Grace Kennedy And Western Union

Presents True Blue Weekend

 

 

Posted By C. Harrison/February 18, 2014

New York, The all Girls/Co-ED Schools Alumni Penalty kick-off March 21-23rd 2014, Miramar Florida.

The True Blue Weekend is an expansion from the annual Ziadie Cup soccer match between The St. George’s Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc and The Jamaica Old Boys Association of Florida, Inc. The annual match is in memory of Dennis Ziadie, who coached both schools to Manning Cup Victories. This year will mark the 26th year of the death of Ziadie, in a car crash in Mexico at the 1986 World Cup. Last years  match drew over 1500 spectators and supporters.

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What: True Blue Party with Squeeze

When: March 21, 3014

Time: 7:00 pm – 3:00

Where: Miramar Cultural Center-Artspark, 2400 Civic Place, Miramar FL 33025

Admission: $20:00,  $25 at the door

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What: True Blue Soccer Fest

The 10th Annual Ziadie Cup Soccer Match  (JC  vs  STGC)

Alumni Over 40 True Blue Alumni 6v6 Soccer Tournament

All Girls/Co-Ed Schools Alumni Penalty Kick-off

When: March 22, 2014

Where: Vizcaya Park 14200 SW 55th St. Miramar, FL 33027

Time: 8:00 am – 8:00pm

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What: Dennis Ziadie Awards Brunch

When: Sunday – March 23, 2014

Where: Riviera Isles Club Houses

5055 Southwest 171st Avenue, Miramar, FL 33027

Time: 11:00 am

Cost: $10:00

For more info contact: rkameka@aol.com

 

 THE 33rd ANNUAL CHICAGO MUSIC AWARDS

Posted By: C. Harrison/Feb 18, 2014

New York, officials at Martin’s International Circle is letting you know that there is only 6 days to go for its biggest night, when they’ll present the Chicago Music Award Ceremony, February 23, 2014, featuring 20 diverse music acts in concert. The event will be held at: 5216 West Lawrence Avenue.

Weather you are going to Chicago this February on vacation, business or just visiting for the week, here is something to do, all are welcome.

VIP & Red Carpet arrivals begin at 6pm sharp and Award Ceremony begin at 8pm sharp

Ticket go as follow: 

Advance tickets $33 general; $ 75 VIP Reception/Red Carpet.

$50 general; $100 VIP day of event.

for more info: www.chicagomusicawards.org or www.copernicustickets.com

Also: 312-427-0266

 

Posted by: C. Harrison/February 15, 2014

New Day School Alumni Assoc, NY Chapter presents their First Annual Fund-Raiser Dinner & Dance

Saturday, March 22, 2014 @ 10:00pm-4:00am

Wembley’s Athletic Club

550 East 239th Street

Bronx, NY 10470

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Montego Bay High School Alumni NY Chapter presents their Annual Dance

Saturday, March 22, 2014 @ 8:30pm

Astoria World Manor

25-22 Astoria Boulevard

Astoria, NY 11102

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Jamaican American Bar Association, North East 4th Annual Scholarship Awards Gala

Saturday, March 22, 2014 @ 8:30 pm

Astoria World Manor

25-22 Astoria Boulevard

Astoria, NY 11102

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JAMPRO PRESENTS EXPO JAMAICA 2014-KINGSTON, JAMAICA

JAMPRO is collaborating with Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA) and the Jamaica Exporter’s Association (JEA) on hosting EXPO Jamaica to be held April 3-6, 2014 at the National Arena, Kingston.

For EXPO 2012, JAMPRO was able to secure 325 participating buyers from 22 countries. In 2014 over 200 companies, showcasing over 2000 products will be represented, encompassing the product categories: Food, and Beverage, Chemicals, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Electronics, Electricals, & Automotive, Fashion, Furniture and Bedding, Information, Technology, and communication, Art and Craft, Jewellery,  Minerals and Metal, Printing, Packaging, and Labeling, Textile and Apparel along with Business Development services.

So, if you are in Jamaica in April on vacation or business check it out.

 

MINTON’S CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

By: C. Harrison/Feb 14, 2014

New York, NY, Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew have announced that their production company, Chew Entertainment, will celebrate African American History Month at historic Harlem eatery Minton’s located at (206 West 118th Street, New York, NY) “Our Music, Our History” will be a two-day event on Monday, February 24, and Tuesday, February 25, ands will feature two sets each evening at 7:30pm and 10pm.

According to DoubleXXposure Media Relations, former Time Warner CEO and music lover Richard Parsons, along with his business partner Restaurateur/Executive Chef Alexander Smalls are responsible for the rebirth of Minton’s which they renovated and re-opened in October. An incubator for the Modern Jazz era. Minton’s once hosted late-night jam sessions by iconic African American musicians and vocalists such as Thelonious Monk, Charles Parker, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie.

Monday, February 24 will showcase Grammy Nominated blues guitarist, James “Blood” Ulmer and Tuesday 25, 2014 will showcase the new face of jazz with soulful singer, songwriter and guitarist Leon Timbo, rounding out both evenings with acclaimed musician and Music Director, Ray Chew, “Dancing with the stars”  “American Idol” and the (65th Primetime Emmy Awards).

For reservations visit the Minton’s www.mintonsharlem.com or call (212)-243-2222.

 

Tech Students Chance To Shine

Posted By: C. Harrison/Feb 14, 2014

New York City, NY    EDC is reaching out to you to find tech-minded students who would be interested in participating in the upcoming GenTech Student Hackathon, put on by NYCEDC and the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE). The opportunity is for student to learn coding skills, whether they have the background or not.

The hackathon’s theme is code4tomorrow. With the help of the tech sector student will create digital products that aim to make a positive change in their communities. Student with and without coding backgrounds are encouraged to attend-no prior experience is necessary.

Student would attend the event will have priority access to this summer’s GenTech program, www.nycgenerationtech.com.

What: GenTech Stedent Hackathon: code4Tomorrow

Where: Microsoft, 11 Times Square, New York, NY

When: Saturday, February 22nd, 9:00AM-8:00PM

RSVP: www.gentechstudenthackathon.eventbrite.com

For more questions please contact Jordan Runge of NFTE at (212) 232-3333 x 391 or email to: Jordan.runge@nfte.com or Faiza S. Issa at FIssa@nycedc.com

The 14th Annual Send A Vet A

Valentine

Posted By: C. Harrison/Feb, 14 2014

New York State Senator Malcolm A. Smith (D-St . Albans) will be distributing care packages to veterans at the Veteran’s Home at St. Albans as part of his annual Send A-Vet-A Valentine program. Items to be handed out will include toiletries donated by event sponsors. It will be an opportunity for the senator to meet with veterans and thank them for their service.

When: Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Time: 11:00 am

Where: New York State Veteran’s Home at St. Albans

178-50 Linden Boulevard

Jamaica, New York 11437

They are encouraging the press to attend.

Lead Singer of Third World Dead

By: C. Harrison/Feb 12, 2014

The Internationally known Third World, lost an embodiment of what its band was about. William ‘Bunny Rugs’ Clarke, lead singer of  The Reggae Stalwarts, Third World, died Sunday, February 2, 2014 at age 65.  He succumbed to Leukemia.

The Island of Jamaica will never forget the pulse of Bunny Rugs, Third World. He will be missed. My full support and condolences to his family and friends. Say a Prayer.

Love Your Block  Beautification

Program Grant

Posted By: C. Harrison/Feb 12, 2014

NYC Parks is participating in the 2014 Love Your Block Grant Program, applications are now available.

Love Your Block is an initiative of NYC Service in partnership with Citizens Committee for New York City that provides a unique opportunity for City resident groups to transform and improve their communities through local action while leveraging City services.  Grants of up to $1, 000 are awarded for block beautification projects that utilize City service from NYC Parks, NYC Department of Transportation, and the NYC Department of Sanitation. In addition to the cash grant and City service, winning groups receive projects planning and community building assistance, as well as support with local media coverage for the project.

The Love Your Block application deadline is February 20th  2014.

To access the application or find out more information visit www.nyc.gov/service or www.citizensnyc.org/grants/love_your_block.html. For questions regarding the grant application please contact Tehmina Brohi at tbrohi@citizensnyc.org or call 212-822-9563.

The Cirque du Soleil is Hiring

Last Day to Sign up is Tomorrow February 13,

Posted By: C . Harrison/Feb 12, 2014

Adecco, in partnership with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, is staffing for a new and exciting Cirque du Soleil show at Citifield in Queens. There are many fun and exciting positions available that require your enthusiasm. customer service skills and love of working with the public. These are temporary assignments running from early March to mid-May.

Available Positions

Ushers to check tickets and escort patrons to seats

Food/Beverage Clerks-concession stand sales

Merchandise Clerks-selling show-related products

Box Office Clerks-to sell show tickets-require previous experience in cashiering

Prep cooks with culinary experience and own knives

Dishwashers

VIP Host

Costume/Wardrobes Assistant

Attend our Job Fairs:

Thursday, February 13, 2014 @ 10:00 am

Queens Borough Hall

120-55 Queens Boulevard, Room 200

Kew Gardens, NY 11424

Trains: E & F and LIRR to Kew Gardens/Union Tpke

MTA: Q10, Q37, Q46, Q60, X63, X64, X68

Apply at: www.adeccousa.com

For more information: 212-497-5793

We Must Remember

And

We Have To Make Changes

By: C. Harrison/Feb 12, 2014

Today we must observe and remember those that paved the way allowing us to be. Many have sacrifice and burn candles from sun up to sun down. Some have traveled on planes for long hours on our behaves, some had to talk and talk fast; give speeches because, and still others fought, bleed and died just so. So yes, we remember.

Today I am imploring each and all of us to make a change, if not for us then for our future children who will come after we are long gone. They will look back to pattern themselves off what we have done and left behind for them; just like how we are scouring the history books to see what our fore parents did or did not do. We want to leave behind things that can make beacons out of them so they may never fall into the pit falls we have had to endure. So, has we celebrate let us also give thanks and remember.