217.
60th Anniversary T-Shirts
For your official Progress Village 60th Anniversary T- Shirts, please contact Pam Colleton, 240-543-3753, Rosalind Walker, 813-476- 8547 or Marlise Tolbert, 813-833-7404. Orders may also be emailed to: PV4LIFE044@gmail.com Cash App $KambraMcDaniel.
Progress Village Civic Council News
Call your news for Progress Village and surrounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741-3604.
derson and McArthur.
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Congratulations
Shout out to Carvie (Carvernetta) Upshaw for being nominated as a Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame Finalist. She is one of thirteen finalists for the All- State Sugar Bowl’s Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame class of 2021.
COVID-19 FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program
FEMA has begun accepting
PLANT CITY – The 86th Annual Florida Strawberry Festival ended March 14th with an astounding atten- dance record. The 11-day event drew nearly 402,000 visitors to take part in live- stock shows, free entertain- ment, rides, food, arts and crafts vendors and more, said Florida Strawberry Festival President Paul Davis. “This year’s attendance was unex- pected, and we can attribute our success to the hundreds of volunteers and patrons who come each year to take part in the celebration,” said Davis. “We are incredibly humbled to be able to share this accom- plishment with our exhibitors, concessionaires and commu- nity in light of the past year.”
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and the Plant City Police Department, both of whom are contracted to conduct security operations during the event, reported only five arrests during the event. Belle City Amuse- ments, Inc., the carnival com- pany that provides the festival’s rides, reported a re- markable increase in sales from last year’s festival, said Davis.
“We worked incredibly hard to keep our guests, ex- hibitors, volunteers, and em- ployees safe this year,” said Davis. “We hope everyone who came through our gates had a much-needed fun, safe and exciting festival experi- ence!”
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