Scholarship brunch planned by Black Nurses Association

Special to The Vindicator

EVENT PLANNERS: Members of the Youngstown/Warren Black Nurses Association, who are among those involved in preparations for the group’s annual scholarship brunch, are, seated from left, Lynn Veal, chapter president, and Brenda Averhart, scholarship chairman, and, in back, Wayna Hightower, chapter vice president, and Olla Tate, chapter treasurer.

HUBBARD — Brentford House Banquet Center, 737 Myron St., has been chosen by the Youngstown/Warren Black Nurses Association as the setting for its 18th annual scholarship brunch and Chinese Auction.

“Serving Under the Sun” is the theme for the event scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 10. The Chinese auction will be conducted from 10:30 to 11:30.

The featured speaker will be former Youngstown resident Dr. Karen Hawkins Bankston, director of Drake Rehabilitation Center in Cincinnati. A $1,000 scholarship and two $500 scholarships will be presented to three members of the medical field.

Tickets for the event are $15 per person and may be purchased from any member of the Black Nurses Association or by phoning (330) 747-4900 or (330) 746-0889.