Reading and math program starts today
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, June 21, 2005
The Zeta Epsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is sponsoring its 24th Summer Reading and Math Enrichment Program. The program will be held on weekdays at Booker T. Washington Elementary School beginning today through June 30 from 9 a.m. to noon. This program is open to youth that are currently enrolled in grades K-5.
The overall objective of the program is to provide opportunities for students to engage in reading and math activities for enjoyment, enlightenment and enrichment.
Program activities will include comprehension skills, vocabulary skills, recreational reading, creative expressions (oral and written) storytelling, art expression, educational games, computation, and problem solving. There will be presentations from various resource persons and a cookout on June 25. The program is free. If interested, call 657-6313 or 934-1514. Children can be registered at the Booker T. Washington program site.
L. D. Britt M.D. Scholarship Fund
The L. D. Britt M. D. Scholarship Fund Committee is seeking applicants (individuals and non-profit organizations) for its 2005 Community Service Award. Applications can be obtained by calling 473-3568 for more information.
Saratoga, Philadelphia Civic League
The Saratoga and Philadelphia Civic League will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Lakeview Baptist Church, 635 Brook Ave. The president is Wayne Mitchell. For more information , call 739-0905.
Hall Place to meet today
The Hall Place Community Association will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Farm Fresh meeting room located at Farm Fresh on Main Street. All members and non-members are welcome and this will be a very important meeting.
DBA meeting cancelled
The DBA meeting regularly scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled. The date will be announced later. For more information, call 539-1216.
Reading program at the library
The Suffolk Public Library System is sponsoring the 2005 Summer Reading Program for children of all ages. The theme is &uot;Funtastic Reading.&uot; Children can register for the reading program at Morgan Memorial Library, Bennetts Creek Library, Chuckatuck Library, East Suffolk Library Station and the Suffolk Bookmobile. The Funtastic Reading activities and programs are offered free of charge. The reading program runs now through Aug. 13. Call 934-7686 for more information.
1973 JFK Reunion planned
All alumni of the former John F. Kennedy High School, Class of 1973, interested in a reunion should call Dr. Freddie J. Wiggins at 923-1006.
Senior aerobics offered
Senior aerobics is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Suffolk Senior Center, 350 N. Main St. Betty Cartwright instructs this class, which is free to seniors 55 and over. For more information call the Senior Center at 923-2372.