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Events/Activities |
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African Ambassadors and Business Conference |
This is a platform to create a direct interaction between government representatives of different African nations and business and professional people in Indiana and Midwest – especially those with interest in Africa |
Friday August 14, 2009 |
8:30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. |
Indiana World War Memorial Building, Corner of Meridian Street and Michigan Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
Cost: $100 - $150 per person
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Business and professional people, government representatives and humanitarians |
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Tastes of Africa event |
To provide knowledge about the variety and richness of African foods; promote healthy eating habits and promote community interaction through music, food and networking |
Friday August 14, 2009 |
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
Indiana World War Memorial Building, Corner of Meridian Street and Michigan Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
Cost:
$10 or $15 at the door
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Mixed-demographic audience. Adult only |
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Fashion of Africa |
To provide knowledge about the variety and richness of African traditional and modern attires; promote unique beauty of African culture. |
Friday August 14, 2009 |
6:30 to 9:30 p.m. |
Indiana World War Memorial Building, Downtown, Indianapolis.
Required admission to Tastes of Africa event
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Mixed-demographic audience. Adult only |
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Community Health Fair |
To provide direct health screening services to community members who cannot not afford it. To promote preventative health care. |
Saturday August 15, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
American Legion Mall and Park, Corner of Meridian and North Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
FREE |
General public |
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African Film Festival |
To provide insight into the historic and current events in Africa and the perspectives by Africans through cinematography. |
Saturday August 15, 2009 |
11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Central Library, Clowes Auditorium, 40 E. St. Clair
Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
FREE admission
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General Public |
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Soccer At The Mall Tournament |
To promote community involvement and outdoor physical activities through the sport of soccer and to provide platform for talents and volunteer discovery |
7 v 7 soccer matches August 15, 2009 |
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
American Legion Mall and Park, Corner of Meridian and North Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
FREE |
General public |
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Food Distribution Program |
To provide food needs of most vulnerable newcomers into Indianapolis community |
Saturday August 15, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
American Legion Mall and Park, Corner of Meridian and North Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
FREE |
Newcomers |
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AFRICAN FESTIVAL:
Stage Performances; Youth program; Consular services; Market and exhibition; Food and celebration. |
To create a forum for the Africans to exhibit their different cultures and explore their traditional authentic creativities with the purposes of sharing them with all people, and preserving the part of their heritage that promotes smooth transition and quick integration into their new communities. |
Saturday August 15, 2009 |
10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
American Legion Mall and Park, Corner of Meridian and North Street, Downtown, Indianapolis.
FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY. |
FREE
to the public |
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After Festival Party |
For social, community and business networking; Celebration of the independence of Republic of Cote d’Ivoire |
Saturday August 15, 2009 |
10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
Madame Walker Theatre, Indiana Avenue, downtown, Indianapolis.
ADMISSION TICKET price TBA |
General public |
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After Festival Gyration |
For social, community and traditional networking; Celebration of the traditional Kegite gyration |
Saturday August 15, 2009 |
10:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. |
Indian Community Center West 56th Street and Georgetown Road, Indianapolis,
ADMISSION TICKET price TBA |
General public |
