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The 94.3 WYBC Community Calendar

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Open House and Volunteer Appreciation Day
Saturday, May 10th
94.3 WYBC and Pfizer invite you to the Open House and Volunteer Appreciation Day at The New Haven Clinical Research Unit, 1 Howe Street in New Haven on Saturday, May 10th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There will be food, prizes, games and more. For more information, or if you'd like to reserve your spot in a tour of the facility, click this link.

"All God's Children Got Shoes" Performance
Saturday, May 10th
The Greater Faith Church will hold the gospel award winning play "All God's Children Got Shoes" on Saturday, May 10th at 7:00 PM at The Greater Faith Church, 31 Prospect Avenue in West Hartford. For more information, please call 860-805-8898 or log onto www.gfwcministries.org.

Spring Concert with The Civic Orchestra of New Haven
Saturday, May 10th
The Civic Orchestra of New Haven presents its "Spring Concert" on Saturday, May 10th at 8:00 PM at Yale University's Battell Chapel, 400 College Street in New Haven. For more information, please call 203- 483-7873 or visit www.conh.org.

Benefit Open House
Wednesday, May 14th
The Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven invites you to a Benefit Open House in support of their Neighborhood Revitalization Campaign. It's happening on Wednesday, May 14th from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at 203 Dwight Street in New Haven. Guests can enjoy wine, hors d'oeuvres and live music as they tour the fully renovated historic house. There are door prizes and a silent auction. $20 suggested donation. Please RSVP with Rita at 203-562-0598.

Village of Power Retrospective Exhibit
Thursday, May 15th
The Hill Health Center/Village of Power Retrospective Exhibit is Thursday, May 15th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kehler Liddill Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue in New Haven. Join the Sisters in Strength of the Village of Power. Honor the artists, poets and visionaries who have graced this program and join them in witnessing and supporting our community. There's exhibits and music by Delta Blues International Musician Rocky Lawrence and The Village of Power Gospel Choir. Tickets are $25.
For more information, please call Sue at 203-503-3484.

Dinner Buffet and Jazz Musical Fundraiser
Thursday, May 15th
MidState VNA & Hospice is hosting a Dinner Buffet and Musical Fundraiser to benefit their New Telemonitoring Program. "An Evening of Jazz: The Great American Songbook Volume 2" will be held Thursday, May 15th at 6:00 PM at The Farms Country Club in Wallingford. For more information, please call Paula at 203-630-1717.

Who's Your Hometown Hero?
The Navy Leadership Challenge Video Essay Contest
If you're between the ages of 15 and 18 and want the thrill of a real Navy experience, enter the Leadership Challenge Video Essay Contest. The winner (and a parent/guardian) will receive an all-expense paid trip to a U.S. Navy Base. Entries due by May 15, 2008. For more details, visit www.navy.com/leadershipchallenge/.

The Living Word Christian Academy's Walkathon
Saturday, May 17th
The Living Word Christian Academy of West Haven will celebrate its First Annual Walkathon on Saturday, May 17th. This is a 3-mile walk up the Farmington Canal Trail. Registration is at 8:00 AM and the kickoff rally is at 9:00 AM. The Post Walk Celebration is at 11:00 AM. For more information, please call 203-931-7750 or send an email to james.iannone@comcast.net.

The Flaming Knights MC "Family Fun Day in the Park"
Saturday, May 17th
The Flaming Knights MC invites you to the "Family Fun Day in the Park" on Saturday, May 17th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at College Wood/East Rock Park, across from Wilbur Cross High School in New Haven. Food, music and games. For more information, contact Dolo at 203-526-8822.

The Flaming Knights MC "Party and Jean Jam"
Saturday, May 17th
The Flaming Knights MC invites you to the "40th Anniversary Party/Jean Jam" on Saturday, May 17th from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM at Warsaw Park (inside the Hall), 119 Pulaski Hwy in Ansonia. For more information, contact Dolo at 203-526-8822.

The World's Greatest Gospel Story Teller
Saturday, May 17th
The World's Greatest Gospel Story Teller featuring Dorothy Norwood is Saturday, May 17th at Hopewell Baptist Church in Windsor. Doors open at 5:30 PM, service at 6:00 PM. Also featuring The Hopewell Baptist Church Concert Choir and The Mount Olive Church Ministries Choir. There's giveaways, door prizes and a CD signing after the concert. For more information, please call 860-250-5921.

New Haven Heart Walk
Sunday, May 18th
Participate in the "2008 Start! New Haven Heart Walk" on Sunday, May 18th at Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven. Registration is at 10:00 AM and the walk begins at 11:00 AM.

The Start! New Haven Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment. Your participation and fundraising in this event will help save lives in Southeastern Connecticut from heart disease and stroke. For more information, call (203) 294-3529 or visit the Start! website.

Youth Explosion at St. John's Full Gospel Deliverance Church
Friday, May 23rd
Come out to The Youth Explosion at St. John's Full Gospel Deliverance Church, 27 Brown Street in Bloomfield, on Friday, May 23rd at 6:30 PM. Featuring one of the lead vocalist of Men of Standard, Pastor Bryan Pierce and Pastor & Founder Chief Apostle John E. Wilson. For more information, call 860-242-2627.

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life at Lyman Hall H.S.
Friday, May 30th to Saturday, May 31st
The American Cancer Society presents the Relay For Life of Meriden/Wallingford at Lyman Hall High School Track on Friday, May 30th to Saturday, May 31st. To learn more about Relay For Life, donate to the event or to register a team, please visit the Relay For Life of Meriden/Wallingford Website or call 1-800-ACS-2345.

The American Cancer Society's Relay For Life at Amity H.S.
Saturday, May 31st to Sunday, June 1st
The American Cancer Society presents the Relay For Life of Amity at the Amity High School Track in Woodbridge on Saturday, May 31st to Sunday, June 1st. To learn more about Relay For Life, donate to the event or to register a team, please visit the Relay For Life of Amity Website or call 1-800-ACS-2345.

The Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance
Saturday, June 7th
The Annual Scholarship Dinner Dance with the Ladies of Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is on Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 PM at Zandri's Stillwood Inn, 1074 South Colony Road (Route 5) in Wallingford. Music will be provided by DJ Billy Bush. Please come out and help celebrate this centennial extravaganza. For more information, please call 203-230-1345 or 203-468-1651.

Father's Day Weekend Luncheon
Saturday, June 14th
The Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church will hold a "Father's Day Weekend Luncheon" on Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 PM at Fantasia's, 404 Washington Avenue (Route 5) in North Haven. For more information, please contact The Dixwell Avenue Congregational Church.

Holla Back Video's Third Annual Gospel Awards
Saturday, June 14th
Holla Back Video presents the Third Annual Gospel Awards on Saturday, June 14th at Career High Auditorium, 140 Legion Avenue in New Haven. Red carpet starts at 6:00 PM, awards ceremony at 8:00 PM. Performances by Maurette Brown Clark and more!

The Northeast Golf Classic
Friday, June 20th
The Emergency Shelter Management Service Golf Committee is seeking sponsors for their "13th Annual Northeast Golf Classic" happening on Friday, June 20th at The Lake of Isles Golf Club at Foxwoods in North Stonington. For more information, please call 203-777-2522 or send an email to Immanuel0@snet.net

Greater New Haven African-American Historical Society's Awards Program
Friday, June 20th
The Greater New Haven African-American Historical Society presents the "5th Anniversary Awards Program" on Friday, June 20th at 6:30 PM at The Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street in New Haven. This year's honoree is Ben Vereen. There's dinner, a cash bar, music and more. Tickets are $50. RSVP by May 13th. For more information, call 203-776-7928, 203-562-6238 or 203-469-8482.

The C.H.A.I.N. Fund's Ride to Provide Motorcycle Ride & Barbeque
Sunday, June 22nd
The C.H.A.I.N. Fund invites you to attend its 7th Annual "Ride to Provide Motorcycle Ride and Family Style Barbeque" on Sunday, June 22nd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at East Shore Park in New Haven. There's food, music, raffles, vendors and a special bike performance. Donation is $20, $10 per passenger, Barbeque only $10 per person. Early birds will receive a complimentary hot breakfast.
For more information, please call 203-530-3439.

The Hill Development Corporation Builder Award Dinner
Wednesday, June 25th
The Hill Development Corporation of New Haven will hold their 25th Anniversary "Builder Award Dinner" on Wednesday, June 25th at 6:00 PM at Anthony's Ocean View, 450 Lighthouse Road in New Haven. For more information, please call 203-776-3759 x205 or visit www.hdcofnewhaven.org.

The Gospel Play "All God's Children Got Shoes"
Saturday, June 28th
Freedom Temple Church of Deliverance presents the gospel play "All God's Children Got Shoes" on Saturday, June 28th at 7:00 PM at John F. Kennedy high School, 422 Highland Avenue in Waterbury. For more information, please call 203-596-8419 or visit www.freedomtempleministries.org.

The Connecti-kids Celebrity Golf Tournament
Tuesday, July 1st
The Department of Children & Families will sponsor the "16th Annual Connecti-kids Celebrity Golf Tournament" on Tuesday, July 1st. For more information, please call 203-786-7483 or visit Connectikids.com.

Buffet Lunch and Gospel Cruise around Lower Manhattan
Saturday, July 12th
Come out for an afternoon of fellowship and fun as ADONI presents a "Buffet Lunch and Gospel Cruise around Lower Manhattan" on Saturday, July 12th. Bus will depart New Haven at 8:00 AM. While in New York, enjoy a two hour cruise aboard The Spirit of New York, a buffet lunch, and the Angelic voices of Chapter VI. After the cruise, there will be time for shopping and strolling at South Street Seaport. Bus will depart New York at 7:00 PM.

Tickets are $90 for adults and $50 for children ages 2-14. Payment due by June 1st. For more information, please call Robert Thorne Jr. at 203-624-0594 or Connie Jones at 203-640-2252 or visit www.adonisfc.com.

The Organization of Black Airline Pilots - Atlanta ACE Camp
July 14-18 and July 21-25
This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps in Atlanta on July 14-18 and July 21-25 sponsored by Delta Air Lines. The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer. Admission is offered to boys and girls from 14 to 18 years old who have interest in learning about aviation. The application deadline is Monday, June 2nd. Online applications are at www.acecamps.org/apply.

Class of 1973 City Wide 35th Class Reunion
Saturday, August 2nd
The Class of 1973 City Wide 35th Class Reunion will take place Saturday, August 2nd at 7:00 PM at The Country House Restaurant, 990 Foxon Road in East Haven. For more information, call 203-782-1180 or 203-495-0747.

The Fresh Air Fund is seeking volunteers
The Fresh Air Fund is seeking volunteers to welcome a Fresh Air child into your home for the summer. For more information, call 1-800-367-0003 or visit www.freshair.org.

Get a Four Year Scholarship!
The Theta Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is offering four-year scholarships to 2008's high school graduates in the Greater New Haven area. For more information, please call 203-288- 1519.

The Daffodil Days Program
Help support the "American Cancer Society Daffodil Days Program." Send a beautiful bouquet of daffodils to someone special that is facing cancer in Connecticut.
Call 1-800-227-2345 or Donate Online!

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