EYE ON THE COMMUNITY WITH "OLA"

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS

- As you know, the month of February is designated as Black History Month. Below and attached are several events that will be held over the next few days to recognize the contributions of people of African descent.

Emmanuel Baptist Church Black History Month Production: A Celebration of Heritage,

Legacy and Life.

Friday, February 25, 2011, 7:30pm

279 Lafayette Ave. or 36 St. James Pl.

Bklyn

Pastor: Rev. Anthony L. Trufant

African Diaspora Weekend, a celebration of history and culture, Saturday & Sunday, February 26th - 27th (All Services) - Special Invited Speaker: Rev. Dr. Frank Anthony Thomas. Sponsor: Emmanuel Baptist Church. Location information listed above.

Black History Month Celebration Concert at Elim International Fellowship Church featuring Brooklyn Interdenominational Choir, MANIFEST, Elim Cathedral Choir and Special Guests.Sunday, February 27, 2011 - 4:00pm, 20 Madison Street between Classon and Franklin Aves. Admission: FREE!

- Black History Month Celebration

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Teen Challenge Center

444 Clinton Ave.

Bklyn, N.Y.

6:30pm - A representative from the New York City Health Dept. will discuss Nutrition & the African American Community.

7pm - Keynote Speaker: Rev. Dr. Mark V.C. Taylor, Pastor - Church of the Open Door

The event will also feature performances by youngsters in our district.

Sponsors: Olanike Alabi, The 57th A.D. Democratic Organization

- Kings County Civil Court Black History

"Pushing Against the ODDS"

Friday, February 25, 2011

Civil Court - Kings County

141 Livingston St. - Room 306 (Jury Room)

Bklyn

1pm - 2:15pm

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****Finally, recently I joined my predecessor the Honorable Freddie Hamilton along with community residents, representatives from the offices of various elected officials and concerned citizens at the annual meeting of the Child Development Support Corporation (CDSC). As you may know, for the past two years I have partnered with labor, community and political organizations to support the food pantry at CDSC.

I strongly encourage you to support the center as they continue to do fine work in our district. Among other items, I learned about a new technique for growing food without the need for soil or natural sunlight called "HYDROPONICS." CDSC is in the process of constructing a hydroponics grow room at their location. Additionally, they are currently in search of individuals who wish to serve on their Board. For more information, please visit www.cdscnyc.org.

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- "A life is not worth living if it

has no positive impact upon others." - JACKIE ROBINSON

Please feel free to contact me about any issues, either by responding to this email, or by emailing me at olanike.alabi@gmail.com.

OLANIKE "Ola" ALABI
State Committeewoman / District Leader
57th Assembly District