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Celebrate Black History Month
Art Gallery At Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library
In addition to the public art display, the Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library is pleased to feature a small art gallery, spon- sored by the Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Library Foundation, featuring local African American artists.
First Exhibit Artist: Ladale Lloyd, February 1, 2019 - March 8, 2019 The first exhibit began February 1 and features photo-real portraits and landscapes of award-winning artist Ladale Lloyd. It is located in the front lobby and is open during hours of opera- tion, from February 1 to March 8. A reception for Mr. Lloyd will follow on Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p. m. and is funded by the Ada T. Payne Friends of the Urban Libraries. All are welcome to attend.
Chess Club At The Library
Saturday, February 16th 10 A. M. - 12 P. M. * Riverview - Community Room
Learn and play the game of chess with Coach Ted McNair! Benefits of this classic and fun game include improved memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Frederick Douglass: A Portrayal
Saturday, February 16, 2019 * 10:30 A. M. - 11:30 A. M. * John F. Germany – Auditorium
Join the library for a one man portrayal by Donald Dowridge of the life of one of America’s greatest icons, Frederick Dou- glass. Douglass played a vital part in the freedom of slaves as well as becoming an accomplished lecturer, author, and publisher and Mr. Dowridge brings him to life in this educational program.
Sankofa: A Black Heritage Celebration
Saturday, February 23, 2019 1 P. M. - 4 P. M. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. -
Ada T. Payne Community Room A & B
Sankofa is an Akan symbol meaning "Go back and retrieve." This program will feature African drumming, dance, spoken word and a variety of other performances and presentations. Join us for this jubilant event.
Call For Artists!
Enter by March 4 for a chance to win prizes! Local artists of all ages are invited to submit fan art for a competition at the 1st An- nual Tampa Bay AfroCon. AfroCon is all about celebrating diverse comic book heroes. Art inspiration includes The Black Panther, Spiderman, Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Black Lightning, Xmen’s Storm, Blade, White Tiger, Vixen, and Static Shock. Saturday, March 30 10 a. m. - 4 p. m. Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library.
Tax Preparation At The Library
Several libraries host tax preparation services during tax sea- son. Unless listed otherwise, assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis in cooperation with volunteers from AARP and VITA.
* The VITA program has a $66,000 household income limit.
For more classes and events at a library near you call 813-273- 3652 or go to website www.hcplc.org.
February Birthday Celebrants
Happy Birthday to past and present Villagers cele- brating this month. Trey Daniels and Eva Wilson 2/16; Marion Washington (100 years young) 2/18; Leslie Jackson, 2/21; and Cory Darby, 2/24.
Sick And Shut-Ins
Lifting up our fellow Vil- lagers and friends in prayer: Mary Hobley, Marion Washington, Oliva Darby, Ernestine Turner, Gwendola Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Harold Williams, Robert Leek, Sr., Flora Jones,
Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Single- ton, Lucille Beck, Catherine Clark, Ernes- tine Best, Nathaniel Scott, Aritha Scott, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert and Lillian Tolbert.
Black Excellence Festival
“Shining a light and cele- brating the diversity in our culture” with African and Is- land Cuisine, music, enter- tainment, Black-Owned vendors. The festival will be held at Spoto High School, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr., Riverview, FL 33578, on February 27, 2019, 5:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m.
Progress Village Panthers All Around Sports
Now offering Lacrosse and Soccer.
Senior Center Events
Progress Village Nutrition and Activity Center 8701 Progress Blvd 813-671-7773 2/20 – 11 a. m. - Advisory Council
2/25 – 11 a. m. Black His- tory Program
2/27 11 a. m. Birthday Celebration
Clothes And More
Every 3rd Saturday of the month clothes and more are given FREE by First Baptist Church of Progress Village. The location is Bowers/Sim- mons Park (little park), under the Pavilion located on 86th St. between FBCOPV and St. James A.M.E. Church.
Progress Village Civic Council News Community Meeting
The next community meeting is Monday, February 18th, 2019, at 7 p. m., Emanuel P. Johnson Com- munity Center. Come out and join us.
Call your news for Progress Village and sur- rounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741- 3604.
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