“The Magic Of Paper”, an exhibit by 7-year old Rosario Chloe, Friday April 12th
Please join us at Southside Community Center’s Art in Color monthly exhibit as 7 year old artist Rosario Chloe Williams presents her latest work.
The work will be on display for the entire month of April, but please join us for a reception on Friday, April 12th at 5-6 p.m.
Light refreshments and drinks will be provided…cupcakes by the wonderful LaLa SweetTooth!
Rosario began making handmade paper dolls for herself and her loved ones as companions when they were feeling lonely. She was motivated by a round cardboard piece from a frozen pizza that was amongst the weekly recyclables. She considers herself an abstract artist that likes to work with paper especially. She is inspired by her immediate family of artists, and makes work until ” it is perfect, perfect to me.”
Wish us luck (we may need it)!
A few staff members & some community members from the Southside will be joining together to participate in this years “Tough Turtle” 5K Adventure Race, happening on April 20th along the Cayuga Waterfront & Black Diamond Trails. Come cheer us on (if you can), and celebrate with us at the finish line (if we can, lol). For more information on this exciting event please visit http://www.toughturtleithaca.com
JUNETEENTH PLANNING HAS BEGUN! BE A PART OF IT!!
Save the date!
Ithaca’s Juneteenth Festival
will take place on
Saturday, June 15th from 11am-6pm
At Southside Community Center located on 305 South Plain Street Ithaca, NY
For information regarding volunteering & vendor opportunities please email nlacka@sscc-ithaca.org or call 607-273-4190
We invite people of all walks of life to join the event planning committee; please reply promptly as our next meeting will take place on Friday March 8th at 5:15pm.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration of the legal emancipation of enslaved Black people in the United States. Juneteenth is not only a celebration of remembrance of the very rich history of African American’s in this
country, but also a celebration of our achievements in the continued struggle against oppression. It is a vibrant celebration that commemorates African American freedom and emphasizes education and community.
“Art In Color” art exhibit Friday 2/1/13
Greetings Everyone,
We are hosting our first monthly art exhibit: Art in Color
This Friday 6:00-7:00PM (light refreshments)
Southside Community Center, Inc. ~ 305 S.Plain Street
Featuring the photography of Ms. Nydia V. Blas (Southside Community Center Program Educator)
IT’S OFFICIAL! WE HAVE A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR!
Well after a long search, and a very talented applicant pool, the Southside Community Center finally has it’s new permanent Executive Director…..Dr. Nia Nunn Makepeace!!! Dr. Nia, as she is referred to around the center, has been with us in an interim capacity for quite some time now and has already established quite a number of new connections for the center, and now as the permanent Executive Director, we look forward to her continued enthusiasm and dedication to making the Southside even greater.
If you see her, don’t be afraid to congratulate her!! SHE’S AWESOME TO WORK WITH!!
Kwanzaa Celebration POSTPONED!!
Due to weather conditions in Ithaca, the Southside Community Center’s Annual Kwanzaa Celebration will be postponed until further notice. Please check back on the Southside Community Center’s website for the new date & time for our Community Celebration.
Celebrate Kwanzaa this Saturday 12/29/12
Ithaca’s 2012
KWANZAA
CELEBRATION
Saturday December 29th at 5 pm
Southside Community Center
305 S Plain St
FREE!
All invited to attend, especially if this is your first Kwanzaa Celebration ever!
Kwanzaa is an African American cultural celebration created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. We come together annually to celebrate these 7 principals:
Dec 26 Umoja = Unity
Dec 27 Kujichagulia = Self-determination
Dec 28 Ujima = Working together
Dec 29 Ujamaa = Supporting each other
Dec 30 Nia = Purpose
Dec 31 Kuumba = Creativity
Jan 1 Imani = Faith, especially in ourselves
Our evening will include:
Libation/prayer (5 pm), Dr. James Turner - Keynote speaker, Sahyini Morningstar - Folklorist, puppeteer, Dinner, and Live music by TAG (6:30 pm)
PHOTOSHOP FUN introductory classes start 11/26/12
The Southside Community Center, in collaboration with the Ink Shop presents “Photoshop Fun”, presents a FREE introductory course focusing on the basics of using Adobe Photoshop.
The course is open to anyone interested from Middle School ages and up (yes adults, even you!). Intersted participants can choose one of the two following sessions, November 26th-29th from 5pm-7pm & December 3rd-6th also from 5pm-7pm. Courses will be taught by Caleb Thomas of the Ink Shop.
SPACE IS LIMITED AND AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS, PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
Those who are interested can contact Vinnie Sierra, Computer Lab Coordinator at vsierra@sscc-ithaca.org or by calling 607-273-4190 for more information or simply come visit the center at 305 S. Plain St., Ithaca, NY to pick up a registration form.
Southside Community Centers Annual Meeting 11/13/12
Join us for
Southside Community Center’s
Annual Meeting!
When:
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
6-7 pm
Where:
Southside Community Center Gymnasium
305 South Plain Street, Ithaca
Don’t miss this occasion to learn more about his historic center and our Southside community!!
You will have an opportunity meet SSCC staff, community members, local officials, and the Southside Community Center Board of Directors. There will be refreshments served and brief presentations on the progress of the Center. Southside residents and Center patrons will also have an opportunity to participate in the annual board elections.
Come Support Your Community Center!
