JUNETEENTH - FLORIDA

Palm Coast

Palm Coast, Florida African American Cultural Society,Inc(AACS) 8th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Sat. June 17, 2000; 12 Noon- 4PM Palm Coast Campus Ampitheater Daytona Beach Community College Contact: G.Blackwell,AACS PO Box 350607, Palm Coast, FL 32135 Florida 32135; 904-445-7106 EMail: lyn11@pcfl.net

Plant City

The Improvement League of Plant City, Inc., a federal non-profit organization providing public services, free tutoring, computer training, etc. Will sponsor it's first Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2000. Ms. Helen is the coordinator. Location is the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Center, Plant City,Florida. Phone (813) 757-6760 E-mail addresses Improvement League: Aexcelle@tampabay.rr.com League Secretary: Gwen Thomas, aubrey@gte.net Board Member: William Thomas, Wthomas@computermentors.org

Haines City

Haines City, Florida June 16,17,18 2000 1st Annual Festival will include Health Screenings, Job Fair, Car Shows, Vendors, Softball Tournament, Basketball Tournament, Heritage Ball, "Playazz Ball", Child Safety/County Sheriff's "Ident-A-Kid", Parade, Step Shows, Gospel Singing and Soul Food "Bake-Off". Please contact Anne Huffman at (863) 422-9529 or email me at blackheritage@aol.com or Deliria Holmes at (863) 419-1313, or Frances Fulse at (863) 422-2809. This evet is open to EVERYONE !!!

Dunnellon

Concerned Citizens for Chatmire, Inc. 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 10, 2000, 11am - 7pm at the old Dunnellon Middle School Football Field (Hwy 41 North) Dunnellon, FL. Kickoff will start with an official ceremony. Other events include fosd and novelty vendors, games, door prizes, art exhibit, car show and much more. Booth rental is $20. Contact Rick Terrell (352-489-0635) Dennis Thomas (352-489-4736) or Kerry Jones (352-489-2677)

Tampa

Fla Conference of Black Catholic Ministry will be holding Gathering 2000 - Not by coincident on Juneteeth weekend. Its a Jubilie celebration and its objective is to provide spiritual, cultural and social nourishment for all. WHERE TAMPA FLORIDA - JUNE 16 THRU 18, 2000 WYHDAM HARBOUR ISLAND HOTEL, CONTACT ME FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

* JUNETEENTH: A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM! is an ethnic extravaganza held Saturday, June 17, 2000, from 2p-6p at Riverfront Park (1111 N.Boulevard) in Tampa, FL. Scheduled activities include an art exhibit entitled 'Know Your Past and Make A Difference in the Future!', gospel concerts, 'Say It Loud' poetry readings, 'The Roots' Hair and Fashion Show showcasing the original hairstyles and clothing of Africa, 'Nothin' But Net' men's and women's basketball tournament, and much, much more. This is the first annual event and a crowd of around 500 people is expected. This is a family event and there will also be children's activities like kickball, swimming, volleyball, etc. This event is sponsored by Save the Village- a non profit organization whose mission is to develop and to implement educational and rehabilitative programs and events for the cultural improvement of the inner city. Join us as we Remeber the Past...Change the Future! For more information contact us at (813) 255-1449 or email us at: ndennis@tparwpo.hyatt.com.

Tallahassee

We celebrate on May 20th in Tallahassee. This year (2000) we will hold our annual celebration at Hill's park on Centerville Road The contact person is Mrs. Louis Bennett phone (850)385-4600. The event includes a picnic and presentations including poetry readings, and a word from local public officials.

Miami *

may 20, 2000,in easter ambrister park. we will have our first festival. there wiil be a parade.food,dancing and poetry. call loretta 305.4466265 or ldswhit@hotmail.com.in north florida, when i was a kid we always celebrated om may 20th.

JACKSONVILLE

OFF DA CHAIN PRODUCTIONS; PARADE, FOOD, FOLK DANCES, INSPIRATIONAL READINGS& CELEBRATION. JUNE 18, 2000 OFF DA CHAIN PRODUCTIONS, JAQUE, MODELS OF PERFECTION GAMES FOR CHILDREN; FIRST TIME CELEBRATED CONTACT: PATRINA PACE,YOLANDA DEAN, ANTHONY DAVIS AT (904) 565-2608

* The New Lakawanna ATH. Assos. 1st time june 24th from 10am.- 7pm. There will be 3-on-3 basketball, a car show, a kiddie carnival, live entertainment,a 20 min. summit on violence,a raffle, and also there will vendors on hand. All proceeds benifits the youth of this broken urban community. we currently sponsor football, basketball, baseball, and cheerleading. We need volunteers for both the event and long term through-out our organization. So tell a friend to tell a friend that you can make a difference, and together our people can continue to celebrate our up-rise. Lashun Highsmith (904)730-8806

Broward County Library

The following programs are coordinated by the Broward County Library's Outreach Services Department. This year's Juneteenth Celebration will focus on Black Music Month. The theme of the Programming is "I See the Rhythm" A Juneteenth Black Music Month Celebration. The activities include: Black Music Month Mini Film Festival; June 8, 4 to 6:30 pm; Von D. Mizell Library 1409 NW Sistrunk Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; June 9, 2:30 to 5 pm, Collier City Library, 2800 NW 9 Ct., Pompano Beach, Florida, June 21, 6 to 8: 30 pm Carver Ranches Branch 4735 SW 18th St. Hollywood, FL Northwest Branch 1580 NW 3 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL "I See the Rhythm Pap and Hip-Hop Contest For ages 6 to 10 and 11-16 and 17-25 yrs old Hallandale Branch 300 S. Federal Highway Hallandale, FLorida Juneteenth Celebration FOllow the odyssey of AFrican music from the continent to the Americas with literary, dramatic and musical presentations. Enjoy a cakewalk and taste traditional Southern delights. Von D. Mizell Library Saturday, June 24, 2 to 5 pm For information of these programs call 357-7514

Pompano Beach*

Broward County Libraries, Northwest Branch will hold a Juneteenth Celebration on June 17, 2000. We will have a number of events including a watermelon seed spittin' contest, an ice cream churn turn, a story tree, crafts and relay races for the children, hop scotch and double dutch, a 1865 fashion show and contest. There wil be an old time blues and spiritual singer, professional reenactments, an escape artist and the children of the community will present a play. Also there will be face painting, tug of war, a health center, and plenty of food like, hot sausages, grilled chicken, peanuts roasted and boiled,corn on the cob in the husk and red soda water. Library cards will be issued at that time and voters registration will take place.Seniors in the community 75 years old and up who have been a positive role model for the children in the community and are still living will be recognized on that day.This is our first time having this community sponsored affair but I am sure it will not be the last. Feel free to contact Rhonda Walker at (954)786-2186 or fax to (954)786-2167! The Nothwest Library is located at 1580 NW 3 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060. This event will be held in the library and the adjoining Apollo Park.

Ebro

Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church - June 17,2000; Ebro Community Center 12:00PM "FREEDOM CELEBRATION" (first year) Gospel Music, games and soul food dinner. Darrell Kelly will be featured singer/musician/speaker. Contact person is Deacon Mark Smith [850]271-5781; FAX 859-535-0970. Expected number of attendees is 125 persons.

DELTONA

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN - WEST VOLUSIA SECTION WILL HOST ITS ANNUAL JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, JUNE 17,2000 FROM 10AM TO 5PM AT WES CRILE PARK ON FT SMITH BOULEVARD.FREE ADMISSION. A FASHION SHOW BY OUR VENDOR PARTICIPANTS AND MICA MINISTRIES' YOUTH WILL PRESENT GOSPEL RAP, DANCING AND SINGING, ALONG WITH A SPEAKER'S FORUM ON COMMUNITY ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO US. OUR BARBECUE CONCESSION WILL OPEN AT 11AM, AS WE WILL BE SELLING BARBECUE RIBS AND CHICKEN DINNERS, HOT DOGS, CAKE AND WATERMELON. OUR 2001 SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE WINNER WILL BE SELECTED AT THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION. OUR JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION WILL HONOR AFRICAN AMERICAN FREEDOM WHILE ENCOURAGING SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND RESPECT FOR ALL CULTURES -- EVERYONE IS INVITED! FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL (407) 860-6112 OR EMAIL US AT REED1489@AOL.COM.