Events
San Joaquin County Women of Color & Man About Town Awards
The African American Chamber of Commerce and Foundation of San Joaquin County will hold its annual Woman of Color and Man About Town Awards Friday, April 4 to recognize influential and inspiring men and women in the community.
Each year, the chamber pays tribute to its honorees that represent a portrait of diversity, integrity, and commitment to the community.
The keynote speaker will be Tammy Wickliffe, a physician assistant from Las Vegas, NV who specializes in wound care. A graduate of Stockton’s Franklin High School and UC Davis, Wickliffe will speak about her experience as a business owner.
City Councilman Michael Tubbs will deliver a salute to the honorees.
Award recipients include: Woman of Color – Eveline Gross Daniel, community member; Shannel Hawkins, campus leader, University of the Pacific; Dorothy L. Jones, community and social justice activist; Esperanza Vielma, Founder and CEO of the Small Business Association of California; and Jean Winston, administrative assistant, African American Chamber of Commerce of San Joaquin County.
Man About Town – Richard James Black Jr., founder and CEO of Point of No Return Transitional Living Homes; Thurnell Clayton Jr., founder and pastor of New Life Worship Center Church of God in Christ; Michael Patrick Duffy, president and CEO of Financial Center Credit Union; Tony Fitch, EOPS counselor, San Joaquin Delta College; Reginal Nichols, salon owner and cosmetologist; and Terence West, director, San Joaquin County Community Social Services-Taft Community Center.
Also, Special Youth Recognition will be given to Franklin Jarrid Leon Anfield, Franklin High School graduate; Anthony Baker, senior at Edison High School; Dara LaShaun Overton, senior at Lincoln Highl; and Marionne Roe, senior at Stagg High.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Best Western Heritage Hotel, 111 E. March Lane in Stockton. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door, $25 for youth 16 and under, $90 for couples and $45 for chamber members.
For more information, call Dr. Willie Douglas at (209) 401-4754 or Paulette Amous-Gross at (209) 320-5564.
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Big God Ministry Gives Away Toys in Marin City
Pastor Hall also gave a message of encouragement to the crowd, thanking Jesus for the “best year of their lives.” He asked each of the children what they wanted to be when they grow up.
By Godfrey Lee
Big God Ministries, pastored by David Hall, gave toys to the children in Marin City on Monday, Dec. 15, on the lawn near the corner of Drake Avenue and Donahue Street.
Pastor Hall also gave a message of encouragement to the crowd, thanking Jesus for the “best year of their lives.” He asked each of the children what they wanted to be when they grew up.
Around 75 parents and children were there to receive the presents, which consisted mainly of Gideon Bibles, Cat in the Hat pillows, Barbie dolls, Tonka trucks, and Lego building sets.
A half dozen volunteers from the Big God Ministry, including Donnie Roary, helped to set up the tables for the toy giveaway. The worship music was sung by Ruby Friedman, Keri Carpenter, and Jake Monaghan, who also played the accordion.
Big God Ministries meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at the Mill Valley Community Center, 180 Camino Alto, Mill Valley, CA Their phone number is (415) 797-2567.
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