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April Is National Poetry Month
Come join in on the fun by visiting a library poetry program featuring: Black Out Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Sessions, An evening of poetry with James Tokley, Script In Hand Performance of Edna St. Vincent Millay’s works, a review of the basics with Poet John Foster and much more.
Friday, April 8
The Seffner-Mango Library from 10 a. m. – 2 p. m. - Free Tax Help from AARP.
The Thonotosassa Library from 11 a. m. – 12 p. m. - Job Counseling.
Saturday, April 9
The Robert W. Saunders Library from 3-6 p. m. - Yellow Jackets Jazz Hour (food, fun and dancing). For tickets infor- mation call (813) 417-8989 or (813) 238-6783.
The 78th Street Library from 4-5 p. m. - Walk In Tech Help.
Sunday, April 10
The Bloomingdale Library from 1-3 p. m. - Gamers and Geeks Turn Up.
Monday, April 11
The Seffner Mango Library from 10 a. m. – 2 p. m. - Free Tax Help from AARP.
The West Tampa Library from 1-5 p. m. - Free Tax Help from AARP.
The Temple Terrace Library from 5-6 p. m. - Writing Work- shop.
The Robert W. Saunders Library from 5:30-7:30 p. m. - The Black History Experience.
The North Tampa Library from 6:30-7:30 p. m. - Learning Sign Language.
Tuesday, April 12
The Temple Terrace Library from 12:15-1 p. m. - Zumba Dance Fitness Class.
The Temple Terrace Library from 5-6 p. m. - Kids Code.
The Seffner-Mango Library from 6-8 p. m. - 2020 Vision Li- brary Open House.
The Seffner-Mango Library from 6-7 p. m. - Email Mes- sages.
Wednesday, April 13
The New Tampa Library from 10 a. m. – 2 p. m. - Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle.
The Seminole Heights Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Walk In Tech Help.
The North Tampa Library from 11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p. m. - Walk In Tech Help.
The West Tampa Library from 2-4 p. m. - Smart Start Your Business. Register at 813-204-9267.
The 78th Street Library from 3-4:30 p. m. - Kids Code.
Thursday, April 14
The Seffner-Mango Library from 10:15-11:15 a. m. - Email Messages.
The Brandon Library from 10:30-11:30 a. m. - Genealogy: Finding Records outside the USA.
The West Tampa Library from 11 a. m. – 12 p. m. - Job Counseling.
The Seminole Heights Library from 4-5 p. m. - Kids Code. The Brandon Library from 7-8 p. m. - Basic Sign Language.
Friday, April 15
The North Tampa Library from 11:30 a. m. – 12:30 p. m. - Ebay (Introduction).
April Birthday Celebrants
Happy birthday to all of the April celebrants, includ- ing: Thomas R. Walker, Henry Bolden, April Burke, Thomas Roo- sevelt, Brenda Davis, Kaydell Douglas, Mar- vin Bradford, Adore April, Gloria Grimsley, Wayne Harmon, Sr., Nikki Heberson, Myra Israel Moragne, Yusef Suliman, Eugene Patter- son, III, Quiana Nelson, Allison Joy Harmon, Irene Washington, Bithiah Israel Moragne, Barbara J. Matthews Ware, Denise Goins, Clarence Harmon, Neziah Israel Moragne, Barry Lynn Jackson, John Prescott, Linda Hamilton Davis, Aakier Davis, Eugene Patter- son, Linda Taylor Prescott, Juanita J. Lowe (mem.), Brian Tucker, James Harmon, Aprile Hamilton, Leslie Taylor Wallace, Justin Abrams, and Janet Wil- son Heberson.
Sick And Shut-Ins
Remembering you in prayer as you are on the mend.
Please continue to extend your prayers for the sick and shut-ins: Dr. V. White- man, Sha’Tayshia Brin- son, Rhonda Williams, Keith Ennis, Bob An- thony, James Arthur Miller, Elosie Griffin, Wayne Owens, Lydia McNeal, Mercy and Law- son Johnson, Mary Hob- ley, Johnnie Mae Garner, Ernestine Turner, and Stanley Turner.
Deepest Sympathy
Our deepest sympathy is extended to those who re- cently lost a loved one. Cast your sorrows on the Lord Jesus Christ, for He cares for you.
Sympathy is extended to Audrey Connley and fam-
ily due to the loss of her hus- band, Jake.
Our condolences are also sent to the family of Helen Davis of Thonotosassa. She is the aunt of Anthony and Tammy Harris.
Our sympathy and prayers goes out to Van Scott’s family due to her recent de- mise.
Emanuel P. Johnson Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Mr. Emanuel P. John- son was overwhelmed with gratitude for the ribbon-cut- ting ceremony and for the many guests that showed up to participate in the cere- mony on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
He spoke words of wis- dom and it was received by hand claps and smiles. The center and gym walk- through had the guests in awe.
Refreshments were pro- vided by Brocatos and fea- tured devil crabs, stuffed potatoes and Cuban sand- wiches.
Mr. Johnson thanks all who came out to witness this grand occasion in his honor. He will always be remem- bered by his final words at the end of a conversation... not goodbye but Pleasant Words (Proverbs 16:24).
Chess For All Ages
Come learn or just play the ancient game (chess) with Coach Ted McNair and others at the Riverview Library on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from10a.m.–12p.m.and on the 2nd Monday of every month from 5-6:30 p. m.
For questions call (813) 431-5215.
The SoulKafe
The SoulKafe was crowded and full to capacity with people enjoying the wholesome and uplifting ex- perience that included mimes, comedy, gospel hip hop, testimonies, fellowship and food on Saturday, March 26, 2016.
It was a tremendous suc- cess and people who at- tended are still raving about the great time they had.
SoulKafe will be open on the 4th weekend of every month.
On Friday, April 29, 2016 come out and enjoy the Christian Youth Turn-up (CYT) from 7-10 p. m. This venue will give the teenagers a chance to showcase their talents and gifts. To sign up for this event, visit soulkafe813@gmail.com. There will also be a Dance- off for prizes that will in- clude: 1st price $100, 2nd prize $50 and 3rd prize $25.
On Saturday, April 30, 2016 come out and enjoy the ”Soul Ignite” (for adults) from 7-10 p. m.
For more information or registration about any of the events being held at SoulKafe, call 813-294-9761.
Progress Village Community Meeting
Progress Village Commu- nity Meeting will be held on Monday, April 18, 2016 at 7 p. m. at the new Emanuel P. Johnson Gym located at 5855 S. 78th Street.
Social Security Information
For those individuals re- entering the community after incarceration, contact the Social Security Office to get assistance for your needs or to get questions answered by calling 1-800-772-1213. For the hearing impaired, call 1-800-325-0778 be- tween7a.m.–7p.m.,Mon- day-Friday.
You may also visit the of- fice on Frontage Road or on Highway 60 - Adamo Drive in Valrico. The Social Secu- rity Administration is work- ing with several institutions on a prerelease agreement. You can also visit the website for Social Security at www.socialsecurity.gov.
For Your Information
Please pray for President Barack Obama and his family, the active and inactive military, all of the community volunteers, the public servants, and the in- carcerated individuals.
Call your news for Progress Village and sur- rounding areas into Gloria at 813-270-2257.
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