The Broadway Joe Talk Show – November 9, 2017

November 09, 2017

-Chief Master Richard Anderson, Founder of Anderson’s Taekwondo Center; Rev. Danny & Crystal Lewis, Parents; and Jackie Parrish, Board Member |  Anderson’s Taekwondo Center (ATC Martial Arts) has programs geared to help children improve and excel in their academic & social skills, and also teaches them how to become a positive impact in the community. There are 3 Plans available:  Plan I is the Afterschool Program, which involves a Van Pickup, Checked Homework, Food, & Taekwondo Classes; Plan II involves Beginners & Advanced Taekwondo Classes, and Plan III is a commitment to attend a church on Sunday, and in return you can practice Taekwondo on Monday’s free of charge. There is also an 8-week Summer Program called Camp Positive.  State vouchers are accepted.  For more information and pricing, call 501-690-4791 or like ATC Martial Arts on Facebook.

-Billy St. James of 102.5 Praise FM and Danny Fletcher from Art Porter Music Education |  Billy St. James of 102.5 Praise FM will be honored at the grand celebration, “Salute to St. James” – Celebrating a 40 Year Broadcasting Career, Friday, November 10th at 7pm at Greater Trinity C.O.G.I.C., 2400 Wright Ave. in Little Rock.  A star studded lineup of gospel singer are coming to help him celebrate.  The lists includes The Williams Brothers, Charles Jenkins, Wess Morgan, Jekalyn Carr, Troy Sneed, Cheryl Fortune, and Chosen.  *A portion of the proceeds will benefit Art Porter Music Education, which officers scholarships to talented Arkansas music students who wish to further their education while promoting community service and volunteering.  Tickets are available at Greater Trinity, Ugly Mikes, Lindsey’s Hospitality House, and online at www.ticketriver.com.

-Tye Forte, Director of the West Central Community Center |  This fairly new community center now has something for teens!  West Central Community Center presents L.I.T. Fest for students in grades 9th-12th.  L.I.T. stands for Liberating & Inspiring Teens.   A free fun-filled 3-part series will include mentoring, discussions, entertainment, job prep, food, and more!  Featured in some of the sessions will be Power 92’s Idris Turner known as “The Skirt with the Dirt” and Hollywood Jaid Taylor; WE Urban Promotions, UAPB GIGI GIRLS, & more!   The 3-part series will all take place at West Central Community Center, 4521 John Barrow Road in Little Rock.  The dates are:

  • Part 1 – Friday, November 17th | 6pm-9pm
  • Part 2 – Wed., December 15th | 6pm-11pm
  • Part 3 – Sat., January 13th | 10am-3pm 

For more information, call 501-379-1890, or visit www.lrpr.gov. 

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