PARKCHESTER'S SEVENTH ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION

will be held this year at St. Helena's gymnasium, 1315 Olmsted Avenue, on Saturday, December 26 from 3 - 8 PM. Kwanzaa is a cultural event that celebrates an area's many diverse cultures and showcases the creative arts. Come and celebrate traditional family values, community responsibility, commerce, self improvement, and our diverse cultural connections. The event will feature African Attire, an African Market, cultural performances, speakers, food, raffles, children's games, and vendors. The event is free and open to the public, but participants are invited to bring a donation of toys or books. Vendors are welcome. For more information, contact DeBra Oguamah at 718-409-5253 or 347-525-4943.