Bay Area Events
FREE TAX PREP
From: Thursday, February 9, 2012
To: Monday, April 23, 2012
Location: Several Locations in Pinellas County
The Wealth Building Coalition operates VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) sites, in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), throughout Pinellas County where taxes can be filed by IRS-trained volunteers for free. Sites open in mid-January and hours and days of operation vary by location. You will need to bring some documentation with you. Click here for a list of locations.
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Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 2:30PM to 6:30PM
Location: The Lakeland Center
Contact: phone: 863-834-8111 | website: http://www.thelakelandcenter.com/
As lead vocalists of THE 5th DIMENSION, they recorded such classics as "Up, Up and Away," "Aquarius/Let The Sunshine In," "Wedding Bell Blues," "One Less Bell To Answer," and "Stoned Soul Picnic." After a decade with The 5th Dimension, BILLY and MARILYN forged ahead with a solo career cementing their hit maker status with the Grammy award winning smash, "You Don't Have to be a Star (To Be In My Show)." Groups Discounts Available.
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Get Things Cookin': Soul Chef
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: C. Blythe Andrews, Jr. Public Library, 2607 E. Dr. M.L. King, Jr. Blvd. in Tampa
Contact: phone: (813) 273-3652 | website: www.hcplc.org
Teams turn the mystery ingredient into delectable soul food dishes. Impress the judges and win the game! Take soul food to another level! Celebrate National African-American Read-In with the Urban Libraries. For teens in grades 6 to 12.
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The Red Bear Society Book Release Party
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:00PM to 10:00PM
Location: The Hangar, 540 1st St. SE in St. Pete
Contact: phone: 727-278-3716 | email: questions@tracyldarity.com
It's going to be a fun-filled evening with the chance to win great prizes, and you could be the lucky winner of either a Kindle Fire or $200 American Express Gift Card. There will be give-away's all evening including books by some of my distinguished author friends. We'll also have poetry readings, a book-signing, and free HIV testing by GHETTREAL Community Services. This is a free event but RSVP's are requested. The $5 registration fee secures your autographed copy of the Red Bear Society at the exclusive rate of $12.95 ($14.95 without RSVP), as well as a free Teganjaz Books Presents tote bag. If you choose not to purchase a copy of the novel after registering, the $5 fee will be donated to GHETTREAL Community Services.
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City Services and Incentives for Business Owners and Startups
Tuesday, February 7, 2012 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM
Location: 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Pete
Price: FREE
Contact: City of St. Petersburg's Business Assistance Center | Ondria McDonald | phone: 727 893-7146 | email: ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org | website: www.stpete.org/bac
Workshop by the city of St. Petersburg's Planning and Economic Development department provides an overview of tax credits and refunds for qualifying businesses; and zoning & permitting services for startup and expansion.
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24th Annual City of Tampa Black History Celebration
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Location: Tampa Convention Center - Ballroom C, located at 333 So. Franklin St. in Tampa
Contact: phone: (813) 274-7032 | email: frank.crum@tampagov.net
The program’s theme, “Reining in Finance: Reshaping the American Dream” will focus on the correlation between affordable housing, credit management, and generational wealth. COTBHC will use this occasion as an opportunity to inspire the Tampa Bay area to maintain a proactive approach to financial planning. Joining Mayor Bob Buckhorn on the program will be Tampa City Council member Frank Reddick. The keynote address will be delivered by Pamala McCoy, CEO of BONA5D Credit Consultants. Rod Carter, News Anchor for WFLA Channel 8, will serve as the emcee for the event. During the celebration, the Distinguished Men of Brass, an up-beat brass ensemble, will thrill the audience with tunes covering a wide range of music.
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Introduction to Business Financing
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 2:00PM to 3:00PM
Location: 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg
Price: FREE
Contact: City of St. Petersburg's Business Assistance Center | Ondria McDonald | phone: 727 893-7146 | email: ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org | website: www.stpete.org/bac
Session provided by Gulfcoast Business Finance, Inc. and the Tampa Bay Black Business Investment Corporation (TBBBIC)teaches about small business financing programs and requirements.
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How to Research and Write Your Business Plan
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 from 5:30PM to 8:00PM
Location: 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Pete
Price: FREE
Contact: City of St. Petersburg's Business Assistance Center | Ondria McDonald | phone: 727 893-7146 | email: ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org | website: www.stpete.org/bac
Workshop by the City of St. Petersburg's Library Services and the Florida Small Business Development Center at USF teaches you to access premium business databases for industry, market and demographic information critical to your business plan. The concepts and process of writing a business plan are also discussed.
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The 10th Annual State of Black Florida Conference
From: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 6:00PM
To: Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 6:00PM
Location: 4th Floor House Chamber at the state Capitol, 402 S. Monroe St. in Tallahassee
Contact: website: http://stateofblackflorida.com
Protecting Our Votes, Preserving Our Voices’’ is the theme. The annual event brings together Florida's Black community with experts and leaders from across the state and nation. This year's gathering will focus on the ongoing attack on voting rights and recent moves to legalize voter suppression. There will be informative sessions on a variety of other issues that affect Florida’s communities. Workers, the unemployed, students, church groups, civic organizations, retirees, Greek-letter affiliates, and concerned citizens – the conference is for everyone. The guest speaker will be Dr. Charles Ogletree, Jr., a ?Harvard Law professor and founding director of the? Charles Hamilton Institute for Race and Justice.
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Doing Business with Pinellas County
Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM
Location: 13805 58th Street N. Suite 1-200 Clearwater
Price: Registration is free.
Contact: Small Business Development Center at Pinellas County | website: www.pced.org/sbdc
Pinellas County's Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program ensures local small businesses the opportunity to participate in the competitive process for County contracts. This seminar provides information about the County purchasing system as well as personal assistance with the registration process.
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Registration for Free Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony
Friday, February 10, 2012 from 12:00AM to 12:00AM
Contact: phone: (727) 464-4825 | email: klamb@pinellascounty.org
This is the sixth year the Clerk’s Office is hosting this event, which has become a county tradition. Once again the single ceremony uniting multiple couples in marriage will be held in the Florida Botanical Gardens’ Wedding Garden. As of Wednesday, there are still available openings for couples wishing to participate. Marriage licenses must be applied for by February 10, 2012, in order to participate in the February 14, 2012, wedding event. The Clerk has waived the normal $30 fee to perform the marriage ceremony. Standard Marriage License fees will apply. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. in the Wedding Garden at Florida Botanical Gardens, 12520 Ulmerton Rd. in Largo.
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ROCK N ROLL HALF MARATHON
From: Friday, February 10, 2012 at 7:30AM
To: Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 3:00PM
Location: Straub Park & Tropicana Field in St. Pete
St. Petersburg residents can party like a rock star along with 8,000 runners and Flo Rida or shop til they drop for fitness gear when the inaugural Rock N Roll Half Marathon and Health and Fitness Expo kicks off in St. Petersburg. Residents are encouraged to browse more than 60 vendors or get healthy lifestyle tips at the Expo Friday and Saturday, February 10-11, before supporting race participants with cheer squads and live bands, beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. Following the half marathon, everyone is invited to North Straub Park for a 10 a.m. free concert featuring Grammy-nominated artist Flo Rida. Click here for more info.
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Cuba: Haven for Terrorists or Tourists?
Friday, February 10, 2012 from 12:15PM to 1:30PM
Location: Centro Asturiano, 1913 North Nebraska Ave. in Tampa
Contact: phone: 813-974-8036
Our speaker promises to give straight talk about one of the most perplexing and convoluted subjects in U.S. foreign policy today. Patrick Manteiga is editor and publisher of La Gaceta, the oldest tri-lingual newspaper in America today. His editorials have dealt with the issue of U.S.-Cuban policy for many years. He has traveled to Cuba five times in the last decade and met twice with Fidel Castro.
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First Tee St. Pete Poker
Friday, February 10, 2012 from 5:30PM to 8:30PM
Location: Derby Lane Poker Room in St. Pete
Price: $150 Buy In
Contact: phone: 727-551-3300 | website: www.thefirstteestpetersburg.org
It's time to go "All-In" for the kids at The First Tee of St. Petersburg's upcoming "Spring Fling" Celebrity Poker Classic. And, it's even easier to win a FREE Entry to the tournament: just sign up 7 paid players on the attached entry form, send it in along with the payment, and a seat at the table is yours for FREE - $150 value! Only 200 seats available, so sign up now while there's still space. Please use the attached form to register you and your friends.
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Valentine"s Banquet
Friday, February 10, 2012 from 7:00PM to 9:00PM
Location: Greater Mt. Carmel AME, 4209 North 34th St. in Tampa
Contact: phone: 813-238-3491
Celebrating Love and Heritage: Come and enjoy a scrumptious Buffet; Music & Entertainment; and Great Fellowship.
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The Help: Lunch & Candid Conversations
Saturday, February 11, 2012 from 11:00AM to 1:00PM
Location: 2240 9th Ave. So. in St. Pete
Price: $25
Contact: Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum
The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum is hosting The Help: Lunch & Candid Conversations. Proceeds from this event benefit programming at the museum. For more information or reservations, call (727) 323-1104.
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Black & Gold Gala
From: Saturday, February 11, 2012 at 8:00PM
To: Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 1:00AM
Location: the Ruth Eckerd Hall, 1111 McMullen Booth Rd. in Clearwater
Price: $40
This event will include hors d'oeuvres, dancing, silent and special entertainment. The Omicron Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is very active in the Upper Pinellas community sponsoring programs that support positive youth development. This is our major fund raising endeavor and your support is needed. The proceeds raised will help fund the programs of our non-profit organization
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InPDUM Community Meeting
Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 4:00PM to 6:00PM
Contact: phone: 727-821-6620 | website: www.inpdum.org
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Sweet Heart Shuffle
Sunday, February 12, 2012 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Location: Manhattan Casino, 643 22nd St. So. in St. Pete
Price: $25
Contact: phone: 727-323-1104 | email: info@woodsonmuseum.org
The Dr. Carter G Woodson African American Museum presents An Evening of Soul and Jazz. Enjoy the sounds of Buster Cooper, The Shawn Brown Band, On Que Players and Theo Valentine and Friends.
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Business Startup Basics
Monday, February 13, 2012 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM
Location: 440 2nd Avenue North, St. Pete
Price: FREE
Contact: City of St. Petersburg's Business Assistance Center | Ondria McDonald | phone: 727 893-7146 | email: ondria.mcdonald@stpete.org | website: www.stpete.org/bac
Workshop by SCORE covers concept feasibility, marketing, business planning, financing and licensing issues.
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