Christine Edwards sent in an announcement of county-based Participatory Budgeting in which residents can suggest budget items for projects costing $125,000 or less. Details here. Submit ideas here. Flier here. More info on participatory budget is here. -- CMS is encouraging its volunteers to ... Continue Reading →

Jackie Edwards Walton sent in an announcement that filing for the 2022 elections will resume Feb. 24 at 8 a.m. and will end March 4 at noon. -- Elloree Erwin and Sarah Stevenson announced that the phone initially installed for Sarah in November has been rewired and is working again, at ... Continue Reading →

Keiba Young sent in an announcement that First in Families of Mecklenburg County has scholarship money for its 2022 summer camp for Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and Their Siblings. Details here. Application here. -- Upcoming Events Feb. 16: Charlotte Talks, 9 a.m., ... Continue Reading →

Feb. 24: Premiere of Steve Crump film, "Julius Chambers: A Life of Service, Courage & Conviction," 6:30-8:30 p.m., free with registration, Gantt Center, 551 S. Tryon St. Feb. 24: Amp Up Charlotte open house, 10 a.m. Feb. 26: MeckMIN Interfaith home build, 2406 Ellen Ave., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. ... Continue Reading →