Credit and Money Management Workshop with Compton Councilman Willie Jones - 9am
(2319 E. Caldwell Street, Kelly Park, Compton)
Job Search Workshop (2 p.m.)
(Norwalk Regional Library: 12350 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, 90650)
Career coach Liz Mohler will lead this free, interactive workshop. Participants will learn successful networking strategies. In addition, 10 attendees will get a free resume makeover, so participants are encouraged to bring a copy of their resumes.
For more information, please call (562) 868-0775.
Cesar E. Chavez Celebration (12 p.m. - 4 p.m.)
(Dominguez Park: 21330 S. Santa Fe Ave., Carson, 90810)
Carson City will celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar E. Chavez. The event will include a peace march, food, a dance, readings and music.
For more information, please call the Parks and Recreation Department at (310) 847-3570.
Locke High School Open Enrollment (10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
(Locke High School: 325 E. 11th St., Los Angeles, 90061)
Intent to Enroll forms will be available at Locke High School. There will also be raffle give aways, music, refreshments, and a band and drill team performance.
For more information, please call (323) 420-2123.
Community Coalition anniversary kick-off (10:00 am)
(8101 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles 90044)
This year marks Community Coalition's 20th Anniversary. On Saturday, March 20th, Community Coalition is hosting a special membership event with founder Karen Bass. The event kicks off a full year of celebration that will highlight the Coalition's accomplishments over the last 20 years. President and CEO Marqueece Harris-Dawson will then share our new hopes and vision for the future as we embark on another 20 years of bringing real change to South LA.
As part of the celebration, CoCo will unveil a new logo sign that will grace the front of its building. If you become a new member or renew your membership at this event, you will receive great goodies featuring the new logo. Membership levels start at $25.
To register for the Kick-off, you can RSVP online or contact Kusema Thomas at kusema@cocosouthla.org.
In honor of CoCo's 20 years, it is compiling a list of its top 20 victories and contributions to South LA. Email or share on its website the most memorable actions, campaigns and victories that you were a part of. If you marched during Budget Cuts Rally this past summer or supported one of its very first campaigns, "Rebuild South LA Without Liquor Stores," CoCo wanst to hear from you!