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Community Briefs Allegacy Federal Credit Union Receives Award Allegacy Federal Credit Union has been named the 2016 Credit Union of the Year (Collaboration and Innovation) by the National Association of Credit Union Service Organizations (NACUSO). The award is given to the credit union that best exemplifies the collaborative and innovative use of the CUSOs to effectively and efficiently serve the financial needs of its members. NACUSO acknowl edged both the breadth of services and the creative ways Allegacy is leveraging its expertise. Through its various operating units Allegacy offers real estate, insurance, payroll, financial planning and an array of human resources/wellness consulting serv ices to small and mid-sized businesses and other credit unions. Allegacy is one of the largest credit unions in North Carolina, with members throughout the world. Founded in 1967 in Winston-Salem, Allegacy has a broad membership base open to any one in our community. For more information, visit AllegacyFCU .oig. Allegacy Partners With YMCA Of Northwest North Carolina Allegacy Federal Credit Union, one of the largest credit unions jn North Carolina, announced a new collaboration with the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina to improve the overall health and wellbeing of their respective members. Allegacy is now offering the AllHealth Wellness Account pro gram which offers financial rewards for visits to the YMCA. Members are provided the opportunity to earn higher returns on savings based on the number of times a member visits the Y each month. The savings program is designed as an incentive to be active at the YMCA, whether working out, volun teering or attending a child's sporting event. Participants can earn up to 1.00% APY on a savings balance up to $10,000, which is currently the high est dividend rate in the Triad market. Allegacy and the YMCA teamed up because of the organizations' shared goals to improve the over all wellbeing, including physical, emotional and financial, of the lives of respective members. Maya Horton receives master's degree Maya norton, a zuuo graau ate of Parkland High School and 2012 NC A&T graduate with a degree in psychology, was con ferred the degree of Master of Fine Arts in Fashion Merchandising from the Academy of Art University" in San Francisco, Calif, on May 26. She currently holds a manage ment position at BCBGMAX Morton AZRIA Group in San Francisco. Maya is the daugh ter of Lauranita Katende of Winston-Salem and Dr. Isaac B. Horton of Raleigh. Family and friends are extremely proud of Maya's outstanding accomplish ments. Four Advisors at Holden & Mickey Receive Awards Four principals at Holden & Mickey have received awards from MastfMutual for their 2015 achievements in providing financial services to clients in this region. Lawrence N. (Chip) Holden, CLU?, ChFC?, John E. Mickey, CLU?, CLTC, Gerald M. (Gerry) Malmo, in, CLTC, and Steven H. Davis, LUTCF? were recognized as leaders in new business insurance placements in 2015. Malmo was also named Disability Insurance Master for the fourth consecutive time for leading MassMutual's Charlotte agency in disability insurance production. ? ESR celebrates Forsyth Free Tax Program Volunteers SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Experiment in Self-Reliance (ESR) hosted its annual Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer Appreciation event to celebrate the individuals whose commitment to communi ty makes ESR's tax program a yearly success. Almost 100 volunteers were honored, all hailing from different corners of Winston-Salem. After welcomes and introductions, Carolyn V. Jones, Senior Stakeholder Relationship Tax Consultant for the IRS, presented the evening's address. Jones highlighted the tax program's growth and its far reaching community impact. During the 2015 tax filing season. Experiment in Self-Reliance's Forsyth Free Tax program processed 3,770 tax returns. Clients received $1,606,458 in Earned Income Tax Credit, which is the largest anti-poverty program in the nation. Four hundred and eighty-nine clients claimed Child Tax Credit, totaling $663,963. Total refunds received by clients was $4,203,272. all of which went back into the community. Following Jones's address, volunteers were presented with certificates; Refreshments were provided by Even! Experts, Inc. and music performances were by Big Ron Hunter and friends. "Experiment in Self-Reliance wishes to again extend its thanks to those volunteers honored.at the Forsyth Free Tax Volunteer Appreciation Event, which include AARP ESR, Salem College, Wake Forest University, Winston Salem Federal Credit Union Winston-Salem State University, and other individuals in the community," the group said in a news release. ESR gives a special thanks to program funders: Action Pathways, City of Winston-Salem, Goodwill Prosperity Center, PNC Bank, United Way, Walmait, and Wells Fargo. To volunteer and/or receive more information about the Forsyth Free Tax Program at Experiment in Self Reliance, call 336-722-9400 or visit www.eisr.org. Have a Story Idea? Let us Know msmsclmickm * i f |MM^Communit^Catendai^^^J Happy Hill, Sprague pool openings delayed Happy Hill and Sprague pools will not open as scheduled because of mechanical problems. Recreation officials will open the pools as soon as possible, but do not have an esti mate of when this might be. All other city pools are now open daily for the summer. Complete information about the aquatics program, pool locations and hours, and dates for swim les sons, is available at www.WePLAY.ws. For more infor mation call CityLink 31 f. Today, June 16 - 14th Street School historic reunion meeting The 14th Street School alumni are meeting weekly to plan an Historic Reunion and ask that all people who were students or teachers to join us every Thursday at 6 p.m. at 14th Street Recreation Center, 2020 E. 14th St. For more information, con tact Alfred Harvey, President, at 336 414-9241. Today, June 16 - Democratic Women's meeting The Forsyth County Democratic Women will hold their next evening meeting today, Thursday, June 16, at 6 pm. for the annual meeting of membership, followed by a presenta tion by James Perry, president and CEO of The Urban League, begin ning at 6:30 p.m. James Perry is a community advocate and housing expert who served for 10 years as the chief executive officer of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. Perry, his wife Melissa Harris-Perry, and their two daughters split their time between New Orleans, New York:City and Winston-Salem. June 16-19 1 1 1 Tournament Up and coming stars of men's tennis will compete in the ITF Tournament through Sunday, June 19, at the Wake Forest Tennis Center, 100 W. 32nd St. The tournament will start Thursday at 10 a.m. and Friday through Sunday at 11 a.m. The USA F18 Futures Tennis Tournament will award a total of $25,000 in prize money. For more information, please visit ATPWorldTour.com. June 17-18 - Celeste Burgess Memorial Banquet and basketball game Celeste Burgess Memorial Banquet will be held Friday, June 17 from 6-8 pjn. at the Enterprise. Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. The fee is $25 per person. On Saturday, June 18, the Celeste Buigess One Foundation will sponsor the Celeste Burgess Memorial bas ketball game at Woodland Baptist Church, 200 Frampton Street. The girls will play at 5:30 p.m. and the boys will play at 7:30 p.m. Contact Donna Burgess at 336-893-5754 for additional information. June 18 - Church yard sale Hanes Memorial CME Church, 819 Highland Ave., will hold a yard sale on Saturday, June 18, from 8 a.m. - 1 pjn. Table rentals are avail able for $25 each. Contact Jerri Evans at 336-422-2794 after 5 p.m. to purchase a table. Lunch of a fish sandwich and drink will be available for $6 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information, call 336-724-7151. June 18 - Firearms Safe Surrender event The Winston-Salem Police Department will host a Firearms Safe Surrender event on Saturday, June 18, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Waughtown Baptist Church, 1538 Waughtown St. This event is being held to allow members of the com munity to turn in any type of firearm *.1 1 i A 11 uiey may no longer want. /\n types of firearms will be I accepted, including handguns and long guns as well as BB guns and airsoft' guns. I Ammunition may also be turned in. All weapons should be secured in the trunk of a vehicle or in the bed of a 1 pickup truck. Weapons t should be unloaded. This is i not a gun buy-back event. Contact Lt. K. L. Paterson at I 336-773-7949 for more infor mation. ? Jane 18 - Juneteenth Celebration s The City's Human Relations Department is i again sponsoring the 12th ' annual Juneteenth festival, i organized by Triad Cultural Arts and being held this year t. on Saturday, June 18, from 11 ? a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bailey Park and Biotech Place in Wake Forest Innovation Quarter. Activities will include a health fair, a forum on the black family, cooking demon strations, arts and crafts, a children's area, music and tributes to Prince, B.B. King, Natalie Cole, Maurice White and oth ers. For more information, visit TraidCulture.org or call 336-757 8556. June 18 - Honor Your Father Luncheon A luncheon to celebrate and honor fathers will be held on June 18 horn noon-2 pjn. at Carl Russell Community Center, 3521 Carver School Rd. The speaker will be Leroy Richardson, Jr. The luncheon is free and open to all. For more informa tion, call Ben Piggott at 336-727 2580. June 18 - Fashion Show A Fifty-Five Plus Glamour Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, June 18, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Quality Independent Living, 5068 Lansing Drive. Call the office at 336 767-6021 for more information. June 18 - Twilight Senior Prom Audretta Hall is hosting a senior prom on June 18, 2-6 p.m., at Reflectionz Eventz Center, 206 S. Westgate Dr., Greensboro, in honor of her mom, who never got a chance to go to her Senior Prom back in 1956. Sixty years later, June 18,, she is hosting a prom and inviting senior communities to attend. Tickets are $25 a person and include oldies music," food and fun! Contact Kimberly Bone Mark at 336:707 1318 for tickets and more informa tion. June 18 - Black & White din ner/dance The Big Four Alumni Association of Forsyth County will host a Black & White Dinner/Dance at the Enterprise Conference and Banquet Center, 1922 S. Martin Luther King Ave on Saturday, June 18, from 7 pin. to midnight. Jpin your friends for a fabulous night of fellowship with music provided by DJ King Fish. Dress attire is semi formal. Come out to meet your old school friends, classmates, new acquaintances, and renew your com mitment to the ideals of our beloved Big Four historical high schools. Donations are $25. For tickets and other information, contact Linda Rogers 336-331-3261, or Robert Noble 336-764-0980. June 19 - Mo Lucas Father's Day Parade The Mo Lucas Community Foundation will have its third annual Father's Day Parade in Winston Salem on June 19. The parade will begin at 3 p.m. starting at 7th and Trade Streets and continuing down Trade Street, making a right onto Fourth Street and a left on Spruce Street; and ending at the Winston Square Amphitheater. The Parade will consist of marching bands and local businesses, as well as organiza tions gathering to display talent and art throughout the community for spectators to enjoy. Immediately fol lowing the parade, the organization will hold their 11th annual Mo Lucas Father's Day Cookout, which will consist of various performances by local talent. The cookout will have free food, drinks, and games for all ages. For more information, please contact Michael A. Terry at 336-577 0721 ormolucaskids@yahoo.com. June 19-24 - TEAM-UP sum mer camp Teens Engaged in Aspiring Mentorships: an Uplifting Partnership (TEAM-UP) will run June 19-24 at Winston-Salem State University. This program provides educational sessions on potential careers, small business start-ups, leadership and personal finance for foster care youth. In the last eight years, the program has served more than 300 high school students, ages 16-18, in foster care from eight North Carolina counties. This summer's camp will serve 35 students and will meet in Rams Commons 3. The pro gram is tailored to meet the local needs of children and blends learning and fun, simulates real life experi ences by allowing room for mistakes, and gives participants clear choices and consequences for their actions. For more information about this pro gram, contact Dr. Pagiavlas by call ing 336-750-2354 or 336-734-6922 or email to pagiavlasno@wssu.edu. June 20 -1 Voice / lPlay / IDay The NC Black Repertory Company (NCBRC) will join Project 1 VOICE with over 30 black theatres, museums and diverse insti tutions throughout the world in a staged reading of "The Colored Museum" by George C. Wolf. The reading will take place at the Arts Council Theatre on Monday, June 20, at 8 p.m. in the Black Box. Admission is "Pay what you can" and limited seating is available. Call 336 723-2266 to RSVP. June 20-25 - Band camp Winston-Salem State University will offer a band camp June 20-25 that promotes the musical growth and development of 7th through 12th grade students who will participate in various ensembles including: concert band, jazz band, marching band, and chamber ensembles. Registration for day campers in this program will be held on the first day of camp from 9 am. - 1 p.m. This year's program is open to all wind, percussion, string, and auxiliary students. For informa tion about this program, call Dr. James Armstrong at 336-750-2263 or emailarmstrongan@wssu.edu. June 20-30 - NC-MSEN Summer Scholars Pre-College camp For students desiring to explore their interest in math and science this summer, Winston-Salem State University will offer the NC-MSEN Summer Scholars Pre-College pro gram. The camp, which will run June 20-30, prepares students for entrance to a four-year college or university and careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and teach ing. Students complete a two-week program where they are actively engaged in hands-on mathematics, science, and technology activities and activities to enhance their communi cation, critical thinking, and writing skills. Students will also take an edu cational field trip, interact with guest speakers, and participate in commu nity-related experiences. The pro gram will admit a limited number of students on a first-come first-serve basis. To apply go to http://www.wssu .edu/centers/cmste/p recollege-program/summer-schol ars.aspx June 21-26 - UniverSoul Circus UniverSoul Circus will perform in Greensboro June 21-26 at the Greensboro Coliseum. A big top spectacle of global proportions, UniverSoul Circus takes fans of all ages on an unforgettable journey of light, sound and soul. UniverSoul is a highly interactive combination of cir cus arts, theater, and music that spans genres including Pop, Classic R&B, Latin, Hip Hop, Jazz and Gospel. It embraces and celebrates the unique and familiar aspects of pop culture globally by bringing them center stage with a cast of international per formers. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster.com or 1-800-745 3000. For more information, visit See Comm. Cat. on B8 14T1i STREET SCHOOL ALUMNI PLANNING AN HISTORIC REUNION COME A JOIN USI ?ALSO WE ARE DOCUMENTING MBMORAWITA SO PLEASE BMNO TO SHADE OUR WONOBIFUL HXSTORy wain mi let ? itni st mocjition tenet
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