Nov. 19: Quad County Community Forum

THE QUAD COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE'S PROJECT READY PROGRAM invites you to a Community Forum:

THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP:

BRINGING OUR STUDENTS UP TO SPEED?

WHEN: Saturday, November 19th, 2011

WHERE: Quad County Urban League

1685 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Aurora, IL 60505

TIME: 9:30 - 11:30 am*

COST: FREE

*Refreshments will be served from 9:00 - 9:30 am

The purpose of the forum is to assist our community in resolving Academic Achievement as a hot-button issue of mutual concern in a respectful and non-confrontational manner. During the forum participants will:

• Weigh in on three approaches to tackling the gap in Academic Achievement
• Realize the advantages, costs, consequences and trade-offs of each approach
• Develop a common understanding of what is at issue
• Recognize complementary individual and collective actions that can be taken.

This community event is in conjunction with the Midwest Center For Civic Engagement.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact:

Dorletta Payton

Quad County Urban League

(630) 851-2203 ext. 238

Aug 20: Soul Fest in Aurora

The 34th Annual Soulfest and Black Business Expo will be held at May Street Park on Saturday, August 20th from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with proceeds to benefit Citizens for Neighborhood Improvement (CFNI).

“We are pleased to present this annual event for the community,” said CFNI President Lillian Perry. “The events are a show of pride and accomplishment for the City of Aurora.”

The event showcases soul food, music games and prizes for children with a nominal fee of $12 meal ticket costs for adults and kids hot dog plates for $1.50. There is no admission fee for the Soulfest event which is presented in cooperation with the City of Aurora, State Representative Linda Chapa LaVia, Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce, Fox Valley Park District, CFNI Board, Paul and Bill’s Service Station and various other businesses and individuals.

“The Black Business Expo of the event is in conjunction with the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC),” said Perry. “Booth space for businesses wanting to exhibit is available for a cost of $50.” To reserve space, businesses will need to submit $50 via check or money order payable to CFNI at 538 N. May Street, Aurora, IL 60506.

“We view our participation as an important aspect of serving our community and providing African American owned businesses the opportunity to market to an established base of support,” said Sanura Young, President of the QCAACC.

For tickets and additional information, contact Ms. Perry at (630) 896-5431.