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Base kicks off Black Heritage Observance month

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February is Black Heritage Observance Month at Robins, and a full slate of events is planned.

This year's observance will be hosted by the 402nd Maintenance Wing. The theme is "African Americans and the Civil War."

According to BHO Committee Chairperson Marchelle Glover events begin Tuesday with a proclamation signing by Brig. Gen. Lee Levy, 402nd MXW commander. The signing will begin at 11 a.m. at the Base Exchange. After the signing, Kali Dance Studio will perform the art of African Dance.

Other events include:

A luncheon is scheduled for Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Heritage Club. Maj. Gen. (ret) Marcelite Harris, who was recently recognized as the 2010 BET "Black Girls Rock" Trailblazer, will be the guest speaker. The cost is $12. Contact your organization POC for tickets.

A golf tournament is set for Feb. 11 at Pine Oaks Golf Course. The cost is $45 per person and includes lunch. Tee time is noon. POC is Jeanette McElhaney at 926-3857.

The movie "For Love of Liberty" will be shown at 11 a.m. daily from Feb. 7-11 at the Base Theater. There is no cost for viewing the movie.

The BHO Community Mass Choir is hosting a concert Feb. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Base Chapel. The event is free.

A Grand Finale Fashion Show will be Feb. 26 in the Heritage Club Ballroom at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $25. POC is Diana Allen at 327-9260.