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.

Through July 31, 2009
Armstrong's Kid Stageplay
Stanley Bennett Clay's "Armstrong's Kid" asks the question, "How does one repair a life with an 'I'm sorry?' A school teacher is falsely accused of child molestation by his best friend's fourteen-year-old son and ends up spending a year in prison before the truth is revealed. Starring Stanley Bennett Clay and Tory Scroggins, this powerful play stirs emotions. Call for tickets 323-293-1356.  The event happens at the Village Theatre, Lucy Florence, 3351 West 43rd St. in Los Angeles.  For more info call Fatima Cortez-Todd at 323-293-1356 or visit http://www.lucyflorence.com.

The Youth Art & Design Expo Goes Online
The California State Fair today unveiled a new competition for the web 2.0 generation called “Youth Tube.” The goal of this competition is to allow fairgoers to show the rest of California how they have fun where they live by creating a video that will be posted and judged on YouTube!  The competition is open to all California youth ages 5 to 19. Winners will receive State Fair Ribbons, and four first place winners will receive a season pass to the 2009 California State Fair.  Videos can be live-action or animated, and must run under 5 minutes. To enter the competition, visit the Competitions tab at www.bigfun.org and find the competition handbook and entry forms to download. Applications will also be accepted online. Entry forms & fees deadline: June 5, 2009 and video submission deadline: June 27, 2009.

Through June 7, 2009
Hollywood Black Film Festival 2009
The 10th Anniversary of the Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF) features premiere programming, panels & parties, in Beverly Hills. HBFF 2009 will reel out 102 films including 19 features, 47 shorts, 20 documentaries, 13 student films and 3 music videos.  Nearly 100 "Industry Insiders" will participate in 20 panels, roundtable discussions & workshops.  HBFF also offers new and exciting ways to connect through its nightly parties and special events at various venues throughout Beverly Hills. For more info call Tanya Kersey or visit www.hbff.org.

JUNE 4, 2009
California Education Funders Forum
Educate L.A. will host the next California Education Funders Forum from 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at the California African American Museum (CAAM) at Exposition Park. The mission of the Funders Forums is to provide nonprofit directors, school administrators, teachers, grant-writers and others with detailed information on the grant application process - directly from the corporations and foundations that fund education related proposals and programs. Forum Agenda: 8:00am - 9:00am (Registration and Continental Breakfast), 9:00 - 12:00 (Panel Discussion & Question/Answer), 12:00 - 12:30 (Break), 12:30 - 2:00pm (VIP Luncheon).
JUNE 4
Urban New Media Conference
"Embracing The Digital Renaissance Movement"
Host: 3BAAS Media Group
Join African American leaders from the Greater Los Angeles area as we examine the current state of black media and best practices on innovations in online communications. Seating is limited. RSVP'ing is a must or you will not be allowed admittance! We will explore how the Internet is being used among different constituencies. From 2:00pm - 4:00pm at USC Annenberg School for Communication, 3503 Watt Way, in Los Angeles.
For more info call 213.368.6630 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
JUNE 4
BBA 35th Annual Awards Dinner
Join the Black Business Association (BBA) as they celebration Black Music Month this year by honoring the legendary Smokey Robinson with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Other honorees are: Miller London Jr., CEO of Urban Network, James DuBose, CEO of DuBose Entertainment, Jim Brown, Founder of Amer-I-Can, 102.3 FM KJLH Radio, Beverly King of Turner Construction, Linda Wright, Verizon and Wells Fargo Bank. The event will be at 6:00 p.m. with the program at 7:00 p.m. at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave. in downtown L.A. Tickets are available. For more info call 626.791.3847 or 323.291.9334 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
JUNE 5
The Sol Awards Gala
The Sol Awards Gala is a premier Latino business-networking event hosted by the Latin Business Association.  This black-tie event involved a “who’s-who” of the Latino entrepreneurial, corporate, and political worlds. The awards honored entrepreneurs and corporations for major contributions to the success of Latino business. The Gala consists of a reception, presenter’s program, awards presentation, and dancing. The event will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. For more info call (310) 659-5517 or visit www.lbausa.com.

JUNE 5, 2009
Health & Human Rights Conference
The 1st Annual South Los Angeles Health & Human Rights Conference is titled Health and Human Rights in South LA and Beyond: Crisis and Response. The event will be from 8:30a.m. - 5p.m. at the California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Drive in Los Angeles. This is an unprecedented opportunity to share lessons and leverage resources
towards a common purpose: marked and measurable improvements in the health and well-being of children, adolescents and families. Join community leaders, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, hospitals, service providers, community residents, international advocates and elected officials to proclaim a declaration of health and human rights for south Los Angeles. For more info call 323-541-1600 or visit www.southlahealthandhumanrights.org.

JUNE 5(NEW DATE! - JULY 24)
The Sol Awards Gala
The Latin Business Association presents this premier Latino business-networking event.  This black-tie event involved a “who’s-who” of the Latino entrepreneurial, corporate, and political worlds. The awards honor entrepreneurs and corporations for major contributions to the success of Latino business. The gala consist of a reception, presenter’s program, awards presentation, and dancing. The event will be held at Millennium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Grand Ave., in Los Angeles. For more info call (310) 659-5517 or visit www.lbausa.com.

JUNE 5-26
Truck Stop Café
What happens when two women, one a German tourist, the other an African American café owner, meet in the middle of the Mojave Desert? The result is ‘Truck Stop Café’ a dramedy adapted from the 1987 film, Bagdad Café. ‘Truck Stop Café’ takes place in a down-at-heel café and motel in the Mojave Desert.  The Playhouse Theatre Players event begins at 8:00pm at 600 Moulton Avenue (corner of Main Street and Moulton Ave, north of downtown Los Angeles in the Brewery Artists Colony).   Tickets can be ordered online at www.kslgplayhousetheatre.com or call 323 227 5410 for info.

June 6, 2009
Free Caregiver Conference
Are you a grandparent serving as a parent again? Are you caring for an elderly person or a disabled adult? Join us for a day of healthy caregiver info at the Inglewood Library, Gladys Waddingham Lecture Hall, 101 West Manchester Blvd. in Inglewood from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Guest speakers on laughter yoga, global cardiocare, herbal information, and healthy caregiver lifestyle info. The free event includes raffles, refreshments, resources and more. For more info call (310) 412-4286.

June 6, 2009
Leimert Park Village Book Fair
Attracting thousands to the community each year, the Leimert Park Village Book Fair (LPVBF) will return for its third exciting year offering exhilarating activities for the entire family, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, in Leimert Park Village, Degnan Blvd. at 43rd Street.  A Children’s Village treat will be appearances and readings from Maryum “May May” Ali, featuring the stirring biography, “I Shook Up the World,” which she penned about her father, Muhammad Ali, one of the greatest sports legends of all time.  Also, actress/author, Kim Wayans will provide offerings from her book, “All Mixed Up,” while actress/author Karyn Parson will present her dvd’s “Garret’s Gift and “The Journey of Henry ‘Box’ Brown.”   For more info call 323.730.0628 or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.

JUNE 6
Empowering Entrepreneurs For Success
The Entrepreneurial Institute, presented by State Farm will teach business owners how to learn about new ways and areas to start or grow their business. The keynote speaker will be Janice Bryant-Howroyd, CEO Act-1 Personnel.  The event will be from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 S. Figueroa St. in Los Angeles. For more info call Carolyn Trader at (310) 437-1033 or visit www.nbmbaa.org.
JUNE 6-7
Palos Verdes Street Fair and Music Festival
The PV Street Fair & Music Festival is the largest on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and the most popular in the South Bay and the surrounding LA County areas.  We attract over 40,000 visitors with our 200+ arts & crafts booths, free live music, free parking, free admission, dog show, international food court and beer garden, green seminars, Radio Disney, Give-Aways and carnival rides for all ages!  10 am-10pm (June 6th) and 10 a.m.- 9 p.m. (June 7th) intersection of Crossfield Drive & Silver Spur Road in Rolling Hills Estates. For more info call Debby Morgan at 310-377-8111 or visit www.pvstreetfair.com.
JUNE 6
Jazz and Gospel Concert & Festival
The public is invited to attend the 2nd Annual Celeste Prescott Scholarship Fund
A festive concert of non-stop live jazz and gospel music. Instrumental Women "Lady Jazz" Ensemble is the headliner and Rodney Perry is the Master of Ceremonies. Palate pleasing food vendors and art, gifts and jewelry vendors will be on hand.  You don't want to miss this amazing event! 12 to 6:00 p.m. Ladera County Park Amphitheatre, 6027 Ladera Park Ave., in Los Angeles.  For more info call Carolyn Brown (323) 363-7953 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
JUNE 7
B.I.G. Men Talk
Black in Government, Los Angeles/Long Beach Area Chapter presents The Women Ask…The Men Answer. Come for a mature discussion about relationships, sex, commitment, and more. There will be a question and answer discussion with a moderator. All male panel single and married men with an all female audience! Your donations help support BIG to provide training, scholarships and programs. The event is from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lakewood Garden Civic Assn., 4217 Ashworth Ave., in Lakewood.  For more info call Gwendolyn Tolbert (310) 538-4895.
JUNE 7
Embracing the Gift of Parenthood
You are cordially invited to celebrate with Elizabeth M. Galloway-Evans, family and friends on the occasion of the book signing of her first book. This celebration will be from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. at the Yvonne Burke Community Center, 6027 Ladera Park Ave. in Los Angeles.  For more info call Elizabeth Evans 323-294-1694 or visit
www.gift-of-parenthood.com.

June 7, 2009
St. Paul’s hosts “Barefoot Sunday”
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Tustin will be participating in this 2nd annual celebration with thousands of other congregations across North America to benefit Soles4Souls™ Inc., the shoe charity. Soles4Souls has a simple mission -- to collect new and ‘gently worn’ shoes to donate to victims of natural disasters and those living in extreme poverty.  One of the core groups that help transform its mission from a simple idea into a living example of God’s love is the church. People will leave their shoes on the altar to be donated to the poor.  Barefoot Sunday is a unique opportunity for people to remove their shoes and walk out of worship services barefoot. To learn more about Soles4Souls and its upcoming charitable events, visit www.giveshoes.org, or call 866-521-7463.  Churches can also email the Soles4Souls team at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to request more info on how to register for Barefoot Sunday.For more info call 714-544-3141.
 
JUNE 7
Embracing the Gift of Parenthood
You are cordially invited to celebrate with Elizabeth M. Galloway-Evans, family and friends on the occasion of the book signing of her first book. This will be a celebration of her vision to enhance the lives of children and families through her understanding of what it is to be a parent that fosters a loving and respectful relationship. Books can be purchased in advanced of the book signing at the website info listed. The event is from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at Yvonne Burke Community Center, 6027 Ladera Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA. 90056.  For more info call Elizabeth Evans 323-294-1694 www.gift-of-parenthood.com or www.xlibris.com/bookstore.

JUNE 9
10th Annual Scholarship Luncheon 
GLAAACC Education Fund & Foundation is a  public benefit charitable nonprofit organization. This fantastic fundraiser will be held at the Wilshire Grand Los Angeles Hotel, 930 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For more info call 323-292-1297 or email to www.glaaacc.org.

JUNE 12
16th Annual Masters Awards Luncheon
Recycling Black Dollars (RBD) featuring “The Masters of Finance and Development”
is taking a broad view of what finance means.  We are honoring individuals who have excelled or made their mark not only in the world of Finance but who also  help to facilitate projects or endeavors that  require adequate financing for Housing, Loans, Business Development, provide Financial Consulting, Education, etc. For more info call Jacque Bee at 310.673.7777 or visit www.RBDMedia.Net.

JUNE 12, 2009
Casino Bus Trip To San Manual Casino
Fun - games, music, good company on the bus ride, food - We feed you on the way to play fundraiser For Pathways To Your Future. Pathways to Success Emergency and Transitional Housing Program will benefit.  If you are unable to attend but would like to make a tax- deductible donation, visit our website at www.ptyf.org. 7:00 p.m. bus departure at 120th And Crenshaw Blvd. The casino time is 5 hours for info call Linda at (323) 893-0818 or Loretta at (323) 333-1977.

JUNE 12
LBA 2009 Sol Awards
The Latin Business Association cordially invites you to join in celebrating excellence and our commitment to youth education. The Latin Business Association continues a tradition of leadership and opportunity with the recognition of outstanding business strategies and success. LBA members are at the forefront of an unprecedented point in history, as they shape the future of our economy – locally and globally. The event will be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel - Biltmore Bowl reception at 6:00 p.m. dinner and awards ceremony 7:00 p.m. dancing and entertainment for more info email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 310-422-7593. Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LA NHS) Event

June 13, 2009
Gospel Komedy Slamm
Please help us save lives! We're bringing Latino And African American churches together to stop the gangwar that's killing kids at a record pace! It's the funniest show in America (with a purpose) and will be held at One Lord One Faith One Baptism Christian Church, 700 East 70th St., Long Beach, CA 90805. For ticket discount and info call 562 822 2367.

June 13, 2009
Community Extravaganza
Please accept this invitation to attend a car show, bizarre and a community resource fair.
Please join us from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at HOPE For Life Foundation, 1426 West Manchester Ave., in Los Angeles. If you have some information to share with the community, please complete the Resource application.  Please let us know if we can count on your attendance.  We look forward to your favorable response.  Please RSVP by calling 323-753-4673 or emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and faxing: 323-778-4673 our office. 

June 13, 2009
Neighborhood Pride Day
Los Angeles Neighborhood Housing Services (LA NHS) have partnered with the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA), Councilman
Dennis P. Zine (CD3), the Winnetka Neighborhood Council, local businesses, community groups, and residents of the Winnetka community to beautify one block in one day! Sign up to help paint the exterior of houses, plant flowers and clean up yards. Volunteers receive breakfast, lunch and a commemorative Pride Day t-shirt!  Come join the block party! Neighborhood Pride Day is part of National NeighborWorks Week, now in its 26th year. Every year, thousands of people participate in community improvement projects across the country. Help transform your community into a better place to live, work and play.  To sign-up call (213) 381-2862 x221 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

JUNE 17
Turning Point 12th Annual Urban Business Summit
This turbo-charged event brings private equity, venture and angel investors and small business lenders together with minority entrepreneurs seeking capital. Regardless of your company's growth state - Start up, Growth, Going Public or Exit - the Urban Business Summit will provide strategies and resources for accessing capital in the current economic environment.  The event will be held at SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills. For more info call (323)299-6000 or visit www.urbanbusinesssummit.com.

June 28, 2009
Sunday Jazz Brunch
Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host a “Jazzy Sunday Brunch – A Hot Pink Affair,” on Sunday, from 12:00 to 5:00 at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11011 Aviation Boulevard.  The music will be provided by Richard Moorings and the event promises to showcase entertainment, fabulous food, outstanding vendors and much more.   Tickets are $55 per person and the proceeds support the chapter’s scholarship fund.  To purchase tickets and to obtain information regarding becoming a vendor, call Velma Marshall at (323) 296-6717.

June 27 & 28
American Cancer Society’s ‘Relay for Life
Join Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas at 9 a.m. for the American Cancer Society’s “Relay For Life of Baldwin Hills 2009,” a fun-filled and unique 24-hour event to increase cancer awareness, while raising much-needed funds for the American Cancer Society’s programs and services. Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, the event chairperson, invites residents to join his team or any of the other teams who raise funds prior to the Relay For Life event.  Team members will take turns walking or running around a track, relay-style, while enjoying fun activities and entertainment off the track.  The location is the little league baseball field, 5401 S. Fairfax Ave., between Stocker Ave. and Slauson Blvd.   For more info visit www.RelayForLife.org or call 800-ACS-2345.