The Weekly Obama Watch Roundtable will provide a friendly discussion forum featuring speakers and community input. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43 St., L.A. 7 to 8 p.m. (310) 672-2542. 
Opening. Office Furniture L.A., 2284 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 1-7 p.m. (310) 837-6354 www.laofficefurniture.com

May 2
Luncheon. Free Luncheon to combat California’s healthcare crisis sponsored by Californians for Patient Care. Community Coalition, 8101 S. Vermont Ave., L.A. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. (909) 447-2405.

May 2 -4
Play. “Landing of the Urban Rebels,” a series of monologues chronicling the lives of young African Americanes rebelling. Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga, Studio City. Tickets on line: www.acteva.com/go/onepower.

May 3
Breakfast. Bridging the Bond: Mothers’ Day Appreciation, sponsored by Project Cry No More. Crystal Park Casino, 123 E. Artesia Blvd., Compton. 9 a.m. to noon. (310) 764-0165, (310) 864-9618.
Roundtable. The Los Angeles Urban Policy Roundtable will take an in depth look at the Rev. Jeremiah Wrights’s statements. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43rd St., L.A. 10 a.m.
Luncheon. Celebrating Mother’s Day at the Proud Bird Restaurant, 11022 Aviation Blvd. L.A. Noon- 2:30 pm. Tickets are $75, $600 for a table. Contact 323-290-3593.
Fashion Show. Strut for Prevention, young women affected by cancer taking action in style. Trina Turk Clothing Store, 8008 W. 3rd St., L.A. 7-9 p.m. (925) 212-5314, or www.packageofprevention.com
Forum. Supervisorial District 2 candidates will participae in a UCLA, West LA Democractic Club, Government and Community Relations 
Fundraiser. “ASHA: A Night of Hope at the A+D.” Event supports student art mentoring workshops. Architecture and Design Museum, 5900 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 6 to 10 p.m. (310) 795-2890.

May 4
Concert. Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers and trumpeter Bobby Rodriguez and his salsa band. Beverly Hills Civic Ctr. Plaza, 450 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills. 3-5 p.m. FREE. (310) 450-1173 or www.playboyjazz.com.

May 6 
Seminar. The Witness Project presents African American Women’s Health Seminar. Baldwin Hills Branch Library, 2906 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. 12 - 1 p.m. FREE. (323) 733-1196.
Signing. Director Henry Jaglom willdiscuss and sign DVD copies of his film, “Hollywood Dreams.” Rocket Video, 726 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood. 7 p.m. (323) 965-1100.

May 6 and 8
Seminar. “Healthy Credit Practices,” presented by GLAAACC and the Business Resource Group. Tues. (5/6) 8 a.m. to noon. Thurs. 8 a.m. to noon. Free for GLAAACC members, $20/day for non-members-$30 day for both. (323) 292-1297 or info@glaaacc.org.

May 8
Roundtable. The Weekly Obama Watch Roundtable will provide a friendly discussion forum featuring speakers and community input. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43 St., (Leimert Park), L.A. 7 to 8 p.m. (310) 672-2542. 

May 9 - 10
Conference. The California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation presents, “Partnering for Progress: From Vision to Reality.” Workshops on health and advocacy. Sheraton Gateway Hotel, LAX , 6101 W. Century Blvd., L.A. 8:30 - 1:30 p.m. FREE. Register in advance. (626) 791-3847 or www.clbcfoundation.org. 

May 10
Breakfast/Luncheon. Prayer breakfast, California Legislative Black Caucus Foundation. Sheraton Gateway Hotel, LAX , 6101 W. Century Blvd., L.A. Breakfast 8:30 to 10 a.m., $15; Luncheon noon to 2 p.m., $50. Register in advance. (626) 791-3847 or www.clbcfoundation.org.

May 10 & 11
Walk. “Walk In Love for Mothers’ Day,” to find a cure for various diseases; food, fashion, and music. Beverly Hills Library, 444 N. Rexford Dr., Beverly Hills. 10 a.m. (424) 202-8585.

May 15
Roundtable. The Weekly Obama Watch Roundtable will provide a friendly discussion forum featuring speakers and community input. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43 St., (Leimert Park), L.A. 7 to 8 p.m. (310) 672-2542. 

May 17
Walk. 26th annual UNCF Walk for Education. Lunch, games, and entertainment. Exposition Park, (behind the Natural History Museum). Registration: 7 a.m. Walk: 8:30 to 10 a.m. 10 a.m.to 1 p.m., food and fun. (213) 639-3800 or www.uncf.org/losangeles/calendar.asp. 

May 22
Seminar. Health Care and Medical Abuse part of the Elder Abuse series. Baldwin Hills Branch Library, 2906 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. 12 - 1 p.m. (323) 733-1196. 
Roundtable. The Weekly Obama Watch Roundtable will provide a friendly discussion forum featuring speakers and community input. Lucy Florence Coffeehouse, 3351 W. 43 St., L.A. (310) 672-2542.

May 24
Breakfast. The Women’s Ministry of Bethel AME Church is sponsoring annual women’s breakfast. Bethel AME Church, 7900 S. Western Ave., L.A. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (323) 750-3240.

May 29
Reception. West L.A. College will host a special reception in honor of Congresswoman Diane Watson (33rd Congressional District). West L.A. College, Fine Arts Gallery, 9000 Overland Ave., Culver City. 3 to 6 p.m. (310) 287-4325.

July 7 to August 15
Summer Camp. Bethel AME Church will host a 6 week summer camp for children 5 to 13 years old. Activities will include arts, crafts, sports, theatrics, sound engineering, cooking, CPR, chess and computers, plus field trips to local sites of interests including fire and police stations, beaches, museums, and others. Bethel AME Church, 7900 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles. Register now. (323) 750-6042 or bethelamela@sbcglobal.net, or www.bethelamela.org.