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June 17, 2008 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. JUNETEENTH
(Not a Public Event)
Why we Celebrate?
Sunnyside Park, 3502 Belfort, Houston, TX 77051



The 200 Young Black Ministers of Vision for America (YBMOVE) are proud to announce that the 2008 Legaci Legends Awards will be held on Friday, June 20, 2008, at the Hilton University of Houston; 4800 Calhoun St, 77004 ., beginning at seven-thirty in the evening. THE 200 YOUNG BLACK MINISTERS OF

VISION FOR AMERICA
5380 W. 34 TH ST. #170
HOUSTON , TX 77092
P#832.767.2564
F#713.688.7802
ybmove.org


Don't miss your opportunity to join the One Mile of Smiles parade down Texas Parkway
on June 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. Reserve your spot today!

The MCJCF schedule of festivities includes:

June 9 -- Celebrity Golf Tournament at Sienna Plantation Golf Club

June 12 -- Community Service Awards Banquet at Marriott Sugar Land Town Square

June 13 -- a 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Hunter's Glen Park

June 14 -- Juneteenth Festival in Hunter's Glen Park


Missouri City JUNETEENTH Celebration Foundation (MCJCF)

P.O. Box 1007 , Missouri City , TX 77489
281.582.8181
www.mocityjuneteenth.com


12:30 – 3:30 P.M. June 18, 2008,
JUNETEENTH Celebration: Prairie View A & M
Dr. Samuel Metters Auditorium Nathelyne A. Kennedy Building


CIGNA Healthy Happy Hour HWA Monthly Networking Reception – Thursday, June 19, 2008 @ Hilton of Americas-Houston
1600 Lamar, Houston, Texas, USA 77010
5:30PM – 7:30PM
You and one guest are cordially invited to this popular event! Please notify our office with the names of those who will be attending. All names will be at the registration table for check-in upon arrival at the front door of the beautiful Skyline Bar and Grill, located on the 24th floor, Hilton of Americas-Houston. Once inside, you will enjoy music, food and fun while mingling with other VIP’s and sponsors. No tickets will be issued for this event.


Juneteenth Parade – Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ Downtown Houston
1010 Lamar, Houston, Texas, USA 77010
10:00AM – 12:00PM
If your organization reserved a vehicle in the Juneteenth Parade, please contact Harvey Simpson to receive parade start times and check-in location.


Juneteenth Conference – Saturday, June 21, 2008 @ Four Seasons Hotel
1010 Lamar, Houston, Texas, USA 77010
10:00AM – 3:00PM
If your organization is participating in the “State of Health” Juneteenth Conference You will be among some of Houston’s finest business and community leaders in the health industry as we discuss health issues relevant to the advancement of the Houston minority communities. No tickets will be issued for this event.


Houston Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival – Saturday, June 21, 2008
@ Discovery Green Conservancy
1500 McKinney, Houston, Texas, USA 77010
12:00PM – 6:00PM
The Houston Juneteenth Multicultural Health Festival (HJMHF) is a free annual family festival supported by Houston Mayor Bill White and The Houston Wellness Association. This free family friendly event offers free health screenings and immunizations, Real Men Cook, and Christian Talent Search. The HJMHF mission is to unite Houston’s multicultural communities to elevate the importance of living an active, healthy lifestyle.

Laura Hernandez
St. Julien Creative Group
Creating The Want
Advertising | Marketing | Public Relations
2646 South Loop West
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77054
713.965.7084 : office
713.481.2671 : efax


June 10, 2008, Tuesday, 7:00 P.M.
13 th Annual Al Edwards JUNETEENTH Banquet
Old Central Center, 2628 Avenue M, Galveston, TX


JUNETEENTH West Texas Organization Inc. Festival & Events
1st Annual Juneteenth Festival, June 14, 2008 in the City Park in Rotan, Texas
start at 10:00 a.m. and end at 6:00 p.m.

3-on-3 basketball tournament on June 13, 2008
Little Miss Juneteenth contestants
Contact: Mr. Mason 1.325.480.2308
www.juneteenthwesttexas.org


June 15, 2008, Sunday, 5:00-5:45 P.M.
Reception 6:00-8:00 P.M.
“AL EDWARDS JUNETEENTH U.S.A. 29th Annual Gospel
Gala and Emancipation Awards,”
Jones Hall for Performing Arts (Downtown Houston )
615 Louisiana, Houston, TX


June 19, 2008, Thursday
Al Edwards JUNETEENTH U.S.A. Prayer Vigil and Breakfast
Ashton Villa Museum, 2300 Broadway, Galveston, TX


June 27-29, 2008
Al Edwards JUNETEENTH Tennis Classic (USTA Sanction)
Homer Ford Tennis Center, 5225 Calhoun, Houston, TX


The Houston JUNETEENTH Multicultural Health Festival (HJMHF)
Events are to bring awareness of the top 10 leading maladies that effects Houston's multicultural communities and to elevate the importance of living an active, healthy life.


June 19, 2008, Thursday, 5:00-7:00 P.M.
The Healthy Happy Hour VIP kick-off Reception.
The Grove Restaurant
, Treehouse Deck, 1611 Lamar, Houston, TX 77002

Lynn C. Page 713.748.6300 Fax: 713.748.6320 Email:advertising@stylemagazine.com


Thursday, June 19, 2008 at 7 PM
Texas Artists Museum , 3501 Cultural Drive , Port Arthur , TX 77642
Performance of "Harriet Tubman in Escape to Freedom" by M. Waddy Thibodeaux, art exhibit by local artists and buffet. Tickets are $25 per person.

Send check/money order to Tickets - TAM, 3501 Cultural Drive , Pt. Arthur, TX 77642. For more info visit www.texasartistsmuseum.org or call Sandy Trevino-Wigley at 409-983-3951.


June 21, 2008, Saturday, 8:00 A.M.
National Emancipation Association JUNETEENTH Parade

Contact Person: Harvey Simpson 713.298.6768


June 20, 2008, Friday, 6:30 – 10:00 P.M.
Fourth Ward National Historic District Freedmen's Town Reception and Concert
Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 500 Clay Street -Downtown
...featuring Male Choirs Program...
Theme Centered around Strengthen the Black family and male leadership.


June 21, 2008, Saturday, 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Tour of the Historic Church in the Fourth Ward Freedmen Town
Tour begins at Mt. Horeb, 118 West Gray
Contact Person: Xchelsia Bledsoe 281.536.3222

 

More to come!

 
 

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