Black College Expo

The Annual Black College Expo will be held Saturday, January 29, 2005 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Its mission is to become a resource base of information for parents and students to gain higher knowledge about the college admission process and the opportunities that exist. Presenting a college fair, focusing on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's), in an entertaining atmosphere, it is...." An Infotainment College Fair"

$5.00 cover charge. Various parking rates in and around the Convention Center and Staples Center.

SIYAVUKA Festival, Queen Mary

In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Long Beach and the Queen Mary will present a one of a kind "wakening experience", which will stimulate the mind, heart and soul of the community. "SIYAVUKA" (see-ya-vu-ka), IS COMING to the Queen Mary February 25-27, 2005! "SIYAVUKA" literally means, "we are waking up" and metaphorically "the waking up of the young person to his/her inner strength and hidden potential". The word originates from the Xhosa (Ko-sa) tribe of South Africa.
The SIYAVUKA festival is a three-day celebration beginning Friday, February 25th with a Black-Tie dinner dance, including VIP speakers and performances by Dionne Warwick and Eric Darius. Saturday, February 26th begins with the opening of a two-day festival, free to the public, in the SeaWalk area with ethnic food, live music, arts/crafts, dancers, community booths, and a Wellness Pavilion. Saturday evening offers a dance party on the ship with live music! The "SIYAVUKA" festival concludes on Sunday, February 27th, with a Gospel Brunch Buffet (all you can eat) featuring well-known and local choirs and performers. During the entire weekend the ship will feature Black history and art exhibits.
SIYAVUKA is waiting for you. Come, be a part of SIYAVUKA and realize your full potential in celebrating Black History Month. For more information call (562) 435-3511 - extension 6213 or e-mail felton.hyche@queenmary.com

Full Medical Scholarships for African Americans

Full Medical Scholarships for African Americans
Please pass this on to any African American who may be interested in a free medical degree. Washington University in St. Louis, the Medical School, now ranked number 2 (along with Baltimore's John's Hopkins University Medical School) has scholarships to award to bright black Americans. The students that are chosen will be awarded full tuition for 4
yrs - $30,000.00 per year plus $2,500.00 stipend.
Check them out on the Web. Washington University (http://www.wustl.edu/). For Complete instructions and deadlines for
applying, call the office of undergraduate Admission at (800)638-0700 or (314)935-6087. To view the application and to obtain more information you can also visit their web site at http://admissions.wustledu (http://admissions.wustledu/)
The Ervin Scholars Program selection committee evaluates all Applications and invites finalists to Washington University for interviews in the spring. The University pays all travel and interview expenses.
John B. Ervin Scholars Program _ervin@wustl.edu_ (mailto:ervin@wustl.edu)
Dorothy Elliott Associate Director, John B. Ervin Scholars Program PH
314-935-7192 Fax:314-935-5875 E-mail:delliot@artsci.wstledu
Adrienna L. Glore, Associate Dean for Students, 314-935-5040 E-mail:
glore@dosa.wustl.edu_ (mailto:glore@dosa.wustl.edu)
If you know of any Black American that would like to apply please share this with them.
BDPA Richmond: Visit our web site for more information _
http://www.bdparichmondorg_ (http://www.bdparichmondorg/)

African American Heritage Program, Feb. 19 in Carson

DATE: Saturday, February 19, 2005
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: SouthBay Pavilion
20700 Avalon Boulevard
Carson, CA 90746
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Global African Experience event is a cultural affair celebrating all spectrums of African heritage within North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean Islands. This event will consist of nine (9) components:
1. Sponsorship VIP Reception and Performance
2. Global African Market Place
3. Global African Market Place Food Court and Stage
4. African Adventure Land
5. Art and Film Festival
6. African American Achievements Museum and Gallery
7. Stage Play, "The Black Groove"
8. Health Fair and Screening
9. Main Stage

Once Upon A Story... Children's Books & More!

Once Upon A Story, Children's Books is a visual treat for the eyes housing a magnificent selection of books, puzzles, soft animal toys, Folkmanis puppets, storybook figures, music, and lots, lots, more. Since 1996 we have been a proud resource to the community, supporter of literature programs for children, and a fun place to visit. Our knowledgeable staff can help with the selection of books for all ages. From Toddler to Teen, if we don't have the title requested we will order it for you. Our service also includes complimentary gift wrapping, story times, author signings, as well as discounts for educators, schools, and libraries.

Address: 3740 E 4th st. (@ Grand Ave.), Long Beach CA, 90814 (located between Redondo and Termino, next to the Coffee Cup Cafe and Flags with a Flair)
Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:00-5:30, Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 9:00-4:00
Phone: 562-433-6856, Fax: 562-439-3227
www.onceuponastorybooks.com

Local King Day Celebrations

17th Annual MLK Parade and Celebration
Join the City of Long Beach for the 17th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Celebration at MLK Avenue and Anaheim Street, Saturday, January 15th beginning at 10am. For more information call (562) 570-6816.

Voices of Dreamer: Celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.
Enjoy an afternoon of spoken word, poetry and music celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the California African American Museum Sunday, January 16th beginning at 11am. For more information call (213) 744-7432.

“Kingdom Day Parade”
2005 “Kingdom Day Parade” starts at the corner of Western and Martin Luther King Boulevard in Los Angeles Monday, January 17th at 11am. For more information call (310) 537-4240.

2/26/05: Inernational City Theatre's Free Saturday Family Theatre Series

International City Theatre's FREE Saturday Family Theatre Series is proud to present our first performance of 2005 on Saturday, February 26th at 11am at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center, 300 E. Ocean Blvd in Long Beach. The performance will be our Annual Black History Month Performance. This year the performance will be: "The Spirit of Black Folklore".
"The Spirit of Black Folklore" tells three folk tales that we all can relate to, one of which is the "Ballad of John Henry". This will be an interactive performance like our last performance in November and will be performed by the same wonderful group. Children that are interested may have the opportunity to come on stage to help tell the story. This will be a great show, so please do not miss it!
Parking is $8 in the parking garage, or park at the parking meters on Ocean Blvd.
RSVP to Nikki at: nikkiict@earthlink.net or call: 562-495-4595, ext 17.

The FREE Saturday Family Theatre Series is sponsored in part by The Los Angeles County Arts Commission and TARGET STORES.

Sharing Nature in the City @ El Dorado Nature Center

Join Sharing Nature in the City at El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach! Passion and two training sessions is all you need to get started. Volunteer and you'll spend four hours a month presenting informal mini-lessons on the Nature Center trails, meet fellow nature lovers and be eligible for additional education and training programs.
Join our Nature Center naturalists on two Saturdays, January 22 and February 5, from 8:30 to noon. Discover more about plants and animals and learn techniques for sharing what you know. Call Susan Ettinger now at (562) 570-1749 for registration and information.

The Cerritos Library

The Children's area of the Cerritos Library is a learning destination offering educational opportunities through books, electronic resources, exhibits, and programs.

Located at 18025 Bloomfield Avenue, Cerritos, CA 90703. Phone: (562) 916-1350. www.ci.cerritos.ca.us/library/library.html

Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Educational exhibits in the Children's area include Stan, a 40-foot long, 12-foot high authentic Tyrannosaurus-rex replica, a scale-model NASA Space Shuttle called the "Spirit of Cerritos," a lighthouse and a 15,000 gallon saltwater aquarium teeming with colorful fishes and sharks. In addition, a rainforest tree in this area helps children learn about the rainforest's healing properties and how trees help clean the air. Children also enjoy sitting under the tree and reading books. The area also features a geologic core model with strata depicting eras of geologic time. Located above Stan the dinosaur is a ceiling painted with a sky that depicts different atmospheric conditions through lighting effects. A blue screen placed next to the Children's area entrance is used during special events to take photographs of children in front of scenes from literature.

Performing Books at the Los Angeles Central Library

Dancing Lily makes all the other cows dizzy with her zigzags, so she travels the world looking for the right place and dance for her.

Performing Books introduces children, ages of 4-10, to the performing arts through children's books. Sponsored by the Music Center Education Division, the Los Angeles Public Library and the Los Angeles Times’ Reading by 9 Program, this free series offers families the unique opportunity to hear stories read and brought to life by professional storytellers and artists.

Performances, which take place at the Los Angeles Central Library in downtown Los Angeles in the Mark Taper Auditorium, consist of two half-hour shows beginning at 2:00pm and 3:00pm. Please arrive early as there will be limited seating.

These free performances take place at the Los Angeles Central Library in downtown Los Angeles, located at:
Los Angeles Central Library 630 W. Fifth StreetLos Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 228-7000. Visit the LA Public Library's web site for directions (www.lapl.org/central/directions.html) and parking (www.lapl.org/central/parking.html) information.

The Petersen Automotive Museum Family Discovery Center

The May Family Discovery Center at the Petersen Automotive Museum, located on the museum's third floor, is a hands-on activity center exploring basic scientific principles and fundamentals of the automobile. The May Family Discovery Center has three areas of interactive exhibits for children and families.
The museum is located at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax in Los Angeles. The parking lot is located on Fairfax, south of Wilshire Blvd. The Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and on some major holidays. The daily hours of operation are 10 am to 6 pm. Parking is $6 per vehicle. Admission prices: Adults: $10, children (5-12): $3, children under 5 yrs: Free.
Student, senior, and military discounts available. Call: (323) 964-6331, www.petersen.org

Family Days at LACMA

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (www.lacma.org) has family days on Sundays and free memberships for children under Arts for NexGen (http://artsfornexgen.lacma.org) - child members can bring an adult for free each time they visit the museum.

Join us every Sunday from 12:30 to 3:15 pm for programs designed especially for families. Make art, explore the museum, listen to music, and have fun! All Family Day activities are free for members and are included in the general admission for nonmembers.
Family Sundays

Put on your play clothes, pack your imagination and head to LACMA for Family Sundays! Activities, including artist-led workshops and family gallery tours, are designed for families with children ages 12 and under. Children ages 5 and under are invited to the Toddler Tarp, where they can create art at their own pace.

Storytelling at The Getty

January 23, 2005 @ 11:30 a.m., 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. Come and take a "chance" and hear the very talented Angela Lloyd tell a unique story of luck and fortune inspired by Dosso Dossi's painting "Allegory of Fortune." Sign up at the Information Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall the day of the program. Free. Getty Museum. 310-440-7360. www.getty.edu

Musical Circus For Children

An intriguing blend of music and storytelling designed for kids ages 10 and under, presented by the Pasadena Symphony. Enjoy the "musical instrument petting zoo" where attendees handle and play musical instruments. A family concert will follow. Saturday, 1/15, 8:30 a.m.- 10 a.m. Free. Reservations not required. Offered the second Saturday of the month through March. Pasadena Civic Auditorium. For details, call 626-793-7172, ext 18. www.pasadenasymphony.org

"The Little Mermaid" by Broadway on Tour

Jan 15-16, 22-23, 29-30: This one-hour musical for kids ages 2-12 is presented entirely by child actors. Or, attend the show and tea party for an extra nominal fee. Tea party begins one hour before the show. Showtimes at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Also offered on February 5. Tickets $7-10. Ebell Theatre, Santa Ana. Reservations, 714-542-6939. www.broadwayontour.org

Snow in Bellflower

Join in the fun at Simms Park on Saturday, 1/22, at 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 16614 S. Clark, Bellflower. 562.866-7510