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1 Saturday., June 17, PM - 10PM The Performing Arts Center 375 W. Briarcliff, Bolingbrook, IL PROGRAM BOOK

2 Mayor Roger Claar receiving a Strawberry soda with Juneteenth Label Strawberry soda is used as a symbol for the blood that was shed in the Civil War

3 Welcome Letter On behalf of the Bolingbrook Juneteenth Board and Committee Members, I welcome you to the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Community Festival! First, I am thrilled to announce that BBJuneteenth is officially a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization. This new status will allow us to expand our outreach throughout the Community as we continue to support and broaden our core goals and develop new programs and/or offerings through newly formed partnerships with local Businesses. Operating with a newly elected Board and restructured Committees, we have worked effortlessly to plan this year's event. An event which extends a platform for all people, regardless of race or ethnic heritage, to reflect on 152 years of progress by African Americans. So, we welcome you to indulge in the activities, entertainment and information made available for this joyous, multicultural celebration! Second and most importantly, at the heart of the Juneteenth is pure fun! The day is meant for family, friends, fellowship and looking to the future which is succinctly encapsulated in the event theme, Coming Together Moving Forward. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said: "We may have come on different ships, but we re in the same boat now. In the spirit of Dr. King s quote, we encourage all people to join in the grassroots Juneteenth celebration; supporting and recognizing African Americans who have and continue to play a positive role in building a strong sense of community identity, individuality and worth! 2017 Board / Committee Members Lawrence Cooper President / Founder Tamera Smith APN, FPN-BC Vice President Samantha Cooper Treasurer Rowsha LaBranche Secretary Darren Cornelious Board Member Raquel Mitchell, Legislative Outreach Toni Greathouse Community Content Curator Kym Owens Coordinator, Children & Senior Area Tom Fink Event Security Community! Inspiration! Unity! Signed, Lawrence Cooper President/Founder COMING TOGETHER, MOVING FORWARD

Junteenth History Summarily, Juneteenth is the equivalent of Independence Day for African Americans and is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States.

5 Junteenth History Summarily, Juneteenth is the equivalent of Independence Day for African Americans and is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19 th in 1865, that Union soldiers (led by Major General Gordon Granger) traveled to Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note, the news was delivered almost three years after President Lincoln s official Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, Regrettably, the Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on Texans due to the small number of Union troops willing to enforce the Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865 and the arrival of General Granger s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance. Juneteenth celebrations have been held across the United States since June 19 th of 1865 in recognition of this momentous occasion. On the 150 th Anniversary of the Juneteenth, it is indeed a great honor to be able to launch the first annual Juneteenth Festival in Bolingbrook, Illinois as the Village simultaneously recognizes its 50 th birthday! Submitted by Toni Greathouse Thank you for joining us for the 3 rd Annual Bolingbrook Juneteenth Celebration!

6 Schedule of Events Master of Ceremony:.LeRoy Hitz Hicks 12:00pm... Event Opening with Heal The World Crew 1:00pm 1:45pm... The Blues Kids 2:00pm 2::30pm...Hip Hop Fitness 2:45pm 3:30pm...Dance Force 4:00pm 5:00pm......Ricky Rainbow and the OTT Band 5:30pm 6:30pm...Avain Hightower 7:00pm 7:45pm... The Pack Drum Line 7:45pm 8:30pm...DJ Radio House Party 8:30pm 10:00pm...Javon Watson, Ronnie G. and Delivery Point Band 10:00pm... Event Closed 10:00pm...Park Closed BB Juneteenth 3 rd Annual Community Festival

7 Food Vendors Exhibitors» Benjamins Gourmet Popcorn popcorn and lemonade» Coop s Den wings,jerked chicken, red beans and rice and rib tips» Coop s Den maxwell polish sausage, burgers and hotdogs» Ninevehs funnel cakes» Cheese Cakes by James cheesel cakes» Costco» Erin Goseer Mitchell» Grandma s House Child Care / Pap s Pickup» Illinois State Treasurer» Quad City African American Chamber of Commerce» The Finishing Touch Real Estate Services» Travel Like Me Travel Agency» Triangle Swim School» Twin Benefits Solutions Vendors» Bouteeques casual custom tees» YPM4SHOES shoes, purses, jewelry and clothing Health & Wellness» Alpha Eta Chapter» ARIIX» Heartland Blood Center» Hines VAMC» VNA Health Care

8 1 Kids and Senior Area Kids Area Activities Bean Bag Toss Bouncy House Builders Workshop Cookie Decorating Dj Fabio Cenci Face Painting Freeze Dance Hula Hoop Kiddie Manicure Limbo Contest Sack Race T.J The Clown Senior Area Senior Tent Seats and Cooling Station Pokeno Bid Whist Home Depot Bolingbrook Bolingbrook Park District HBW National, Joliet Chapter Pearlie Mae Assistance Living SNAP Northern Il. Food Bank WCCC Will County Center for Community Concerns Bolingbrook Park District DJ Fabio Cenci Mrs. Divine Awakening Good Shepherd Head Star CAA Citizen Against Abuse

11 We would like to thank our Legislative Sponsors for supporting our community and for helping to make our 3rd Annual Juneteenth event a success Mark Batinick, State Representative 97 th District Steve Balich, Will County Board Commissioner 7 th District Tim Kraulidis, Will County Board Commissioner 13 th District Greg Nichol, School Board President, Plainfield Raquel Mitchell, Wheatland Township Trustee Chuck Kern, Wheatland Township Assessor Bill Alstrom,, Wheatland Township Highway Commissioner

12 10 BB Juneteenth 3 rd Annual Community Festival

18 For more information regarding next year s event, or becoming a vendor, exhibitor or sponsor, keep in touch and contact us: Bolingbrook Juneteenth Committee info@bbjuneteenth.com facebook.com/bbjuneteenth See you Next Year!

19 We would like to thank our sponsors and all that choose to donate for this year s event Village Of Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Clarr Gerald V. McCadd The LaBranche Family Tamara Smith

Our menu includes an array of delectable appet Excellence in cuisine.

Coop s Den - the neighborhood place to eat, drink and dance.

music, and we are perfectly matched for: SHRIMP TEMPURA with spicy tentsuyu

beef-half sausage DEN BURGER Organizational meetings Banquets Baby or

Jumbo SHRIMP DELMONICO in tomato-lemon-caper cream sauce Our freshly baked

to meet your specific needs with menu planning and audio/visual equipment.

VIP - 20 seated For more information about our customizable event options,

HOURS OF OPERATION: TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 4PM-12AM FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11AM -

20 Our menu includes an array of delectable appet Excellence in cuisine. Superiority in entertainment. Coop s Den - the neighborhood place to eat, drink and dance. Our event spaces host a wide variety of events, including bands and live music, and we are perfectly matched for: SHRIMP TEMPURA with spicy tentsuyu sauce 6 hand breaded COOPS WINGS with your choice of sauce Our half beef-half sausage DEN BURGER Organizational meetings Banquets Baby or bridal showers Holiday parties Charitable fundraisers Milestone functions Jumbo SHRIMP DELMONICO in tomato-lemon-caper cream sauce Our freshly baked COOKIE CREATION with vanilla ice cream We can tailor any event or function to meet your specific needs with menu planning and audio/visual equipment. THE MAIN FLOOR - 48 seated, 54 standing THE COOP - 24 seated, 30 standing VIP - 20 seated For more information about our customizable event options, contact our General Manager, Lawrence Cooper. HOURS OF OPERATION: TUESDAY - THURSDAY: 4PM-12AM FRIDAY - SATURDAY: 11AM - 2AM SUNDAY: 11AM-12AM 148 W. BOUGHTON RD. BOLINGBROOK, IL PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS AND OUR FULL MENU

5th Annual Junteenth Celebration

5th Annual Junteenth Celebration Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, is an annual holiday celebrated in the month of June in the United States to commemorate the ending of slavery.