KINGSPORT — In celebration of Black History Month, New Vision Youth is hosting several community events.
At 6 p.m. on Feb. 21 at the Riverview Community Room, the group is hosting Community Unity Bingo. A flyer for the event asks attendees to bring two door prizes; refreshments will be served.
The following day, 6 p.m. on Feb 22, New Vision Youth will present a Black History Togetherness Service at Lamplight Theatre (140 Broad St.). The Rev. Dr. Leon Ward of Hood Memorial AME Zion Church in Bristol, Tennessee, is scheduled to be a guest speaker.
According to the flyer, Bro. Giles McClintock, Bro. Javonte’, Isisah White, Full Gospel Mission Church Choir and Grace Church Choir will provide music for the evening. Local area pastors will pray throughout the evening and an offering will be taken up.
From 3 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 28, New Vision Youth will round out the month with a Soul Food Gathering at the Riverview Community Room. A flyer for the event states there will be food from past to present available for participants to enjoy. Door prizes will be given out and donations will be accepted at the event.
For more information about these events, contact Johnnie Mae Swagerty at 423-429-7553.
