(AUGUSTA, GA) Come learn about the latest progress on Laney Walker/Bethlehem redevelopment activities. The Augusta Housing and Community Development Department holds its quarterly community meeting Tuesday, July 19 at the Tabernacle Baptist Church Family Life Center from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. http://www.heritagepineaugusta.com/news-events/
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Augusta Chronicle highlights efforts by the Housing Department to retain current residents as part of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization effort. For the full story: http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2011-06-30/laney-walker-bethlehem-revitalization-wont-displace-residents
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Lucy Laney Craft Museum has launched its Ebony Legacy Exhibition, showcasing the contributions and achievements of African Americans in Augusta. July 1 through October 31. http://www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com/
(AUGUSTA, GA) Augusta Tomorrow is continuing its efforts to beautify the St. Sebastian Way road gateway. Organizations and entities along St. The scope of the project will include upgrades to the medians located in Walton Way between 13th and 15th Streets and Greene Street between St. Sebastian and Riverwatch Parkway. www.augustatomorrow.org
(AUGUSTA, GA) The Singles Ministry of Tabernacle Baptist Church will be donating items to SafeHomes of Augusta. It is a shelter for victims of domestic violence and houses women and children from all around the state of Georgia. The ministry will be downstairs after each service collecting donations on Sunday, July 10th and Sunday, 17th. http://www.tbcaugusta.org/
(AUGUSTA, GA) The New Bethlehem Community Center launches its Summer Enrichment Camp, July 11-29, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Ages: 5 to 13. Registration fee is $25.00 for first child and $15.00 for each additional child. There is no additional cost. Parents must provide transportation. Call 706-722-0086 for more information. www.newbethlehemcommunitycenter.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) Historic Augusta’s Preservation Awards Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Preservation Awards to be given at the organization’s annual meeting to be held in the fall. For more information, to check the National Register status of a building, or to nominate a property for a 2011 Historic Preservation, please contact Robyn Anderson by telephone at 706-724-0436, e-mail at robyn@historicaugusta.org or mail at P.O. Box 37, Augusta, GA 30903. http://historicaugusta.org/
(AUGUSTA, GA) Following a successful presentation of the Laney Walker/Bethlehem revitalization plan to the state office of HUD, the Augusta Housing and Community Development Department has been invited to Washington, DC to present highlights of this national-class program. www.heritagepineaugusta.com
(AUGUSTA, GA) The first annual BLOCKS ARE BEAUTIFUL celebration, which took place on Pine Street on May 7, has gone "prime time" with the launch of a video on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kIO3OvI1O4
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