MONTHLY EVENTS

Jan. 6 – April 17 “Something All Our Own” Grant Hill art collection of 46 pieces by African American artists is on display at the Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St. For more information, call 214-922-1200 or visit www.dallasmuseumofart.org.

March 2 – May 25 Griefshare, a grief recovery seminar will be held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at United Methodist Church of the Disciple, 220 S. Cockrell Hill Rd., Desoto. For more information, call 972-230-5538 or visit www.umdisciple.org.

March 4-June 5 An exhibition of work by Samella Lewis, honoring “Fifty Years: Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education” is on display at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave. For more information, call 214-565-9026. March 14-April 15 Grant applications will be accepted by the South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund for the Community-Based Nonprofit Grant Program. Applications may be picked up at Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, 2922 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Suite 132 or downloaded from www.dallas-edd.org. For more information, call 214-670-8268.

Free income tax help by the American Association of Retired Persons is available at various times and days through Dallas public libraries. Contact your local library for specifics.

Free Income Tax Assistance every Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Dallas West Church of Christ, 3510 N. Hampton Road. For more information, call 214-631-5448.

Vita Free Income Tax Help is available on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fretz Park Library, 6990 Belt Line Road. For more information, call 214-670-6421.

Tax help is also available on Wednesdays from noon-6 p.m. at Skillman Southwestern Library, 5707 Skillman St. For more information, call 214-670-6078.

Immunizations for children are free to the public every 4th Tuesday of the month at the Polk-Wisdom Library. 7151 Library Lane. For more information, call 214-670-1947.

April 8 - May 15 The Magnolia at the Modern presents an ongoing series featuring critically acclaimed films at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth. For more information, please call 817-738-9215, 1-866-824-5566 or visit www.themodern.org.

Free GED classes, sponsored by the Dallas Independent School District, take place on various days and times at a library near you. For more information, contact your local library.

Computer basics classes are offered at various Dallas Public Libraries. For more information, contact a library near you.

Free classes for adults who want to learn English take place at local Dallas libraries. For more information, call 214-671-0252.

Citizenship classes, sponsored by North Oak Cliff Library, take place Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration required. For registration and more information, call 214-670-1376.

The Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp will accept applications through April 1. For more information call 704-373-0873.

Power Communicators Toast-masters Meeting is held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Betty Warmack Branch Library, 760 Bardin Rd., Grand Prairie. For more information, call 972-262-8164.

Free GED classes to prepare adults to pass the test for the General Equivalency Diploma (GED) are held at the Dallas Public Library. For days and branch information, call 214-670-1400.

Volunteer teaching positions are open for fitness and dance professionals at Moorland YMCA, 907 E. Ledbetter Drive. For more information, contact George Coleman at 214-375-2583.

The Kaiser Family Foundation’s Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program is now accepting summer 2005 applications for students of color who are interested in learning more about health policy and the legislative process. Fore more information, call Sarah Carkhuff at 202-654-1419 or Craig Palosky at 202-654-1369.

APRIL

National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Cancer Awareness Month

Minority Health Month

National Poetry Month

6-10 “Disney on Ice: Finding Nemo” will be presented at 11 a.m. at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St. For more information, call 214-373-8000.

6-10 The 2005 Spring Dance Concert presented by The Meadows Dance Ensemble at Southern Methodist University will be held at the Bob Hope Theatre of the Owens Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on the SMU campus. Show times are 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. For more information call 214-768-2787.

7 The Annual Banquet and Silent Auction of the International Museum of Cultures will be held at the Brookhaven Country Club. For more information, call 972-708-7406.

7 The 6th annual Public Sector Design and Construction Forum hosted by the Dallas Chamber of Commerce showcases upcoming regional public projects from 7:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Adam’s Mark Hotel, 400 N. Olive St., Dallas. For more information, contact Esther Gebhardt at 214-746-6612 or e-mail at govrelations@dallaschamber.org.

8 A “Boys Night Out,” for ages 9-17, will be held from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at St. Philip’s School and Community Center, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. For more information, call 214-421-5221 or e-mail fdrew@stphilips.com.

8 Attend the Second Friday Business Luncheon featuring Ronald Seet and other inspirational speakers for networking, fellowship and an opportunity to learn to increase profits and utilize resources. The event takes place from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott Quorum Hotel, 14901 Dallas Parkway, Dallas. For more information contact Steve Wisdom at 214-616-2988.

8-9 “The Second Annual Women and HIV Symposium-Spotlight on a Silent Epidemic,” sponsored in part by Parkland Health and Hospital System, will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 8 and 7:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. April 9 at the Wyndham Dallas North, 4801 LBJ Freeway, Dallas. For more information call 214-590-2181 or 800-892-5481.

9 NetWorX Mixers will host a soul food mixer for African American professionals in the Dallas/Fort Worth area at 6 p.m. To RSVP, call 214-348-9396. For more information, visit www.networxmixers.com.

9 The 7th Annual Spring Clean Up by Keep Cedar Hill Beautiful and the City of Cedar Hill will begin at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at City Hall located at 502 Cedar Street to receive assigned clean-up areas. For more information, please contact Sheri Borth at 214-616-4811.

9 Join artist Rolondo Shaw for a discussion about the works of slave artist Dave the Potter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave., Fair Park, Dallas. For more information, contact Lee Taylor at 214-565-9026 ext. 313.

9 The C.E. Shuford Journalism Banquet at the University of North Texas, featuring journalist Ray Moseley as the guest speaker, will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Gateway Center located on Eagle Drive at North Texas Boulevard, Denton. For more information call 940-565-4778.

9 The “Total You Tour 2005” presented by Pantene with makeovers and more, featuring Yolanda Adams, Donna Richardson, and much more, starts at 1 p.m. at the Automobile Building in Fair Park, 1111 First Ave. For more information, call 866-585-7898 or visit www.pantenetotalyoutour.com.

9 “Camper Scamper” a family-oriented 5K run and 1-mile fun run and walk will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Reverchon Park. For more information, please contact the Camp John Marc offices at (214) 360-0056.

10 The Dallas International Festival presents a celebration of unique cultures at 2 p.m. at the Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm St., Dallas. For more information, call 972-661-2764 or e-mail raluca@dfwinternational.org.

11 Join the Sales & Marketing Executives of Dallas for dinner and a meeting discussing the topic, “Making the Pie: Creating Meaningful Marketing Partnerships” at 6:30 p.m. at the Brookhaven Country Club in Farmer’s Branch. For more information, see the calendar at http://dallas.smei.org.

12 The Government Contracting Orientation sponsored by the Center for Government Contracting Small Business Development Center will be held from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Bill Priest Institute, Room 1534. For more information, call 214-860-5900.

11 The “3 Across America” tour showcasing the all-new BMW 3 series will be held from noon to 2 p.m. at Southfork Ranch, 3700 Hogge Road, Parker. Admission is free!. For more information, visit www.3acrossamerica.com.

12 Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program and Lowe’s will host how-to clinics on construction basics at 5001 Central Expressway, Plano. The Women Build will actually begin to build a Plano house on April 23. For more information please contact Patti Fisk at 972-567-8447 or via e-mail at patti_fisk@hp.com.

13 “Art @ Lunch” tour begins at 11:30 a.m. at Mesquite Arts Center, 15277 N. Galloway Ave., and goes to the Nasher Sculpture Center in the Arts District, Dallas. For more information, call 972-216-6444.

13 The “Global Networking Reception” hosted by Dallas International begins at 6 p.m. at FunAsia, 1210 Beltline Road, Richardson. For more information, call 972-661-2764 or e-mail raluca@dfwinternational.org.

13 Join star chef Anne Willan and author of “Anne Willan: The Good Cook” for a book signing and luncheon presented by Café Modern at 10:30 a.m. at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth. For more information, call 817-738-9215 or 1-866-824-5566.

13 The Writing a Winning Proposal seminar sponsored by the Dallas and Government Contracting Small Business Development Centers will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Bill Priest Institute, Room 1534. For more information call 214-860-5900.

14 The Global Market Series: Export Certification Program- Trade Finance sponsored by the International Small Business Development Center will be held from 8:00 a.m. to Noon at 1950 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 5067. The fee is $45 per session. For more information, please call 214-747-1300.

14 The SBA 7a Loan Seminar co-sponsored by the Dallas Small Business Development Center will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Bill Priest Institute, Room 1534. For more information please call 214-860-5900.

14-30 A Shakespearean comedy, Goodnight Desdemona (Good morning Juliet) presented by Rover Dramawerks raises it curtain at the Addison Theatre Centre Black Box, 15650 Addison Road, Addison. Show times will be Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m. For more information please call 972-849-0358 or email to tickets@roverdramawerks.com.

15 The Cash Flow Management seminar sponsored by the Dallas Small Business Development Center will be held from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Bill Priest Institute, Room 1534. The cost is $20. For more information, call 214-860-5900.

15-16 Parkland Health & Hospital System is sponsoring “Relay for Life” from 7 p.m.-7 a.m. at P.C. Cobb Stadium, 1702 R.B. Cullum. For more information, call Carla Roberson at 214-266-0507 or email clrobe@parknet.pmh.org or visit www.cancer.org.

16 “Shower of Love,” collecting new and gently used clothing and necessitites for Parkland health and Hospital Systems, will from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. at several Securlock locations in Lewisville, Grapevine Mills Mall, Allen, Plano and The Colony. For more information please call 972-331-9031 or visit www.showeroflove.org

16 The Fourth Annual Durham/Bunkley/Bedford Civil Rights Dialogue hosted by Black Dallas Remembered, Inc. will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hill-Smith Heritage House, 2605 Thomas Ave., Dallas. For more information, please call 214-670-8937 or 214-333-0983.

16 The 35th Greek Explosion hosted by the Zeta Eta chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will be held at 7 p.m. on April 16 in the Coliseum at the University of North Texas, Denton. For tickets and/or more information, please contact Jaime Germany or Apryl Smith at 940-483-1950 or Zeta_Eta@hotmail.com.

16 DFW Khalsa Parade 2005, a celebration for the 306th anniversary of the Sikhs’ religion, kicks off at 11:30 a.m. at the Thanks-Giving Square, 1627 Pacific Ave. A lunch and gathering will follow from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, please Anit Kaur at 972-644-5624 or e-mail infor@DFWKhalsa-Parade.com.

16 “Destination Homeowner-ship”, a seminar for first time home buyers/investors will be presented at 10 a.m. at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave. For more information, call 214-413-3248.

17 “5th Avenue Soul Sundays,” featuring Spoken Images and the Ft. Worth Slam Team, will be held from 7-10 p.m. at 5th Avenue at Abbotsford Court, 14775 Midway, Addison. For more information, contact Michael Guinn at 817-937-8301, jordanmichealg@yahoo.com or visit www.mikeguinn.com.

17, 21 Join the African American Museum for Tea@Three. The event takes place at 3536 Grand Ave., Fair Park, Dallas. For more information, contact Lee Taylor at 214-565-9026 ext. 313.

17 & 24 Free spring concerts of chamber music ensembles presented by the Meadows School of the Arts will be held at 8 p.m. in the Caruth Auditorium of the Owens Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd., on the Southern Methodist University campus. For more information, please call 2414-768-1951.

20 “The Power of the Network” a full day social work conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the American Red Cross, 4808 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas. For more information contact Diann Francis at 214-266-1288 or via e-mail dfranc@park-net.pmh.org.

20 & 26 Habitat for Humanity International’s Women Build program and Lowe’s will hosts how-to clinics on construction basics at 5001 Central Expressway, Plano. The Women Build will actually begin to build a Plano house on April 23. For more information please contact Patti Fisk at 972-567-8447 or via e-mail at patti_fisk@hp.com.

22 Les Brown speaks on “Bringing Out The Millionaire In You” from 8 p.m.-9 p.m. with a Networking Session at 5 p.m. at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. For more information, visit www.sisterconnect.com

22 “Adventures in Lifelong Learning” vending fair will begin at 5 p.m. at The Learning Bridge, 4288 Spring Valley, Farmer’s Branch. For more information, call 972-701-9391 or visit www.thelearningbridge.net.

23 A quilting lecture with Roland Freeman hosted by the Quilting Sisters of Color takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the African-American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave., Fair park, Dallas. For more information, contact Lee Taylor at 214-565-9026 ext. 313.

23 A book signing by Montre’ Bible, author of “Heaven Sent” will be at 2 p.m. at Black Images Book Store, 230 Wynnewood Village. For more information call 214-943-0142 or visit www.blackimages.com.

23 “Putting It On Paper: A Teen Writing Seminar” presented by Teen Graffiti Magazine will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas. For more information conact Angela D. Shearry-Sneed at 1-877-842-6686 or Sharon Jones-Scaife at 972-496-9457. You may also visit www.teengraffiti.com.

23-24 A Spring Show and Sale presented by the Oak cliff Artisans will feature local artists and their work. The show will begin at 9 a.m. on April 23 and 12:30 p.m. on April 24 at Kidd Springs Recreation Center, 711 Canty St., Dallas. For more information visit www.oakcliffartisans.com.

24 “Remember My Voice” open mic and spoken word, presented by 5th Avenue Soul Sundays and Spoken Images to promote Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention, will begin at 7 p.m. at 5th Avenue at Abbotsford Court, 14775 Midway Road, Addison. For more information, contact Michael at 817-937-8301, Stacey 817-296-4507, jordanmichaelg@yahoo.com or www.mikeguinn.com.

24 A special “Child Abuse Prevention Soul Sundays,” featuring Spoken Images and the Ft. Worth Slam Team, will be held from 7-10 p.m. at 5th Avenue at Abbotsford Court, 14775 Midway, Addison. For more information, contact Michael Guinn at 817-937-8301, jordanmichealg@yahoo.com or visit www.mikeguinn.com.

24 “Designers Roundtable and Trunk Show,” a discussion of how fashion related issues affect the African American community, takes place at 3 p.m. at the African American Museum, 3536 Grand Ave., Fair park, Dallas. For more information, contact Lee Taylor at 214-565-9026 ext. 313.

24 “Cycles of Song” part of The Vocal Chamber Music Series will take place at 3:15 p.m. at the Mesquite Arts Center, 1527 N. Galloway. Mesquite. For more information call the 24-hour info line at 972-216-8122 or call 972-216-6444 during business hours.

25 Montre’ Bible will read from his book “Heaven Sent” at 2 p.m. at Black Images Book Store, 230 Wynnewood Village. For more information, call 214-943-0142 or visit www.blackimages.com.

26 Dr. Maya Angelou will be the guest speaker at Genesis Women’s Shelter 20th Anniversary Mother’s Day Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Reunion Dallas. For more information, call 214-559-2050.

27 “Beyond the Rainbow” Luncheon and Fashion Show hosted by Children’s Cancer Fund will feature Troy Aikman, Roger Staubach, Carly Patterson and a handful of other celebrities. The event will be held at 11:30 a.m. in the Chantilly Ballroom of the Wyndham Anatole Hotel, 2201 N. Stemmons Freeway. For reservations and more information please call 972-458-2013 or visit www.ccfdallas.com.

28 Be a part of the commercial real estate industry’s premier networking event, as The Real Estate Council and more than 1,800 other commercial real estate professionals participate in the 17th Annual “Heart and Soul” Fight Night. For more information, call 214-692-4200 or 972-404-2208.

29 – May 1 The University of North Texas will host an all-day Denton Arts and Jazz Fest at the Denton Civic Center, 321 E. McKinney. For more information, call Alice Delaney at 940-369-7956 or visit www.efec.unt.edu.

30 Deborah G. Ezell, author of Tongues of Fire: A Book about the Holy Spirit, will conduct a workshop from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on the campus of Southern Methodist University in the Hughes-Trigg Student Center Forum, 3140 Dyer. For more information, call 214.770.0295.

30 The First Annual May Day Celebration with food and games will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House, 2618 Warren Ave., Dallas. For more information, please call 214-670-8937 or 214-333-0983.

30-May 1 American Baby Faire Dallas 2005, the nation’s largest baby shower presented by Babies “R” Us, will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit www.americanbaby.com.

MAY

8 Mother’s Day

10 “Art @ Lunch” session on Milton Powell “art & architecture” will be held at noon at the Mesquite Arts Center, 15277 N. Galloway Ave. For more information, call 972-216-6444.

15 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “North Trails Half Marathon” Run or walk 13.1 miles begins at White Rock Lake. For more information on Team in Training, call 972-354-TEAM or visit www.teamintraining.org/ntxm.

21 Family Fun Science Day “The Forces With You” will be held from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Environmental Education, Science and Technology building at University of North Texas at the corner of Hickory Street and Avenue C. For more information, call Alice Delaney at 940-369-7956 or visit www.efec.unt.edu.

24 Dallas Symphony presents a free concert in the park at 3 p.m. at Cedar Valley College, 3030 North Dallas Ave., Lancaster. For more information, call 214-692-0203 or visit www.DallasSymphony.com.

25 Dallas Symphony presents a free concert in the park at 8 p.m. at Mountain View College, 4849 W. Illinois Ave. For more information, call 214-692-0203 or visit www.DallasSym-phony.com.

26 - 31 Dallas Symphony presents a free concert in the park at 8 p.m. For more information, call 214-692-0203 or visit www.DallasSymphony.com.

30 Memorial Day

JUNE

4 NetWorX Mixers will host a soul food mixer for African American professionals in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area at 6 p.m. The first 10 professionals to reserve a seat, will receive a FREE dinner plate. To RSVP, call 214-348-9396. For more information, visit www.networxmix-ers.com.

4 Friendship West Baptist Church, 616 West Kiest Blvd., will host the 4th Annual Christian Women’s Leadership Development Program Business Conference and Meeting from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 817.516.0659.

4 Free Annual African American Festival Concert will be held from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Morton H. Myerson, 2301 Flora. For more information, call 214-692-0203 visit www.DallasSymphony.com.

8 - 16 The 4th Annual HBCU Educational Tour sponsored by the Higher Education and College Ministry of St. paul United Methodist Church kicks off Wednesday and will travel 8 days. For more information, contact Shirley Oliver or Vicki Weatherspoon at 214-922-0000 or e-mail highed@stpulumcdallas.com.

9 Father’s Day

24 The Dallas Symphony Orchestra joins forces with The Potter’s House Mass Choir to present African Portraits at 8 p.m. at The Potter’s House, 6777 W. Kiest Blvd. For more information, call 214-692-0203.

JULY

4 Independence Day

14 “Art @ Lunch” tour begins at noon at Mesquite Arts Center, 15277 N. Galloway Ave. and goes to the Women’s Museum in Fair Park. For more information, call 972-216-6444.

23-24 Merge 2005: The Black Expo will be held at 10 a.m. at Fair Park, 1111 First Ave. For more information, call 214-827-7977.

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

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