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Juneteenth Celebration Tickets Now On Sale

It's Juneteenth time again! This year's 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Jamboree on the Green, promises to be a finger-licking, jam-packed, fun-filled event that you won't soon forget! It all happens on Friday, June 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now.

Jamboree on the Green offers great new tastes, dances, interactive experiences, and information on America's incredible black history. Each of this year's event booths is designed to capture your senses. The "Sweet Potato Pie Stand" will offer Southern delicacies, while the "Domino Den" and "Spade Shack" offer a chance to compete in exciting games.

A DJ will be on hand, and vendors display gadgets and gift ideas for your Christmas or birthday shopping lists.

It all happens on the lawn west of the Research Office Building (ROB). Bring your lawn chair, a big appetite and your comfy shoes.

Tickets are available now from:
Stephanie Carlson (x2033; Bldg. 137, Rm. 310)
Lovetta Dunn (x2388; Bldg. 024, Rm. 118)
Wanda Elliott (x4305; Bldg. 041, Rm. 225)
Yvette Ladd (x2211; Bldg. T207)
Sharon Oden (x4460; Bldg. 024, Rm. 209)
Ben Smith (x2638; Bldg. 280C, Rm. 108)
Michelle Smith (x4154; Bldg. 751, Rm. 204)
Pauline Wethington (x4559; Bldg. 040, Rm. G111)

Buy your ticket early and get two free booth tickets. The ticket price includes the price for your meal. But don' worry! If you come late, tickets will be available at the Ticket Booth. Please note ticket prices below.

Advanced Purchase Price - $10.00
Door Purchase Price - $12.00
Children (12 & under) - $6.00
Booth tickets - $0.25

—Delicia Gipson
   SLAC Today, May 9, 2006