Page 10 Ms. Perry's Free Press August 20-26, 2009 .I "hat to do /'on social, volunteer, political andi sports activities to self enrichment and the civic scene Kegioal Lbrary .331) soiKa. Annul-:iac3-4 Free Kids Art Fair at the Avenues The Avenues Mall will host a Kids Art Fair on Saturday, August 22. The event will allow children to participate in various art lessons. Then the kids work will be dis- played throughout the mall until September 12. For more informa- tion, visit www.kidsartfairs.com or call 363-3054. It is free and open to the public. Stage Aurora Golf Tournament Stage Aurora will host its 9th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament on August 22, 2009 to raise funds for their Main Stage Program. The golf tournament will have a 7:30 A.M. shotgun start 18- Holes Medal play at the Deerfield Lakes Golf Club. For more infor- mation, call the golf committee at 765-7373. Women, Weight & Why 5th Anniversary The Fifth Anniversary Celebration of Women Weight and Why will take place on Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 6 9 p.m. This year's honoree will be Clara White Mission CEO Ju'Coby Pittman Peele. It will be held at the Orange Park Country Club. This Fifth Year Anniversary Celebration event will feature honorable presentations, dinner and charitable initiatives. Vendor booths available at no charge. For more information call 631-4706. Genealogy Meeting The Jacksonville Genealogical Society, Inc., will hold their month- ly meeting on August 22, 2009, at the Webb-Wesconnett Branch Library, 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville, Fl., at 1:30 p.m. The topic will be "Federal-Land States and Their Land Records." These records often contain critical evi- dence that can be used in serious genealogical investigation. Call Mary Chauncey at 781-9300 for more information. Jamie Foxx in Concert Comedian and chart topping R&B performer Jamie Foxx will be in concert for on night only at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. Foxx will take the stage on Friday, August 28, 2009 at 8 p.m. For tickets or more information, call ticketmaster at 353-3309 or 1- 800-745-3000. First Wednesday Art Walk Art Walk is a free, self-guided tour of Downtown galleries and muse- ums, as well as cultural venues, restaurants and businesses on the first Wednesday of every month. Next it will be on September 2nd. Choose your own route, or begin at at 100 N. Laura St. HBCU Hall of Fame Induction The 2nd Annual HBCU North Florida Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place on Thursday September 3, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the EWC Adams/Jenkins Sports Complex. In addition to meeting the newly inducted members, participants will meet and greet the Founding Members, members of the Class of 2008 and Members of the HBCU HOF Steering Committee. For additional information please con- tact: Peggy Turner, 254-8761 or A. Ray Brinson, 996-7122. Eastside Come Together Weekend Join Jacksonville's Eastside neighborhoods for a Come Together Weekend featuring three days of jazz, gospel and smooth R&B Sept. 5-7. Carol Alexander and Na'im Rashid will host the event at the A. Phillip Randolph Amphitheater and Park. There will also be sympo- siums in the Jacksonville Children's Commission from 1-4 p.m. Each day features a full list of event with local celebrity hosts. For more information call 470-9856. PRIDE Book Club Meeting The September meeting of the PRIDE Book Club will be held on Friday, September 11, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. The book for discussion is "The Breakthrough Politics and Race in the Age of Obama" by Gwen Ifill. For more information call Felice Franklin at 389-8417 or 703-8264. Play Date Jax Want to meet and greet fellow Jacksonvillians ina casual fun envi- ronment? Then you may want to come out for the next Play Date on Friday, September ll1th at the Hyatt Hotel.. Organizers call it a "sophisticated nightlife option for Jacksonville's professional". The monthly event will include food, fun, games and music. For more information, visit playdatejax.com. Ebony and Ivory Gala The sixth annual Ebony and Ivory Gala will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 7 p.m. at the Omni Hotel. The annual Gala hon- ors women who have made signifi- cant contributions in health, educa- tion, and economic development. It is presented by The Women of Color Cultural Foundation. For additional information contact Dr. Jackson at 635-5191 or on-line at woccf.org. Southern Genealogist's Exchange Meeting On Saturday, September 12, 2009, the Southern Genealogist's Exchange Society, Inc. will host guest speaker Mr. Terri Thompson at 10:15 a.m. at the Mandarin Regional Library, 3330 Kon Koad.. Mr. Thompson will be speaking regarding 15 families of North Florida, 1783-1821. Meetings are FREE and open to the public with light refreshments served. Night with the Jax Young Democrats The Jacksonville Young Democrats will present their first annual "Night with the Jacksonville Young Democrats", Sunday, September 13th at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center with a reception beginning at 5:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30. The fea- tured speakers will be State Senators Dave Aronberg and Dan Gelber, the Democratic Candidates for Attorney General. For tickets or more information, email justin@jack- sonvilleyoungdemocrats.com. Jax Urban League Golf Tournament The Jacksonville Urban League will host a Golf Tournament on September 14, 2009 to benefit the JUL Scholarship Fund, programs and services. It will be held at the Timaquana Country Club and will include a continental breakfast and 8:30 a.m. shotgun start followed by lunch, awards and raffle. For more information, call Linnie Finley at 904-366-3461 Smokey Robinson in Concert The Florida Theatre will present the legendary Smokey Robinson on Monday, September 21 at 8 PM.As a songwriter and producer, he was the most important musical component to Motown's early suc- cess, not only on the hits by the Miracles, but for numerous other acts as well. Call the box office at 355-2787 for tickets. Annual BlacK Expo The 8th Annual Florida Black Expo will be held October 10, 2009 from 11 a.m. 7 p.m. at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. This years highlights include actors Idris Elba and David Mann ak Mr. Brown. For more information, call 727-7451. Annual Southern Women's Show The Annual Southern Women's Show will be held on October 15- 18, 2009 at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. Don't miss savvy shopping, creative cooking ideas, healthy lifestyle tips, trendy fashion shows, celebrity guests, and fabulous prizes. Show Hours: Thursday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more info call (704) 376-6594 or visit www.SouthemWomensShow.com. There Oughta Be a Law" Variety Show Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd annual "There Oughta Be a Law" Lawyer Variety Show. The show will take place on October 22, 2009, starting at 7:30 p.m., at the Times-Union Center for Performing Arts. Attorneys, Judges and their families will be showing off their various performing talents. To set up a time to audition, contact Patty Dodson at (904) 838-2524. or at dodson@terrellhogan.com. Oprah's Winfrey Color Purple The touring production of Oprah Winfrey's "The Color Purple" will be in Jacksonville Nov. 17-22, 2009 at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets or more information,, call 633-6110. I look forward to receiving the Free Press each and every week. 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