The Grant African Methodist Episcopal Lay Organization will present its final installment of its Jazz Vespers services July 26, 3:50 p.m., at Grant AME Church, 10435 S. Central Ave., Los Angeles. A reception will take place after the service. Jazz Vespers is a contemporary afternoon worship service to fulfill the organization's objective of evangelism. The music of jazz is incorporated into the service to reach a new group of worshippers and to provide our regular congregants a different worship experience. Elaine M. Fletcher-Thompson will be the speaker and trumpeter Leslie Drayton and Fun will perform. Admission is free and open to all.
More info: (323) 564-1151, Grant AME Church
Cricket kicks off day one of a five-day celebration of Jamaica's 47th independence.
More info: leogilling@thegillingagency.com
Day two of the celebration of Jamaica's 47th independence.
More info: Patrick Williams (310) 674-7700
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites 1st and 2nd graders to discover the wonders of slime — and much more — during the weeklong Science at the Seashore program, "Galloping Snails and Other Fishy Tales." Participants will get close-up views of sea snails "galloping" and other seashore animals in the laboratory, aquarium and along the surrounding shoreline. Children will create their own storybooks, go crab fishing, and make records of their daily discoveries. The program takes place Aug. 3 through Aug. 7, 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $85 and includes a Science at the Seashore T-shirt. The museum is at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro.
More info: (310) 548-7562, www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Day three celebration of Jamaica's 47th independence — dialogue with Dian Holland, JTB Business Development Manager-Western USA
More info: Don and Audrey Coley (310) 672-7474, www.coleyscuisine.com
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium invites the public to join them to search for the great whales that visit the West Coast during the summer. Researchers believe there are only about 10,000 blue whales in the world and about 2,000 of them congregate each summer off the California coast to feed in nutrient-rich waters. Guests will board a 90-foot yacht Aug. 8, 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $30 and reservations are required. The museum is located at 3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro.
More info: (310) 548-7562, www.cabrillomarineaquarium.org
Day four celebration of Jamaica's 47th independence. Live entertainment and food.
More info: Don and Audrey Coley (310) 761-4944, www.coleyscuisine.com
Day five celebration of Jamaica's 47th independence. Bring your entire family for a fun day in the park. Festivities include soccer match, games for kids, food and entertainment.
More info: Lyndon Johnson (Carib Press) (323) 508-2626, lyndon.johnson@caribpress.com
Click here to download PDF flyer.
A celebration of Caribbean heritage with a summer pool party.
More info: Lyndon Johnson (Carib Press) (323) 508-2626, lyndon.johnson@caribpress.com
Click here to download PDF flyer.
A 2-part training on how to use Flip Camera to get your message out — The LA Media Reform Group, a project of California Common Cause, and the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College are pleased to present a hands-on workshop to teach community organizations and non-profits (in teams of 2 or 3 members each) how to make and distribute video shorts for social justice and progressive social change. The training will take place on two Saturdays in August, at Occidental College, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California.
Day 1: Saturday, August 22, 2009 from 11:00am - 3:00pm Getting Started (Pre-production and planning for filming)
Day 2: Saturday, August 29, 2009 from 11:00am - 3:00pm Putting It Together (Editing and distribution)
More info: http://commoncause.org/lamediareform / video: http://is.gd/1HMGi
Cost: $65.00. Cost is per team (2-3 individuals) and does not include the camera. Register by August 15.
KRST Unity Center is sponsoring a free workshop for senior homeowners (ages 62 and older) to increase their cash flow for life and eliminate mortgage payments. The workshop will provide information from this federally regulated program on how to increase monthly cash flow to pay for medical expenses, receive home care home improvements, and pay for long-term care insurance. The workshop will be held every Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m., in the Hall of Maat, 7825 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. Participants should register because seating is limited. Speakers will be the Rev. E. Jay Pierce and "Mr. Happy" Howard Eley.
More info: (310) 770-7104
Longtime community activist Lita Herron hosts "Gang Talk with Sister Herron," Thursdays, 6 to 6:30 p.m., on KTYM-AM 1460. The show will address the impact of gangs and violence on families and communities.
W.I.T.N.E.S.S. BOOK CLUB — Women Inspired Through Networking Elements Sister to Sister is a literary ministry that reaches beyond the boundaries of an ordinary book club. Women from all backgrounds come together to fellowship, network and challenge each other to move higher in God. The club meets the 4th Friday of every month. This month's meeting will be July 24, 7 p.m., at 400 Corporate Pointe, Suite 595, Culver City. .
More info: (310) 686-1860, www.witnessbookclub.com
More info: (323) 383-6145
Leimert Park's Eso Won Bookstore presents this program every third Saturday of the month, 2 to 3 p.m. Children of all ages are welcomed. The bookstore is at 4331 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles.
More info: (323) 290-1048, Eso Won Bookstore
