Thursday, August 1, 2002
Federal Relations committee cordially invites you to attend a luncheon/U.S. Senate Candidate Forum featuring John Cornyn –Texas Attorney General and former mayor, city of Dallas Ron Kirk. The U.S. Senate Candidate Forum is from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Houstonian at 111 N. Post Oak. Call 713/844-3623 for more information.

Friday, August 2, 2002
Evan E. Worthing class of 1972 is being called upon to celebrate and reminisce 30 years of life without high school. The events start August 2-4, 2002. There will be a dance held at Willowisp Country Club from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 14502 Fondren Road, Missouri City, TX. The picnic will be held August 3, 2002 from 12:00p.m. to 6:00p.m. at Bear Creek Park 3535 War Memorial Drive, Houston, TX. The church service will be held August 4, 2002 beginning at 9:45 a.m. at Cloverland Church of Christ 11903 Scott, Houston. The planning meetings are held at Sunnyside Multi-Service Center, 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Call 713/ 273-3160 for more information.

Friday, August 5, 2002
Join Houston Council Member Carroll Robinson and Harris County Democratic Party Chair Sue Schechter at noon for lunch at R. J. Rib Joint, at 2515 Riverside. Call 713/521-9601 for more information.

Friday, August 9, 2002
Forest Brook Mighty Jaguars and M.B. Smiley Golden Eagles will combine together their 20th class reunion. The events will take place from August 9 -11, 2002. On Friday there will be a mixer and Saturday there will be a banquet at the U of H Hilton Hotel, 4800 Calhoun from 7:00p.m. to 12:00 midnight. The attire will be semi formal to formal. On Sunday there will be worship and a picnic at the Tom Bass Park at 12:00 noon. Call 281/590-8159 for more information.

Saturday, September 7, 2002
The NAACP will have a Pre-Mobilization Conference, at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20001. Call 202/737-1234 for more information.

Saturday, September 14, 2002
Houston Symphony kicks off the season with an unforgettable opening night concert and a gala at Jones Hall. Houston Symphony Music Director Hans Graf will lead the orchestra in the first performance of 2002-2003 season, followed by an elegant black-tie gala at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts. Call 713/344-5614 for more information.

Friday, September 27, 2002
The 16th Annual Houston Caribbean Carnival Festival will take place September 27-29, 2002, in downtown Houston. The organizers have also announced a series of happy hours titled “A Display of Caribbean Gems,” begin on June 20, 2002, and will continue throughout the summer until Thursday, September 26, 2002. The happy hours will take place at the newly opened Club Negril, 9344 Richmond Avenue. Call 832/277-1222 for more information.

Saturday, September 28, 2002
The American Cancer Society and the United Way of the Texas Gulf Coast will have their making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a 4.5 mile walk. Located at the Robertson Stadium on the University of Houston Main Campus. The registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the walk begins at 9:00 a.m. Funds are raised through pledges and donations. Call 877/606-9255 for more information.

Sunday, November 17,2002
Phillis Wheatley Metropolitan Alumni and Ex- Students Association, invite all alumni to join in the preparation of the Phillis Wheatley 75th Anniversary Celebration, November 14-17, 2002 in Houston, Texas at the Sheraton Houston Brookhollow Hotel, 3000 North Loop West. All classes may send representatives to the meetings; they will be given detailed information to bring back to your class meetings. Meetings are tentatively being held at Pleasant Hill Village Retirement Center, 3814 Lyons every second Saturday from 1p.m. to 3p.m. Call 281/ 449- 7409 for more information.

February 4, 2003
The Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition will have their Senior Day 2003 at the capitol Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol in Austin. Call Lynda Ender for help in planning a group trip at lender@scgd.org or 214/ 823-5700, ext.227 for more information.

Monday, October 28, 2002
The Business and Community Council of North Harris Montgomery Community College District will host the college’s 16th annual Small Business Awards Banquet. The small Business Awards recognize small businesses in North Harris and Montgomery counties that make an impact on our community and our economy. This year they will honor five entrepreneurs, one from each of the regions served by the college district’s five campuses; Kingwood College, Cy-fair College, Montgomery College, Tomball College and North Harris College. To qualify, the companies must be independent, privately held corporations; partnerships or proprietorships located in North Harris or Montgomery counties. Anyone may submit nominations, vendors, customers, friends or business associates. Self-nominations are welcomed. Call 281/ 260 - 3174 for more information.

Thursday, October 24, 2002
The Texas Legislative Black Caucus will host the TLBC Golf Classic 2002, at Forest Creek Golf Course located at 99 Twin Ridge Parkway Round Rock, Texas. The registration begins at 7:00 a.m., the shotgun start at 8:00 a.m., from 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. the luncheon and the recognition ceremony will take place. Call 512/388-2874 for more information.

The Texas Senior Advocacy Coalition will have their Senior Day 2003 at the capitol Tuesday, February 4, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol in Austin. Call Lynda Ender for help in planning a group trip at lender@scgd.org or 214/ 823-5700, ext.227 for more information.

“Looking For Miss Wheatleys”
Are you a former Miss Wheatley? Do you know a former Miss Wheatley? The Phillis Wheatley High School foundation is searching for Miss Wheatleys for the years: 1938, 1962, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1977, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992 and 1993. Call 713/ 697-8393 Phillis Wheatley High School foundation if you know the names or for more information.

Small Business Awards recognize small businesses in North Harris and Montgomery counties that make an impact on our community and our economy. This year we will honor five entrepreneurs, one from each of the regions served by the college district’s five campuses; Kingwood College, Cy-fair College, Montgomery College, Tomball College and North Harris College. To qualify the companies must be independent, privately held corporations; partnerships or proprietorships located in North Harris or Montgomery counties. Anyone may submit nominations, vendors, customers, friends or business associates. Self-nominations are welcomed. Call 281/260-3174 for more additional information regarding the award nomination process or about the banquet please call the North Harris Montgomery Community College district Small Business Development Center.