Black Business Professional Network Mixer

Date: April 28, 2011
Time: 5:30pm to 7pm
Place: Watts Family Grill Street
1448 N Blackstone Ave (south of McKinley)
Fresno, CA

Join the Fresno Metro Black Chamber at one of their newest member's business-- Watts Family Grill. Already becoming a staple in central Fresno, Watts provides a robust menu, three HDTV screens, private dining and more. Have you had the 'Watts Riot'? Come check it out and connect with members and supporters of the Chamber.

Website or Map: http://www.wattsfamilygrill.com
Phone: 559-441-7929

K - 6 Summer School Program

MATH BOOSTER
Kindergarten-6th grade
Dates: Monday-Thursday / June 13th-July 7th
Time: 8:30-10:30

Do your math skills need a little boost? We will have a class full of fun activities to help you improve in math. We will work on various skills according to your grade level and learning gaps. Come join and lets make math fun for everyone.

READING BOOSTER
Dates: Monday-Thursday / June 13th-July 7th
Time: 8:30-10:30

Do your reading skills need a little boost? We will have a class full of fun activities to help improve your reading comprehension. We will work on improving your punctuation, reading comprehension, and fluency in reading. Come join us and lets make reading fun for everyone.

ART CLASS
Dates: Monday-Thursday / June 13th-July 7th
Time: 8:30-10:30

Your child will use paint, glue, wood, fabric and more to create many fun and exciting art projects. Students will use their Creativity. Some materials are included in the fee.

Fee: $40.00 per child

Register at:
105 E. 8th Street
Hanford, CA
Monday-Friday
10:00 am-2:00 pm

To register call 559-585-8110
Check us out at: wwvu.org

For addiional info contact:
Paula D. Massey, Program Coordinator
Women With Visions Unlimited, Inc.
559-761-4690

Check out our Web Page at www.wwvu.org
Join our social network and tell us a little about yourself.

Goapele @ Yoshi's in San Francisco

Date: Sunday, May 1, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM.
Place: Yoshi's- San Francisco
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco CA 94115


“This spiritual love child of Sade and D’Angelo mixes sweet soul vocals, jazz funk instrumentation and hip hop rhythms by underground Bay Area beatmasters. Goapele can kick it in the streets as in the lounge.”

Rolling Stone

Goapele brings an infusion of fresh energy and a classic, yet new sound to R&B music with her sophomore set, Change It All.

The Oakland, California-based songstress broke onto the Bay Area music scene in 2001 with her ethereal EP, Closer, and the follow-up full length album, Even Closer. Released on her family-owned record company, Skyblaze Recordings, the album’s mix of soulful grooves and thought-provoking lyrics introduced the world to a multi-faceted artist and songwriter, known as much for her social and political activism as for her lush romantic ballads.

The granddaughter of German holocaust survivors and South African grandparents who lived through apartheid, Goapele knows the importance of giving back time, energy and resources to the community and the planet. “I’ve been involved in community organization since I was 10, so it’s naturally integrated into my music. One of the reasons I wanted to be a songwriter in the first place was so I could sing lyrics that I believed in and that come from my heart. I draw from my own experience and the experiences I’ve watched others go through. I want my music to truly represent me, instead of trying to fit stereotypes that women in this industry are encouraged to fit into.”

Note: Goapele is pronounced Gwa-pa-lay.
http://vimeo.com/5898495

To purchase tickets go to: http://sfyoshis.inticketing.com/

Tank @ Yoshi's in Oakland

Dates: Friday, April 22 - Sunday April 24, 2011
Time: 8:00 PM.
Place: Yoshi's Oakland
510 Embarcadero W
Oakland Ca 94607

Tank is one of the most recognizable names in modern R&B, known for vivid storytelling and sensual love songs. He’s an icon in the making, with four albums and eight Grammy nominations under his belt. He’s also a singer who carries the torch of masters like Marvin Gaye and Al Green, while redefining R&B for a new decade. For singer/songwriter/producer Tank—about to release his Atlantic Records debut Now or Never, his first album in three years, and the one he describes as his most confident yet—the secret is simple. He remains true to who he is, as a man and an artist.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xne4rHjL0k

Six shows: Friday and Saturday at 8:00 and 10:00 p.m., and Sunday at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $26 - $30, and available through the website below.
Fri, 22 Apr at 12:00am - Sun, 24 Apr at 12:00am
To purchase tickets go to - http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/1761

Hoop There It Is Basketball Challenge

Date: Saturday, July, 23, 2011 - Sunday, July 24, 2011
Place: San Jose Flea Market
1590 Berryessa Rd San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 453-1110

$500 Top Gun First Prize $250 Grand Prize for each winner

What/Why:
Whether its 3on3 half court, 4on4 full court, slam dunks or 3-point shots, now is the time to bring the house down at The San Jose Flea Market. Compete for cash prizes against the best local teams and individuals at this years "Hoop! There It Is" Basketball Challenge.

To register go to: http://www.hoopthereitis.com/index.html

Contact:
Ultimate Line Up
P.O. Box 11585
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Customer Service: (408) 390-8971

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park

Spring is a great time to reconnect with history...

Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park is the only California town to be founded, financed and governed by African Americans. The small farming community was founded in 1908 by Lt. Colonel Allen Allensworth, Professor William Payne, William Peck, a minister, John W. Palmer, a miner, and Harry A. Mitchell, a real estate agent, dedicated to improving the economic and social status of African Americans. Uncontrollable circumstances, including a drop in the area's water table, resulted in the town's demise. The "Allensworth Historic District" is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The park is in Allensworth, California, an unincorporated area in Tulare County, California, United States.

Location - Directions
The park is north of Bakersfield; 20 miles north of Wasco on Highway 43; seven miles west of Earlimart on County Road J22.

Directions (From Southern California).
From I-5 take 99 North; 30-miles past Bakersfield, EXIT at POND ROAD and keep going west aprox. 7 miles to State Highway 43. From there, go right (on Highway 43)for about 8-miles to PALMER AVENUE. Make a left over the railroad tracks then turn right to enter the Park.

Directions (From Northern California)
From State Highway 99 take the Alpaugh exit in Earlimart; turn right on County Road J22 (Sierra Way) go aprox. 7 miles to State Highway 43. From there, go left 2 miles to PALMER AVENUE. Make a right over the railroad tracks then turn right to enter the Park.

Earlimart, CA Latitude/Longitude: 35.8829 / -119.3388

Seasons/Climate Recommended Clothing
The Central Valley, is hot in summer and mild in winter. Rain falls from October through April. Winter temperatures below freezing can bring frost, but snow is rare. Summer temperatures above 100 degrees are part of the normal pattern.
Visitor Center and Tours
The park has a visitor center and tours are available by making arrangements with the park in advance. The visitor center features a video presentation, "Allensworth: A Piece of the World," which is available for viewing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily.

The most important building, historically and in the memory of Allensworth pioneers, is the schoolhouse. It was in use until 1972 and is furnished as it would have been on a school day in 1915. An audio presentation is available on site.

Also important to the education of Allensworth's citizens was the Mary Dickenson Memorial Library, about 200 yards north of the school.

Colonel Allensworth's residence is furnished in the 1912 period. It contains items from the colonel's life in the service and the ministry. A small display of farm equipment is a reminder of the Allensworth economic base.
Camping
Fifteen campsites, open all year, will accommodate RVs or tents. Each site includes a picnic table and a camp stove; flush toilets are nearby. Facilities for disabled people are available. Turf, trees, and shade ramadas are other features. A nearby picnic area is shaded by 75 large trees, planted by the California Conservation Corps.

"Moving the Urban Agenda!: African American Leadership Weekend"

African American Leadership Weekend, a Renaissance 21st Century Project, to be held at the beautiful Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento, California.

Date: March 31st - April 2, 2011
Location: Sheraton Grand Hotel
1230 J Street
Sacramento, California

For online registration go to: http://www.calbcc.org/leadership.php

Keynotes: Michael Jai White & Mario Van Peebles

The African American Leadership weekend is hosted by the California Black Chamber of Commerce Foundation (CBCCF) and convenes Friday, March 23, 2011 & Saturday, March 31 thru April 2 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Sacramento.

The theme "Moving the Urban Agenda" reflects the vital role the Chamber and Foundation has represented predominately in the African American community over the last 15 years.

This representation of African American Leadership and Civic organizations have entered through the halls of National and State government to public and private business entities to protect and expand on business opportunities for community growth and sustainability.

"Festival of the Masks" - Dance & Drum Conference

It's that time of year again! Diamano Coura West African Dance Company is hosting their 16th Annual Dance & Drum Conference, "Festival of the Masks."

Date: March, 10, 2011 - March, 13, 2011
Location: Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts
1428 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Dance workshops are $15/class

Date: Thursday March 10, 2011

• Babacar N'Diaye (Senegal) 6:00PM-7:30PM
• N'Deye Gueye (Senegal) - 7:35PM-9:05PM

Date: Friday March 11, 2011

• High School Workshop-Ibrahima Diouf 12:00-1:30PM
• Mouminatou Camara (Guinea) 5:00PM-6:30PM
• Ousseynou Kouyate (Senegal) - 6:35PM-8:05PM
• Mabiba Baegne (Congo) - 8:10PM-9:40PM

Party Party Party - African Dance and Drum Tanneber hosted at the Old Geoffery's 410 14th Street, Downtown Oakland. 9pm to 2am
$7 in adv/ $10 at door

Date: Saturday March 12, 2011

• Yeni Lucero -Zumba Workout 9:00am to 10:00am
• Mouminatou Camara- (Guinea)10AM to 11:30am
• Djenaba Sako (Mali) - 11:35AM to 1:05pm
• Muisi Kongo (Congo) - 1:10PM-2:40PM
• Mareme Faye (Senegal) - 2:45PM to 4:15PM
• Youssouff Koumbassa (Guinea)- 4:20PM-5:20PM

Saturday night performance will be held at Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland 8pm. Tickets will be available during the conference.

Date: Sunday March 13, 2011

• Youssouff Koumbassa (Guinea) 9:30AM-11:00AM
• Djeneba Sako (Mali)- 11:05AM- 12:35PM
• Mareme Faye (Senegal) 12:40PM - 2:10PM
• Nimely Napla/Naomi Diouf (Liberia) - 2:15PM-3:45PM (different studio)
• Portsha Jefferson (Haiti) -2:15PM-3:45PM (different studio)
• Mabiba Baegne (Congo)- 3:50PM-5:20PM
• Babacar N'Diaye & N'Deye Gueye (Senegal) - 5:25PM-6:55PM

Call (510) 733-1077 email diamanoc@aol.com, or visit their website at www.diamanocoura.org for conference and show information.

The Financial Freedom Workshop: Helping You Achieve The American DREAM!

Date: Saturday, March 26, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PT)
Place: ReMax Gold Natomas
2081 Arena Boulevard, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95834

The Financial Freedom Workshop is designed to help you achieve the American DREAM. A recent poll of Americans between the ages of 18 - 34 years of age revealed that over 60% of them believe that homeownership is in their near future. That's amazing news!

Traditionally, there have been three (3) barriers that prevent most people from becoming homeowners:

1.) Lack of information
2.) Lack of confidence
3.) Lack of lack of funding

The D.R.E.A.M. Team Project was created to help you overcome these barriers. We offer mobile community-based homebuyer education and financial literacy programs. In other words, WE BRING IT TO YOU!

If you're struggling with bad credit--THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
If you need money to buy a home--THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!
If you need more knowlege--THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR YOU!

Our team has over 50 years of combined experience. Come meet and greet Credit Specialists, Lenders and Real Estate Professionals as they conduct interactive workshops designed to educate and empower you with the information and resources you need to make good real estate decisions.

What past workshop attendees had to say

"I attended my first workshop on Saturday, February 26th at the Stockton Boulevard Partnership. The information was on target and the experts knew their stuff. I left that day with a game plan for buying my first home. I'm so excited!" DeNita J.

"I attended the workshop because I am interested in finally becoming a homeowner. I've rented for many years and it's time for me to change that. The information presented today was extremely helpful. I learned about credit, lending and the homebuying process all under one roof. I appreciate the fact that the workshop was free. But, if there would've been a fee for the workshop, I would have gladly paid for it! The information was just that valuable!" RoLanda B.

Grab your calendars and block out Saturday, March 26, 2011, 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Mission of D.R.E.A.M. Project: To educate and empower consumers with information and resources that will lead them to good real estate decisions.

The D.R.E.A.M. Project (Dedicated Real Estate Ambassadors for Ministries) is proud to present, "The Financial Freedom Workshop: Helping You Achieve The American DREAM!" The Financial Freedom Workshop is designed to help you achieve the American...Read more

We hope you can make it!

Cheers,
The D.R.E.A.M. Team Project

Understanding the Power Within: The Journey to Success

“Personal Best” Success Power Packed Seminar II

Date: Saturday, March 19, 2011
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Place: Hyatt Regency Hotel
200 S. Pine Ave
Long Beach, CA 90802
“SeaView Room”

This seminar will guide women through a journey of self-development and the power of choice as they explore how to be the masters of self-love, how to break unhealthy relationship choices and how to know and acknowledge their value and worth!

Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am
Seminar Begins: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Buffet Luncheon: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Total Cost: $130.00
Student Discount: $65.00 (must show Student ID )
Parking Fee: $10 valet or $8 self parking

Register by clicking on the "Buy Now" button below to reserve your seat:

For Student Discount - Register by clicking on the "Buy Now" button below to reserve your seat: (Student ID required)
You must register by March 11 to reserve your space.
Space is limited to 40 participants for this one-day Life Empowerment Seminar. Total cost includes a $25.00 non-refundable seat reservation fee.

Contact: admin@personalbestsuccess.net

Remembering Our Roots Reception

Date: Wednesday February 23, 2011
Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM PST
Place: Hilton Garden Inn-Clovis
520 Shaw Avenue
Clovis, CA 93612

On this Wednesday, the Chamber will recognize the pioneering board members that started everything 1- years ago. In 2001, a body of conscious business owners & professionals came together to create an outlet, voice and resource for the African-American business community.

They incorporated the San Joaquin Valley Black Chamber of Commerce, which at the time was the first and only Black chamber between Sacramento and Los Angeles.

I personally invite you to join us for this special reception during Black History Month as we remember our roots.


With a few clicks of the mouse, you can reserve your ticket.

Register Now!
I can't make it
This will be a great way to reconnect with past board members, business leaders and the Fresno African-American community.


Please help to properly prepare for your attendance by RSVP online from the link above or calling the office at 559-441-7929.


Sincerely,


Tate Hill
President
Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce
Fresno Metro Black Chamber Foundation
www.fmbcc.com
559 441-7929

KRS-One Coming to Fresno State

Date: Tuesday, February 8,2011

Time & Place: 2 PM lecture
Fresno State, Music Building 160

Time & Place: 8 PM performance
Fresno State, Satellite Student Union

Cost: FREE for Fresno State Student /non-Fresno State students $5

On Tuesday, February 8th, the Africana Studies Program, Associated Students, Inc., and the Dean's Office in the College of Social Science welcomes KRS-One and Planet Asia to Fresno State! At 2pm in the Music building, room 160, Mona M. Walker will lecture on high school girls in South Central, Los Angeles, and the influence of Hip-Hop. After that, KRS-One, Hip-Hop's first philosopher, will lecture on Hip-Hop and consciousness in today's music!

KRS-One (born Kris Parker) was the leader of Boogie Down Productions, one of the most influential hardcore hip-hop outfits of the '80s. At the height of his career, roughly 1987-1990, KRS-One was known for his furiously political and socially conscious raps, which is the source of his nickname, "the Teacher."

KRS-One began touring colleges on the lecture circuit around 1989, and some of his writings appeared in the New York Times.

Then, at 8pm in the Satellite Student Union, KRS-One, Planet Asia, and a few local favorites will perform for your enjoyment! I hope to see you there!


T. Hasan Johnson, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Africana & American Indian Studies Program
Of (559) 278-8805
Wk THJohnson@csufresno.edu
Hm Hasan.Johnson@gmail.com
Web: www.THasanJohnson.org

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Weekend Events

January 14 – 17, 2011

Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00PM
Place: 1100 Van Ness Ave.
Garlanding Ceremony - Fresno County Courthouse Park (at MLK Bust), Opening Ceremony. please bring flowers. Event Coordinators: Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor or Gail Gaston (garlandingceremony@mlkfresno.com).

Date: Friday, January 14, 2011
Time: 6:00-7:30PM
Program begins at 6:30PM
Place: African American Museum, 1857 Fulton Ave.
Award Reception to honor awardees for outstanding service to the community in four categories:
1) Outstanding Organization - Marjaree Mason Center
2) Outstanding Youth - Know More
3) Outstanding Female Service - Clovis Police Chief Janet Davis
4) Outstanding Male Service - Ray Johnson Event Coordinator: Tate Hill (nominations@mlkfresno.com)

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: Breakfast served at 9:00AM, Program starts at 9:45.
Place: Clovis Veterans Memorial Building
453 Hughes Ave. (Hughes & 5th St.)
Community Breakfast - Keynote Speaker: Senior Pastor Paul Binion, Westside Church of GOD, Fresno Tickets: $5.00 at door w/canned food donation. Tables of 8 available with prepaid reservations. Event Coordinator: Caroline Carlson (559-324-2416 or carolinec@cityofclovis.com

Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011
Time: 4:00-6:00PM
Place: Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church
207 E. San Joaquin St., Fresno, CA
All Faith Service - Enjoy various beloved spiritual leaders, musical talent and speaker. Event Coordinators: Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor or Rev. Bruce McAlister. Event Coordinators: Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor or Rev. Bruce McAlister (allfaithservice@mlkfresno.com)

Date: Sunday, January 16, 2011
Time: 5:00-5:45pm
Place: Center For Spiritual Living - 723 W. Clinton Ave., Fresno
Candlelight Vigil - Please bring canned food donations. Event Coordinator: Julia Dudley Najieb (clvigil@mlkfresno.com)

Date: Monday, January 17, 201
Time: March begins at 10 AM March
Place: Assemble at St. John’s Cathedral at 9 AM.
Event Coordinators: James Lett III, Enrique Reade, & Pastor Bruce Hood. March begins at 10 AM. (mlkmarch@mlkfresno.com)

Date: Monday, January 17, 2011
Commemoration Program - Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 2426 Fresno St. Celebration of community diversity and culture. Event Coordinators: Pastor Leonard Adams & Julia Dudley-Najieb


Other events in the Fresno Area honoring the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday:

Date: Sunday, January 16, 2011
Time: 9:00 - 11:00am
Place: The Hinton Center
2375 S. Fairview, Fresno
MLK Celebration and Recognition Program Speakers: Atty Craig Sims and Dr. Charles Steele. Emphasis on Violence Prevention and Non-Violent Conflict Resolution. Hosts: Greater Fresno Human Services Center and Mt. Carmel Church

Date: Monday, Jan. 17, 2011
Time: 2PM-5PM (FREE)
Place: African-American Historical & Cultural Museum
1857 Fulton St., Fresno, CA
Photographer David Johnson Civil Rights Artist Reception

Special Note: Can Food and non-perishable items will be collected at most events

Things to do around Fresno

Go camping, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, or more...

Hume Lake
This man-made lake is located in the Sequoia National Forest. No motorized boats are allowed, so it's a nice place to canoe or fish. There are two campsites nearby. Off highway 180 in the Sequoias (toward Kings Canyon), off Ten Mile Creek Road, Fresno. Phone 559-338-2251.

Millerton Lake
With over 40 miles of shore land for water sports, this SRA offers visitors swimming, fishing, and boating. The hills surrounding the lake provide good hiking opportunities. Wildlife in the park includes ground squirrels, cottontails, mule deer, badgers and bald and golden eagles. During winter, the park has special boat tours to view the bald eagles. Located 20 mi/32 km northeast of Fresno, this lake is great for fishing, sailing, camping and other watersports. For more info go to: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=587. For campground reservations call 800-444-7275

Kings River
Kings, the mightiest of all of California's famous whitewater rivers originates high in the Southern Sierra. Kings River, which is just east of Fresno, runs from Kings Canyon National Park west to Pine Flat Lake. It has what's been called the best fly-fishing anywhere in the U.S. In the summer, there are plenty of other things to do, including horseback riding and rafting. For info go to: http://www.kingsriver.com/welcome.htm. For reservations, please call (559) 233-4881 or (800) 846-3674

Pine Flat
Pine Flat Lake Marina is located 35 miles east of Fresno, CA, on the Kings River. Pine Flat Lake Marina is located at the Deer Creek Launch Ramp on Sunnyslope Road. Pine Flat Lake offers a wide variety of activities, such as recreational boating, world-class fishing, camping, and many more. Whether you like relaxing, fishing, or traveling at high speeds, Pine Flat Lake Marina has a wide selection of rental boat .559-787-2506 http://www.pineflatlakemarina.com/

High Sierra Pack Station
High Sierra Pack Station offers guided horseback trail rides in Yosemite National Park. Guided two-hour and half-day trips as well as full- or multiple-day trips available. Prices vary according to type of ride. Phone 559-285-7225 (summer); 559-299-8297 (winter). http://www.monohotsprings.com/horse.html.

Wonder Valley Ranch Resort
Wonder Valley Ranch Resort offers guided horseback trail rides. Reservations required. 6450 Elwood Road, Sanger. Phone 559-787-2551. Toll-free 800-821-2801. http://www.wondervalley.com.

Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park, one of the first wilderness parks in the United States, is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can find deep valleys, grand meadows, ancient giant sequoias, a vast wilderness area, and much more. Phone: (209) 372-0200. http://www.nps.gov/yose/