2008 Calendar of Events
MARCH
- March 7 2008, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Second Annual “Best Ever” Citywide Talent Showcase, Hosted by the Franklin County stand Teams. The talent show will showcase middle and high school youth in three categories: Vocal, Dance 7 Creative Arts. Admission is only $1.00 and all proceeds will be donated to the Dennis Lewis Fund. Place: King Arts Complex Theater, (867 Mt. Vernon Ave.) For auditions: contact: Dwight Hughes @614.257.6300, Ext. 179; or dhughes@cul.org
“Reclaiming Our Community: Cease and Desist Crime Conference”, Sponsored by PREVAIL-RESPECT and Columbus Urban League's Transitions Program. Featuring re-entry experts, local & national principal speakers, great entertainment. CEU's available. Registration required. Admisstion: $25 Adults; $15 Seniors 60 & over; $10 Youth. Place: Columbus Urban League & King Arts Complex, 788 & 867 Mt. Vernon Avenue. Contact: Weslee Pullen @614.257.6300, Ext. 148; or wpullen@cul.org
APRIL
- April 19 & 26, 2008, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“Know Your Money”, Economic Empowerment Classes, Sponsored by the National Urban League in partnership with Honda Financial Services and hosted locally by CUL's Young Professional Association (CULYPA). The goal of this successful program is to give participants an opportunity to develop effective strategies for managing their finances through a series of financial management classes taught by financial experts. Admisstion: $15.00 & up. To register, go to www.nul.org/KYM or contact: Rachelle Randolph @614-372-2291; or rrandolph@cul.org
MAY
- May 31, 2008, 6:00 – 11:00 p.m.
11th Annual Black & White Gala featuring “Cameo”, Hyatt Regency Columbus, 350 North High Street. Contact: Event Hotline at 614-372-2292
JUNE
- June 4, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Young Professional Association (YPA) Annual Meeting, Overview of recent year and election of officers. Contact: president@culypa.org
JULY
2008 National Urban League Annual Conference. Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Contact: http://www.nul.org/
SEPTEMBER
- September 25, 2008, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
ColumbusUrban League 90th Annual Meeting, 788 Mt. Vernon Avenue.
OCTOBER
“Every Wednesday in October” Candidates and Issues Forums.
Fall 2008 (to be announced)
- 33RD Equal Opportunity Day Awards Luncheon.