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8th Annual East Tampa Tree Lighting Ceremony Planned
MS. DENESE METEYE-JAMES
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
Several years ago, members of the community came to- gether for its first Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. This year, the East Tampa Commu- nity Revitalization Partnership, Aesthetics and Beautification Committee will hosts the 8th year the program has taken place.
This year, the event will be held on Friday, December 11th, at the Cyrus Greene Recreation Center, 2101 E. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Blvd.
Ms. Denese Meteye James, Chairman of the Aes- thetics and Beautification Com- mittee said, the festivities will begin at 3 p.m., and she is invit- ing everyone to join the family- friendly event. Prior to the tree
ED NARAIN BOB State Representative CONIGLIARO
SHANE DELLUS
have a visit from Santa and he is going to giveaway 300 back- packs to those in attendance,” Ms. Meteye James said.
Beginning at 3 p.m., mem- bers of East Tampa Community Revitalization Partnership, Aesthetics and Beautification Committee will be available to register anyone who would like to become a member of the or- ganization.
Parents can take advantage of having their children finger- printed by members of the Tampa Police Department Ex- plorers, and the Tampa Fire Department will be on hand.
Ms. Meteye James fur- ther said that Santa will be in attendance. Those individuals who have registered will receive a ticket for giveaways. How- ever, no tickets will be given after 6 p.m.
lighting ceremony, those in at- tendance will have the opportu- nity to mingle with friends and neighbors. It will also feature vendors, a bounce house, face- painting and other activities.
The program will begin at 5:30 p.m., and there will be a variety of entertainment throughout the afternoon.
This year, Ms. Meteye James has invited three spe- cial guests to attend the event. The guest speakers are: Shane Dellus, Manager of the Wal- Mart on East Hillsborough Av- enue, Bob Conigliaro, Vice President of Community Rela- tions for the Casper Company (McDonald’s Restaurant); and State Representative Ed Narain.
“We are asking everyone to wear Santa hats to make the event festive. We’re going to
Charmettes Preparing For Annual ‘Puttin’ On The Ritz’
JOYCE AUSTIN ...Chairperson
The day after Christmas is normally viewed as the end of the holiday season. However, the Hillsborough County Chap- ter of the Charmettes, Inc. is looking to change that percep- tion by hosting their annual “Puttin on the Ritz” Holiday Gala on Saturday, December 26th at the Tampa Letter Carri- ers Hall.
The affair is expected to draw prominent members of the community, long time resi- dents as well as former resi- dents visiting Tampa for the holidays.
Promoted as the social event of the season, the affair has strived to maintain its orig- inal appeal and traditions. Women will be dressed in their
DELORES ‘DEE’ WILLIAMS ...President
most elegant attire and men in dapper suits. Music will be compliments of the band, Hot Mess who will blend old and new school sounds to create the perfect mix of listening and dancing music.
The Charmettes, Inc. is a 501c3 tax exempt non-profit civic organization. In addition to supporting cancer research at Howard University and Mof- fitt Cancer Center, the organi- zation provides assistance to local programs, individuals and families. For tickets contact Chairperson Joyce Austin at (813) 929-4323 or any member of the Charmette organization.
Delores B. Williams is President.
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