JUNE 18 | THURSDAY

FATHER RECOGNITION
The Father’s Day Council presents its Father of the Year 2009 Awards. The event will benefit The American Diabetes Association. Developer Allen Warren is one of this year’s honorees. The event will be held at the Sheraton Grand, 1203 J St. Black tie optional. INFO: Jessoca Bitz at (916) 924-3232, ext. 7406.
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JUNE 19 | FRIDAY

MEN OF GOD
St. Paul Baptist Church hosts its Fit For The Fight 2009 Conference June 19-20. The mission is to educate, equip and empower men to the glory of God. Conference course topics include how to support your pastor, developing meaningful relationships, prospering over addictions, fasting, beating spiritual warfare, being saved and single and more. TIX: $70 until April 1; $80 from April 2 to June 18, and $95 “walk up.” Cost includes dinner Friday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and conference materials. Online registration available. St. Paul is located at 3996 14th Ave. INFO: (916) 737-7070, ext. 709
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JUNE 20 | SATURDAY

JUNETEENTH
The Sacramento Juneteenth Festival, “Celebration of Freedom Weekend” will be held June 20-21 in William Land Park. The two-day event features two stages of live entertainment, including bands, dancers, poets, playwrights, children's area, food and ware vendors, educational components and much more. Nearly 8,000 people attend Juneteenth annually. TIX: Free. Juneteenth runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday’s program, a Gospel Extravaganza, runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. INFO: Gary R. Simon at (916) 808 8983 or visit www. www.discovergold.org/juneteenth.
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