East Texas Area Events
FIRST ANNUAL SICKLE CELL LUNCHEON
PRESS RELEASE TYLER - August 19, 2011
African -American Cultural Events Committee
P.O. Box 4157
Tyler, TX 75712
In awareness of Sickle Cell Month in September the African-American Cultural Events Committee (AACE) will be having its first annual Sickle Cell Luncheon on September 10th at Green Acres Baptist Church located at 1607 Troup Hwy. Tyler, TX 75701. The luncheon will be in room CW 103 (Crosswalk conference Center) from 2-4pm. The cost will be $20 for adults and $10 for children twelve and under. The theme is: Be Sickle Smart. For ticket information contact Mrs. Kathy Bell at 903-769-4929 or 903-812-3606.
Sponsorship: Please check your desired sponsorship level.
- Purple - $1000
- Yellow- $500
- White- $300
Art of Peace Festival - Tyler, Texas
Sunday, September 18th, 2011
2:00pm-5:00pm
Ornelas Activity Center (formerly TASCA) @ UT Tyler
http://www.tylerpeace.com/
Church and Community Network Meeting
The meeting will be held at Good Samaritan Outreach Center (200 N. Beckham) on September 30th. We will begin at 12:00 pm and end at 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided. We will be discussing issues and upcoming events in the community. Please let Courtney M. Stiefer know if you are planning to attend.
Courtney M. Stiefer
(903) 531-1096
2011 Longview RRC Multicultural Festival
The 5th Annual Multicultural Festival will be rich with cultural exhibits, food, and entertainment on October 22, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Maude Cobb Activity Center, 100 Grand Blvd. The Race Relations Committee sponsors this event and continues to develop opportunities for awareness and education of cultural affairs in the Longview area.
Approximately 2,000 patrons attended the 2010 event, along with sponsors, elected officials, performers, volunteers, merchants, and exhibitors. All experienced the wonderful diversity and community spirit the Festival had to offer. People were treated to a taste of the world and a number of acts involved in the one-day extravaganza showcasing talents.
This year's event will again feature old favorites such as the Down Home Cloggers and food by Nall's Catering, the Serendipity Group and the much-loved Hall Brothers. Click Here for more informaiton.
PROJECT H.O.P.E
Port Arthur, Texas
Asset Based Program For Strengthening The Community
View the Brochure (August 2011)
Longview Race Relations Committee Presents
A Multicultural Film Forum Event
"An American Family"
Episode 2: "The Sewing Machine"
Saturday, July 23, 2011
11:00 AM
Longview Public Library
Moeschle Room
Bring a sack lunch.
Discussion to follow the film.
