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ANDERSON
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June
19, 2010
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Jazz
singer Loretta Holloway, "South Carolina's First Lady of
Song" will be the featured entertainer for the 2010
celebration of Juneteenth
at the Westside Community Center, 1000 W. Franklin
Street in Anderson, SC. This event is free and open to
the public. 6:00 PM 864-260-1093 Visit
www.Lorettaholloway.com
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CHARLESTON |
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June
19, 2010
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LowCountry Juneteenth Association - Saturday,
June 19, 2010, Hampton Park, Rutland Avenue, 1:00 PM
Until. Family Fun - Starts with Prayer and
continues with Praise Dancers, Bands, Children's Quizzes
with prizes, Singers, Vendors (Food, Education, Medical,
etc), Face Painter, Jump Castle, Raffles, Speakers.
Free Admission! |
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CAMDEN
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June
5, 2010
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Knights
Hill Community Park - June 5, 2010 Noon until dark.
Community event with fun for kids, water slides,
bouncers, games, speakers and car/barbecue food contest.
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GEORGETOWN |
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June
19, 2010
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Tidelands Community Hospice parking lot June
19,2010, 12 noon-4pm. BBQ and fixings, face painting and
children's activities, Gospel Choirs, dance groups,
tours of the NE and Ruby Green Hospice House,
information from community organizations. Also
collecting children's books for area organization that
stocks free bookshelve. Memory Banner. Event is free to
everyone. |
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AIKEN
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June
19, 2010
- Aiken County PRT - Juneteenth at Perry Park, Abbeville
Ave.,Aiken -
One of the oldest celebrated events among
African-Americans - June 19, 1865 commemorates the end
of slavery in the U.S. Vendors & fun activities for
children. FREE call 803-649-2221 or 706-664-3989 for
more information.
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2009 |
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COLUMBIA
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June
2009 - Harry
E. Kelley Park 121
Clayton Expressway -
Carnival on the River!" Rides,
refreshments and FUN!
National Recording Artist LENNY
WILLIAMS
The Lenny Williams after party -
Local Night Showcase "The Fort Uncensored"
National Recording DJ UNK!
Hits like "2 Step and Walk It Out"
June
23,2009 - Vii's Services, Inc. - Tuesday Tea Talk
Celebrates Juneteenth - Desserts & More - 4611
Hardscrabble Rd, Columbia, SC 29229. For Info call Ms.
Vii 803-754-5620
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AIKEN
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June
13, 2009 - Family Life Worship Center - June 13,2009
Family Life Worship Center will sponsor their Juneteenth
celebration at four o'clock pm. The program will
be hosted by the community youth. We are inviting all to
come out and join in will us to make this celebration
one to remember. Location 1557 Joyner Pond Rd, Aiken SC.
29803. Bishop Williams and First Lady Dr Viola Williams
extend this invitation with love
and blessing.
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GIFFORD
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June 6,
2009 - Fun food and knowledge |
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WILLINGTON |
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June
19, 2009 - The Willington African American
Cultural Center Committee’s Juneteenth Festival 2009
is scheduled for 7-10 p.m. Friday. The event will take
place at the intersection of Highway 81 and Morrah
Bridge Road in Willington. The main events will be a
battle of the guitars and street dance. Refreshments
will be available for purchase. All proceeds will help
fund programs of the center, which is part of Willington
on the Way, a 501c3 organization. |
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CAMDEN
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June
20, 2009 - Juneteenth Festival - Saturday,
June 20, 2009 ,11AM-Until at Knights Hill Park on
Knights Hill Road in Camden, SC. Activities for all
ages including a parade, games, speakers, Chinese
Auction, inflatable water slide & rock wall,3 on 3
basketball ball games, Arts & Crafts and special
Fathers' Day Classic Car & Bike Show with drawings for
free gifts. Admission is free. Vendor spaces are
available. |
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UNION
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June
21, 2008 - Faith Ministries - The Fourth Annual
Juneteenth Ball will take place at the Union Shriner's
Club in Union, SC on June 21, 2008 from 6pm until. This
is a Black Tie event featuring a live band and heavy
hors 'douvres. We celebration wealth of Spirit and our
true Freedom, both physically and mentally. The sponsors
of the event are Greater New Faith and Foundation of
Faith Churches, both pastored by Rev. James W. Richard.
For additional and/or ticket information, please contact
Malaika J. Richard at 803.622.9903. |
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COLUMBIA
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June
24, 2008 - Vii's Service, Inc. Presents - Juneteenth at
her Tuesday Tea Talk _ "A Little TEA with History"
At Reisling Garden Room 1061 Sprakleberry Lane,
Columbia, SC 29223 6 p.m to 8 p.m RSVP at 803-754-5640
Registration $5. space limited. |
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ANDERSON
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June
17, 2008 - Anderson County Library - The Main
Library of the Anderson County Library System will host
a Juneteenth Celebration on Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m.
Participating will be jazz and R&B musicians from the
area, as well as gospel choirs and dance groups,
including jazz saxophonist Michael Mobley and blues
musician Earl Haymond. Gloria Plotnik, president of the
Anderson branch of the NAACP will speak on "Freedom for
African Americans in the 21st Century." The event is
free and open to the public. |
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2007 |
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ROCK HILL |
June
15, 16, 17, 2007 - Juneteenth Committee - Our Theme:
Juneteenth 2007: "Fostering Freedom Through The Ages"
All programs and events will take place at Mount Prospect Baptist Church;
339 West Black Street, Rock Hill, SC.
The celebration begins with an inspirational program on
Friday, June 15, at 7:00 p.m. Speaker of the hour will
be Adonis "Sporty" Jerald, author of the successful
book, "The Champion in You." He is a certified
facilities executive, one of only 200 in the world and
is currently associated with the Charlotte (NC) Bobcats
Basketball Organization.
The Juneteenth committee will recognize persons from the
area as "Women of Distinction." A reception will
follow the program.
On June 16, enjoy the Festival, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. featuring, entertainment, exhibits, games,
storytelling, food and drinks, and more. The Old School
Duo Gospel Singers will perform during the festival.
Clarence Kegler, a former school board member of Rock
Hill School District III, will return to the city to
speak during the final program on Sunday, June 17, at
3:00 p.m. He has served in leadership positions on a
number of boards, and is currently Site Director US1
with Michelin N. A. He is also an avid golfer as well as
a fitness enthusiast.
All events are open to all citizens of the community and
other visitors. For information contact The Juneteenth
Committee at 803 - 327 - 6378
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SARSOTA |
June
16, 2007 - Newtown Front Porch Council - June 16 –
Block Party in the Park;
Saturday, 12 noon – 11 p.m.
- Live entertainment
- Front Porch Soul Food Kitchen and other food booths, info booths; a
variety of items for sale by local organizations and
vendors
- Inflatables and other games for the youngsters
- And much more
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FLORENCE |
June
16, 2007 - Florence Community Agency - Juneteenth
Celebration with fun, games, gospel groups, old school
bands, all kinds of activities for a day of fun and
festivities. Guest Speaker the Rev. Al Sharpton.
Vendors welcome, contact ed robinson 843-665-1030
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Greenville |
June
16th, 2007 - Sterling Community - This is a
Juneteenth Celebration complete with vendors,
entertainment, children's area, food and fun! Free
to the public. vendor booths are available for
only $20 each. Please contact Giovanna Burgess @
(864) 349-0127 for more info.
June
15th & 16th, 2007 - Greenville County Recreation
District
June 15th, 7pm Friday Night Kick-off - Youth Night will embrace the arts
and the talents of our youth featuring dancers, poetry
and a play.
June 16th, 10-6 Saturday festival featuring local
talent, fashion, health fairs (adult and children),
storyteller, children's area, karate demo, history and
heritage showcase of African-American life in
Greenville, education station, food and merchandise
vendors.
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2006 |
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Gifford |
1st Weekend in June
- This is One the oldest Festival that we know of. We have families and friends from all over the country that comes home to help celebrate this grand occasion. We have BBQ the old timed way, Play games ,baseball is one of the major games. It is celebrate the first weekend in June. It is really a smash with our queen contestant and raising money to help better the community.
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2005 |
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CHARLESTON |
June
17, 2005 - LOCAL ORGANIZING COUNCIL OF ELDERS INC.
THE SHEDDING OF IGNORANCE & INCREASING AWARENESS, THE
8TH ANNUAL JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL.@ HAMPTON PARK,
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA SATURDAY JUNE 18TH 2005 FROM
1:00-8:00 PM THERE WILL LOTS OF FUN THINGS TO SEE AND
DO;RAFFLES, LIVE MUSIC, FASHIONS SHOW, STORY TELLERS,
FOOD VENDERS, CHILDREN FUN & GAMES, COMMUNITY
EDUCATIONAL UPDATES & IMPORTANT MEDICAL INFORMATION AND
LOTS MORE. SO COME JOIN US ON WONDERFUL DAY FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY;CALL(843)552-9086 FOR INFORMATION. VENDER
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SUMTER |
June
25, 2005
Black Heritage Committee of Shaw Air Force Base will
celebrates it's 6th Annual Juneteenth Festival June
25, 2005 at Dillon Park in Sumter, SC; 11:00 am -
6:00pm. Activities includes vendors, gospel singing,
praise dancing, stepping, motivational speakers, games,
contests, etc. For more information contact: Major
Paulette Jordan: 803 895-4416, or CMSgt Perry Pettiford:
803 895-9238 |
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Florence Community Organization - Levy Park, Saturday,
June 18, 2005, 1:00 - 7:00p.m. Activities
include Praise Dancers, Step Teams, Gospel Music, R & B
Music, Basketball Tournament, Vendors, Urban Hip-Hop
Radio Personanility, Food vendors, etc. |
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