FamilySource to Have Open House

FamilySource - Southeast II, a community resource offering free services and programs for Los Angeles residents to help improve family and individual income and youth academic success, will have an Open House to introduce residents to its programs March 11, 2 to 4 p.m.

The event will take place at the FamilySource — Southeast II home office at 9212 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. Free refreshments and entertainment will be available. 

Information: (323) 777-3120.

Grace UMC to Host Panel on ‘HIV/AIDS and the African American Church’

The HIV/AIDS ministry of Grace United Methodist Church will present a panel discussion with African American ministers on the topic of “HIV/AIDS and the African American Church.”

The event, which is part of the Los Angeles-based church’s Quarterly Speaker Series, will take place March 6, noon to 3 p.m.

In addition to the discussion, the conference will also feature a free catered luncheon, an educational presentation, and free HIV Rapid Testing.

Grace UMC is at 4112 W. Slauson Ave., Los Angeles.

Admission is free, but reservations are required. RSVP information: (323) 294-6653.

Volunteers Sought for 2010 Honda LA Marathon

(Lamarathon.com) — Organizers of the 2010 Honda LA Marathon are seeking about 5,000 volunteers to help support the March 21 race.

Volunteers will receive a Honda LA Marathon T-shirt for their service.

Volunteer sign-up is available for 35 positions related to the administration and execution of the race, from March 14 through race day.

Information: www.lamarathon.com/event/volunteer.

Family Source Center Grand Opening Slated

(WLCAC) — The grand opening for the New Family Source Center will take place March 12, noon to 5 p.m., at the Family Source Center (Watts Labor Community Action Committee) at 10950 Central Ave., Los Angeles.

The Family Source Center is a nonprofit that provides free services to low-income families in the Los Angeles area. The center services include assistance with utility bill payments or school enrollment, and help with parenting and anger management, among several other services.

At the opening, there will be free food and music. Massages and health screenings will also be available.

Information: (323) 249-7552

Should President Obama Back a Black Agenda?

(LAUPR) — On March 20, African American leaders will convene a Black Agenda summit in Chicago. They will urge President Barack Obama to say and do more for blacks. Should he? And what is the Black Agenda?

A discussion on the issue will take place at the Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable March 4, 7 p.m., at LucyFlorence Cultural Center, 3351 W. 43rd St., Leimert Park.