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The Freedom Fund Banquet is a unique opportunity for the Okaloosa County Branch, NAACP to recognize our friends and supporters who have stood with us throughout the year, and it is also our annual fund-raising effort to generate funds for the advancement of positive community outreach programs. We are honored to have as our special guest Ms. Roslyn M. Brock, Chairman Emeritus of the NAACP National Board of Directors. Ms. Brock is a dynamic speaker and activist, and we believe you are in for a treat. The Okaloosa County Branch is one of the hardest working small branches in the state of Florida and this year we have chosen the theme “This Is Power: Our Knowledge, Our Vote, Our Unity!” Our branch is celebrating 74 years of providing service to the Okaloosa County community and we are very proud of our legacy. Reception begins at 5:00 p.m. and dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. Dress is semi-formal.

The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world, founded on October 6, 1876. The ALA organizes one of the largest professional conferences in existence, the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition.

The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition is the world’s biggest library event. It brings together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors. Attendees participate in events, hear inspiring speakers, and learn from thought leaders and colleagues at hundreds of programs and in-depth sessions.

The Exhibition is something to look for at the ALA Annual, where products and services that will improve library services and support librarians’ career development are on display. More than 900 vendors display new services, technologies, books, and products in the world’s largest library-focused exhibit hall. Displaying your book(s) at the ALA Annual Exhibition helps put your work in front of the library marketplace.

Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless is celebrating its 2nd year at our current location by having a Benefit for Affordable Supportive Housing on June 19, 2021. This fundraising event will be held at Central Baptist Church facility the ROC at 1105 S. Pearl St. in Crestview Florida.

We have many Live and Silent Auction items from local merchants, vendors, local artists, and supporters. NIGHT ON THE TOWN. CELEBRATE DAD, SELF-IMPROVEMENT, FUN, FOOD, BEDROOM MAKEOVER, ENLIGHTEN ME, MAN’S BEST FRIEND, OUTDOOR CHEF and a TREASURE CHEST of gift cards are some of the items waiting for YOUR bid.

Music will be provided by Terrie and Justin with dinner available from Sonny’s BBQ at $10.00 adult and $5.00 for children under 12. Please Join us for the C.A.S.H. B.A.S.H. ON SATURDAY June 19 FROM 6 until 8 pm to support Crestview Area Shelter for the Homeless, enjoy good music, food and take home some great deals.

It's Michigan vs. Alabama and Washington vs. Texas for the final season of the four-team college football playoff format, before the tournament grows to a field of 12 next year.

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Austin's Slaid Meets England's Ben Walker