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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.
Meet Us At The Library:
Salute To African-Americans In Film * February 09, 2019 2 P. M. - 3:30 P. M.
The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Center presents an entertaining and informative program each month as part of their "Meet Us at the Library" series. Join us for film shorts of many gen- res, games, and more at this event honoring the contributions of African-Americans to the art of the movies. Light refreshments provided. All ages welcome.
Presented by The Sulphur Springs Museum and Heritage Cen- ter. Norma and Joseph Robinson Partnership Library
The History Of African-Americans In Tampa
February 09, 2019 * 3 P. M. - 4 P. M.
Join us on a journey that traces the history of Tampa’s Black community. This story begins with the first documented Moor (a Muslim of Berber or Arab descent from northwest Africa) in Florida, through the Civil War, as well as 100 years of Jim Crow laws that enforced racial segregation in the southern U. S. Join a docent from the Tampa Bay History Center and bear witness to the resilience and entrepreneurship of the city’s dynamic Black com- munity and the significant Central Avenue business district they established.
In Partnership with the Tampa Bay History Center. West Tampa Branch Library
The Art And History Of African Head Dressing * Saturday, February 09, 2019 * 2 P. M. - 4 P. M. * Robert W. Saunders, Sr. -
Ada T. Payne Community Room B
The African Head Dress, formerly known as a Gele, was used in Africa to wrap the individual’s head in a garment of interesting colors, textures, patterns, and designs. However, the symbolism behind the head dress is much more than just a head wrap. Come learn about African head dressing which is now popular in African American culture and see live demonstrations of them being cre- ated.
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.
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.
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. Cynthia Phillips Brown, Rick Brown, and Dec. Ulysses McMillan, 2/8; Lorrice Underwood Jones, 2/11; Bishop Andre Wright, James DeBose, and Willie Ruth Miller, 2/12; Yolanda Blake, 2/14; 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
ton, Lucille Catherine Clark, Ernes- tine Best, Nathaniel Scott, Aritha Scott, Nina Small, Rudolph Tolbert and Lillian Tolbert.
Black Excellence Festival
“Shining A Light And Celebrating The Diversity In Our Culture:” African and Is- land Cuisine, Music, Enter- tainment, Black-Owned vendors.
This event will be held at Spoto High School, 8538 Eagle Palm Dr., Riverview, FL 33578, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 5:30 p. m. – 7:30 p. m.
Progress Village Panthers
All Around Sports now of- fering Lacrosse and Soccer
Senior Center Events
Progress Village Nutrition
and Activity Center, 8701 Progress Blvd.
2/13 – 11 a. m., Valen- tine’s Day Program
2/14 – 11 a. m., Wellness Activity
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. Location: Bowers/Simmons Park (little park), under the Pavilion, located on 86th St., between FBCOPV and St. James A. M. E. Church.
Progress Village Civic Council Community Meeting
The next community meeting is Monday, February 18th, 2019, at 7 p. m., at Emanuel P. Johnson Com- munity Center.
Call your news for Progress Village and sur- rounding areas to Linda Washington, (813) 741- 3604.
Washington,
Darby,
Turner,
Small, Hilrie Kemp, Jr., Harold Williams, Robert Leek, Sr., Flora Jones, Clennie McCray, Elouise Griffin, Thelma Single-
Oliva Ernestine Gwendola
Beck,
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