Harry Belafonte at St. Sabina
Legendary actor, singer and Civil Rights advocate Harry Belafonte will kick off St. Sabinas 2012 African American Speaking Series Feb. 10. A book signing will follow. (Photo Credit: David Shankbone)
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Faith Community of St. Sabina, 1210 West 78th Place, Chicago
Cost: $20
Contact: 773.483.4300
Info: www.saintsabina.org
Legendary Songstress: A Tribute to Vesta Williams
The life of the late singer Vesta Williams will be celebrated through song featuring Angela Winbush, Regina Belle, Shirley Murdock and Miki Howard.
Date: Friday, February 10, 2012
Time: 6:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.
Location: UIC Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago
Cost: $45-60
Info:uicforum.uic.edu, dacitientertainment.com
Valentine's Love Affair: The Isley Brothers & Chrisette MicheleDate: Saturday, February 11, 2012
Time: 8:00 p.m.12:00 a.m.
Location: Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State Street, Chicago
Cost: $60-$100
Contact:312-462-6300Info:thechicagotheatre.com
Free Tax Preparation
The AKArama Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Center for Economic Progress will be holding free tax preparation services for individuals who meet income requirements.
Requirements:
- Families (more than one person in home) with incomes of less than $50,000
- Individuals with incomes of less than $25,000
Required Documents:
- All W-2s and 1099s (if any)
- Social Security Cards or Individual Taxpayer
- Identification Numbers (ITIN) for all family members
- Valid photo ID
- Copy of last years tax return, if available
- Bank Account Number and Routing Number to direct deposit your refund
- Property tax bill
- Amount spent on college expenses
Times: Monday, Feb. 13: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 15: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 18: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: AKArama Community Service Center, 6220 S. Ingleside (2 Blocks East of Cottage Grove), Chicago
Cost: Free
Info: akamobiletaxes.eventbrite.com
Free basic computer classes
Rich Township is offering free basic computer skills classes for adults and senior citizens. Two classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Leonard Robinson Family Services Center in Richton Park. Participants will learn basic computer skills, internet skills, resume building skills, and more. Classes are open only to residents of Rich Township.
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Location: Leonard Robinson Family Services Center, 22013 Governors Highway, Richton Park, IL
Cost: Free
Contact: Mark Mason or Joe Moran at 708-748-6722.
JEWEL-OSCO Celebrates Black History MonthJEWEL-OSCO will celebrate Black History Month this February with its 13th annual A Taste of Black History program, a month-long initiative to honor the contributions of JEWEL-OSCOs African-American vendors and help them build on their success in the retail food business.
Celebrations and tastings throughout the month of February at select JEWEL-OSCO stores will give customers an opportunity to become more familiar with the companys African-American vendor product offerings. These events are open to the public and will take place at the following locations:
Date Time Location
Thursday, February 9 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 763 E. 162nd St. (South Holland, Ill.)
Saturday, February 11 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 9400 S. Ashland
Sunday, February 12 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 1655 E.95th St.
Monday, February 13 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 443 E. 34th St.
Saturday, February 18 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 17705 S. Ashland (Homewood, Ill.)
Sunday, February 19 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 11730 S. Marshfield
Monday, February 20 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 87 W. 87th St.
Sunday, February 26 11:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 1655 E. 95th St.
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