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05/28/2026

S.H.I.N.E. with us this Juneteenth! ✨🎉

Join us for our annual Juneteenth Celebration:

📅 June 19, 2026
📍 Thee Arc Family Life Center 427 E. Thomas St.
⏰ 4-8:30 p.m.

This year, we're bringing together the 11 phenomenal women from Season Three of the True North Speaker Series for a powerful panel discussion you won't want to miss!

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: ✨ Panel discussion featuring all Season 3 guests: These dynamic leaders who are S.H.I.N.E.ing into their destiny

✨ Black women-owned vendors and community resources
✨ A performance by MGC Productions “Freedom Ain’t Free”
Written and directed by Mitzi Graves Coles

✨ A time for networking and connections ✨ Art showcases from talented local Black women artists

This is a day for everyone to S.H.I.N.E. together!

Everyone is welcome! Bring your family, bring your friends and let's make this Juneteenth unforgettable.

03/01/2026

Congratulations ladies! We are so proud of our founder Takita Walker!

The North Main Visionaries Collaborative Group is moving its work forward with four new committees led by community leaders:

🎓 Education Committee: Keisha Averett
🩺 Health Committee: Kitteria Mayo
🎨 Arts & Culture Committee: Lauren Smith
📈 Economic Growth Committee: Takita Walker

These new committees will focus on strengthening collaboration and supporting long-term revitalization along the North Main corridor.

🔗 Read our full release and the bios on our committee chairs here: https://www.riverdistrictassociation.com/blog/north-main-visionaries-committee-chairs

02/03/2026

Family Literacy Night is almost here!

Join us on March 5th, 4–7 PM at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research for a FREE evening of fun.

Bring the whole family for hands-on activity stations, book giveaways, and tons of learning adventures. You won’t want to miss it!

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01/19/2026

When they say “Let her cook,” and you take it personally. 😌🔥
New Simply Swann services loading:
Family Meals • Small Group Catering • Meal Prep Plans

01/19/2026

Get ready to ✨S.H.I.N.E.✨ with Dr. Carmina Richardson Eder, a Womanist scholar and transformational leader! 📚✨ Join us for a powerful conversation about authenticity, breaking barriers and advocating for equity in spaces where your presence matters.

Don't miss this incredible episode of True North Speaker Series - Season 3, Episode 6

�⏰ Premiering next Wednesday, January 21, at noon!

Set your reminders! 🔔