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Upcoming Events January & February 2012
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Saturday, January 14
Reflections Appreciation Brunch, 2 - 4 pm
Museum
London, 421 Ridout St. North, London
Guest speaker Rosemary Sadlier, President of the Ontario Black History Society.
Limited number of Tickets. Only $10.00
per person
Available at the Cross Cultural Learner Center, Festival Food Mart and TG’s Addis Ababa Restaurant
For more information, or to participate, contact Leroy at
leroy@lusocentre.org
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Saturday, January 28
Buxton National Historic Site & Museum Presents:
Road to Freedom,
One More River to Cross, 7:30 pm
The Chatham Capitol Theatre, 238 King Street West, Chatham, Ontario
www.chathamcapitoltheatre.com
Karen Schuessler Singers
Tickets. $15.00, $20.00, $25.00
Box Office: 75 William Street North, Chatham, Ontario
www.cktickets.com
Click here
for details.
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Wednesday, February 1 & Thursday, February 2
University of Western Ontario - Black Students' Association
"Make sure to mark your calendars for the Opening
Ceremonies of Black History Month 2012 at the University of Western Ontario. Events will proceed on February
1st and 2nd from 12:00-3:00pm in the UCC Student Lounge.
There will be an array of speakers and performers including Charmaine Crooks, five-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist.
This a FREE, I repeat FREE event that you don't want to miss so make sure to stop by the UCC Student Lounge on February 1st and 2nd
between 12:00-3:00pm."
For more information, please contact Dominic Bell at belldominic@gmail.com or 519-281-1928
Click here for details.
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Saturday, February 4
10th Annual Opening Celebration, 1 - 4 pm, Free Event
Museum London,
421 Ridout St. North, London
Family friendly and free event . Various cultural and service groups will be on site displaying
information/arts/crafts specific to their country of origin or group. Cultural food will be available.
For more information or to participant, contact:
Leroy at
leroy@lusocentre.org
London Museum
519-661-0333 or visit their website at
www.museumlondon.ca/
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Sunday, February 5
A Service In Celebration Of Black History, 3:00 PM
Christ Anglican Church (138 Wellington Street at Hill Street)
www.christchurchlondon.ca
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Thursday, February 9 and Friday,
February 10
Kick Racism Indoor Soccer Tournament in Schools
Venues
and times to
be confirmed
Soccer tournament planned for youths
between the ages of 12 - 16 at various schools around the city. Teams will comprise of players from elementary and high schools.
For more information contact: Joseph at 519-697-9745 or at londonbhcc@gmail.com
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Friday, February 10
Calls for Poetry Contest for
Celebrating 10 Years of
Black History Coordination in London
Open to grades 5
through 12, Submission Deadline: Friday, February 10
For details
on guidelines and how to enter
click here>
If more
information is needed, contact: Joseph at 519-697-9745 or at londonbhcc@gmail.com
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Saturday, February 11
Mark your calendars!
Join Afrofesta London alongside DJ Huggy B, for our first annual Fund-Raising Jam!
Help make the 2012 festival happen.
Step in the Name of Love, to Old School RnB, Motown, Soul and Reggae all night! 9pm-1am.
Conolly Hall
523 First St
Drinks. Food. 50/50 draw. Door Prizes.
$10 door.
+19 event.
View details
View map
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Saturday, February 18
Symposium: Economic Empowerment and Employment
Starts at 2 pm, Free Event
Cross Cultural Learner
Centre, 505 Dundas Street, London
A panel of individuals
from various African, Caribbean and other Black communities will
share their experiences as they relate to achieving financial and economic stability. After the panellists have spoken, the discussion will
be open to all attendees so that additional experiences and advice can be shared. In the end, we hope everyone will leave with strategies that can help them meet their financial and
economic goals.
Contact person:
Mengesha 519-432-1133 or Shamara 519-520-5433
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Sunday, February 19
Black History Month Celebration™
Come out and be a part of history!
Sunday February 19, 2012, 3:00PM
Holiday Inn London, 864 Exeter Road in the Wellington Room.
Wheel chair accessible
Contact Justine Turner
Details can be found by clicking here.
www.blackhistorymonthcelebration.com
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Monday, February 20
Program for Children and Their Families, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
London
Regional Children’s Museum, 21 Wharncliffe Rd. S., London
Admission:
$7 per person; $2 for 1-2 year olds (members & children under 1
admitted free)
Our focus is family! Kids, bring your parents and friends to the
London Regional Children’s Museum and have fun singing, dancing,
playing fames, listen to stories, get your hair braided, dress up in
traditional clothing and enjoy many other activities. Sample foods
from the Caribbean and Africa.
For more information, please contact:
Craig at London Regional Children's Museum, 519-434-5726 or
Christina at
tinaricus@sympatico.ca
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Wednesday, February 22
Celebrating Excellence in Achievement, 6 PM
London Police Service, 601 Dundas St
The London Police Service will commemorate
Black History Month. The theme of the event is "Celebrating Excellence in Achievement". This event is being coordinated in
partnership with the Congress of Black Women.
The evening will include; award presentations, music, ethnic cuisine and speakers.
This event is free and open to the general public.
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Thursday, February 23
The Dawn of Tomorrow, Part 2, 7 - 9 pm
Crouch Neighbourhood Resource Centre, 525 Hamilton Rd,
London, ON
Presented by the Hidden History of Hamilton
Road
The Congress of Black Women London Chapter and London Library Central location presents Free Movie Night, 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Central Library, 1st Floor, Wolf Performance Hall London, ON
BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2012
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Sunday, February 26
10th Annual Black History Month Closing Gala, 2 - 4 pm
Admission: Adults $12, Children 12
and under $6
Wolfe Performance Hall at Central Public Library, 251 Dundas Street,
London
Don't miss this special , exciting and
spectacular event - something you'll be able to writ home about,
featuring music and dance of Africa, the Caribbean and America,
including drums, instruments, and Steel Pans of yesterday and
tomorrow. Reception to follow in the Stevenson & Hunt Room.
Awards will also be presented to two outstanding Black Community
Achievers. You may nominate people – nomination forms available by
clicking here or contact: Harold 519-686-7502 or email
husher@rogers.com
Tickets: $12 – adults, $6 - children (12 and under)
Available at Feb 1st:
- Community Outreach & Program Services,
Central Public Library, 251 Dundas Street, 519-661-5122
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Festival Food Mart, 456 Southdale Road, 519-649-7765
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Cross Cultural Learner Centre, 505 Dundas, 519-432-1133
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Harold Usher, 519-686-7502 or email:
husher@rogers.com
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Mission Statement: The goal of the London Black History
Coordinating Committee is to engage the community in celebrating
Black History Month through organizing, supporting and collaborating
with community organizations on programs and activities that are
available in the region to educate, inform and uplift.
