Community Calendar: Week of September 27th

Until October 5

November General Elections Voter Registration Deadline: Monday, October 5, 2020, is the deadline to register to vote in the November 2020 Presidential and General Election. To register, find your precinct, change your name or address, etc. go to: https://www.dallascountyvotes.org/ or https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/. 

Until September 30th

Dallas Free COVID-19 Testing at 8207 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, 9 am-7 pm. Hosted by Go Get Tested. Register: http://gogettested.com/

August 31-October 2

CBCF To Host The First-Ever All Digital Annual Legislative Conference. The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc announces it will deliver its annual Legislative Conference online later this year. The new format will allow “attendees” to experience the programming they have become accustomed to from the comfort and safety of their home. For more information: www.cbcfinc.org. will allow “attendees” to experience the program.

Until November 4th

Job Readiness Sessions & Hiring Events, 21^st Century, with Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, ZWHJCOC, Zan Wesley Holmes, Jr. Community Outreach Center. Via Zoom. Info contact: Jasmine Anderson at jasmine.anderson@zwhjcoc.org

Daily

State Fair of Norma’s. Enjoy all of your state fair favorites but with a twist! at Norma’s Café 8300 Gaylord Pkwy, Frisco. All 5 Norma’s Cafe are participating and open 8 am-8 pm daily.

September 27 

Andrew’s World with host Andrew Whigham III on blogtalkradio.com 8 am-10 am. Tune in for thought-provoking, enlightening, informative, and entertaining news and commentary. Join the conversation at 646-200-0459 on Andrew’s World.

Carrollton Farmers Market. 10:00 am-1:00 pm. 2722 N. Josey Ln. Carrollton. Every Sunday.

Reggae Brunch Buffet, Host Hero’s Lounge, 3094 N. Stemmons Fwy.  11 am-3 pm. Tickets: Eventbrite.com. The all new Sunday Reggae Brunch!! All You Can Eat Caribbean Brunch Buffet.

Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Concert Series Presented by Chevrolet: Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru Concert Series feat: Fort Worth band, Squeezebox Bandits at Fair Park. Tickets: bigtex.com/big-tex-fair-food-drive-thru. 11 am-6 pm. 

A Message For You. I Messenger Media is continuing to provide thought-provoking, informative, enlightening and entertaining news, and commentary. 1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com

Sunday Happy Hour, NABJ Media Related Task Force, with host Terry Allen. 5:30 pm CST. Reg:  https://bit.ly/2FOlwGG. Bring your best drink and enjoy the best in online networking! 

September 28

Makin’ Money Mondays hosted by Wealth Architect and Kirsten Elise Dunn. Need some financial wisdom? We got you covered. Our hosts Kirsten Elise Dunn, successful social entrepreneur and real estate investor, and Jack Waldron, Executive VP at Five Rings Financial. On Facebook Live @WealthArchitect. 11:15 am-11:45 am. FREE!

In the Middle with Ashley Moss, a Pointer Koch Fellow with I Messenger Media, LLC. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.

Monday Night Politics: Virtual Political Forums. 6-8 pm. District Judge, 14 Judicial District, District Judge, 95 Judicial District, District Judge, 162 Judicial District, District Judge, 254 Judicial District. Online Event: https://bit.ly/3is39Wh. Info: www.dallasexaminer.com

Marvelous Marriage Mondays at Friendship-West Baptist Church 2020 W. Wheatland Rd. 7:00 pm-8 pm. Helping Marriages be More Marvellous! This is a ministry of the Covenant Keepers which is the Marriage Community of Friendship-West Baptist Church. Register online at https://friendshipwest.zoom.us/meeting/register/upcpcOmhqz4rqNU-lYrUaJHUISSKLziBMg

September 29

The Doc Shep Speaks Show! From 11 am-1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Join in on the conversation. 

Texas Woman’s Foundation 35th Annual Luncheon Virtual Event.  Speaker America Ferrera. 11:30 am CDT – Virtual Lobby and Sponsor Activations Open 12:00 pm CDT – Luncheon Program Begins. Tickets: www.txwfluncheon.org 

Building A More Equitable Future For African American in Dallas at Bill J. Priest Institute A Campus of El Centro College 1402 S. Corinth St. 6-7:15 pm. Free Reg: Eventbrite.com. 

September 30

I Was Just Thinking with Norma Adams-Wade from 11 am-1 pm. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com. Call in and join the conversation at 646-200-0459.

Ask Dr. Amerson Radio Show at 11 am CST. The show continues to spotlight National Alopecia Awareness Month with expert guests. Healthy hair/scalp care tips, alopecia discussion, our award-winning product line and more on DFWiRadio.com.

Virtual Community Engagement. Keynote Speaker: State Representative Lorraine Birabil. Reg: big.tex.com/community-engagement-luncheon. 11:30 am-1 pm.

#NationBuilding w/ Michael Sorrell at 12:30 pm. CT on Facebook & Twitter. Follow Paul Quinn College’s President, Michael Sorrell on all social media platforms. @MichaelSorrell on Twitter & Instagram and @MichaelJSorrell on Facebook.

AARP Online Career Expo Navigating The Job Market During Times of Uncertainty. Noon. CT. Register: https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?

Hollywood Live! With Michael “Hollywood” Hernandez and co-host Shavonda “With a V” Fields, hollywoodlive.com from 2 pm-4 pm.

Meet A Black Mental Health Professional: We Are Here, hosted by Dr, Tanisha Guy & Megan Pickens, LPC-S. 7 pm-9 pm. A two-hour event will introduce you to 20 Black mental health professionals. Register: Eventbite.com. 

Salsa Wednesday at Vidorra by DJ Wander at Vidorra Dallas 2642 Main St. 7-10 pm. 

October 1

The Bare Truth with Allana J. Barefield. Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.

Brem For the Bust. A kick off start for Breast Cancer Awareness Month featuring Dr. Rachel Brem and Dr. Angela Marshall. 5 pm CST. Reg: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brem-for-the-bust-breast-health-virtual-educational-event-tickets-117341105405?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch

SIP and Eat with LaShante‘ “The Lifestyle Chef.” LaShante Williams,  Every Thursday at 7 pm CST on FB live and IG live and https://www.instagram.com/lashante_thelifestylechef/

Musicians In the Park.  A series of Thursday night concerts at Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Fwy. 7-8 pm. Also streaming on https://www.facebook.com/MusicPerformanceTrustFund/

SoulJazz Thursday Under The Stars featuring Natural Change at 813 Sandaga, 813 Exposition Ave 8:00 pm-12:00 am Bring your own lawn chairs and come enjoy the sounds of Natural Change under the stars. Food Truck, BBQ, Hookahs, and Cigars. Doors open at 8 pm. There is limited seating available. More info: visit www.sandaga813.com or email info@sandaga813.com.

October 2

9th Annual Dallas Hunger Summit (online) 10 am-11:30 am. Free. Malik Yakini, Director, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network, will discuss his organization’s effort to assure access to healthy, nutritious foods. A Zoom link will be sent after your register. To register, click here.  

Big Tex Fair Food Drive-Thru at Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave. 10 am-6 pm. This one-of-a-kind drive-thru experience will celebrate all things Texan. Tickets: bigtex.com/big-tex-fair-food-drive-thru

From Marva with Love with Marva Sneed Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459. 

Friendship-West Presents Spiritual Care hosted by Be Made Whole Counseling Center. Fridays. Spiritual Care of our souls helps to encourage us through difficult times. 1:00 pm CDT via Zoom: Click the link below and make sure you enter the access code. https://zoom.us/j/8567036848? Access Code: 856 703 6848. 

Infant Mortality Awareness Webinars. Morning and afternoon sessions held on all three dates. Sponsors: Dallas Health Start & Parkland. Contact: 214-590-1670. Register: https://bit.ly/32qQRH2

October 3

Mountain View Church Of Christ’s Free Groceries Drive-Thru: 7979 E. R.L. Thornton Fwy, 9 am-noon. 

Positive Reflections Ministry Free Groceries (Includes meat, non-perishables goods & produce while supplies last) Pick up location: Pleasant Zion Missionary Baptist Church 1910 N. St Augustine Rd. Dallas from 9 am to 1 pm. Call 214-208-5536.

First Saturday Harvest Project Food Rescue, Free Fruits and Veggies, at Pan African Connection 4466 S. Marsalis Ave. 10:00 am-3:00 pm. Free Fruits and Veggies until they’re gone. Call 214-943-8262

A Message For You, “The Stimulus Show” Live on Facebook at TexasMetroNews and blogtalkradio.com at 11 am-1 pm. Questions? Call 646-200-0459.