BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS
Special activities and programs throughout L.A.

LOS ANGELES – Black History Month 2006 will include numerous programs and activities at City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks facilities in celebration of the contributions of African-Americans, both past and present.

Some events will be held at senior citizen centers and are designed for those who are age 50 or older, while others will be presented at childcare, recreation, and community centers in different parts of the city, and are either for a younger audience, or the whole family.

All programs are free, but those who are interested in attending are encouraged to contact the facility in advance for further information. The public can also call the Recreation and Parks Information Office toll-free at 1 (888) LA PARKS (527-2757).

2/9
1:30 p.m.
Jim Gilliam Senior Citizen Center
4000 S. La Brea Ave.
L.A., 90008
(323) 291-5969
Potluck lunch

2/11
1-4 p.m.
Imperial Courts Recreation Center
2250 E. 114th St.
L.A. 90059
(323) 564-1834
Observance for youth

2/17
2-6 p.m.
South Park
Child Care Center
345 E. 51st St.
L.A., 90011
(213) 847-6744
Salute to Black innovators

2/21
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mount Carmel
Senior Citizen Center
830 W. 70th St.
L.A., 90044
(323) 789-2821
Black History Fest

2/23
6:30-8 p.m.
St. Andrews Recreation Center
8701 St. Andrews Pl.
L.A., 90047
(213) 485-1751
Performances by after school, teen clubs

2/25
TBA
Harvard
Recreation Center
1535 W. 62nd St.
L.A. 90047
(323) 778-2579
Call facility
for information

2/25
TBA
Jordan Downs Recreation Center
9900 S. Grape St.
L.A., 90002
(213) 485-1835
Open house with community information

2/28
3-5 p.m.
Van Nuys Recreation Center
14301 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, 91405
(818) 756-8131
Taste of the South Soul Food Celebration


MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jane Kolb: (213) 928-9294, or cell, (323) 816- 6712
Harvey Drut: (213) 928-9296, or cell, (323) 816-6711