Thursday, December 21, 2006 7PM, MelEcho Productions Sponsors "Holiday Cafe"
Come out and celebrate the spirit of the holiday season with the Black Business Professional Network. The BBPN Holiday Cafe will showcase some of the areas most talented. Whether jazz artist, Neo - Soul or R & B performer, spoken-word artist, poet or comedian, the audience will roar with laughter, applause and head – bobbing. The talent line-up is filling with names like: Nate Jacobs, Margaret Clark, LaTerry Butler and Friends, the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and the list goes on. Don’t miss your chance on the “Open Mic.” This all rocks on the 1st level of Esca.The 2nd level is all about DJ Fred and his up-scale mix of R & B, Neo-Soul and Contemporary Jazz, all for the mature savvy crowd, eager to dance the night away. Let’s not forget the delectable holiday edible treats. This is guaranteed to be an evening of fun and entertainment for all. The "Holiday Cafe" will be held at Esca Restaurant Sarasota's newest posh italian grill located at 1888 Main Street downtown. Bring a spouse tell your friends. Event is open to BBPN members as well as the public. Tickets are $25. in person at MelEcho Productions, 3080 North Washington Suite 4N Sarasota, FL 34234, 941. 359.3763 or by mail via check or money order to P.O. Box 1574, Sarasota, 34230. www.Melecho.net
"Holiday Cafe" sponsorships are available for this event. For more information and to view "Holiday Cafe" Sponsorship Packages visit www.BlackBusinessPro.com
Holiday Cafe Tickets are Going Fast!
Limited number of tickets available and they are moving fast. Don't miss the event of of the year. BBPN has planned an exciting holiday event and many members have already purchased their tickets. In order to make this event a success it is imperative that we get a lock on the number of guest attending by December 8th.
The event is open to BBPN members and friends- all are welcomed. GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY! $25 per person. Pick them up at MelEcho Productions 3080 North Washington Suite 4N Sarasota, FL 34234 or order by mail (check or money order) to: at P.O. Box 1574, Sarasota, FL 34230.
Make checks payable to: Black Business Professional Network
Thursday, December 21, 2006 4PM-7PM Second Chance Last Opportunity Holiday Party for the Children of Newtown
For the past 12 years April Glasco, Founder, Executive Director of Second Chance Last Opportunity has been making sure the children of Newtown get something extra special for the holidays. This year Glasco has teamed up with Don Owen of Owen Motors to put on a fabulous holiday party for the children. Owen joined Second Chance in their efforts because, he says, "I don't want a single child to go without a happy, exciting holiday season."
The party will be held at the Owen Motors location, 2134 N. Washington Boulevard, Sarasota, 34235. Santa will make an apperance and each child will recieve a toy. Children from newborn to 11 years old are welcomed. Children old enough to shop will be invited to a day of shopping at a local department store where Second Chance volunteers will assist them with a budget, calculators and shopping lists to purchase gifts for their family members.
The members of BBPN along with the broader community are asked to support this event. Contributions are needed to make this a wonderful holiday for the children. If you would like to contribute there is a need for toys, money and volunteers. (Toys should be new, wrapped and labeled for boy or girl and age appropriateness.) 100% of all donations go to the children.
To offer your support and bring a child a joyous holiday, call Second Chance, 941.360.8660 for more information
Saturday, December 2, 2006 11AM-2PM Gospel Brunch and Silent Auction
Horizons Unlimited Christian Academy held its annual Gospel Brunch and Silent Auction on Saturday, December 2 at Michael's on East. If you were not there you missed a treat! The food was wonderful, the place was packed, the gospel entertainment guests were fabulous!
The event was jumpstarted by the melodic voices of the Horizons Academy Choir featuring 3 to 4 year pre-schoolers who hit every note and moved rhythmically to the beat of the music. Gospel selections by Stephen Wicker, Lillette Jenkins-Wisner and Sherwood Davis were spellbounding.
Horizons Unlimited Christian Academy Pre-School is a subsidiary of Horizons Unlimited Community Development Corporation of Bethlehem Baptist Church pastored by Rev. Patrick a. Miller. It utilizes the Wee Learn www.cdealliance.org currculum which is based upon a christian perspective and emphasizes social and academic readiness so that children are prepared for a successful educational future. The school, in its fourth year has already produced some of Sarasota's most gifted little ones.
For more information call 941.955.8834
Sunday, March 4, 2007 6AM ABC7 Health and Fitness Expo Sarasota Marathon
Judging by all the buff bodies who attend the BBPN 3rd Thursday Networking Events we have plenty of folks who would like to join us running in the Sarasota Marathon. A group of enthusiastic BBPN'ers have already begun training.
Sooo... dust off the ole running shoes, grab the energy bars and make the call to join us for this health conscious cause. (Walking is also allowed.)
The race begins and ends on the lush grounds of the Ringling Museum and winds through historic neighborhoods and along the bay. Register online at http://www.sarasotamarathon.com or call 941.355.9161 for more information. To join BBPN members already gearing up for training e-mail Dr. Chavella Pittman at ctpittman@hotmail.com.
Black Business Professional Network Website on the Move
In the weeks to come look for upcoming improvements to the BBPN website. We are working hard to bring you a place where members can interact with one another, share ideas, market and promote your business and professional expertise. Within the next few week the website will transform into an interactive "hub" of activity. So continue to click on us and invite others.
www.BlackBusinessPro.com for more details.
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