Juneteenth celebration set in Chelmsford
Wicked Local
CHELMSFORD The town will hold its first-ever Juneteenth celebration, with performances, presentations, and exhibition of Black-owned businesses, and a commemoration of the end of legalized slavery in the U.S.
The event, organized by the town s Diversity, Racial Equity, and Inclusion Committee, is set for June 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Town Common.
Organizers said volunteers are needed. To learn more, email chelmsford.juneteenth@gmail.com.
About Juneteenth
The Library of Congress notes that Juneteenth is the commemoration of the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation to enslaved people.
On June 19, 1965, Union soldiers arrived in Texas, to announce President Lincoln s proclamation, originally given Jan. 1, 1863.
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NHCHF’s long-term goals are to build a portfolio of three, four and five bedroom houses where residents who have enrolled in programmes, having engaged well with the service, will be housed in HMO encouraging independence and the security of continued support if required.
Residents will also have the chance to gain qualifications and receive support in finding work.
As well as the hostel plans, NHCHF also plans to use the hotel as a community centre.
The function suite and bar room area would be used to provide a community hub and network for residents living in Leslie, while the New Hope Community Church would run a foodbank from within the premises.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Meetings, events
• Trinity United Methodist Church spring rummage sale, May 6, 7, 8. Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. You may bring clothes baskets as totes. Health Department guidelines will be followed. 75 E. High St., Mount Gilead.
• The Friends of the Galion Big Four Depot plan to host Depot Day Galion on Saturday, May 22. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature tours, displays, presentations, discussions, food and mini-train rides.
• The Tomorrow Center Board of Directors will meet on May 17 at 4:30 p.m. in the Miller Center located at 3700 County Road 168 Cardington. It is open to the community. If you wish to be placed on the agenda call 419-718-4242.
HERMISTON â Area Christians are excited about Godâs outreach in the region. To further mobilize the movement, people are invited to attend RE:NEW Gathering with Andrew Palau.
A time of prayer, inspiration, worship and unity, the event is Thursday, May 13, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at New Hope Community Church, 1350 S. Highway 395, Hermiston. There is no admission charge, but people are encouraged to reserve a ticket in advance.
The gathering will include believers from throughout the region who will learn from evangelist Palau and speaker Jose Zayas. Grab your family, friends and coworkers to worship together and find encouragement. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/cityfestGreaterHermiston. To register, go to luispalauassociation.regfox.com/hermiston-renew.