Items of Importance

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Tuesday, March 10^th  - First Presbyterian Dialogue Group

Research around the disparity of the number of minorities as compared to the general population in our jails and the possibility of adding Black History to the curriculum in our schools continues. If you have data that would help the group make an informed decision about how to address these issues, you would be welcome.

 The session begins at 6:30 pm in the Museum of the First Presbyterian Church downtown.  Enter the church on First Avenue across from the CB&T parking garage between 11^th and 12^th Streets. 

Contact: H. Berrien Zettler 706-324-6363

 Wednesday, March 11 - Race Relations Breakfast,

The Race Relations Breakfasts are held at Ruth Ann's on Veterans Parkway. Breakfast begins at 7:25am and you are encouraged to bring a friend with you. $6.00 is asked of regular members.  First timers and visitors are our guests.

Contact: Lee Brantley  706-324-6471

 Friday, March 6 (today) a gourmet soup supper supports Infuslon project

 Vicky Partin, chair of Study Circles and Youth for One Columbus is seeking support for Infusion, CVEM's youth leadership program.  Your support of this event is encouraged.  

 

The Phenix City Central High School Musical Theater presents 

"the many faces of hunger"  

Friday, March 6, 2009

7:00 pm

St. Luke United Methodist Church

Stockwell Hall

1104 Second Avenue

$10.00 donation and a can of soup or stew 

Contact: Vicky Partin 706-327-0400

DOWN THEROAD

"My Challenge With Race" celebrates anniversary

On March 25 (the fourth Wednesday) One Columbus will celebrate the anniversary of the special series of presentations by individuals who  have shared their experiences with race.

This anniversary will be a special moment in the history of the Race Relations Breakfasts program.  Plan now to attend.     

Thursday, April 30 - Second Diversity Forum

Following the very successful Inaugural Diversity Forum, WTVM-TV announced that the second in the series will take place on Thursday, April 30, at 7:00pm at the RiverCenter.  You need to register now (name, telephone number and email address) if you plan to be in the audience at onecolumbus4@msn.com. Seating is limited.      

Sponsorship opportunities are now available. Call Lee Brantley at 706-494-5400

or Jorge Vega at 706-243-6235.