Page 10 Ms. Perry's Free Press January 18-24, 2007 . I 9% What to do from social, volunteer, political and sports activities to self enrichment and the civic scene A A,+,'-., I f _ -_- -) 4- fl T -_1 1. 1 Chamber Presents 20th MLK Breakfast The 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, hosted by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and other organizations will be held on Friday, January 19, 2006, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Prime Osborne Convention Center. Featured speakers include Bill Bond, co-founder of the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, and Dr. Jarik Conrad, executive director of Blueprint for Prosperity at the Chamber. For tickets or more infor- mation call 366-6600 x 7620. Phi Beta Sigma State Conference in Jax The Phi beta Sigma State Conference will be held in Jacksonville January 19-21, 2007. The Nu Beta Sigma, Gamma Pi and Beta Beta Kappa Chapters will all be hosting. For more info email sig- mastate2007@bellsouth.net or visit phibetasigmabs.org. Arbor Day Program There will be an Arbor Day Program on Friday, January 19th from 10-12:30 p.m. at the Duval County Extension Service, 1010 N. McDuffAve. The program will fea- ture speakers on pruning trees, planting trees, invasive species and the recommended trees for planting under power lines. Redbud and Ashe Magnolia seedlings will be given out after the program. Call 387-8850 to register. Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting The Jacksonville Genealogical Society will hold their monthly meeting Saturday, January 20, 2007, at the Webb-Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, Florida, at 1:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be author Flo Rush-White, who has two books in the Library of Congress and is currently working on a third book. Her talk to the society is titled, Discovering Our Roots: African-American Genealogy." For aaamdonal info contact Mary Chauncey at 781-9300. 100 Black Men College Fair The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. will present the 4th Annual College Fair on January 20, 2007 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.at the Wyndham Riverwalk Hotel. Over 50 college representatives will be on hand and scholarships will be awarded on site. In addition, information on financial aid and other resources will be available. S Students need to pre-register online at infiniteschol- ar.com for a pass to the event. For more information call 616-7727. Free Safety in the Community Program There will be a free two part pro- gram focusing in the community on Tuesday, January 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Duval County extension Office located at 1010 N. McDuff Avenue. The 2 1/2 hour program will have two topics. The first, done in conjunction with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, will focus on tech- niques for protecting yourself from crime whether at home or in the community. The second presenta- tion will deal with issues of home safety related to aging issues.There is no charge for the program but reservations are necessary. For more information call 387-8855. Musical and Dance Tribute to Ray Charles The UNF Fine Arts Center will present, "I CAN'T STOP LOVING YOU" a dazzling tribute to the genius of Ray Charles direct from London. The performance features a cast of soulful singers, sassy dancers and electrifying musicians. The performance will be on Thursday, January 25th at 7:30 p.m. at the UNF Fine Arts Center. For more info call 620-1921. Ebony Fashion Fair The 49th Ebony Fashion Fair will be held on Friday, January 26th at the Florida Theater beginning at 8 Do you know someone who is constantly doing for oth- ers or putting someone else's needs before their own? A friend that goes beyond the norm? A tireless volunteer? Nominate him or her for the Unsung Hero spotlight and they could win a $50.00 Gift Certificate from Publix Supermarkets and share their courageous and selfless sto- ries with Jacksonville Free Press readers. NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ----------------- ---------- -------------- ------- -------- -------------------- ----- -------------- ---------- -------- Nominated by Contact Number SEND INFORMATION TO: (904) 765-3803 Fax UNSUNG HERO, C/O Jacksonville Free Press P.O.Box 43580, Jacksonville, FL 32203 Brought to you by The Jacksonville Free Press and Pubix A p.m. rroceeds from me iasnion extravaganza will benefit commu- nity projects of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Gamma Rho Omega Chapter. Every ticket price includes a choice of a one-year subscription to Ebony or Jet and other raffle opportunities. For tix or more info , contact Levon Burnett at 272-4055. Auditions for Disney's High School Musical Stage Aurora Theatrical Company is having open auditions for their main stage production of Disney's High School Musical for youth 8- 18. The auditions will take place on Saturday, January 27, 2007, from 12-6pm at FCCJ North Campus in the Ezekiel Bryant Auditorium 4501 Capper Road. Disney's High School Musical production will be held on March 10-11, 2007 at the North Campus. For more informa- tion please call Stage Aurora at 904.765.7372. Onyx Awards Once again, Jacksonville is in the spotlight with the annual Onyx Community Awards sponsored by Onyx Magazine. Beginning at 5 p.m., on Saturday, January 27th. Th evening is a night of high recognition for local leaders. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. For more event details, call (904) 254-7230. Free Class on Landscaping The Duval County Extension Service will offer a free class on landscaping entitled, "Good and Bad Guys in the Landscape" - Natives & Invasives. The class will be held on Wednesday, January 31st from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. The class will be held at the Argyle Branch Library, 7973 Old Middleburg Road. Participants will learn to use native plants in the landscape and how to identify and control inva- sives. Hands-on activity included. Call to register at 387-8850. Do You Have an Event for Around Town? The Jacksonville Free Press is please to print your public service announce- ments and coming events free of charge, news deadline is Monday at 6 p.m. by the week you would like your information to be printed. Information can be sent via email, fax, brought into our office or mailed in. Please be sure to include the 5W's - who, what, when, where, why and you must include a contact number. Email - JFreePress@aol.com Fax (904) 765-3803 Mail: Coming Events Jacksonville Free Press 903 W. Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32203 Jamie roxx in Concert Actor, singer, comedian Jamie Foxx will be in concert for one night only on Wednesday, January 31st at the Times Union Center. The show starts at 8 p.m. and the multi- faceted artist will be joined by Fantasia. For tickets call 353-3309. Registration Open for the 2007 Step Off Stage Aurora Theatrical Company is looking for community, school, and church step teams to register for their annual Step Off 2007 to be held February 17, 2007 at FCCJ North Campus in the Ezekiel Bryant Auditorium. All teams must register by February 1st. To reg- ister or for more information please contact Stage Aurora at 904.765.7372. Black Art Collection The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art will be on display at the February 1st through April 17, 2007 at the The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens located at 829 Riverside Avenue. For more information, call (904) 356-6857. PRIDE Book Club The next meeting of the year for PRIDE Book Club will be on Friday, February 2nd at the home of Marie Carter. The book for dis- cussion will be A SIN AND A SHAME by Victoria Christopher Murray. In it's 14th year, PRIDE is the city's oldest and most active ethnic book club. Friday February 2nd at the home of Marie Carter. The book for discussion will be A SIN AND A SHAME by Victoria Christopher Murray. For more information call 389-8417. Own a Picasso The R. Roberts Gallery will be holding a charity auction benefiting Habitat for Humanity on Thursday, February 8th from 7-9 p.m. The auction preview begins at 6 p.m. The special auction will feature A MIND IS TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE We are bom ith irCite pobtrtid. H-ep u, m ke rt that o dl Ihw thet 4harn to whiIt I Pltaet it incf.gr 9 or a Give b lie United Negro E w College Fund. f original works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro and Georges Braque. The gallery is located in the shops of historic Avondale, 3606 St Johns Avenue. For more info, call 388-1188. Links Western Gala The Jacksonville Chapter of Links will have their annual Western Gala "a celebration of country soul" on Saturday, February 10th, 7:30 p.m. at the Jacksonville Fairgrounds. For more information, Contact any Jacksonville Chapter Links member, or email thewestern- gala@hotmail.com. NCNW Presents Sweet Honey in the Rock The National Council of Negro Women will present Sweet Honey in the Rock in concert on Saturday, February 10th at 10 a.m. at the Florida Theater. Proceeds will ben- efit NCNW programs. For tickets or more information, call 634-0367 or 945-5405. Universoul Circus The world famous Universoul Circus will be in Jacksonville on their annual tour at the Gateway Shopping Plaza, February 13-19. For tickets and showtimes, call 353- 3309. American Beach Tea The Peck Center, located at 516 S. 10th Street in Femandina Beach will be the site of the American Beach Association's Silver Anniversary President's Day Tea beginning at Noon. The February 19th Tea will honor the Association's past presidents including founding president Ben Durham, Frank Morgan, Sr., Bobby Dollison, Henry Lee Adams, Jr., Annette Myers and Carlton Jones. The organization received a charter from the State on February 26, 1982. For more information, call 904-261-0175. Learn to Can Your Own Preserves The City of Jacksonville Canning Center will offer a workshop on Thursday, February 22 from 9 AM to Noon. Learn how to make straw- berry preserves and take some home for the family to enjoy. The cost is $20.00 per person which includes all materials. You will take home approximately 3 2 pints. Space is limited. Call 387-8860 to register or for more information. Stage Aurora Presents Miss Evers Boys Stage Aurora brings to life the shocking true story that exposes a 40-year government backed med- ical research effort on humans which led to tragic consequence. The historical Tuskegee Experiment always was made into a movie. The production will be pre- sented at the Ezekiel Bryant Auditorium on February 23 25th. For additional information please call 765 7372. AA Chamber Heritage Breakfast The First Coast African-American Chamber of Commerce will have their 9th Annual Heritage Breakfast on Friday, February 23rd at the BeTheLite Conference Center beginning at 7:30 a.m. The theme for the event is "Continuing the Legacy of a Dream". For tickets or more information, call 652-1500. Genealogical Society The Jacksonville Genealogical Society will hold a seminar on February 24, 2007 at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Riverside. The speaker will be J. Mitchell Brown, MA, who specializes in profession- al genealogical research in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Specific topics will be discussed at a later time. For additional informa- tion please contact, Mary Chauncey, (904)781-9300. Four Tops & Temps in Concert Motown recording artist The Temptations and The Four Tops will be in concert together at the Florida Theater on Sunday March 18th, 2007 at 8 p.m. For ticket information call 355-2787. World of Nations The City of Jacksonville will pres- ent the 15th Annual World of Nations Celebration March 29 - April 1st at Metropolitan Park. The event celebrates the many diverse cultures of the First Coast and throughout the world. For more information call 630-3690. Leadership Jax Celebration of Service Leadership Jacksonville's Celebration 2007 honoring Community Trustees will honor Bob Helms, Wachovia, Peter Rummell, The St. Joe Company and Madeline Scales-Taylor, Mayo Clinic. The event will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center from 6:15 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Master of Ceremonies is Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce President Wally Lee. For tickets or more information, call 396-6263. Youth Wanted for Stage Aurora's 100 Youth Voices Stage Aurora Theatrical Company is looking for youth ages 8 18 to join the 100 Youth Voices Musical Theatre Program, a community out- reach activity. Its mission is to nurture the development of performing arts and music education through a series of workshops, classes, and public performances. Through the program, the youth perform concerts and skits at several venues in Jacksonville. Events are scheduled up to April 2007 including a main stage production of DisneN's High School Musical in March. For additional information call 765 7372.