Fellowship Open honors June M. Perry for exceptional community initiatives The Fellowship Open announced that it has selected June M. Perry (pictured), co-founder of the New Concepts Self-Development, as its honoree for this year's annual charity golf event that will take place on Fri., Aug. 15 at the Silver Spring Country Club. The Fellowship Open is the largest golf tournament of its kind in Wisconsin and supports youth organizations in Milwaukee. Since its inception in 2001, the Fellowship Open has contributed more than $350,000 to more than 35 youth organizations. "We are pleased to honor June Perry at this year's Fellowship Open," said John W. Daniels Jr., chairman of the Fellowship Open and chairman of Quarles & Brady LLP. "No one has done more for this community than June Perry, to encourage young people and create change. She single-handedly has been an enormous force for good in every aspect of human development in this community. Milwaukee owes her a debt of gratitude for her incredible work." Each year the Fellowship Open recognizes a member of the community who is making a difference in the lives of children. Perry, an important civic advocate for more than thirty years, has touched the community in numerous ways. New Concepts Self-Development, the non-profit she co-founded in 1975, now employs over forty (40) social workers and is lauded as one of Milwaukee 's most successful human services agency. In honor of her efforts, Perry has been recognized locally for her contributions by the Black Women's Network, Professional Dimensions and TEMPO. She is nationally acclaimed for her civic contributions and has received the Kraft Foods Essence Award and the Black Administrators in Child Welfare Long Term Leaders Award, one of the highest awards of recognition for social workers. The Fellowship Open selects several organizations each to support and highlight their achievements. The organizations must have a long and consistent record of empowering children and improving character development. The 2008 Fellowship Open will be raising funds for Project Nikki, Asset Builders, Shalom Zone, Inc., and Minority Christian Coaches Association. Selection Committee chairman, Joe Kennedy, stated, "Each year, we are amazed by the remarkable activities of so many people in changing youngsters. There are so many unsung heroes in the community that undertake their efforts simply to make this a better place for everyone. We are proud to acknowledge four remarkable organizations this year." The Fellowship Open board is composed of more than ninety (90) leading members of Milwaukee community, including elected officials, business leaders, attorneys, physicians, educators and media and sports personalities. University of Wisconsin basketball coach Rob Jeter, former Green Bay Packer development director George Koonce, former Milwaukee Brewers CEO Ulice Payne, Quarles & Brady attorney Cory Nettles, and Wisconsin Supreme Court justice Louis Butler are among the prominent figures who participate. The Fellowship Open also has been recognized nationally for its innovative approach to involving youth organizations in its annual event. Achievements include sponsoring youngsters to attend the national Black Enterprise Entrepreneurial Conference, where young people learn the basics of entrepreneurship, and sponsoring programs that impart life skills in order to provide children with insight into a variety of careers and encourage them to pursue their dreams.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
The 84th Division U.S. Army Reserve 5091st Reception Station Alumni Committee is hosting a reunion at 5 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton, 8900 N. Kildeer Ct. , Brown Deer. Tickets ate $35 each, military dress is optional. Contact Harvey Brown at 414-248-2824 or Tim Vanderboom at timv47@yahoo.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
Milwaukee Community Journal presents: "Our Treasures, Our Jewels, Our Women, An Evening of Elegance" which will be held at the Midwest Airlines Center. The reception begins at 5 p.m. and the dinner/program begins at 7 p.m. For more information call the Milwaukee Community Journal at 414-265-5300.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Back-to-School Festival kicks off its 14th year of service with a parade to King Park. The route begins at Washington Park , 4420 W. Vliet Street, and will travel east on Vliet to King Park located at 1531 W. Vliet Street.
 

All are invited to come and participate in the 20th GarveyFest celebration. This year the celebration will be celebrated at 3 different sites. On Tuesday, August 12, activities will commence with a film "Marcus Garvey: Toward Black Nationalism" at the Center Street Library, 2727 W. Fond du Lac Ave. Wednesday, August 13 there will be a tour of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society at 2620 W. Center St., where an exhibit on the UNIA, including a new series of paintings on the UNIA by local artist, Ammar, will open. On Thursday, August 14, Shaka Barak, a representative of the UNIA, will speak on "The Role of Women in the UNIA" at the African American Women's Center at 3020 W. Vliet St.. Friday's program features a panel as "Youth Speak out on Violence" and a Pan-African dinner. All events are free except Wednesday. For more information, please contact Ahmed Mbalia at 414-374-5408 or mbalia@sbcglobal.net.

Summer registration for the MPS 2008-09 school year begins on Monday, August 4. Summer registration is for students who do not have a fall school assignment because they have moved within the city during the summer, are new arrivals to Milwaukee, plan to transfer to MPS from a private or parochial school or have missed earlier enrollment periods. Parents can register students at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.

 

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
Rock Hill M.B.C 1200 West Burleigh St. celebrate the Women in Red Program Pastor Andrew Morgan at 3:30pm

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
We invite you to worship with New Life Fellowship Christian Church 3722 W. Lisbon Ave 10:00 am with Rev C.F. Bays

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Come and celebrate with Rock Hill M.B.C 1200 West Burleigh c/o The Choir Anniversary at 3:30 pm

MONDAY, AUGUST 25
New classes will soon begin to help residents earn a GED or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED). The Social Development Commission will hold two New Student Orientation sessions at their facility at 4041 N. Richards St. The first session will start promptly at 9:30 am and last until 1:00 pm and the second session will begin at 5:00 pm and last until 8:00 pm. There is no need to pre-register. First 7 student will be accepted, call 414-906-2834.
 

Star Karaoke hosted by Penny Smith. Every Sunday night at T-Everglade, 40th & Fond du Lac Ave. Tuesday night at Gene SuperClub, 60th across from Midtown; and Thursday night at Nostalgia II 93rd & Appleton. For booking call (414) 617-2875

 

The 15th Annual Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk will be held on Sat., Oct 4 at Mount Mary College, 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The 2-3 mile Walk starts at 11:00 a.m., followed by food, live emusic, and prizes. Teams and individuals can register online at www.alz.org/sewi/. For more information call (414) 479-8800