Family Fun & Fellowship

The name “Juneteenth” is a blend of two words: “June” and “nineteenth.” Juneteenth honors the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States and is believed to be the oldest African-American holiday, with annual celebrations on June 19th in different parts of the country dating back to 1866.

The Importance of Juneteenth

Juneteenth—June 19, 1865—was the day Union soldiers enforced President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and freed all remaining slaves in Texas. Americans can use Juneteenth as a way to acknowledge past faults, heal current divisions, and move toward a future as a nation more united.

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Who was the main person that pushed for Juneteenth?

Affectionately know as the grandmother of  Juneteenth, Opal Lee, 94, was a driving force behind Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday. A former teacher and lifelong activist,  Lee walked from her home in Fort Worth, Texas, to the nation's capital in an effort to get Juneteenth named a national holiday and, after many years, was triumphant!

 

We Honor You,Ms.Lee

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In commemoration Juneteenth 19, SWRC-IEJC will celebrate with a  Family, Fun & Fellowship day of celebration

                                                                   June 22, 2024 

Location:  Cole Canyon Park- Murrieta 

Address: 23790 Via Alisol, Murrieta, Ca 92562

 

 Free Admission- Come out and bring your blankets, cook your favorite food and have fun with your community.

Time: 11am to 6pm (Free Food will be given to sign up guests through the website only).

SWRC will give 50 people FREE FOOD & REFRESHMENT, No Vendor selling, will be  allowed

Just, Family, Food, & Fellowship Event.

(Immediate family up to 4)

                                                                                                             

  Registration begins May 1, 2024

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For more information- 951-249-3656

This event is building Families for the Community.

Special  Activities:

1. Special Guest Choirs from the Community

2. Special Guest Speakers

3. Face Painting​

4.Flag Football  ( 12 man or women team best team will receive trophy ( 2 age divisions & release forms must be signed)

5. Jumpers for the kids

6. Free Awardness booths- 

7.Spoken Word

8. Ballons Figures 

9. Line Dancing

10. Egg Toss

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