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January Babies Celebrate
For decades now, this circle of friends (old and new) has gath- ered to celebrate their birthdays during the month of January. Occasionally, they enjoy outings throughout the year. Those in at- tendance at the Black Rock Cafe-Brandon, where cards, balloons and gifts were exchanged were: seated, Bettye King, Lavern Ash, Barbara Thomas, and Irene Bedford. Standing, Gloria Davis, Au- gustine Nobles, Sharen King and Gladys Permuy.
Local Nonprofit Receives 2 ‘Be More’ Awards
IN CELEBRATION!!
First ‘InVision: Tampa Streetcar’ Meeting Planned
On Tuesday, March 7th, the City of Tampa will hold the first of three public meetings to discuss “Invision: Tampa Streetcar,” a public trans- portation feasibility study. The meeting will take place Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Additional meetings will take place on Tuesday, April 4, and Tuesday, May 2nd.
All of the meetings will take place at the Tampa Bay His- tory Center, 801 Old Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
The purpose of the study was for the extension and modernization of the current streetcar system.
The March 7 meeting will be a community brainstorm session where residents will hear about the planning process and then provide
input back to the planning team about the purpose of the project and about the needs of the downtown Tampa com- munity for transportation op- tions.
During this project, the planning team will look at a wide range of corridors and technologies, including the possible use of autonomous transit vehicles, and will rec- ommend feasible alternatives and funding strategies. The first phase of Invision: Tampa Streetcar is expected to be complete in early Summer 2017.
If the results of the feasibil- ity analysis are positive, a sec- ond phase will be initiated to select a preferred alternative and refine plans and strate- gies.
ROSHAWN “GREAT” REED
Celebrating Black History Month!
Homes Needed For ‘Paint Your Heart Out Tampa’
29th City of
History
THAP staff and founder accepting the awards were: Steve Mar- shall, Livorno Williams, James Hammond (founder), Jeannette Bradley, and Joel Barnum.
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Tampa Black
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E a c h year, the annual WEDU Be More Awards cele- brate the human spirit and showcase the best work by nonprofit organizations in West Central Florida and the individuals that support them.
Tampa Hillsborough Ac- tion Plan (THAP) received 2 awards at the WEDU spon- sored Be More Awards 2017 on Thursday, February 23rd. Hundreds attended the event held at the Bryan Glazer Fam- ily Jewish Community Cen-
ter.The WEDU Be More Awards is a nationally-recog- nized and award- winning program that generates
awareness for nonprofit or- ganizations, and those that support them through the cel- ebration of their outstanding achievements.
The WEDU Be More Awards are open to all non- profit organizations located in the WEDU PBS viewing area. This includes: Hillsbor- ough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Desoto, Highlands, Hardee, Polk, Osceola, Orange, Lake, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco Counties.
THAP received the Be More Brilliant Award and Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award.
ATTY. ARTHENIA JOYNER
The 29th celebration of the City of Tampa Black History Committee, Inc.’s Black His- tory Program is today (Tues- day) February 28th at 11 a. m. The theme for this year’s cele- bration is “Unity in the Com- munity: Joining Hands and Joining Hearts.”
The event will be held at the Tampa Convention Center (downtown) in Ballrooms C and D, and will feature Atty. Arthenia L. Joyner (former State Senator) as the keynote speaker.
Paint Day Is On Saturday, April 22, 2017
Paint Your Heart Out Tampa is a city-wide program that enables citizens, busi- nesses, clubs, and organiza- tions to lend a helping hand to low-income, elderly citi- zens in the Tampa commu- nity. Over the past 28 years, volunteers and sponsors have given of themselves to paint the homes of more than 2,800 grateful and deserving homeowners.
Each year 100 homes are given a fresh coat of paint, thanks to the efforts of Paint Your Heart Out Tampa vol- unteers and sponsors. The homeowners are low-income, Tampa seniors who need a helping hand to restore the appearance of their homes.
If you would like to be con- sidered to have your house painted, you MUST meet the following criteria:
• Own and live in the home • Live in the City of Tampa • Be over 62 years of age or
on disability (veterans and caregivers of the elderly or disabled under 62 years of age are also welcome to apply)
• Be on a fixed income (set by the Federal Government)
• Have a one story home
• Be willing to have the house painted white with a
choice of 4 trim colors
• House must not be vinyl or
aluminum siding
Please email the homeown-
ers full name, address and a valid phone number to carla.lewis@tampagov.net or text 813-610-5073.
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