Scheduled Events

Event	Date	Location	Details	Contact
The 9th African and Caribbean Health Fair	Sunday, August 9^th, 2009 12:00PM - 5:00PM	Kingsessing Recreation Center, 49th St. (Between Kingsessing & Chester Aves), Philadelphia, PA 19143 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Sunday, August 9, 2009 Health Screening from 12pm - 5pm Soccer Tournament until 8pm [ View Flyer, Page 1 ]	If you are interested in participating, placing an ad, or purchasing a table contact: Vera Tolbert (215) 680-0722 Antoinette Ghartey (856) 304-4524 or any member of the Health Fair Committee Megan Doherty or Raphia Noumbissi We can't wait to see you there!
2009 AFRICOM Soccer Tournament	Saturday, August 1st - Sunday August 9th, 2009	Semi-Final and Final matches at Kingsessing Recreation Center 49th Street between Chester & Kingsessing Avenues	1st place winner – trophy with $200 cash 2nd place winner – trophy with $125 cash 3rd Place winner - $75 cash Best defensive player - trophy Highest goal scorer - trophy Register by July 31st - AFRICOM Men Soccer Flyer - Soccer REGISTRATION FORM 2009 - AFRICOM Soccer RULES & REGULATIONS 2009	To register and for more information contact: Vincent Ngadi (215) 296-5049 Philip Udo-Inyang (484) 557-7445 E-mail: info@Africom-Philly.org Please print out the flyer for anyone who may be interested!
Celebrate Africa	July 24-26, 2009		Sponsored by The African-American Museum of Philadelphia in Collaboration with the Liberian Association of Pennsylvania and other African countries
Cote d'Ivoire Association of the Delaware Valley Independence Celebration	August 2-9, 2009		More details coming soon.
33^rd Annual ODUNDE Festival Weekend - African and Carribean Business Roundtable	June 7^th, 2008 9:00AM - 12:00PM	Philadelphia Department of Commerce, One Parkway Building, 1515 Arch Street, 18^th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19143 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	[ View Flyer, Page 1 ]
33^rd Annual ODUNDE Festival Weekend - African Ambassador's Reception	Friday June 6^th, 2008 6:00PM - 8:00PM	Converasation Hall - Room 200, Philadelphia, City Hall [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	[ View Flyer, Page 2 ]	R.S.V.P. to Stanley L. Straughter at (215) 817-9887, SLStraughter@verizon.net or to Anjali Chainani at (215) 906-0480, Anjali.Chainani@phila.gov.
33^rd Annual ODUNDE Festival Weekend - African American Museum of Philadelphia	June 7^th, 2008 4:00PM - 6:00PM	701 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	The World Bank and African Union Disaporia Initiative to Support Integrated Development in Africa. [ View Flyer, Page 3 ]	R.S.V.P. to Stanley L. Straughter at (215) 817-9887, SLStraughter@verizon.net or to Anjali Chainani at (215) 906-0480, Anjali.Chainani@phila.gov.
Fund-Raiser & Entertainment, featuring live performances by Evangelist Gobourne, Sis Dionne Rochester & more!	March 29^th, 2008 6:00PM Doors open @ 5pm	935 S 53rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19143 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by Coalition for Jamaica Adults: $20.00 Kids under 12yrs: $10.00 [ View Flyer ]	Tickets on sale now! Call (267) 269-7201 or (610) 237-0210 or (215) 681-1078.
Celebrate Africa Day	May 3^rd 7:00 – 4:00PM, 2008	7^th & Arch Sts. Philadelphia [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by the African Amer-ican Museum of Philadelphia Featured country: Ethiopia 7:00 AM - parade	(215) 674-0380 www.aampmuseum.org
African & African-American Mural Dedication	April 12^th, 2008	5741 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program	Cheryl Durgans, Project Manager (215) 685-0739
Symposium on African & African-American Mural Relationships	April 26^th, 2008 11:00AM - 3:00PM	ACANA 5524 Woodland Ave. Philadelphia [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program	Cheryl Durgans, Project Manager (215) 685-0739
Get-together and Banquet for the African and Caribbean Communities	May 17^th, 2008 6:00PM - 12:00AM	Best Inn Hotel 2015 Penrose Ave Philadelphia [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by the Philadelphia Health Department	Margate Dia, Coordinator (215) 685-6765
Africa Conference & Odunde Festival	May 6^th – 8th, 2008	Temple University & South Street, Philadelphia	Organized by AFRICOM & Odunde organization	Stanley Straugther, Co-chair (215) 817-9887 Eric Edi, Co-chair (215) 869-3377
Caribbean Carnival	June 14^th, 2008	Fairmount Park, Philadelphia	n/a	n/a
African & Caribbean Health Fair	August 3^rd, 2008	Francis Myers Recreation Center 5800 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by Africom and Philadelphia Health Department	Vera Tolbert, Co-chair (215) 680-0722 Larry Robinson (215) 685-5350
Caribbean Festival	August 19^th, 2008	Penns Landing S. Philadelphia, PA 19147 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Organized by Caribbean Festival orgainzation	n/a

Past Events

Event	Date	Location	Details	Contact
The 8th African and Caribbean Health Fair	Sunday, August 3^rd, 2008 11:00AM - 8:00PM	F. Myers Recreation Center 58th St. (Between Kingsessing & Chester Aves), Philadelphia, PA 19143 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Free Health Screenings, Blood pressure, HIV Testing & Counseling, Diabetes Screening, Dental and Health Info, and more! African & Caribbean Food Vendors Free Giveaways! [ View Flyer, Page 1 ]	Coalition of African Communities - Philadelphia (AFRICOM) 4020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Phone: (215) 220-8518 Email: Chairman@Africom-philly.org Website: www.Africom-philly.org
47^TH Independence Anniversary of Nigeria	Saturday, October 13, 2007 7 PM – 2 AM	Sheraton Suites (Airport) Hotel 4101 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153 [ Get directions with Google Maps ] Tel: (215) 243-1100 Tel: (215) 365-6600, Guest Room: (800) 325-3535	Organized by Nigerian Peoples Forum	Philip Udo-Inyang (484) 557-7445 pudoinyang@yahoo.com
Book Release	September 5^th, 2007		Globalization and Politics in the Economic Community of West African States offers an engaging perspective on the understanding of globalization in the ECOWAS countries of West Africa. This book is available at Barnes and Nobles, Amazon.com and more locations. Author: Eric Edi, Ph.D, Fulbright Alumni Visiting Assistant Professor of Black Studies, Knox College Read More...
7^TH Annual African & Caribbean Health Fair	Sunday, August 19th, 2007 11 AM — 8 PM	Francis Meyers Recreation Center, 58th St. (Between Kingsessing & Chester Aves) West Philadelphia, PA 19143 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Featuring: - Health Screenings (blood pressure, HIV testing & counseling, dental checks, etc.) - Live Entertainment - Children's Activities - Soccer Competition - African & Caribbean Food Vendors - Arts & Crafts Vendors - Free Giveaways! [ View PDF Flyer ]	Megan Doherty (215) 573-8266 megand@seas.upenn.edu
AFRICOM 7^th ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR SOCCER TOURNAMENT 2007	Sunday, August 19, 2007	Francis Meyers Recreation Center, 58th St. (Between Kingsessing & Chester Aves) West Philadelphia, PA 19143 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	The 7th Annual African and Caribbean Health Fair, organized by Coalition of African Communities – Philadelphia (AFRICOM), will be held on August 19, 2007. Each year, to increase participation and provide some entertainment at the Health Fair, a friendly soccer tournament is staged during the health fair. It is to be emphasized that although the soccer tournament is competitive in nature, it is unquestionably a recreational event. All participants must abide by this principle. [ Soccer Registration Form PDF ] [ Soccer Rules and Regulations PDF ]	TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: Siddiq Hadi, Tournament Director (215) 668-7885 Elhadj Ndiaye (215) 239-5939 Vincent Ngadi (215) 939-0748 Whondel Sterling (215) 990-0475 Philip Udo-Inyang (484) 557-7445 ELECTONIC INFORMATION: E-mail: AfricomPhilly@yahoo.com Website: www.Africom-Philly.org
Echoes of Africa	Saturday, August 25, 2007 8 AM – 12 PM	The Philadelphia Zoo 3400 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA [ Get directions with Google Maps ] Tel: (215) 243-1100	Organized by the Office of Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell	Anjali Chainani (215) 686-3418/19 anjali.chainani@phila.gov
AFRICOM Party/Social Get-Together	Saturday, August 25, 2007 8 pm – 4 AM	BEST INN HOTEL 2015 Penrose Ave Philadelphia, PA 19145 [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Come celebrate the day of Echoes of Africa - Organized by Coalition of African Communities - Philadelphia (AFRICOM) Come meet AFRICOM officials Free Food and Drinks (non-alcohol) Cash Bar (alcoholic drinks) Fashion Show DJ Music [ View PDF Flyer ]	Alou Traore' atraore01@netzero.com Vincent Ngadi vcngadi@aol.com
Cote d'Ivoire Association 47th Anniversary Gala Festival	Saturday, August 4th, 2007 8 PM — 5 AM	2015 Penrose Avenue, Philadelphia, PA [ Get directions with Google Maps ]	Cost: $20 per person Featuring: - Foods and drinks - Cultural Performances - Fashion Show - Music: DJ Tassouman (The Fire) Special Guests - Mr. Pierre Seya, Représentative African Development Bank in Mali - Honorable Stanley Straughter, - Commission on African and Caribbean Immigrants' Affairs and much more. [ View PDF Flyer ]	Eric Edi: (215) 869-3377 Bamba Ibrahim: (215) 668-8322
Liberian Mandigo Association 1^ST National Convention	June 29-July 1, 2007		Organized by Pennsylvania Chapter
Africa Day – Celebrating 50^TH Independence Anniversary of Ghana	May 4-5, 2007		Organized by African-American Museum
Town Hall Meeting on Immigration	Saturday, March 10, 2007		Presentation by USCIS Immigration Services Officers Topic: USCIS Proposed Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule (Impact on Immigrants) Organized by Coalition of African Communities - Philadelphia (AFRICOM)