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Zane, the Erotic Fiction Author...coming to Durham

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:38:00 +0000

What: Zane, the Erotic Fiction Author...coming to Durham

When: Sunday, July 15, 4:00 PM

Where: The Know Bookstore, 2520 Fayetteville Street, 919-682-7223

Event Description: Zane, the author of Erotic Fiction is coming to The Know Bookstore and Restaurant located at 2520 Fayetteville Street in Durham on Sunday, July 15 at 4pm.

She will be speaking and signing her new book, The G-Spot (must be purchased at The Know Bookstore) at time of event. The Bookstore will also have dinner available for purchase.

Kappas of Durham Foundation "FORE THE YOUTH GOLF TOURNAMENT" Flyer

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:54:00 +0000

OUR MISSION

To provide leadership in community education, mentorship, educational philanthropy and social causes to the benefit of the Durham community at large.

Why Support the Foundation?

The Foundation participates in community activities in the Durham community, but with emphasis on African-American male activities. These activities are demanding in their requirement for human and financial resources. Thus, the Foundation, recognizing the human need established programs to address these needs.

Beautillion Educational Assistance Program

The Annual Beautillion Militaire Leadership Training and Educational Assistance program has awarded almost $500,000 in educational assistance to deserving high school students from the Durham community for the past 22 years. This program received national recognition in "Vibe" Magazine – September 1999 issue.

The Big Brother/Little Brothers Mentoring Program

This initiative focuses on mentoring, tutoring and computer training at R.N. Harris Elementary School. The program is conducted every Thursday during the school year. This program increases the extent that African-American males are exposed to positive role models; enhance the meaningful involvement of the foundation in the education of African-American males to form a network of peer support for school success and positive social development.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Croasdaile Country Club

3800 Farm Gate Avenue

Durham , NC

Monday, July 9^th

11:30 A.M. - Registration

Buy strings, mulligans, & raffle tickets

Driving range open

12:30 P.M. - Shotgun Start

Longest Drive, Closest-to-the-Pin

Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & Last Place

5:30 P.M. - 19th Hole Awards Barbecue

A hearty NC Barbecue dinner, beverages,

Awards, prizes, raffle, auction, and more!

ENTRY INFORMATION

Corporate Participant - Cost: $500.00

Reserve hole or tee signage at the Tournament

Entry for one foursome in the Tournament

4 Invitations to the 19th hole awards barbecue

Recognition of corporate participation

Door prizes for participants

Private Foursome - Cost: $300.00

($75.00 per team member)

Entry for one foursome in the Tournament

4 Invitations to the 19th hole awards barbecue

Door prizes

FORMAT

There will be five ability-based flights for male foursomes and one flight for female foursomes. Play will follow a four person superball format where each person hits off the tee and the best shot is selected. Then each player hits from that position and the best shot is selected. This procedure is followed until the ball is holed.

AWARDS AND PRIZES

Awards and prizes will be presented to the winning teams and to individuals for the best shots on selected holes – longest drive, closest to the pin, etc. Also, a raffle will be held for valuable prizes.

CAPTAIN'S CHOICE ENTRY FORM

For Tournament information, please contact

Tournament Committee Chairman, Reese Carson III

919-599-0196

Raleigh North Carolina: A&T State University Alumni- “A Blue & Gold Summer Night"

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:07:00 +0000

North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc

Raleigh – Wake Chapter

"A Blue & Gold Summer Night"

Fundraiser Dance

North Carolina A&T State University Alumni Association, Inc

Raleigh – Wake Chapter

"A Blue & Gold Summer Night"

Fundraiser Dance

Friday, June 22, 2007, 7PM

The Cardinal Club

Semi-Formal Attire

Contact Terre Gill @ 919-876-0714

Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, June 23, 2007
Hedingham Golf Club
Contact Larry Atkinson @ 919-217-0015

http://www.raleighwakeaggiealumni.org

Raleigh,NC Social Events

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:29:00 +0000

The Newest Raleigh Meetup Groups:

Uniendo Salvadorenos/Salvadorean United

The Triangle Food Allergy/Sensitivity Support Group

N. Raleigh/Wake Forest Real Estate Buying & Investing Group!

Educational Marketing Seminars for Small Businesses

The Raleigh Hebrew Language Meetup Group

Adventurous Foodies of Wake County!

Durham 9/11 Public Response

Business Interchange Networking Group (BING)

Shifting Gears Road Rally & Auto Show (for MADD)

The Cary Knitting and Fiber Arts Group

Raleigh Area Adoption Meetup Group

Chapel Hill Mom/Baby Meetup

Spanish Homebuyers Grupo Meetup

Terps fans in Carolina

The Garner Motorcycle Riders Meetup Group

The Divorce Recovery Coach's Phone-in Support Group

The Cary Baltimore Ravens Meetup Group

The Triangle Sushi & Sake Club

The Durham The Beatles Meetup Group

The Triangle Dave Matthews Band Meetup Group

This Week's Meetups

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

9:00 AM

Tai Chi: North Raleigh Tai Chi Chuan Meetup

10:00 AM

Business Strategy and Networking: Coffee and Contacts:...

5:00 PM

Libertarian Party: Public Hearing on Annexation

Wine: FREE Tasting @ Chapel Hill Wine Company

5:45 PM

Roller Skating: Outdoor skate with TSC

6:00 PM

Scrabble: The Durham Scrabble Meetup

Social Networking: Meet & Greet with 20/30 group at B...

Volleyball: Wednesday @ Lake Crabtree

6:30 PM

Singles: 40's-50's Happy Hour at Tir Na Nog

Social Networking: Summer sand Volleyball

Social Networking: Triangle Blogging & Social Networke...

7:00 PM

Democratic Party: The Raleigh Democratic Party June Meetup

Hiking: Evening hike: Lake Johnson Park

John Kerry: The Raleigh Grassroots Activist June Meetup

Martial Arts: Karate for Beginners (every Wed)

MySQL: The Raleigh MySQL June Meetup

Playgroup: Mom's Night Out-Paint Your Pot!

Progressive Democrats of America: 30 minute Documentar...

Singles: Meet and Greet at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse

Social Networking: Book Discussion- The Glass Castle: ...

Social Networking: Random Sushi Night

Writers: The Durham Writers June Meetup

7:30 PM

Bellydance: Continuation of Egyptian Belly Dance Serie...

Hiking: Brisk Hike Series: Hiking & Birding at Hemlock...

8:00 PM

Dining Out: Karaoke at The Piper's Tavern

Peak Oil: NC Powerdown Triangle Peak Oil Group June Meetup

Poker: The Raleigh Poker Meetup

8:45 PM

New In Town: Karaoke & Dinner @ Pipers Tavern

9:30 PM

Social Networking: Karaoke @ Napper Tandy's

Thursday, June 14, 2007

8:00 AM

Personal Watercraft: Morning on the Eno

10:00 AM

Small Business: Free Open Seat Leads Group

12:30 PM

Women's Social: Lunch with the Ladies!

2:00 PM

New and Expecting Parents: coffee talk

4:45 PM

Adventure Racing: Bike and Paddle

5:30 PM

Personal Watercraft: Lake Crabtree Kayak

6:00 PM

Adventure Racing: Beginner Endurance Ride

Adventurers: American Graffiti - Movie at Koka Booth A...

Writers: Penwize: A Writing Community Meetup

6:30 PM

Card Making: Techniques Class

Hiking: SLOW Hike - Hiking laps at Yates Mill

Libertarian Party: Triangle-area Libertarian Party Mee...

Movie Fans: Thursday night movie

Singles: Thursday night movie

Singles: Dinner at Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant

Social Networking: Spanky's Resturant

Television Production: Pitch Your Script - To Be Aired...

Writers: Pitch Your Script - To Be Aired on TV

6:45 PM

Couples: Koka Amphitheatre: American Graffiti

7:00 PM

Anime: The Triangle Anime June Meetup

Arabic Language: Arabic language group

Bible Study: The West Cary/Morrisville Bible Study Meetup

Dining Out: 518 West Italian Cafe ~ Glenwood South!

Divorce Support: The Apex Divorce Support June Meetup

Hiking: REI's "Hiking the NC Mountains Slideshow Prese...

Indie Film: American Graffiti

Italian Language: Monthly Dinner

New In Town: Picnic and Movie By Moonlight - American ...

Sci-Fi/Fantasy: The Raleigh-Durham Science Fiction May...

Singles: 20s/30s Happy Hour @ Champps in South Point

Singles: Single Mingle at 1705 PRIME

Singles: Single Mingle at 1705 PRIME.....

Social Networking: Movies By Moonlight - American Graffiti

Tennis: Thursday Tennis at Lions Park

Vegan: The Raleigh-Durham Vegan June Meetup

Vegetarian: The Durham-Chapel Hill Vegetarian June Meetup

Waterski: The Triangle Waterski Fanatics!!! June Meetup

Women's Social: Koka Ampitheater MOVIE NIGHT!

Yoga: NE Chapel Hill / SW Durham - Group Yoga Practice...

7:15 PM

Shamanism: Special Event: Meeting of the Dream Group

7:30 PM

Consciousness: Threads Of Oneness Celebration Thursday...

Ken Wilber: Authentic Ground Meetup June Meetup

Metaphysics: Threads of Oneness (Celebration and Concert)

Mutts: June Meetup @ Millbrook!

8:00 PM

New In Town: Theater Show "Blith Spirit" @ Kennedy The...

9:00 PM

Salsa: Free Salsa Lessons @ Red Room

Friday, June 15, 2007

7:30 AM

Cashflow: Weekly game Cary Friday 6/15/07 7:30 AM

9:00 AM

Tai Chi: Tai Chi Chuan for Women

10:30 AM

Playgroup: Playground outing at R.S. "Dad" Dunham Park

12:30 PM

Women's Social: Lunch at the NC Museum of Art

3:30 PM

Chess: North Raleigh Chess for Kids Meetup

5:00 PM

Hiking: 2 night Camping Trip: Grayson Highlands State ...

Scrapbooking: Archivers Crop - Scrap Mania!

6:00 PM

Rock Climbing: Yosemite & Tuolumne 4 day trip

Singles: A STEPP UP: PIG PICKIN', SOCIALIZING, DRINKIN...

6:15 PM

Writers: Homer Hickam, Author of October Sky, at Quail...

6:30 PM

Hiking: Evening walk in Chapel Hill (sorry, no music!)

Korean Language: The still figuring out Meetup meetup.

Republican Party: The Triangle Republicans June Meetup

6:45 PM

Fitness: Evening Walk - June 15

7:00 PM

Bible Study: June 15 - Friday Night Fellowship and Bib...

Boardgames: Fri Night Games

Boston Red Sox: Mr. Nice Guy Barry Bonds

Entrepreneur: The Fayetteville Entrepreneur June Meetup

Natural Hair: Game Night!

New England Patriots: Super Pats Fan Birthday Bash

Social Networking: June Wine Event- Riesling

7:15 PM

Bridge: Cary Bridge Friday June 15

7:30 PM

Metaphysics: MOVIE NIGHT: Conversations with God

8:00 PM

Jazz: Live Jazz at The Know Bookstore

Married Women: Girls Night In!! Passion Party

8:30 PM

Jazz: YANCY'S presents Jackie Ruffin

Social Networking: Charlotte's Web at the North caroli...

9:00 PM

New In Town: Movies on the Lawn: Charlotte's Web

Social Networking: DSI Comedy Show

9:45 PM

Bowling: "Love thy Bowling Partner" Couples Extreme Gl...

Saturday, June 16, 2007

8:00 AM

Hiking: Hiking: Mt Rogers from Massey's Gap via Rhodod...

8:30 AM

Real Estate Buying & Investing: North Raleigh!

9:00 AM

French Language: Guided Language Practice 3e leçon

Singles: STIR - NC Zoo

Tennis: Saturday's "Tennis Starts at 9 a.m."

Tennis: Beginner Tennis Lesson #1

9:15 AM

Hiking: Schenck Forest Hike

9:30 AM

New In Town: Join Me At The 25th Silver Anniversary Fo...

Walking: Walk in the Park - Eno River State Park - Col...

10:00 AM

Adventurers: Vista Point Day Sail - June 16

Environment: Dayhike: Little River Regional Park (Bob)

Home Buyers: EAST RALEIGH & KNIGHTDALE $125 - $225K Ho...

Homebirth: Four County Homebirth June Meetup

Mountain Bikes: RTP Mountain Biking Meetup

Shamanism: Shaman Style Frame Drum Workshop

Social Networking: Day Sail at Vista Point

Volleyball: Durham/Raleigh Get-Back-In-Shape Volleybal...

Volleyball: Advanced Play 10am Saturday, June 16th at ...

12:00 PM

Friends: Mordecai House

Modeling: Fashion Modeling: Photo & Video Shooting Jun...

Women's Social: FESTIVAL - Kid Friendly Event!

12:30 PM

Stay At Home Moms: Summer Family Pool Party / Pot Luck

1:00 PM

Jack Russell Terrier: June Meetup

Social Networking: Annual CookOut @ Umstead State Park

Social Networking: Unforgettable Fire Downtown Live - ...

2:00 PM

Scrabble: The Raleigh Scrabble Society May Meetup

Women's Social: FREE Concert - Bud Light Downtown Live

3:00 PM

Dachshund: The Raleigh-Durham Dachshund June Meetup

4:00 PM

Bhagavad Gita Study: Bhagavad Gita Study Meetup Group ...

New In Town: Free Raleigh Concert Series #2 Presents: ...

5:00 PM

Couples: Tastes & Adventures of Deutschland

Witches: Triangle Witches & Pagans June 16th Community...

6:00 PM

Adventurers: Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the ...

Social Networking: The North Carolina Symphony Present...

7:00 PM

Beauty Industry: Brainstrom Session

Biracial and Multiracial: "Couples Night Out"

Dance: Raleigh-Durham-Triangle Dance June Meetup

Environment: Avett Brothers concert and potluck (Jenni...

Guitarist: Bill Toms House Concert - 7PM Sat, June 16th

Social Networking: The Avett Brothers at the North Car...

7:30 PM

New In Town: 2007 Summerfest Series - Classical Myster...

Rock Climbing: Climbing at the Vertical Edge

Wine: Italian Wine & Dessert Tasting

8:00 PM

Jazz: Live Jazz at The Grape Wine Bar

New In Town: The Avett Brothers NCMA Concert Series

Women's Social: Movie Night!

9:45 PM

Bowling: "Here Comes Summer" Extreme Glow Bowling

Sunday, June 17, 2007

9:00 AM

Flag Football: Triangle Area Flag Football League Meetup

9:30 AM

French Language: Rencontre-Enfants

10:00 AM

Personal Watercraft: Tranter creek to Forkpoint Island...

12:00 PM

Friends: Sunday Brunch at Jibarra Mexican Restaurant

Hiking: Canoeing/Kayaking the New River

Vegan: Traveling Vegan Brunch - The Scrap Exchange

1:00 PM

Astrology: Why and How Does Astrology Work?

3:00 PM

Schnauzer: Mini Schnauzer Meetup for June!

Schnauzer: Mini Schnauzer Meetup-Raleigh area NC June ...

3:30 PM

Social Networking: Durham Bulls FUNdraiser

4:00 PM

Raw Food: June Meetup Rescheduled

5:00 PM

Soccer: Pick Up Game

Soccer: The Triangle Soccer Meetup

6:00 PM

Hiking: Leisurely Sunday Late Afternoon Stroll

8:00 PM

The L Word: The Raleigh The L Word Meetup

8:30 PM

Running: Lake Johnson Run

Monday, June 18, 2007

7:00 AM

Spanish Language: Tour Mexico's Gulf of Campeche

12:30 PM

Parents: Nature Trail Stroller Hikers/Walkers Meetup

6:00 PM

Beauty Industry: DCNY beauty meet up group June Meetup

Entrepreneur: Triangle Homebased Entrepreneur June Meetup

6:30 PM

Dining Out: The Cary Singles Dining Out June Meetup

7:00 PM

Art: Art Critique

Beauty Industry: Waxing v. Threading Techniques

Guitarist: Guitar Meet-up/Open-Mic, Raleigh, Oliver Tw...

Hiking: SLOW Hike - Hiking laps at Yates Mill

Libertarian Party: Durham County Libertarian Party Wee...

Martial Arts: Weapons Instruction (every Monday)

Social Networking: monday night eating with people you...

Spanish Language: Toreros Fun

Tennis: Monday Night's "Rally All Night Long" Tennis M...

Vegetarian: The BONUS Durham-CH Veg Group June Meetup

7:30 PM

Hiking: Brisk Hike Series: Bond Park

Jazz: Open Jazz Jam at YANCY'S

Social Networking: Bryan's presurgery blow out knee party

8:00 PM

Jazz: Monday Jazz Jam at the Blue Bayou

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

10:00 AM

Small Business: Christian Business Women Meet Up June ...

11:30 AM

Business Strategy and Networking: Lunch and network

12:00 PM

Moms: The Chapel Hill Mom/baby meetup

12:30 PM

Women's Social: Lunch with the Ladies!

6:30 PM

Aviation: Free Pizza + Mitigating Flight Risk

New In Town: Sex 102 Educational Discussion Group

Scrapbooking: Artist Oasis - Altered Book Club

Singles: Greater Triangle Speed Daters Cupid.com June ...

Singles: 30 / 40s Happy Hour @ Stonewood Grill

Singles: STIR - Science Cafe (Topic: Honey Bees)

Social Networking: Fellowship & Bible study - Lesson 2...

Social Networking: Sex 102

6:45 PM

Hiking: Meadowmont Hike

7:00 PM

Ballroom Dancing: Antoinette and Albert Dance meetup M...

Cashflow: Monthly weeknight game Tuesday 6/19/07 7 PM

French Language: Cercle de Conversation - Durham

Gardening: Monthly meeting

Hiking: Evening walk: Apex Community Park

Hockey: Canes Cool Bar

Japanese Language and Culture: The Raleigh Japanese La...

Japanese Language and Culture: Topic and location open...

New In Town: Hurricanes Hockey Viewing of Game 7

Ruby: The Raleigh-area Ruby Brigade (raleigh.rb) June ...

Shamanism: Spiritual Open Discussion Group

Spanish Language: Spanish Homebuyers Grupo Meetup June...

Tennis: Singles at Lions Park

Tennis: Beginners at Lions Park

Travel: The Turner Downs Travel Group June Meetup

Walking: Meadowmont - joint walk with THOG

Weight Loss: Fayetteville Fitness and Lifestyle Meetup

7:30 PM

Theater & Performance Art: ADF: Iguan Dance Theatre/Vl...

Work At Home: Learn the Secrets of the Vacation & Trav...

8:30 PM

Singles: Greater Triangle Speed Daters Cupid.com June ...

ATL's SWAGGER@ presentsvPARISH NATION DAY

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:31:00 +0000

ATL's J3 Group Pictures & Events

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 20:04:00 +0000

In case you haven't already heard, big thangs were definitely poppin' this past Saturday @ Utopia Martini & Tapas Lounge! The J3 Group, Prophecy Events, and K.Diesel Entertainment collaborated to host another crazy A-List event!

Both the ATL's #1 DJ and #1 Party Host (DJ J-1 "The Posterchild" of BET's Rap City fame, and Syncere of Syncere Entertainment, who hosted last week's star-studded event @ Seasons' w/ Usher Raymond) provided the entertainment for the evening. DJ OX Banga of the Aphilliates Music Group (see DJ Drama, DJ Don Cannon, DJ Sense) was also in the house keeping it moving on Utopia's lower level.

The ladies were definitely out... The venue was packed to capacity... Of course, the bartenders ran out of bottles at another J3 event... And, oh yea, it was HOT AS HELL!!! Who had control of the AC?!?! As usual, you know we had to hit you with a visual recap of how it all went down... Stay tuned as The J3 Group will host the next installment of The Executive Lounge Series on 06.30.07 at a new Atlanta venue called Sugar.

The J3 Group... Feelin' Good is What We Do!!!

CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW PICS FROM THE A-LIST @ UTOPIA:

http://www.nightlifelink.com/eventphotos/Utopia.20070609/

CHECK OUT OUR PREVIOUS EVENTS:

05.27.07 - THE EXECUTIVE LOUNGE: THE WHITE & BLACK AFFAIR - ONE MIDTOWN KITCHEN

05.12.07 - THE A-LIST - UTOPIA MARTINI & TAPAS LOUNGE

04.07.07 - THE A-LIST - UTOPIA MARTINI & TAPAS LOUNGE

03.03.07 - THE A-LIST - SWEET LOWDOWN

THE J3 GROUP RECOMMENDS THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

Third-Thursdays (Atlanta's Intellectual & Intriguing) - Atlanta's Premiere Networking Event for Young Black Professionals and Graduate and Professional Students

Hosted by The Black Aesthetic Group

New Location TBA!!!

The Canmini Connection - The 2nd of 6 Zodiac Celebrations

Hosted by The Rufin Project on Friday, June 22nd @ Utopia Martini & Tapas Lounge (840 Marietta Street & Northside Drive)

Cancers and Geminis are Free All Night w/ Dress Color Code. For more information, visit: www.zencelebration.com .

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR MYSPACE MOVEMENT

If you were forwarded this e-mail and would like to be added to our monthly e-newsletter, please send your First Name, Last Name, and E-mail Address to: j3groupinc@gmail.com.

The J3 Group, Inc. | 3535 Peachtree Road, Suite 520-216 | Atlanta, Georgia 30326

e-mail: j3groupinc@gmail.com | myspace: http://www.myspace.com/thej3group

The J³ Group, Inc. was founded in the fall of 2006 by three young Atlanta area professionals. We strive to coordinate light mixers, social networking events, taste-making functions, and other professional engagements for Atlanta's young, savvy, and sophisticated urban social elite. Social soirees and impromptu gatherings are our forte. Our constituents consist of ambitious "twenty" and "thirty-somethings" who reside in the Atlanta metropolitan area and surrounding communities.

Charlotte Q-Tour Golf Event 2007

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Tue, 12 Jun 2007 01:13:00 +0000

Hey QUES::::

This is the information for the 07' Charlotte Q-Tour event. Pass this around and put it on your calendar.

I am one of the hosts for the Charlotte event and need your support to make this the biggest Q-tour event yet.

The event in ATL this year set the bar pretty high with 85 bruhs competing across all 3 flights with a ridiculous 'set out' with over 100+ bruhs (golfers or non golfers) "fellowshipping"....

{You don't have to be good, just have your own clubs and enjoy being out with the bruhs...}

(Currently 42 bruhs verbally committed with 9 weeks left ... It's gonna be big... )

Bruhs from Chicago, Florida, Arizona, New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Georgia, Carolina, DC, Tennessee, NC, SC and other states participate from all ages and skill levels... Charlotte will be bigger and better.

If anyone has any question , have them call me. The golf has always been secondary with these events.

Fellowshipping has always made the tour successful, so do what you can to SPREAD THE WORD ... I hope to see all of you here in

James McDuffie

704.387.7467

ALL Graduate Chapter's - "STEP SHOW"

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 13:02:00 +0000

DST Johnston County ( North Carolina) Alumnae Chapter / "STEP SHOW"

- ALL Graduate Chapter's. Contact: lexiajoy@hotmail.com

Hey Sorors & Frats:: All "GREEKS" Cook Out - North Carolina Area on June 30th

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 15:03:00 +0000

Contact: Natasha L. Harris

The Durham & Wake Counties of North Carolina National Pan Hellenic Councils picnic will be on June 30, 2007 from 3:00pm to 7:00pm at Sandling Beach (shelter #6, we have the shelter from 8:30am to 8:00pm).

Cost is $5/vehicle to enter the park. Each Organization is asked to donate 3 unwrapped gifts and a bag of ice.

The Itinerary will be (but not limited to) Opening and remarks by NPHC presidents, ice breaker, grace, food/raffle, trivia game, stroll/party hop contest, raffle. Team sport (winner will get a trophy for the year until next picnic). Throughout the day there will be games for the children and raffle drawings.

The following areas is were we need help: We need people to help with the ice breakers, raffle, trivia game, working with children, dj (music), clean up.

Please take this to your chapters and the NPHC meetings to solicit help. Send me contact with name, number and email. If you have any questions until then, call me. And I will be in contact with you from now until the 30th of June to make sure everything is alright.

Natasha L. Harris

Sandling Beach directions / info ::

Division of Parks and Recreation--Falls Lake State Recreation Area

The Falls Lake State Recreation Area website, part of the NC Division of Parks and ... Highway 50, Holly Point, Rolling View, Sandling Beach and Shinleaf. ...
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noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Wed, 23 May 2007 01:59:00 +0000

Look who's coming to town. May 24 – 27, 2007.

Show times

Thu May 24 at 8:30PM

Fri May 25 at 8:00PM

Fri May 25 at 10:15PM

Sat May 26 at 8:00PM

Sat May 26 at 10:15PM

Sun May 27 at 8:00PM

Funnyman Lavell Crawford is quickly climbing the comedic ranks and becoming one rising comedy star to watch. From his numerous television appearances and on stage performances, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell's giant sized talent.

Lavell has appeared on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and also was a Finalist in the Comedy Central Laugh Riots standup competition. LaVell has headlined at LAFFAPALOOZA, America's longest-running annual urban comedy festival. "Jamie Foxx Presents: Laffapalooza" a series of half-hour laugh-out-loud comedy specials that aired on Showtime and Comedy Central, and subsequently headlined at the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival.

Endeared by audiences far and wide, Lavell has built a very strong fan base playing theatres, comedy clubs and colleges across the nation. He has appeared at such comedy clubs as The Improv, The Laugh Factory, Carolines on Broadway, The Stardome and The Comedy House Theatre just to name a few.

Lavell has also made the jump to television with comedic appearances on "The Jamie Foxx Show," "Motown Live," "Showtime at the Apollo","BET's ComicView" and "Russell Simmons' Def Comedy Jam," and has appeared in the films Baby's Mama Drama, Beverlyhood and Ghetto South Problems.

On stage, he played Ben in the hit play Men Cry in the Dark based on the Michael Basden best seller. Lavell also recently appeared on stage with the critically acclaimed production Friends and Lovers, a stage production based on the novel by author Eric Jerome Dickey. Crawford played the scene-stealing "Bobby." The play also featured notable actors such as Miguel Nunez (Juwana Man), Leon (The Five Heartbeats), Monica Calhoun (The Best Man), Mel Jackson (Soul Food) and Maia Campbell (In The House). Crawford is one of the most popular up-and-coming comedians in the country.

Lavell is currently touring nationally and recently released his own comedy CD Takin' a Fat Break.

4th ANNUAL MOONLIGHT CRUISE WEEKEND

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 18:16:00 +0000

It's
The 4th ANNUAL MOONLIGHT CRUISE WEEKEND
It's time to cruise with the Ques!

Hosted by:
LK Productions, R&R Productions,
DG Entertainment & GOODLYFE Events

Make your reservations and plans now because as in the past, this event will sell out!

July 27th - July 29th 2007
Cruise on The Spirit of Norfolk
plus
A 2 Night Stay @ the Luxurious Renaissance Hotel & Water Front Conference Center (by Marriott)

FRIDAY NIGHT

4TH ANNUAL Meet & Greet HAPPY HOUR
FREE DRINKS & Free Food 6pm-8pm
Moonlight Linen Party in the Renaissance Ballroom 9pm- Until
(Linen not required)

Saturday & Sunday.....FREE BUFFET BREAKFAST!!!

SATURDAY

The All New Chocolate Oasis DAY PARTY (with DJ),COMEDY SHOW,
Spades Tournament and More
3pm-7pm

PRE-BOARDING HAPPY HOUR HOSPITALITY
8:30pm-10:30pm
(Receive Boarding Passes)

SATURDAY NIGHT

Pre-Boarding & Ferry ride over to get you hyped

4TH ANNUAL MOONLIGHT LINEN CRUISE
on the Spirit of Norfolk
12am-3:30am
Partying on 3 Levels
FREE FOOD, CASH BARS
PARTYING UNDER THE STARS ON THE TOP LEVEL
Music by DJ SKILLZ both nights

Event Ticket Cost:
$100 if you drive, $140 if you ride our bus!
Early bird tickets UNTIL June 1st are
$90 you drive, $130 you bus it!!!
(Note: (Hotel rooms not included in these prices)
Deadline for tickets is June 15th

Buses available based on demand from Greensboro, Raleigh & Charlotte,
(which include adult beverages, music & movies for a fun trip up!)
And you know with us, the bus ride is an experience within itself

Ques tickets are $90

Reserve Rooms at Marriott Renaissance Hotel
425 Water Street
Portsmouth/Norfolk, VA
Direct Line 1-757-673-3000
Toll Free 1-888-839-1775
Hotel Rates:
2 People 135 per night
3 People 145 per night
4 People 155 per night
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CEREMONY HONORS BLACK WOMEN - Mahogany Dime Awards

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:06:00 +0000

CEREMONY HONORS BLACK WOMEN

The Fourth Annual Mahogany Dime Awards Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday April 28, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Hayti Heritage Center in Durham. Past recipients have included Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole, President of Bennett College for Women, Eunice Dudley, CFO of Dudley Cosmetics, and Mildred "Mama Dip" Council of Chapel Hill. This year's honorees are phenomenal African American women who have made outstanding contributions in their respective fields.

Michele Andrea Bowen of Durham will be honored in the category of the Arts. Bowen is the author of Church Folk and Second Sunday, both of which reached number 1 on the Essence Magazine Bestseller List. Her most recent work is Holy Ghost Corner. She is currently working on her fourth book. Bowen also devotes time to teaching classes and workshops about writing.

Andrea Harris of Henderson will be honored in the area of Leadership. Harris is the President of the North Carolina Institute of Minority Economic Development in Durham. The institute is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 to promote models and knowledge that build the asset base of minority and low-wealth communities, with a particular focus on minority- and women-owned businesses.

Gloria King of Durham will be honored in the area of service. King has been a long time servant of the Durham community as a part of the Lincoln Hospital School of Nursing Alumni. She was instrumental in helping to establish a historical monument for the former Lincoln Hospital. Locally, she has been a member of the American Cancer Society, serving on its Board of Directors. She has received all three of the organization's awards: Rookie of the Year, Sword of Hope Volunteer of the Year and the Eloise Massey Volunteer Award. All awards were given due to her tireless commitment to Cancer Prevention Education.

Stephanie Tyson and Vivian Joiner of Winston-Salem will be honored in the area of entrepreneurship. Tyson and Joiner are the owners of Sweet Potatoes Restaurant in Winston-Salem. The restaurant opened in 2003 and has garnered national attention as a fine dining experience because of its unique style of southern inspired, uptown, and down home cooking. From the fried green tomatoes and okra basket to the decadent desserts, it is a mouthwatering delight. In August of 2006, Southern Living Magazine listed it as one of four "must do" dinning experiences in the city of Winston Salem.

Justice Patricia Timmons Goodson of Fayetteville will receive the Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole Living Legend Award. Justice Timmons-Goodson is the first African American woman to sit on the North Carolina Supreme Court. She worked as a prosecutor and as a private attorney in Fayetteville until she was named a District Court judge in 1984; Timmons-Goodson was subsequently elected to four-year terms as a district judge in 1986 , 1990 , and 1994 . In 1997 , she was appointed by Gov. Jim Hunt to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. She retired from that court in late 2005.

Jasmine Williams of Raleigh will be recognized as the "Mahogany Dime in the Making." She is a 13 year old entrepreneur, who started making jewelry at age nine for her family members. After noticing the limited jewelry styles for girls, Williams worked to provide fun, attractive jewelry for females of all ages and with the support of her family she started Bez-Glorify. Williams is an honor student at East Garner Middle School where she plays the piano and the clarinet in the school band. She also steps and dances in her church dance ministry.

A portion of the proceeds from the Mahogany Dime Awards will be donated to Sister's Network Triangle, an affiliate of Sisters Network, Inc. a national African American breast cancer survivorship organization. It is the leading voice for African American breast cancer survivors in the United States. During 2005, nationally, the organization's outreach initiative impacted an estimated 6.3 million families.

Mahogany Dime LLC, the company that produces the program, is an arts and entertainment company based in Durham. The company specializes in motivational speaking/corporate training, dramatic performances, and poetry. The company has worked with Monster Worldwide, Merck Manufacturing, Prosperity Marketing, and Piedmont Community College.

Angela Ray, Mahogany Dime's CEO, established the awards in 2004 to recognize heroines in the community. Drawing upon North Carolina's rich African American heritage and culture as the backdrop for the awards, she envisioned creating a star studded celebration that would parallel their achievements.

The Mahogany Dime Awards will be hosted by Gayle Hurd of Radio One Raleigh for the fourth consecutive year. A roster of some of the state's prominent men will serve as award's presenters with entertainment by some of the area's finest talents. A reception by Tiffany's catering will follow the program. The event is open to the public. For more information, please visit, www.mahoganydime.com.

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Angela Ray, Founder and Producer
The Mahogany Dime Awards
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Silent Auction begins at 7:00 PM
Hayti Heritage Center in Durham
Tickets on Sale now at www.mahoganydime.com
Hosted by Gayle Hurd of Radio One Raleigh

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Concert Updates

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:29:00 +0000

Christina Aguilera

One of the most accomplished performers of the past decade, Christina Aguilera, is taking the stage at the RBC Center in Raleigh on May 1, 2007. The Pussycat Dolls, whose recently released album reached platinum status, along with Danity Kane, the five-girl group chosen by Sean "Diddy" Combs in his reality TV show Making the Band, hit the stage first as Christina's special guests.

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart's 2007 North American tour will roll into the RBC Center in Raleigh on Friday, May 4 at 8:00pm . The tour will celebrate Rod's recent return to his rock roots with his #1 chart-topping album Still The Same...Great Rock Classics of Our Time and feature all of the classic hits from his more than three decade career. And for the first time in over a decade, Rod's stage will be designed in the round, giving fans an intimate 360 degree view of the concert.

Stewart's 2007 North American tour will be a culmination of the legendary singer's nearly four decades of hits from the seminal Every Picture Tells A Story to his first #1 album, Blondes Have More Fun spanning through Out Of Order, Downtown Train and culminating with his newest chart topping rock album. Stewart's trademark voice has successfully commanded nearly every genre of music including folk, rock, soul, R&B, blues and more, even managing to breathe a unique modernity into the classics.

O'Jays

The Mother's Day Soul Jam concert is a fantastic music celebration that delivers the dynamics of high-energy entertainment with love, happiness and nostalgia-all in the name of Soul and R&B. The performers of the Mother's Day Soul Jam include the O'Jay's, Manhattans and the Dramatics.

Making music for more than 40 years the O'Jays, a popular Philadelphia soul group, consists of original members Walter Williams and Eddie Levert as well as the new sounds of member Eric Nolan Grant. In 2005, the O'Jays were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004.

Don't miss this fantastic music celebration on Mother's Day, Sunday, May 13 at 4:00pm!

Beyonce

Beyonce's world tour is hitting Raleigh at the RBC Center, Saturday, July 28th at 8:00pm !

The most eagerly-anticipated tour of the year, "The Beyoncé Experience brought to you by Samsung and L'Oréal Paris" showcases the international music and film star, along with her sizzling all-female band, performing musical hits, classics, and surprises in a newly-created high-tech state-of-the-art concert environment.

The Party Girl Survival Guide

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:48:00 +0000

Hi everyone. I just wanted to give you all that party a lot a few tips to looking your best the morning after. It somewhat caters to the women but I'm sure that some of you men out there could use them also.

Party Girl Survival Guide: Strategies for Looking Good the Morning After a Late Night

Natural Health, Nov, 2005 by Olessa Pindak

1. Fake a healthy glow

THE TOP TIP for looking good the morning after is to care for your skin before you turn in. "No matter how tired you are or how late it is, remove your makeup before you go to sleep," says Victoria Malloy, a Toronto-based artist for The Organic Makeup Company. This will prevent cosmetics or sebum from clogging pores overnight. Follow with a rich moisturizer to prevent dehydration. "Use the heaviest-duty moisturizer you can for your skin type," advises Day. Then in the a.m., apply a product that's made to get your glow back, stat. Pictured above (clockwise from upper left) are three we like:

Nivea Visage Simply Glowing ($9; at drugstores) contains shimmering pigments for instant luminosity.

Dr. Andrew Well for Origins Plantidote Mega-Mushroom Face Serum ($65; origins.com) is a lightweight rejuvenator to use under a moisturizer or alone.

Aura Science Recoup Recovery Cream ($50; victoriassecret.com) has bloat-busting caffeine and nourishing vitamin E. You'll look wide awake before the coffee kicks in.

2. De-puff your peepers

"WHEN YOU'RE HUNG OVER or haven't gotten enough sleep, the first place it shows is in the thin skin under your yes, explains Day. Two classic look-great-fast remedies are still among the most effective. "Place tea bags that have been steeped, then cooled, over your eyes for several minutes; chilled cucumber slices also work," says Jane Iredale, founder of Jane Iredale Cosmetics. If even that seems like too much trouble, look for ready-made de-puffing creams like these:

C.O. Bigelow Incredible Herbal Eye Cream Firming Formula ($23; cobigelow.com) moisturizes with rich shea butter and contains cucumber to send bags packing.

Lamas Pro-Vita C Eye Maintenance Gel ($32; lamas beauuty.com) has licorice to help lighten dark circles.

Grassroots Feast Your Eyes ($18; kohls.com ) uses chamomile and cucumber to soothe.

3. Hide the evidence

"CONCEALER IS THE SINGLE most important thing you can use to lose a tired look," says Iredale. After using it, apply an oil-free foundation to even out any blotches or splotches. Then add a little color with blush and bronzer. "The combination goes a long way to fake a luminous complexion," says Malloy. A light coat of mascara is fine, but "avoid heavy or dark eye makeup," cautions Iredale. "This will just make you look worn out." Finish with a moisturizing lip balm. A few favorite fresheners (pictured clockwise from upper left):

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup ($11.75; at drugstores) is an oil-free formula with retinol to refine and brighten the complexion, and vitamins to hydrate it.

Jane Iredale Circle/Delete Under Eye Concealer ($29;janeiredale.com), which features vitamin K, treats dark under-eye circles even as it covers them.

Almay Nearly Naked Touch-Pad Liquid Blush ($9.79; at drugstores) provides sheer touch on color that doesn't look ashy or cakey, and contains vitamins A and E to revive tired skin.

Refelections on Women's Empowerment

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 14:44:00 +0000

Hello everyone. It?s been a while but I?m getting on the ball. I wanted to take the time out this week to do a small review of the 13th annual Women?s Empowerment Expo. I heard that it was definitely a great place to be this year. With the awesome speakers, performers, vendors, and seminars, there was never a dull moment. Women?s Empowerment has grown to be an event that moves women into the direction of success and has helped women to overcome anything they may believe is impossible for them to achieve. It has, no doubt, provided many women with the tools and resources to become the powerful and successful women they are. It was an overwhelming experience that transformed many women this year into strong, beautiful, ambitious individuals who have now begun to set examples for the many young women struggling to make something of themselves.
Natalie Cole one of the most phenomenal women of our time was the guest speaker, who everyone seemed to loved, spoke on her downfalls and triumphs experienced throughout her lifetime. She focused on providing ideas to women in order to improve their lives by building better relationships with other women. She also devoted a lot of attention to the area of overcoming the obstacle of choosing the wrong men. She called it the ?stupid gene?.
Musical artists that were included in the event were, of course, Natalie Cole, Joe, Robin Thicke, Hezekiah Walker, Joe, Unk, Jeff Majors, Martha Munizzi, Elisabeth Withers, and the Williams Brothers. Everyone enjoyed the variety in the music and wanted more. I haven?t heard a word of someone being displeased.
Women?s Empowerment was an overwhelming experience that transformed many women this year into strong, beautiful, ambitious individuals who have now begun to set examples for the many young women struggling to make something of themselves.
We should definitely continue to support Radio One and their efforts every year of bringing Women?s Empowerment to us. Radio One brings opportunity and support to all of its listeners and I think that not matter who we are, we should help build their audience for life.
Visit the News and Observer link for a review:

http://www.womensempowermentexpo.com/www_newsobserverWE-article.pdf

If you attended Women?s Empowerment we would love to hear from you. Send a comment and let us know about your experience. I?m sure it was great!

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The Growing Concert Scene...

noreply@blogger.com (NeoSemantics Online News) — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:58:00 +0000

In the Raleigh-Durham area a lot of people tend to believe that celebrities are never spotted and the hottest concerts are never seen. As time progresses these beliefs are starting to be proven wrong. More and more celebrities are taking the time to come to the Raleigh-Durham area to perform. Why is this? Numbers, numbers, numbers. We show our faces in numbers. If you come to an area to perform and no one comes out, then who wants to perform? Artist aren’t making money and they sure don’t want to spend any time in an area that’s not showing any love. In the Raleigh-Durham area concerts are bring sold out and many artists are saying that’s the reason more and more artists are coming to this area. So the more concerts we have the sooner this area will be a main stop on almost every artists tour list.

Along with the growing number of concerts, there are many performance venues in this area. We have the Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek, the Raleigh Memorial Auditorium, RBC Center, Cat’s Cradle and many more. These venues are growing with great expectation for the hottest celebrities to come out to perform and are equipped with some of the best equipment to give concerts the extra boost needed to make the performance life-changing and dynamite. Everyone knows that they have long awaited a concert of this type. Sometimes fans wait a lifetime. But hopefully no one will wait that long again. Because of the development of these great venues and the many artists trying to hit up the area, Raleigh-Durham is sure to continue the development of these outstanding venues. We will definitely be that “have to perform city” on “that” tour list. Just you’ll see. I’ll try to keep everyone updated on concerts coming to this area. If you’re unable to attend, and I can, then I will definitely give you the scoop on who was there, how it was, and if it was worth the money. Until next time…

Who’s coming and who’s performing

Let’s see who’s on our list of celebs performing or just plain old visiting the area. Don’t miss out….

Red Hot Chili Peppers

RBC Center – Raleigh Arena

Raleigh, North Carolina

Monday - January 22, 2007 7:30pm

The Big Black Comedy Show

Featuring: Adele Givens, Michael Colyar, Tommy Davidson, DL Hughley, and J.T. Anthony Brown as the host.

RBC Center – Raleigh Arena

Raleigh, North Carolina

Saturday – February 24, 2007 8:00pm

Josh Groban

RBC Center – Raleigh Arena

Raleigh, North Carolina

Friday – March 16, 2007 8:00pm

Christina Aguilera

RBC Center – Raleigh Arena

Raleigh, North Carolina

Tuesday – May 1, 2007 7:30pm

Gwen Stefani

Alltel Pavilion at Walnut Creek

Raleigh, North Carolina

Monday – May 14, 2007 TBA

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