Friday Night Bible Study
We are inviting you to come out and be fed with food for thought, at our Soul Food Friday Night Bible Study located at 10519 S. Western Ave. Los Angeles, Ca 90047 (Buchanan Community Center)  Our
Class starts at 7:00p.m. and is sure to be a blessing to all in attendance, don't forget to bring your sword. (your Bible) and  come fellowship with music, refreshments and the Word.  In the Beginning was the Word and the Word was God and the Word still is God!  What words are you standing on? For more info call (310) 686-1953.

Free Help With Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Anger
Recovery International provides tools and practice in changing thinking habits so individuals can gain personal control over distressing emotions and improve general well-being. This worldwide non-profit organization, founded in 1937, holds weekly meetings every Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. at  West Central Mental Health, 3751 Stocker St, Room 127 (Park in rear, enter in front). Call (310) 322-6373
or (310) 306-6766 for more information.

Call for Performing Artists
The City of Inglewood’s Historic Site Preservation Committee has issued a call for local musicians, dancers, and vocalists, who are interested in showcasing their talents during the “Concerts at the Mural” summer concert series, scheduled to take place each Sunday during the month of June from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Grevillea Art Park, 231 South Grevillea Avenue.  Interested parties who are able to donate their time and/or talents should contact Pamela Renowden of the Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department at (310) 412-8796. 

April 4, 2009
Become a Homeowner Information Session
Learn how you can get up to $125,000 to assist in the purchase of a foreclosed home. Please be our guest at an information session to learn about the city of Los Angeles' new Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). The program seeks to aid individuals who don't currently own homes in purchasing foreclosed properties. This is vital to stabilize neighborhoods and get our economy back on track.  Come and learn if you or someone you know qualifies for this program. Funds probably won't last long so get the info early.  The event is from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Consolidated Board of Realtists, 3725 Don Felipe Dr. in Los Angeles. Sign up at www.BrassnBrass.com.

APRIL 4
27th “Try It On For Size” Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Woman of the Year will be presented, and the Scholarship winner will be awarded at the luncheon.  Also after the fashion show when the models have finished on the runway; a rack of beautiful NEW clothes donated by SORORS OF Gama Mu for this event will be brought out on stage. The MC will extend an opportunity to any attendee who has the courage to browse and select an outfit, and model for everyone (strut-their stuff) on the runway for everyone to admire, and you can keep the outfit.  Isn't that a unique way to end a fashion show?  

11:00 AM Reception - 12:00 Noon Luncheon   Torrance Marriott South Bay, 3635 Fashion Way, Torrance.  For more info contact Shirley Edmondson, at 323-777-4572 or visit www.iotagammamu.org.

APRIL 4
Let’s Get Organized
Does your clutter control you? Would you like to control your clutter? Let’s Get Organized presents a workshop to help you flutter that clutter right out of your life. Let’s transform that mess into a masterpiece and allow abundance, clarity and success to dictate your life from this moment on. Some of the topics discussed will include: techniques, habits and affirmations for motivation. The event will be held at 3450 W. 43rd St., Suite 104 in Los Angeles from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. RSVP required and lunch will be served. This workshop is also available on Saturday, April 25, 2009.  For fee info and to RSVP call Courtney Johnson 323.819.2153.

APRIL 4
“Try It On For Size” Scholarship Fashion Show and Luncheon
The Woman of the Year will be presented, and the Scholarship winner will be awarded at this 27th luncheon.  Also after the fashion show a rack of beautiful NEW clothes donated by SORORS OF Gama Mu for this event will be brought out on stage. The MC will extend an opportunity to any attendee who has the courage to browse and select an outfit, and model for everyone (strut-their stuff) on the runway for everyone to admire, and you can keep the outfit.  The reception begins at 11:00 a.m. followed by the noon luncheon at Torrance Marriott South Bay, 3635 Fashion Way in Torrance. For more info call Shirley Edmondson at 323-777-4572  or visit www.iotagammamu.org.

APRIL 4-5
Duke Ellington's 110th Birthday Anniversary
Festival of Music
The Duke Ellington 110th Birthday Anniversary Festival of Music at UCLA is presented by the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Ethnomusicology and The Friends of Jazz at UCLA. The Concerts are FREE and open to the public. This will be a wonderful weekend of music celebrating the musical contributions of Duke Ellington. Special guests include Kenny Burrell, Gerald Wilson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Ernie Andrews, Dwight Trible and many others at Schoenberg Hall, UCLA.  For more info call (310) 206-3033 or www.ethnomusic.ucla.edu or www.friendsofjazz.ucla.edu.

APRIL 5
Spring Concert
NGH Music Department present their 1st annual "Spring Concert" on Sunday April 5th at 5:00 p.m. Featuring JBlack & NGH Music Department. Special Guest will be Authentik Praise, 3GOP (GethesameGod's Garden of Prayer) and more. This is an experience you don't want to miss. Drama Free  just pure praise and worship from our heart to God's. Come expecting the unexpected. New Ground Harvest Church, 3010 West 48th St., Los Angeles.  For more info email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
APRIL 6-7
Asian Pacific Business Outlook Conference
The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Davison Conference Center at USC
3415 South Figueroa St., in Los Angeles. APBO 2009 brings the experts closer to you. It is a very rare opportunity for U.S. exporters to meet with thirteen Senior Commercial Officers (SCOs) from throughout the Asia Pacific region (including India) at one venue. The SCOs from American embassies, consulates and institutes in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam will speak in small-group workshops and be available for private one-on-one consultations with APBO participants. During the one-on-one consultations you will have the opportunity to get specific answers pertaining to your business. For more info visit www.apbo2009.com.

APRIL 6-8
2009 Opening Doors-Small Business Conference Join host U.S. General Services Administration for the fifth annual Opening Doors for Small Business Conference, "Providing Opportunities in a Challenging Economy." In fiscal year 2007, the federal government awarded $83 billion in contracts to small businesses. Open new doors to your share of the government marketplace by attending or exhibiting at this information-packed small business procurement conference intended to create an effective outreach environment for all small businesses! Through networking and matchmaking, workshops and exhibits, attendees of this fifth annual conference will make lasting connections leading to business development and strategic partnerships in the pursuit of the billions of dollars in federal government contracts awarded to small businesses. The event is from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel.  For more info or to register visit www.openingdoorscal.com or call 213.894.3210.

APRIL 7
First Tuesday of the Month Breakfast Mixer Please join Recycling Black Dollars for this networking event at Papa West Restaurant in Leimert Park in Los Angeles. The event will be from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. To RSVP or for more info call 310-673-7777 or visit http://www.rbdmedia.net.

APRIL 9-19
Any1Man   Stageplay 
Any1Man is the story of choice. It is the story of any man's choice; of every man's choice. The story begins with Adam's choice to bite the Apple in the Garden of Eden and follows the journey of six men as they make choices that lead them to triumph via tragedy. Show times are Thurs-Sat 8 p.m., Sun 3 p.m. at Alexia Robinson Studio, 2811 West Magnolia Blvd. in Burbank.   For more info call Theodore Perkins 310-825-5562 or visit www.any1man.com.

APRIL 9
36th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards Dinner
Join the Los Angeles Urban League as they honor Oscar Award Winning Black Men for their 36th Annual Whitney M. Young Jr. Awards Dinner. The Walt Disney Company is chair and Marc Brown of KABC 7 Eyewitness News is the master of ceremonies. This year’s honorees include L. A. Police Chief Bratton with special guest emcee Alfre Woodard.  The gala event begins with a 5:30 p.m. reception followed by a 7:30 p.m. dinner at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars in Los Angeles.  For tickets and info visit www.laul.org or call 323-299-9660.

APRIL 10
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE
Join us for Good Friday Service with Evangelist Monique Walker of Institutional COGIC from Brooklyn, New York along with Solor Artist Eartha Moore.  Come and Experience a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit. This is an free event because Jesus Paid It All. This is a night you don't want to miss and includes food, fellowship, music, and the Word. We look forward to seeing you on Friday at 7:00 p.m. at the New Ground Harvest Church, 3010 West 48th St. in Los Angeles.  For more info email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

APRIL 11
3rd Annual, Tools for Transformation Conference
Conference Highlights includes a legislative breakfast, awards luncheon, free tool and treasure kit for parents, resource fair & health fair, ten interactive workshops on Advocacy, Intervention Strategies and Bio-Medical Treatment Options, Forum on How to Survive the State Budget Crisis, Panel Discussion with OAH Judges featuring the Country's Leading Experts in Education, Autism, and other Learning Disorders with free childcare and Joe Patton Advanced Learning Academy. The event is from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Junior Blind of America, 5300 Angeles Vista, Los Angeles, CA 90043
For more info call Aziza Walker 213.389.7100 or visit www.specialneedsnetwork.net.

APRIL 12
51st Annual Ebony Fashion Show (Los Angeles)
Please join us for the latest high fashions as we view "The Runway Report". See the fashions of world-renowed designers. This is the main fundraiser for the Lullaby Guild, Inc. that benefits resources to the Children's Home Society, Children, Youth and Family Collaborative, United Friends of the Children and The Institute for Black Parenting. The event includes lunch at 2:00 p.m. and a show at 3:30 p.m. at the Westin Bonneventure in Los Angeles.  For more info call English Heisser 323.299.3748; 323.697.4827- cell or visit www.lullabyguild.org/2007.

APRIL 12
4th Annual Resurrection Concert
DP Productions in Conjunction with New Philadelphia AME Church presents their 4th Annual Resurrection Concert with Special Guest Monique Walker.  Other guests will include Jeffrey Coprich and LA Inner City Mass Choir, Minister Lorenzo Johnson, Jr. and Praizum and Cheryl Dearing and Blessed from San Diego, CA ... Come out and Be Blessed!  The concert begins at 7p.m. at New Philadelphia AME, 19100 S. Susana Rd., Rancho Dominguez. For more info call Shari Demby 310.537.8777 or email to
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APRIL 14
51st Annual Ebony Fashion Fair
"The Runway Report: What's Hip. What's Hot. What's Now!" is the theme of the updated and captivating fashion show which has something for onlookers of all ages. Each year, multiple designs by internationally celebrated designers, some of whom are African-Americans, are selected for the show. As in the past, this year's tour features several items from the collections of the top fashion houses in the United States and Europe. Every ticket price includes a one-year subscription to either Jet or Ebony magazine and a chance to win a round-trip ticket for two to any destination served by American Airlines, a one-year supply of hair care products from Luster Products Pink Collection, or selected items from Fashion Fair Cosmetics. The event starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Canyon Club,
28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills. For tickets and info contact Alicia Davis-Johnson at (805) 241-9630 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

April 18, 2009
“Pumas Gone Green” E-Waste Collection Event This school fundraiser is a recession proof method to raise money for student body activities such as field trips, evening activities involving parents working with their children in math, language arts and science, murals and replacement of playground benches.  Donations of obsolete or broken televisions, computers/monitors, printers, microwaves, VCRS, telephones, DVD players, power supplies, cell phones, ink cartridges and anything electrical will be accepted.  The school will be paid by the pound.  Please help Century Park support President Obama’s plan for a green economy by sharing your e-waste with the school.  The event is  from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Century Park Elementary, 10935 S. Spinning Ave., Inglewood.  For further info call (323)757-8231.

April 18, 2009.
South L. A. Earth Day Festival
“Sustaining Environmental Health for Our Children, Our Planet and Our Future” will be the theme, as thousands of Los Angelinos come together for the Festival. This all-day Earth Day extravaganza will take place on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza located at 3650 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in the historic Crenshaw District of Los Angeles. The festival is presented by California Greenworks, a non-profit environmental outreach and education organization. The focus of this year’s program is on environmental health and water pollution and its impact on children. For more info contact Kim Anthony at 213-305-0471. For sponsorship or booth reservations, contact California Greenworks at 714-523-7292 or log onto www.SouthLAEarthDay.org. or www.CaliforniaGreenWorks.org.

April 17-19
Milken National Education / Teacher Advancement Program™ Conference
Two prominent education entities renowned for their expertise in strengthening America's K-12 schools will join forces to host a three-day conference focused on Comprehensive Teacher Quality Reform: Policy and Practice for a New Era. The Milken Family Foundation, which for two decades has sponsored one of the nation's premier education conferences, will team up with the 9th Annual National Teacher Advancement Program (TAP)™ Conference to examine successful reforms. The conference will be held at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Los Angeles, will connect education reform leaders and policymakers with hundreds of America's most effective teachers and administrators to address the urgent need for high-quality teachers.  Conference panels will explore the successes and challenges of implementing education reforms; how federal, state and local leaders are effectively incorporating human capital strategies into their education agendas; and the impact of the stimulus package in introducing and sustaining such systems. The presentation of unrestricted $25,000 Milken Educator Awards (MEA) to 70 of America's most outstanding elementary educators at a gala celebration on Saturday evening. For more info, visit www.mff.org or contact the Milken Family Foundation a (310) 570-4775. For information about the TAP conference, visit www.talentedteachers.org or call (310) 570-4774.

April 19th
AIA Hancock Park Home Tour
Marking a slight departure from past home tours, the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (www.aialosangeles.org) is proud to announce the first-ever Spring Home Tour to focus exclusively on remarkable renovations of more traditional Los Angeles homes. From French-Mediterranean to pure Italianate, the Spring Home Tour will take visitors inside some of the most beautifully restored homes in Hancock Park, an exclusive urban neighborhood that boasts an abundance of classic Los Angeles architecture. Working within the existing historic structure, this outstanding class of architects rises to the unique challenge of renovating and restoring these traditional homes to their best form yet.  The National Organization of Minority Architects- Los Angeles Chapter and  have arranged through Urban Design & Development, LLC to get tickets for high school students to the Tour. Donations are still being accepted to sponsor students an additional 25 to 30 minority and female Architecture students. The students will be from LAUSD, Green Dot Charter Schools, Inglewood Unified School District and Long Beach Unified School District.  Tickets can be purchased online at www.aialosangeles.org.

April 25, 2009
Annual Fundraiser Tea
Miss Growing In Grace and the Growing In Valor ‘Encounter’ Annual Fundraiser Tea
is for the ladies and the gentlemen.  The California dressy event will be at the Embassy Suites in the Granada Courtyard, 1440 E. Imperial Highway in El Segundo. The event includes a hat and tea outfit contest, raffles and lots of excitement! Bring a new toy to donate to a local children’s organization.  For more info please call 323.541.0123

April 30, 2009
LA NHS Gala Dinner
Keeping Families Home - LA Neighborhood Housing Services Commemorates 25 Years of Service 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner, Concert & Silent Auction   The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Beverly Hills Hilton. Two-time Grammy award winner, Peabo Bryson will headline the concert!  Proceeds will benefit families living in some of Los Angeles' oldest, toughest and poorest neighborhoods. To be a sponsor or for more info contact Liliana Arguello at 213-381-2862 ext. 216 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

CAHSEE PREP PROGRAM
El Camino College Inglewood Center Intensive
Exclusively for 2008 CLASS 
Monday, April 6th, 2009 through Saturday, May 9th, 2009
 
Prep Schedule:
Monday-Thursday
9am-12pm Math
12-1p Break
1pm-4pm English
 
Saturday CAHSEE Review Sessions:
4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9
9am-11am Math
11am-1pm English
1pm-2pm Review
 
CAHSEE EXAM May 12 & 13, 2009

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
CAHSEE Prep Program Retention Celebration from 6:30p-8p 145+hours. 100% Free! 100% Committed to your success.  We are now accepting reservations via phone and email for the final orientation of 2008-2009  for Thursday, April 2, 2009 @ 6:30pm-8pm.

April 30, 2009
1st Annual Awards Dinner Randy Klinenberg, managing director of  Performing Arts Studio West (PASW) invites the public to join the celebration. PASW celebrates 10 years of training and managing performers with disabilities, and is honoring entertainment professionals who have helped make this possible, with a star studded, awards dinner, to be held at the Beverly Hilton. For more info visit www.pastudiowest.com or call 310.674-1346 ext. 205.