2003 Newsroom Archive

15th Annual Gospel Music Concert
Saturday, August 2, 2003 Noon – 6 p.m.

Sacramento, California, June 14, 2003 – The 15th Annual Gospel Music Concert is a spiritually uplifting performance that will provide great GOSPEL MUSIC for the entire family. The event is sponsored by Councilmember Sandy Sheedy, Assemblymember Darrell Steinberg, the Del Paso Heights Neighborhood Improvement Association and the Department of Parks and Recreation of the City of Sacramento

Monica Blanco, one of the coordinators of this year’s event said, “There’s going to be prizes, arts and crafts, food and the greatest BBQ in the world at our concert. So many people from throughout Del Paso Heights and North Sacramento come to the event. We welcome everyone to come on out and enjoy the beautiful music.” The event is FREE to the public.

Several speakers and guests will be in attendance, including Sandy Sheedy, City Councilmember District 2; Steve Cohn, Councilmember District 3; Darrell Steinberg, State Assemblymember District 9; Roger Dickinson, County Supervisor, District 1; and Albert Najera Chief of Police.

Participating organizations include Antioch Progressive Baptist Church, Shiloh Baptist Church, New Testament Baptist Church, Allen Chapel AME, Faith Fellowship Community Church , St Paul Baptist Church.

The 15th Annual Gospel Music Concert is at Hagginwood Park, 3271 Marysville Blvd, on Saturday, August 2, 2003. It all begins at Noon. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket!

For further information, please contact Monica Blanco at (916) 566-6439, or Fran Barker at (916) 324-4676.