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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
torney Margaret Russell, P. O. Box 4106, Tampa, 33677. If you have questions, call
Gloria at the number below. Hillsborough County
Drivers License Day
The Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) will be on site to issue driver licenses with proof of identification on Fri- day morning, January 8, 2016 at George Edgecomb Court- house, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, 33602. There is lim- ited availability on a first come - first served basis.
Participants must pre-regis- ter by calling 813-277-1423 or online at http://www.hillsclerk.com/pu blicweb/driverreinstatemen- tonline.aspx
You are not eligible if your driver license is currently sus- pended because of: Child Sup- port, DUI, Habitual Traffic Offender, Felony Involved Traffic Offenses, Outstanding Warrants or Capias Suspen- sions outside of Hillsborough County.
Kwanza Celebration
You are invited to a Kwanza Celebration on Sunday, De- cember 27, 2015 from 3:30- 8:30 p. m. at Tampa Heights Community Center, 2005 Lamar Avenue and Palm Av- enue.
The celebration is free of charge and is sponsored by The Tampa Bay Kwanza Col- lective, and The Madison Family and Kuumba Dancers & Drummers.
There will be food, refresh- ments, entertainment, crafts, vendors, artist and family health information with a focus on the traditional African and African American values of family, community and culture.
The program will include guest presenters, children’s activities, and is interactive for all ages. For additional infor- mation call 813-223-1296.
First Baptist Church In Brandon
Congratulations! First Bap- tist Church in Brandon re- cently celebrated their 100th Year Anniversary with an af- ternoon event including, the dedication of its Centennial Plaza that is full of personal- ized pavers.
Scripture (Revelation 3:20)
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: If any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
For Your Information
Call your news for Progress Village and surrounding areas to Gloria 813-270-2257.
Library News & Activities
Saturday, December 26
Jimmie B. Keel Library from 2-3 p. m. - Managing Media (learn about saving files using Cloud Storage and USB devices). Limit 12 computers. Register at desk after 1:30 p. m.
Port Tampa Library from 3-5 p. m. - Port Tampa City Library Quilters and Crafters. Bring your piece to work on.
Monday, December 28
Town N Country Library from 2-3 p. m. - Tech Blvd. (open lab).
Robert Saunders Library from 5:30-7:30 p. m. – Check out the Hillsborough County Bar Association Bench- mark Series.
78th Street Community Library from 6-6:45 p. m. - Chair Yoga with Guided Meditation.
New Tampa Library from 6:30-7:30 p. m. - New Tampa Robotics for grades 4-8, limit 10. Register 813-273- 3652.
Tuesday, December 29
New Tampa Library from 3-4 p. m. – Walk-in Tech help.
C. Blythe Andrews Jr. Library from 3:30-4:30 p. m. - Kids Code for grades 4-8.
Wednesday, December 30
Seminole Heights Library from 10:30-11:30 a. m. – Walk-in Tech help.
John F. Germany Library from 2-3 p. m. Walk-in Tech help.
Ruskin Library from 5:30-6:30 p. m. - Computer Tu- toring.
Thursday, December 31
North Tampa Library from 1-3 p. m. - Crazy Crafting Crew for ages 12 and up. Materials provided.
December Birthday Celebrants
Happy birthday to all De- cember celebrants, including: Julia Lee, Robin Paschall, Margaret Brookins, Cecil Woodside, Maxine Wood- side, Caleoria Gibson, Nivia Orthiv, Merry Givens and Mary Knoxon.
Mrs. Lueannie Atkins
wants to wish her relatives a happy birthday: Freddie (12/9), Tenica (12/19), Torri (12/22), Louise (12/25), and Gwen (12/26).
Happy Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy (Lueannie) Atkins cele- brated their 41st wedding an- niversary on December 21st. Lueannie expressed how happy her many years of mar- riage have been!
Sick And Shut-Ins
Remember to continue praying for our sick and shut- ins: Wayne Owens, Keith Ennis, James Arthur Miller, Bob Anthony, Rhonda Williams, Shatayshia Brinson, Stan- ley Turner, Ernestine Turner, Freida Washing- ton, Lydia McNeal, John- nie Mae Garner, Charles Hill, “Flake”, and Minis- ter George Harris.
Sympathy
Our deepest sympathy is ex- tended to the families of the following departed: Charles “Chuck” Burnett, Deacon Roosevelt Stephens, Sr., Lizzie Mae Stevenson, Shirley F. Thompson, Carlton Lee Falconer, Ste- vie S. Gadsden, Anthony Magwood, Eddie Hill Ho- race, Jr., Zakella D. Bat- tle, Clara Pearl Wilson, Richardo McCalop, Jr., Lynndale Royal, Patricia C. Young, Edwardena Willis, Victoria Mina Jean-Baptiste Cexil, Mar- ion E. Chresfield, Ms. Bobbie Larry, Harley A. Dunning and Ivory Ro- driguez.
Our condolences are sent to the family of Ms. Pat Spencer, former Civil Rights Leader of Tampa.
Prayer List
The following persons have requested prayer from us: Eddie Powell (for him and his family, and also his grand-
father who has cancer); Ken- neth Buzzard and family, Calvin Edgecombe and wife, Deleta, Nick Seriga- nis (Christian walk), Christopher Walton (posi- tive outcome of court case), April Burke (sister, Lisa), Brian Follmer, Dianne Parker, Louis Concepcion (unspoken), David Newman (unspoken), Cynthia Green Anderson, Craig Ander- son, Joseph Vainisi, Charles Jeffrey, Sr., William Browning, Lloyd Norman, Jesse Earl Williams, and Rufus Rochelle (positive pending court case).
Congratulations
Abe Brown Ministries, Inc. (Ready 4 Work Hillsbor- ough) shared good news that on December 14, 2015, The Florida Medical Clinic Foun- dation of Caring Awards gave a $10,000 Grant to Ready 4 Work Hillsborough to assist with servicing federal inmates released as a result of Amend- ment 782. This will allow Abe Brown Ministries to expand services to non-state funded Ready 4 Work Hills- borough clients who fall out- side of the 1-year of release requirement and those who are not on community super- vision through the Florida De- partment of Correction, yet they still need these re-entry and family services.
They also offer life coach- ing, employment, training, and job placement assistance to enable individuals to be- come productive, responsible citizens within the commu- nity.
Abe Brown Ministries was founded in 1976 in the State of Florida. It’s a faith-community based, 501c3 non-profit or- ganization now under the leadership of Director, Robert Blount.
For information visit the website or call 813-247-3285.
Community Help Being Requested
Rufus Rochelle needs the community to write letters to his attorney, Margaret Rus- sell before January 1, 2016 about his release.
He is a community activist from behind the walls and he has done many great things to help our community and now he needs us to help him.
President Obama is aware of his plight and is re- viewing the situation.
Please send letters to: At-
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