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2008 |
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Tucson |
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June 15
2008 -
Tucson
Juneteenth Festival Committee -
The 38th
Annual Juneteenth Festival in Tucson, Arizona will take
place on June 14; 2:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the
Kennhedy Park Fiesta Area on Ajo and La Cholla. There
will be plenty of entertainment, food, fun and
information. The festival is free and open to the entire
public. There will also be a Basketball Tournament
taking place June 6, 7 and 8 at Pima Community College.
A Gospel Jubilee program will be held at Rising Star MBC
2800 E. 36th Street at 6:30 p.m. on June 7. Student
W.A.R.P.S. (circular chess) tournament May 31 at Quincie
Doouglas Center. Call Burney at (520) 225-2670 for more
information on any of these Juneteenth events. |
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Chandler |
June
13, 2008 - South Chandler Self Help Foundation, Inc
- The Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant has been in
existence for six years. The pageant is dedicated
to celebrating the uniqueness of the African American
female and her greatness while encouraging future
leaders. This pageant is not a beauty pageant. It
celebrates the many sizes shapes colors and textures of
the African American young woman. Each year, the
pageant awards a scholarship and prizes to recognize and
assist the development of young women.
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2007 |
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Camp
Verde |
6/16/07
- Royal Black Family - In the country at 1095 w.
buffalo trl.
singing ,dancing, pot luck,food, games, and guest
speakers.
Also a fundraising event.
Starts at 2:00 ends at 9:00
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Tucson |
June 15
to 16,2007 - Tucson Juneteenth Festival Committee
- The Tucson Juneteenth
Festival is located in Tucson Arizona. A art and
entertainment food festival. Family night is June 15 and
16, 2007 both nights. Friday and Saturday. It is design
for families and old friends to meet who haven't seen
each other in some time. A place where old friends meet,
and new ones are made.
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Coolidge |
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June15th,16,17th - St. Paul Dream Team - Largest
basketball tournament in centeral Arizona. A tournament
for all ages including a 40 plus division. The
Basketball tournament is just one event of the many
planned events. |
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Chandler |
June 15
& 16, 2007 - South Chandler Self Help Foundation Inc -
The South Chandler Self-Help Foundation Inc will be
hosting the 17th annual Juneteenth celebration with a
Pageant and an old fashion outdoor celebration.
The Pageant will be held at the Chandler Center for the
Arts 250 North Arizona Avenue, June 15th 2007 at 7PM.
And the outdoor celebration will be on the 16th of June
at the Zora Folley Memorial Park 601 East Frye Road
Chandler, Az.
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2005 |
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(Arcosanti)
Mayer |
JUNETEENTH Jazz splash FESTIVAL
& Ethnic Arts Fair is a (6) year old celebration of
'Freedom Hope & Harmony'. It annually takes place in
ARCOSANTI each Father's Day weekend. The festival opens
at 10am daily with Arcosanti tours and the festivities
are introduced by Reverend Douglas Hobson and the St.
Luke Ebony Christian Church choir. The following program
includes national and international musicians performing
Gospel, Jazz, Blues, Reggae, Classical, and Latin-Salsa
music. Additionally, there are health clinicians (HIV,
Diabetes, Sickle Cell) and music clinicians (Jazz
Theory, Jazz Improv, Jazz Music Business, and Creative
Vocalization). The festival presents world class crafts
and ethnic fine art exhibits. An after festival dance
happens 7pm until 11pm Saturday (Reggae) and Sunday
(Blues Finale). The VIP Pass enjoys the backstage lounge
hospitality, swimming pool, reserved table dining,
Father's Day Wine & Cheese Garden. Supreme VIP Pass adds
Farewell Dinner & Show Monday, June 20. Ultimate VIP
Pass 'winner' adds two days and two nights at Creekside
Preserve Lodge & Cabins. Marionette theater, magic
shows, and storytelling is suited for pre-teens.
Archeological setting (Arcosanti), covered amphitheater,
food vendors (fry bread, bean pies, and assorted
specialties with ice cold beverages), continuous live
entertainment, and great 'spirit' makes this event one
of the fastest growing and culturally important
festivals in the state of AZ if not the country. |
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PHOENIX |
Valley of the Sun Juneteenth
- South Mountain Community College 7050 S. 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85042 / Saturday, June 18, 2005. 5:30-10:00PM /
You are cordially invited to join us at South Mountain
Community College for the Valley of the Sun 2005
Juneteenth Celebration on June 18th. This is a time to
honor a part of our great African American heritage, the
ending of the unique institution referred to as
"Slavery" and the celebration of "Independence Day" for
African Americans. Enjoy story narratives, poetry,
music, art, dance, vendors, food, fellowship and more!
Eastlake Park Hosts 2005 Juneteenth/Black History
Month Celebration - The 37th annual Pride, Tradition,
Success - A Juneteenth/Black History Month Celebration
will take place on Feb. 3 to 5 at Eastlake Park, 15th
Street and Jefferson Avenue, and will feature three
days of multicultural entertainment that will include
music, dance, food, children's activities and much more.
Juneteenth, also known as African American Emancipation
Day, commemorates freedom, emphasizing education and
achievement. The event raises money for scholarships and
since 1968 more than 800 college scholarships have been
awarded to minority and economically disadvantaged youth
in the area. Here's the three-day lineup:
Feb. 3 - 4 to 7 p.m. Black History Youth Rally & Youth
Basketball Game "
Feb. 4 - 7 p.m. Juneteenth Youth Talent Show "
Feb. 5 - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Juneteenth/Black History Month
Parade & Festival Parade begins at 10 a.m., Jefferson
Avenue from Eighth to 15th Streets.
The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department co-sponsors
this event with Juneteenth Tradition, Inc., a non-profit
organization. To participate in the events or for
scholarship information call (602) 672-3570 ext 3. For
additional event information go online to http://phoenix.gov/PARKS/eastjunt.html
or call (602) 262-6759.
Sponsored
By: Casey Family Programs (Phoenix, AZ) and ARISE, Inc. (Mesa, AZ) Theme: "Family, Fun & Freedom"--
Sat., 06/18, 12 N - 3PM Inviting all foster and adoptive families of our our agency (licensed foster care agency), as well as some community members-- in hopes to recruit more Af-Am families to claim and care for "our" children. Will have entertainment (soloist, mime ministry, praise dancers/step team), guest speakers (for general audience and for youth attendees), youth activities (face painting, photo booth, balloon artist, coloring book station (of Af-Am historic figures), etc.), and food!
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MALVERN |
| Malvern Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Association
- Our Juneteenth Celebration will be held on June 11, 2005 at the Malvern City Park from 10 am - 5 pm.
We will be having a Talent Showcase to begin around 5 pm. Throughout the event we will have door prizes, games, vendors, food, music and much more. |
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FLAGSTAFF |
The
City of Flagstaff's Parks and Recreation Division,(Cogdill Recreation Center) will be hosting it's annual Juneteenth Celebration on
Saturday June 18th, from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. It will be held at 301 S. Paseo Del Flag in Flagstaff, Arizona. The days event will consist of music, information and health booths, face painting, games, and some great food!
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WINSLOW |
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19, 2005 -
Desert Scene lodge # 1267 is combining Father's Day
with Juneteenth with musical performances by local
singers, dancers and players. A light buffet will be
held at the lodge beginning at 1 P.M. on Sunday.
The public is invited to join in this world wide
celebration. |
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TUCSON |
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June 18, 2005 -
Pima
County Republican Party cordially invite you to its
Fourth Juneteenth Grand Old Pueblo Awards Luncheon
honoring four extraordinary African American Tucsonans
who have given of their time and talent to help
make our city a better place to call home. |
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