The Broadway Joe Talk Show – June 7, 2018

June 07, 2018

-Jimmy Warren, 100 Suits Program Manager; Fredrick Washington, Mirror Me custom clothing line; and Katie Hargis, Grants Administrator |  Pulaski County Youth Services debuts 100 Suits, a free program for young men ages 11-19.  In collaboration with community partners and donors, 100 Suits will connect young men from underserved communities in Pulaski County with retailers, dry cleaners and professional tailors so they can look and feel their best. The program will help young men suit-up when interviewing for jobs, internships, scholarships, worship services, and professional events. The program is more than just clothing.  It is another way Youth Services can expand their outreach in the community and help young men build confidence and self-esteem.  For more information or to make a suit donation, visit www.donorbox.org/100suits or email [email protected].

-Joseph McCorvey, Executive Director of Pine Bluff Convention Center; Tavante Calhoun, Go Forward Pine Bluff Representative; and Terence Mitchner, Owner of Jack & Jill Fun Zone | Go Forward Pine Bluff presents Forward Fest — Blues, Batter & Brew,  Saturday, June 9th. Gates open at 12 noon. Show starts at 1pm with live music, food, fireworks, kids zone, vendors, car show and more! Featured artists will be national recording artists Angie Stone and Bigg Robb, and a lists of others.  Admission is free. Lawn chairs are welcomed, but no coolers or backpacks.  For more information, call 870-536-7600 or visit www.goforwardpinebluff.com

-Chief Master Anderson and ATC Students, and Pastor Darell Howell, Moody Chapel A.M.E. Church; and Brother Larry of the Nation |  Anderson’s Taekwondo Center  (ATC) is still enrolling for Camp Positive, an 8-week Summer program which includes fishing, swimming, chess games and tournaments, math, science, and more.  The Camp will be held June 4th-July 29th in the Life Center of Moody Chapel A.M.E. Church, 5630 Mabelvale Pike, Little Rock.  To enroll your child or learn more information, call 501-690-4791 or email [email protected]

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