Event to celebrate release of book of local black history SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE A book release event for "Winston-Salem's African American Legacy," a new book by Cheryl Streeter Harry, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade St., at 6:30 p.m. The book, the latest in the Images of America Series by Arcadia Publishing, is a pictorial history that boasts more than 200 vintage images and provides readers with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the histo ry that shaped their com munity. "Winston-Salem's African American Legacy" showcases the significant contributions through the lens of the city's historical cultural institutions. From the 1800s through the 20th Century, images in the book reflect the social engagement of African Americans in Winston Salem. Harry is a cultural curator whose mission is to engage the community in the preservation and celebration of black her Harry itage. She develops edu cational and outreach programming to spa\Vn dialogue among people of all backgrounds and ethnicities. Harry is the director of African American pro gramming at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. She is also the founder of Triad Cultural Arts, Inc., a non-profit organization that promotes the art and culture of black people through educational pro gramming. For more information about the book or release event, call 336-724-9305 or visit www.wslegacy.org. High Point to host annual Black Expo SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The African American Heritage Society and the High Point Public Library will have their annual Black Expo on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 12-4 p.m. at the High Point Public Library, 901 North Main St. The event is free and open to the public. A number of local vendors with a variety of products and services will be on hand. There Jones-Jones will be a national book Read In. entertainment, special presentation and special guest like Charles D. Rodenbough, author of "History of a Dream Deferred." Rodenbough will dis cuss the Sauratown Project, which focuses on a particular community of African slaves that lived on a Rockingham County plantation in the late 18th Century. The origins of members of the community can be traced to precise locations in Africa and the Caribbean. DNA, archaeological and textual evidence is being used to study this com munity in depth. Dr. Giselle Jones Jones, author of "Through Zora's Eyes: Modern Insight into a Timeless Vision." will also speak. Community from page Bl MESDA tours The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem Museums & Gardens will honor Black History Month by offering a spe cial tour entitled "A Hidden Legacy: The African American Influence in Southern Decorative Arts" on Saturday, Feb. 9 and 16 at 10:30 a.m. On Saturday, Feb. 23, during the day long Heritage Festival, the Hidden Legacy tour will be offered at 10:30 a.m., noon and 2:30 p.m. Call 336-779-6140 at least one week in advance to sched ule a tour during regular museum hours. For more information, visit old salem.org/hidden-legacy tours. Author to speak Joanna Catherine Scott, author of the Civil War and Reconstruction novels "The Road from Chapel Hill" and "Child of the South," will speak on how history came alive for her after she befriended an inmate on death row in Raleigh. Scott will speak Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium of the Walkertown Branch Library, 2969 Main St. Call 336-703-2990 for more information. Landscaping seminar There will be a free seminar on landscaping. "The Why. When, & How of Pruning Your Ornamental Shrubs," in the auditorium of the Lewisville Branch Library, 6490 Shallowford Rd., on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. No registration is required. Allergy seminar Food Allergy Families of the Triad, a new local food allergy support group, will offer a free educational seminar, "Managing an Allergy Free Diet-Part II," on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m. at Baylin Dance Studio, 3818 Clemmons Road in Clemmons. AARP chapter presents Aging lecture The Forsyth County Chapter of AARP will present "Aging?An International Perspective" by retired Winston-Salem State University Professor of Occupational Therapy, Dr. Anne E. Jenkins, on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 12 noon at Senior Services, 2895 Shorefair Drive NW. Bring your lunch. Call 336-577-5340 for more information. Art Association meeting The Muddy River Art Association will meet Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Clemmons Branch Library, 3554 Clemmons Rd. Benita VanWinkle, professional artist and photographer, will present "Please Remain Standing," a 30-year retrospect of movie theaters throughout the United States. Call 336-766-5541 for more information or go to www.muddyriverart.org. Yoga event The Yoga Gallery's Third Friday Community event will be on Friday, Feb. 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at 633 N. Trade St. The featured speaker will be Intuitive Life Coach. Judy Marie Willis. Call 336-725-4119 or 336-997 5087 or email jwillispar entlifecoach@gmail.com for more information or to register. The suggested donation is $10. Atkins Class '66 Reunion Meeting Atkins High School Class of 1966 will meet at Golden Corral - University Pkwy. on Saturday. Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. for a dutch meal to discuss its June 7-9 Class Reunion at Sundance Plaza University Pkwy. Elks Lodge to sell Sunday dinners Garden of Iris Temple #220 will sponsor a Sunday dinner on Feb. 24 from 12 noon-5 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. 1405 N. Patterson Ave. Dinners cost $7. Tiny Indians Football needs volunteers The Winston-Salem i Tiny Indians Football and Cheer organization is seeking volunteers for treasurer and concessions Manager for the upcoming season. For more informa tion. visit http://www.leaguelineup.c om/welcome.asp?cmenuid = 1 &url=indian2002&sid= 705072951 or send an e mail to winston salemtiny indian s@gmail.c om. Dance classes The Winston Lake Family YMCA offers classes in ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz and tumbling for boys and girls ages 3-15. Boys-dance for free. Call the Y at 336-724-9205 or visit www.winstonlakeym ca.org for more informa tion. Tennis club offers lessons The Kimberly Park Tennis Club is offering lessons to junior players on Fridays through March 15 from 6-7 p.m. Contact Robert at 336-577-6323 for more information i Have a Story Idea? 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