The St. Pete Youth Farm and Gallerie 909 are teaming up to host the 10th Annual Kwanzaa St. Pete Celebration on the first night, Umoja (unity), December 26. The event runs from 5pm-8pm at the youth farm (1650 12th St S).
According to event organizers, Umoja stresses the importance of maintaining togetherness for the family and the community. “This is reflected in the African Proverb: I AM because WE are,” write organizers on the official event page.
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St. Pete is invited to come out and celebrate family, community, and culture! It’s free to attend, family-friendly, and offers free parking at the Enoch Davis parking lot (1664 12th Street South).
To date, the St. Pete Youth Farm has had 100+ youth in the community hired through the program. The youth farm pilot program first launched in 2019. Organizers and volunteers transformed several vacant lots owned by the city into thriving farms. Carla Bristol is the Collaboration Manager, Meriem Ziad is the Program Assistant, and Kenzell Williams is the Farm Supervisor.
Upcoming events at St. Pete Youth Farm:
- Every Monday: Community Mental Health & Wellness Mondays; 6pm-7pm
- December 20: Mini Garden Workshop; 6pm-7pm
- January 15: 4th Annual Youth Farm MLK Day of Service; 9am-noon
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