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A CALENDER OF EVENTS FOR HIGH POINT, NC
Looking for something to do in High Point? www.explorehighpoint.com - www.highpointnc.gov/pr/
TURN YOUR DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP INTO REALITY!
FEBRUARY 16 Allen Jay Recreation Center 1073 East Springfield Road High Point, NC MARCH 16 Greater First United Baptist Church 1409 Deep River Road High Point, NC Time: 8:30 am – 4:45 pm. Meals provided. No childcare provided. Registration required. To register, please call (336) 889-6108
One-Day Class for the First-Time Homebuyer
Sponsored by the City of High Point Community Development & Housing Department. Presented by: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Greater Greensboro (CCCS)
LIVE AT BIRDLAND:
BIRDLAND BIG BAND DIRECTED BY TOMMY IGOE
Founded in NY City in 1949, the list of performers who were regulars at Birdland throughout its illustrious history reads like a who’s who of jazz Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and John Coltrane, to name a few. Birdland Big Band continues to provide an unforgettable musical event that goes beyond the traditional and sets the standard for the 21st-century jazz orchestra. This isn’t your daddy’s Big Band!
FRONT PORCH CONVERSATIONS
Forum Topic: February 11th Sit-in Civil Rights Movement in High Point Panelist: Ms. Mary Lou Blakeney, one of the 25 high school students from William Penn High School to sit down at the Woolworth’s food counter
12 noon-1:00pm Thursday, February 21, 2013 RSVP 883.3124 or 882.4126 or email YWCA ester.boss@highpointnc.gov 211 Gatewood Ave. Don’t forget your brown bag lunch! High Point
MOMENTS IN BLACK HISTORY Monday through Friday in February. 3 to 7 p.m.
Southside Recreation Center
401 Taylor Ave., High Point
(336) 883-3504
February is the time to celebrate Black History Month. We will be taking a look at Black Inventors, the Civil Rights Era, Black Sports Figures and music. Each topic will be covered over a week and will include fact sheets, coloring sheets, music and videos. We invite you all to stop by and take in a piece of history. Offered by High Point Parks & Recreation.
The Best of Broadway: You Raise Me Up! Thursday, February 14, 7:30 p.m. High Point Theatre 220 E. Commerce Ave., High Point (336) 887-3001
Saturday, February 9th 7:30 pm-10:00 pm
Tickets: $30/$25
High Point Theatre 220 E. Commerce Avenue, High Point NC 27260
From the excitement of Broadway, to the visceral thrill of opera, to the sweeping passion of Academy Awardwinning songs, favorites will be performed by talented artists whose credits include starring roles on Broadway and guest appearances with numerous major Symphony Orchestras, to command performances at the White House. A Valentine’s Day gift you won’t forget. Tickets: $35/$30.
Free Tax Preparation Get your taxes prepared FREE by IRScertified volunteers at any High Point VITA site (call for details). Taxes are done on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call 336-883-3041 for more information. January 30 – April 15th. 1. Free tax preparation by IRS-certified volunteers for individuals whose household income is $51,000 and less. 2. Bring a photo ID, social security cards for everyone listed on the return, and any documents needed (W2s, 1099s, etc.)
HIGH POINT CITY GOVERNMENT HIGH POINT CITY COUNCIL Monday, Feb. 18, 4:45 p.m. Council Chambers, 3rd floor High Point Municipal Bldg., 211 S. Hamilton St. Agenda: www.highpoint.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx HIGH POINT PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION Tuesday, Feb. 26th, 6 p.m. Council Chambers, 3rd floor High Point Municipal Bldg., 211 S. Hamilton St. Agenda: www.highpointnc.gov/plan/docs/pzagd.htm BLACK HISTORY BREAKFAST PROGRAM AT ALLEN JAY RECREATION CENTER (1073 E. SPRINGFIELD RD., 336-883-3509) On Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Celebrate Black History with your neighbors at our community breakfast. There will be speakers, dancers, poetry and spoken word. This is a great opportunity for families to come and learn about why it is so important to be a part of your community. African American Soldiers in the Military at Morehead Recreation Center (101 Price Street, 336-883-3506) on Tuesday, Feb. 12; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Professor Ernest Hooker from NC A&T State will speak on African American contributions throughout military history. He will speak in depth on the Tuskegee Airmen and African American women in the armed forces. He will also display original Tuskegee Airmen uniforms and artifacts from that period. The movie, Red Tails, will be shown featuring the story of American pilots in the Tuskegee training program. SPONSORED BY PARKS AND RECREATION
AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEUR FAIR AT OAKVIEW RECREATION CENTER 503 JAMES RD., 336-883-3508 on Saturday, Feb. 23; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Deadline for vendors: Feb. 22. Come and celebrate African American History Month and support local entrepreneurs at the same time! Area vendors will display and sell their goods. If you would like to participate as a vendor, please contact the Center to reserve your spot and pay your fee. This event is free and open to the public. SPONSORED BY PARKS AND RECREATION