Source: Tom Grill / Getty
Here are some local events that are happening over this weekend. To see more and to post your own go to our Community Calendar and let us help you get the word out….. CLICK HERE
| Junteenth Celebration 2016 | |
| Event Date: | 06/18/2016 |
| Event Time: | 12:00 pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | New Overpeck Park |
| Address Line 1: | 40 Fort Lee Rd |
| City, State, Zip: | Leonia, NJ 07605 |
| Event Description: | On June 18, 2016, the Juneteenth Celebration for Bergen County Committee is sponsoring a special event to celebrate the 151st Anniversary of Juneteenth. Juneteenth is a celebration where honor and respect is paid for the suffering of enslavement of African Americans and its aftermath.
Activities: Entertainment, food, children’s games, cultural and historical displays, vendors, exhibitors, family reunions, tour’s of slave cemetery and Martin Luther King Statue, and Jazz under the stars featuring Jazzy Bear. |
| Event Contact: | Shelley Washington |
| Event Contact Number: | 2013627858 |
| Book and Clothing Launch | |
| Event Date: | 06/18/2016 |
| Event Time: | 2:00 pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | eEagle Ministries International |
| Address Line 1: | 3745 Wake Forest Hwy |
| City, State, Zip: | Durham, NC, 27703 |
| Event Description: | Book and Clothing Launch Celebration. Free event open to the public. There will be fashion show, door prizes, food, fellowship and fun. |
| Event Contact: | Lady Gladys |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-808-2490 |
| Clothes Giveaway | |
| Event Date: | 06/18/2016 |
| Event Time: | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | True Love Church International |
| Address Line 1: | 625 Kellam Drive |
| City, State, Zip: | Fayetteville, NC ,28311 |
| Event Description: | Clothes giveaway for families in need. We will also have hot dogs and much more |
| Event Contact: | — |
| Event Contact Number: | 9108490113 |
| Streams From The River | |
| Event Date: | 06/17/2016 |
| Event Time: | 7pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Kings Court Ministries |
| Address Line 1: | 209 N. Broad Street |
| City, State, Zip: | Fayetteville, NC |
| Event Description: | Streams From The River is Above Reproach Ministries premier Prophetic Conference! Come expecting to be thrust forward into your prophetic destiny! This conference is a birthing chamber where stagnation and infertility ceases; new mantles are released; gifts are imparted, and revival begins! Don’t miss any of the equipping sessions! Don’t miss the School of the Prophet mini-session or the prophetic presbytery!!! |
| Event Contact: | Tracy Pelt |
| Event Contact Number: | (910)236-9231 |
| A DANCE IN THE COMMUNITY, A PLACE IN THE UNITY | |
| Event Date: | 06/19/2016 |
| Event Time: | 4:30-7:30 |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | The Teen Center |
| Address Line 1: | 721 North Raleigh Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27610 |
| City, State, Zip: | Raleigh, NC 27610 |
| Event Description: | BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE TRIANGLE
“Empowering Our Youth One Heart At A Time” ONSITE ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE • Line Dancing (For Adults) • Youth Group Dance Performances-Rehearsals TBD (Group Dancers will perform to music by Kirk Franklin & Donnie Mcclurkin) • Youth Dance Competition • Face Painting • Interactive Inflatables (For Kids and Adults) Giveaways and more… *Meet/Learn of established youth organizations/businesses making a difference in our community* THE FESTIVAL COST TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IS FREE Register to be a BIG Mentor on site and be automatically entered into the Ultimate “Summer Sensation” Giveaway COST: Free/Festival Registration Encouraged Registration forms available at The Teen Center, Girls and Boys Club(N Ral.Blvd.) or http://www.bbbstriangle.org For more information contact Bonita Lewis 919-928-7676 |
| Event Contact: | Bonita Lewis |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-928-7676 |
| COVENANT CRUSADE | |
| Event Date: | 06/17/2016 – 06/19/2016 |
| Event Time: | 7.00 PM |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | DIVINE REVELATION INTERNATIONAL CHURCH OF CHRIST |
| Address Line 1: | 3209 GRESHAM LAKE RD. SUITE 150 |
| City, State, Zip: | RALEIGH, NC, 27615 |
| Event Description: | COVENANT CRUSADE. Featuring: Prophet Shamar Bennett, Bishop Benjamin Williams, HOST: Pastors Ola and Grace Oyegunwa. Dates: 06/17/16 @ 7.00pm, Two Sessions on 06/18/16 @ 10.00am and @ 7.00pm, 06/19/16 @ 10.00am |
| Event Contact: | CHRIS ISIJOLA |
| Event Contact Number: | (919) 880-4619 |
| Men’s Day Celebration | |
| Event Date: | June 19, 2016 |
| Event Time: | 8:00 AM & 10:45 AM…(Sunday) |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Corinth United Church Of Christ/ 919-556-1810 |
| Address Line 1: | 7900 Zebulon Road |
| City, State, Zip: | Youngsville, NC 27596 |
| Event Description: | “Men Of Prayer, Power & Purpose”
..Seek- Hear – Obey…”Mark 11:23-24 1. EVENT….( 8:00 am) Corinth U.C.C. Celebrates… Men’s Day.. (June 19, 2016) .8:00 am Fellowship Breakfast: Speaker: Minister Ronald Clifton..(Mt. Hebron UHC..Louisburg, NC)2. EVENT…. (10:45 AM) 10:45 Worship Service: Speaker: Pastor Rev. Anthony (Tony) Harris Grater new Life FCC..Wake Forest, NC |
| Event Contact: | Bro. Charles Jones (CJ) |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-793-8322..( church…919-556-1810) |
| : | Free Health Fair at Faucette Memorial |
| Event Date: | 06/18/2016 |
| Event Time: | 10 Am- 3pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Faucette Memorial |
| Address Line 1: | 2124 Charles street |
| City, State, Zip: | Durham,NC |
| Event Description: | know your numbers
Event to include: Professional speakers on topics of Diabetes,High Blood Pressure ,Hiv/AIDS,nutrition,and Men/Woman health. Also break out sessions will include Bloodsugar testing,vision,Blood Pressure, and weights.Lunch to be served-Please contact Judy Mceachern at (919) 265-8377 for pick up if needed. |
| Event Contact: | Jessie Mayshack |
| Event Contact Number: | 919 257-3106 |
| Non-Denominational Church Convention | |
| Event Date: | 06/18-19/2016 |
| Event Time: | 9am-4pm 6/18; 8am-11am 6/19 |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Hilton Garden Inn |
| Address Line 1: | 3920 Arrow Drive |
| City, State, Zip: | Raleigh, NC 27612 |
| Event Description: | The Fellowship of Churches Hosts our 3rd Annual Non-Denominational Church Convention, with the theme “Taking Your Rightful Place In God”. The Convention consists of different speakers, speaking on “Taking Your Rightful Place In God” in the Father, in the Son, and in the Holy Spirit. On Saturday, 6/18, the Convention will consist of three sessions, each session for an hour and a half, starting at 9 am. Lunch will also be provided. The Convention will conclude Sunday, 6/19 at 8 am. |
| Event Contact: | Apostle Blonny Aycock, The New Church of Christ, Faison NC |
| Event Contact Number: | 910-441-9695 |
| Vacation Bible School – “I’ve Got Talent!” | |
| Event Date: | 07/18/2016 – 07/22/2016 |
| Event Time: | 6pm |
| Is this event FREE?: | YES |
| Venue Name: | Saint James Baptist Church |
| Address Line 1: | 1305 West Club Blvd |
| City, State, Zip: | Durham, NC 27705 |
| Event Description: | We welcome you to Vacation Bible School as we discuss “I’ve Got Talent!” showcasing my work for Jesus. Light snack will be provided and all ages are welcome. For more information and transportation needs please contact us! |
| Event Contact: | Church Admin |
| Event Contact Number: | 919-286-3680 |
