Community
Briefs
Winston-Salem Youth Chorus
names new artistic director
The Winston-Salem Youth Chorus (WSYC) has
announced the appointment of Dr. Sonja Sepulveda in
the position of Artistic Director. She replaces Barbara
C. Beattie who founded the WSYC in 1993 and has
impacted the lives of hundreds of youth over the years.
Beattie retired on June 30th and passed on her baton to
Dr. Sepulveda who will continue the mission and
growth of the chorus.
Winston-Salem Youth Chorus Board Chair, Art
Bloom said, "As founder, Barbara Beattie has fostered
an impressive and enviable premiere youth chorus
that has been the gem of Winston Salem for 22 years.
We want to assure that her legacy will continue by hir
ing a new artistic director who' can bring exceptional
musicianship, genuine passion for youth and under
standing of the diverse needs of our talented singers.
We feel that Dr. Sonja Sepulveda will bring all of these
attributes to the position."
Dr. Sepulveda graduated from Winthrop
University with a Bachelor of Music Education and
Master of Music degrees. She earned a Doctor of
Musical Arts degree from the University of South
Carolina where she directed the Renaissance Singers
and Carolina Alive.
She was Director of Choral Activities and a
teacher of Theory at Salem College in Winston-Salem.
Dr. Sepulveda also conducts the Salem Chamber
Choir, Chorale and SupetTonix. She came to Salem
following positions at Western Kentucky University in
Bowling Green, Kentucky and Brewton Parker
College in Mt. Vernon, Georgia.
Submitted Photo
Dr. Sonja Sepulveda conducts
The Centers for Exceptional
Children Names New
Executive Director
The Centers for Exceptional Children have
announced that Nancy Griffith would become the
CFEC executive director effective Aug. 1.
"On behalf of the board, it is my great privilege to
announce that Nancy Griffith has accepted the posi
tion of the executive director of the Centers for
Exceptional Children." said Toni Bigham, board pres
ident. "Nancy is currently serving as the interim exec
utive director of the Centers for Exceptional
Children."
Griffith earned a BA. degree in Education from
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a
MA. in Public Administration from Appalachian State
University. Her work experiences include serving as
executive director of the Community Alliance for
Education, acting chief executive officer and acting
finance manager of Forsyth Initiative for Residential
Self-Help Treatment Inc., contract grant writer, devel
opment manager for Bel Canto Company and program
coordinator of Leadership ACCESS for Leadership
Winston-Salem. Griffith has served as a teacher and
as the assistant director of fund procurement in the
Migrant Education Program. She has also served as a
school board member on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth
County Schools Board of Education (1990-1994). She
has provided community leadership through volun
teering and service on community boards and initia
tives, including service on the CFEC board.
Allen Family Reunion and
homegoing celebration
The descendants of Mack Allen & Mary Allen
Wilson held their third annual family reunion July 10
12, in Detroit, Mich. The gathering this year was bit
tersweet. The family not only celebrated their reunion
but also the passing of the 96-year-old matriarch, who
transitioned on Sunday, July 5.
The family members enjoyed scheduled events
such as visiting the Detroit Zoo, touring Downtown
Detroit and worshiping at Greater Emmanuel
Institutional COGIC. The reunion was originally
planned to be a bi-annual event, but "Grandma
Wilson" strongly suggested that the gathering return to
Detroit this year. Many who had not planned to attend
the reunion made the trip up to say their "goodbyes" to
Mrs. Wilson. The Homegoing Service was held
Monday, July 13, and the four surviving children of
Mack & Mary were in attendance: Albert Allen,
Barbara Jean Allen Dodd, Miller Allen and Sarah
Davis-Hill. Family and friends gave moving tributes
and her son. Rev. Miller Allen, delivered the eulogy.
The next reunion is planned for 2017 in Winston
Salem.
Submitted Pinto
A past Mack Allen and Mary Allen
Wilson family reunion
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| Community Calendar |
Voting Rights Film
There will be a free screening of
the film "Bridge to the Ballot" today
(July 30) at 7 p.m. at the
Hanesbrands Theatre, 209 N. Spruce
St. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. The
film debuts to help mark the 50th
anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.
There will be a brief discussion fol
lowing the film. For more informa
tion, contact Cindy Kent at 334-322
8218.
Summer Intensive Performances
Authoring Action will present its
14th Summer Intensive performance
at Southeastern Center of
Contemporary Art (SECCA), 750
Marguerite Drive, today (July 30) at
7 p.m., tomorrow (July 31) at 7 pjn.
and Saturday, Aug. 1 at 4 p.m. This
year's Summer Intensive theme is
"Rhapsody." These performances
are fully staged and will run about
two hours. Tickets are S10-S15 and
will be available at SECCA before
each performance or in advance at
authoringaction.org. For more infor
mation call 336-749-1317 or go to
authoringaction .org
Herbalife Job Fair
The Urban League of Winston
Salem invites job seekers to attend
the Herbalife Job Fair on Friday, July
31 at their downtown office on 201
W. Fifth St. Managers will be on
hand to discuss employment oppor
tunities. Today (July 30) from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. the Urban League
Employment lab will be open to
assist applicants with their resumes.
Applicants are asked to bring a
resume and dress appropriately for
an interview. For more information
call Patricia Sadler at 336-725-5614.
Community Play
Carl H. Russell, Sr. Community
Center, 3521 Carver School Road,
will present a free community play
written, produced and directed by
Ronnie Sockwell on Friday, July 31
at 7 pjn. Join us for an evening of
inspiration and entertainment. Come
early due to limited seating. For addi
tional information, contact Ben
Piggott at 336-727-2580 or Ronnie
Sockwell at 336-416-7270.
Movie Night Fridays
There will be an outdoor family
fun series on Fridays, from July 31
through Aug. 28 at the J P. Kennedy
High School, Lots Number Two,
Three and Four at the 12th St.
entrance. Gates open at 7:30 p.m.
and the show starts at 8:45 pjn.
Admission is free and open to the
public. Children ages 14 and under
must be accompanied by an adult.
N.C. 5th District
Democrats Meeting
The Iredell County Democratic
Party HQ and the N.C. 5th District
Democrats will have a meeting on
Saturday. Aug. 1 beginning at 9:30
a.m-at 233 E. Front St. in Statesville.
rood and fellowship will at 10 am.,
and the business meeting will be at
noon. For more information or to
attend please contact Charlie Wallin
"I?,828-773-1382 ?r email
nctode ms ? gmai] .com.
Women on JET cover
The pairing of two exhibitions
honoring women who graced the
cover of JET Magazine, and draw
ings of young women with their
avorite literature, is on display at
Winston-Salem State University's
Diggs Gallery through Dec. 2. The
exhibits, feature works by renowned
artist Willie Cole, and emerging artist
Mario Moore. An opening reception
tor both exhibits is scheduled for
Aug. 2 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the Diggs
Gallery. The event will be free and
open to the public.
Stuff the Bus
The Salvation Army and the
Girls Club m hav|ng their
Stuff the Bus" School Supplies
Drive from Aug. 3 - Aug. 25.
Suggested items are the following:
Number Two pencils, glue sticks,
erasers, boxes of tissues, washable
markers, book bag/back pack, hand
sanitizer, 3-ring binders, colored pen
cils, highlighters, loose leaf notebook
paper, pocket folders, and rulers.
Donate at the following locations:
Staples at 2509 A Lewisville
Clemmons Road in Clemmons or
210 Harmon Creek Road in
Kernersville; Krispy Kreme
Cfcughnuts at 259 S. Stratford Rd. or
j>912 University Parkway; Five
Below at 1048 Hanes Mall Blvd ?
Mattress Firm at Thru way Shopping
?rL?*Summit. 334 E. Hanes
, ' R ' "Ehe Stratford Commons,
Jjo Stratford Commons Ct 2021
Rd- 939 Hanes Mall Blvd.,
1040 S. Main St. and 1024 S. Main
M. in Kernersville.
National Night Out
The Historical East Winston
'nI'tes, ey?y?ne to the 5-time
Citywide Winner's 'National Night
Out Event' on Tuesday, Aug. 4, from
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at I4th St. and
Cameron Ave., with Host "Busta
Brown and music by "Clearly
Supreme." Free hot dogs and school
supplies, face painting and inflata
bles for children. All children must
be accompanied by an adult. This is a
family fun event. There will be a
vigil for "All Lives~Matter" begin
ning at 6:15 p.m. For more informa
2519C ^4arva Reid at 336-997
Forsyth Senior
Democrats meeting
?'St!r C?urt Judge Denise
Hartsfield will address the Forsyth
ounty Senior Democrats on
Thursday, Aug. 6. Judge Hartsfield's
topic will be "What a District Court
Judge Does." The meeting will begin
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Golden Corral
on 4965
University
Parkway.
Members and
guests wanting
the breakfast
buffet and/or
beverages will
be able to enter
the restaurant
beginning at 8:30 a.m. For more
information call 336-767-3505.
Fairground Fridays and K Camp
performances
On Aug. 7, Fairground Fridays
will turn into a Teentastic event. K
Camp will perform at the Winston
Salem Fairgrounds at the headline
act for the Teentastic activities
offered this year as part of the
National Black Theatre Festival.
Other activities will include a dance
contest, gospel music workshop and
concert and a formal event. All activ
ities will be held from 7 p.m. to mid
night on Aug. 6-8. For more informa
tion on both events, contact Emerald
Bowman at 336-734-1221.
A H. Anderson Class of
1970 reunion
The 1970 Class of A. H.Anderson
High School will celebrate its 45th
reunion at the McNeil Ballroom at
the Anderson Center on the campus
of Winston-Salem State University
on Saturday, Aug. 1. The evening
will include: a "meet and greet"
rolling reception/registration; a tour
of the Anderson Center; recognition
of former faculty and staff; dinner
and dancing with music provided by
Keith Byrd. Class members will join
in worship on Aug. 2 at Wentz
Memorial United Church of Christ.
The registration fee is $55 per
person until July 10, $65.00 per
person through July 24, and $75 until
the day of the event. Make checks
payable to A.H. Anderson Class of
1970 and mail to 4120 Sewanee
Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27106, or
pay online by registering at
http://www.ahanderson 1970 reunion
manager.com/. All Anderson alumni
who wish join in this celebration can
find more information by
registering at http://www.ahanderson
1970.reunionmanager.com/ or by
contacting Wayne Ledbetter at 336
924-5910.
WSSU Brown Alumni Bus Trip
The WSSU Brown Alumni
Chapter is sponsoring an overnight
bus trip to Maryland Live Casino and
Arundel Mills Mall, Hanover,
Maryland, leaving Aug. 13 and
returning Aug. 14. For more informa
tion respond immediately to Vera
Hillian, Fundraiser Chair, at 336
722-9505.
Hartsfield
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Friday, July 31tt
Friday, August 7th
Friday, August 14th
Friday, August 21st
Friday, August 28th
Frozen (Disney)
Annie (2014)
Spongebob: Sponge Ont of Water
Shrek (DreamWorks)
Home (Dream Works)
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