This file includes announcements from Feb. 26 and March 5. Everett Blackmon invited all to participate in community discussions of the book The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas. Info here. Christine Edwards announced a deadline extension to March 8 for the 2nd Annual Student Art Contest. Details ... Continue Reading →

Carlene Switzer-Greene read a note acknowledging the Forum’s donation of gift cards for distribution at the Belmont Community Development Corporation’s December Christmas party. A letter and video are here. Clare Merlin-Knoblich announced that UNCC would open Niner University Elementary lab ... Continue Reading →

Barack Obama sent in his bracket picks of Duke’s men and UConn’s women to win NCAA championships. Nakisa Glover sent in an announcement that the deadline for applications for the Girls Who Code summer immersion program had been extended to Monday, March 25. Details here.  More info ... Continue Reading →

Upcoming events March 28: Jane Ellen sings Diana Krall, 7 p.m., Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center, 2921 Tuckaseegee Rd., free. Register here. March 27: Ali Fitzgerald discusses her book “Drawn to Berlin.” Register here. March 28: City Council Immigrant Community Committee dialogue in District 4 ... Continue Reading →