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 5
CROWNS
Crowns explores the lives of the “hat queens,” six women in the South whose stories of love, loss, identity and sisterhood are woven into the hats that crown their heads and the songs that speak their truth. Based on the acclaimed coffee table book, CROWNS captures the thrill of self-expression with a series of intimate musical portraits For ticketes call 323.964.9766 or visit www.ebonyrep.org.  Theatre and Box Office address is 4718 West Washington Blvd., Los Angeles.

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.

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 organizations, local businesses, community groups, and residents of the 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!  Neighborhood Pride Day is part of National NeighborWorks Week, now in its 26th year. 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 .

Book Signings Featuring The Healing Essence of Clay
Author, Amanda Sarita Del Forté shares her personal experience and extensive research on the benefits of internal-edible clay, as well as external uses of clay.
JUNE 13
Join us from 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. at Windsor Hills Christian Book Store, 4438 W Slauson Ave, in Los Angeles.  For more info call 323-290-2079.
JUNE 14
From 9:30a.m. – 1:00p.m. Holman Methodist Church Bookstore, 3320 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Author, Amanda Sarita Del Forté shares her personal experience and extensive research on the benefits of internal-edible clay, as well as external uses of clay. Join us for this insightful information and pick up a book! For more info call 323-731-7288.

JUNE 16
Pink Slip Party
It’s a tradition that has evolved from 1910, when hundreds of unemployed workers gathered to commiserate being layed off, factories closing and the country being in a state of flux.  Whether you’ve been downsized, outsourced, pink slipped, or fired the parties bring together people looking for work with recruiters and companies that are hiring. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Blue Velvet Restaurant & Lounge (750 S. Garland Avenue), Los Angeles. Admission: $5.00 at the door with RSVP.Be sure to bring your resume's. For more info call Beryl Smith at (310) 691-2178.

JUNE 16
 Juneteenth Gala
Join Opera Noir for its 10th Anniversary Juneteenth Gala which includes a song & a dance: celebrating the masters, reception, performance, and silent auction. Opera Noir Harmony Award honorees include Arthur Mitchell - founder/artistic director. Dance Theatre of Harlem; Geoffrey Holder - Iconic Renaissance Man & Multi Faceted Artist; Charmaine Jefferson - CAAM, Community Leadership in the Arts and more. Dr. LaDoris McClaney - Gala Chairperson, J. Rosalynn Smith-Clark, founder and artistic director. Performance made possible by a grant from The National Endowment For The Arts. The event begins at 7:00p.m. at the beautiful historic McClaney Estates in Holmby Hills. (Address will be provided upon purchase of tickets).  For more info call 818.609.7137 or email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

JUNE 17
So You Wanna Be in Pictures Series 2:  Career Opportunities for Computer, Web Design, Gaming and Visual Effects Professionals in the Entertainment Industry 
Workplace Hollywood will present this excellent seminar for those interested in beginning or transitioning to careers in computers, web design, gaming and visual effects.  Hear from working professionals on how to begin or transition to career in computer, web design, gaming and visual effects for the entertainment industry. The seminar is free and only open to the first 100 guests. You must RSVP to attend this seminar:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The deadline to RSVP is Friday, June 12th.  The event will be from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Sony Imageworks in Culver City.  For more info call Larry Kaplan 213-250-9921 ext 107 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 18, 2009
Corporate Procurement Workshop
The Black Business Association in conjunction with the African American Supplier Engagement Collaboration, National Black Business Council and the Small Business Administration is presenting a two part workshop to help entrepreneurs gain access to corporate procurement opportunities.  The next program is set for, hosted by U.S. Bank, 5760 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles.  To participate, you must RSVP to the BBA office at (323) 291-9334.

June 18, 2009
Wilmington Waterfront Development Project Final EIR
The Environmental Management Division has released the Wilmington Waterfront Development Project Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The Public Meeting: The Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners will consider the Final EIR and the proposed Project on at 6:00 p.m. at Bannings Landing Community Center, 100 E. Water St. in Wilmington.

JUNE 19 & 21
Gala Inaugural Concerts
Mid-City Music Center preents two Inaugural Performances featuring an all-Beethoven program by renowned concert pianist Paul Calistus Ashley. A brief Inaugural Ceremony and a champagne-hors d’oeuvres reception will follow the program. Tickets include the Champagne-Hors d'oeuvres Reception at "The Gallery" at Lucy Florence Leimert Park Village.  For more info call Mr. Hatcher at (619) 770-0130 or visit www.mid-citymusiccenter.org.
JUNE 20
“Della Reese Presents A Production of Michael Stone Events”
Jazz great and legendary entertainer Della Reese will produce the second in a concert series “Della Reese Presents A Production of Michael Stone Events” featuring music artists, Jon B, SWV (Sisters with Voices) and introducing Noel. Reese a grand lady in stature and dignity has maintained her pinnacle position as a reigning powerhouse for decades. Della Reese knows the meaning of “giving back” through charities, through the arts and lending her name to propel new talent into the Hollywood spotlight. Hosted by Tommy Davidson. Tickets are available at Ticket Master. For more info call The Wilshire Theatre Box Office 323.655.0111. The concert is at  8:00 p.m. at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills. 
JUNE 20
IWOSC Presents: Self-Publishing: Making Your Mark
Self-publishing is finally getting some respect, especially in this age of hard times for mainstream publishers. There are many good reasons to consider self-publishing: it cuts wait time, gives you a greater percentage of profits, and greater flexibility for other sales generated by the book.  There are also downsides such as the investment of time and money, and the learning curve.  All of that can be managed.  But you do need to know what to do, how to do it and when.  Our seminar experts will help you through that process from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Building 4117 Overland Ave., Culver City. For more info call IWOSC Office (877) 799-7483 or visit www.iwosc.org.
JUNE 21
Honoring Unsung Fathers (H.U.F.) Awards & Scholarship Brunch
Mablean Ephriam Foundation 7th Annual Honoring Unsung Fathers (H.U.F.) and Scholarship Brunch on June 21, 2009. Some of today’s most talented television and music stars will come together to join Judge Mablean Ephriam in honoring fathers. The event will include brunch and the awards program with entertainment, featuring, gospel recording artist, Tramaine Hawkins, and jazz saxophonist, Mike Phillips. Comedian Michael Colyar will serve again as emcee.  The H.U.F. Awards 2009 Honorary Co-Chair is Petri Hawkins Byrd, “Officer Byrd” of the TV court show, Judge Judy. The event is at 1:00 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel Downtown, 333 S. Figueroa St., in Los Angeles. For more info call (323) 445-6669 or visit www.hufawards.com.
JUNE 21-28
HBCU Campus tours
HBCU Campus tours will visit nine Historical Black Colleges and Universities.  Students from the 8th grade to high-school and community college (max. age 23) may chose from two convenient packages.  Students have access to a Certified Teacher, Senior Coordinator, Tour Coach, Professional Chaperones, & Financial Aid Administrator.  For more info call Maleta at 909.466.HBCU(4228) or visit www.hbcucampustours.com.

JUNE 24-26
Harvest Convention 2009
The event will be from 7:30 p.m. nightly at the New Ground Harvest Church
3010 West 48th St., in Los Angeles. Celebrating 13 years of ministry! Speaker will include Senior Pastor Ron Black, Bishop M.L. Hall and Pastor Nelson Ugwuzor. If you're looking for a miracle then Harvest Convention 2009 is the place to be. You don't want to miss the word God has designated JUST FOR YOU! All are welcome to attend. 
For more info call  Danielle at 323.239.9344.
JUNE 26
LA Phil Presents - Aretha Franklin
Fresh from her inauguration performance, the Queen of Soul returns to the Bowl for the first time in 35 years. The first woman in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and recently voted #1 in Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, she will sing many of her timeless hits with that inimitable, powerful, and soaring voice. Tickets go on sale Saturday, April 11 at noon via phone, internet and in person at the Hollywood Bowl box office.  The event will start at 8:30p.m. in the Hollywood Bowl in INFO: 323-850-2000
www.hollywoodbowl.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.